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A Word from Rev. Ellen
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
What is it about this book we call the Bible? No book has ever been more mesmerizing to the human mind. People have died for it. People have hidden it when it was banned. People have saved parts of it when they couldn't afford a whole one or weren't allowed to have one at all. What is it?
As we take up our BELIEVE series again, we see that study of the Bible follows only worship and prayer in priority in the Christian life of faith. But what is it that makes it such a high priority to our faith? I believe it is that in its pages we see GOD! The sin that so compromises our view of God, as John Calvin puts it "is corrected," like glasses, by scripture's truth.
How? When we see Bartimaeus in Mark's tenth chapter, crying out, blindly running toward Jesus, unable to let him pass without the reality of his healing, our own blindness and brokenness sees and cries out, "Son of David, have mercy." When we hear the dawning recognition in Mary's cry, "Rabboni" on Easter morning, scripture helps us to consider whether we have seen the risen Lord in our own lives. When Peter blurts out, "You are the Christ the Son of the living God" our mouths voice his Lordship.
Bottom, line: the more we read/ study and absorb scripture's truths, the more we find ourselves in the Bible's pages, the more we realize, the active work of Christ's Holy Spirit, "alive and active, sharper than a double-edged sword," cutting away and freeing us from the cancer of sin, the more we realize we have been re-united, each of us, with the God of our creation, through Christ Jesus, the more we know that Scripture is that sure map that directs us back to Eden and God's perfect presence once more. In the pages of scripture we find ourselves home. Blessings, Rev. Ellen
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Flowers in the Church Sanctuary
The flowers in the church sanctuary this Sunday, January 24th, are given by the Hamilton Family to the Glory of God and in loving honor of Aubrey and Alice Tarlton in celebration of their 64th Wedding Anniversary. |
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Expressing Our Condolences
The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to the family of Edna Overcash. We join with her family as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ. |
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Pick Up Your BPC 2015 Annual Report This Sunday, January 24th!
Our Annual Church Meeting will be held next Sunday immediately following the 9:55 AM Worship Service. Because January 31st will be the fifth Sunday, worship will be held in the BPC Fellowship Hall.
Annual reports will be available this Sunday in the hallway behind the sanctuary, and on the church's web site, so that you will have time to review them prior to the meeting. The reports are labeled, please take the one with your name on it.
Please try to be present for this important meeting in the life of our church.
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Sunshine Group Meets This Tuesday
The Sunshine Group will meet this Tuesday, January 26th, 9:00 AM at Breakfast Time, located at 1170 Copperfield Blvd NE, Concord, NC 28025 (across from Cracker Barrel.) All are welcomed to join us for a wonderful time of Christian fellowship!
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Education Committee Dates to Remember for January 2016
On Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 AM the Education Committee is asking for volunteers to help clean and organize our classrooms and storage areas. Next Sunday, January 31st at 5:00 PM we will have a Senior High Youth Planning Meeting in the Session Room. We will discuss the 2016 Mission Trip, 2016 Fund Raisers, and the Senior High Schedule for the remainder of the year. The Education Committee asks that advisors, Senior High parents and Senior Highs attend this meeting so we can plan activities for the coming year.
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We Need YOU to Score a Big Win Against Hunger!
Please support the Bethpage Presbyterian Church youth as they hold soup pots at church doors on Sunday, February 7th after the 9:55 AM worship service. All money received here at Bethpage church for the Souper Bowl of Caring goes to Cooperative Christian Ministry to help those in our community.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
You are invited! Join us for great food, enjoyable fellowship and an important message at the annual Bethpage Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner. Bring your friends and join other people from our community in the BPC fellowship hall on Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30 until 7:30 PM as we begin this most important holiday season. Donations will be accepted and will go to Children's Hope Alliance.
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February Dates to Add to Your Calendar
Saturday, 6th - Girl Scouts Thinking Day in BPC Fellowship Hall
Saturday, 6th - 9:30 AM - Charlotte Presbytery Meeting at First Charlotte PC
Sunday, 7th - Souper Bowl of Caring Offering to be received
Tuesday, 9th - 5:30 until 7:30 PM - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner in BPC Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, 10th - 7:00 PM - Ash Wednesday Service
Sunday, 14th - First Sunday in Lent
Sunday, 21st - Second Sunday in Lent
Monday, 22nd - 4:00 until 8:00 PM - Blood Drive in BPC Fellowship Hall
Sunday, 28th - Third Sunday in Lent
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NEW 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 call Kilby's Florist at 704-933-7955 with your order and any special instructions. Make arrangements directly with Kilby's for payment. 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. 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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Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism
We rejoice with Rev. Sergio Schmidt, his wife Carla and their children over the baptism of Mikaela Mercedes Elizabeth Schmidt on January 10th. Enjoy the pictures included in The Beth Page this day.
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Recent Memorials
In memory of Edward Rodgers: Betty Christy
In memory of Paul Christy: Betty Christy
In memory of Ray Christy:
Betty Christy
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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
January 17
Joys: Phil & Ann Allen - 52nd Wedding Anniversary on Monday, January 18th (Amy A. Ritchie), Aubrey & Alice Tarlton - January 19th, Tuesday is their 64th Wedding Anniversary - Wonderful parents! (Jill & Roger Hamilton), Frances Tate - prayers answered - she has made a turn for the better (Glenda Kirkman), Dawn Crawford - friend - her struggles with MS are growing more pronounced, but she's doing better - she is more able to walk (Jean Brown), Madison Scarborough - thanks for all the prayers - pray for recovery from surgery (Peggy Overcash)
Concerns: Ron - Glenda Kirkman's brother - passed out while driving from diabetic shock - he is doing better - no one was hurt (Glenda Kirkman), Charlotte Penland - recovery from the flu (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Robin Barham & Family - Step-father had brain injury from fall - taken off all machines yesterday - pray for peace for all (Carrie Paxton), Harry Higgins Family - Harry passed away this week (Charlotte Penland), Rick Mullinax (PawPaw) - for healing - he is certainly fighting! (Cameron Mullinax)
Joys: Schmidt Family - baptism of Mikaela Schmidt today (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Kim Shore - leading worship last week (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Andy - newest member of the Gardner family (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Rev. Ellen - Happy Birthday (Fred Helms
Concerns: Madison Scarborough - pray for surgery Wednesday (Peggy Overcash), Tom & Teresa - traveling mercies going to be with Madison (Peggy Overcash), Frances Tate - has pneumonia and not doing well (Glenda Kirkman), Fred Helms - eye surgery 1-11-2016 (Fred Helms)
Joys: Jackson Family - completed eating disorder treatment this week - continue to pray for recovery - also adopted a puppy this weekend - will be training the dog to be service animal - we are excited and feel like our prayers have been answered (Hannah Jackson)
Concerns: Patty Lee and Rick Mullinax (Eric McKnight), Christine & Family - safe travels home from Germany on Friday (Sherry Childers)
Joys: Phil Allen - ultrasound results were normal (Amy A. Ritchie), Betty White Family - remembering Bernard - White family here - flowers in the church in memory of Bernard (Rev. Ellen), Sam & Jeana Gray - expecting their first child (Hannah Jackson), Karlyn Dwinell - traveling to England and Ireland today for 10 days - granddaughter of Phil & Ann Allen - niece of mine & Leigh Ann Allen - cousin of Amanda Ritchie (Amy A. Ritchie), Darrell Ballard - here in worship and feeling better (Marsha Johnson), Rick Mullinax - here today - begins new chemotherapy next week (Janice Morgan)
Concerns: Family of Vaudrey Mesimer - prayers go out to Dwain - loss of his father (Rev. Ellen), Wayne Petrea - fell and broke his arm (Eric McKnight), Todd Penland & wife - serious car accident (Charlotte Penland), Mary Knox - very disoriented - concern for her (Charlotte Penland), Ernest Hudson - health - almost bed ridden (Rebecca Stokes, Suds of Love), Todd Waters Family - Andrea's cancer has spread (Pat Rankin), Gail Duganne - Phil Allen's sister - our Aunt - blood sugar dropped - in ICU at Rowan Regional in Salisbury - long road ahead (Amy A. Ritchie, Leigh Ann Allen), Ann Allen - her feet are bothering her (Amy A. Ritchie), Mary Cooper - mother-in-law - health - vision (Rebecca Stokes, Suds of Love)
MORNINGSIDE OF CONCORD: Patty Lee
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
Head Usher
Jenny Linebarrier
Ushers
Joyce Deal
Marty Paxton
Linda VanPelt
Glenda Kirkman
Lector
Eric McKnight
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Brandi Coley
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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Worship Service - 59
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 1/13/2016
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$7,186.00
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$2,931.59
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1/17/2016
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$3,826.00
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$7,852.38
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Current Balance
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$11,012.00
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$10,783.97
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Year-to-date Budget Needs: $13,019.10
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2016: $270.70
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Sermon from Sunday, January 17th
Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from January 17, 2016
"Prayer: the breath of a Christian"
Old Testament: Psalm 66:18-20
New Testament: Luke 11:1-13
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Daily Lectionary for January 24 - 30, 2016 |
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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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