Lent is upon us! This past Tuesday morning six members of BPC traveled through snow and ice to attend the first Lenten study on Paul's great OPUS, the book of Romans. Last Sunday we began a new prayer group that will meet each Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:35 AM, in the sanctuary, to pray for Kannapolis and Bethpage's ministry. Why all these new endeavors in Lent? Because by its very nature, Lent is a brief time when we can put extra effort into preparing our hearts for Jesus' eternal OPUS; Easter: the moment of his eternally freeing resurrection.

              Are you taking these six weeks to look at your life anew, to clear away the things that have so cluttered your life, both physically and spiritually?

              The true wonder of our Lord is that whether we are aware of His purpose and presence in our lives, God is there, Christ's mercy and grace are waiting for us, The Holy Spirit's guidance is ever tenacious and faithful. God is always there for his faithful; those of us who weave in and out of faith's focus. This pattern used to be called "back sliding." I just call it the realities of sin and how sin affects my ability to perceive and rest in God's, day in, day out, faithfulness, God's eternal presence; proof positive of my need for a savior.

              So I will ask the question again, "How are you using these six weeks of Lent to see you life anew, clearing away the things that clutter your life, both physically and spiritually?

              DO NOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS! See this Lent as a spring cleaning, an inventory of the truths in your life. Free yourself from the things that do not bring life. Return to the place of your grace, your peace, your vitality - a renewing time for your faith - Lent. It's not too late to join the Bible study on Romans every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Maybe you would like an evening time - let me know? Working??? - It's not too late to attend G.I.F.T. on Wednesday night at 5:45, not too late to show up to church just a bit earlier - to pray for our beloved community at 8:00 AM. Not been in church in a while? We miss you! Point is, it's not too late to make a new start in any area of your life. Not too late to experience anew the dearest gift, the greatest treasure; Jesus Christ. After all, new beginnings are what Lent is all about.  Blessings, Rev. Ellen 

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Sermon from 2/22/2015

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 fellows 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.

The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, March 1st, are given by Kathy Cress and Jenny Linebarrier and families to the Glory of God and in loving honor of their mother, Sarah Parks for her birthday on February 28th and in loving memory of their father, Arnold Parks whose birthday was February 25th.

We invite the ladies of the church to join a group for Bible study, to take part in worthwhile projects, and to enjoy Christian fellowship. Please visit any of the groups and then join the one that suits you.

 

Study Group 1 meets Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 AM in the Session Room.

 

Study Group 2 meets Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 PM in the church fellowship hall. Hostess - Marsha Johnson.

 

 Study Group 3 meets Tuesday, February 3, at 7:00 PM in the Session Room. Hostess - Jill Hamilton.

Gilwood Presbyterian Church invites you to a Community World Day of Prayer Service on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM.  Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.  Gilwood PC is located at 2993 Odell School Road, Concord, NC 28027.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed NEXT Saturday night, March 7th!

Eat at Texas Roadhouse (7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28025) next Sunday, March 8th, 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.

Your prayers are important to God and they are important to us at BPC!  We know you probably have things you are praying about and we want to join with you.  If you have a CONCERN or JOY you would like to share during the Sunday morning worship service, please fill out the "Prayer Request" card located in the pew holders, pass it to the center aisle and an usher will collect them during the Prayer of Preparation.  Rev. Ellen will read these joys and concerns during the prayer.  At that time, you will have the opportunity to share more information if you wish.

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.

Joys:  Averett amd Griffin Families - Nicole Averett had her baby girl Friday (Kirkmans)

  

Concerns:  Holly Young - continue praying - 5 more chemo treatments next week (Joyce Deal), Frank Melton - bad case of bronchitis and is having difficulty breathing (Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner), Ernest - job search (Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner), Barbara Suggs - heart cath last Wednesday (Joyce Deal), Eric Robertson - will have open heart surgery February 18th at CMC-NE (Rick & Diane Mullinax)

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 - his is in critical condition with organ failure (Janice Morgan), Darlene Gantt & Family - cancer has taken over Darlene's bod 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 Wilcox - 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)

BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER:  Paul Christy

TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER:  Shirley Helms

ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER:  Eloise White

Sermon from Sunday Morning Worship Service, February 22, 2015 Guest preacher, Rev. Ernest L. Gardner, III. A study from the Book of Daniel.   Thank you for Jean Brown for uploading the sermons.

 

OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
February 22nd   Sunday Worship - 77 Sunday School - 47
OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
	2/22/2015	Year-to-date
General Budget Giving   Weekly Budget Needs	$3,935.00   $4,620.95	$32,308.00   $36,967.60
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $550.70

            

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