"He came near Damascus on his journey, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground hearing a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" "Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied. "Now get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do." The Story p. 399

              The Bible is filled with moments when people encounter God and in that encounter realized GOD's GREAT vision for his people and God's purpose for their lives. But this account sounds familiar. God appears to a man who has been a part of a murder, a man who lives in the enemies camp, standing against God's purpose, harming God's people, a man born as one of God's people but lost his way? Doesn't this call experience remind you of Moses?

              In each case God had a mighty purpose and a powerful plan for these men to execute; to save God's people, to bring the Gospel of God's love to all the world through Yahweh in the Old Testament and the God made flesh, Jesus Christ and the advocating Holy Spirit in the New Testament. In each case this call would mean a new sense of call, new purpose, and newness of life. Their faithful efforts would bring God's love and faithfulness to all of his creation.

              What is God's vision for us at Bethpage? What is the vision that will lead us through the next year's of ministry? That is a question we will want to discern together. But do we need to be knocked down by a burning bush or the presence of the resurrected Lord? I hope not! Or maybe?

              The Session of Bethpage Presbyterian Church is announcing a two-part, church-wide visioning led by Rev. Shawn Barkley of Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, to be held on May 16, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendar for this historic moment in the life and ministry of God's people. What will God have to say to us? What is he calling us to do?

Blessings, Rev. Ellen  

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1. We will have a "giving tree" with pictures and prices for the items we need.  (much like an Angel tree . . . you choose what you would like to purchase and then donate.)
2. You could give monetarily to the Christian Education fund.
3. You could give of your time.  This summer we will be doing some painting and other projects.
4. You could donate used items that could be put in these spaces.

Congratulations to the following elders-elect, Class of 2018:

And to the following elder-elect, Class of 2016:

Matthew Josey

These individuals were elected to the Session at the April 19, 2015 Congregational Meeting. Please continue to be in prayer for these elders-elect as they prepare for the Service of Ordination and Installation to be held in June.

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