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This Sunday, we welcome Linda Campbell to the staff of BTPC as The Director of Christian Formation & Outreach Ministries. We are grateful to God that Linda brings much enthusiasm and experience to this sacred work. She has a professional background in award-winning sales and marketing and in interior design, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of her alma mater, William Woods University, Fulton, Missouri, from which she earned a B.S. in Business Administration. Actively involved in many aspects of the Presbyterian Church throughout her life, she has served at BTPC as elder, deacon, member or chair of every committee, teacher, worship leader, choir member, and Interim Director of Children & Youth Ministries, among others, during her 27 years as a member. The past four years, Linda served as the well-loved and effective Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church, Mesquite. She currently serves on the Grace Presbytery Committee on Preparation for Ministry as well as being active in various Presbytery Christian Educators' groups and ministries, including Crossroads, the Presbytery college ministry.
Linda brings strong, demonstrable gifts in leadership-, spiritual-, curriculum-, and program-development for all ages, oral and written communication, congregational fellowship, and fundraising, in addition to her enthusiastic abilities to develop multicultural outreach programs. Linda will 'hit the ground running' to begin to prepare for a variety of summer and fall ministries, so expect a call or visit from her soon - and say "Yes!" when she asks for help. For, this church does not belong to us; rather, as the body of Christ, it is simply entrusted to our faithful care, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we are ALL called to participate in God's work that is underway at BTPC. We cannot be faithful in who or what we are called to be and do, both individually and communally, without YOU!
We also are thrilled to welcome back Linda's husband, Jim. Linda and Jim raised their children, Jamie and Buddy, at BTPC, and now enjoy their many grandchildren.
Join us for a reception to welcome Linda and Jim in the narthex after the worship service.
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Presbyterian Women
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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.
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NEW SOUND AND VIDEO SYSTEM
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We expect that all of our worship experiences will be greatly enhanced by our brand new, long-awaited A/V system. Please bear with us as we become adept in using it. Many kudos to Rich Gruber for helping us achieve this milestone!
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| NOONERS FELLOWSHIP | 
It's time for Tex-Mex! Join us Thurs., Apr. 28, 11:30a.m. at El Fenix (5280 Belt Line Rd., SW corner of Belt Line & Montfort, Addison), one of our favorites. This is a good time to invite a friend. The more, the merrier! RSVP to Ruth Wood, ruthwood16@hotmail.com.
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CHAIR YOGA
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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!
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CREATIVE ARTS CORNER
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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!
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ONLINE GIVING
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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.
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Apr.24 Deacon's Meeting
Apr.26 Session Meeting
Apr.28 Nooners Fellowship
May 1 Stewardship Communion Sunday
May 8 Mother's Day Sunday
May 11 Spuds, Salads and Smiles
May 15 All Ministry Team Meetings
May 17 Presbyterian Women "Spring Fling" Retreat
May 22 Pentecost Sunday
(moved from May 15 due to the Pastor's Israel trip)
May 29 Trinity Sunday
(moved from May 22 due to the Pastor's Israel trip)
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
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Thank you to all who helped with the reception for Blake Stephens: to Bobbie Athey for coordinating; to Stormy Aldredge, Bonnie Ewing, Dottie Freeman, Tona Jebbia, Barb Kolle, Joan Lathen, Linda Scott, Betty Smith, Brenda Snitzer, Sally Terry, Linda Wren for bringing cookies, serving, cleaning up; Brad Kolle, Taylor Kolle, David Snitzer, Nathan Snitzer, Larry Whitson for setting up and cleaning up. Thanks also to everyone who signed cards and donated to Blake's 'love' gift.
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the
Attendance form for upcoming weeks)
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| This Coming Sunday | |
Scripture Readings:
John 13:31-35
Acts 6:8-7:1,51-8:3
"Faithfulness: Finding Release"
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
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Cindy Turner, Kranzow Family, Barbara Pollard,
Anne Alspach, Tona Jebbia, Ruth Rohloff, Rosemary Heard, Scruggs,
Marge Morton,
John Bryan, Libby Lineback,
Emmanuel Olorunyomi,
Collier & Palmer Klinke (Scotts' granddaughters).
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Sunday's Flowers
Given to the
Glory of God
by
Ray & Barbara Pollard
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