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The BEACON The Newsletter of Binkley Baptist Church June 27, 2012
Binkley Baptist Church 1712 Willow Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514 919-942-4964
www.binkleychurch.org
Church Staff
Peter JB Carman Minister
Dale Osborne Associate Minister
Stephanie Ford Minister of
Christian Formation [email protected]
Leandra Merea Strope Minister of Music
Bo Lloyd Organist
Duane Gilbert Business Manager
Maureen Rosen Office Manager
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Summer Mode at Binkley Baptist Church
Dear Binkley friends,
I am writing this on what I suddenly realize is the first official day of summer. Carolinians may wonder what it is we’ve had the last two months, but officially, up in Washington DC or wherever they set these dates, it is just getting started. Now. Summer!
For those who might have the general impression that all grows quiet in a college town in the summer, a visit to Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill would be a good corrective. Some churches might have to do “Christmas in July” just to spice things up in the sleepy summertime. No such need here. Not only is it the season to celebrate twenty-five years of beautiful pipe-organ music, in addition it is time for Vacation Bible School, (late June), Baptist Youth Camp (early July), an all-church retreat (mid-July) and a yard sale with our friends from Barbee’s Chapel (mid-August). And that’s just the “big” events. In addition, while we don’t have church school in the summer time per se, a 9:45 AM informal worship setting makes lots of room for interactive learning, conversation and singing for all ages, in addition to our usual morning worship (11 AM year-round).
It surely isn’t sleepy here in June, July or August. At the same time there is some-thing different about this season in our life together. It is as if we all somehow know in our bones it is a good time to shift gears, try something new, get to know folk we haven’t been as well acquainted with as some others. As a cream-colored rose blooms, providing shade to the head of St. Francis (the statue) in our church courtyard, it is a great time to shift out of “business as usual” mode, having a little more time for enjoying each others’ presence, a little more time for “kicking back”, and perhaps a little more time to appreciate the wonder and beauty of God’s creation. For me a slightly lower density of evening meetings means more time to pick up the guitar. And I look forward to a little spell on the coast of Maine, in a cabin overlooking a tidal basin that feeds into the Atlantic, where Lynn and I intend to do a fair amount of sitting still. I’ve noticed most of you try to steal away some time or another: we seem to do it in shifts.
It is my prayer for each of you-- children, youth and adults-- that the summer of 2012 may provide time to grow in the spirit; time to be refreshed in body and mind; time to offer service in some way different than usual; and time to make at least one new friend. It isn’t a sleepy summer at your church! But it is one that promises all these forms of renewal, and perhaps even an opportunity for a fresh encounter with God, when we least expect. Whether you are vacationing, working, studying or retreating, may you find respite, renewal and revelation.
In Christ’s Peace, Peter JB Carman, Minister
JULY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
July 1 9:45 am Early Worship; 11 am Worship, Communion, Stephanie Ford
July 8 9:45 am Early Worship; 11 am Worship, Guest Preacher
July 15 NO Early Worship; 11 am Worship, Dale Osborne
July 22 9:45 am Early Worship; 11 am Worship, Peter Carman
July 29 9:45 am Early Worship; 11 am Worship, Peter Carman
CHURCH FINANCES:
We hope the hot, hot days of
summer will allow you more time to spend in the AC!
Binkley is entering that time of the year
when our income drops due to travel, etc. You can
always mail your gifts into
the church office if you are planning to be away. Now it’s
time for a large glass of iced-tea.
GENERAL FUND: May- 2012
Previous year $16,816 $12,912 $3,904
Current year $244,838 $253,394 - $8,556
Non-pledged $13,499 $16,667 - $3,168
Undesignated $3,108 $4,167 - $1,059
Birthday bank $616 $625 - $ 9
Building use
Other
$18,699
$0.00
$16,475
$0.00
$2,224
$0.00
Interest on MM $ 40 $0.00 $31
Totals $297,616 $304,239 -$6,623
PASTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Balance 05/01/2012 Gifts Recd Disbursed Balance 05/31/2012
$682 $ 696 -$ 947 $ 431
Actual Budget Difference
HABITAT PRAYERS RECEIVED AND APPRECIATED: This past June 11-16, nine Binkley folks spent a week working with the East Cooper Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Before we departed we asked for your prayerful support for our journey and our work. On behalf of the hard working crew I want to say thank you for that support. With God’s help, we were able to travel safely to and fro while experiencing tremendous thundering rainstorms on the way down. With God’s help we were afforded hospitable housing by a sister church in Isle of Palms. With God’s help, Marlene Dickison, Sherri Davis, Kevin Ramer, Thant Sin, Max Sloan, Keith Ramer, Lena Hudock, Lydia and Dale Osborne were able to paint (nearly) the entire interior of a house, install insulation under the entire house, hang doors, a vanity and some lights, dig a sewer line trench and a water line trench and dig out two areas where concrete will be poured. Through all our work, we were able to develop stronger relationships with one another and grow closer together. We look forward to presenting materials from our trip later this summer. Perhaps you can join us next year. Dale Osborne
WELCOME NEW BINKLEY MEMBERS!
Karen Stout joined the church on March 25, 2012. She has been attending for a while, and credits Dale Osborne for first telling her about the church. She has two grown children and we are delighted she has chosen to join us as a new member.
On May 20, seven people were baptized. One was Isaac Kukuchi who joined Binkley in January with his wife Marie Angela. Also being baptized were Sophia Shih and Chai-Yi Cheng. Chai-Yi is a graduate student at UNC; Sophia has completed her graduate studies there. Both were raised in Taiwan and have been attending Binkley since 2009. Four young people from church families have been attending the discipleship class and have also chosen to join the church and be baptized. They are Jessica Rabalais, Sophi Nissler, Linnea Van Manen, and Alex Swanson-Boyd. We warmly welcome all of these people to Binkley.
Pictured left to right: Karen Stout, Marie and Isaac Kikuchi, Sophia Shih and Chai-Yi Cheng, Sophi Nissler, Jessica Rabalais, Linnea Van Manen, Alex Swanson-Boyd.
YARD SALE AIMS TO "CREATE HOME"
Everyone needs and deserves a comfortable home and this year's Binkley-Barbee's Yard Sale on August 18 aims to do that in many ways. By virtue of a unanimous vote at the church in conference on June 17 and on the recommendation of the Racial Reconciliation Committee, Board of Outreach and Church Council, the Yard Sale
will provide safe housing for children and adults in our community and throughout the state by supporting the Interfaith Council and the Central Children's Home. A portion will also go to the PTA Thrift Shop.
But that's not all! By de-cluttering or downsizing, you too are creating home. I've been joyfully going through drawers, closets and the bonus room and packing bags and boxes for weeks, imagining what my home will feel
once the useful but unwanted items of clothing, electronics, accessories, books and more are gone! Look around your house and imagine less. It really allows you to breathe more easily, I promise. And imagine the homes that can be created by our shoppers on August 18! Your dishes, curtains, knick-knacks, books and more can
enrich someone else's living space and turn it into home. So keep sorting, storing and signing up! Questions? Email Ruth Ann and Tim Ross, [email protected], or Brenetta Simpson
[email protected] Priscilla Bratcher, Yard Sale Publicity Co-Chair
THE ULTIMATE GREEN WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM IS COMING TO THE BINKLEY-BARBEES DOCK!
You may ask; how can I shed myself of hundreds of unwanted pounds in a truly “green” way? Simply reach into your overstuffed attics, closets and storage units and pull out everything that you aren’t using anymore . Let the
Collectibles Room help lighten your load of tons of artwork, collections from your wild cousins, Great Aunt Mae’s silverware, and even things from the ‘nifty fifties’ . This is a great time to streamline your home and give yourself some breathing room. We will start accepting items on August 4th and continue to unburden you until August 17th. So, pick a cool morning and start your family’s weight loss program now! For an added bonus, you can tone up your arms and possibly lower your blood pressure by pre-polishing the silver pieces before
dropping them off at the church, or feel free to join us in the Collectibles room for a polishing party. We would love to have your help! To volunteer to help in Collectibles please contact Judy Scott at 919-967-7361
or Susan Resnik at 919-967-5634.
HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAYS! 2: Laura Borowski 3: Sam Siu 4: David Green, Lyn Lamont, Stephen Tanner 6: Rachel Avery, Judy Eastman, Kam Siu 8: Mark Walters 9: Stacy Shelp 11: Michael Bean 12: Haley Pratt 13: Bob Seymour, Dot Simpson 14: Merrie Shelp 15: Margaret Atkins, Nia Simpson 16: Carole Stevens, Jane Walters 17: Nancy Berson. Katherine Champion, Timothy Walker 18: Walker Knight 20: Bob Kozelka, CL Morton 21: Elise Goldman, Sang Ngurk Kunga 23: Barbara Elder, Hrang Than Fai 26: Samuel Snider, Scott Weathers 27: Nancy Joyner 28: Howard Lee 29: Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Thomas Price 31: Matteus Butler, John Woodson
DON’T FORGET THE BINKLEY BIRTHDAY CLUB!
HAPPY JULY ANNIVERSARIES!
2 Margaret and Wade Atkins, 1950
3 Isaac and Marie-Angela Kikuchi, 2010
5 Karen Long and Arlon Kemple, 1980
6 Harry and Lynda Jensen, 1958
7 Van and Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, 1984; Dale and Suzy Osborne, 1984
13 Deborah and Jim Tippett
17 Dana Trent and Fred Eaker, 2010
19 Anne and Billy Barnes, 1952
23 Carl Johnson and Anna Kirby, 2005
24 Joe and Myra Knight, 1976
25 Janie Benson and John Weathers, 1981; Betsy and Bob Kreutzberg,
1970
26 Kimberly and Franklin Eastman-Zirkle, 1986
31 Joe and Eva Clontz, 1965; Becky and Wayne Robinson, 1971
BAPTIST YOUTH CAMP APPROACHES: On July 1 thirty-two Binkley youth and adults will travel up the mountain to Laurel Ridge Retreat Center where we will experience God’s glory in the faces of friends and the grandeur of creation. We will be away at Baptist Youth Camp with approximately 150 total youth and adults from 8 different congregations. Friends will gather from Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia to learn more about the Exodus story and all its narrative wonders. Please be in prayer for us as we travel. We will remember you in our journey and mountain trail walks. God guides our way home on July 6.
NEW FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER! July 30 - August 5, Children in rising 3rd grade through rising 6th grade are invited to participate in a Summer Musical Workshop, featuring Pote and Long's Are We There Yet? The
Story of Moses and the Exodus. We'll spend the week learning songs and lines, dancing, building sets, making costumes, and having lots of fun together! We'll meet from 9am until 2pm each day (bring a bag lunch), have dress rehearsal on Saturday,and give a performance Sunday afternoon! The Summer Musical Workshop is open to Binkley and community kids who love to sing and act. Limited to15 participants. Sign up soon by emailing Leandra ([email protected]).
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Prayer Concerns in the Church Family: Pat McKenzie, Frank B.Smith, Sam Siu, Laurie Heffner, Bob Phillips, Mae Lee and Jack Waddell, Allen Davidson, June Bratcher, Elise Goldman, Claudia Cannady, Willard Hamrick, Martha Henderson, others seeking support. Prayer Concerns in the Extended Family: Alyssa and Alexa Divers and parents Lynn and Jeff (family of Art and Gwen Sherwood), David Lutes (Nancy's son), Norma McKenzie (Pat's mom), Wally Hill, Barbara Trivette (David Green's sister), Joel Johnson (friend of John and Yvonne Holt), Barbara Rovetto (friend of Ginny Lansing), Bill and Nancy Hudson (Teeta West's brother and sister-in-law), JoAnna Anderson (Jody Hite's sister), Ellwee Miller and Gayle Mills (aunt and mother of Karin Mills), Darryl Kirkendall (friend of Textoris'), Terri Robinson (friend of Billie Cox), Barbara and Ron Upshaw (family of Jo Lea), Steve Emrich (friend of Joe and Nan Pardington), Virginia Freeman and Charlene Scarborough (mother and sister of Sonnie VanSant), Jackson Grove (Amy Jackson's nephew), Tony Darr (Mel Andersen's brother-in-law), Christopher Burk (nephew of Marcella Burk Groon, injured in Afghanistan), Marvin and Ruby Switzer Katherine Walker's grandparents), Andrew Henley (Carl's son), Malone and Betty Thomason (Caryl Price's parents), Curtis Harper (friend of Billy and Ann Barnes and Frank B. Smith), Pastor Waldir and Igreja Batista Esperança and Congregação Batista Esperança, in Salvador, Brazil, Linda Sisk (Mark Walters' mother), Dot Peterson and family (Susan Resnik's aunt), Carley Pardington (Joe's mother), Tan and Scott Coats (missionaries in Thailand), Tara Hogan (Talmadge Walker's niece). Health Center/Hospital Residents: Louise Baker, Juanita Kakalec (Carol Woods), Bob Kreutzberg, Jean Breckenridge, Hilda Moffitt, Leo and Rusty Wagoner, Laurie Freeman, Joan Ewing, Carolyn Wallace, Marj Boltz