February 2014 - Binkley Baptist Church

The BEACON
The Newsletter of Binkley Baptist Church
February 2014
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:45 am Early Worship
9:30 am Church School
11 am Worship
Binkley Baptist Church
1712 Willow Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
919-942-4964
www.binkleychurch.org
Church Staff
Peter JB Carman
Minister
peter@binkleychurch.org
Dale Osborne
Associate Minister
dale@binkleychurch.org
Stephanie Ford
Minister of
Christian Formation
stephanie@binkleychurch.org
Leandra Merea Strope
Minister of Music
leandra@binkleychurch.org
Bo Lloyd
Organist
GEL1210@aol.com
Duane Gilbert
Business Manager
business@binkleychurch.org
Lucy Kucmierz
Office Manager
office@binkleychurch.org
PUBLICATION DEADLINES
Newsletter:
The 20th of the month
Bulletin and Friday Update:
Wednesday 12 noon
CELEBRATING “A Brush With Kindness”
Binkley members from age 14 to 70
enjoyed some cold weather, teamwork and
new neighbors this past Saturday, January
25. We all headed to the home of George
Thompson on Rogers Road to join forces
with George, his family and Habitat for
Humanity in a service project called “A
Brush With Kindness”. Instead of building a
house from scratch, we started making
improvements on an older home in need of repairs. George’s is the fourth house to
be spruced up on Rogers Rd. he was very grateful for all the helping hands who
surrounded his home with love and effort. The work team was able to stage the
work zone by off-loading lumber from a trailer, dig many deep holes, set posts,
hammer up joist hangers and complete most of the work on a small but sturdy
backyard deck. God blessed us with camaraderie and cooperation as we overcame
the 20 degree weather by staying busy.
On Saturday, February 1 we hope to complete the Kindness endeavor by doing
some painting and storm window maintenance. If you would like to attend a brief
dedication ceremony, head on over to 7707 Rogers Rd. at 12 noon on Saturday,
2/1. Bring a camera and congratulate George on his “Brushed Up” home. The
Binkley Outreach Committee is grateful to our church for supporting this ministry
in our community. The five thousand dollars we committed and the volunteer
coordination by Amy have done a lot to help us be neighborly in our community.
YOUTH GROUP EXPLORES RACIAL JUSTICE ISSUES
Thanks to the excellent leadership of Tessa Hale (youth leader) and the openminded presence of our youth, some new avenues of learning about Racial Justice
took place in our lounge over the past two Sunday nights. On January 19, Tessa
and the youth explored her own Haitian culture and Jordan Hale’s African American culture. The youth saw a variety of pictures that encouraged them to think and
ask questions about the variety of beautiful races in our midst.
On January 26, Tessa opened the program with a thought provoking video on the
influence of the Motown recording label on the worldwide music industry. They
learned about Berry Gordy’s revolutionary work as a writer, producer and promoter of music that encouraged and enabled change in the social fabric of the US
and the world. As they listened to some of the powerful Motown sounds they were
invited to share their thoughts on how today’s music can be a source for positive
social change.
Tessa was aided in her efforts by youth leaders Jordan Hale, Judy Sordean and
Mark Walters. We are all proud and pleased to work with the youth of Binkley and
the visitors they invite into our circle of Christian support. God is blessing us every
day with new learning and new insights.
STEWARDS of CHILDREN TRAINING
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and advocates for children are invited to join Jeanine Gangloff,
February 23, 2-4 pm., in the Lounge, for an informative, practical workshop on how to prevent child sexual
abuse. We are blessed that our own Nursery Coordinator has been trained to lead this nationally
renowned program! Child care is available. Please contact Stephanie Ford at stephanie@binkleychurch.org.
CONGRATULATIONS
Gwen Sherwood is to be given a Special Award for Outstanding Health Professional Educators for the
Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2014“Transformative Learning for Health Equity”. She will be one of
seven to receive this award, and the only nurse. Sponsors of the conference include the World Bank and the
Royal Family of Thailand. Gwen has played a major role in upgrading nursing education around the world,
but particularly in China, where she has been heavily involved for the past two decades. More recently, she
has been lecturing on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) in the US, in Thailand and China and
other countries.
GROUNDS COMMITTEE NEWS
A letter was received recently from Meals on Wheels Executive Director, Stacy Yusko, addressed to our ministers and the Binkley community. It reads in part:
“A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Meals on Wheels for the recent improvements to the sidewalk
entrance to the church building. We are thrilled beyond words each time we roll our meals up on the dolly!
Our volunteers appreciate the safer walking surface and we think it looks pretty as well! You are an
extraordinarily generous church with a robust outreach focus and we have been the beneficiary of MANY
years. We don’t thank you often enough, so we wanted to take this opportunity to state it clearly. The support, concern and advocacy efforts that we receive from you are unparalleled. No other single congregation
does as much for the Meals on Wheels program as you do. ….Blessings to you all and a Happy 2014!”
(Note: The Meals on Wheels organization made a donation to the church to contribute toward the sidewalk
renovation. We are grateful for their support and presence in our church.)
SMALL GROUP NEWS
BINKLEY DAYTIME BOOK GROUP
Tuesday 10:30 am
February 25
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
discussion lead by: Anne Winfield
FRIDAY NIGHT BINKLEY READERS
6pm
February 14
Souls raised from the Dead by: Doris Betts
Discussion led by:
Nancy Joyner
At the home of Linda Vaughn
MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday 9-9:45 am Chapel
SERMON-SHAPING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday 1 pm Library
BI-WEEKLY FIRESIDE CHATS
Tuesday 7 pm
Feb. 11 & 25
Osborne Home
BYOM (Bring Your Own Marshmallows)
PRIMETIMERS
Wednesday 12:30 pm
February 12
Weldon Thornton: Illustrates the literary greatness
of 1st and 2nd Samuel
Sign up on Dale Osborne's door.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
1
2
4
5
6
8
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
20
21
23
24
25
26
28
Pat Moore; Thanh Siu
Ruth Ann Ross
Meredith Bratcher; Robin Brice; Biruta Nielsen;
Ralf Schmid
Alice Glover; Verla Insko; Jennifer Mahoney;
Carol Rhodes; Judy Sordean; Don Willhoit
Sarah Walker
Susan Preston; Linda Textoris
Ilona Page
Isa Ayad; Tim Bradshaw
Amber Forbus; Vicki Shafer
Barbara Proctor; Fred Schroeder
Jim Dostert; Flavier Ngun Hlown Par
Bill Peck; Karen Stout
Marlene Dickison; Jeff Jenkins; Rachel Jenkins;
Chris McDougald; Mary Lee Tyndall
James Jernigan; Sue Wallace
Karen Reinfurt; Susan Resnik
Steve Jernigan
Russell Hatch
Tyler Berger; Kelly Kimple
Will Powell
Chris Copeland; Kelly Holsopple;
Lal Rin Kimi Thanga; Anna Lee Warasila
Kay Maltbie
Dean Smith
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
2
14
16
18
23
Deborah Cousins & Ralf Schmid
Nancy Berson & John Woodson
Bill & Pat Harriss
Bereket & Winta Selassie
Matthew & Carol Ripley-Moffitt
THANK YOU
A special thank you to Fred Schroeder for restaining
and sealing the labyrinth stand in the Courtyard. The
stand contains information about the history and use
of our unique Binkley labyrinth, and its maintenance
is important. Thanks, Fred!
A quick thank you form the Love Chapel Hill Team
for the donation of items. During the winter season it
is so valuable to help keep our friends safe and
warm. Thank you!
PRAYER CONCERNS
Bob Phillips
Claudia Cannady
Martha Henderson
Marion Summerville
Peggy Kinnaird
Jayne Howard
Bill Bodkin
Willard Hamrick
Curt McLaughlin
Ann Cockrell
Jo Flair
Jack Waddell
Billie Cox
Health Center/Hospital Residents
Ann Overton
Joan Ewing
Marj Boltz
Jean Breckenridge Hilda Moffitt
Ernie Roberts
Laurie Freeman
Annie B. Talbert
Mary Alice Dorton Leo and Rusty Wagoner
Extended Family
Pauline Binkley Cheek
Tal & Beth Black (friends of Marge Miles)
Barbara Brown (daughter-in-law of Gladess Crisp)
Lucile Carman (aunt of Peter Carman)
Kim Carson (friend of Al Wheless)
Mona Chahine (cousin of Ralph Nissler)
Janet Claire (sister of Barbara Elder)
Steve Emrich (friend of Joe and Nan Pardington)
Pat Florian (friend of Janet O’Neal)
Hawk Hawkins (friend of Jane Maske)
Andrew Henley (Carl's son)
David Houser (son of Lynn Houser)
Larry Kupper (friend of Martha Henderson)
Betty Kraus (aunt of Karen Long)
Alec & Steve Lansing (grandson & son of Ginny Lansing)
Jenny Lawrence (cousin of Marge Miles)
Tony Lea (husband of Jo Lea)
Nicholas Marin (newborn grandson of Gretchen Jordan)
Dana Maxfield (sister-in-law of Ginny Lansing)
Joseph Niedzwiecki & Ann Yang (friends of the Andersen’s)
Dot Peterson and family (Susan Resnik's aunt)
Hartley Plyler (friend of Gloria Lightsey-Lewis)
Michael Shoemaker (nephew of Billie Cox)
Pete Shortell (neighbor of Sue Wallace)
Donna Whitley (friend of Martha Henderson)
Divine Healer,
Please give courage and strength to our friends.
Help them to be strong and to heal.
Help them through these difficult times
and provide them with your loving support.
Amen.
please contact the office to remove names from the above lists*
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Brush with Kindness
7 pm Chin Worship,
17, 15
2 8:45 am Early Worship
9:30 am Church School
11 am Worship
1:30 pm Chin Worship, 17
4 pm Carol Woods Wrshp
5 pm Youth Choir
6 pm Youth Group
3
7 pm Diaconate, Lounge
7:30 pm BPS Board Mtg
4
10 am Staff Meeting
1 pm Sermon Shaping, Library
5
9 am Morning Prayer
6 pm Children’s Choir
7:30 pm Chancel
Choir
7:30 pm Interfaith
Mtg, Lib
6
7
8
7 pm Chin Worship,
17, 15
9 8:45 am Early Worship
9:30 am Church School
11 am Worship
1:30 pm Chin Worship, 17
5 pm Youth Choir
6 pm Youth Group
10
7 pm Adult Christian
Formation Team, Lounge
7 pm Board of Outreach,
Library
11
10 am Staff Meeting
1 pm Sermon Shaping, Library
7 pm Fireside Chat,
Osborne Home
12
9 am Morning Prayer
12:30 pm Primtimers
6 pm Children’s Choir
7:30 pm Chancel
Choir
13
7 pm Old Time
Ensemble
14
Binkley Readers
15
7 pm Chin Worship,
17, 15
16 8:45 am Early Worship
9:30 am Church School
11 am Worship
1:30 pm Chin Worship,
Lounge
5 pm Youth Choir
6 pm Youth Group
17
18
10 am Staff Meeting
1 pm Sermon Shaping, Library
19
9 am Morning Prayer
6 pm Children’s Choir
7:30 pm Chancel
Choir
20
Newsletter Deadline
9:30 am Grounds
Committee, Lib
2 pm Carolina
Meadows, Wrshp
21
22
7 pm Chin Worship,
17, 15
23 8:45 am Early Worship
9:30 am Church School
11 am Worship
1:30 pm Chin Worship,
Lounge
5 pm Youth Choir
6 pm Youth Group
24
12 pm Peace & Justice ,
Library
7:30 pm BPS Board Mtg
25
10 am Staff Meeting
10:30 Daytime Book
Group, Lib
1 pm Sermon Shaping, Library
7 pm Fireside Chat,
Osborne Home
26
9 am Morning Prayer
6 pm Children’s Choir
7:30 pm Chancel
Choir
27
7 pm Old Time
Ensemble
28
CHURCH FINANCES
GENERAL FUND: December—2013
Totals
Actual
Budget
Difference
$673,020
$666,919
$6,101
PASTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Balance 12/01/2013
Gifts Received
Disbursed
Balance 12/31/2013
$3,850
$2,795
-$2,386
$4,259