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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.

THANKSGIVING
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
AND PIE FELLOWSHIP

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

Tonight, 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.

 

 

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. $4 of each $12 of the cost of plant supports Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services as the poinsettias beautify our sanctuary for Advent. Last day to order is Dec.7.   

NOONERS FELLOWSHIP
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

Please return unwrapped gifts to the church  
on Stewardship Communion Sunday
                      December 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!
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!  

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. 26
Nov. 29
Nov. 30

Dec.4
Dec.6
Dec.7


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

Dec. 17
Dec.24

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

Brown Bag Bookies 

Christmas Eve Worship Services (5:30 & 9:00pm) 

 Facebook Page

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

         

THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE

GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS

 

Thank You   

Many thanks to those who volunteered this week to deliver Thanksgiving turkeys and food baskets to the needy families supported by Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services. It was a very rewarding experience for all and the families were very appreciative of this great act of kindness. 

Volunteers included; Debra Beck, Jim & Janine Cober, Lissa Dallas, Donna Eagan, Steve Jebbia, Barb Kolle, Taylor Kolle, Blake Stephens, Nathan Snitzer and Griffin Turner.

  

                                                  (Write a note of thanksgiving on the  

 Attendance form for upcoming weeks)

This Coming Sunday

Advent 1  
      
Scripture Readings:

Isaiah 64:1-9
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Psalm 80

Sermon:

"Waiting for Restoration"

   
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 Properties 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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