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NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 31, 2014
The Story is Selling Fast!

              We began to sell copies of The Story last Sunday at the Rally Day picnic and we have already sold a case of books! I think these sales point to the desire that many of us have, at BPC, to dig deeper into God's Story in our lives. I am always amazed by how closely I can relate to so many of the characters in the text of the Bible. Do you have this same realization? When I feel Christ's presence in my life, I identify with the women disciples; how they must have felt in Jesus' presence. When I am feeling overwhelmed by God' s call for me, I am transported to Moses' view of the burning bush and God's promise, "I will be with you." How about David's love for the Lord and his courage in the face of Goliath? What's your Goliath story?

                Each week we will be looking at God's Story - God's eternal purpose and how that is shown in the scriptures. But we will also be looking at the individuals in the text. How did they enter into God's Story? How did God use them to show his purpose, love and presence to his creation? Ultimately, I believe that this study will help each of us to discern our story as a part of God's Story. Do we really appreciate how God is using each one of us to redeem his creation? Here is my prayer, "Lord, only 18 days left till we start The Story. Forgive our lack of focus on your Story. Prepare our hearts and minds to look anew on your Word. Renew us in unexpected and exciting ways. AMEN."

                                                                                                Blessings, Rev. Ellen

  

Flowers for This Sunday's Worship - August 31st
The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, August 31st are given to the Glory of God and in loving honor of the Bethpage Presbyterian Church congregation.
Expressing Our Condolences
The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Elizabeth Parks and family in the death of her sister, Margaret Smith Brown and to the family of Ralph Chapman.  We join with these families as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.
Don't forget our August School Supply Drive!

There is still time to bring items for the August school supply drive for Fred L. Wilson Elementary School!    You can bring donations to the church through this Sunday, August 31st.  The teachers' "wish list" of supplies is: 

  1. Dry Erase Markers
  2. Clorox Wipes
  3. Gallon and Quart Ziplock Bags
  4. Post-It Notes
  5. Yellow Highlighters
  6. Tissues
  7. Economy Baby Wipes

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Coffee Perks - "Normal Aging, Dementia or Alzheimer's"

Coffee Perks will be held on Thursday, September 4th, 10:00 until 11:00 AM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  Lesha Dodson, Director of Program & Services, Alzheimer's Association will be our guest speaker.  You or a loved one may be experiencing forgetfulness and you wonder if it's normal aging or something of which to be concerned.  Please join us to hear the 10 Basic Signs of Alzheimer's, what to expect and how to prepare for this debilitating disease.  Lesha will discuss the signs and answer any questions you may have.  Invite your Bethpage friends or anyone whom you think may have concerns for a loved one.  Refreshments will be provided by Comfort Keepers In-home Care.

 

Please RSVP to [email protected] or 704-640-5152

by Noon on  Wednesday, September 3rd.

 

 

KAPM Breakfast Meeting - September 7th
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.
Volunteers Needed

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 contact Carrie Paxton or Roger Hamilton.

Thank you, Christian Education Committee

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 JOIN US FOR A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STORY

at Bethpage Presbyterian Church!

 

The Story is a book of selections from the Bible, arranged chronologically, that reads like a novel. During this unique 31-week experience, every member of the family reads an age appropriate version of The Story. Come discover together with us how our story is found in God's story!

 

Our journey begins September 10, 2014

at 6:20 PM during our G.I.F.T. Program

 

The Story Kick Off

during the 9:55 AM Worship Service

on Sunday, September 14, 2014

 

 

The Story is for every member of the family!

 

 

College and Military Addresses
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 [email protected], or calling the church office (704-933-2209).  Please help us keep in touch with these folks while they are away from home!
Mark Your Calendar!
Our Wednesday evening G.I.F.T. Program
resumes on September 10th.

Spares and Pairs

Spares and Pairs will not meet in September, but will resume on Monday, October 6th, at 6:30 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall. 

Recent Memorials

In memory of Mary McKnight:

Frank and Jimmie Melton

Jim and Gilda Wilkinson

Jim and Pat Waters

Bob and Mildred Keller

 

In memory of Elizabeth G. Smith on her birthday:

Jim and Gilda Wilkinson and Family 

 

   
PrayerJoysConcernsPrayer Joys & Concerns

August 24:

 

Joys:  Ann Ennis' surgery went well, Rick Mullinax at service

(Jimmie Melton)

 

Concerns:  prayers for her daughter, Jen - going to Boston (Beth Hintz), Linda VanPelt hip replacement Wednesday (Carrie Paxton), prayers for Eloise White (Joyce Deal), prayers for all the children and teachers going back to school (Sherry Childers), prayers for Ralph Chapman in at-home Hospice care (Ed Kusper), prayer concern for Randy and Becky who lost their son this week on the night their grandson was born, prayers for Charlotte Penland for test next week and prayers for her brother-in-law Todd, prayers for Amanda for this college year (Amy Ritchie), prayer concerns for safety for Steve and Sandy Gaskey and any other victims of the earthquake in California (Linda VanPelt), prayers for BPC and the meeting this afternoon with Robert Astell

 

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 prayer


BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER: Paul Christy

TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER: Shirley Helms

ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
ServingThisSundayServing This Sunday

 

USHERS

GREETERS

 

Head Usher: Jenny Linebarrier

 

Ushers: Steve Gaskey, Nelda Riggs, Gipson Rumple, Linda VanPelt

 

Tom & Teresa Kincaid

LECTOR

Kim Shore

CHILDREN'S NURSERY

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Carrie Paxton & Cheryl Kusper

WORSHIP

Carrie Paxton

& Melissa Wright

YOUNG CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

Dougie Kirkman & Margaret Griffin

Cheryl Kusper

 
ServingThisSundayOur Attendance and Financial Stewardship

  

OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP

Worship Service - 91

Sunday School - 48

 

OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

 

 8/24/14

Year-to-date

General Budget Giving

 

Weekly Budget Needs

$2,415.00

 

$4,854.43

$157,358.94

 

$165,050.62

10�-A-Meal Offering received for 2014: $2,527.06

  

DailyLectionaryLectionary for the week of August 31 - September 6, 2014

Sunday, August 31, 2014


 Monday, September 1, 2014


Tuesday, September 2, 2014


Wednesday, September 3, 2014


Thursday, September 4, 2014


Friday, September 5, 2014


Saturday, September 6, 2014

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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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