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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.

POINSETTIAS
ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS

If you would like to provide a poinsettia in honor of, or in memory of a friend or loved one, fill out the form and return it to the church office. A portion of the cost of each plant will support Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services as the poinsettias beautify our sanctuary for Advent. Last day to order is Nov. 30.   

OUTREACH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Outreach Ministry Team needs 6 volunteers to deliver Thanksgiving turkeys and food boxes to needy families in the Dallas area, which are currently sponsored by the Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services Family and Child Program, one of BTPC's benevolences. The food boxes will be ready for pick up and delivery on Mon., Nov. 24. Contact Steve Jebbia for details at 972-571-0040.  

 

 

THANKSGIVING
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
AND PIE FELLOWSHIP

thanksgiving

Gather your friends & family to give thanks to God, as we worship through music, a meditation on Psalm 100, & candlelight,

Wed., Nov. 26, 7:00p.m.

 
 

Bring your favorite pie to share, if desired. 

HANGING OF THE GREENS
Hanging of the Greens

Celebrate the Advent of our Lord

 by "Hanging the Greens"  

as we joyfully decorate our church  

Sat., Nov. 29,3:00p.m.

All helping hands are needed.

 

 

STEWARDSHIP REMINDER

If you have not yet returned your pledge card, you may place it in the offering plate or mail it to the office. Thank you!  

NOONERS FELLOWSHIP
Nooners will not meet in November. Our meeting for Nov.& Dec. will be

Thurs., Dec. 4, at 11:30a.m.at Vincent's Seafood Restaurant. 2433 Preston Road. Join us for good seafood and good fellowship. Please let Ruth Wood know you are coming at ruthwood16@hotmail.com.

 

PCHAS ANGEL TREE
Angel tree
If you desire, please collect your individual "angel" from the Angel Tree.   
12 of 50 "Angels" remain on the Tree in the narthex. Please return unwrapped gifts to the church Sun., Dec. 7.

CRAFTS WITH SANTA

Come welcome our neighbors, Sat., Dec.6, 10:00a.m. Bring your children, grandchildren, friends & neighbors for holiday crafts & fun! A photographer will be available to take children's photos with Santa. Volunteers needed; please contact Steve Jebbia: stevejebbia@gmail.com

 


BTPC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
 & CAROLING
Christmas dinner

                     Sunday, Dec. 14, 5:30p.m
.

 

Enjoy food, fellowship, & singing in Prichard Hall.

All welcome!

 

 

DONATION NEEDED
The Christian Education Ministry Team is in search of a couch for the Elementary Sunday School classroom. If you have an couch in good condition that you are wanting to donate to the church, or if need an excuse to get a new couch, please email or call Blake Stephens. We can even come get it from you if needed. Thanks!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BTPC?
UpComingEvent

If you haven't yet noticed, there are 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 about your church group or an event that you would like to display, please contact Blake Stephens for posting. 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Nov. 22
Nov. 23
Nov. 26
Nov. 29
Nov. 30

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Dec.10
Dec.13
Dec.14
Dec.16

Dec.24

Children's Family Movie Night 

Christ the King Sunday

Thanksgiving Worship Service & Pie Fellowship

Hanging of the Greens 

1st Sunday of Advent

Youth to Hunger Busters

Nooners Fellowship 

Crafts with Santa

Stewardship Communion Sunday-

PCHAS Angel Tree

Ministry Team Mettings

Spuds, Salads and Smiles 

Christmas Choir Festival

Christmas Dinner & Caroling

Presbyterian Women Christmas Luncheon 

Session Meeting

Christmas Eve Worship Services 

 Facebook Page

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

         

THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE

GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS

 

Thank You   

Thank you to Shirley Onstott for hosting the recent Deacons meeting.

Our deepest gratitude also to Kirk Dallas and each of the Deacons

for their gracious care of the congregation.

  

                                               (Write a note of thanksgiving on the  

 Attendance form for upcoming weeks)

This Coming Sunday
Christ the King
Communion  
      
Scripture Readings:

Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-40
Psalm 97

Sermon:

"The LORD Reigns"

   
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.
roses Sunday's Flowers
 
 given to
Glory of God  
and
to honor

The Outreach Ministry Team 

Ray & Barbara Pollard 

 

  
          PRAYER LIST

Scruggs, Turners, Barbara Pollard,  Bobbie Athey, Emma Rogers, John Bryan, Ruth Rohloff, Libby Lineback, Barbara Robertson, Sina Amiri, Ernest Fonocho, Emmanuel Olorunyomi, Kelly Maidl (Fred Baur's niece), Elaine (Bobbie Athey's friend), Bob Wooldridge (Kirk's father).    

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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