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 August 16, 2015
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Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis, NC
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So what do you do after spending a year studying the Bible from the Alpha, the beginning, to the Omega, the end? Most likely, you start talking about how the Bible affects your life! That is where belief comes in, or more specifically Believe comes in. Believe is the next study from the makers of The Story.
This year during elder training we discussed the tenets of the Christian faith. The discussion was rich and honest; revealing that many of us do not know what the essential beliefs are of the Christian Church, let alone its Presbyterian branch. There was a hunger to know what it is we say we believe. Our new elders are not alone!! The makers of The Story heard this over and over again and decided to develop the next step of discipleship by looking at 10 beliefs of all Christians - across the board.
Then they tackled the question of how we integrate our beliefs into our daily life or acting as Jesus on a daily basis. They came up with 10 practices held by active disciples of Jesus Christ; worship, prayer, Bible study, community, spiritual gifts, etc. What they found is that people who do not connect the Bible, their beliefs and their actions, don't grow into mature Christians. They found that deep down, all Christians want to become deeply mature followers of Jesus Christ but they often don't know how to go about it. Adopting these ten practices throughout our faith life is the way to achieve our hearts desires.
Finally, they discerned that people who know their Bible, what they believe, live into Christian practices of faith often take on the attributes of Jesus Christ. In their research they discerned 10 fruits of a growing discipleship like; love, joy, peace, hope, humility and patience to name a few. People who are growing in their faith will exhibit these qualities.
After twenty-five years of prayer, discernment and development, Believe was created to combine these three things: belief, actions, and Christian character into a 30-week study BPC-K will be embarking on starting September 20th. Please, be on the lookout for a great deal more information on this. For now, I ask you to take a few moments to pray for the organizers, teachers and congregational members of BPC-K as we prepare to bring this LIFE CHANGING Christian Education Program to our church this fall.
Blessings, Rev. Ellen
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Flowers in the Church This Sunday, August 16th
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The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, August 16th, are given to the Glory of God and in loving honor of Christel Josey in celebration of her birthday on August 14th. The flowers are given by the Josey and Kirkman families.
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1,000 Can Challenge
to Benefit CCM's Summer Food Drive
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 Last count 829 cans!! Please help us complete the 1,000 Can Challenge to benefit CCM's Summer Food Drive by this Sunday, August 16th. We're almost there! Only 171 more cans needed! Any canned foods may be donated, but most used items are pork & beans, corn, peas, and green beans. Your food offering may be dropped off in the narthex, in the hall outside the sanctuary, or in the hall outside the church office. Thanks for your support! To learn more about CCM and their summer food drive, click on the logo below.
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BLOOD DRIVE at BPC-K, August 17th
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Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and Bethpage Presbyterian Church are having a community blood drive on Monday, August 17th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the BPC Fellowship Hall. CBCC is an independent, locally-managed, non-profit community blood center. They are the primary blood supplier to the region's patients and hospitals. They're members of America's Blood Centers, a group of 72 independent blood centers that supplies 50 percent of the country's blood. They subscribe to a community-based blood banking philosophy. That means community donors know that the blood they give stays in our community first -- helping family members, friends and neighbors. Excess supply is shared with other communities when needed.
"Helping Hands Heal"
Community Blood Center Of The Carolinas
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Life Line Screening is Coming to BPC, August 20th
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Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be in the Bethpage Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall this Thursday, August 20th. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package, which includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit their web site or call 1-888-653-6441.
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The Getty's Christmas Concert
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The Getty's will be in North Carolina this November with their "Joy-An Irish Christmas" Concert Tour. The exact date is November 29th at 7:30 PM at Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC. Who are the Getty's? They are the hymn writing team that has produce great hymns like: "In Christ Alone" (said to be the second most popular hymn next to "Amazing Grace"), "Holy Spirit", "Still My Soul be Still" and so many more. BUT WE NEED TO GET OUR TICKETS ($10.00 each) BY MID AUGUST IF WE WANT TO GET THEM AT ALL. If you are interested either mark the Ritual of Friendship on Sunday, or e-mail Pastor Ellen Campbell Gardner at ellen@bethpagechurch.org. It is going to be really great! Hope you can come!
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School Supply Drive for Fred L. Wilson Elementary
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 The Mission and Evangelism Ministry Area is holding a school supply drive for Fred L. Wilson Elementary School. We will kick off our Wednesday evening G.I.F.T. Program with a mission night on Wednesday, September 9th. On that evening, teachers from Fred L. Wilson Elementary School will be invited to join us and we will present them with the gracious donations from the Bethpage Church family. The teachers' "wish list" of supplies is:
- Dry Erase Markers
- Clorox Wipes
- Gallon and Quart Ziplock Bags
- Post-It Notes
- Yellow Highlighters
- Tissues
- Economy BabyWipes
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Thank You Note from Children's Hope Alliance
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Dear Bethpage Presbyterian Church,
Many of the children in our care have grown up in dark, gloomy situations - starved for love, care and attention. Coming to Children's Hope Alliance, many now experience memorable, happy events for the first time. Our youth are amazed and overjoyed to know there are people who think of them, who care for them, without even knowing them. We received your generous $169.00 Father's Day Offering at the Grandfather Home Campus. We are thankful that you are helping us show the children and youth at Children's Hope Alliance the light of love, happiness, hope and promise. Thank you for your kindness.
Peace, John Koppelmeyer, President/CEO
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August 9
Joys: SSPEC - release of Revs. Yat Michael and Peter Yen Reith of the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church - imprisoned for the gospel these last 8 months (Rev. Ellen), Jason & Nikki Deal - they are expecting a baby due February 2016 (Joyce Deal), All returning college students esp. Jennifer Knudsen - moving to Texas for Masters Study at North Texas (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Marty Bickerstaff - coming home (Ellen Campbell Gardner)
Concerns: Barbara Whitaker - knee replacement Tuesday morning (Gerald Whitaker), Tom Griffin - pray for recovery and healing (Rob Cox), Betty Christy - still healing (Becky Eckels), John Enick - triple bypass (Becky Eckels), Wally Kitchen - health problems (Becky Eckels), David Christy - stroke (Betty Christy), Steve Christy - heart arythimia (Betty Christy), Susan Smith's Father as he transitions to Tucker House, Tom & Margaret Griffin - pneumonia at CHS (Rev. Ellen), Georgann Suggs Kerley - continued healing (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Betty Cranford - cancer - nearing life's end, Ratliff Family - Husband/Dad - Phil Ratliff passed away last night (Marty Paxton), Charlie King Family - Charlie passed away Friday (Amy A. Ritchie), Richard Likin - complications from surgery (Amy A. Ritchie), George Johnson - more ankle surgery on Tuesday (Marsha Johnson), Gail - sister - grandson killed in car wreck (Gerald Whitaker), Glenda Kirkman - surgery next week (Kirkman Family, Iosue Family), Barbara Whitaker - knee replacement surgery Tuesday at CMC-Mercy (Joyce Deal), Jerry Deal - hip replacement surgery Thursday at CMC-Mercy (Joyce Deal), Hannah Jackson - strep throat (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Wayne & Janet Fitzpatrick
August 2
Joys: Successful Vacation Bible School - HUGE thanks to those who came and helped - 30 to 42 kids every night (Christian Education Committee), Jean Brown and BPC Gardeners - taking care of my cat Emeline and watering my plants (Ellen Campbell Gardner), safe traveling for the Hamiltons - Eric goes back to school (Alice Tarlton - Granny)
Concerns: David Treece - Susan Smith's father -hospitalized Thursday with congestive heart failure at Stanley County Hospital - Albemarle - not doing well (Jacob & Al Smith), Rick Mullinax - on new chemotherapy to correct falling blood counts (Diane Mullinax), Karen Winecoff - breast cancer (Chris), Jan & Holly Young - continue to pray (Joyce Deal), Georgann Suggs Kerley -continue to pray for her recovery (Joyce Deal), Chic Suggs - knee replacement (Joyce Deal), Joyce & Bob Dayvault - Joyce's brain tumor has returned (Chris), Friends who are struggling in their recovery (Hannah), Brandi Coley - more allergy testing after outbreak at Montreat (Brandi), Christine (Squeeky) Gunter - Battling migraines and woke up with eye swollen shut (Sherry Childers)
July 26
Joys: Bethpage Youth Group had a great week at Montreat (Rob Cox), Mastec donated a truck for Montreat - it was a big blessing
Concerns: Fred Christy - multiple medical problems - in rehab in Harrisburg (Eric McKnight), Joyce Dayvault's cancer has returned - Dennis & Marcia Graybeal's neighbor (Dennis Graybeal), Wayne Fitzpatrick - home from hospital - will start cardiac rehab soon, Marty Bickerstaff is out of hospital and back at Trinity Oaks to finish rehab, Glenn Bickerstaff is out of hospital and at Trinity Oaks for rehab, Frances Hartsell is improving but still staying with her daughters, Doris Ballard - still not able to eat much, Tom and Margaret Griffin - Tom is showing some improvement, Rick Mullinax - receiving more blood transfusions, Georgann Suggs Kerley - daughter of George & Barbara Suggs - in intensive care at CHS-NE for liver failure (Joyce Deal), Barry "Chic" Suggs - knee replacement (Joyce Deal)
July 19
Joys: Senior Highs and advisors at Montreat Youth Conference this week, Ellen and Ernest - safe travels to PA
Concerns: Glenn and Marty Bickerstaff, Frances Hartsell - recovering from fall, Jan and Holly Young - continue to pray for them (Joyce Deal), Andrea Waters - she had brain surgery this week - keep her and her family in your prayers (Amy A. Ritchie), Metzgar Family - co-worker - calling in the family -Mom has turned for the worse (Sherry), Wayne Fitzpatrick
BRIAN CENTER - CONCORD: Edward Rodgers
KANNON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING: Paul Christy
TRINITY OAKS ASSISTED LIVING: Shirley Helms
TRINITY OAKS REHAB: Glenn Bickerstaff
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
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HEAD USHER
Cheryl Kusper
USHERS
Dougie and Heather Kirkman
Steve and Sandy Gaskey
LECTOR
Ed Kusper
CHILDREN'S NURSERY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Margaret Griffin & Emily Scarborough
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP
Christel Josey & Marsha Johnson
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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8/9/2015
Sunday Morning Worship Service - 120
Sunday School - 38
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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8/9/2015
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Year-to-date
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General Budget Giving
Weekly Budget Needs
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$3,606.00
$4,620.95
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$134,011.29
$147,870.40
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $2,360.02
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Sermon from August 9, 2015
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Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from Sunday, August 9, 2015
Galatians 4:8-20 "The Vision to Know"
Thank you to Jean Brown for uploading the sermons!
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Lectionary for the week of August 16 - 22, 2015
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Saturday, August 22, 2015
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photo by Jean Brown
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