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CRAFTS WITH SANTA
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Come welcome our neighbors
THIS 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
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PCHAS ANGEL TREE
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On Stewardship Communion Sunday, Dec. 7, Please return unwrapped gifts to the Bride's Room in the narthex with your "Angel's" name attached. A member of the Outreach Ministry Team will receive them. Thank you for your generosity!
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POINSETTIAS
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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.
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SPUDS, SALADS AND SMILES
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You may remember our guest speaker, Nella Phillips, from radio commercials on KAAM, or as "Miss Vicki" on Ch.11's Romper Room. On Wed., Dec. 10, 11:30a.m. she will tell her story, the "Christmas Stocking", about Christmases past. If you desire, please contact Pat Covert patcov100@att.net, 972-931-0566 to bring a salad to share for our special buffet, & don't forget to invite a friend!
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CHRISTMAS CHOIR FESTIVAL
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Celebrate the season through music presented by several regional choirs, Sat.,Dec. 13, 6-8:00p.m., sponsored by the Brazilian congregation. Bring a canned goods donation for our neighbors in need.
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BTPC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
& CAROLING
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Sun., Dec. 14, 5:30p.m
join with friends & family for Christmas fun & fellowship. After a potluck dinner, enjoy singing Christmas Carols.
Meat, beverages & bread are provided.
Attendees, please bring a dish, as able, according to the first letter of your last name:
Dessert: A - E, Salad: F - Q, Vegetable: R - Z.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
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All Women of the Church are invited to the festive Christmas Luncheon on Tues., Dec. 16, 10:00a.m. in Bentwood House. David Snitzer will lead our study in Exodus, Eric Moellering will lead us in singing. The "Joy Gift", a supplementary gift for our beloved retired Presbyterian ministers will be collected. Bring a covered dish (dip, side dish, or dessert). Come, enjoy fellowship & food.
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
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On Wed., Dec.24 please join us for one of our Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Services. At 5:30p.m. our BTPC Children & Youth present a Pageant celebrating the Birth of Jesus. All children, grandchildren, friends and youth are invited to participate, rehearsing at 4:30p.m..
At 9:00p.m. we celebrate with a traditional service. Invite your family and friends for sacred worship.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BTPC?
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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.
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Dec.6
Dec.7
Dec.10
Dec.13
Dec.14
Dec.16
Dec. 17
Dec.24
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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)
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Facebook Page
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
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Thanks to Pat & Tom Covert, Al & Linda Day, Mike & Karen Gregory (friends of the Day's),Tally Einhorn, Joan Lathen, Cindy, Dexter & Griffin Turner, Gillian Warnken, Marjorie Whitner, Kerry,
Larry & Haley Whitson & Linda Wren for "Hanging the Greens".
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the
Attendance form for upcoming weeks)
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| This Coming Sunday | 
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Mark 1:1-8
Psalm 85
Sermon:
"Surely, Salvation is Near"
The Rev. Dr.
Elizabeth J. Callender
Pastor
Communion served on the first, third and festival Sunday of every month at
the 10:30a.m. service.
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 Sunday's Flowers
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given to
to honor
Pastor Elizabeth & the BTPC Staff Ray & Barbara Pollard
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PRAYER LIST
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Scruggs, Turners, 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), Angela (Marjorie Whitner's friend).
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TRANSPORTATION
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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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