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An Invitation from Charlotte Penland
Dear Church Family,
Once again this year the combined choirs of Bethpage, Kirkwood, and Flow Harris Presbyterian Churches will be joining for the Cantata on Sunday, December 20th. We will have a twenty voice choir along with Violinist, April McConnell and Flautist, Mikala VanDyke. This will be under the direction of Charlotte and Mallory Penland. Stars of Glory is a Celtic inspired set of pieces written and arranged by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi. The Choir is excited about bringing this special "musical offering" to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that you enjoy and are blessed by our work.
Love in Christ,Charlotte Penland
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Covered Dish Breakfast and Christmas Hymn Sing This Sunday!
Come and celebrate Christmas with your Bethpage family this Sunday, December 13th at 8:30 AM in the BPC Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite breakfast food to share, we will provide coffee, juice and milk. We will eat together and then sing our favorite Christmas Hymns. This will be in place of Sunday school for all ages!
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An Invitation from Rev. Ellen
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ at Bethpage Presbyterian Church,
I would like to invite you all to come to the manse (5647 Pagemont Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28081) this Sunday, December 13th from 2:00 until 4:00 PM for a Christmas Open House of refreshments, fellowship and Christmas songs!
Hope to see you then, Rev. Ellen
P.S. The game will be on in the den!
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2016 Offering Envelopes
Our 2016 Offering Envelopes have changed. As a cost saving measure, the new envelopes no longer have your envelope number. To make sure you receive credit for each contribution, please include your name and envelope number on your envelope before placing it in the offering plate. Your 2016 offering envelopes are available for pick up in the hallway behind the sanctuary. If you have a mailbox in the church office, your envelopes will be there. If you can't find your envelopes, please contact the church office. Thank you!
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Deadline for Ordering Lights of Love is This Sunday!
Deadline for ordering Lights of Love is this Sunday, December 13th!Lights of Love are tributes offered "In Memory" or "In Honor" of your loved ones during the Christmas season. These lights are placed on the holly tree on the east side of the Sanctuary. The lights cost $1.00 each with proceeds going to Cooperative Christian Ministry - Fuel Assistance. The Listing of Recognition will be included in the December 20 th morning worship service bulletin and in the Christmas Eve worship service bulletin. Please fill out an order form and return with your payment to the church office. Extra forms are available at www.bethpagechurch.org or outside the church office. Please make checks payable to Bethpage Presbyterian Church.
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BBQ Boston Butts Prepared and Sold by KAPM
The Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men are selling delicious BBQ Boston Butts for your holiday dining and entertaining pleasure for
$35 per butt. All proceeds go to the Cooperative Christian Ministries' Fuel Assistance Program via the Empty Stocking Fund. You may place your order by contacting any member of KAPM or contacting Frank Melton at 704-279-7583 or his cell phone at 704-795-8114. You may pick up your order at the Bethpage Presbyterian Church Pavilion from 4:00 until 6:00 PM on Friday, December 18th OR on at Kirkwood PC, 900 Klondale Avenue, Kannapolis, on Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 AM until Noon. Deadline for ordering is Monday, December 14th. Please make checks payable to KAPM. We always appreciate your support of our efforts to help others!
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Suds of Love Servants Needed!
Our "Suds of Love" laundromat ministry with Fred L. Wilson and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School continues on Thursday, December 17th. We need volunteers to be at Harris Laundromat (1205 West C Street, Kannapolis) on that day from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM and 6:00 until 9:00 PM. If you would be available, please contact Christel Josey (704-706-5752) or Chris Ferguson (704-680-2783). If you can't volunteer on the 17th, but would still like to help, we need donations of quarters and laundry detergent. Thanks for your support!
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Covered Dish Lunch next Sunday, December 20th
Immediately following the joint Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 20th, we will enjoy a covered dish lunch in the BPC Fellowship Hall. So bring your favorite foods to share and join us for a time of delicious food, great fellowship, and wonderful music on Sunday, December 20th!
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Christmas Joy Offering
On Sunday, December 20th, Bethpage and other Presbyterian Churches around the country are receiving a special offering, the Christmas Joy Offering. Your gifts to this offering are shared equally by the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and the Presbyterian-related Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges in our denomination. Please consider a financial gift to this special offering. A special envelope will be provided for you in your bulletin. Please make checks payable to Bethpage Presbyterian Church.
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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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Recent Memorials
In memory of Marshall James (Jimmie) Lee (Eloise Rumple's brother): Aubrey and Alice Tarlton
In memory of Ronnie Parks (Joyce Deal's brother): Aubrey and Alice Tarlton Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Rodgers, Jr. Frank and Jimmie Melton
In memory of Ray Christy: Keith Christy |
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Prayer Joys and Concerns
Joys: Elisabeth Bryson - home from hospital after giving a kidney to her mother - Jean Harwood - Jean is still in recovery but doing well (Linda VanPelt), Keith Christy - happy to see you here (Charlotte Penland)
Concerns: Lisa - having tests at this time (Becky Eckels), Shanda - fell skating and broke her ankle (Becky Eckels), Edna Overcash - in hospital running tests (Teresa Kincaid), Lynne Hopkins - diagnosed with breast cancer (Marty Paxton), Buddy Overcash - starting chemo and radiation for throat cancer (Teresa Kincaid), Gail Harrington - neighbor - in the hospital unknown illness (Diane Mullinax), Tim Lomax - friend - unidentified internal? Hoping no surgery required (Jean Brown), Parks Family - as they heal from Ronnie's passing (Rev. Campbell Gardner)
Joys: Getty's - wonderful concert at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (Rev. Ellen), Alicia - found a job Tennessee State Legislature - proofreading (Vicki Gurley)
Concerns: Rick - next chemo, Jean & Elisabeth - Elisabeth will give her mom, Jean, a kidney Tuesday - prayers for successful surgery (Linda VanPelt), Parks Family - Death of Ronnie Parks (Diane Mullinax), Aunt Ruth Shelton passed away (Jean), Family of Ruth Shelton - Ruth passed away at the first of the week - she was my Aunt, my father's last sibling (Jean Brown), Donut Lady in Mooresville - selling donuts to support her family/medical bills (Hannah Jackson)
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Joys: Cabarrus County - Leslie Gibson got her driving permit (Mom & Dad), Maurice Cook - My Dad celebrating his 88th birthday today (Marcia Graybeal), Merri Grey Jones - she just had a baby girl named Emma Kathryn Jones! Welcome to the world, Emma! (Cameron Mullinax), Rick Mullinax - He has been feeling a lot better this weekend! (Cameron Mullinax), Trey and Brittany are making me a Great Grandmother (Betty White)
Concerns: Jerry Deal - as he continues his radiation treatments (Mullinax Family), Grace Lenard - Grace Lenard's ankle swells up and she cannot walk on her left foot (Chloe Mullinax), Noah & Tashika - Noah - school and his mother - Tashika - job - just keep them in your prayers (Yvette Butler - grandmother from Laundromat Ministry), Greg Rumple - stroke - at CHS Northeast (Gipson Rumple), Becky Eckels - cold and bad cough (Betty Christy), Lisa Christy - diagnosed with breast cancer - to see surgeon December 1st (Betty Christy), Ryan Christy - safe travels to Virginia today (Betty Christy)
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)
BRIAN CENTER-CONCORD: Edward Rodgers
CAREMOOR RETIREMENT CENTER: Edna Overcash
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
Head Usher
Roger Hamilton
Ushers
Jill Hamilton
Eric Hamilton
Kevin Hamilton
Aubrey Tarlton
Lector
Kim & Leslie Gibson
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Marty Paxton & Betty White
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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November 29
Worship Service - 58
Sunday School - 37
December 6
Worship Service - 108
Sunday School - 49
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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 11/28/2015
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$198,455.84
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$198,000.40
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11/29/2015
& 12/6/2015
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*$11,754.00
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$5,096.08
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Current Balance
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$210,209.84
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$203,096.48
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received last Sunday: $379.92
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2015: $3,698.57
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*total contributions received 11/29/2015 and 12/6/2015.
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Sermon from November 29, 2015 Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from November 29, 2015 "Wreck-less Hope"
Psalm 25:1-10 Luke 21:25-36
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Sermon from December 6, 2015 Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from December 6, 2015 "A Way in the Wilderness"
Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79
Thank you to Jean Brown for uploading the sermons.
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Daily Lectionary for December 13 - 19, 2015 |
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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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