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Sunday, March 27
EASTER LILY 

Resurrection of the LORD
EASTER SUNDAY

Stewardship Communion Sunday
FishBank

Please give generously to the PCUSA's "One Great Hour of Sharing" on Sun., Apr. 3,by returning your filled coin fish banks or other financial contributions.

This ministry supports those in need in the community and around the world.


Spuds, Salads & Smiles
  
Wednesday,
Apr. 13, 11:30a.m.
Come enjoy the fabulous food, fellowship and fun on.
Speaker, Susan Boone, will review the book,The Mockingbird Next Door, the life of Harper Lee by Marja Mills.
Invite a friend and enjoy lunch! 
BTPC Worship Service Led By
Presbyterian Pan American 
School Student Choir 

Join us on Sun., April 17, 10:30a.m. for a unique worship experience. PPAS is a Christian, international, and co-educational college-preparatory school, located in Kingsville, TX, which develops young Christian leaders by preparing and empowering its graduates to transform the global community one relationship at a time. The choir is comprised of 36 international teenagers, singing in their second language, and representing 4 countries including China, Mexico, South Korea, and Taiwan.  

Come meet YaYa, a member of this choir, who is the international student BTPC helps support. The Rev. Dr. Robert Dalglish, PPAS President, will preach. Please welcome visitors from the other local Presbyterian churches who support YaYa.
Presbyterian Women
Pres Women
Join the women for Bible study and fellowship, Tues., Apr. 19, 10:00a.m., in Bentwood House. The lesson, led by Majorie Whitner, is "The Hospitality of Living Water-Compassion." 

Presbyterian Women's "Just in Case" project provides meals for families experiencing emergencies. Please call your deacon or the church office to report illness or needs that you or other members may have. We would love to help! 

The PW annual "Spring Fling" is May 17, info to come.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Please check your contact information in the master copy on the narthex table. If there are any changes, please fill out an adjacent form. New directories will be available soon.

WELCOME TO 
"ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD MINISTRIES" 
Please welcome Pastor Ligia and her group, who are meeting at BTPC on Sunday afternoons, starting Mar.6. This outreach ministry focuses on teaching predominantly Hispanic children and youth about God. Please pray for the opportunity to partner in ministry with these young families.
See Bill Terry for info.
LOCK-UP
Needed: people willing to lock-up the church facilities after worship, on a rotating bases. This takes about 10 min and training will be given.
Please see Bill Terry for more information.
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
 
Mar.29            Session and Diaconate Joint Meeting
Apr.3              Stewardship Communion Sunday - OGHS
Apr.10            All Ministry Team Meetings
Apr.13            Spuds, Salads & Smiles
Apr.17            Presbyterian Pan American School Worship Service
Apr.19            Presbyterian Women Study & Fellowship
Apr.20            Brown Bag Bookies
                
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
 
Thank You        
Many thanks to those who helped host BTPC's 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt:
Mike Conroy, Rowan Conroy (aka, 'the Easter Bunny'), Pat Covert, Kirk Dallas, Linda Day, Donna Eagan, Tona Jebbia, Barb Kolle, Nathan Kolle, Rene' Miller, Shirley Onstott, Linda Scott, Brenda Snitzer, Nathan Snitzer, Blake Stephens, Mary Updegraff.
 
We are grateful to everyone in the congregation who provided filled Easter eggs. Despite the chili weather, we had about 50 children plus 30 parents take part in the fun which also included a story about the meaning of Easter, a bounce house, face-painting, bubbles, treats, chalk and good family time.
 
Special thanks to Steve Jebbia for organizing it all !

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This Coming Sunday
  

Scripture Readings:
1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Luke 24:1-12

"No 'Idle Tale'!"

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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PRAYER LIST
 Kranzow Family, Ellen Edwards, Barb Pollard, Anne Alspach, Tona Jebbia, Al Day, Ruth Rohloff, Rosemary Heard, Scruggs, Cindy Turner, Marge Morton, John Bryan, Libby Lineback,
Emmanuel Olorunyomi,
Collier & Palmer Klinke (Scotts' granddaughters).
flowers
Sunday's Flowers
If you would like to offer flowers in honor or in memory of your loved ones, please notify the office.


Cost of an arrangement is $40

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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