There is vision and then there is vision! We see with our eyes, of course. Yet, we also see with our hearts. There is vision to walk around the room and vision to see where we will want to walk in our future. In The Story last week, Paul's vision, both kinds, was affected by God's presence and direction in his life. Yet, it was only when Ananias' vision from God joined Paul's command to, "Go and wait" that the full beauty and power of God's purpose for the Gentiles became known!

     Time and time again the Bible has illustrated that when God's people listen and pray together; God reveals himself and his message. How many times in the last 27 chapters of The Story have we seen this newness of vision?

     So what have we to learned: Discerning God's plan for us is not only normal for any of God's children, it is what God has called us to do. It is in this "visioning" that we begin to see anew, the privilege and partnership we have with God's present and future calling in our lives.

     On Saturday, May 16^th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon Bethpage will begin this visioning together in a two day process. Where is God calling Bethpage Presbyterian Church to join in God's purpose and plan for Kannapolis NC? It is time! Like Paul, we needed time for our eyes to heal from the injuries along the road. WE HAVE HEALED! Now, let us together set our sights on discerning God's vision, God's calling and direction for our next steps in ministry. WE WILL NEED EVERYONE TO BE THERE!! PLEASE, ANSWER THE CALL AND COME!  Blessings, Rev. Ellen  

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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, May 5, at 10:00 AM in the Session Room.

Study Group 2 meets Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 PM in the church fellowship hall. Hostesses - Barbara Fields and Frances Hartsell.

Study Group 3 meets Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 PM in the Session Room.  Hostess - Marcia Graybeal.

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.

The American Red Cross and Bethpage Presbyterian Church are having a community blood drive on Monday, May 18th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  To schedule your life-saving appointment, please contact Chris Ferguson at 704-680-2783 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code:  Bethpage Presbyterian.  Your ONE donation could help save the lives of THREE people!

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The Pentecost Offering provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Forty percent of this offering collected at our 9:55 AM worship service on Sunday, May 24^th, will be sent to Barium Springs Campus of Children's Hope Alliance. The remaining 60 percent will go to the General Assembly to provide leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and support children-at-risk programs at the national level.  Please give prayerful consideration to your contribution and place your envelope in the offering plate on Sunday, May 24^th.  To find out more about this offering, click the logo below.

The new Special Offerings logos highlight the connectional nature of our work.  We are individually strong, but can do more when we work together.  You will see the symbol repeated for each offering, as well as in our general Special Offerings materials.

--- from the PC(U.S.A.) web site 

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Bethpage Presbyterian Church will sponsor the CCM Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, June 4^th, 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon in the BPC parking lot. Cooperative Christian Ministry conducts Mobile Food Pantries on a monthly basis in neighborhoods of high need. These highly effective food distribution programs overcome the absence of transportation for many struggling families, and provide supplemental groceries at a very efficient cost to CCM. Bethpage needs to provide volunteers to help that day from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. If you are interested, please contact Chris Ferguson at 704-680-2783. Bethpage PC "Feed My Sheep" t-shirts and polo shirts, as well as BPC polo shirts, are now on sale and will be delivered before this event. Shirt orders will be taken through Sunday, May 10^th. Order forms are available in Sunday's worship service bulletin, outside the church office, or here. 

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