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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.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Souper Bowl

Please bring canned food items or monetary donations this Sun., Feb. 7 for our Stewardship Communion Sunday to support neighborhood needs. 
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Ash Wednesday
Beginning next
 Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7:00p.m.,
Lent is a season which invites each of us to examine our lives in the light of God's redeeming work in Christ. Come, find true meaning and deep contentment in worship, receiving God's unconditional love for you!

SPUDS, SALADS AND SMILES
Valentine's Day is almost here and Bandon Perry is coming to BTPC to entertain us with love songs at Spuds, Salads & Smiles on Wed., Feb.10, 11:30a.m.
Please come and enjoy this terrific program and bring a friend.

ANNUAL REPORTS
Special Announcements
  
A reminder for all Ministry Team & Committee Chairs:
Any outstanding reports need to be submitted by email to Angela at abakowski@bentwoodtrail.org as soon as possible. 
Thank you.  
MISSION TRIP TO NORTHERN IRELAND
Please click on the below link to read the Grace Presbytery Mission Study team's reflections, including Pastor Elizabeth's, regarding last year's trip to Northern Ireland.
 
Northern Ireland Mission Trip

 
CHAIR YOGA
  
Each Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
A certified yoga instructor leads a "chair yoga" class, consisting of exercises for stretching and flexibility done while seated or standing next to a chair as individual ability allows. Join us and bring a friend!
CREATIVE ARTS CORNER
  
Each Friday
10:00 a.m. - noon
Want to try a new hobby - knitting, crocheting,
jewelry making or maybe painting? 
Join a group of hobbyists in Prichard Hall
 for a creative time and fellowship!
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
 
Feb. 7            Transfiguration Sunday
                     Stewardship Communion Sunday - "Souper" Bowl of Caring
Feb. 10          Ash Wednesday Worship Service
                     Spuds, Salads & Smiles
Feb. 14          First Sunday in Lent, Ordination & Installation of Deacons
                     All Ministry Team Meetings
Feb. 16          Presbyterian Women Study & Fellowship
Feb. 17          Brown Bag Bookies
Feb. 21          Second Sunday in Lent
Feb. 23          Session Meeting
Feb. 25          Nooners Fellowship
Feb. 28          Third Sunday in Lent
Mar. 6            Annual Congregational Meeting & Lunch
Mar.13           Fifth Sunday in Lent
Mar.20           Passion/Palm Sunday
Mar.27           Resurrection of the Lord/Easter
 
                
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
 
Thank You        
We are thankful to the Dallases for hosting the recent two-day
Session Planning Retreat, and to Cindy Turner for providing food.
Thanks also to our outgoing Elders who participated,
in addition to our current Ruling Elders.
Our vision for BTPC in 2016:
"Taking the next step in my relationship with Jesus Christ"
  
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the   
  Attendance form for upcoming weeks)
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This Coming Sunday
  

Scripture Readings:
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Luke 9:28-36

"Transfiguring Sight"

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth J.
Callender
Pastor

 WORSHIP WITH US!
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
 Stephens', Brooks, Bakowskis, Anne Alspach, Debra Beck, Tona Jebbia, Ruth Rohloff, Rosemary Heard, Scruggs, Cindy Turner, Marge Morton, John Bryan, Libby Lineback,
Emmanuel Olorunyomi,
Collier & Palmer Klinke (Scotts' granddaughters).

Sunday's Flowers
  
Given to 
the Glory of God
by 
Ray & Barbara Pollard

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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