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NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
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Trading In Your Dreams for Another's
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As I approached mid-life I started to make some startling and unexpected observations. I had dreamed such big dreams when I was younger. The twenties, thirties and forties moved so fast. But now in my fifties, I know beyond a doubt that some of my dreams will never come true. That observation can throw some people into a mid-life crisis. Some just give up. Some have run into so much trouble along the way that they have become weary and chosen to settle for less. Still others may decide to trade one dream in for another.
That's what Joseph did. Talk about a dreamer and the name Joseph is bound to come up. At seventeen he dreamed his ten older brothers would bow down to him. He not only dreamed it, HE WAS FOOLISH ENOUGH TO tell his brothers about it. Now his brothers already had issues with him and he should have known better and kept his mouth shut. After all he was his father's favorite and the gift of that valuable, multi-colored coat hadn't made the jealousy his brothers were feeling any better. Today it would be like giving him a new iPhone 6 while the other siblings got a roll of quarters and a map to a pay phone. Are there pay phones anymore?
No wonder his brothers banded together and tossed the "dreamer" into a ditch, eventually selling him into slavery at the first opportunity. THAT WASN'T IN HIS DREAM. Nor was waking up in Egypt a slave or being in charge of an Egyptian official's house or prison, being in charge or called to interpret the leader's dreams. What a roller coaster ride of ups and downs.
But isn't that just how God works! Sometimes life is up and sometimes it is down, I mean way down. But in every time, God is with us and God has a plan for our lives. If Joseph had not gone through all he went through he would not have been in a position to save his family from starvation or bring them to Egypt, to work some of the most fertile land in the world.
Joseph could have lost hope and missed the whole point of his life. Instead he chose a better story - God's story for his life and because of it Hebrews became Israelites then Jews and out of that people, Jesus Christ, God's Son and our salvation.
Is your life's dream stalled? Look to God. Is the dream not what you thought it would be? Look to God. He may have a new dream for you - but reaching the last one was needed to get to the next dream God has for your life. Nothing is wasted. Live into the highs and lows of life and just like Joseph; you'll have a chapter in God's story to tell.
(Adult Sunday School Lessons)
(Personal Journaling)
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Welcome to Our Church Dr. Anne Hilborn!
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 This Sunday, September 28th, we are privileged to have The Reverend Dr. Anne Hilborn preaching at our 9:55 AM Worship Service. Dr. Hilborn loves Jesus! She has served in PC (U.S.A.) since 1984, most recently as Associate Pastor at Providence PC (1997-2008) and Carmel PC (2008-2014.) Dr. Hilborn was educated at Gordon-Conwell (MRE), Fuller Theological Seminary (M. Div. and D. Min. in Christian Spirituality and Leadership.) She is married to Scott, pastor of Banks PC near Charlotte, and they have two children, Katie and Nathan, who are both in their 20's. We welcome Dr. Hilborn to Bethpage Presbyterian Church! |
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Flowers in the Church This Sunday - September 28th
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| The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, September 28th are given by Margaret and Tom Griffin to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Opal Moore (mother) and Raymond Thompson (uncle).
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Our Pastor Will Be Away September 28th - October 11th
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Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner will be out of the office for vacation September 28th through October 11th. Please call the church office or Macky Petrea, clerk of session, if you have a pastoral care emergency.
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Don't Forget To Make your Supper Reservation!
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Be sure to join us each Wednesday evening at 5:45 for supper! To help us prepare for the correct number of people, we ask that you make a reservation by signing the Ritual of Friendship pad on Sunday morning, by calling the church office (704-933-2209), by submitting a form via the link below, or the church's web site at www.bethpagechurch.org.
If you would like to be on our "standing reservations list" (this means you will remain on the list each week unless you call and ask us to remove you!) please indicate that when you sign up. Also, please be sure to indicate how many adults and how many children in your reservation! Deadline for supper reservations is Tuesday at Noon. We look forward to seeing you each Wednesday!
Make a Supper Reservation!
First Wednesday Evening supper of the 2014-15 Season!
Please join us each Wednesday at 5:45 PM for great food and fellowship!
photo by Jean Brown
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CVAN Paper Products Offering in October
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During the month of October, Bethpage Presbyterian Church will receive a special paper products and cleaning supplies offering for CVAN (Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network).
Special needs requested by CVAN are
paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies,
diapers (size 4, 5, 6), and laundry detergent.
You may drop off your contributions in the sanctuary on Sundays or outside the church office on weekdays during the month of October. CVAN (Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network) provides safety, shelter and support for battered women and their children in Cabarrus County, NC. Since 1982, they have been the place and voice for battered women and children - building a world where every home is a safe home. They appreciate your gifts and ask for your continued support and your prayers.
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Coffee Perks - "Parkinson's Disease" - October 2nd
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Coffee Perks will be held on Thursday, October 2nd, 10:00 until 11:00 AM in the BPC Fellowship Hall. Anne Bybee, Co-Facilitator, Cabarrus County Parkinson's Supprt Group, will be our guest speaker. Parkinson's Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system affecting your movement ability. This disease develops gradually and can often go undetected for long periods of time. Join us to learn about symptoms and progression as well as medications that may slow the process. Invite a friend or someone you believe may have a special interest in learning more about this disease. Refreshments will be provided by Comfort Keepers In-home Care.
or 704-640-5152 by Wednesday, October 1st.
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CVAN's Domestic Violence Awareness Month BBQ - October 2nd
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Would You Like to Place Flowers in the Church?
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| If you would like to place flowers in the church on any of the following Sundays --- October 5th, 12th, or 19th, please contact Margaret Griffin at 704-932-7418.
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The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper - October 5, 2014
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Spares and Pairs - October 6th
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Spares and Pairs will meet on Monday, October 6th, at 6:30 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall. Everyone is requested to bring a snack and/or drink. See you there!
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Fall Wreath Making Party - October 11th
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Interested in making something beautiful for your home or as a gift? Please join the Fellowship Ministry Team on Saturday, October 11th at 9:00 AM for a Fall Wreath Making Party! No special skills required! We will have ladies on hand to teach or assist you in creating a beautiful fall wreath. Please bring a snack to share and the supplies for the wreath you want to make and join us for a morning of fun, fellowship and creativity. Please feel free to invite a friend!
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In memory of Mary McKnight:
Al and Susan, A.J. and Jacob Smith
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 Prayer Joys & Concerns |
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September 21:
Joys: Gratitude for those who helped pack 10,000 meals this Saturday (Jean Brown), My travel to Germany to see my daughter and grandchild (Sherry Childers)
Concerns: Barbara Shifflett's heavy cough (Sherry Childers), Rick's generation of red blood cells (Diane Mullinax)
September 14:
Joys: Madison's 14th birthday (Sara Rodgers), Thanks for prayers (Dot Brown), The Story began this morning (Rev. Ellen), Dot's birthday this week (Jean Brown), Cassidy's birthday (Diane Mullinax), Linda is doing well (Carrie Paxton)
Concerns: Annie Smith and our youth at ASU (Rev. Ellen), Al Brodwen had a severe stroke, Ella shattered her foot (Janice Morgan), Pat Triece is in the hospital (Janice Morgan) Don Elwood fighting cancer (Cheryl Kusper), Prayer for healing for members of the choir (Connie Goodman), Rick Mullinax (Margaret Griffin), Brandi Coley in our prayers
September 7:
Joys: G.I.F.T. Program starts this Wednesday (Christel Josey), The two who gave blood for my transfusions (Rick Mullinax), All the work Christian Education has done for The Story (Kim Gibson)
Concerns: Resolution of some breathing problems (Brandi Coley), Student at ASU missing (Amy Ritchie), Don Landerson in critical condition at home and Georgianna (Barbara Suggs), Praise for healing in mom's hip and prayers for discernment on the other one (Sherry Childers), Eloise White - failing health (Joyce Deal)
August 31:
Joys: Linda VanPelt is home and doing well (Carrie Paxton), Thank you for all your prayers and cards (Ann Ennis), Eric Hamilton and Amanda Ritchie home from college (Rev. Ellen)
Concerns: Ralph Chapman's family on his passing (Ed Kusper), Mrs. Woody's cancer treatment and her son who lost two brothers last year (Chris Ferguson), Portia Fairly - tough times n life (Sherry Childers), Christy Fraiser - Breast cancer treatment (Sandra Cox)
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: Margaret Griffin
Ushers: Sherry Childers, Macky Petrea, Bill & Peggy Overcash
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LECTOR
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Heather Kirkman
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CHILDREN'S NURSERY
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
will be provided as needed
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WORSHIP
will be provided as needed
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
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CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
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Carrie Paxton & Jill Hamilton
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Carrie Paxton & Jill Hamilton
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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Worship Service - 80
Sunday School - 63
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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9/21/14
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Year-to-date
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General Budget Giving
Weekly Budget Needs
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$3,175.00
$4,854.43
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$177,883.94
$184,468.34
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2014: $2,947.86
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Lectionary for the week of September 28 - October 4, 2014
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
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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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