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February 15, 2015 - Transfiguration of the Lord
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"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray
and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from
heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14
There are a number of exciting things going on at BPC! We have the continuation of The Story! Someone recently told me they had been in the church all their life and had never read through the entire Bible. For them The Story was a fulfillment of an obligation they had been taught all Christians should do. They hadn't and had felt shame about that. Now they felt no shame! That is exciting. Lent is approaching, a time of spiritual renewal and reflection!! That is exciting given that we have a loving God who is always ready and willing to bring us into deep relationship and transformation, when we turn to him!!! We have an ad hoc committee that is looking at our beautiful buildings and discerning what kind of improvements need to be made, in phases, to strengthen our ministry. That is very exciting! Worship, learning, grace . . . all these things are alive and happening at BPC. How many more things could you add to this list?
Recently, we have begun using a new Joys and Concerns System during our morning worship service. The use of written prayer cards, mixed with verbal requests seems to be going very well. This coupled with our Prayer Shawl Ministry shows BPC's growing commitment to prayer. We can honestly say that this is a praying church! Yet, how are we "Seeking God's face" as it pertains to BPC's next steps in healing and growth?
An Opportunity: Lent begins on February 18th this year! This six week season, by its very nature, is designed as a time to deepen our Christian prayer life. How about at BPC? Are any of you interested in joining a prayer group to pray together on a weekly basis for BPC; its present ministry and God's desires for our future ministry? If this invitation excites you, if you feel the Holy Spirit guiding you to be a part of this discernment, please contact me at 704-431-3700 or ellen@bethpagechurch.org. We can coordinate our meeting time based on the schedules of those who respond to this invitation.
Blessings, Rev. Ellen
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 This week - Chapter 17
"The Kingdom's Fall"
Personal Journaling
Adult Lessons
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Flowers in the Church Sanctuary This Sunday
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The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, February 15th, are given by Margaret Griffin to the Glory of God and in loving honor of her daughter, Lori Ambrose, in celebration of her birthday on February 19th.
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Blood Drive at BPC - Monday, February 16th!
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Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and Bethpage Presbyterian Church are having a community blood drive this 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. For every blood donation made, CBCC will donate seven pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank. Please remember to bring a current officially-issued photo ID to donate.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - February 17th
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 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 this 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. |
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Our Wednesday evening supper and G.I.F.T. Program
is cancelled this week so that we may all participate
in the Ash Wednesday Service together.
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"Suds of Love" - Thursday, February 19th
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Bethpage Presbyterian Church continues its ministry with Fred L. Wilson Elementary School with the Laundromat Ministry, "Suds of Love." We need volunteers to be at Harris Laundromat (1205 West C Street, Kannapolis) on Thursday, February 19th from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM and 6:00 until 9:00 PM. If you would be available on that day, please contact Christel Josey (704-706-5752) or Chris Ferguson (704-680-2783). If you can't volunteer on the 19th, but would still like to help, we need donations of quarters and laundry detergent. Thanks for your support!
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Lenten Bible Study - Coming February 24th!
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 Romans: Encountering the Gospel's Power is the name of a six week Lenten Study I will be teaching beginning on Tuesday, February 24th at 10:30 AM in the Session Room. Lent is a wonderful time to look at our faith and all that God has lovingly done for us in Jesus Christ! We will be using John Stott's Study of Romans. You can order your own book or bring $9.00 on the 24th to cover the cost of the book! Please, e-mail me at ellen@bethpagechurch.org to reserve your spot and book! Blessings, Rev. Ellen |
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Wreath Making Party - February 28th
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Interested in making something beautiful for your home or as a gift? Please join the Fellowship Ministry Team on Saturday, February 28th at 9:00 AM in the BPC Fellowship Hall for a Wreath Making Party! No special skills required! We will have ladies on hand to teach or assist you in creating a beautiful 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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Quarterly Meeting of KAPM - March 1st
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The quarterly breakfast meeting of the Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men will be held on Sunday, March 1st, 8:00 AM at Second Presbyterian Church, 1578 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis. We shall begin with a wonderful breakfast which is always accompanied by great fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. At this meeting of KAPM, we are honored to welcome Darrell Hinnant, Mayor of the City of Kannapolis, who will present our program. We encourage you to invite your fellow church members, friends and neighbors to join us for this exciting meeting. ALL are welcome! For further information, contact Frank Melton at 704-279-7583 or 704-795-8114.
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Worship Service with Communion - March 1st
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In memory of Dot Brown:
Bill and Peggy Overcash
Myrtle Broome
Eloise and Gip Rumple
Sunshine Group
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Would You Like to Place Flowers in the Church?
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Do you have a special day in your life or your family's lives that you would like to commemorate? You may want to place flowers in the BPC sanctuary during the Sunday morning worship service to honor that day. If you would like to place flowers in the church, please contact Margaret Griffin at 704-932-7418.
There is also a sign-up sheet in the hallway between the Sunday school office and the sanctuary, where you may add your name for a particular date.
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February 8:
Joys: Joyce Deal - came through her treatment well (Jerry Deal), Calvin Rodgers - back home resting and healing (Sandra Cox), Corey Christy - doing well after surgery (Betty Christy)
Concerns: Holly Young - continue praying (Joyce Deal), Helen Kasper's Family at her passing (Charlotte Penland), Jennifer Covington - lumpectomy (Vicki Gurley's co-worker), Ella Light and her son Michael Gibson - he is in critical condition with organ failure (Janice Morgan), Darlene Gantt & Family - cancer has taken over Darlene's body and only has 4 to 6 weeks left to live (Becky Eckels), Ronnie Hall's family and friends who passed away - for the Lord's grace and love (Ronnie Hall)
February 1:
Joys: Calvin Rodgers - healing well from surgery (Rob & Sandra Cox)
Concerns: Calvin Rodgers - healing from loss of sister (Rob & Sandra Cox), Family of Susan Wilson - she passed away due to brain aneurysm on Friday night (Marty Paxton), Holly Young - meeting with doctors to plan radiation treatments (Joyce Deal), Bobby Wise Family - Dad, Walt Wise in critical condition after emergency aorta blockage surgery (Rick Mullinax), Nicole Averett - pregnancy complications and delivery soon (Kirkman Family), Leigh Ann Allen - lost her job (Amy Ritchie), Duert Cress passed away Thursday, father of George Cress (Sarah Parks), Sam Thomas, Curry Fields, and Babe Duval passed away this week (Fred Helms)
January 25:
Joys: Birthdays: Betty White (Cheryl Kusper), and Ethel Overcash (Betty White), Holly Young - brain tumor removed successfully - radiation yet to come (Joyce Deal), Calvin Rodgers is doing well (Rob Cox), Aaron Melton's surgery went well (Rev. Ellen), Ellen Shore's mom - her surgery went well (Ellen Shore), Michael Gunter - Sherry Childers' six month old grandson - home from hospital - healing from pneumonia (Sherry Childers)
Concerns: Cory Christy - surgery with two surgeons involved (Betty Christy), John Stiff - Second Presbyterian Church member in hospital with pneumonia, Sergio and Carla as they await Carla's delivery (Charlotte Penland), Family of Earl Lentz, Sr. on his passing, Appalachian State community on6th student death (Amy Ritchie), Allie Melton (Charlotte Penland)
January 18:
Joys: Ronnie Hall - stomach issues (Rev. Campbell Gardner), Calvin Rodgers - home from surgery and recuperating (Rev. Campbell Gardner), Mrs. Tate - Glenda Kirkman's mother (Glenda Kirkman), Dot Brown's completion of her baptismal vows and resurrection to Eternal Life (Rev. Campbell Gardner), Jean Brown's birthday (Rev. Campbell Gardner), Terry Suther is home and recuperating well, Walter and Lacy are well (Fred Helms), 51st Wedding Anniversary of Phil and Ann Allen (Amy Ritchie), Amy Ritchie was hired by Shoe Show (Amy Ritchie), Suds of Love served six families this last Thursday (Chris Ferguson)
Concerns: Aaron Melton to have reconstructive surgery this week at CMC-Main (Jimmie Melton), Clayton Family - diagnoses of friend Brantley's father with stage four cancer (Matt Josey), Holly Young - Ken and Jan Young's daughter - surgery for brain tumors on 1/21/2015 (Joyce Deal)
BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER: Paul Christy
TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER: Shirley Helms
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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HEAD USHER
Dennis Graybeal
USHERS
Rob and Sandra Cox
Larry and Nelda Riggs
LECTOR
Connie Goodman
CHILDREN'S NURSERY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Al Smith & Ellen Shore
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Marty Paxton & Peggy Overcash
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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February 8th
Sunday Worship - 85
Sunday School - 53
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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2/8/2015
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Year-to-date
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General Budget Giving
Weekly Budget Needs
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$5,705.00
$4,620.95
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$25,803.00
$27,725.70
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $544.00
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Lectionary for the week of February 15 - 21, 2015
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Sunday, February 15, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
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