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A Word from Rev. Ellen
Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 26th this year. It has become a staple in the life of Americans. This year perhaps, it is more important than ever, what with the bombings in the Middle East and Europe, the demonstrations on many college campuses and the continuing financial instability. Yes, Thanksgiving is more important than ever this year because thanksgiving reminds us that God is still in control, that we still have more blessings in our lives than we have problems.
As you may know, it was President Lincoln who made Thanksgiving an official American Holiday, in a year and a time in our history, like this year, filled with strife and uncertainty. Here is an excerpt from his letter of October 3, 1863 worth reading and meditating on this week.
"The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever-watchful providence of Almighty God . . .
No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.
It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American people. I do, therefore, invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens."
May God bless you as you gather around tables this Thanksgiving.
Rev. Ellen
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Communion on Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2015
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Expressing Our Condolences
The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Eloise Rumple and family in the death of her brother, Marshall James (Jimmie) Lee. We join with this family as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.
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Join Bethpage for Hanging of the Greens
The Worship Area Team invites the Bethpage congregation to help in preparing our church for Advent. The Hanging of the Greens is a wonderful tradition at Bethpage. Please join us on Sunday, November 22nd at 1:00 PM to decorate the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall as we anticipate the birth of our King. If you have any questions, please contact Richie Goodman.
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Place Your Order for Trees, Wreaths, and Garlands This Sunday!
The deadline for turning in orders for Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands for your holiday decorating is this Sunday, November 22nd.
ATTENTION: The white pine garland is no longer available. If you have already turned in an order that included this garland, please contact Sandra Cox. Order forms are available in this Sunday's worship service bulletin. We will bring the trees to Bethpage church on Saturday, November 28th. Items can be picked up in the Bethpage Church pavilion/parking lot from 2:00 until 3:00 PM. Extra order forms are available on the church's web site or outside the church office. Payment must accompany orders. Please make checks payable to Bethpage Senior Highs.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
The deadline for items for the November 29th and December 6th editions of The Beth Page is Monday, November 23rd. There will not be any Wednesday evening supper or G.I.F.T. Program on Wednesday, November 25th. The church office will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Donna Moore will be out of the office November 30th through December 4th.
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Church Contribution Statements
Church contribution statements reflecting your contributions through November 15, 2015, have been sent via e-mail or postal mail. If you do not receive one or have questions, please contact the church office at 704-933-2209 or info@bethpagechurch.org If you wish to receive your statement via email and you did not OR if you have more than one email address and you are not receiving your statement at the preferred address, please contact the church office and let us know. |
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Sunshine Group Meets This Tuesday, November 24th
The Sunshine Group will meet this Tuesday, November 24th, 9:00 AM at Libby's Pit Stop located at 1801 N Cannon Blvd. in Kannapolis. All are welcomed to join us!
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You Are Invited to the Getty Irish Christmas Concert
Join with members of Bethpage, Kirkwood and Flow Harris Churches for the Getty Irish Christmas Concert on Saturday, November 28th at Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, NC 28105. Concert time is at 7:00 PM OR meet in the church parking lot at 5:15 to carpool to the concert. Admission will be a free will offering. The Gettys are the writers of those insert hymns we have been singing this year. The Joy-An Irish Christmas Concert, will be a lively celebration of the birth of Christ! The Gettys will be joined by their band of virtuoso instrumentalists fusing Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, and classical music as well as cultural dance and the choral sounds of the holidays. If you are interested, please contact Charlotte Penland at 704-245-4585 or a choir member.
Click on the picture above for a sample of Joy-An Irish Christmas!
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Fifth Sunday Reminder!
On Sunday, November 29th our 9:55 AM Worship Service will be held in the BPC Fellowship Hall.
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Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men Breakfast Meeting
All Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men and Women are invited to attend our quarterly breakfast meeting on Sunday, December 6th at 8:00 AM at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church, 8701 Mooresville Road, Concord. We look forward to an informative presentation from our guest speakers, Ileen Barge and Kirsten Bahnson, who work with the Murdock Study at the Research Campus in Kannapolis. For further information, please contact Frank Melton at 704-795-8114 or 704-279-7583. The members of KAPM are dedicated to serving others in the name of Christ. |
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It's Time to Order Poinsettias
White poinsettias will be placed in the church, December 13th, 20th and 24th. If you would like to place a poinsettia in the church IN MEMORY or IN HONOR of someone, please fill out an order form included in this Sunday's worship service bulletin. The deadline for turning in orders is Wednesday, December 9th. Extra order forms are available here and outside the church office. |
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Procedure for Placing Flowers in the Church for Worship
Would you like to place flowers in the Bethpage Church sanctuary for the Sunday morning worship service? 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 AND contact Margaret Griffin at 704-932-7418. 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 recognized in The Beth Page. 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.
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Blood Drive Report
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and gave blood at our Blood Drive on November 16th. The Red Cross received 18 units! |
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A Thank You Note from CVAN
Dear Friends at Bethpage Presbyterian Church,
Thank you so much for your generous gift of paper products and cleaning supplies through your drive for the Shelter! Your commitment to battered women and children truly makes an impact in their lives and in our community. We are grateful for what we have accomplished together through our many services. Just last year we provided 6,130 nights of shelter, answered 1,647 calls on our 24-hour hotline and our Teen Domestic Violence Classes reached 755 teens. Your generosity helps us to continue the path of providing safety, shelter and hope to families in our community. Thank you!
Sincerely, Laurie Miller, President, Board of Directors &
Mary Margaret Flynn, Executive Director
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A Note from the Nurture Committee
With the cold and flu season upon us, the Nurture Committee has prepared a care basket with cough drops (regular and sugar free), tissues and water. The basket has been placed on the table just as you enter the church from the front door. Please feel free to take advantage of it. |
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Prayer Joys and Concerns
November 15
Joys: Justin Wilder - healing after knee surgery - some pain but doing okay (Becky Eckels), Guy Kirkman - his half birthday - 6 months old today (Kirkman Family), Glenn Bickerstaff - home from rehab - birthday last week (Rev. Ellen), Ronnie Parks - The Oaks Rehab - Huntersville, Curb appeal, Ernest L. Gardner - great interview - pray for another
Concerns: The People of Paris, Amanda Ritchie - having foot problems (Amy A. Ritchie)
Joys: Cassidy Snider - accepted at Wingate and received a scholastic scholarship (Diane Mullinax), Cassidy Snider - she got accepted at Wingate College - Congratulations Cassidy! (Cameron Mullinax), Stewardship Sunday next week - expectantly awaiting God's movement (Rev. Ellen), For my new great grandson - Max (Barbara Shifflett), Sherry Childers - traveling mercies to Little Rock
Concerns: Rick Mullinax - 1st chemotherapy behind him - needs continued prayers for healing and comfort (Diane Mullinax), Rick Mullinax - He is not feeling well because of his chemotherapy and he cannot taste much when he eats (Cameron Mullinax), Mallory Semour - she broke her arm - fell off her sister's bunkbed (Chloe Mullinax), Anthony Ballard - in hospital for tests (Rev. Ellen), Ronnie Parks (Jerry Deal), Ronnie Parks - continued healing (Jenny Linebarrier), George Blackmon - in hospital with more complications with flesh eating disease (Betty Christy), Mike Eckels - brother-in-law of Becky Eckels - recovering from a stroke (Becky Eckels), Stephanie Chessmore - daughter of Becky Eckels - relief from cyst (Becky Eckels), Justin Wilder - grandon of Becky Eckels - surgery on November 12th to repair torn knee (Becky Eckels), Arron & Lana Russell - Buddy Russell passed away Friday morning - he was Arron's father and Lana's husband (Hailee Scarborough), The family of Harold Davis - Harold passed Saturday morning (Leigh Ann Allen), Linda Pugh - respiratory health issues - she is Cameron and Caliyah's great-grandmother (Leigh Ann Allen), Calvin Rodgers - upcoming medical tests (Janice Morgan), Carolyn Stahl - diagnosed with cancer this week (Ellen Shore), Family of Joyce Dayvault - she passed away on Wednesday - funeral today (Jenny Linebarrier)
Mrs. Betty White & family - we are thankful to be a part of this family (Rev. James & Jody Lewis), Ernest Gardner III - 2 job interviews this week! (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Elisabeth Bryson as she prepares to give her mother, Jean Harwood-Stanhope a kidney 1st week of December (Linda VanPelt), Leona Pressley - at Hospice House preparing to go to heaven (Linda VanPelt)
Concerns: Bill Kusper - Addictions leading to serious health and personal problems (Ed & Cheryl), Rick Mullinax - starts new chemotherapy Thursday - every three weeks (Diane Mullinax), Winston Salem University - victims of shooter & families - the shooter and his family (Jean Brown)
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October 25
Joys: The Church - over all time and place (Rev. Ellen), Joy Bethpage is still here! - safety after gas leak! (Rev. Ellen), Bick Bickerstaff - NE Rehab Center room 2607 - doing much better (Rev. Ellen), Charlotte & Mallory - moved to 106 N. Ridge Ave. (Charlotte), Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner - pastor appreciation (Roger), Sergio Schmidt - faithful ministry of Christ Savior - example of the Reformed Church around the world (Rev. Ellen), Family/flowers - Helen Helms (Fred Helms), granddaughter Cameron Mullinax's birthday (Diane Mullinax), Ernest Gardner - his performance in Fidelo (Rev. Ellen), Mrs. Betty White/Ministry James & Jody Lewis - just to give thanks (James Lewis)
Concerns: Sergio Schmidt - continued ministry (Rev. Ellen), Hannah/Adam Jackson & Meltons - Hannah rehab (Charlotte), Cheryl Peeler - had surgery Thursday - ruptured hernia in stomach (Fred Helms), Ronnie Parks - stroke (Jenny Linebarrier), Death of Olga Tomberlin - prayers for family (Rev. Ellen)
BRIAN CENTER-CONCORD: Edward Rodgers
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
Head Usher
Linda VanPelt
Ushers
Kim & Ellen Shore
Curt & Kim Gibson
Lector
Marcia Graybeal
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Marty Paxton & Betty White
Children's Sunday School & Worship
Carrie Paxton & Heather Goodman
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A Stewardship Moment
"Giving is a blessing if we do it in the right spirit. It all depends on whether we think of it as 'What can I spare?' or 'What can I share?'" (John Maxwell)
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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Worship Service - 83
Sunday School - 44
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OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
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General Budget Giving
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Expenses
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Year-to-date
as of 11/14/2015
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$187,602.84
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$190,436.36
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11/15/2015
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$7,483.00
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$1,010.49
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Current Balance
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$195,085.84
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$191,446.85
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $3,318.65
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Daily Lectionary for November 22 - 28, 2015 |
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We Welcome Your Input!
Please drop us an e-mail and let us know if there is something you would like to see included in the newsletter.
We would love to hear from you!
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Sunday School at 9:00 AM - Worship Service at 9:55 AM
Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis 6020 Mooresville Road | Kannapolis, N.C. 28081 704-933-2209 (church office phone) Church office hours: 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner, pastor 704-431-3700 (cell) 704-934-3457 (home)
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