SERMON NOTES

PRAYER JOYS & CONCERNS

April 26: Joys: Diane Deal – much improved but still having treatments 3 times aweek (Joyce Deal), Glenda Kirkman – surgery went well and she is homerecovering (Heather Kirkman), Charlotte & Mallory(Marcia Graybeal), Ann Ennis – her birthday today (Ellen Campbell Gardner),Megan Knapp – successfully delivered baby girl (Marty Paxton)Concerns: Bill Overcash – prayer for additional surgery (Peggy Overcash), TomGriffin and Ralph Smith – for their continued recovery and misHolly Young – chemo treatments continue (Joyce Deal), Murray Jollybypass on Monday (Joyce Deal), Sherry Childers and Ernest(Hannah Gray), Dewayne Gillespy & Angie –Penland), Betty Jean – stomach cancer – Linda VanPelt

April 19: Joys: Doris Ballard – Joy that she was able to get care in time to help(Darrell Ballard, Anthony & Tommy), The Lord’s love and grace through Jesus Christ(Ronnie)Concerns: Sandra Rodgers Williams – having mastectomy at Duke (Betty Christy)Glenda Kirkman’s surgery scheduled for this Thursday, Brooke & Mike traveling andmy Dad’s birthday celebrating with God (Glenda), Doris Ballardgets her strength and confidence back (Darrell BaFamily – loss of their daughter (Ronnie), Tom Griffin(Rick & Diane Mullinax), Leigh Ann Allen – still looking for work (Leigh Ann Allen),Holly Young – continuing chemo treatment this week, Diane Deabut continuing treatment 3 times a week (Joyce Deal), Sarah Parksfamily’s peace and comfort (Rick & Diane Mullinax)

April 12: Joys: Sarah Parks – home from hospital and recovering from pneumonia(Jenny Linebarrier)Concerns: Tom Griffin – pray that God will work in his life to encourage Tom topush himself for his recovery (Eric McKnight), Martha Campbelland health for Martha Campbell as she travels back to Erie, PA (Ellen CampbellGardner), Ms. Campbell – safe travels home (Christel), June Hartso(Charlotte), Toots Rary – Charlotte’s aunt - Alzheimers (Charlotteof a Northwest Cabarrus Middle School 6th

Thursday night (Cheryl Kusper), Brendan & Meganrest Drs. hoping to get to 34 weeks (Marty & Carrie Paxtonand pulled muscle in her back (Christel), Diane Dealliver and kidney failure (Joyce Deal), Diane MullinaxHolly Young – continuing with chemo (Joyce Deal), Sarah Parksissues (Jenny Linebarrier), Jo Brown – biopsy results to be good (Jean Brow

April 5: Joys: Jon & Tess Deal & Zavian (Joyce Deal), CantataMallory / Denny and Ernest Gardner – Joyful noise to the Lord (Ellen CampbellGardner), Martha Campbell – celebrate her 87Gardner), Amy Ritchie & Amanda Ritchie – Amy’s birthday on Monday, April 6Amanda’s 21st birthday on Tuesday, April 7th (Amy Ritchie)Concerns: Diane Deal – hospital again with kidney & liver problems (Joyce Deal),Sabrina McManis & Carolyn White – Sabrina just learned she has breast cancerCarolyn – her mother has had breast cancer for 10 months (Alice TarltonDarlene Gantt who passed away on Saturday, April 4

BRIAN CENTER-CONCORD: Edward RodgersFIVE OAKS MANOR REHAB: Burch Thomas “Tom” Gri

KANNON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING:TRINITY OAKS: Martha “Marty” Bickerstaff

TRINITY OAKS ASSISTED LIVINGST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White

SERMON NOTES

PRAYER JOYS & CONCERNS

much improved but still having treatments 3 times asurgery went well and she is home

Mallory – for safe travels this weekher birthday today (Ellen Campbell Gardner),

delivered baby girl (Marty Paxton)prayer for additional surgery (Peggy Overcash), Tom

for their continued recovery and mission (Eric McKnight),chemo treatments continue (Joyce Deal), Murray Jolly – 4-artery

bypass on Monday (Joyce Deal), Sherry Childers and Ernest – pray for safe travelsserious heart surgery (Charlotte

VanPelt’s aunt (Marty Paxton)

Joy that she was able to get care in time to help(Darrell Ballard, Anthony & Tommy), The Lord’s love and grace through Jesus Christ

having mastectomy at Duke (Betty Christy),Glenda Kirkman’s surgery scheduled for this Thursday, Brooke & Mike traveling andmy Dad’s birthday celebrating with God (Glenda), Doris Ballard – Concern that shegets her strength and confidence back (Darrell Ballard, Anthony & Tommy, Miller

loss of their daughter (Ronnie), Tom Griffin – healing from pneumoniastill looking for work (Leigh Ann Allen),

continuing chemo treatment this week, Diane Deal – out of hospitalbut continuing treatment 3 times a week (Joyce Deal), Sarah Parks – pray forfamily’s peace and comfort (Rick & Diane Mullinax)

home from hospital and recovering from pneumonia

pray that God will work in his life to encourage Tom topush himself for his recovery (Eric McKnight), Martha Campbell – traveling merciesand health for Martha Campbell as she travels back to Erie, PA (Ellen Campbell

safe travels home (Christel), June Hartso – health issuesAlzheimers (Charlotte Penland), Family

grade student that passed awayMegan – 32 week pregnancy put on bed

Marty & Carrie Paxton), Sherry Childers – felland pulled muscle in her back (Christel), Diane Deal – moved to CMC-Main withliver and kidney failure (Joyce Deal), Diane Mullinax – healing of broken arm (Rick),

continuing with chemo (Joyce Deal), Sarah Parks – concern otherbiopsy results to be good (Jean Brown)

: Jon & Tess Deal & Zavian (Joyce Deal), Cantata – Choir / Charlotte /Joyful noise to the Lord (Ellen Campbell

celebrate her 87th birthday today (Ellen CampbellAmy’s birthday on Monday, April 6th and

(Amy Ritchie)hospital again with kidney & liver problems (Joyce Deal),

st learned she has breast cancer –her mother has had breast cancer for 10 months (Alice Tarlton), Family of

Darlene Gantt who passed away on Saturday, April 4th (Becky Eckels)

CONCORD: Edward RodgersBurch Thomas “Tom” Griffin

KANNON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING: Paul ChristyTRINITY OAKS: Martha “Marty” Bickerstaff

ASSISTED LIVING: Shirley HelmsST. ANDREWS LIVING CENTER: Eloise White

THIS WEEK AT BPC

Sunday,10¢-A-

8:45 –Fellowship Hall

9:00 AM9:00 AM9:55 AM

10:00 –11:20 AM

Sanctuary11:25 AM

1:00 –Hall & Pavilion

5:30 PMFellowship Hall

6:00 PMPaxton’s

Monday7:00 AM

in BPC Fellowship Hall6:30 PM

Fellowship Hall

Tuesday,10:00 AM10:30 AM

6:30 PM6:30 PM

Wednesday,3:00 PM5:45 PM6:20 PM7:30 PM

Thursday,NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER6:00 –8:00 PM

Saturday, May 99:00 –

in BPC Fellowship Hall5:00 PM

Sunday, May 3Morning1st Reading2nd ReadingGospelEvening

Monday, May 4Morning1st Reading2nd ReadingGospel ReadingEvening

Tuesday, May 5Morning1st Reading

THIS WEEK AT BPC

Sunday, May 3-Meal Offering to be received– 9:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship in

Fellowship Hall9:00 AM – New Member Class9:00 AM – Sunday School9:55 AM – Worship Service

– 11:00 AM – LMCS Bible Study - Rm 20111:20 AM – 1:30 PM – LMCS Worship in

Sanctuary11:25 AM – Officer Training

– 4:00 PM – LMCS in BPC FellowshipHall & Pavilion

5:30 PM – Senior High Youth Group in BPCFellowship Hall

6:00 PM – Young Adult Pot Luck at thePaxton’s

Monday, May 47:00 AM – 4:30 PM – NCHS AP Exams

in BPC Fellowship Hall6:30 PM – Spares and Pairs in BPC

Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, May 510:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study Group 110:30 AM – Adult Bible Study

6:30 PM – Women’s Bible Study Group 26:30 PM – Women’s Bible Study Group 3

Wednesday, May 63:00 PM – Staff Meeting5:45 PM – Supper6:20 PM – G.I.F.T. Program7:30 PM – Choir

Thursday, May 7NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

– 8:00 PM – LMCS ESL Class - Rm 2018:00 PM – Softball Game at Baker’s Creek

Saturday, May 9– 10:15 AM – Men’s Prayer Breakfast

in BPC Fellowship Hall5:00 PM – LMCS set up in BPC Fellowship Hall

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, May 10MOTHER’S DAYDeadline for ordering BPC shirts8:45 – 9:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship in

Fellowship Hall9:00 AM – Sunday School9:55 AM – Worship Service

10:00 – 11:00 AM –11:20 AM – 1:30 PM

Sanctuary1:00 – 4:00 PM – LMCS in BPC Fellowship

Hall & Pavilion5:30 PM – Senior High Youth Group in BPC

Fellowship Hall

Monday, May7:00 PM – Gathering Time7:15 PM – Ministry Area Teams

Tuesday, May9:00 AM – 12:00 PMFellowship Hall

10:30 AM – Adult Bible Study9:00 PM – Softball Game at Safrit Field 1

Wednesday, May5:45 PM – Supper6:20 PM – G.I.F.T. Program7:30 PM – Choir

Thursday, May6:00 – 8:00 PM – LMCS ESL Class8:00 PM – Softball Game at

Saturday, May 169:00 AM – 12:00 PM

in BPC Fellowship Hall

Sunday, May8:45 – 9:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship in

Fellowship Hall9:00 AM – New Member Class9:00 AM – Sunday School9:55 AM – Worship Service

10:00 – 11:00 AM –11:20 AM – 1:30 PM

Sanctuary11:25 AM – Officer Training

1:00 – 4:00 PM – LMCS in BPC FellowshipHall & Pavilion

5:30 PM – Senior High Youth Group in BPCFellowship Hall

DAILY LECTIONARY

Sunday, May 3Morning: Psalms 93; 150

Reading: Isaiah 32:1-8Reading: 2 Thess. 2:13-17

Gospel: Matthew 7:7-14Evening: Psalms 136; 117

Monday, May 4Morning: Psalms 97; 145

Reading: Jeremiah 32:1-15Reading: Col. 3:18-4:18

Gospel Reading: Luke 7:36-50Evening: Psalms 124; 115

Tuesday, May 5Morning: Psalms 98; 146

Reading: Jer. 32:16-25

Tuesday, May 52nd Reading: Romans 12:1-21Gospel Reading: Luke 8:1-15Evening: Psalms 66; 116

Wednesday, May 6Morning: Ps. 99; 147:1-111st Reading: Jer. 32:36-442nd Reading: Rom. 13:1-14Gospel: Luke 8:16-25Evening: Psalms 9; 118

Thursday, May 7Morning: Ps. 47; 147:12-201st Reading: Jer. 33:1-132nd Reading: Rom. 14:1-12

Thursday, May 7GospelEvening

Friday, May 8Morning1st: Deut2nd

GospelEvening

Saturday, May 9Morning1st: Deut2nd

Gospel ReadingEvening

LOOKING AHEAD

May 10

Deadline for ordering BPC shirtsCoffee Fellowship in

Sunday SchoolWorship Service

LMCS Bible Study - Rm 2011:30 PM – LMCS Worship in

LMCS in BPC Fellowship

Senior High Youth Group in BPC

May 11Gathering TimeMinistry Area Teams

May 1212:00 PM – Quilting in BPC

Adult Bible StudySoftball Game at Safrit Field 1

May 13

G.I.F.T. Program

May 14LMCS ESL Class - Rm 201

Softball Game at Baker’s Creek

May 16:00 PM – Bethpage Visioning

in BPC Fellowship Hall

May 17Coffee Fellowship in

New Member ClassSunday SchoolWorship Service

LMCS Bible Study - Rm 2011:30 PM – LMCS Worship in

Officer TrainingLMCS in BPC Fellowship

Senior High Youth Group in BPC

Thursday, May 7Gospel: Luke 8:26-39Evening: Psalms 68; 113

Friday, May 8Morning: Psalms 96; 148

: Deut. 31:30-32:14nd Reading: Rom. 14:13-23

Gospel: Luke 8:40-56Evening: Psalms 49; 138

Saturday, May 9Morning: Psalms 92; 149

: Deut. 32:34-41 (42) 43nd Reading: Rom. 15:1-13

Gospel Reading: Luke 9:1-17Evening: Psalms 23; 114

Welcome to Bethpage Presbyterian Church!

yesterday, today, and tomorrow.”

We are excited that you have joined us in worshipping God today. If youare a visitor, please pick up a church informationpew holders. Please, let us get to know you a little better by filling out

the information card, inside the brochure. You can drop it in the offeringplate. Whether you are just visiting, looking to stay or have worshipped

here your whole life, it is great to worship the Lord together this day!

“God Saves a People”

Welcome to Bethpage Presbyterian Church!May 3, 2015

“A family of faithyesterday, today, and tomorrow.”

We are excited that you have joined us in worshipping God today. If youare a visitor, please pick up a church information brochure, found in thepew holders. Please, let us get to know you a little better by filling out

the information card, inside the brochure. You can drop it in the offeringplate. Whether you are just visiting, looking to stay or have worshipped

ur whole life, it is great to worship the Lord together this day!

www.bethpagechurch.org704-933-2209 (phone)

704-933-2208 (fax)6020 Mooresville Road • Kannapolis NC 28081

Church office hours: 8:30 AM -3:30 PM, MRev. Ellen Campbell Gardner:

704-431-3700 (cell) 704-934-3457 (home)

Welcome to Bethpage Presbyterian Church!

We are excited that you have joined us in worshipping God today. If youbrochure, found in the

pew holders. Please, let us get to know you a little better by filling outthe information card, inside the brochure. You can drop it in the offeringplate. Whether you are just visiting, looking to stay or have worshipped

ur whole life, it is great to worship the Lord together this day!

6020 Mooresville Road • Kannapolis NC 28081PM, M-F

3457 (home)

The Service for the Lord’s DayFifth Sunday of Easter

May 3, 2015 9:55 A.M.

THE GATHERING

ANNOUNCEMENTS (RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP/PRAYER CARDS)

*WELCOME & PASSING OF THE PEACE

TRINITY CHIMES

PRAYER OF PREPARATION

God ourFatheropen oureyes,so w em ay seeyourlovein ourw orship thisday; JesusChrist,our S avior and L ord,open ourm inds,thatw e m ay w elcom e yourresurrected presence in God'sW ord;Holy S pirit,open ourlips,that w e m ay be Yourw itnessesinw orshipand inthew orld. AM EN .

PRELUDE “ You AreM y HidingP lace” M ichaelL edner

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “ T hisIsT heDay” L esGarrett

*CALL TO WORSHIP Inspiredby John20,21

L eader: W e are here today because the w eeping M ary ofM agdalaoncesaid:

People: “I have seen the Lord!”

L eader: W e are here because Jesusstillcom esinto ourlockedspacesand says:

People: “Peace be with you. Receive the Holy Spirit.”

L eader: W e are here today like doubting T hom asw ho finallycried:

People: “My Lord and my God.”

L eader: W e are here like P eter,tem pted to forget the callofJesus:

People: “I’m going fishing.”

L eader: W e’re here thism orning because ofJesus,w ho asksusface-to-face:

People: “Do you truly love me?”

L eader: W egatherheretow hispertim idly.People: “Yes, Lord, you know that we love you.”

L eader: W e are here asa congregation only because m anyfaithfuldiscipleshavelistenedtoJesus’ w ords:

ALL: “Do not be afraid. Do not be afraid! Go and tell, ‘Jesushas been raised!’”

*PRAYER OF ADORATION

*HYMN (seeinsert) “ Com eP eopleoftheR isenKing”KeithandKristynGetty & S tuartT ow nend

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Resurrected Lord, we confess that at times we do not sharein the joy of the resurrection but are caught in the worries ofthe world. We confess that we do not always live in the spirit ofnew life but remain discontent, grumbling and anxious. Forgiveus for not sharing in the Good News. Forgive us when we find itmore comfortable to worry and complain than to risk the joyand encouragement of new life in Christ. Call us back to Yourways, O God. In the name of the Risen Christ, we pray. Amen(P leasetakeam om entforsilentconfession.)

*DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE HYMN 579 “ Glory totheFather” GL O R IA P A T R IGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,world without end. Amen, Amen.

THE WORD

TIME WITH YOUNGER CHRISTIANS(Afterw ardsages3 to8yearsoldm ay exitforChildren’sW orship)

ANTHEM

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION M arciaGraybeal

SCRIPTURE (T heS tory,pp.412-414)T hisistheW ord oftheL ord. Thanks be to God!

SERMON “ S ongsofP raises” R ev.EllenCam pbellGardner

*HYMN 145 “ R ejoice,YeP ureinHeart!” M AR IO N

*ASSURANCE OF FAITH from W estm insterS horterCatechism ofFaith,Q & A 38

L eader: W hat benefitsofChrist do believersreceive at theresurrection?

People: At the resurrection, believers, being raised up inGlory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquittedin the Day of Judgment, and made perfectly blessedin the full enjoying of God for all Eternity.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thykingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as weforgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, butdeliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the powerand the glory, forever. Amen.

GIVING GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGSand OUR 10¢-A-MEAL OFFERING

O ffertory “ Arioso” AllessandroS carlatti*Doxology 592 O L D HU N DR EDT H

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heavenly host;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*P rayerofDedication

THE SENDING

*HYMN 281 “ GuideM e,O T hou GreatJehovah” R HO N DDA

*BLESSING AND CHARGE

*CHORAL CLOSING “ BindU sT ogether” BobGillm an

*POSTLUDE “ R ecessional” Jam esHook

† † † † †*Anasteriskindicatesthatallw hoareablem ay stand.

TO OUR VISITORSW e w elcom e you to our w orship,and w e ask that you sign our R itualofFriendship asit ispassed along the pew . W e hope that you w illreturn tow orship w ith usagain! W e have anursery lovingly and carefully attended bychurch m em bers. Afterthe T im e w ith YoungerChristians,children ages3 to 8yearsold,are invited to exit through the doorsat the backofthe sanctuary toattend Children’sW orship. P arentsm ay m eet theirchildren afterw orship byw aitingoutsideR oom 112 inthebasem ent.

MEMBERSHIPW ew elcom eintom em bershipallw holoveJesusChrist,accepthim asL ordofalllife,and seek to serve him aspart ofhisbody in the church. W e invite you tospeak to one ofourelders,greeting you at the doorasyou leave the w orshipservice.

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THE SESSION OF OUR CHURCH

R ev.EllenCam pbellGardner,M oderatorM acky P etrea,ClerkofS ession

CLASS OF 2015

ChrisFerguson,M ission/EvangelismDennisGraybeal,T reasurer,S tew ardship

ChristelJosey,P ropertyCherylKusper,W orship

CLASS OF 2016

R ogerHam ilton,Asst.T reasurer,EducationDianeM ullinax,N urtureKim S hore,L eadership

CLASS OF 2017

S teveGaskey,Fellow shipKim Gibson,N urture

R ichieGoodm an,W orshipCarrieP axton,Education

USHERS

HEAD USHERL indaVanP elt

USHERSR ickandDianeM ullinax

Kim andEllenS hore

LECTOR

M arciaGraybeal

CHILDREN’S NURSERY

S unday S chool& W orshipS araR odgers& CarrieP axton

CHILDREN’S SUNDAYSCHOOL & WORSHIP

M arty P axton& P eggy O vercash