THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 29, 2017 REFORMATION SUNDAY

THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

BECOMING AWARE It is not you who shape God;

it is God that shapes you. If then you are the work of God,

await the hand of the Artist who does all things in due season.

Offer the Potter your heart, soft and tractable,

and keep the form in which the Artist has fashioned you.

Let your clay be moist, lest you grow hard and lose

the imprint of the Potter’s fingers.

Irenaeus, 2nd-Century Theologian

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.

VOLUNTARY Cantata 80 - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott J. S. Bach

VII. Aria

Wie selig sind doch die, die Gott im Munde tragen, Doch selger ist das Herz, das ihn im Glauben trägt! Es bleibet unbesiegt und kann die Feinde schlagen Und wird zuletzt gekrönt, wenn es den Tod erlegt.

How happy are they, who bear God in their mouths, yet happier is the heart that bear God in faith! It remains unconquered and can strike at the enemy and will be crowned at last, when it captures death.

* CALL TO WORSHIP Dale Osborne

One: As heirs of the new covenant announced to the people of Israel and Judah, we open ourselves to the One who promises:

Many: “I will put My Teaching into their inmost being and inscribe it upon their hearts, I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

One: No longer will they need to teach one another, and say to one another ‘Heed the Lord,’

Many: for all of them, from the least of them to the greatest, shall heed Me.

All: For I will forgive their iniquities and remember their sin no more.”

Jeremiah 31: 31-34 * HYMN Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here see insert * INVOCATION (unison) Stephanie Ford

O God, you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on you; for in returning and rest we shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be our strength. Give us open hearts and minds as we await the discovery of your presence. Amen.

* PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

One: The peace of Christ be with you! Many: And also with you!

Please greet one another with this ancient sign of welcome and extension of hospitality and peace.

* SONG OF PRAISE Gloria WESTMINSTER ABBEY

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!

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

LISTENING

* PSALTER A Mighty Fortress is Our God see insert THE EPISTLE LESSON Romans 3: 19-28 Matthew Ripley-Moffitt, lector THE GOSPEL LESSON John 8: 31-36 SERMON Carol Ripley-Moffitt * AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison)

We have faith in one God, who created and claimed all creatures, who enters our lives providing us with hope and redemption, shattering our complacency, demanding new life for those who are poor, oppressed, and suffering.

We find our faith with Jesus, who lives and dies and is resurrected among us; who calls us together to understand life and love as radical commitment to the Holy One and to each other; who brings wholeness and fullness to broken and empty lives. Affirmation continues on next page

We know Spirit’s presence to be among us as we join in community to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our Creator. We trust that we can call upon Spirit to remake us, to show us our neighbor, to liberate us from evil, greed, and all that separates us from ourselves, others, and God.

Because all things are possible through Love, we proclaim the Good News with our hearts and minds and voices that we, with all creation, continue to be formed and reformed in the image of our Maker.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

MOTET O Lord, Increase Our Faith Henry Loosemore

O Lord, increase our faith. Strengthen us and confirm us in thy true faith; endue us with wisdom, charity, chastity and patience in all our adversities. Sweet Jesu, say Amen.

OFFERING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS

GIVING

OFFERTORY

MOTET AT THE OFFERTORY If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you

another comforter, that he may 'bide with you forever, e'en the spirit of truth.

* DOXOLOGY Please sign with the leader or simply sing. LASST UNS ERFREUEN

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! * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING * AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

* HYMN OF INVITATION Spirit Come, Dispel our Sadness 253

If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church, you are invited PLEADING SAVIOR

to come forward during the hymn to be welcomed and received.

* RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BENEDICTION RESPONSE TO THE BENEDICTION Amen Daniel Gawthrop

VOLUNTARY Chorale Prelude on Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Johann Pachelbel

Upon leaving the Sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the Voluntary as their final act of worship.

Guests, welcome! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Please leave us your

information in the Friendship Register so we can get to know you better. The flowers on the communion table celebrate the 26th birthday of Hannah Ruth Osborne. Her parents

love her dearly. About today’s Guest Preacher: Carol’s first visited Binkley as a UNC freshman. Her only memory from

that day--climbing into the back car seat of the kind couple giving her a ride (recently discovered to have been Nancy and Neal Cheek). Though only visiting a few times, she had contact with Binkley members: Joe Clontz and Bob Phillips, her Baptist Campus Ministers; Dot and Jim Cansler annually invited her to dinner with other children of their friends; Fred and Sue Schroeder hosted the Junior Marshals dinner; and Robert Kepner (Director of Residence Life) received copious correspondence from her requesting stoves be placed in the basement of Spencer Dorm and advocating preservation of the original stone walls surrounding the dorm. Following graduation from Princeton Theological Seminary, she vowed not to take an associate staff position (too many horror stories from friends) and, new to the American Baptist Churches, had concluded she’d not be returning to the south. Spirit surprised her with a call to be Associate Pastor at the church she’d visited during college. She learned from Bob Seymour and every member minister at Binkley, and also met her life partner, Matthew Moffitt. After serving churches in Michigan, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and NC, she recently retired as Director of the UNC Nicotine Dependence Program. She and Matthew delight (most times) in having four generations of family near, and have embraced their new role as grandparents with utter joy.

About today’s liturgies: The Invocation and Affirmation of Faith were used in the service of Ordination for Carol Ripley on October 29, 1978. The Affirmation of Faith is adapted from the one Bruce Page (also an Associate Minister of Binkley) and Diana Houston authored.

We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by the Choral Scholars. Hearing assistance devices and children’s worship bags are available in the Narthex before the service

begins. Music reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net A-701712. Thank you for serving in the Nursery Heather McCuiston, Hser Ku, and Hannah Wall. * The Congregation standing as each is able.

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.

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.

THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY

Sunday 10/29 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge

9:30 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship: Carol Ripley-Moffitt preaching Sanctuary

12:00 pm Reception for Carol Ripley-Moffitt Narthex

12:30 pm Congregational Conversation Fellowship Hall

5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room

Tuesday 10/31 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library

1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library

Wednesday 11/1 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel

5:30 pm Dana Trent Book Launch Sanctuary

6:00 pm Children’s Choir Room 15

7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir room

Saturday 11/4 10:00 am Coalition for Peace with Justice Fellowship Hall

Sunday 11/5 9:00 am Morning Celebration Lounge

9:30 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Sanctuary

5:00 pm Youth Choir Choir Room

6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge

RECEPTION CELEBRATING THE ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF CAROL RIPLEY-MOFFITT Post-Worship, Today, Narthex: Please join us for a brief reception in the narthex for Carol’s ordination anniversary, which took place here at Binkley 39 years ago.

CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION Oct. 29, Post-worship, Fellowship Hall: You are invited to a time of facilitated conversation, including some discussion in small groups. The intent of this time is to have a meaningful conversation as a congregation with the purpose of better understanding each other at this important point in our journey together in our continuing transition. Immediately following the worship service and reception celebrating Carol Ripley-Moffitt's ordination anniversary. Light refreshments will be served. Childcare with snacks provided.

THE BINKLEY ART SHOW: NOW-NOV. 17: All are welcome to peruse the show in the Fellowship Hall until November 17.

ALL AGES FIELD TRIP Nov. 4, Anathoth Community Garden & Farm: Youth and Children’s Ministries invite you to join us for a community work time with our partner in ministry, Anathoth. We’ll leave Binkley at 10:30 am (or you can meet us at Anathoth at 11) to share in cultivating and learning, followed by a pot-luck lunch at 1:00 pm, returning to Chapel Hill by 2:30. Check out anathothgarden.org. Please contact Dale Osborne or Stephanie Ford for more information or to sign-up!

WHO’S IN THE PULPIT? NOVEMBER 2017

TBD 11/5 Denise Cumbee Long 11/19 Ken Williams 11/12 Nancy Petty 11/26

PRIMETIMERS Nov. 8, 12:30 pm, Lounge: On Wednesday, November 8 please plan to join the

Primetimers’ lunch and program, a first-hand report on life in Haiti and other parts of the world. Yolaine

Cartright, a dear friend of Binkley member Gladess Crisp, will be the presenter. To count yourself as a

Primetimer you simply need a desire for fellowship and learning as well as the ability to join us at the given

timeWe begin the meal from K&W at 12:30 pm. The cost is $9.00. If you simply want to attend the

program, join us around 1:00 pm. For either choice, please sign up on Dale's bulletin board or email the

office.

MEN OF BINKLEY Nov. 11, 8 am, Sunroom: Our featured guest will be Rev. Robert "Bob" Seymour. As we all know Rev. Seymour was Binkley’s first settled pastor. He was a force not only in the development of Binkley, but in the larger Chapel Hill community. Come hear the whole story from Bob himself and enjoy the food and fellowship. All self-identifying males 18 years or older are welcome to be a part of all Men of Binkley activities!

BPFNA BENEFIT Nov. 11, 6 pm, Pullen Memorial Baptist, Raleigh: You are warmly invited to a dinner to benefit BPFNA~Bautistas por la Paz. BPFNA is the largest network of Baptist peacemakers in the world. Join us to learn how you can be a part of it! We promise a great meal in excellent company and a program that will leave you inspired, informed, and hopeful. Register to attend at www.pullen.org/bpfna. Ten percent of all proceeds will go toward disaster relief efforts in Mexico and Puerto Rico. You can also speak to Caryl Price for more details—we’re hoping to fill two tables (8 each) at this event! carylthomason@aol.com; 919-932-9420. ALL HALLOW'S EVE PARTY: A JOY AND SUCCESS: About 45 children joined us this past Wednesday evening for festivities. From bingo, danger ducks, bobbing for apples, face-painting, bean bag tosses -- to making ghost pops -- fun was had by all. Capping off the evening was a costume contest, where everyone was a winner! Thanks to Nancy Cheek and Claudia Templeton, CFC Co-Chairs, and a host of dressed-up volunteers, for a wonderful evening. PLAY DOUGH RECIPE 1 cup flour 4 cup salt 2 tsp cream of tartar Mix together then add: 1 cup water 1 Tbsp oil 2 tsp food coloring Cook 5-10 minutes until begins to pull away from sides of pan. Place on floured surface and knead until of play dough consistency. keep in airtight container.

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BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS

CHURCH FAMILY

Allen Davidson Rachel Avery Meredith Bratcher Lisa Parks Alex Swanson-Boyd

Jim Dostert Edith Wiggins Priscilla Bratcher

Jo Flair

Our condolences to Jo Lea, Barbara Upshaw, and family upon the recent death of their cousin, Carol Boltz.

HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Bill Bodkin Jim Greene

Don Hamm Bill Moffitt John Holt Martha Henderson

EXTENDED FAMILY

Bill Elcome & Karen Koop (Barbara Harris) Joel & Gail Rogers (Terry Huneycutt-

Horn) The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Minister Search Committee

Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu)

Ron & Sharon Hull and family (Vicki Shafer)

The Binkley Diaconate Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno)

Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Diane Kudla (Marge Miles) Valerie and Percell Harper (April Harper) Bill Maher (Larry McManus) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Mary Alice Kearley (Christine Jernigan) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Gladys Deblitz (Caryl Fulcher) Johnny O’Neal (Janet O’Neal) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Melanie Minton Nault (Mae Lee Waddell) Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Linda Cox (Karen Long) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Jennifer Iacono (Larry McManus) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Rusty Gunn (Susan Preston & Dee Gunn) Jean Swanson (Pam Swanson-Boyd) Jan Parsons (The Rabalais Family) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight)

OUR STAFF

Associate Minister Minister of Christian Formation Minister of Music and Organist Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford Daniel C. Cherrix

dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org daniel@binkleychurch.org 919-237-9125 919-928-5873 919-928-5491

Business Manager Office Manager Sexton Duane Gilbert Stephenie Sanders Charles Myhand

business@binkleychurch.org office@binkleychurch.org sexton@binkleychurch.org 919-237-9123 919-928-5892

THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

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