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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.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
There will be a congregational meeting immediately following worship to vote on amending the BPTC Bylaws from the current 12 elder structure to a new structure of nine elders, and election of officers.
Nominees for Officers include:
 
Elder, Class of 2018
Mark Snyder
Marjorie Whitner
 
Deacon, Class of 2018
Dottie Freeman
Barbara Kolle
 
Trustee, Class of 2018
Bonnie Ewing
 
The Nominating Committee continues to prayerfully seek a nominee for deacon for the class of 2018, should you feel called to serve, please contact Steve Jebbia.
 
Attached is Pastor's Elizabeth's communication regarding restructure of session.
Pastor's letter
 
EAGLE SCOUT OF HONOR CEREMONY
You are cordially invited to 
 the Eagle Scout Court of Honor  
for Jason Head,  
this
Sun., Oct.18, 2:00p.m. in the sanctuary.
Reception in the narthex following ceremony.
 

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
STUDY & FELLOWSHIP
Pres Women

Presbyterian Women will meet on 
Tuesday, Oct. 20 ,10:00a.m., for Bible Study and fellowship at Bentwood House. This month's study is "Life giving waters - baptism" led by Marjorie Whitner. All women are invited.
 
  
NOONERS FELLOWSHIP
Nooners Lunch Bunch
                         Get ready for Oktoberfest,  
                              Oct.22, 11:30a.m.
                            at the Bavarian Grill
             (221 W. Parker Rd. Plano by Hwy. 75
       and W. Parker Rd). Enjoy authentic German food,
             so come with a good appetite. Invite a friend!
 

4th ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD
 DOG FESTIVAL
Bring your dog or just come, greet our neighbors & their pups at "Bentwoof" Trail  Sun., Oct. 25, 2:00-4:00p.m. Enjoy the dog Halloween costume contest & more.
 
click here for more info: 4th Annual Neighborhood Dog Festival 
 
HELP A CHILD - SAVE A GENERATION

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS) invites you to their annual luncheon on Thurs., Nov.12, 12:00-1:00p.m. at Royal  Oaks Country Club in Dallas. Transportation can be provided if needed.
Please see Steve Jebbia for details.

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!
  
  
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.
 

 

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!

  
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
Oct. 17   Children's Movie Night
Oct. 18   Children's Sabbath
              Congregational Meeting to elect Officers
              Deacons Meeting
              Eagle Scout Celebration for Jason Head
Oct. 20   Presbyterian Women Study and Fellowship
Oct. 21   Brown Bag Bookies
Oct. 22   Nooners Fellowship  
Oct. 25   Children & Youth Halloween Party
              Neighborhood Dog Festival
Oct. 27   Calendar Planning & Session Meeting
Nov. 1     Stewardship Communion Sunday - Pledge Cards
 
 Go to www.facebook.com/btpchurch and like our Facebook page.
         
  
THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
 
Thank You        
I am deeply touched by your prayers, concern
and incredible help during the last 3.5 weeks of my husband's illness.
I am very grateful to you all and especially to Pastor Elizabeth whose support
and tender care meant so much! Angela
 

(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
21st Sunday after Pentecost
  
Communion

 Scripture Readings:

1 Timothy 2:1-6a
Mark 9:14-29

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth J. Callender
Pastor

"Touch of Immaturity"
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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 & Barbara
Pollard
PRAYER LIST

Aldredge family, Betty Gambill, Bennett Updegraff (Mary's son), Scharett's family, Onstott's family, John Snitzer, Edward's family, Ruth Rohloff, Rev. Frank Brooks, Stormy Aldredge, Rosemary Heard, the Scruggs family, Nellie Whitson (Larry's mother), Cindy Turner, Marge Morton, John Bryan,  Libby Lineback, Sina Amiri,

Ernest Fonocho,

Emmanuel Olorunyomi,   Randy King (Mark Snyder's son-in-law), Goods (Bobbie Athey's friends), Smithers (Bonnie Ewing's friends),  Ron Hunt (Mark Snyder's friend), Mark Bakowski (Angela's husband). 

    

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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