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 June 14, 2015
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 Our text for worship this week is Galatians 1:10- 24. It is the first section of Paul's testimony, sometimes called his autobiographical section. (If you are watching the NBC series A.D., every Sunday evening, this section of Saul/Paul's life was the topic of last Sunday's episode.) So why is Paul sharing his life story with the people of Galatia? To remind them that he does not come to them as just any old person, sharing just another interpretation of the gospel. He comes to them as a man transformed, renewed and called personally by Jesus Christ to share THE gospel. Paul is saying, I have been given Jesus' version of the gospel, unlike the false gospel you are receiving from the Judaizers in Galatia.
This is so important for us to remember today. Which gospel can be trusted - there are so many gospels these days?
The Jesus Christ of scripture, the one witnessed by the disciples, including Paul, can be trusted throughout your day to powerfully free you to move about in this world with the confidence that only Jesus Christ's Spirit allows. WE DON"T HAVE TO SECOND GUESS OURSELVES. Paul is legit!
Live into the power and freedom of Paul's witness. It will carry you through anything you face! ANYTHING!! Allow the Holy Spirit to guide the writing of your story as you follow Jesus Christ's gospel! Share your life's story, your testimony in BOLD print; allow it to be a story that, in the telling, makes you more than worth knowing, that attracts and transforms others by the power of Christ's Spirit!
Blessings! Rev. Ellen
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Flowers in the Church This Sunday - June 14th
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The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, June 14th are given by Jean Brown to the Glory of God and in loving memory of her father, Captain James B. Brown, USMC, whose birthday was June 11th.
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Eat at Texas Roadhouse and Support the Senior Highs!
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Eat at Texas Roadhouse (7801 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28025) on Sunday, June 14th, 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.
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Congratulations and best wishes to Matthew and Caroline Josey who were married on Saturday, June 6th, at North Kannapolis Baptist Church.
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Service of Elder Ordination/Installation
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Next 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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Barium Springs & Grandfather Home Have Joined Forces!
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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) next Sunday, June 21st at the 9:55 AM worship service.
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Communion Service on Sunday, July 12th
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Understanding Dementia Care - A Free Seminar
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Senior Helpers and other sponsors will be presenting a free seminar, "Why Do They Do That? Understanding Symptoms & Behaviors in Dementia." The seminar will be held on Monday, July 13, 2:00 until 5:00 PM in the Hamrick Theatre at CMC Northeast, Concord, NC. Nationally renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow will be presenting a special Alzheimer's and dementia seminar for family members caring for loved ones with dementia. For more information, visit www.regonline.com/concord2015fam or call 704-792-1001.
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Vacation Bible School at BPC
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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 27th and ends on Thursday, July 30th. 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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Report from the CCM Mobile Food Pantry
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On Thursday, Jun 4th volunteers from Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Latin Mission Christ Savior, CCM and the Charlotte Food Bank gathered in the Bethpage parking lot to hand out food. 193 families received 4 to 5 bags of food each. Thank you to all who supported this mission --- our faithful volunteers who worked hard to insure things went smoothly, and to those who could not be here, thank you for your prayers. The Bethpage mission of "Feed My Sheep" continues with your support!
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In memory of Sarah Wagner Parks:
Darrell and Doris Ann Ballard
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Would You Like to Place Flowers in the Church?
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Would you like to place flowers in the Bethpage church sanctuary for the Sunday morning worship service? Such floral beauty praises the life and resurrection Jesus has so freely given us. With your generosity, worship at Bethpage truly reflects our praise for the living word of God, as well as remembers a loved one or friend who has passed away, or honors a loved one or a special moment in your life. Some suggested days to recognize are birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baptisms, holidays, etc. If you would like to commemorate a special occasion in this way, please sign up on the sheet in the hallway between the Sunday school office and the sanctuary, where you may add your name for a particular date, or contact Margaret Griffin at 704-932-7418. Colorful floral arrangements are only $33.11 and if you leave the flowers at the church or allow them to be distributed to our local retirement communities following the worship service, you will be bringing joy to many others AND your gift is tax deductible. Please remember to contact Donna in the church office at least a week before your reserved Sunday, to let her know how you would like your gift of flowers acknowledged in The Beth Page.
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Highlights of April 20, 2015, Stated Session Meeting
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Diane Mullinax made a motion to call the meeting to order. Kim Shore seconded the motion, voted on and approved. A quorum was declared by the moderator, Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner, followed by prayer. Chris Ferguson shared his story of faith with the Session. Cheryl Kusper made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Steve Gaskey, voted on and approved.
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Session approved:
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Minutes of the Stated Session Meeting of March 16, 2015.
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May 2015 calendar.
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Facilities reservations requests presented.
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Membership transfer for Teresa Coy (from Cherished Friends Roll) and her baptized daughters, Emily Cathryn Coy and Allison Ann Coy to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant, N.C. 28124.
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Christian Education Ministry Area's recommendation to ask for donations for nursery and classroom improvements.
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Moderator's report was received by Session and discussed.
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Session reviewed the March 2015 Financial Report and update of first quarter's tithes and offerings.
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Annual financial audit report was received by Session.
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Session discussed Adult Dinner Club to be sponsored by Fellowship Ministry Area.
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Mission/Evangelism Ministry Area reported that the Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015, 4:00 until 8:00 PM and the CCM Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
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Review of Shepherding Program by Session members.
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Church Visioning to be held Saturday, May 16, 2015, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Led by Rev. Shawn Barkley, Senior Pastor at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church.
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Next Session meeting will be Monday, May 18, 2015, at 7:00 PM.
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The meeting was closed with prayer at 8:36 PM.
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June 7
Joys: Tom Griffin - doing better and due to go home 6/30 with therapy continued at home (Margaret), teachers and students in area schools - students finish this week (Susan Smith), Matt and Caroline - travel mercies for friends and family (Christel), Mobile Food Pantry - 193 people served Thursday by Mobile Food Pantry (Mission/Evangelism Ministry Area), Congregation - Mobile Food Pantry - honored to be your pastor - Ms. Cannon told me, "You all treated us so well." (Rev. Ellen)
Concerns: Jack Rankin - experienced a fall and hurt his hip (Rev. Ellen), Faye Rodgers - pneumonia (Rev. Ellen), Holly Young - continue prayers (Joyce Deal), Fred Helms - in hospital - experiencing a turn this morning - family requests your prayers (Rev. Ellen)
May 31
Joys: Braydon Griffith - his Dad was diagnosed with leukemia and is doing much better (Jacob Smith), "Tank" the therapy dog went missing yesterday. He was found last night and is now in doggie jail (Rick Mullinax), Joy to be home! (Sherry Childers), My 50th birthday today (Leigh Ann Allen), Rick Mullinax's birthday on Thursday, June 4th, AJ Smith - he is having a great time in FL working, but pray for good health, his safety, and making great memories (Susan Smith), Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Killebrew and Shore Family - on wedding nuptials yesterday and their long and happy life together (Rev. Ellen on behalf of Ellen and Kim Shore), Lauren and Brad - Blessings on their wedding and for a safe trip this week (Cheryl Kusper)
Concerns: Joyce and Harold Davis - both are having health issues (Leigh Ann Allen), Fred Helms - getting his hearing aid and hearing problems worked out (Linda Linn), Holly Young - continuing prayers for Holly as she continues her chemo treatments (Joyce Deal), Families in Houston TX - please pray for those in flood zones (Sherry Childers), Jack Rankin - fell and injured hip (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Faye Rodgers - pneumonia (Ellen Campbell Gardner)
May 24
Joys: Cheryl Peeler - this week surgery - doing fine
Concerns: Tristen Adams & Family (Todd, Trish, Tanner & Trent) - youth member from First Presbyterian - death of her grandfather (Connie Goodman), Sara & Nathan Tuckness - unborn daughter has anencephaly - Sara's dad is my cousin (Jean Brown), All our men and women who gave their lives in war that we may live in a free country (Rick Mullinax), Lori Ambrose & her family - have to move by June 27th from house after five years (Margaret Griffin), JoAnn Traylor - fighting cancer (Steve & Sandy Gaskey), Butch Mattox - fighting cancer (Steve & Sandy Gaskey)
Joys: Dougie & Heather & Edmond Guy Kirkman - coming home today and starting their new life as a family
Concerns: Eloise Rumple at Five Oaks Manor Rehab (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Doris Ballard - diagnosis tomorrow (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Kae Campbell - recovering from lung cancer surgery this week (Marcia Graybeal), Tom Griffin - new issues have arisen needing attention at Five Oaks Manor Rehab (Margaret Griffin), Lindsay Shore - continued healing from her surgery (Cheryl Kusper)
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
TRINITY OAKS ASSISTED LIVING: Shirley Helms
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
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HEAD USHER
Rob Cox
USHERS
Bill and Peggy Overcash
Al and Ann Ennis
LECTOR
Margaret Griffin
CHILDREN'S NURSERY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Al Smith & Brandi Coley
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Christel Josey & Ellen Shore
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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6/7/2015
Sunday Morning Worship Service - 75
Sunday School - 32
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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6/7/2015
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Year-to-date
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General Budget Giving
Weekly Budget Needs
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$5,035.00
$4,620.95
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$96,026.29
$106,281.85
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received last Sunday: $294.32
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $1,800.02
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Sermon from June 7, 2015
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Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from Sunday, June 7, 2015.
Beginning of summer sermon series on Galatians.
Thank you to Jean Brown for uploading the sermons.
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Lectionary for the week of June 14 - 20, 2015
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Sunday, June 14, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Friday, June 19, 2015
Saturday, June 20, 2015
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photo by Jean Brown
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