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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 BREAKFAST

Please plan to join us Sunday, Oct 19, at 9:00 a.m., during the Sunday School hour, for breakfast fellowship followed by a brief presentation from the Stewardship Committee, and question and answer opportunities.


Come, enjoy the fellowship, and discuss how God's people grow in their relationship with Jesus through the use of the time, talents, and treasures God has given.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
This Sunday, there will be a brief Congregational Meeting to elect new Officers immediately following the worship service.
PROPERTIES WORK DAY

Sunday, October 19, 11:45 a.m. after the worship service we will have a joint work day with our friends from the Lighthouse Brazilian Church helping us to spruce up the church for the fall and winter seasons.  Lunch will be provided.Reply to Brad Kolle.   

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Pres Women

Join us on

Tues., Oct.21, 10:00a.m.in Bentwood House for Presbyterian Women Study and Fellowship.
   

 

Ron Wilkins will lead our study on Genesis. 

 

                            All women invited. 

 
NOONERS FELLOWSHIP

Nooners meets on Thurs., Oct. 23,11:30a.m. Join us at Banana Leaf (17370 Preston Rd.). RSVP to Ruth Wood: ruthwood16@hotmail.com.


FALL SERIES

Come each Wednesday, thru Nov. 12, for fellowship and spiritual growth. 

 

6:30p.m., snacks and fellowship, 6:45p.m.-8:00p.m. study.  Adults & Youth will study the Psalms, using Patrick Miller's "The Lord of the Psalms", led by Pastor Elizabeth.  

 

 

BTPC ORGAN 10 ANNIVERSARY
Join us on Sunday, October 26, as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the installation of the BTPC Garland Pipe Organ during worship. Organist, Chris Cooper, will provide a mini-concert prior to the start of worship. The organ console and chamber will also be available to see and play after the service. For more information on the Garland Organ, visit http://www.bentwoodtrail.org/info.php?pnum=24.
ALL SAINTS' DAY
In worship,Oct. 26 we will remember our loved ones who, in the last 12 mos., have gone to be with the Lord.
   

To remember non-members, please contact the church office.


 

NEIGHBORHOOD DOG FESTIVAL
Dog Festival

    Bring your dog or just come, greet our neighbors and

                         their pups at "Bentwoof" Trail  

 

                            Sun. Oct. 26, 2:00-3:30p.m

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                      Great Prizes and Giveaways
                           Refreshments and Fun       

                  Coupon for 2 Free Days of Doggie Daycare

     at Classy Canine

                Dog Adoptions

                     Blessing of Animals by Pastor Elizabeth

               Tour Dallas Fire Truck and Meet Dallas Firemen

                Monetary Donations or Bags of Dog Food Welcomed

                 Supporting "Habitat 4 Paws" Animal Rescue

                                                   www.habitat4paws.org 


WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BTPC?
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If you haven't had the chance to notice yet, we have two bulletin boards, one by the office and the other in the narthex, that showcase what is happening at Bentwood Trail. 

 

If you have information for your group, organization, or event that you would like to have displayed, please send to Blake Stephens for posting, or he can make a flyer for you. Please email Blake with any questions.

CALENDAR DATE CHANGE
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Deacons meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 5, has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 16.

WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM
Contemp Worship
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).
LOOKING AHEAD

 

Oct. 19


Oct. 21
Oct. 22
Oct. 23
Oct. 26

Oct. 29
Nov. 2

Breakfast with Stewardship Committee

Congregational Meeting to elect Officers

Properties Work Day

Presbyterian Women Study and Fellowship

Fall Family Series - Psalms

Nooners Fellowship

All Saints' Remembrance

Neighborhood Dog Festival

Fall Family Series - Psalms

Stewardship Communion Sunday - Pledge Cards 

 Facebook Page

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

         

THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE

GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS

 

Thank You   

Many thanks to everyone who participated in our

October Stewardship Communion Sunday in support of The Shoe Bank.
Thanks to your generosity we collected 125 pairs of shoes to help those in need. Your continued support of our Stewardship Sunday efforts

is very much appreciated. 

 

                                          (Write a note of thanksgiving on the  

 Attendance form for upcoming weeks)

This Coming Sunday
19th Sunday after Pentecost
   Communion    
Scripture Readings:

Matthew 3:13-17
Acts 4:23-31
Psalm 29


Sermon:

" Does God Speak"

   
The Rev. Dr.
Elizabeth J. Callender
Pastor

 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

and to honor those suffering from  

the Ebola virus

 

Ray and Barbara Pollard

 



from
Ray & Barbara Pollard 
          PRAYER LIST

Lyfords, Debra Beck, Emma Lee Rogers & family, Betty Smith, Sammy Scharett, Barbara Pollard, Scruggs, Bobbie Athey, Bill Terry, Hackers (Kerry Whitson's parents), Nelson Allen (Tona Jebbia's brother in-law), John Bryan,  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), Todd Muirhead (Susan Akhras' nephew).        

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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