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NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2014
A Word from Rev. Ellen - Good Reading This Summer

            When I was a campus minister, I spent a summer at Ocean City, New Jersey. Each day I had two hours in the late morning to myself. I'd walk down the boardwalk, set my chair up where the beach met the water and read a good book. Ever since then, this sun kissed picture has been my summer icon. What means summer to you?

             Beach and books! A classic combination. This summer I have been immersing myself in � of that combo - a good book. What am I reading? THE Good Book! The Bible. It means some pretty intensive reading, but really illuminating! Reading 10 to 15 chapters a day, I have been blessed by the wisdom, the encouragement and the never changing character of God, chronicled in the Bible's pages.

             Ernest is preaching this week on the Presbyterian tradition of the priesthood of all believers. Reading the Bible, Ernest's preaching; all these things remind me of the Presbyterian tradition of solo scriptura - life led and fed by scripture alone. Why even our denomination's name comes from the book of Acts, presbyteros - elder.

             My summer wish: that I will live my life reading this great book over and over again, immersing myself in God's wisdom and coming to know the Word made Flesh through the Holy Spirit's illumination in scripture. I know that this goal is shared by many of you. I cannot think of a better way to pass this summer, fall, winter and spring. Perhaps this summer's reading experience will replace the sunny icon of ocean beaches and books as my new definition of summer? God bless you all. May God allow this summer to be a time when all of us find a new season of blessing and growth in the Lord.  Blessings, Rev. Ellen  

Flowers in the Church Sanctuary This Sunday - June 29th
The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, June 29th are given by Jean and Jo Brown to the Glory of God and in loving honor of the anniversary of our parents' wedding, on June 30th.  
Coffee Perks - Safety Awareness & Self Defense - July 3rd

The next monthly meeting of Coffee Perks will be held on Thursday, July 3rd, at 10:00 AM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  Michael Baez, Certified Martial Arts Instructor, will be speaking to the group on senior awareness, protection and self defense when out in public, parking lots, shopping, social events, etc.  Invite your friends and church members to make this a morning out for information on safety awareness to you, a friend, grandchild or someone for whom you may be out with on occasion.  A social time with refreshments will be provided by Comfort Keepers In-Home Care.

Please RSVP to Ann Measmer

at [email protected] or 704-640-5152.

Spares & Pairs Meeting - July 7th

Spares and Pairs will meet Monday, July 7th at 6:30 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is asked to bring a snack and drink.  See you there! 

Communion - July 13th

A RightNow Media Tip

School's out all summer!  Do you have small children or youth in your house this summer that could use some entertaining, faith building TV programming?  Sign up for RightNow Media.  Hours of great, Christian viewing are just an e-mail away.  (You can even take them to the beach on your IPad.)  Call or email us ([email protected]) at the church office and we will make sure you get an e-mail invitation from RightNow Media.

 

 

Eat at Texas Roadhouse and Support FirstPage Fusion!
Eat at Texas Roadhouse (7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28025) on Sunday, July 27th anytime between the hours of 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM and FirstPage Fusion will receive 10% of your total purchase.  Be sure to let your server know that you represent Bethpage "FirstPage Fusion."  Cut your wait in half and CALL AHEAD, 704-979-3090. 
Vacation Bible School at BPC - July 28 - 31, 2014
Bethpage Church, together with the congregation of Latin Mission Christ Savior, invite all children to gear up at Workshop of Wonders:  Imagine and Build with God Vacation Bible School.  Explore and experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God!  The fun begins Monday, July 28th and ends on Thursday, July 31st.  The schedule for each night will be -- supper beginning at 5:30, followed by the program starting at 6:15 and ending at 8:00 PM.  The adventure includes music that will wow your ears, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission work, delicious snacks, great games, and more!  Prepare to be a part of all the excitement at Workshop of Wonders!

 

"You are the God who works wonders."  Psalm 77:14a 

Report from the CCM Mobile Food Pantry

On Thursday, June 19th, volunteers from Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Latin Mission Christ Savior, CCM and the Charlotte Food Bank gathered in the Bethpage parking lot to hand out food.  364 families received 4 to 5 bags of food each.  Thank you to all who supported this mission --- our faithful volunteers who worked out in the hot weather and to those who could not be here, thank you for your prayers.  The Bethpage mission of "Feed My Sheep" continues with your support! 

A Thank You Note from Fred Helms

To My Church Family,

I wish to thank all of you for nominating me as a candidate for the "Older Adult Award."  I am humbled and honored to have received this award.  I am so blessed and proud to be a member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church.  Thank you for all the support you have given to me.  I will always cherish the love you have shown to me and my family through all the years that I have been a member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church.

In Christ's love, Fred Helms 

A Thank You Note from Dot Brown

Dear Bethpage Church Family,

Thank you so much for the prayer support and well wishes for my cataract surgery this past Monday, June 23rd, and during my recovery this week.  I have been to my post-op checkup and the doctor says I'm doing great!  I appreciate your love and support.

Sincerely, Dot Brown 

Mark Your Calendar for These July Events

July 3 at 10:00 AM:  Coffee Perks in BPC Fellowship Hall

July 4 Independence Day Holiday, church office closed

July 14 - July 18, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM:  Girl Scout Day Camp at BPC facilities

July 18 - July 19:  Girl Scout sleepover in BPC Fellowship Hall

July 19 - July 25:  FirstPage Fusion Mission Trip to New Orleans

July 19 at 9:30 AM:  Charlotte Presbytery meeting at Amity Church

July 20 at 9:55 AM:  Worship Service with Elder Ordination/Installation

July 27, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM:  Eat at Texas Roadhouse to raise funds

for FirstPage Fusion

July 28 - 31, 5:30 - 8:00 PM:  Vacation Bible School at Bethpage 

   
PrayerJoysConcernsPrayer Joys & Concerns

June 22

 

Joys:  221 GA finished their business - safe travel for all concerned, Amy Ritchie's surgery went well, CCM Mobile Food Pantry was a huge success (Rev. Ellen), Pope Francis and the Catholic Church's censure of the Mafia - keep them safe (Beth Hintz)

 

Concerns:  George - friend of Garrett and Madison in hospital, Eddie Baucom (Teresa Kincaid), Mary McKnight - continued prayers (Janice Morgan), Richard Keasler Sr.'s family after his passing (Ed Kusper), Glenn Bickerstaff has moved to CMC Rehab and Iraqi Christians being slaughtered in Iraq (Rev. Ellen), Carolyn White - not responding to Chemo as expected (Alice Tarlton), cataract surgery for Dot Brown this week (Dot Brown)

 

June 15

 

Joys:  General Assembly in Detroit, Aaron Melton here today, families in church today, Fathers (Rev. Ellen), Diane Mullinax's good report (Rick Mullinax)

 

Concerns:  Donald Gray - hand surgery this week (Hannah Gray), Caleb Keston had a severe hand injury (Ed Kusper), Christine still in hospital (Sherry Childers), Amy Ritchie's surgery this week, Glenn Bickerstaff back at CMC-NE, Barbara Fields - arm injury, Jean Brown - leg injury (Rev. Ellen), Betty Christy (Rick Mullinax), Tom Hardis - pneumonia and heart problems in hospital, Melissa Jacklin - major surgery

 

June 8

 

Joys:  Beth Hintz passed all her medical tests (Beth Hintz), Madison Cox, Leslie Gibson, Joshua Sholly and Jacob Smith - our four confirmands and their families (Rev. Ellen), Mary McKnight - pain under control (Eric McKnight), Alexis - scored 100% on her tests (Ralph Smith), Janet Fitzpatrick's continued health (Wayne Josey)

 

Concerns:  Jimmie Melton - healing from arm injury and dog bite - all in one week (Charlotte Penland), the Family of Bob and Judy Dayvault on a cancer diagnosis (Gipson Rumple), Ralph Chapman and those involved in a car accident (Ed Kusper), Francis Tate - transitioning to nursing care and Glenda as she continues with her course of treatment (Heather Kirkman), Betty Christy - undergoing medical tests (Becky Eckels), Greg Thompson's father (Becky Eckels)

 

June 1

 

Joys:  Becky Eckels - traveling mercies (Betty Christy), Sheila Grey - back in church today (Rev. Ellen), all the birthdays this week - Lisa, Rick, and Joshua, Christina married on the 23rd (Sherry Childers), Richie and Heather Goodman's 2nd Anniversary (Connie Goodman)

 

Concerns:  Family of David Allen who passed away this last week (Rev. Ellen), Mary McKnight, Grady James - neighbor of Tom and Margaret, Raymond Johnson - car accident, Glenn Bickerstaff - back surgery (Margaret Griffin), Amanda - summer school, Amy Ritchie - surgery on June 18th (Amy Ritchie), Gary Compton's family (Charlotte Penland), Christina is having complications in her pregnancy (Sherry Childers), Beth Hintz - tests this week (Beth Hintz)
 

BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER:  Paul Christy

CAROLINAS REHABILITATION NORTHEAST:  Glenn Bickerstaff

LUTHERAN HOME AT TRINITY OAKS:  Melvin Helms
TRANSITIONAL HEALTH SERVICES:  Helen Russell
TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER:  Shirley Helms
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER:  Eloise White
ServingThisSundayServing This Sunday

 

GREETERS

USHERS

Macky & Judy Petrea

Head Usher:  Rob Cox

Ushers:  Curt Gibson, Bill & Peggy Overcash, Carrie Paxton

 

LECTOR

Richie Goodman

 

CHILDREN'S NURSERY

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Ellen Shore & Carrie Paxton

WORSHIP

Ellen Shore & Carrie Paxton

 

YOUNG CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

Sandra Cox & Brandi Coley

Sandra Cox

 

 

ServingThisSundayRecent Honorarium

In honor of Fred Helms:  His Family  

  

ServingThisSundayOur Attendance and Financial Stewardship

  

OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP

Sunday Worship - 89

Sunday School - 46

 

OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

 

 6/22/14

Year-to-date

General Budget Giving

 

Weekly Budget Needs

$5,073.00

 

$4,854.43

$120,049.94

 

$121,360.75

10�-A-Meal Offering received for 2014: $2,009.10

  

DailyLectionaryLectionary for the week of June 29 - July 5, 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014


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Saturday, July 5, 2014

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