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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
There will be a brief meeting to elect Ellen Edwards as Deacon, Class of 2019, immediately following worship, Dec.13. We thank God for all called as Deacons!
BTPC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CAROLING
CAROLING
Dec. 13, 5:30p.m. 
Enjoy the fellowship of a potluck dinner and singing Christmas Carols together, on Sun., Dec. 13, 5:30p.m. in Prichard Hall. If able, please bring a dish to share, according to your last name: Desert: A-E; Salad: F-Q; Vegetable: R-Z. Meat, bread, & beverages provided.

All welcome! 
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Merry Christmas
Calling all Women of the Church! Come to our Bible Study and festive Christmas Luncheon, Tues., Dec. 15, 10:00a.m. (BH). 
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Nativity
Invite your friends and family to gather in worship, 
Thurs., Dec. 24. 5:30p.m.,
celebrating the coming of Christ with the Christmas Pageant
 and Communion.

Children & Youth Pageant rehearsal & costuming
 at 4:30p.m. in Prichard Hall.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT 

If you have forgotten your pledge card, please mail or drop it by the office. Thank you!

Please click on the links below:


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
 
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.
 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec. 13    3rd Sunday of Advent
               Christmas Dinner and Caroling
Dec. 15    Presbyterian Women Study, Fellowship & Christmas Luncheon
               Calendar & Session Meeting
Dec. 16    Brown Bag Bookies
Dec. 20    4th Sunday of Advent, Christmas Joy Offering
Dec. 24    Christmas Eve Service (5:30p.m.)
Dec. 27    Lessons & Carols Worship Service
Jan. 10     Stewardship Communion Sunday - Care Package for Ya Ya,                          International Student at Presbyterian Pan American School
Jan. 24     Installation & Ordination of Officers
Feb. 1       Stewardship Communion Sunday - "Souper" Bowl of Caring
Feb. 21     Annual Congregational Meeting and Lunch

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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
 
Thank You        
Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Angel Tree ministry in support of Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services Child & Family Program. You have helped make a real difference in the lives of 43 children with your generosity and wonderful gifts during this beautiful Christmas season.
  
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the   
  Attendance form for upcoming weeks)
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This Coming Sunday
3rd Sunday in Advent

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 Scripture Readings:

Isaiah 12:2-6
Luke 3:7-18

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth J.
Callender
Pastor

"Repentance Worthy"
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Communion served on the first, third and festival Sundays of every month
at 10:30a.m.
Youth & Children
Info
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    text @btpcy to
  
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To receive text messages for BTPC Children's Ministries, text @btpccm to 
  
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PRAYER LIST
Whitsons, Anne Alspach, 
Frances Calhoun (Cindy Turner mother), Gormleys, Bennett Updegraff, Tona Jebbia, John Snitzer, Rolongs, Aldredges, Ruth Rohloff, Rosemary Heard, Scruggs, Cindy Turner, Marge Morton, John Bryan, Libby Lineback, Sina Amiri, 
Emmanuel Olorunyomi,
Mark Bakowski (Angela's husband),Justine (Scotts' daughter), Jamie Stephens (Blake's mother), Paula (friend of Kolles & Snitzers).    
poinsettias
Please check the attached link for  
those we honor and remember 
 by the poinsettias 
 given this year.


Poinsettias 2015
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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