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A Word from Rev. Ellen
Dear Disciples of Jesus Christ,
As we head into Lent I would like you to take a moment to consider your faith practices and how vital they are in your life. Self-reflection is a vital aspect to Lent. "Are my prayer and Bible Study practices helping me to grow in my faith?" Lent starts on February 10th this year. (I know, it is really early this year!) Lent is a time when we can look at our life of faith with God and ask ourselves, "Do I glorify God in all I do? Do I enjoy God the way God would like?" and then do something about it!"
To that end I would like to set up a "Lent Test"; a couple of questions that will enable you to put this year's Lenten Season to good use as a time of real spiritual growth. (Answer the following questions with a number 1 through 5, with 1 being the least likely and 5 being the most likely.)
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Do I have a time each day that I set aside to pray and read scripture?
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Do I feel like my prayer life is a mirror of Jesus' example in prayer?
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Do I find my time with God something I look forward to each day?
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Could I use some help knowing how to pray?
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Do I pray for people throughout the day?
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Do I go to God when I am unclear about what I should do?
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Do I set aside time to read my Bible each day?
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Does reading the Bible fill me with peace?
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Does reading the bible just confuse me?
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39-40: I am headed in the right direction. My faith could be tweeked. What changes would help?
30-38: I am busy. I don't make time for prayer and scripture like I want to. I would like to try though.
21-29: I'm too busy to make time in my day. That is what Sunday is for. I wouldn't know where to start!
Would I like my faith life to be stronger? How?
During this year's Lenten season, I will be offering some ideas on how to strengthen, get serious about or start a season of spiritual growth. I hope you will join me in taking advantage of this year's Lenten season to strengthen your relationship with God! I know it will enrich this year's Holy Week and Easter!
Blessings, Rev. Ellen
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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 this 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 Fellowship Hall. 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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Senior High Youth Group Planning Meeting
Next Sunday, February 14, immediately after our Sunday morning worship service, we will have a Senior High Youth Planning Meeting. We will continue our discussion on 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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"Suds of Love" Servants Needed!
Our "Suds of Love" laundromat ministry with Fred L. Wilson and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School continues on Thursday, February 18th. 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 18th, but would still like to help, we need donations of quarters and laundry detergent. Thanks for your support!
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Have a Heart! - Give Blood
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and BPC are hosting a Blood Drive in the BPC Fellowship Hall on Monday, February 22nd, from 4:30 until 8:00 PM. February is National Heart Association Month so "have a heart" and come out to donate blood! Every drop stays here, saving local lives.
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Recent Memorials
In memory of Edna Brines Overcash: Jack and Pat Rankin Darrell and Doris Ann Ballard Aubrey and Alice Tarlton Carolyn and Ervin Helms |
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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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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 31
Joys: Hannah (Charlotte Penland), Fred Helms, Gary Ambrose (Jean Brown), Mack Sapp Sr. (Cameron Mullinax), BPC Congregation (Madison Scarborough)
Concerns: Marlena Wallace Jefferson (Brandi Coley), Harkey family (Ellen Shore), Fred Helms, Amanda Ritchie (Amy A. Ritchie), Rick Mullinax (Diane Mullinax), Viola Green (Teresa Kincaid), Rick Mullinax (Cameron Mullinax), Mike Moles (Kim Shore)
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)
MORNINGSIDE OF CONCORD: Patty Lee
ST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White
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Serving This Sunday
Head Usher
Dennis Graybeal
Ushers
Rob & Sandra Cox
Ed & Cheryl Kusper
Lector
Sherry Childers
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Linda VanPelt & Peggy Overcash
Children's Sunday School & Worship
Glenda Kirkman & Kim Gibson
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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Worship Service - 88
Sunday School - 43
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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 1/27/2016
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$11,012.00
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$11,685.44
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1/31/2016
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$7,557.00
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$6,323.88
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Current Balance
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$18,569.00
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$18,009.32
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Year-to-date Budget Needs: $21,698.50
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2016: $280.70
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Sermon from January 31, 2016
Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from January 31, 2016
"The Wonder of the Word"
Old Testament: Joshua 1:1-11
New Testament: Hebrews 4:12
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Daily Lectionary for February 7 - 13, 2016 |
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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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