The Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church January 31, 2016 Becoming Aware No one has a right to sit down and feel helpless; there s too much to do. Dorothy Day Welcome to Binkley! Binkley Baptist Church is a community of faith on a journey that calls for questioning, humility, and conviction. As followers of Jesus, we embrace spiritual growth, mutual care, and service, assured that as we serve our neighbors, we joyfully serve God. Intentionally inclusive, we welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and cultures, respecting diverse religious experiences within the church and beyond. We invite others to join us in our commitment to peace, justice, and care for creation. In a spirit of Christian love, we welcome you. GATHERING RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL Some traditions ring Sanctus Bells to call worshippers attention to the holy. (Sanctus means holy or sacred. ) Today, the Sanctus Bell rings to signify the holy around, among, and within us. PRELUDE Partita on Come Christians, Join to Sing Matthew H. Coral II. Chorale V. Meditation INTROIT Ubi Caritas Maurice Duruflé Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus, et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen. Christ's love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. Amen.
* CALL TO WORSHIP Velma Ferrell One: We have come to worship God, the living God, All: Who calls prophets and teachers to bear witness. One: We have come to praise God, the almighty God, All: Who answers the forces of hatred and hurt with the power of grace. One: We have come to worship God, all-gracious God, All: Who chooses even you and me, to receive and carry the Word of life and hope. All Glory to God! * HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing 90 MADRID * INVOCATION AND PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Velma Ferrell One: The peace of Christ be with you! All: And also with you! (Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality and peace.) * SONG OF PRAISE GREATOREX Glory to the Creator, and to the Christ, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Dale Osborne WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please pass the Friendship Registers found on each row. Complete the requested information and then pass it back down the row. Thank you for worshipping with us at Binkley!) LISTENING IFC RECOGNITION David Resnik THE FIRST LESSON Amos 5: 10-15 THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor: The word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. * HYMN ON THE LESSONS Show Us How to Stand for Justice insert
* PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Pastor: Now may the words of my mouth All: And the meditations of all our hearts be pleasing to you, O God, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. SERMON Invitation to Marcus McFaul Pursue Justice and Peace in the Way of Jesus SILENT REFLECTION PRAYING AND GIVING HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS Dale Osborne CALL TO PRAYER Love Is Little Traditional Shaker arr. Mark Schweizer Love is little, love is low, love will make our spirits grow, grow in peace, grow in light, love will do the thing that's right. Love is gentle, love is small, love will find the best of all, find the peace, find the light, love will do the thing that's right. Love is silent, love is strong, love will sing a quiet song, sing of peace, sing of light, love will do the thing that's right. Love is wonder, love is grace, love will bind all in its place; bind the peace, bind the light, love will do the thing that's right. THE MORNING PASTORAL PRAYER All: By your Spirit, Almighty God, grant us Love for others, Joy in serving you, Peace in disagreement, Patience in suffering, Kindness toward all people, Faithfulness in temptation, Gentleness in the face of opposition, Self-control in all things. Then strengthen us for ministry in your name. Amen.
CALL FOR THE OFFERING One: All: God called great prophets, and God calls us. God is generous, pouring out the gifts of grace and love and the life-giving power of the Word for all people. We respond with our renewed commitment to God s vision, and by giving our tithes and offerings to the ministries of God s church. Let us gather our gifts together and offer them to God in grace and gratitude and praise. OFFERTORY ANTHEM O Come, Thou Traveler Unknown Dale LaRue Bailey Come, O thou Traveler unknown, whom still I hold, but cannot see; my company before is gone, and I am left alone with thee. With thee all night I mean to stay, and wrestle till the break of day. I need not tell thee who I am, my misery or sin declare; thyself hast called me by my name, look on thy hands, and read it there. But who, I ask thee, who art thou? Tell me thy name, and tell me now. Yield to me now, for I am weak but confident in self-despair; speak to my heart, in blessings speak, be conquered by my instant prayer. Speak, or thou never hence shalt move, and tell me, if thy name is Love. 'Tis Love, 'tis Love! Thou diedst for me! I hear thy whisper in my heart: the morning breaks, the shadows flee. Pure universal Love thou art; thy mercies never shall remove, thy nature and thy name is Love. * DOXOLOGY Please sign with the leader or simply sing. LASST UNS ERFRUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below, Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! * UNISON PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of the prophets, we bless this offering as people who have received your gifts of grace and hope. We return to you a portion of the abundance you have given to us. We dedicate all that we give to your loving purposes: bringing in those who have been cast out; standing strong on behalf of those who are weak; speaking out with your Word of joy and justice for all people. May your loving realm increase! In Jesus name: Amen. * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Called as Partners in Christ s Service 453 BEECHER If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, you are invited to come forward during the hymn to be welcomed and received.
* RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION * CHORAL RESPONSE Love Is Little arr. Schweizer POSTLUDE Partita on Come Christians, Join to Sing Matthew H. Coral I. Prelude Upon leaving the Sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the Postlude as their final act of worship. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by Sondra VanSant, soprano; Alan Brown, countertenor; Dale LaRue Bailey, tenor; and The Chancel Choir. Guests, welcome! Please provide your contact information in the Friendship Register so we can get to know you better. We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today. About the flowers on the communion table: As I celebrate another birthday, I am grateful for the fine company of this congregation. ~Anne Winfield Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before service begins. Thank you for serving in the Nursery Staff: Jeanine Gangloff, Hser Ku, Julie Nutter, and Tay Nay Sar. * The Congregation standing as each is able. The mission of Binkley Baptist Church is building compassionate and joyful community, freely exploring spiritual paths, and pursuing justice and peace in the way of Jesus.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! This year the support of your congregation has helped the IFC to: Provide 19,140 nights of safe shelter for 323 men through the Community House and 14,685 nights of safe shelter to 129 women and 43 children through HomeStart Serve 85,560 hot, nutritious meals through Community Kitchen and HomeStart Distribute 15,338 bags of groceries through the Food Pantry Provide 289 residents with free health care and 72 residents with free mental health care Dispense 778 prescriptions at the free clinic Provide 796 families with holiday meals Distribute $178,266 to 723 households through our Crisis Unit to prevent homelessness Additionally, through your support, this past September the IFC opened a new men s residential facility, IFC @ SECU Community House! Without your support none of this would have been possible - thank you for contributing your time, money, and support to the IFC as we continue to expand and seek more ways to better our community for all of its members.
FoodFirst. IFC is planning to combine its Community Kitchen and Food Pantry into a single operations center. It has been designed for our current location at 110 West Main Street, Carrboro. The new FoodFirst building will enable IFC to maximize food, space, staff and volunteer resources & more effectively address issues of local hunger. IFC needs support from our committed network of congregations, parishioners and volunteers especially if you live, work, or patronize downtown Carrboro. Here s how you can help: 1. Write letters of support to the Board of Aldermen and local papers such as the Chapel Hill News and the Daily Tar Heel 2. Attend the public hearing at Carrboro Town Hall on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 to stand in favor of IFC and FoodFirst. After years of investigation and conversation, IFC sought a text amendment to Carrboro s Land Use Ordinance to allow IFC to apply to include a kitchen use in renovations of its property at 110 West Main, Carrboro. The Board of Aldermen s next public hearing regarding the text amendment is Tuesday, March 22, 2016. We need your continued advocacy and support to bring the FoodFirst vision to reality. While IFC continues an alternative site investigation in good faith, it does so understanding that continued consideration of the text amendment will not be delayed. Unless an even more suitable site is found, IFC needs its supporters at the public hearing on March 22 to demonstrate our community s support of FoodFirst to the Board of Aldermen. The text amendment does not approve proposed renovations, it simply allows IFC to apply for a conditional rezoning so that plans for 110 West Main can be considered. You can find more details at www.ifcfoodfirst.org. Please contact Allan Rosen at arosen@ifcmailbox.org for more information on how you can help. InterFaith Council (IFC) for Social Services Recognition: The Christ centered ministries (Food, Shelter, Compassionate Service during times of Crisis) of the IFC have supported our community for decades. One important part of those ministries draws many Binkley volunteers into the IFC Community Kitchen. The following members serve either lunch or dinner every 4th Wednesday: Tim Bradshaw, Ed Davis, Sherri Davis, Joy Fewel, Tom Fewel, April Kemper, Jo Lea, Lynn O'Brien (Our IFC Liaison), Susan Read, David Resnik, Sue Wallace, Billy Barnes, Caryl Price, Caryl Fulcher, Larry Nielsen, Dave Bruckenstein, Dale Osborne, Betty Raft, Marlene Dickison, Fred Schroeder. For their volunteerism we are grateful. For the work of the IFC we give thanks to God.
THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY Sunday 01/31 8:30 am Old Time Gospel Band Choir Room 8:45 am Early Worship Chapel 11:00 am Worship: Dale Osborne preaches Sanctuary 12:15 pm Brazil Team Lunch Lounge 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge Monday 02/01 7:00 pm Diaconate Lounge 7:00 pm Earth Ministries Library Tuesday 02/02 10:00 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 02/03 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Series Lounge 6:00 pm Children s Choir Room 15 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room Thursday 02/04 5:30 pm Bell Choir Choir Room Friday 02/05 7:30 pm AGO Members Recital Sanctuary Sunday 02/07 8:45 am Early Worship Chapel 9:30 am Church School 9:30 am Old Time Gospel Band Choir Room 11:00 am Worship: Dale Osborne preaches Sanctuary 12:15 pm Church in Conference Sanctuary 12:15 pm College and Career Group Alfredo s 4:00 pm Carol Woods Worship 5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge 6:00 pm Peace and Justice Action Library YOU ARE INVITED TO Jan. 31 12:15 pm, Lounge: The Brazil Team is gearing up for 2016 with a postworship meeting featuring a simple meal of Brazilian-staple black beans and rice. We will discuss plans for our friends from Brazil who may visit this year as well as a possible visit of our own this summer. These exchanges will build on our partnership with the Pinheiros Baptist Church in Northeast Brazil, the poorest and most traditional region of the country. We hope to see you there. Feb. 1 7:00 pm, Library: Earth Ministries Co-chairs Bob Phillips and Charles Coble invite Binkley members and friends to the organizational meeting of the Earth Ministries Committee. We have some exciting possibilities on the horizon and we invite your participation. We will discuss a solar energy initiative for the church, family nature hikes and field trips, invited discussion leaders, shared readings, and other activities focused on our shared commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future and a joy for the outdoors.
Feb. 3 Dinner 5:30 pm, Program 6-7:00 pm, Lounge: Wednesday Night Book Reflection: The Rebirthing of God. Join us on Wednesday for the last of our three-part series on John Philip Newell s insightful, accessible book: The Rebirthing of God: Christianity s Struggle for New Beginnings. Newell helps us envision the Christian story onward in this time of change. Stephanie Ford and Martha Hamilton will facilitate some in-depth reflection on selections from the book. Check event for the week on the Friendship Register or contact Stephanie at the Church Office by Tuesday noon, if you are planning on the meal ($6.00 adults/$3.00 children,12 and under). Feb. 7, 14, & 21 9:30 am, Library: Welcome to Binkley! This class during the church school hour is designed for those who would like more information about the church who are considering formal church membership. Recent new members are invited as well. Please let the office know you are coming by February 3 by RSVPing to office@binkleychurch.org. Feb. 7 12:15 pm, Sanctuary: Church in Conference. The Finance Committee will present the Annual Budget for congregational approval, and we will vote on a constitutional amendment regarding the deacon election process. Please plan to attend. Feb. 9 6:00 pm, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! At Binkley, our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is led by the youth of the church and includes a terrific Talent Show. All ages are encouraged to sign up on Dale s door or in the narthex for the talent portion of our night together. The cost for the meal (pancakes, waffles, sausage, fresh fruit and beverages) is $8.00 for 6th grade and above and $7.00 for 5th grade and below. Any net proceeds from the meal will support our Baptist Youth Camp scholarships. The meal begins at 6:00 pm and is served until approximately 6:45 pm when the Talent Show begins. Please join us for this night of fellowship through food, fun and frivolity! Feb.10 NOON AND 7:00 PM, Ash Wednesday Services: The Lenten journey to Easter begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 10th. There are two opportunities for worship at Binkley that day: Noon in the Chapel (service will last 20 minutes in time for Primetimers at 12:30) and at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. Both services include the imposition of ashes. The later service features choir, harp, and sermon from Dr. McFaul. Feb. 10 12:30 pm, Lounge: Primetimers. The program will be presented by Eyes Ears Nose and Paws, a nonprofit organization that trains and places service and medical alert dogs. The program is followed by a meal ($8). Sign up on Dale Osborne's office door or contact office@binkleychurch.org. To come just for the program, please sign up noting no meal so we can have a chair for you. For more information, contact Barbara Harris at barbharris99@gmail.com. Feb. 12 6:00 pm, Lounge: Intergenerational Game Night. All ages welcome for pizza and games! Pizza and beverage provided. Bring a dessert and a game to share. Just call the Office or email Stephanie Ford at Stephanie@binkleychurch.org by noon on Friday (2/12), indicating your favorite pizza. A lot of fun for all!
Feb. 16 7:00 pm, Location TBD: Kerygma Bible Study. A long-term Bible study (32 weeks, Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm) will be offered entitled DISCOVERING THE BIBLE. This is an introductory exploration of where the people, places, and stories of the Bible intersect with your story. Through a process of reading, reflection, discussion, and creative expression, both the first-time learner and the lifelong student are invited to an engaging, rewarding encounter with Scripture that will greatly deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Bible. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Dr. Marcus McFaul will lead and facilitate the class. Please RSVP directly to Marcus at marcus@binkleychurch.org. Feb. 23 6:00 pm, Lounge: Youth Discipleship Adventure Begins. All 7 th grade and older youth are invited to participate in the 2016 Discipleship Class. Each of the 6 sessions will begin with a bring your own supper at 6 pm followed by learning opportunities that run until 7:45 pm. Check your February newsletter for more details. SAVE THE DATE... April 1-3: Binkley Women's Retreat. Please put the dates on your calendar! Our theme will explore Celtic Christianity, and we'll be returning to the lovely beach setting of the Trinity Center, Salter Path, North Carolina. April 16: An Evening of Cabaret, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. The snowed out elegant evening of music, comedy, sweets and silent auction has been rescheduled! The event was originally sold out. If you have a ticket, please plan to come. If you have a conflict on April 16, you may pass your ticket(s) along to a friend, or turn the ticket in to the office for re-sale (there is a waiting list for this long-anticipated event!) You may ask for a refund or simply have your ticket price go to the music ministry as a contribution. Contact office@binkleychurch.org. WAYS TO GIVE: SOUPER Bowl of Caring: The annual tradition will occur on February 7. The Souper Bowls of Caring have been taking place in houses of worship across America for over 20 years. Two large soup pots will be in the narthex on February 7. Binkley youth will soupervise the pots. Each pot will represent a participant in the Super Bowl (a football game). This year one pot will represent the Carolina Panthers while the other will represent the Denver Broncos. Congregants are encouraged to place any amount of money in the pot of the football team they hope will win the game. The best news is that the local IFC Food Pantry will receive all the money we raise. They will use the money to buy needed groceries to be distributed to hungry families in our community. Stewardship Update: Keep those cards coming in! We thank the 162 families and friends of Binkley who have pledged $601,606 towards our 2016 Asking Budget (~91% of budget goal.) We still need your help; please consider a pledge. Your support makes it possible for Binkley to minister to our congregation and the greater community.
BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS CHURCH FAMILY Phil Szostak Jo Flair Swanson-Boyd family Bill Bodkin Allen Davidson Norma Willhoit Meredith Bratcher Martha Henderson Claudia Cannady Edith Wiggins Caroline Lindsay Rachel Avery Ell Shelp-Peck Kara Richards-Baker Sheryl Scrimsher Karin Mills Judy Trent Our condolences to the family of Nancy Ehle, who died on January 19. We celebrate with Chon Shoaf the birth of his granddaughter, Lyla Gerri Pomerantz, who was born on January 16. Her parents are Seth and Johanna Johanna grew up at Binkley. Raindrops and snowflakes and friends writing love notes; chocolate mint cookies--fruit salad in brown totes; smiles and good wishes and telephone rings. These are a few of my favorite things. Binkley friends, my heart is full because of your care and generosity. Kate and Buck are fabulous caregivers, and they so appreciated the help you have given us. Thank you for the visits, the dinners, the encouraging words, and your prayers. I'm doing great, in large part due to the healing energy of your love. Thank you. Thank you. Sheryl Scrimsher HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ernie Roberts Rusty Wagoner Marj Boltz Joan Ewing Ann Overton Margaret Atkins EXTENDED FAMILY Taen & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Bill & Hilda Moffitt Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Johnny O Neal (Janet O Neal) Walter Wills (Karen Van Manen) Mary Jane O Toole (Melissa Moore &Al Wheless) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Martin Radford (Geraldine & James King) Michael Hester (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Jean Stutts (Gary Stutts) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Maria Palmer s mother Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Charles Brewer (Emily Brewer) Ruby Switzer (Katherine Walker) Josie Mott (Ann Cockrell) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Sarah Litchfield (Art Sherwood) Binkley Baptist Church 919-942-4964 www.binkleychurch.org OUR STAFF Intentional Interim Minister Marcus McFaul marcus@binkleychurch.org Associate Minister Dale Osborne dale@binkleychurch.org Minister of Christian Formation Stephanie Ford stephanie@binkleychurch.org Minister of Music Daniel Cherrix daniel@binkleychurch.org Business Manager Duane Gilbert business@binkleychurch.org Office Manager Stephenie Sanders office@binkleychurch.org Minister Emeritus Robert E. Seymour