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6020 Mooresville Road   |   704-933-2209
School Supply Drive for Fred L. Wilson Elementary 

The Mission and Evangelism Ministry Area is holding a school supply drive for Fred L. Wilson Elementary School through Sunday, September 11th.  We will have mission night during our Wednesday evening G.I.F.T. Program on September 14th. On that evening, teachers from Fred L. Wilson Elementary School will be invited to join us and we will present them with the gracious donations from the Bethpage Church family.  The teachers' "wish list" of supplies is:
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Clorox Wipes
  • Gallon and Quart Ziplock Bags
  • Post-It Notes
  • Yellow Highlighters
  • Tissues
  • Economy Baby Wipes
KAPM Breakfast Meeting 

All Kannapolis area men and women are cordially invited to attend the quarterly breakfast meeting of the Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men on Sunday, September 11th, from 8:00 until 9:00 AM in the Bethpage Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.  At 8:00 AM, we shall gather around the tables for a delicious breakfast, accompanied by great fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.  After a brief session, we shall most certainly be blessed by our guest speaker, Mr. Ed Hosack, Executive Director of Cooperative Christian Ministry.  It is always a joy to have Ed in our presence and to hear him bear witness to the many ways God works in our community through CCM.  Please invite your fellow church members, neighbors and friends to join us for this meeting.
September 11, 2016 
College and Military Addresses 

We need the addresses of any members of our Bethpage church family who will be in college or serving in the military this year!  You may get your address to us by writing it on the Ritual of Friendship pad, calling the church office (704-933-2209), or e-mailing it to info@bethpagechurch.org.  Please help us keep in touch with these folks while they are away from home!
Blood Drive Report 

Thank you to all who came out and supported the Blood Drive on Monday, August 22nd in the BPC Fellowship Hall.  Community Blood Center of the Carolinas collected 9 pints, 1 double and 6 people were deferred.
Highlights of the July 18, 2016, Stated Session Meeting 
  • A quorum was declared by the moderator, Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner.
  • The meeting was called to order followed by opening prayer and study by Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner.
  • Agenda was approved as amended to add Election of Officers and Election of Clerk.
  • Session approved the minutes from the Stated Session Meeting on May 16, 2016.
  • Session reviewed and approved the August 2016 calendar.
  • Session reviewed and approved the facilities reservation requests.
  • Session received letter requesting transfer of membership for Sharon Ferguson to Midway United Methodist Church.
  • Session received letter from Kannapolis Area Presbyterian Men thanking BPC for their support.
  • Session received the Moderator's report.
  • Personnel Ministry Area updated Session on Music Director Search Committee.
  • Session reviewed the June 2016 financial reports.
  • Session approved Stewardship Ministry Area's recommendation to offer Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University classes to area churches in our cluster in January/February 2017 (nine-week session.)  Classes to be held at Bethpage Presbyterian Church.
  • Session approved Stewardship Ministry Area's recommendation to begin Stewardship/Consecration Sunday campaign on 10/2/16 with Stewardship Sunday to be held on November 6, 2016.
  • Session approved creating YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for the church.
  • Items from Communications Ministry Area tabled until next session meeting:
    • What is the name we would like on our logo and all social media accounts:  Bethpage Presby, Bethpage Church, Bethpage PCUSA, BPCK, etc.
    • Hashtags
    • Rules and guidelines for our social media presence.
  • Session approved placing a hard metal sign above BPC Community Garden.  Design and wording to be approved by Session.
  • Bethpage will receive donations of school supplies for fall 2016 (beginning August 1st and continuing through Sunday, September 11th.)  Invite teachers on Wednesday, September 14th to receive donations.
  • 2016-17 Shepherding lists finalization and tip.
  • Finalizing visioning with congregation - early October 2016 on Sunday with lunch following worship service.
  • Election of Clerk - Motion by Sherry Childers, seconded by Eric McKnight, that Roger Hamilton be Clerk of Session.  Approved.
  • Election of Officers:  President of the Corporation - Roger Hamilton, Secretary of the Corporation - Mark Gurley, Treasurer - Dennis Graybeal.  Motion by Steve Gaskey and seconded by Kim Gibson.  Motion approved.
  • Session approved the postponement of Ad Hoc Committee until after the Church Visioning is completed in the Fall.
  • Session approved the replacement of microphones and speakers in the Sanctuary to be paid for from the Memorials/Special Projects Funds.  Sherry Childers made the motion and Mark Gurley seconded.
  • Motion to adjourn by Kim Gibson, seconded by Mark Gurley.
  • Next meeting, Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
  • Adjournment and closing prayer by Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner.
Donate to Habitat ReStore 

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price.  All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.  When you donate to the Habitat ReStore, four things happen:
  • You help Habitat raise money to build affordable homes in Cabarrus County!
  • You get rid of unwanted items in your home.
  • You keep items from being thrown into our already overflowing landfills.
  • You receive a tax deduction.
Habitat ReStore donation hotline:  704-786-4000
Address:  2902 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
Donation hours:  Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
For more information visit their web site.
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servingServing This Sunday

Head Usher
Cheryl Kusper

Ushers
Dougie & Heather Kirkman
Steve & Sandy Gaskey

Lector
Jean Brown

Children's Nursery (Worship only)
Al Smith & Sara Rodgers

Children's Worship
Sandra Cox & Richie Goodman
Our Financial & Attendance Stewardship
 
 
 
 
OUR ATTENDANCE STEWARDSHIP
 
 
August 21st

Worship Service - 60

Sunday School - 29
 
 
 
OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
 
 
 
General Budget Giving
 
Expenses
 
Year-to-date
as of 8/10/2016
 
  $117,502.16
 
   $129,670.31
 
8/21/2016
  *$8,220.00
   *$5,836.24
Current Balance
$125,722.16
$135,506.55
 
Year-to-date Budget Needs:  $147,549.80
 
 
10¢-A-Meal Offering received for 2016:  $2,487.30
 
*reflects totals for 8/14/16 and 8/21/16.
     
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lectionaryDaily Lectionary for 8/28/2016 - 9/3/2016

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Monday, August 29, 2016

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Friday, September 2, 2016

Saturday, September 3, 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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