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A Word from Rev. Ellen
"Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other; and My people will never be put to shame. It will come about after this That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy,Your old men will dream dreams Your young men will see visions." Joel 2: 27-28
America is the land of dreams. We say it is the legacy of all Americans to have a house, a car, 1.2 children and a living wage. What about the American Church? What is the American Church's legacy; a full sanctuary, (like we experienced at Rick Mullinax's funeral), a budget that is in the black all the time, a large youth group, lots of babies in the nursery, exciting events or Christ from whom all these other blessings flow?
Summer offers us the time to discern Bethpage Presbyterian Church's dreams. Are they the American Church's or the fulfillment of Jesus' command? These ARE the questions the Christian church has been asking since the first chapter of Acts (the history of the Christian Church) or since the doors of Bethpage Presbyterian Church opened in 1794.
This Summer we will be looking at Jesus' final instructions to his disciples, found in Acts 1: 8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Put another way, we will be looking at the transformation process Jesus Christ promised to every church/disciple that follows His call, "You will receive power (a vital union with God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit) that directs each disciple into the world (around your hometown, your country and even the world.)
Impossible? Don't believe it deep down? Jesus said in John 14:12-14, "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." or the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things in Christ, who strengthens me." With these scriptures in mind the REAL question is, "Do you believe these promises? Are you/we willing to be changed as you/we dedicate ourselves to Christ's call anew?" History bears witnesses to what God can do with 12 disciples. We have 150 members. Do we bear witness like that too? Together let us discern what God CAN do; a legacy of dreams far better than what we can imagine alone. He promised! Blessings, Rev. Ellen
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Expressing Our Condolences
The congregation of Bethpage Presbyterian Church extends its deepest Christian sympathy to Glenda Kirkman, Dougie Kirkman and their families in the death of Glenda's mother and Dougie's grandmother, Frances Pope Tate. The congregation also extends its deepest Christian sympathy to the family of James Richard (Rick) Mullinax. We join with these families as they celebrate their loved one's life in Christ.
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Barry McGee Concert at Kirkwood PC
This Sunday, June 12th at 6:00 PM, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church (900 Klondale Avenue, Kannapolis) will host award-winning Christian musician and comedian, Barry McGee. Barry uses humor to create a great atmosphere during his programs that reaches outside the walls of the Church to minister to many who might not otherwise hear the gospel. He has worked as a NASCAR Chaplain and with Prison Fellowship, sharing God's word through comedy with hundreds of inmates each year. This is a free program. A love offering will be received and light refreshments will be served. For more info, call 704-932-4527.
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CCM Mobile Food Pantry at BPC
Bethpage Presbyterian Church will sponsor the CCM Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, June 16th, 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon in the BPC parking lot. Cooperative Christian Ministry conducts Mobile Food Pantries on a monthly basis in neighborhoods of high need. These highly effective food distribution programs overcome the absence of transportation for many struggling families, and provide supplemental groceries at a very efficient cost to CCM. Bethpage needs to provide volunteers to help that day from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. If you are interested, please contact Chris Ferguson at 704-680-2783.
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CPR Class at Bethpage PC
The Nurture Committee is sponsoring a CPR Training Class for church members --- especially session members, ushers and Sunday school teachers. It will be held next Saturday, June 18th, 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon in the Fellowship Hall.
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1,000 Can Challenge to Benefit CCM's Summer Food Drive
More than one in four children in North Carolina struggle with hunger. During the summer, the struggle for children to find a meal gets even harder, as only one of seven students who receives a free or reduced price lunch during the school year will get lunch on any given summer day. To help combat that issue, Cooperative Christian Ministry will be holding a summer food drive. As part of this food drive, Bethpage Presbyterian Church has elected to participate in the 1,000 Can Challenge, a project being offered to area churches to raise 1,000 cans of food for CCM through their congregations. Canned food items we will be collecting are pork & beans, corn, peas, and green beans. Your food offering may be brought to the church any time through July 31st.
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Red Cross Blood Drive Report
Thank you to all you came out and supported the Blood Drive on Monday, May 23rd in the BPC Fellowship Hall. The Red Cross collected 17 pints!
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Life Line Screening Coming to BPC
Life Line Screening will offer a preventive health event on Monday, July 18th in the BPC Fellowship Hall. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, offers affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to : blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening for $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners or call 1-888-653-6441.
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2016 Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School at BPC! Monday, July 25th through Thursday, July 28th.
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Recent Memorial
In memory of James Richard (Rick) Mullinax:
Aubrey and Alice Tarlton
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Prayer Joys and Concerns
June 5
Joys: My sister's birthday today (Betty White)
Concerns: Tate/Kirkman Families (death of Glenda's mother)
Joys: Amanda Ritchie (Amanda Ritchie & Amy Ritchie), Work in the Garden - Blood Drive (Ellen Campbell Gardner), Ann's sister worshiping with us today (Margaret Griffin), Leigh Ann's birthday (Amanda Ritchie)
Concerns: Reach out to missing members (Chris Ferguson)
Joys: "Suds of Love" Laundromat Ministry (Christel), Paula Myers' birthday today
Joys: Mothers (Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner), Amanda Ritchie (Amy A. Ritchie), Choir
Concerns: Faye Rodgers (Marcia Graybeal), Baby Ryan, Friend of the Gibson Family, Lisa Christy (Betty Christy)
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Serving This Sunday
Head Usher
Rob Cox
Ushers
Bill & Peggy Overcash
Ann Ennis
Eric McKnight
Lector
Sherry Childers
Children's Nursery (Sunday School & Worship)
Al Smith & Sara Rodgers
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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June 5th
Worship Service - 82
Sunday School - 38
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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 6/1/2016
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$82,560.16
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$88,180.09
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6/5/2016
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$6,366.00
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$9,152.29
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Current Balance
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$88,926.16
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$97,332.38
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Year-to-date Budget Needs: $99,813.10
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10¢-A-Meal Offering received last Sunday: $357.25
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2016: $1,903.98
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Sermon from June 5, 2016
Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner
"Humility Like Christ"
First Scripture Reading: John 13:1-17
Second Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:3-4
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Daily Lectionary for June 12 - 18, 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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