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NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2014
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Where do you fit into God's Story?
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 Have you ever wondered how your story fits into God's story? Why has God put you on this earth, in North Carolina, Cabarrus County, worshipping at Bethpage Presbyterian Church? Scripture tells us that God knew us before the beginning of time. If that is the case, and we believe it is, then every day has very important implications. Every day is a part of God's eternal plan for His world.
So, let's take that last thought and let's multiply it by 178 members of Bethpage Presbyterian Church. Now we start to see the power of God's plan. Add to this all the Christians in America, North America, the Northern and Southern hemispheres and the power of God's purpose for each one of us, separate and together, becomes powerfully clear. Now add to that all the people of all time: past, present and future! Our God is an Awesome God!!
I'll ask you to think about the first question I posed to you, "Have you ever wondered how your story fits into God's Story for the World? For the next nine months BPC is going to have the opportunity to walk through God's story. Each week, children, teens, young and more mature adults are going to be exploring the scriptures in chronological order. What a rich opportunity this will be! How wonderful on June 1st to say, "I have read through the entire story of God's purpose for the world! I know what my part in God's Story is!"
The price of this journey of faith is the cost of the abridged translation of the Bible (it lists at $20.00 a piece - we ask you to pay only what you can) and the honor of spending time each week reading about how God loves his creation and will do anything to redeem us from our brokenness. I urge everyone to take part in this wonderful journey of faith at Bethpage Presbyterian Church.
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Flowers for This Sunday's Worship - August 24th
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| The flowers in the fellowship hall this Sunday, August 24th are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Rally Day and in recognition of teachers, leaders and coaches within our congregation who dedicate their lives for instruction to all ages.
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Expressing Our Condolences
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| The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Sarah Parks and family in the death of her sister-in-law, Marie Wagner. We join with her family as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.
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RALLY DAY Celebration - This Sunday, August 24th!
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 This Sunday, August 24, 2014, we will have our annual Rally Day Celebration in the Pavilion immediately following the 9:55 AM Worship Service. Hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings will be provided. There will be games for young and old. The only thing you need to bring is yourself, your family, and perhaps a lounge chair. Please plan to join us for this afternoon of fun and fellowship! Our Worship Service will include The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be followed by a GA Update with Rev. Robert Austell. Please come!back to top |
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The Christian Education Committee needs volunteers for the 2014-2015 year. We need Youth Sunday School Teachers and Helpers, Children's Worship Leaders and Helpers, and Nursery attendants for the 9:55 AM Worship Service. Our plan is to return to the one month at a time scheduling format to coordinate with all the other volunteer needs during our services and programs. As we embark on a church wide use of "The Story," we have wonderful materials ready to train our children in this weekly program in Sunday School, Children's Worship and Senior Highs. We need your help, so please sign up at Rally Day this Sunday or contact Carrie Paxton or Roger Hamilton.
Thank you, Christian Education Committee
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Volunteers Needed for Fred L. Wilson Open House Event
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If you would like to help at the Fred L. Wilson Elementary School Open House this Monday, August 25th, from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, please contact Chris Ferguson at 704-680-2783.
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Sunshine Group Meets This Tuesday - August 26th
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The Sunshine Group will meet at 9:00 AM this Tuesday, August 26th at Porky's II in Landis. Everyone is invited!
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School Supply Drive During the Month of August
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The Mission and Evangelism Ministry Area will be holding a school supply drive for Fred L. Wilson Elementary School during the entire month of August. The teachers' "wish list" of supplies is:
- Dry Erase Markers
- Clorox Wipes
- Gallon and Quart Ziplock Bags
- Post-It Notes
- Yellow Highlighters
- Tissues
- Economy Baby Wipes
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College and Military Addresses
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We need the addresses of any members of our Bethpage church family who will be in college or serving in the military this year! You may get your address to us by writing it on the Ritual of Friendship pad, e-mailing it to info@bethpagechurch.org, or calling the church office (704-933-2209). Please help us keep in touch with these folks while they are away from home!
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KAPM Breakfast Meeting - September 7th
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All Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men and Women are invited to attend the quarterly breakfast meeting of the KAPM on Sunday, September 7th from 8:00 until 9:00 AM at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church, 8701 Mooresville Road, Concord. We will enjoy wonderful fellowship and great food in the company of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Our dear friend, Lorie Fees, Development Manager and Church Liaison for Barium Spring Home for Children, will be our guest speaker. For further information, please contact Frank Melton at 704-795-8114 or 704-279-7583.
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Mark Your Calendar!
Our Wednesday evening G.I.F.T. Program
resumes on September 10th.
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Spares and Pairs will not meet in August or September, but will resume on Monday, October 6th, at 6:30 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.
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221 General Assembly of the PCUSA - Final Actions
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In memory of George Oehler, Jr.:
Betty Christy
In memory of Melvin Helms:
Betty Christy
Rick and Diane Mullinax
In memory of Mary McKnight:
Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Rodgers, Jr.
Jerry and Joyce Deal
Janice Morgan
Gipson Rumple IV
Aubrey and Alice Tarlton
Betty Christy
Rick and Diane Mullinax
Darrell and Doris Ann Ballard
Ethel Overcash
Wayne and Christel Josey
George and Barbara Suggs
Open Sunday School Class
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 Prayer Joys & Concerns |
August 17:
Joys: Members of the congregation and women of the church for their love and support DURING Mary's illness and funeral (Eric McKnight), Beth Hintz's dad is recovering beautifully from his back surgery (Beth Hintz), School starting for all our youth and teachers - special prayers for our college freshmen (Rev. Ellen)
Concerns: Daren Barger recovering from a heart attack (Jerry Deal), Jason Deal - searching for a new job (Joyce Deal), Glenn Bickerstaff in hospital (Diane Mullinax), Ann Ennis surgery on Tuesday (Rick Mullinax), Eloise Rumple is healing/getting therapy at home (Beth Hintz), Pat Trice in and out of hospital, Micah having dentistry issues (Hannah Grey)
August 10:
Joys: Youth Mission Trip
Concerns: Eloise Rumple, Linda Linn - tests, Stephany - tests (Fred Helms), Seniors going off to college, Eric McKnight and Petrea Family
August 3:
Joys: Choir bulletin board (Jean Brown), Shirley Helms is here (Rev. Ellen), Ann and Jim Measmer - here today (Rev. Ellen), Joyce Deal's foot surgery went well (Jerry Deal), Barbara Shifflett as she continues to heal from hip surgery (Sherry Childers)
Concerns: Margaret Griffin at the death of her uncle (Rev. Ellen), Christians being Martyred in the Middle East (Rev. Ellen), Georganne Kerley still having lung issues, Louis McCreary - balance issues (Barbara Suggs), Phillip Eckels in car accident, Stephanie to have oral surgery, George Blackman, late nieces husband passed, children in our prayers (Becky Eckels), Dad's back surgery (Beth Hintz), Lambert Family following his death (Phil Allen), Middlemis Family in our prayers
July 27:
Joys: Adam got a job (Hannah Gray), Youth had a great mission trip and safe return from New Orleans, LA (Jean Brown), Cat's wrist is healing and her mother has found good treatment at CMC-NE (Beth Hintz), Trey and Brittany will be married next week (Betty White), Our congregation's faithfulness (Rev. Ellen), Glenda Kirkman healing (Joyce Deal)
Concerns: Joyce having surgery (Jerry Deal), Brother-in-law Todd and his family (Charlotte Penland), Rick Mullinax as he undergoes Chemotherapy (Diane Mullinax), Diane Mullinax as she cares for Rick (Rev. Ellen), Mary and Eric McKnight (Janice M.), Chip Hunter - health issues perhaps Lou Gehrig disease (Carrie Paxton)
BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER: Paul Christy
TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER: Shirley Helms
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
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USHERS
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GREETERS
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Head Usher: Jenny Linebarrier
Ushers: Steve Gaskey, Nelda Riggs, Gipson Rumple, Linda VanPelt
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Tom & Teresa Kincaid
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LECTOR
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Jean Brown
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CHILDREN'S NURSERY
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Rally Day
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WORSHIP
Sara Rodgers & Al Smith
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
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CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
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Rally Day
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Communion
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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Worship Service - 81
Sunday School - 30
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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8/17/14
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Year-to-date
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General Budget Giving
Weekly Budget Needs
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$3,085.00
$4,854.43
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$154,943.94
$160,196.19
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2014: $2,527.06
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Lectionary for the week of August 24 - 30, 2014
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014 back to top |
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Please drop us an email and let us know if there is something you would like to see included in the newsletter.
We would love to hear from you!
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Sunday School at 9:00 AM - Worship Service at 9:55 AM
6020 Mooresville Road - Kannapolis NC 28081
704-933-2209 (church office phone)
Church office hours: 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM, Mon - Fri
Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner: 704-431-3700
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