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KIDS HOPE USA
 
KIDS HOPE USA
Building caring relationships...
One CHILD. One HOUR.
One CHURCH. One SCHOOL.
  
The BTPC Session is excited to implement this new outreach opportunity that focuses on volunteers from the congregation mentoring local school children in need during the school day. 
 
We are looking for members from BTPC that are willing to volunteer one hour a week to mentor one student throughout the school year.
 
For more information about this exciting program, contact Steve Jebbia, click below links, and see bulletin board in narthex. Together we, Bentwood Trail, can make a difference in the lives of children!
  
  
NEW STUDIES IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Faith Builders Sunday School Class is beginning a new study on August 30! We are using the Life Change Bible Study resource and will begin our study of Genesis - the first book of God's revelation to man - which is a book about beginnings. God creates the heavens...the earth...man and woman. But rebellion breaks out, and God begins the task of mending His relationship with mankind. The events that unfold in this extraordinary book give form to the entire Bible, right to the end of Revelation and God's plan for a new beginning. Visit us any Sunday at 9 a.m. as we learn how this applies to our lives in this place and time! We meet in Bentwood House and are a mixed group of ages, singles and marrieds.

Theology 101 is studying Exodus, using the Interpretation Series by T. Fretheim..
The Youth is studying the Re:Form series, focusing on questions with which all Christians struggle.

Come and join any class!  

STEWARDSHIP COMMUNION SUNDAY
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Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services needs our help with getting their young people ready for the school year.  On Sunday, September 6, BTPC will collect school supplies  for PCHAS.
Please clink link below for list of supplies needed:
  
ONLINE GIVING IS HERE
 
Online Giving is designed for those who wish to give an offering to BTPC without the hassle of writing a check each time you give.  It also works for those who want to give but are either out of town or cannot attend worship.  It is available for pledged or non-pledged giving.
 

 

SPUDS, SALADS AND SMILES
SPUDS, SALADS & SMILES
On Wednesday, Sep. 9, 11:30a.m. Barbara Rich, Major, Salvation Army will share a little of the history and background of the Salvation Army and an overview of the services it provides. All BTPC members and their guests are invited to enjoy lunch and a program at "Spuds" each month. Come join us!
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY TEAM
 
The Communications Ministry Team needs your help! We are asking everyone to share their BTPC experiences by answering one or more of the below questions. The Communications Ministry Team plans to include the replies as "Quotes from BTPC Members" in publications such as Visitor Welcome Brochure, New Member Information, Stewardship Communications, BTPC Website, etc.
  1. What favorite activity have you done at or through BTPC?
  2. In whom have you seen God at work and why?
  3. What encounter with God has been the most surprising for you?

Please email your responses to communications@bentwoodtrail.org or give them to Lissa Dallas or Cindy Turner.

 

Thanks for your support!

  
ALL CHURCH MISSION TRIP

 

Thanks to all who went and worked on the Mission Trip and to all who supported their wonderful work in Ferncliff, AR. 

 

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.                                                                     1 Samuel 12:24  
 

Follow the Mission Team on the Website  

 

SO YOU DON'T FORGET...
There is a new tool for communication through Remind.com, If you would like to receive emails or texts of upcoming events for Youth or Children's activities, please follow these instructions:
1. To receive text messages for BTPC Youth Group,
    text @btpcy to (972) 290-1267
  
2. To receive emails for BTPC Youth Group,
    email btpcy@mail.remind.com
  
3. To receive text messages for BTPC Children's Ministries,
    text @btpccm to (972) 290-1267
  
4.To receive emails for BTPC Children's Ministries,
   email btpccm@mail.remind.com
  
LOOKING AHEAD

     

Sep.1     PW Board Meeting
Sep.6     Stewardship Communion Sunday
Sep.7     Labor Day
Sep.9     Spuds, Salads and Smiles
Sep.13   Ministry Team Meetings
Sep.15   Presbyterian Women Study & Fellowship
Sep.16   Brown Bag Bookies
Sep.22   Session Meeting
 
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
 
Thank You        
  
Thank you to  
Kirk Wooldridge, René Miller, Erica Dallas, and Barb Kolle
for helping and providing the meals for the Youth Lock-in on August 9.
A special thank you to Tom Head for staying the entire night!
The Youth appreciate you! 
  
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the     
Attendance form for upcoming weeks)
  BTPC MEMBER RECOGNITION
For previous articles, please check our website: www.bentwoodtrail.org
This Coming Sunday
14th Sunday after Pentecost
  
Worship

 Scripture Readings:

James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-9,14-15,21-23

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth J. Callender
Pastor

"Touch of Heart"
   

 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 
       

Given to
     the Glory of God
by
Ray and Barbara
Pollard
 
PRAYER LIST

Rev. Frank Brooks, Lisa Taylor, Stormy Aldredge, Rosemary Heard, the Scruggs family, Nellie Whitson (Larry's mother), Cindy Turner, Onstotts, Marge Morton, John Bryan, Ruth Rohloff, Libby Lineback, Sina Amiri,

Ernest Fonocho,

Emmanuel Olorunyomi,  Maggie Brooks (the Brooks' granddaughter). Randy King (Mark Snyder's son-in-law), Goods (Bobbie Athey's friends), Smithers (Bonnie Ewing's friends), Keith Edwards (Mark's brother), Tamara Wilkinson (Lisa Taylor's friend), Darrell (Shirley Onstott's nephew), Ron Hunt (Mark Snyder's friend).      

    

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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