As I write this article, the rain is coming down outside; rain we have waited for and needed for things to grow. Summer is almost upon us and I wonder, "How will we stay hydrated in our faith this summer?"

     The psalmist reminds us, "As the deer pants for the water, so my soul pants after thee." Psalm 42

     All of creation needs water to live. It fills our every cell and makes all the processes of the body possible. But humans, need more than water for the body, the psalmist points out, we need the Spiritual water of God's Spirit for our souls, otherwise we become dehydrated and spiritually parched.

     Are you parched? Are you in need of refreshment to fill that God-shaped-hole in your heart? Ask the Lord in your morning prayers to fill you anew. Allow time during the day for prayer, like the rain of God's presence to softly or perhaps in a torrent, to fill your heart and soul. Pick up the Psalms, written prayer, and read them before you close your eyes to sleep. (What are your prayer practices? I'd love to know!)

     As you know, the Psalms were written by people just like you and me; by people who found God's very presence as they wrote down their prayers? Another source of beautiful prayers is John Baillie's classic, A Diary of Private Prayer. It is out of print but a newer translation by Susanna Wright has been published. I highly recommend it to you.

     Begin your practice today. This summer, let's allow prayer to water our lives, fill our emptiness with God's presence and allow us to grow anew in Jesus Christ. Blessings, Rev. Ellen

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The quarterly breakfast meeting of the Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men (KAPM) will be held on Sunday, June 7^th, at 8:00 AM in the Bethpage Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. All area men and women are welcome! We will begin with a wonderful breakfast, prepared by the Men of Bethpage Presbyterian, which is always accompanied by great fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. At this meeting of KAPM, we are pleased to welcome Patrick Coughlin, President and CEO of Cabarrus Economic Development, who will present our program. You are strongly encouraged to invite your fellowship church members, friends and neighbors to join us for this meeting which adjourns about 9:00 AM. For further information, contact Frank Melton at 704-279-7583 or 704-795-8114.

The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, June 7th are given to the Glory of God and in loving honor of Matthew and Caroline Josey, in celebration of their marriage on Saturday, June 6th.  The flowers are given by their families. 

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Games this week are Tuesday, June 9th, 7:00 PM at Safrit Park Field 1 and Thursday, June 11th, 7:00 PM at Safrit Park Field 1.  Come out and support the Bethpage team and enjoy a great time of fellowship!

Eat at Texas Roadhouse (7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28025) on Sunday, June 14^th, anytime between the hours of 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the Bethpage Senior Highs 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.

Congratulations and best wishes to Brad and Lauren Killebrew who were married on Saturday, May 30th, at Saratoga Springs in Mt. Pleasant. 

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Two of North Carolina's most historic and prominent child welfare organizations have teamed up and now fall under a new umbrella name. In April 2014, Barium Springs and Grandfather Home for Children merged, making the combined agency one of the largest child service providers in North Carolina. Over the past year, Barium Springs and Grandfather Home operated together, but under two separate names. On March 30, 2015, the two agencies began operating as one cohesive organization under the name "Children's Hope Alliance." Bethpage PC has supported both of these organizations for many years. Forty percent of our Pentecost Offering (just received last Sunday) is sent to Barium Springs each year. We will receive our Father's Day Offering for Grandfather Home Campus of Children's Hope Alliance (formerly known as Grandfather Home for Children) on Sunday, June 21^st at the 9:55 AM worship service.
 

 

On Sunday, June 21, 2015, during the 9:55 AM worship service, the following members elected by the congregation in April will be ordained and/or installed to the Session Classes of 2016 and 2018:

 

Ordained and Installed to the Class of 2016

Matthew Josey

 

Installed to the Class of 2018

Joyce Deal

Eric McKnight

 

Ordained and Installed to the Class of 2018

Sherry Childers

Dougie Kirkman

 

They were sustained in their examination before Session at the Stated Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2015.

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Bethpage Church, together with the congregation of Latin Mission Christ Savior, invite all children to gear up at Camp Discovery Vacation Bible School. At Camp Discovery VBS, your children will learn how Jesus works through them in their everyday lives. Discover His plan! Discover His purpose! Campers discover five Bible truths that excite and challenge them. Jesus, their True North, gives them the wisdom and the courage to step out in faith and serve - whether they're at school, playing with friends, or helping out at home. The fun begins Monday, July 27^th and ends on Thursday, July 30^th. The schedule for each night will be - supper beginning at 5:30, followed by the program starting at 6:15 and ending at 8:00 PM. The adventure includes fun songs, crazy crafts, yummy snacks, awesome games, and more!

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Betty Christy

Ronnie and Jan Parks

BEST OF CARE ASSISTED LIVING:  Eloise Rumple

BRIAN CENTER - CONCORD:  Edward Rodgers

FIVE OAKS MANOR REHAB:  Burch Thomas "Tom" Griffin

KANNON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING:  Paul Christy

ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER:  Eloise White

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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
5/31/2015 Sunday Morning Worship Service - 73 Sunday School - 40
OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
	5/312015	Year-to-date
General Budget Giving   Weekly Budget Needs	$3,765.00    $4,620.95	$90,991.29   $101,660.90
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $1,505.70

            

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Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from Sunday, May 31, 2015.

The Revelation of John, the Church as the Bride of Christ, the Holy City.

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