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 July 5, 2015
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The Worry Tree
 Jean Brown sent me this e-mail a couple days ago. It is such a good read on a hot summer day, I wanted to send it to you. It is called. "We all Need a Tree!"
I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job (a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start) I gave him a ride home.
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
'Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children . . . So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,' he smiled, 'when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.'
Friends, Jesus said in the sixth chapter of Matthew, " Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them . . . therefore, do not be anxious . . . but seek first the kingdom of God and all his righteousness, all these things will be added to you!
Blessings, Rev. Ellen
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Flowers in the Church This Sunday - July 5th
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The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday are given by Sherry Childers to the Glory of God and in loving honor of her daughter, Christine Watson Gunter, in celebration of her 21st birthday on July 5th.
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Communion Service next 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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Mark Your Calendar for These July Events
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July 3: Independence Day Holiday, church office closed
July 5: Young Adult Pot Luck at the Paxton's
July 11, 9:00 AM: Men's Prayer Breakfast in the BPC Fellowship Hall
July 12, 9:55 AM: Worship Service with Communion
July 18, 10:00 AM: Charlotte Presbytery meeting at First PC, Rockingham
July 19 - 31: Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner out of office for vacation
July 19 - 25: Senior High Youth attends Montreat Youth Conference
July 20 - 24, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Girls Scout Day Camp at BPC Facilities
July 24 - 25: Girl Scout sleepover in BPC Fellowship Hall
July 27 - 30, 5:30 - 8:00 PM: BPC & LMCS Vacation Bible School
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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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June 28
Joys: Ernest Gardner - job interview on Monday evening (Rev. Ellen), Lindsay Shore - one more week, BPC Garden - 3 more plots - bountiful harvest (Rev. Ellen)
Concerns: Sandra Rodgers Williams - pray for her as she fights her cancer and is taking her chemo (Becky Eckels), Jennifer - young mother in Boone, NC - She needs our prayers - God knows what she needs (Cheryl Kusper), Jan & Holly Young - continue to pray (Joyce Deal), Aunt Norine - passed away in Chicago (Cheryl Kusper), Mallory/Charlotte - tough week - treasure your prayers (Mallory), Betty Christy
June 21
Joys: Tom Kincaid - no heart attack - doing stress test this morning and then home (Joyce Deal), Charlotte's recital was successful with many cultures present and gift cards collected for Christ Savior Fellowship (Charlotte Penland), Tom Griffin is home (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Fred Helms is doing much better and here in worship today (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Success of softball team - game Tuesday, Marriage of Hannah & Adam (Choir), Adam & Hannah - their wedding yesterday (Cheryl Kusper)
Concerns: Ruth Kiker - cracked pelvis (Jean Brown), Sandra Rodgers Williams - she has started her chemo and is not feeling well (Betty Christy), Jan and Holly Young (Joyce Deal), Tom Kincaid - heart attack scare - undergoing stress test this morning - prayers for good results (Linda VanPelt), Alan Christy & Family - safe travels from Florida today (Betty Christy)
June 14
Joys: Doris - improving, Fred Helms - home from hospital (Ellen Campbell Gardner)
Concerns: Marty Bickerstaff - new hip failed - surgery on Monday morning (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Holly Young - is scheduled for 14 radiation treatments for brain cancer (Joyce Deal), Jan Young - has breast cancer - talking to Drs to decide on treatments (Joyce Deal), Michael Gunter - Sherry's grandson having issues with lungs - having trouble breathing (Sherry Childers), Joe Mullinax - still needing a job - out of work and money issues causing emotional issues (Diane Mullinax), Fred Helms - still battling infection (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Travel mercies and prayers for good health while Al and Jacob Smith hike and backpack in New Mexico for the next 2 weeks (Susan Smith)
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)
BEST OF CARE ASSISTED LIVING: Eloise Rumple BRIAN CENTER - CONCORD: Edward Rodgers KANNON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING: Paul Christy TRINITY OAKS ASSISTED LIVING: Shirley Helms TRINITY OAKS REHAB: Marty Bickerstaff ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White |
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In honor of Mary Elizabeth and Dalton Paxton:
Tom and Teresa Kincaid
In honor of the Bethpage Softball Team in celebration of their Championship Win: Tom and Teresa Kincaid
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Serving This Sunday
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HEAD USHER
Paula Myers
USHERS
Jill Hamilton
Eric Hamilton
Joyce Deal
Margaret Griffin
LECTOR
Diane Mullinax
CHILDREN'S NURSERY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Judy Petrea & Marty Paxton
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Carrie Paxton & Heather Goodman
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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6/28/2015
Sunday Morning Worship Service - 77
Sunday School - 38
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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6/28/2015
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Year-to-date
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General Budget Giving
Weekly Budget Needs
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$5,167.00
$4,620.95
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$107,673.29
$120,144.70
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $1,820.02
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Sermon from June 28, 2015
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Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from Sunday, June 28, 2015.
"Who Is At Home In Your Heart?" Galatians 2:11-21
Thank you to Jean Brown for uploading the sermons.
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Lectionary for the week of July 5 - 11, 2015
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Sunday, July 5, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Saturday, July 11, 2015
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photo by Jean Brown
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