THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

JUNE 24, 2018

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

On reading Samuel/October 3, 2001

Walter Brueggemann, Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth

GATHERING

RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL VOLUNTARY INVOCATION Marcus McFaul One: This is the day that God has made. Many: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. One: May we pray.

* CALL TO WORSHIP (unison)

Strength is commanding the wind and sea to obey, Strength is wielding a slingshot in the face of a raging giant. Strength is accepting vulnerability from inside the boat, Strength is standing in solidarity with the powerless. Strength is turning a cheek, Strength is loving an enemy. We come to worship One who redefines our vision of strength.

* HYMN A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 65 EIN’ FESTE BURG

* 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 Celtic Alleluia Fintan & O’Carroll

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Stephanie Ford 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 & PRAYING

THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE I Samuel 17 THE PSALM LESSON Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 OUR KNOWN JOYS & CONCERNS Dale Osborne THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 4:35-41 THE MORNING PRAYER AS A LITANY OF TRUST (the congregation responds with the text in bold)

When dangers invade our sense of safety and we wonder if the Holy One cares, we hear the invitation: Be at peace. Be calm.

When we face job loss and financial downturns, and our sense of security is shaky, we hear the invitation: Be at peace. Be calm.

When our nation experiences distress, conflict, and loss of significant moral leadership and courage, we hear the invitation: Be at peace. Be calm.

When controversial issues and rigidity of spirit threaten to tear at the very fabric of our multiple communities, we hear the invitation: Be at peace. Be calm.

When our lives feel chaotic and desolate because of illness or sorrow, we hear the invitation: Be at peace. Be calm.

Help us to know, O God, that the One who calmed the dangerous sea is present with us, cares for us, and can calm the stormy waters of our lives. Help us to trust more fully and more deeply in you. We pray in the name of Jesus, who invites us to be at peace. Amen.

SILENCE RESPONSE Be Still My Soul 566 stanza 2, sung by all FINLANDIA

Be still, my soul: for God will undertake to guide the future surely as the past.

Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know the voice that calmed them in this world below.

HEARING & RESPONDING

SERMON “Slingshots & Storms” Marcus McFaul OFFERTORY

* 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!

* AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

We Shall Overcome 630

If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church MARTIN today, you are invited to come forward during the hymn to be welcomed and received.

* RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 * BLESSING &BENEDICTION VOLUNTARY

Guests, welcome! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Please leave your name and contact information in the Friendship Register so we

can get to know you better. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered

today by Kennedy Crawford, mezzo-soprano; and Nan Pardington, piano.

The flowers on the communion table are given in honor of Dan and Linda Textoris' 59th wedding anniversary, and in love and appreciation of our

children, grandchildren and our Binkley family of 54 years.

Hearing assistance devices and children’s worship bags are available in the Narthex.

Music reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net A-701712.

Thank you for serving in the Nursery Heather McCuiston, Hser Ku, and Tay Nay Sar.

* The Congregation standing as each is able.

THIS WEEK AT BINKLEY

Sunday 6/24 9:45 am Early Worship Lounge

11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary

12:15 pm Peace and Justice Library

4:30 pm VBS Volunteer Meeting Sunroom

6:00 pm VBS Kickoff Lounge

Monday 6/25 9:00 am VBS

1:00 pm Safety Committee Library

7:00 pm Human Resources Library

Tuesday 6/26 9:00 am VBS

10:30 am Daytime Book Group Library

1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library

Wednesday 6/27 Binkley serves lunch and dinner at IFC

9:00 am VBS

9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel

Thursday 6/28 9:00 am VBS

Friday 6/29 9:00 am VBS

Sunday 7/1 9:45 am Early Worship Lounge

11:00 am Worship: Jazz Sunday; Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary

Youth depart for Baptist Youth Camp

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.

Earth Ministries Picnic at Binkley and Hike in Battle Park: TODAY! As part of Earth Ministries’ June Jaunt Challenge, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. church service, hikers are encouraged to gather in the Peace Plaza area to enjoy a Bring Your Own Picnic lunch fellowship and to prepare for the hike into Battle Park adjacent to the east side of the UNC campus. By 1:30 we will drive up to the Park Place parking lot, which is on the corner of S. Boundary St. and Park Place. From there we walk across the street to the entrance of the Battle Park OWASA Access trailhead. This route is 1 mile and would require about an hour to walk very leisurely. There are some interesting natural and historical elements that will be featured on this hike. A second option is available for those who wish a shorter and very easy hike into Battle Park. This will be to take a short walk to Forest Theater and take the circular .4 mile Sourwood Trail. It is a pretty hike into an old growth forest. Some may wish to do both hikes. Binkley members and friends who have other luncheon plans should be at Park Place by 1:45 to join in. Buck Horton and Charles Coble will be leading the hikes.

July 28

Binkley Night at Durham Bulls– Saturday, July 28, 6:30pm: Come join the Binkley family at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park to sing the national anthem before the game and stick around to see the fireworks. We are in a covered section along the 3rd baseline. Tickets are $10 each. Bring your family, a friend, or just come be with your Binkley family. All are welcome!

Don’t forget to order your t-shirt for the game! The deadline is tomorrow, June 25.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

July 1 Jazz Sunday

Celebration of Communion Marcus McFaul preaching

July 8 Marcus McFaul

July 15 Bill Leonard

July 22 Dale Osborne

July 29 Stephanie Ford

LOOKING AHEAD:

July 15 Dr. Leonard will present “Adapting to the Changing Christian Religious Landscape” during a church-wide Sunday School forum from 9:30-10:40 in the Fellowship Hall, after which he will preach at the 11 am service.

Bill Leonard

July 1

Featuring Mike Davis, Caryl Price, Kevin VanSant, &

More!

BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS AND JOYS

CHURCH FAMILY

Allen Davidson Jo Flair Gladess Crisp

Rachel Avery John Holt Lee Scott

Weldon Thornton Priscilla Bratcher Edith Wiggins

Carl Henley Tim Bradshaw April Harper .

HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Ann Overton Carolyn Kozelka Ginny Lansing Bill Moffitt Bill Bodkin

EXTENDED FAMILY

Aaron and Vianey Perkinson, Assam AFB, South Korea (Nape Baker)

The Binkley Church Council The Binkley Diaconate

Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts)

Frank Shandor (Marge Miles)

Bill Elcome & Karen Koop (Barbara Harris) Tom Long (Karen Long) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) David Houser (Paul Lindsay) Beth Posner (Sarah Hill Colwell) Tan & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Johnny O’Neal (Janet O’Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Diane Kudla (Marge Miles) Nancy Dixon (Pam Swanson Boyd) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock) Ann & John Glover (Alice Glover) Dean Johnson (Terry Huneycutt-Horn) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Ethan Zolit (Martha Hutt) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil Kathy Wajerski (Peg Williams) John Bankhead (Stewart Bankhead) Tara Strickland Hogan(The Walker Family) Scott Carpenter (Libba Wells) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight)

Valerie & Percell Harper (April Harper) Aggie Mills (Karin Mills) Virginia Taylor (Kristen Smith)

Terri Jones (Julie Lentz)

OUR STAFF

Senior Minister

Associate Minister

Minister of Christian Formation

Minister of Music and Organist

Marcus McFaul Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford Daniel C. Cherrix marcus@binkleychurch.org dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org daniel@binkleychurch.org

919-237-9120 919-237-9125 919-928-5873 919-928-5491

Business Manager Office Manager Sexton Duane Gilbert Stephenie Sanders Charles Myhand

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