The Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church

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1 The Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church April 12, 2015 Second Sunday in Eastertide BECOMING AWARE THROUGH ART ST. MARTIN AND THE BEGGAR The beautiful pastel colors of this mural in the Chapel of St. Martin in the lower section of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, provide a visual parallel to the uplifting spiritual moment in which Martin of Tours shares his cloak with a poor man. Tradition holds that from this moment, in which Martin met Christ in the beggar, that Martin lived a life of remarkable commitment to the cause of the poor. He also was a passionate believer in loving one's enemies, once taking a pacifist stand that led to charges of cowardice and eventually to his imprisonment -- "I am a soldier of Christ; I cannot fight." Artist: Martini, Simone, 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. Visitors, welcome! Please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate if this is your first time worshipping with us at Binkley. The arrangement on the communion table is given by Dale Osborne and Joe Templeton to celebrate the April birthdays of Jacob and Lydia Osborne and to honor the remarkable service as Diaconate Chair by Claudia Templeton. Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before service begins. Thank you for serving in the Nursery. Staff: Hser Ku, Jeanine Gangloff, and Julie Nutter *The Congregation standing as each is able.

2 GATHERING A bell tolls. All are invited to enter into quiet. PRELUDE Voluntary in G Henry Heron INTROIT This is the Day Austin C. Lovelace This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. *CALL TO WORSHIP Sydney Jernigan One: On this Sunday of Eastertide, our hearts are full of resurrection strength and healing. All: How do we say YES to God's restorative energy? One: On this Sunday of Eastertide, our minds turn to new life and shared support. All: How do we say YES to a Divine urging for justice and fairness? One: On this Sunday of Eastertide, our bodies stretch to touch and serve in places that long for healing. All: How do we say YES to the economics of Eastertide? *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain 215 ST KEVIN *INVOCATION AND SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *SONG OF PRAISE Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord (Sung twice by the entire assembly.) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

3 LISTENING OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 133 Ruby Pardington CONTEMPORARY READING The Children s Hour Howard Ammerman Longfellow PRAYER OF AWARENESS (Silent meditation) AUGSBURG FORTRESS PRESS, 2002 Living God, long ago, faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus' resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep, and our faith as true. Amen. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 4: Mack Dennis HYMN OF PREPARATION Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! 222 W ZLOBIE LEZY SERMON "Eastertide Economics" Mack Dennis RESPONDING HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS DISCIPLINE OF SILENCE PASTORAL PRAYER Dale Osborne OFFERING OUR GIFTS ANTHEM Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven Eugene Butler Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heav n and voices raise: Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise. He, who on the cross as Saviour, For the world s salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Now is risen from the dead. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia to the Saviour who has won the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, Fount of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the Triune majesty!

4 *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 DEDICATION *HYMN OF INVITATION That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright 229 PUER NOBIS NASCITUR If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, you are invited to come forward during the first verse of the hymn to be welcomed and received. *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE Amen Daniel E. Gawthrop POSTLUDE Rondel Charles Callahan We are grateful to welcome Mack Dennis into our pulpit today. Mack is a recent Th.D. graduate of Duke Divinity School, where he studied homiletics and reconciliation. The former pastor of First Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead, NC, he is currently working on two book projects on preaching. He lives in Durham with his wife and two sons. We give thanks to God for the leadership in worship by two members of our Discipleship Class. Sydney Jernigan and Ruby Pardington are two of the three bright and beautiful children of God who are taking the class. Sara Thompson, the third member of the class, helped with leadership at our Maundy Thursday service. Please continue in prayer for these young people as they complete the class and consider baptism into the church universal. We are grateful to God for the nearly 100 year old life of Howard Ammerman. Howard and his daughter, Alice add grace and wisdom to our community. Binkley Baptist Church 1712 Willow Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina ,

5 OUR STAFF Intentional Interim Minister Marcus McFaul Associate Minister Dale Osborne Minister of Christian Formation Stephanie Ford Minister of Music Daniel C. Cherrix Bookkeeper/Facility Liaison Duane Gilbert Office Manager Lori King Church Council, Moderator Marilyn Metcalf Diaconate Chair Claudia Templeton Nursery Caregivers Jeanie Gangloff, Sarah Grindstaff, Julie Nutter, Hser Ku Minister Emeritus Robert E. Seymour