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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.

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION SUNDAY
Theological Education Sunday is recognized by the PC(USA) as the Sunday to celebrate God's work in equipping our Presbyterian seminaries to educate and prepare Christian leaders to "do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8). On this Sunday, Sept. 21, BTPC will participate by hosting a seminary student from AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY to lead and participate in service with us.
FAMILY FALL SERIES

Come each Wed., Sep. 24-Nov. 12, 6:30-8:00p.m. for fellowship and spiritual growth. Adults & Youth will study the Psalms, using Patrick Miller's "The Lord of the Psalms", led by Pastor Elizabeth. Children will have fun learning about God, self and church, led by Blake Stephens.


NOONERS FELLOWSHIP
Nooners Lunch Bunch

Nooners meets on Thurs., Sept. 25, 11:30a.m. at Banana Leaf, 17370 Preston Rd., south of Summerside. Join us for Thai cuisine and good fellowship. Please RSVP to Ruth Wood: 972-661-5880 or ruthwood16@hotmail.com. All welcome.

 


 

IS GOD CALLING YOU?
Stewardship Committee

We need you to serve on the 2015 Stewardship Committee (Sep.-Nov.) Please contact chair, Larry Whitson at LDWKJW@aol.com or at 214-354-4582. 


 
WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM
The Worship Ministry Team is looking for help in several areas.If you feel called to use your gifts in a new capacity please consider any of the following:
  • Learn to run the sound system on Sunday during worship
  • Prepare the bread and juice for Communion Sundays
  • Serve as a committee member on the Worship Ministry Team
  • Serve on an usher team for Sunday Service
  • Serve as a lector during Worship Service
If you are interested in obtaining more information or serving any one of these roles please contact Kerry Whitson (kjwhitson@aol.com), Ruth Marie Rohloff (rrohloff@swbell.net).
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Session Meeting 

FAMILY FALL SERIES BEGINS - PSALMS 

Nooners Fellowship

Fall Family Series - Psalms

World Communion Sunday

Stewardship Communion Sunday - Shoe Bank

Deacons Meeting

Spuds, Salads and Smiles

Fall Family Series - Psalms

All Ministry Team Meetings

Brown Bag Bookies

Fall Family Series - Psalms

Congregational Meeting to elect Officers

Properties Work Day

Presbyterian Women Study and Fellowship

Fall Family Series - Psalms

Nooners Fellowship

Neighborhood Dog Festival

Fall Family Series - Psalms


 

 


 

 

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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE

GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS

 

Thank You   

We thank all of you for your prayers which are helping  us

through a sad time.

Pastor Elizabeth was with us the morning our precious Don passed away

and continues to sustain us. 

We appreciate all who participated in the beautiful memorial service and the lovely reception.  We thank all who provided food, sent cards, phone calls and visits.  We love all of you so much.

Emma Lee Rogers, Donna and Justin

 

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Thank you to Cameron and Jamie Stephens, Blake's parents,

for donating a new rug for the nursery.

 

                                     (Write a note of thanksgiving on the  

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This Coming Sunday
16th Sunday after Pentecost
     
Scripture Readings:
1 Samuel
Matthew 20:1-16


Sermon:

"Changed Ways"

   
Jacob Hunter
Austin Seminary Student

 
 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
  
    pink 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

Emma Lee Rogers & family, Betty Smith, Sammy Scharett, Barbara Pollard, Scruggs, Bobbie Athey, Hackers (Kerry Whitson's parents), Nelson Allen (Tona Jebbia's brother in-law), John Bryan, Lyfords, Ruth Rohloff, Libby Lineback, Barbara Robertson, Sandy Scharett, Ernest Fonocho, Margaret Teasdale (Lissa Dallas' sister), Gerry Onstott (Frank's brother), Sina Amiri, Phil Freeman (Gale Walker's friend), Marie (Ellen Edward's cousin), Mike Southard (Donna Eagan's friend), Lanes & Gaspers (Days' friends), Bobby Hatfield (Lisa Taylor's brother-in-law), Gavin Hammen (Stormy Aldredge's friend), Shirley Young Sutton (Betty Smith's friend), Sosebees (Mark Snyder's friends), Akhras family, Dena, Deb, Darla, Ann Marie, Zac, Irma (Susan Akhras' friends), Dot Beck (Debra's mother)        

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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