Dear members and friends of Bethpage Presbyterian Church,

 

This Holy Week and Easter is a time when the reality of the whole world and its beautiful, tragic brokenness stand in hopeful readiness for a savior to save.  Where we might discern hopelessness, God discerns loving salvation.

 

It is important to remember, all that this week cost God, the life of his son, the ultimate sacrifice, the terrific battle with death and triumph of the resurrection.  At the same time, it is important to consider, "What Wondrous Love Is This?"  We serve a God that does not condemn lightly, does not love partially, but has fought and continues to conquer sin and death.  The result:  life, truly abundant life IN HIM.  God so loved the world . . . and you.

 

Blessings, Rev. Ellen 

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Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God's love with our neighbors-in-need around the world.  Your generous gifts to this Special Offering help provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist n helping to empower the poor and oppressed.  Your gift to One Great Hour of Sharing will support the following:  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program and Self-Development of People.  Recognizing that the hope we have in Christ is lived out in our hope for one another, we respond with gifts that help our sisters and brothers around the world find the hope for a brighter future.  Bethpage will receive an offering for One Great Hour of Sharing this Easter Sunday, April 5th.  Please give prayerful consideration t your donations to this worthwhile cause.

The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner and her family in the death of her aunt, Helen Keys and her uncle, Reed Campbell.  We join with these families as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.

Jerry and Joyce Deal are happy to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Zavian Grey Deal, born on March 31, 2015, at 5:00 PM.  He came into this world weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz.  Mother and child are doing well.  Congratulations to the Deal family on this joyous occasion!

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, April 7, at 10:00 AM in the Session Room.

Study Group 2 meets Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 PM in the church fellowship hall.  Hostess - Gilda Wilkinson.

Study Group 3 meets Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 PM in the Session Room.  Hostess - Linda VanPelt.

There will not be a Wednesday evening supper, G.I.F.T. Program or other activities on April 8th.  Regularly scheduled activities will resume on April 15, 2015!

BPC continues its ministry with Fred L. Wilson Elementary with the Laundromat Ministry, "Suds of Love."  We need volunteers to be at Harris Laundromat (1205 West C Street, Kannapolis) on Thursday, April 16th 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 16th, but would still like to help, we need donations of quarters and laundry detergent.  Thanks for your support!

The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, April 19, 2015 immediately following the 9:55 AM worship service for the purpose of receiving the Nominating Committee's report and voting on next year's slate of elders.  After the report is given, the floor will be opened for additional nominations.  If you nominate a member, please confirm your intentions with the member prior to the congregational meeting.

Do you have a special day in your life or your family's lives that you would like to commemorate?  For only $33.11, 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.

As warm days begin to replace winter's cold, and daylight saving gives us more light in the evenings, perhaps you are thinking of growing green things.  Last year's Community Garden Project was successful for those who participated.  It would be GREAT if we have even more gardens in the fence this year.  Start thinking if YOU want to plant and grow some veggies for your table (and/or someone else's) this summer.  Speak to Dougie Kirkman, so he can let his committee know that more spaces will be needed.  Get GROWIN'!

Joys:  Richie & Heather completed 200 mile race to Charleston for leukemia research (Connie), Kannapolis now owns their downtown (Charlotte Penland), Al & Jacob - Travel mercies as they go on the 8th grade trip to Washington DC (Susan), For Easter and God's saving grace and love (Ronnie)

Concerns:  Family of Bob Mauldin - passed away yesterday (Marty Paxton), Mallory Penland - eye surgery this week (Charlotte Penland), Ryan Christy - back surgery for herniated and bulging disc - scheduled for April 1, 2015 (Betty Christy), Frank Melton - undergoing tests on Tuesday to determine cause of vision loss in left eye (Jimmie Melton), Amanda Ritchie - she has been sick all week (Amy Ritchie), Bill Overcash - prayers for surgical procedure tomorrow (Peggy), Dave Drum - Alzheimer's (Becky Eckels), Evelyn Faggart - Betty White's sister - fell and broke her wrist - will be having surgery tomorrow (Cheryl Kusper), Cameron & Caliyah Reid - Caliyah's allergies are bothering her - Cameron has something viral and his temperature is going up and down (Leigh Ann Allen), Ronnie - I am doing better, see doctors this week (Ronnie), My sister Lisa - surgery (Ronnie), My sister's son on drugs (Ronnie)

Joys:  For this day Sunday - for God's love and grace - this is the day the Lord has made!  rejoice in it (Ronnie), Enjoying the weekend with family in town (Heather Kirkman), My friend Blake who we prayed for got a job! (Roger), Jimmie & Frank Melton - 63rd anniversary today!!  They are such a blessing in many lives and project the love of God in everything they do. (Hannah Gray), Madison & Garrett Scarborough - first year wedding anniversary (Teresa Kincaid), Rick & Diane Mullinax - 9.8, Shirley Helms, Barbara Fields, Glenn Bickerstaff

  

Concerns:  My sister's son who is on drugs - my aunt at Five Oaks Nursing Home (Ronnie), Tom Griffin - continue to get well (Rob Cox), Diane Deal - rehab continues and she is improving (Joyce Deal), Holly Young - first chemo treatment completed (Joyce Deal), Bruce DeMarcus Family - brother of Judy Petrea - passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 13th - Norris City, Illinois (Macky Petrea), Darlene Gantt & Family - Darlene was moved to Tucker House at Hospice (Becky Eckels), Ralph Smith

  

Joys:  Ralph Smith - at home and healing (Ed Kusper), Jimmie & Frank are well and here at church this morning

Concerns:  Phil Smith - continued need for prayer (Linda VanPelt), Shirley Helms - pneumonia (Roger Hamilton), Tom Griffin - has some serious health issues - will be home in a day or so after a week in the hospital (Eric McKnight), Dave Drum - Alzheimer's and was involved in a wreck over the weekend - in ICU (Becky), Holly Young - chemo starts next week for 16 weeks (Joyce Deal), Ernest Higgs - circulation problem in his leg (Joyce Deal), Diane Deal - rehab continues (Joyce Deal), Sarah Gove and her family - she lost her father to cancer - she is only 22 years old - pray for peace and comfort (Hannah Gray), Barbara Fields - knee surgery (Frances Hartsell), Howard Weaver - surgery Friday on leg (Frances & Barbara), The Family of Leslie Storie - Leslie passed away, Family of Leslie Storie - death of Leslie who was fighting cancer (Rick & Diane), Darlene Gantt & Family - continue prayers (Becky Eckels), Tom Griffin - still in hospital on IMC - breathing difficulties (Diane Mullinax), Ronnie's family and friends - a lot of them are sick or have lost a loved one - pray for me as I help others - sometimes can be a lot to do at one time helping so many

KANNON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING:  Paul Christy

LIBERTY COMMONS REHABILITATION:  Burch Thomas "Tom" Griffin

TRINITY OAKS RETIREMENT CENTER:  Shirley Helms

ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER:  Eloise White

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Sermon from 3/29/2015

 

OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
March 29th   Sunday Worship - 115 Sunday School - 37
OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
	3/29/2015	Year-to-date
General Budget Giving   Weekly Budget Needs	$3,043.29   $4,620.95	$54,782.29   $60,072.35
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $836.70

            

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