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ISRAEL/PALESTINIAN PRESENTATION
You are invited to attend:

"A Painful Hope"
A Rabbi and Palestinian Talk Peace

Sunday, April 10, 4:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
1835 Young Street, Dallas

Featuring Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Ali Abu Awwad 
With remarks by Pastor Joe Clifford and Rabbi David Stern 

Don't miss this vital dialogue between an Orthodox Israeli settler and a Palestinian activist who have found ways to build understanding. 
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
Bible Study and Fellowship:
 Tues., Apr. 19, 10:00a.m., in Bentwood House. The lesson, led by Marjorie Whitner, is "The Hospitality of Living Water-Compassion"

PW'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!

Annual "Spring Fling" Retreat:
 May 17, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. This all day fellowship, held at Springhill Retreat Center (3991 Renner Rd., Richardson), will include the end of our year-long Horizon Bible study about the significance of water in the Scriptures. The day will close with Pastor Elizabeth commissioning next year's officers, box lunches and celebrating communion. Sign-up packets and directions are available on the narthex table; paid lunch reservations ($12.00) must be made no later than May 15. Invite neighbors, friends and 'sisters' to attend as much or as little of the day as possible. Call Bobbie Athey 972-386-7857 for questions or rides.
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.

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
 
Apr.10            All Ministry Team Meetings
Apr.13            Spuds, Salads & Smiles
Apr.16            Memorial Service for Ron Kranzow
Apr.17            Presbyterian Pan American School Worship Service
                     Reception for Blake Stephens
Apr.19            Presbyterian Women Study & Fellowship
Apr.20            Brown Bag Bookies
Apr.21            Nooners Fellowship
                
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
 
Thank You        
Thank you to everyone who has donated towards our
new sound and video system. Over the last two years, we have collected $3,615.00 through gifts of "Virtual Lilies," among others.
 
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the   
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This Coming Sunday
  
Scripture Readings:

Acts 5:17-42

"The Whole Message of Life"

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.
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PRAYER LIST
Cindy Turner, Kranzow Family, Ellen Edwards, Barb Pollard, Anne Alspach, Tona Jebbia, Al Day, Ruth Rohloff, Rosemary Heard, Scruggs, Marge Morton, John Bryan, Libby Lineback,
Emmanuel Olorunyomi,
Collier & Palmer Klinke (Scotts' granddaughters).
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Sunday's Lilies

Given to the 
Glory of God 


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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