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Bentwood Trail e-News is a weekly newsletter of news and events within Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church, Grace Presbytery and our community.

STEWARDSHIP COMMUNION SUNDAY
Heifer
This Sunday'sStewardship Offering will go to Heifer International.Heifer works to end hunger and poverty around the world. Our goal this year is to collect $1000 to buy a milk menagerie (two goats,one water buffalo,one heifer).   

      

SPUDS, SALADS AND SMILES  
SPUDS, SALADS & SMILES

Mark your calendars for  

Wednesday, August 13, 11:30a.m.

Max Brennan is back to tell us more about the Bible with "Stories and Songs."

Maybe he will have his book for sale, you won't know unless you come. See you there! 

  
VACATION AND STUDY LEAVE

Pastor Elizabeth will be back in the office on Aug. 5. Please contact Rev. Frank Brooks or your deacon with any pastoral concerns. Please welcome our guest ministers in worship.  

 

WELCOME PCHAS
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services recently joined us with new office space here at BTPC. Come and meet the Child and Family Specialist, Jennifer Maness, who is serving the DFW area, to learn about this special PCHAS program. Please visit with them for some info, pastries and coffee in the narthex before and after the service on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Aug. 3

Aug. 9
Aug. 10
Aug. 13
Aug. 17
Aug. 24
Aug. 26

Stewardship Communion Sunday

Nominating Committee Meeting

Memorial Service (Patty Smith) 

All Ministry Team Meetings 

Spuds, Salads and Smiles 

Deacons & "Feed the Spirit" Meeting 

Rally Day 

Session Meeting  

 Facebook Page

Go to www.facebook.com/btpchurch and like our new Facebook page.

         

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
9:00 - 10:00 AM

NurseryInfant - 3 yrsNursery
One Room SS4 yrs - 6th gradeDealey Hall
Youth7th - 12th gradeYouth House
Dialogue"Feasting on the Word"BH Den
Theology 101"Genesis"PH Classroom
Faith Builders"Hebrews"BH Conference Room

 

"CHAIR" YOGA
Each Thursday morning,10:00-11:00 a.m., certified yoga instructor, Tona Jebbia, leads a "chair yoga" class in Prichard Hall. The class consists of exercises for stretching and flexibility done while seated or standing next to a chair as capability allows. Those attending can advance at their own pace. There is no fee and those participating are asked to wear loose fitting clothing. If you have questions please call Tona.
 
CREATIVE ARTS CORNER
Creativity and Fellowship are enjoyed by all who attend Creative Arts Corner. This group meets

each Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. - noon

in Prichard Hall. Come and improve your painting skills or bring along your knitting, crocheting or needlepoint. For more information please call Joan Lathen, 214-570-8115. 

 

THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE

GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS

 

Thank You   

Thank you to the Deacons, Presbyterian Women, Senior Ministry,

the Congregational Life Ministry Team

and all others who helped organize, set up, serve and clean up for the reception after the Memorial Service for Bob Athey.

      

     (Write a note of thanksgiving on the  

  Attendance form for upcoming weeks)

BTPC WEBSITE

BTPC has a new website!  It is still a work in progress but we hope you will visit and find plenty of useful information.  There is a "Members" section for our BTPC family.  We encourage you to register, so you can use the features of this section.  Here you will find photo albums, birthdays and anniversaries, a place to make and read prayer requests, the member directory and much more.  Please follow these instructions to receive your login information:

 

1. Go to www.bentwoodtrail.org

2. Click on "Register Here" at the top of the page.

3. Fill out your name, address, phone, and email (you don't need to enter all of that other info)

4. Enter the verification code at the bottom

5. Click "Submit"

6.  Within 24 hours you should receive your login information and you can enjoy all of the member features. 

 
This Coming Sunday
8th Sunday after Pentecost
   Communion  
Scripture Readings:

Genesis 32:22-31
Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon:

"Face to Face"

   
The Rev. Polly Warren Williams

Guest Minister
 
 WORSHIP WITH US!
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Communion served on the first, third and festival Sunday of every month at
 the 10:30a.m. service.


Sunday's Flowers
  
     roses

SUNDAY'S FLOWERS

 given to

the Glory of God

Please notify the office

if you would like

to offer flowers

in memory or in honor of your loved ones.

Cost of arrangement is $40.



 

 
   

 
   
   

 

 

 
          PRAYER LIST

 Atheys family, Smiths family, Ewing, Kolle & Snitzer family, Frank Onstott, Hackers (Kerry Whitson's parents), Nelson Allen (Tona Jebbia's brother in-law),Betty Gambill, Lee Peterson (Linda Campbell's brother),  Scruggs, Marge Morton, John Bryan, Lyfords, Ruth Rohloff, Libby Lineback, Barbara Robertson, Sandy Scharett, Ernest Fonocho, Margaret Teasdale (Lissa Dallas' sister), Gerry Onstott (Frank's brother), Debra Beck, Sayeh Amiri (Sina's sister), Phil Freeman (Gale Walker's friend), Marie (Ellen Edward's cousin), Mike Southard (Donna Eagan's friend), Garmans  (Tona Jebbia's friends),

Lanes & Gaspers (Day's friends), Dena, Deb, Darla (Susan Akhras' friends), Bobby Hatfield (Lisa Taylor's cousin), Gavin Hammen (Stormy Aldredge's friend).    

TRANSPORTATION
If you are in need of transportation, BTPC Senior Ministry provides rides to church services & functions, medical appointments and errands for church members.
 Please contact Pat Covert  
to schedule a ride.

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