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Guest Pastor This Sunday
This Sunday, May 1st, we are privileged to have The Rev. Dr. Michael L. Murdock preaching at our 9:55 AM worship service. Dr. Murdock is a native of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and attended Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, graduating with a Master of Divinity on May 13, 1990. Dr. Murdock is a Tentmaking Minister - employed full-time in secular profession to support ministerial activities. He was ordained February 23, 1992, Presbytery of New Harmony, Florence, SC; currently Minister-at-Large, Presbytery of Charlotte. Dr. Murdock has held Engineer positions with Duke Power Company, Carolina Power & Light Company, and Duke Energy Corporation. He received his Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC, in May 2008. Dr. Murdock resides in Charlotte with his wife, Amy, and their daughters, Jordan and Haley. We welcome Dr. Murdock to Bethpage Presbyterian Church!
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Guest Organist
We welcome Lou Finger as our guest organist this Sunday, May 1st. Thank you Lou!
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Flowers in the Church Sanctuary
The flowers in the Bethpage Presbyterian Church sanctuary this Sunday are given by Sherry Childers to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Terry Shifflett and in loving honor of Chris Ferguson, in celebration of their birthdays on May 1st.
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Expressing Our Condolences
The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Dennis Graybeal and family in the death of his aunt, Leona Graybeal Ingram and to Betty Christy and family in the death of her sister-in-law, Rachel Christy. We join with these families as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.
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Love Offering for Charlotte Penland
It is with deep regret that on April 20th the Personnel Committee received Charlotte Penland's resignation from Director of Music/Organist for medical reasons. Charlotte has become an integral part of the life and ministry of Bethpage. Her presence and participation of the church cannot be put into words. To show our love and respect, the BPC Session would like to present Charlotte with a love offering and invite the congregation to contribute. Your gifts will be received May 1st through May 15th and may be placed in the offering plate or turned into the church office. Please place your offering in a pew envelope (make checks payable to Bethpage Presbyterian Church) and write "Charlotte's Love Offering" on the memo line.
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Women's Bible Study Groups - May 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, May 3, at 10:00 AM in the Session Room.
Study Group 2 meets Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Hostesses - Doris Ballard & Peggy Overcash.
Study Group 3 meets Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30 PM in the Session Room. Hostess - Marcia Graybeal.
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Come Out and Support Our Church Softball Team!
The Bethpage Men Softball team's Spring season schedule is as follows:
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Tues. 5/3, 9:00 PM at Bakers Creek
Thurs. 5/5, 8:00 PM at Safrit Park
Tues. 5/10, 7:00 PM at Bakers Creek
Tues. 5/10, 8:00 PM at Bakers Creek
Thurs. 5/12, 8:00 PM at Safrit Park
Tues. 5/17, 7:00 PM at Safrit Park
Thurs. 5/19, 7:00 PM at Bakers Creek
Tues. 5/24, 9:00 PM at Bakers Creek
Thurs. 5/26, 8:00 PM at Bakers Creek
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Come out and support the Bethpage team and enjoy a great time of fellowship!
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Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2016
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Pentecost Offering - for Children at Risk, Youth and Young Adults
The Pentecost Offering provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Forty percent of this offering collected at our 9:55 AM worship service on Sunday, May 15th, will be sent to Children's Hope Alliance (formerly known as Barium Springs Home for Children and Grandfather Home for Children.) Since 1891, this organization has been committed to a safe and nurturing family life for every child. The remaining 60 percent will go to the General Assembly to provide leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and support children-at-risk programs at the national level. To learn more about Children's Hope Alliance click on their logo below.
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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, May 19th. 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 19th, but would still like to help, we need donations of quarters and laundry detergent. Thanks for your support!
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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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Prayer Joys and Concerns
April 24
Joys: Christ Savior, Dalton's birthday, Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men
Concerns: Dennis Graybeal and Family (Linda VanPelt), Shirley Smith, Diane Mullinax (Rick), Cassidy Snider (Diane Mullinax), Charlotte/Mallory Penland (Rev. Ellen), Scott and Timisha Waters (Barbara), Becky Eckels, Ronnie (Ellen), Betty Christy and Family
Joys: Bethpage Church (Christel Josey), Congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian (Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner)
Concerns: Rick Helms (Fred Helms), Lex Graham (Phil Allen), Micah Ennis (Hannah Jackson), Bill Jackson & Family (Hannah Jackson), Sherry Childers, Elizabeth Parks (Jenny Linebarrier), Shirley Smith (Kim Gibson), Donna Varner & Family (Jean Brown), Faye and Toot Rodgers (Christel), Cathy Treece Johnson (Susan Treece Smith)
Concerns: Laura Vicks (Glenda Kirkman), Ellen Campbell Gardner (Cameron Mullinax), Joe Mullinax (Diane & Rick Mullinax), Elizabeth Parks (Jenny Linebarrier), Robbie Tate (Glenda Kirkman)
Joys: Softball Team (Brandi Coley), Mike Iosue and Glenda Kirkman (Heather Kirkman), Amanda/Amy Ritchie (Amy Ritchie), A.J. (Susan Smith), Mission work of the church (Ed Kusper), Wedding in the spring - Brandi/Charlie (Brandi Coley)
Concerns: Rev. Ellen (Diane Mullinax), Shirley Smith (Kim Gibson), Elizabeth Parks (Mullinaxes), The Family of Hayden Miller (Leigh Ann Allen), Andrea Waters' Family (Amy Ritchie)
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Serving This Sunday
Head Usher
Linda VanPelt
Ushers
Eric McKnight
Ann Ennis
Rick & Diane Mullinax
Lector
Marcia Graybeal
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Leigh Ann Allen & Emily Scarborough
Children's Sunday School & Worship
Christel Josey & Marsha Johnson
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Our Attendance and Financial Stewardship
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OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
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April 24th
Worship Service - 57
Sunday School - 30
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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 4/20/2016
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$64,276.66
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$62,425.90
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4/24/2016
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$1,750.00
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$3,788.76
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Current Balance
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$66,026.66
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$66,214.66
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Year-to-date Budget Needs: $73,774.90
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2016: $1,327.73
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Sermon from April 24, 2016
Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner's sermon from April 24, 2016
"God-Control"
First Scripture Reading: Titus 2:11-13
Second Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32
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Daily Lectionary for May 1 - 7, 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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