THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. ~John 19:30

APRIL 9, 2017 PALM SUNDAY

GATHERING IN THE COURTYARD

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.

THE GOSPEL READING OF JESUS’ ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM Matthew 21:1-11

THE INVOCATION ANTHEM Ride Through Jerusalem Michael Bedford

Ride through Jerusalem, little donkey, ride through the city today; Ride through Jerusalem, little donkey, palms spread along the way. You bear a dear and precious load, making your way down a

crowded road. Ride through Jerusalem, little donkey, ride through the city today; Ride through Jerusalem, little donkey, palms spread along the way. You bear the Son of God, you see, he’ll bear a

cross for you and me. Sing hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

RESPONSE & PROCESSION

One: Hosanna to the Son of David! Many: Hosanna in the Highest!

One: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Many: Hosanna in the highest!

The responses will be said, palms waving, until all have entered the Sanctuary.

* CALL TO WORSHIP

One: We gather together in this place. Many: Raising our branches in joy!

One: Joining all who wish to see Jesus, Many: eager for a healing touch, a blessing received.

One: We gather together in this place. Many: Raising our branches in hope!

One: Joining all who wish to hear Jesus, Many: longing for a message of welcome and acceptance on our journey.

One: We gather together in this place. Many: Laying down our branches in fear.

One: Wondering if we are able to walk with Jesus Many: through the week ahead, through anguish, accusations, despair.

One: We gather together in this place. Many: Waving branches of prayer.

All: Walking toward the Cross, and the empty tomb, following not with fears. * HYMN Ride On, Ride On In Majesty see insert Following the hymn, please be seated.

LISTENING

THE PSALM LESSON Psalm 118

The psalm begins with the refrain sung once by the choir, and then by all. Subsequent refrains are sung once by the entire assembly.

Let us give thanks to God. Let us bless the One who is good. Let all people celebrate the news: “God’s love lasts for always!”

REFRAIN

Open up the gates to God’s house, so we can bless the One who comes --waving braches in the air and saying loudly: “God is great; God remembers us!”

REFRAIN

We are happy now because when we were sad, God heard us and brought us wonderful news: “God will save us.” “God will bring success.” REFRAIN

THE GOSPEL LESSON selections from Matthew 26 & 27

One: This is the Gospel of Christ. Many: Thanks be to God. HYMN ON THE LESSONS My Song is Love Unknown see insert

SERMON “Unfounded Fears” Marcus McFaul from a series of Lenten sermons “We Follow Not With Fears”

PRAYING & GIVING

OUR KNOWN JOYS AND CONCERNS Stephanie Ford DISCIPLINE OF SILENCE THE MORNING PRAYER AND OUR LORD’S PRAYER (New Zealand/Maori Version)

Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven:

The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and testing, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen. 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!

SENTENCES OF STEWARDSHIP

In this week ahead we will be asked to walk the hard road of faith and face the full cost of discipleship. The sacrifice we are called to share involves true commitment and devotion. In that Spirit, we may share freely our gifts, tithes and offerings.

RESPONDING

OFFERTORY Drop, Drop, Slow Tears Richard Shephard

Drop, drop, slow tears, and bathe those beauteous feet, which brought from heaven the news and Prince of Peace. Cease not, wet eyes, his mercies to entreat; to cry for vengeance sin doth never

cease. In your deep floods drown all my faults and fears; nor let his eye see sin, but through my tears. Text by Phineas Fletcher (1582-1650)

* DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, all creatures here below Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

* AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

What Wondrous Love 200 If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church WONDROUS LOVE

today, you are invited to come forward during the hymn to be welcomed and received.

* RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341

* BLESSING & BENEDICTION RESPONSE TO THE BENEDICTION Adoramus te, Christe Theodore Dubois

Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi,

quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.

We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee,

who by Thy Holy Cross hast redeemed the world.

In some Christian traditions, instrumental music, especially organ music, is completely "given up" for Lent. This year at Binkley we will "give up" a portion of the organ music that we normally hear each Sunday by omitting the postlude. The organ postlude will return

on Easter Day.

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. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Children’s Choir; The Chancel Choir; Jenny Walters,

flute; and Patrick McDonough, percussion. The palms on the communion table are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for all faithful and loving

caregivers by Daniel Cherrix and Scott Hawkins. Today’s cover art is “Wondrous Love” by Linda Witte Henke, 2015. “Wondrous Love,” Linda writes, “is the

result of extensive digital manipulation of a photograph I took of a cemetery statue. I superimposed the altered image onto a cruciform shape against a background textured with the words of the hymn, ‘What Wondrous Love is This?’ to express my deep appreciation for God’s love made visible in Christ’s offering of himself on the cross.”

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

PALM SUNDAY: APRIL 9 4/9

PALM SUNDAY 9:30 am Church School

10:50 am Worship (Begins in the St. Francis Courtyard) Sanctuary

12:30 pm Peace and Justice Library

4:00 pm Duruflé Requiem Sanctuary

6:00 pm Youth Group Sunroom/Lounge

Monday 4/10 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Library

Tuesday 4/11 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library

1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library

7:00 pm Kerygma Bible Study Lounge

Wednesday 4/12 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel

12:30 pm Primetimers Lounge

6:00 pm Children’s Choir Room 15

7:30 pm Chancel Choir Choir Room

Thursday 4/13 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service Fellowship Hall

Friday 4/14 10:00 am Group Art Therapy Chapel

12:00 pm Good Friday Service Sanctuary

7:30 pm Binkley Readers Library

EASTER SUNDAY: APRIL 16

7:00 am Sunrise Service St. Francis Courtyard

9:45 am Easter Breakfast Fellowship Hall

10:40 am Service Prelude begins Sanctuary

11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary

12:15 pm Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Big Playground

YOU ARE INVITED TO….

WALK THE LABYRINTH: The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool. Its winding walk symbolizes a pilgrim’s walk with God. First recorded as used by Christians in the 4th century, the labyrinth is an archetype found in all religious traditions. In walking the labyrinth, you may pray, let go of burdens, meditate, rededicate mind and heart, or simply be. After this evening’s presentation of the Durufle Requiem, Binkley members, along with 7 other area congregations, will transform the Sanctuary into a labyrinth, available throughout Holy Week (schedule below.) Come as you are; children are also welcome!

Special Opportunities: Children’s Walk,

K-5th graders, Tuesday, April 11, at 4:00 p.m., (meet in narthex).

Friends of Christ School Labyrinth Retreat, Wednesday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m., beginning in the

Chapel. Open to all.

Good Friday Service, April 14, noon.

Labyrinth available for walking Walk takes approximately 30 minutes

Monday, April 10 6:30 am-8:30 pm

Tuesday, April 11 6:30 am-8:30 pm

Wednesday, April 12 6:30 am-6:00 pm

Thursday, April 13 6:30 am-6:00 pm

Friday, April 14 6:30 am-1:30 pm

UPDATING THE BINKLEY DIRECTORY: Today is the last day to have your photo made for the new directory. There are still some spots left after today’s service, so just head down to the Fellowship Hall. You may also choose to reuse your photo from the 2015 directory—just let the office know. Also, please check the current directory to be sure your contact information is correct.

PRIMETIMERS Apr. 12, 12:30 pm, Lounge: “Blowin’ in the Wind” Marge Miles will give a presentation and lead a discussion on the music and poetry of Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan. Lunch from K&W is $8, or come just for the program. Reservation required: Sign up outside Dale’s office or contact the office to make a reservation by Monday, April 10. All are welcome.

ATTENTION EASTER BAKERS AND CASSEROLE MAKERS: We need your assistance for Easter morning breakfast. Could you please bring a FRUIT SALAD, ROLLS, or the Binkley Breakfast Casserole? You may bring items to the kitchen or set them on the serving table by 9:30am, Easter Sunday morning. For the casserole recipe, email Sheryl Scrimsher at slscrims@gmail.com (919-599-0037). Thanks so much, Sheryl

EARTH DAY WORSHIP Apr. 23: In celebration of God’s creation, we will worship outdoors in the Peace Plaza. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on; casual dress is encouraged. Following worship, our very own Men of Binkley will grill up some hot dogs for lunch. Chips and drinks also provided, or bring your own lunch!

REGISTER FOR THE WOMEN’S RETREAT: April 23 is the deadline to register for the May 5-7 Women’s Retreat at Trinity Center in Salter Path. We will focus on the Divine Feminine. This is your year to go! Registration forms available at Stephanie Ford’s door.

CROP WALK: Binkley CROP Walk Hunger Fighters that have joined the team to date include Sherri Davis, Tammerie Day, Margie Billinger, Stephanie Ford, Avery Jenkins, Sheryl Scrimsher, Linda Textoris, April Harper, Nan Pardington, and Kimberly Brewer. Come join our team and be a Binkley hunger fighter. Or sponsor one of these team members by going on line: crophungerwalk.org/chapelhillnc/binkley or finding a team member in church. We need your help. We have only raised about $1,500 of our $6,600 goal. Remember, our CROP Walk individual challenge this year is to donate the equivalent of your monthly water bill, or as close to that as you can.

AMANDA TYLER VISITS BINKLEY Apr. 30: Amanda, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint

Committee for Religious Liberty (profiled in February’s Beacon), will be at the Alliance of Baptists meeting

that weekend and has agreed to visit Binkley on Sunday, April 30. She will deliver the sermon during 11:00

worship and will also join us for a Lunch & Learn following worship in the Lounge. Please take this

opportunity to meet Amanda in person and learn how the BJC is reacting to the many challenges posed by

the current political climate in Washington. Lunch is $5, please make a reservation at the office by noon on

4/27, if you plan to attend.

PLEA FOR PARKING LOT COMPASSION: It's wonderful that our parking lot is full on Sunday morning! Yet it creates a concern for many people who have difficulty walking. The spaces directly in front of the sanctuary entrance will be renovated this year to include more access for those with mobility challenges. Until then, if you have the great blessing of energy and ability to walk, please park further away from the entrance and save those spaces for those who need them most. Your understanding and compassion will be most appreciated.

Dear Binkley Family,

It is my joy to share with you the names of our newly elected deacons for the Class of 2020. On April 2, our Binkley Congregation elected Margie Billinger, Barbara Davis, Tom Fewel, Lyn Lamont, and Anne Winfield to serve as deacons for the next three years. At our May Diaconate meeting we will welcome these five new deacons to our deacon family and give thanks for the service of Caryl Fulcher, Anne Huffman, Kristen Smith, Dana Trent,

and to Susan Read, who has chaired our Diaconate this past year. The service of Ordination will occur on Sunday, June 11. I hope you will be present to extend your own blessing for their acceptance of this call to our Christian ministry.

Blessings and Peace to each of you, Melinda Wilde, Diaconate Chair-Elect

THE MEMBERS OF THE FINE ARTS COMMITTEE hope that you will make the time during Lent to learn more about Mary Magdalene. Her life is shown in the beautiful art work displayed in the Sanctuary. Most of the work was done from the 1st to the 21st Century by well-known artists from the Renaissance period. Look at the small pictures next to each piece to see the artist, when it was painted and where it is today. It is especially interesting to try to find the subject in the small picture in the larger picture. Mary Magdalene has excited the imagination of people through the ages more than almost any other New Testament character. First, her name refers to her hometown, Magdala, a port on the Sea of Galilee. Just as we say Jesus, the Nazarene, because he was raised in Nazareth, we say Mary, the Magdalene, because she came from that town. In the four gospels the Magdalene is referred to often and is almost always the first woman mentioned. She is prominent at the time of the crucifixion, being with Jesus’ mother at the foot of the cross, witnessing his burial, and discovering his resurrection. At the resurrection Jesus tells her to go tell the other disciples that he has risen, which she does, hence earning the title “apostle to the apostles.”

OUR WIDER COMMUNITY

ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND ANNUAL GATHERING, Apr. 27-30: Over four days in April, the Alliance of Baptists will convene in Raleigh to discuss why we have hope in what Baptists can offer the world and to celebrate the good work of the Alliance in the world, while embracing, ever more deeply, the challenging work of justice and love ahead of us. Rev. William Barber is among many exciting and inspiring speakers on the schedule. See flyer in the narthex for more information. If you can help with supplying homemade cookies for the event, please sign up outside Stephanie Ford’s door.

YOU'RE INVITED: ENJOY A SEASON OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THROUGH THE

HARVESTSHARE PROGRAM! What is it? An abundant box of fresh, sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables from Anathoth Community Garden & Farm, grown in Cedar Grove, distributed on a sliding scale, and all for a mission to cultivate peace. Where and when can I find the produce boxes? We deliver weekly (Wednesdays 5-8 p.m.) to Binkley. Deliveries begin April 26. How do I join? You can purchase a produce box for the season for your own household, or contribute towards another household that needs the support -- or both!

Our vision is for everyone to pitch in what they are able, while sharing as equals in the gift of good food. To sign up, contact Julia Sendor (336-524-7985 or anathothgarden@gmail.com) or visit our website at anathothgarden.org. More details:

- Box pick-up sites right here at Binkley, and elsewhere in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Efland, Cedar Grove, and Roxboro.

- Season length: Warm Season runs April 26 - Sept. October 4 (24 weeks); Cool Season runs Oct.11-Dec. 3 (8 weeks). Sign up for both, or choose one!

- More about HarvestShare: Weekly deliveries of produce, all grown at Anathoth Community Garden & Farm in Cedar Grove (northern Orange County). Through the HarvestShare CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program we care for the land, employ local youth, and distribute good food throughout the community

to households of all income levels. Half of the produce we grow is distributed at no cost to HarvestShare participants who connect with us through churches and health and social service organizations.

- Anathoth's story: The garden, now grown to a farm, was founded in 2005 to address the effects of rural poverty that were brought to light by a murder of a community member. Our mission is to "cultivate peace" through good food and sustainable agriculture, by bringing together neighbors to form lasting relationships with each other and God, while helping the garden and farm thrive. You're invited to join us in this work for peace.

BINKLEY PRAYER CONCERNS & JOYS

CHURCH FAMILY

Alex Swanson Jo Flair Judy Trent Swanson-Boyd family

Janice Pope Rachel Avery Ginny Lansing Bradshaw Family

Jim Dostert Edith Wiggins Bill Bodkin Kara Richards-Baker

Meredith Bratcher Carl Henley Bob Seymour Martha Henderson

Betsy Kreutzberg Allen Davidson Steven DeAlmeida Bill Moffitt

HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS AND THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Ann Overton Don Hamm

EXTENDED FAMILY Taen & Scott Coats (Burma missionaries) Nanh & Veo Siu (Ehn Rocham & Phyut Siu) Aaron Perkinson, USAF (Nape Baker) Newt Smith (Nancy Joyner) Johnny O’Neal (Janet O’Neal) Torren Kudzal, US Army (Roal Carlson) Will Harris & Family (Barbara Harris) David Houser (Lynn Houser) Don Knight (Josiah & Myra Knight) Tara Strickland (The Walker Family) Kathy West (Lillian Lee) Sharon Stevens (Nan Pardington) Dan McInnis (Gary Stutts) Joan Hammond (Tim Bradshaw) Dirk Leiser (Mary Lou Smith) Pat Schmitzer (Suzy Osborne) Donna Tesh (Stephanie Ford) Family of Kim Page (Betsy Kreutzberg) Suzie Michael (Karen Long) Roger Butler (Erik Butler) Ryan Shepherd (Gaye Williams) Maria de la Mata Bruno (Maribel Bruno) Pearl Davis (Karen Long) Steve Lunsford (Scott Hawkins) Edna Bradshaw (Tim Bradshaw) Wesley J. Gebert, USAF (Sue Wallace) Tamara Shelp (Merrie & Stacey Shelp and Ell-Shelp Peck) Percell Harper (April Harper) Carol Boltz (Jo Lea) Shannon Voekel (Ellen Cole) Carolyn Ripley (Carol Ripley-Moffitt) Gladys Deblitz (Caryl Fulcher) Ron & Sharon Hull and family (Vicki Shafer) Betsy Bradley (Julie Lentz) Steve Paschall (Joyce Winterbottom) Pinheiro Baptist Church, Maceio, Brazil The Binkley Minister Search Committee The Binkley Church Council

Odja Barros, Wellington Santos and daughters Andrea & Alana

Jan Parsons (The Rabalais Family) Tammy Jordan (Roy Brock)

Binkley Baptist Church 919-942-4964 www.binkleychurch.org

OUR STAFF Intentional Interim Minister Associate Minister Minister of Christian Formation

Marcus McFaul Dale Osborne Stephanie Ford marcus@binkleychurch.org dale@binkleychurch.org stephanie@binkleychurch.org

919-237-9120 919-237-9125 919-928-5873 Minister of Music and Organist Business Manager Office Manager

Daniel C. Cherrix Duane Gilbert Stephenie Sanders daniel@binkleychurch.org business@binkleychurch.org office@binkleychurch.org

919-928-5491 919-237-9123 919-928-5892