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              The decisions you make and the actions you take affect those around you. Rehoboam learned that lesson the hard way. Rehoboam followed his father Solomon to the throne of Israel. Solomon had exacted harsh labor on the people. A delegation, led by Jeroboam, went to the new king and asked him to take away the harshness.

              In private, Rehoboam asked his elder council what he should do. They advised that he become a servant to the people, lighten their load, and the people would always be faithful servants to the king. His circle of younger friends gave him just the opposite advice. They told him to work the people harder.

              He listened to his friends - took the wrong advice and wound up with a divided kingdom.

              At one time or another all of us are impacted by someone else's decisions or actions. When we suffer the negative consequences of another's wrongheaded decision, God can redeem the situation. Although Rehoboam wound up ruling only two tribes-Judah and Benjamin (as opposed to Jeroboam's rule over ten tribes)-it was through Judah that Jesus came to us; proving that God can redeem any situation!

              We should always consider how our decisions and actions affect those around us. You can make a difference. Obedient to God's will for us, we are more "powerful" than any one of us thinks they are - no matter the station in life you inhabit.

              Rehoboam made a bad decision, but it was really his father Solomon's actions that divided the kingdom. After all, it was Solomon who forsook the one true God and chased after other "gods," neglecting to serve the people and forcing them to work harder. Solomon wasn't too wise after all because he was focused on himself, as reflected in his 700 wives, his gold, and horses; all of which were in direct disobedience to God's counsel.

              His son Rehoboam was merely living out consequence of those decisions and actions. Can we learn from Solomon's mistake by loving God first, loving others second, even those that do not yet know God? People are watching you know! You will be surprised to see how far the ripple effect of your good example can travel. Blessings, Rev. Ellen

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Personal Journaling

Adult Lessons 

Our Annual Church Meeting will be this Sunday, January 25th immediately following the 9:55 AM Worship Service.  Please try to be present for this important meeting in the life of our church. 

Your 2014 church contribution statement will be available for pick up this Sunday, January 25th in the narthex.  Any statements not picked up this Sunday will be mailed on Monday, January 26th.  If you are set up to receive a copy of your statement via email, you should receive it on Friday, January 23rd.  If you have questions or corrections regarding your statement, please contact the church office. 

The Sunshine Group will meet this Tuesday, January 27th at 9:00 AM at Rosie's Restaurant located at the corner of Oakwood Avenue and Roger's Lake Road in Kannapolis.  All are welcomed! 

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Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2015, youth groups across the country will be working together to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities through the Souper Bowl of Caring.  Please support the Bethpage Presbyterian Church youth as they hold soup pots at church doors next Sunday, February 1st, after the 9:55 AM worship service.  All money received here at Bethpage Church goes to CCM to help those in our community. 

The Senior High Youth Group will be sponsoring a "Dinner and a Movie" evening on Saturday, February 7th at 6:00 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults (age 13 and up) and $5.00 for ages 12 and younger.  Tickets can be purchased from any youth group member or advisor.  Proceeds will go toward the Montreat Youth Conference. 

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and Bethpage Presbyterian Church are having a community blood drive on Monday, February 16th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  Cold and flu season are taking its toll on the blood supply.  If you are healthy, please donate!  Every drop stays here --- saving local lives.  Please remember to bring a current officially-issued photo ID to donate. 

You are invited!  Join us for great food, enjoyable fellowship and an important message at the annual Bethpage Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner.  Bring your friends and join other people from the community in the church fellowship hall on Tuesday, February 17th from 5:30 until 8:00 PM as we begin this most important holiday season.  Donations will be accepted and will be used for the Stop Hunger Now event. 

To Our Bethpage Family,

My sister and I thank everyone in our Bethpage Presbyterian Church family for the kindness and sympathy you all gave us this past week.  We are never ready for that separation, no matter how much "warning" we might have.  We are sad to be left behind, but grateful for all of your affection that made our goodbye easier to bear.  We know that she has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, and with the others of her family who have left us for their Home in glory.  I know that mama would say to you all, "Thank you for your prayers, your love, and your support."  We know that we walk on, holding God's hand, while mama holds God's other hand, so the separation is both narrow and temporary.  Thank you for walking with us.

In Christian love, Jean and Jo Brown 

In memory of Dot Brown:

Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Rodgers, Jr.

Alice and Aubrey Tarlton

Jerry and Joyce Deal

Janice Morgan

Barbara Shifflett

Steve and Sandy Gaskey

Women's Bible Study Group 3

Wayne and Christel Josey

Betty Christy

In honor of Ethel Overcash on her 94th birthday, January 25th:

Upper Room Sunday School Class

December 28:

TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER: Shirley Helms

Sunday, January 25, 2015

• Morning Psalms 67; 150
• First Reading Isaiah 47:1-15
• Second Reading Hebrews 10:19-31
• Gospel Reading John 5:2-18
• Evening Psalms 46; 93 

Monday, January 26, 2015

• Morning Psalms 57; 145
• First Reading Isaiah 48:1-11
• Second Reading Galatians 1:1-17
• Gospel Reading Mark 5:21-43
• Evening Psalms 85; 47 

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

• Morning Psalms 54; 146
• First Reading Isaiah 48:12-21 (22)
• Second Reading Galatians 1:18-2:10
• Gospel Reading Mark 6:1-13
• Evening Psalms 28; 99 

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

• Morning Psalms 65; 147:1-11
• First Reading Isaiah 49:1-12
• Second Reading Galatians 2:11-21
• Gospel Reading Mark 6:13-29
• Evening Psalms 125; 91 

Thursday, January 29, 2015

• Morning Psalms 143; 147:12-20
• First Reading Isaiah 49:13-23 (24-26)
• Second Reading Galatians 3:1-14
• Gospel Reading Mark 6:30-46
• Evening Psalms 81; 116 

Friday, January 30, 2015

• Morning Psalms 88; 148
• First Reading Isaiah 50:1-11
• Second Reading Galatians 3:15-22
• Gospel Reading Mark 6:47-56
• Evening Psalms 6; 20 

Saturday, January 31, 2015

• Morning Psalms 122; 149
• First Reading Isaiah 51:1-8
• Second Reading Galatians 3:23-29
• Gospel Reading Mark 7:1-23
• Evening Psalms 100; 63 

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