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1 THE olin T. Binkley MEMORIAL Baptist Church JULY 16, 2017 THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST GATHERING RINGING OF THE SANCTUS BELL VOLUNTARY Sonata in A minor Bach I. poco adagio INTROIT The Lord Is My Rock Camille Saint-Sa ns The Lord is my rock and my fortress, my strength in whom I trust. I will call upon the Lord God and I shall be saved. In my distress I called to the Lord and cried unto my God and he has heard his servant s voice. Therefore I will give thanks to thee, O Lord my God, singing praises ever unto thy name. * CALL TO WORSHIP One: We gather as members of the family of God, Many: Who long to be happy in the Lord and with one another. One: We gather as members of the family of the earth, Many: Who long to make peace with the Lord and with one another.

2 One: Bring us together in your family, O Lord, that we might find happiness and peace in ours. * INVOCATION IN UNISON O Christ, who teaches us to think of God as our parent and of the world s inhabitants as our brothers and sisters, we turn our thoughts to our kindred. As we celebratethe home, enable us so to renew our ties with the members of our families that our homes will reflect the unity that binds us together in the family of God. Amen. * HYMN I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry 75 WATERLIFE * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 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.

3 Complete the requested information and then pass it back down the row. Thank you for worshipping with us at Binkley ! CELEBRATING & DEDICATING Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of humanity. ~Rabindranath Tagore HYMN Lord, We Bring to You Our Children see insert stanzas 1-2 PRESENTATION OF AKINSOLA MARTIN BARACK FAMOYEGUN by parents Cathy McDermott & Akindele Famoyegun Grandparents Betsy & Rich McDermott and Susan & Akinleye Famoyegun MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PARENT-CHILD DEDICATION Deut. 6:4-7; Luke 18:15-16 VOWS OF COVENANT AND PROMISE FROM PARENTS & CONGREGATION Pastor: Binkley Church , what promises do you make to Akinsola, Dele, and Cathy?

4 People: We promise to express our faithfulness to Christ in love for one another and for the whole of God s creation. We are honored to share in God s love for this family! We promise to treat them as beloved children of God. We pray that they will know the love of God because they have known our love. PRAYER OF BLESSING Rich McDermott HYMN Lord, We Bring to You Our Children see insert stanza 3 LISTENING CONTEMPORARY READING The Creation James Weldon Johnson God s Trombones THE HEBREW SCRIPTURE Genesis 25 One: The word of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God. SERMON Birth-rite Blessing Marcus McFaul HYMN Lord, We Bring to You Our Children see insert stanza 4 PRAYING GIVING - RESPONDING HEARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS Dale Osborne CALL TO PRAYER Purer Than Snow William G.

5 Fischer Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul; break down every idol, cast out every foe now wash me, and I shall be purer than snow. Purer than snow, yes, purer than snow, now wash me and I shall be purer than snow. Lord Jesus, look down from Thy throne in the skies, and help me to make a complete sacrifice; I give up myself, and whatever I know now wash me and I shall be purer than snow. Lord Jesus, Thou seest I patiently wait; come now and within me a new heart create; to those who have sought Thee, Thou never said st no now wash me, and I shall be purer than snow. MORNING PRAYER & OUR LORD S PRAYER Our Mother Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

6 Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. OFFERTORY Showers of Blessings James McGranahan There shall be showers of blessing: this is the promise of love; there shall be seasons refreshing sent from the Savior above. Showers of blessing we need: mercy-drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead. There shall be showers of blessing, precious reviving again; over the hills and the valleys sound of abundance of rain. There shall be showers of blessing: oh, that today they might fall; now as to God we re confessing, now as on Jesus we call!

7 * 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 God Made from One Blood 500 If you wish to become a member of Binkley Baptist Church today, you are invited ST. DENIO to come forward during the first verse of the hymn to be welcomed and received. RECEPTION & INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 341 BLESSING & BENEDICTION VOLUNTARY Wer nur lieben Gott l sst walten, BWV 642 Bach (If thou but trust in God to guide thee) Upon leaving the Sanctuary, please be mindful of those choosing to use the Voluntary as their final act of worship.

8 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 are given by Karen Long & Arlon Kemple in loving memory of their parents, Luther & Marie Long and Hermon & Esther Kemple. We are grateful for the musical gifts offered today by The Old Time Gospel Band; Brooks de Wetter-Smith, flute; Stephenie Sanders, soprano; and Eddie Abernathy, organ. Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before the service begins. Music reprinted by permission under A-701712. Thank you for serving in the Nursery Heather McCuiston, Hser Ku, and Hannah Wall.

9 * The Congregation standing as each is able. THIS WEEK AT Binkley Sunday 7/16 10:00 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary Monday 7/17 12:00 pm August Newsletter Deadline 7:00 pm Adult Christian Formation Team Lounge 7:00 pm Church Council Lounge Tuesday 7/18 9:30 am Staff Meeting Library 1:00 pm Sermon Shaping Library Wednesday 7/19 9:00 am Morning Prayer Chapel Thursday 7/20 9:30 am Grounds Committee Library Sunday 7/23 10:00 am Early Worship Lounge 11:00 am Worship: Marcus McFaul preaching Sanctuary WELCOME TO Binkley ! Binkley Baptist Church is a community of faith on a journey that calls for questioning, humility and conviction.

10 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. LOOKING AHEAD JULY 23 JULY 30 SERVICE OF HEALING Marcus McFaul preaching JAZZ SUNDAY Marcus McFaul preaching SPIRITUAL PRACTICES IN NATURE: Church -WIDE RETREAT August 4-6, Laurel Ridge: Join Binkley friends of all ages in a beautiful mountain setting to explore the ways God speaks to us through creation.