This week in our Tuesday Morning Bible Study (10:30 AM - all are welcome) we spoke about the power of God's grace over sin. How appropriate for the week after Easter's resurrection. We then considered God's greatest acts of power; the Creation and the Resurrection.

        In our discussion we looked at God's powerful action of creation, "Let there be, light . . . earth and sky . . . sea and dry land . . . animals . . . humanity" and literally his next act of recreation, "He is not here . . . he is resurrected" . . . God's, "let there be eternal life!"

        As our discussion wound down it became clear to all of us that such power as this is the greatest Easter gift - given to us not through any merit of our own, but out of the free and certain gift of faith for those who believe.

        So that is it? Well, yes and no. Belief is and is not as simple as some might believe. Yet, there is no greater freedom! For, belief in Jesus Christ mirrors the life of the one it comes from. It is a living belief that is total, a living belief that is life changing. Once discovered, this kind of living belief is one that does not sit still . . . it moves out, following its master.

        Such a powerful God and sure promise of overcome death offers his disciples newness of life. NOW, not later. The resurrection question then becomes, "Is there anything in my life God cannot renew, cannot overcome?" Will I allow these sins to be crucified . . . that Jesus Christ's final recreation may be mine?

        "Oh, to see my name, written in the wounds, for through your suffering I am free. Death is crushed to death; life is mine to live, won through your selfless love. This, the power of the Cross: Son of God, slain for us. What a love! What a cost! We stand forgiven at the cross¹!"

Blessings, Rev. Ellen

 

¹ The Power of the Cross by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

 

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The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Rick Mullinax and family in the death of his brother, Ralph Eugene "Gene" Mullinax.  We join with his family as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.

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 Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men will be selling BBQ Chicken Quarter Meals on Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Second Presbyterian Church, 1578 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis.  Each meal includes chicken leg/thigh, baked beans, slaw, roll, drink and dessert.  Prices are $7 for adults, under age 6 are free.  You may eat in or take out, 704-933-2997.  All proceeds will go to Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network.  For advance tickets see any member of KAPM.

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.

Aubrey and Alice Tarlton

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:  Thanks for your prayers and love - I am doing a lot better (Ronnie Hall), Miss Tyler and Nicole Tate - both are doing better from last week (Kirkman Family)

Concerns:  Darlene Gantt & Family - continuing prayers as she is at the Tucker House Hospice (Becky Eckels), Bill Overcash - recovery from surgery (Teresa Kincaid), Family of Nina Tucker - Nina passed this last Wednesday (Betty Christy), Ryan Christy - back surgery Wednesday for herniated and bulging disc (Betty Christy), Uncle Reed / Aunt Helen - Campbell and Keys families on their passing (Rev. Ellen), Pastor Ellen & her Family - passing of her Aunt Helen Keys (Mullinax & Bethpage Family)

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

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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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
Maundy Thursday Service - 41 Good Friday Service - 39 Easter Sunday Worship Service - 118
OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
	4/5/2015	Year-to-date
General Budget Giving   Weekly Budget Needs	$8,013.00   $4,620.95	$62,795.29   $64,693.30
10¢-A-Meal Offering received last Sunday: $368.00 10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $1,204.70

                        

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