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A Word from Rev. Ellen
Since we had to close the church last Sunday, due to the ice storm, this Sunday we will continue our BELIEVE series with the subject of the Word of God. I found this poem by Cynthia Buhain Baello inspirational and hop you do as well.
Blessings, Rev. Ellen
The Word of God is a Light unto our feet
It exposes Deception and reveals Truth
By reading it daily Wisdom we meet
and our spirit will harvest Peace as fruit.
The Word of God is a Hammer that breaks
The hardest of heart, the unbelieving soul
With each pounding, Pride we forsake
And the cleansing it does will make us whole.
The Word of God is a Fire that consumes
Removing the dross and as all sin unfold
It purifies us to give out sweet perfume
Our souls are molded, we come out as gold.
The Word of God is the Rock where we build
Our life and our very sure foundation
On it we can stand and find our shield
It's Truth does not waver in any situation.
The Word of God is the Bread that sustains
Increasing our Faith and moves us to Love
Gives blessing of Mercy and the ray of Hope
The Presence of the Author, our God above.
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Flowers for Worship Service This Sunday
We have two flower arrangements for our worship service this Sunday, January 31st. One arrangement is 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. The other arrangement is given by the Josey and Kirkman Families to the Glory of God and in loving honor of Heather and Dougie Kirkman in celebration of their birthdays.
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Annual Meeting This Sunday after Worship in the Fellowship Hall
Our Annual Church Meeting will be held this 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 are available to be picked up in fellowship hall and on the church's web site. 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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CE Cleanup Day This Saturday and Youth Planning Meeting This Sunday
This Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 AM the Education Committee is asking for volunteers to help clean and organize our classrooms and storage areas.
This 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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Women's Bible Study Groups
February Meetings
We invite the ladies of the church to join a group for Bible study, to take part in worthwhile projects, and to enjoy Christian fellowship. Please visit any of the groups and then join the one that suits you.
Study Group 1 meets Tuesday, February 2, at 10:00 AM in the Session Room.
Study Group 2 meets Tuesday, February 2, at 6:30 PM in the church fellowship hall. Hostess - Gilda Wilkinson.
Study Group 3 meets Tuesday, February 2, at 6:30 PM in the Session Room. Hostess - Jean Brown.
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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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Wednesday, February 10th, at 7:00 PM you are invited to participate in an Ash Wednesday Service in the BPC Sanctuary. What a great way to begin our Lenten journey --- at a service that will include the Lord's Supper and the Imposition of Ashes. Our Wednesday evening supper and other programs are cancelled so that we may all participate in this opportunity together.
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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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Recent Memorials
In memory of Vaudrey Mesimer: Jim and Gilda Wilkinson
In memory of Ronnie Parks: Jim and Gilda Wilkinson
In memory of O.J. Hartsell:
Chuck and Lori Rodgers
In memory of Dot Brown:
Sharon Vanpelt
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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
Kim Shore
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Al Smith & Sara Rodgers
Children's Sunday School & Worship
Jill Hamilton & Teresa Kincaid
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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January 17th: Worship Service - 59 Sunday School - 44
January 24th: No Sunday School or Worship (inclement weather)
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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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1/24/2016
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$901.47
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Current Balance
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$11,012.00
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$11,685.44
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Year-to-date Budget Needs: $17,358.80
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2016: $270.70
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Daily Lectionary for Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2016 |
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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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