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NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2014


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Communion on Christ the King Sunday - November 23rd
  
Expressing Our Condolences
The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to the family of Larry Drye, brother of Connie Goodman and uncle of Richie Goodman.  We join with his family as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.


Personal Journaling

Adult Lessons

    

Join Bethpage for Hanging of the Greens - November 23rd
The Worship Area Team invites the Bethpage congregation to help in preparing our church for Advent.  The Hanging of the Greens is a wonderful tradition at Bethpage.  Please join us this Sunday, November 23rd from 1:30 until 5:00 PM to decorate the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall as we anticipate the birth of our King.  After we finish decorating, everyone is invited to go as a group and enjoy a meal and time of fellowship at Texas Roadhouse (7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28025) to support the Senior High Youth Group's fundraiser.  If you have any questions, please contact Richie Goodman.  
Senior High Youth Christmas Tree Sale
This Sunday, November 23rd is the deadline for turning in orders to the Senior High Youth for Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands. Order forms will be available in this Sunday's worship service bulletin, at www.bethpagechurch.org, or outside the church office.  Items can be picked up in the BPC pavilion/parking lot on Saturday, November 29th from 2:00 until 3:00 PM. Payment must accompany orders. Please make checks payable to Bethpage Senior Highs.  
Eat at Texas Roadhouse and Support the Senior High Youth Group - November 23rd
Eat at Texas Roadhouse (7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28025) this Sunday, November 23rd anytime between the hours of 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the Bethpage Senior High Youth Group will receive 10% of your total purchase.  Be sure to let your server know that you represent "Bethpage Presbyterian Senior High Youth Group."  Cut your wait in half and CALL AHEAD, 704-979-3090. 
Consecration Sunday
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Consecration Sunday service.  The response was overwhelming.  Ed Hosack's message was so inspirational and the meal catered by K & W Restaurants was delicious.  In addition, we have wonderful news to share with you!  We received 56 Estimate of Giving Cards totaling $213,212.00 to be used for God's work next year.  If you have not turned in a card and want to be a part of the exciting, growing ministry at Bethpage Presbyterian Church, you can mail it, drop it off at the church office or place it in the offering plate on Sunday.
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
The deadline for items for the November 30th edition of The Beth Page is Monday, November 24th.  There will not be a Wednesday evening supper or G.I.F.T. Program on Wednesday, November 26th.  The church office will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.  
Sunshine Group
The Sunshine Group will meet Tuesday, November 25th, 9:00 AM at Breakfast Time, 1170 Copperfield Blvd., Concord.  This is the old Bob Evans Restaurant building located across the road from Cracker Barrel.  Everyone is invited to join us for great Christian fellowship and delicious food!  
Spares and Pairs December Meeting
The Spares and Pairs group will meet on Monday, December 1st at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is requested to bring a snack and/or drink.  See you there!  
Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men Breakfast Meeting
Everyone (men and women) is cordially invited to attend the Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men's quarterly breakfast meeting on Sunday, December 7th at 8:00 AM at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 900 Klondale Avenue, Kannapolis.  The Reverend Sergio Schmidt and his wife, Carla, will present a program on their work with the Latino mission in this community.  Come join us for a fabulous breakfast, great fellowship and an inspiring program! 
It's Time to Order Lights of Love!
Lights of Love are tributes offered In Memory Of or In Honor Of your loved ones during the Christmas season. These lights are placed on the holly tree on the east side of the Sanctuary. The lights cost $1.00 each with proceeds going to Cooperative Christian Ministry - Fuel Assistance. The Listing of Recognition will be included in the December 21st morning worship service bulletin and in the Christmas Eve worship service bulletin. Please fill out an order form and return with your payment to the church office. Extra forms are available here or outside the church office. Please make checks payable to Bethpage Presbyterian Church. Deadline for orders is Sunday, December 7th.
Blood Drive Report
The Mission/Evangelism Ministry Area would like to thank everyone who supported the Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, November 17th.  We received 31 pints and had 6 first-time donors!
Christmas Program at Bethpage - December 14th

The annual Bethpage Christmas Program, The Greatest Story Ever Told, will be held on Sunday, December 14th at 9:00 AM in the church fellowship hall.

Would You Like to Place Flowers in the Church?
If you would like to place flowers in the church please contact Margaret Griffin at 704-932-7418.
   
Recent Memorial

In memory of Larry Drye

(Connie Goodman's brother & Richie Goodman's uncle):

Diane and Rick Mullinax

November is National Hospice Month

November is National Hospice Month --- a time to raise awareness and tell the good news of Hospice.  The following is some information about Hospice you may not know:

  • Hospice provides comfort and care to those whose life is measured in months rather than years.  Care is provided in their home, a nursing home, an assisted living center, or at the Bob & Carolyn Tucker Hospice House.
  • Hospice believes that when quantity of life is limited, quality of life is encouraged.
  • Hospice believes in the dignity of all people and their right to participate in the planning of their end-of-life care.
  • Hospice believes that, although healing of the body may not take place, spiritual and emotional healing can.

If you have questions or just want to talk with someone about hospice care, call a referral coordinator at Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County at 704-935-9434.

PrayerJoysConcernsPrayer Joys & Concerns

November 16:

 

Joys:  Many thank to BPC for the prayers and love you have shown us (Marty and Bick Bickerstaff), Zumbathon - especially Rob Cox and the youth group (Madison Cox)

 

Concerns:  Continued prayers for Joyce Deal and Rick Mullinax (Jenny Linebarrier), Helen Barnhardt had a serious blood sugar drop this week (Janice Morgan), Family of Danny Pike after his passing from a heart attack (Marty Paxton), Family and students of Appalachian State Student who killed himself this last week (Amy Ritchie), Louie Blackmon (Becky Eckels)

 

November 9:

 

Joys:  John and Tess Deal will be having a child on April 6 (Joyce Deal), Ed Hosack - blessings for CCM and thanks for being part of Consecration Sunday, Matthew Kusper got a job in his field near Hickory (Ed and Cheryl Kusper), Veterans and their families!
 

Concerns:  Judy Maybrey - stomach and liver cancer (Jenny Linebarrier), Frances - prayers pleas (Glenda Kirkman), Hannah Gray and Beth Hintz (Charlotte Penland), Police and Veterans (Janice), Goodman family in their loss (Marcia Graybeal), Dec. 4th Joyce Deal to have thyroid surgery (Joyce Deal), Rick and Diane and Thomas (Eric McKnight)

 

November 2:

 

Joys:  Curt Gibson is back in church (Christel Josey), My grand-daughter, Christian Farmer safely delivered a baby girl, Linda Linn's surgery went VERY well (Fred Helms)
 

Concerns:  Jimmie Melton, Joyce Deal, Ernest Gardner - recovery from colds (Rev. Ellen), Margaret Griffin's family with the death of her brother-in-law - George "Pete" Peterson

 

October 26:

 

Joys:  Job interview for Matthew Kusper (Cheryl K.), Fred Helms' family here to honor Helen Helms, and protection for granddaughter, Christen Farmer due to deliver this week (Fred Helms), Heather and Dougie Kirkman announce that they are expecting their first child in May (Heather K.), CVAN Supplies and our care are making a difference for at least one woman with five children (Christel J.)


 Concerns:  Calvin Rodgers tumors found (Brandi C.), Linda Linn to have surgery on Friday (Fred Helms), George Peterson still in ICU, Curt Gibson in hospital with infection and Rick Mullinax as he continues his fight with leukemia (Margaret G.), Barbara Fox - lung cancer surgery and son-in-law Haden Baumgardner - diagnosed with 4th stage cancer (Betty Christy), Brian Brown and family - in the death of his mother, Norma Cox (Becky Eckels), Louie Blackman - health concerns (Becky Eckels)

  

BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER: Paul Christy

BRIAN CENTER:  Glenn Bickerstaff

TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER: Shirley Helms

ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
ServingThisSundayServing This Sunday

  

USHERS

 

 

Head Usher: Kim Shore

 

Ushers: Wayne and Christel Josey,

Dougie and Heather Kirkman

 

LECTOR

 

 

 

CHILDREN'S NURSERY

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Carrie Paxton

 

WORSHIP

Carrie Paxton

YOUNG CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

& CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

 

Jill Hamilton & Kim Gibson

 

  

ServingThisSundayOur Attendance and Financial Stewardship

  

OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP

Worship Service - 70

Sunday School - 44

 

OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

 

 11/16/14

Year-to-date

General Budget Giving

 

Weekly Budget Needs

$3,193.00

 

$4,854.43

$215,298.94

 

$223,303.78

10�-A-Meal Offering received for 2014: $3,620.79

  

Sermon from November 16th
Morning Worship, November 16, 2014 - sermon

Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from the morning worship service on November 16, 2014.

Ruth's faithfulness; the Kinsman Redeemer

  

Our thanks to Jean Brown for uploading the sermons!

DailyLectionaryLectionary for the week of November 23 - 29, 2014

Sunday, November 23, 2014


Monday, November 24, 2014


Tuesday, November 25, 2014


Wednesday, November 26, 2014


Thursday, November 27, 2014


Friday, November 28, 2014


Saturday, November 29, 2014

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photo by Jean Brown

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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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