Bentwood Trail e-News is a weekly newsletter of news and events within Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church, Grace Presbytery and our community.
MUFFINS FOR MOM
Please stay after the worship service to celebrate Mother's Day with "Muffins for Mom" in narthex.
SPUDS, SALADS AND SMILES
On May 11, 11:30a.m., come enjoy the program "Behind the Scenes at the George Bush Museum". Speaker Marlene Bradford was there helping to put together exhibits of gifts to the Bushes and the archival collections before the doors opened to the public on May 1, 2013. Join the fun and fellowship and please invite a friend.
Presbyterian Women
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.
STEWARDSHIP COMMUNION SUNDAY
Our Stewardship Communion Sunday offering will go to benefit our 2016 Summer Day Camp, "Noah's Day Camp". We will partner with the Encounters With God congregation for this event to be held on June 13-17, 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Please see the bulletin insert for more details on what is needed and how you can help. Collections and monetary donations may be made on May 8 &15. Sign-up sheets will also be available.
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.
Scharett family, 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).
Sunday's Flowers
Given to the
Glory of God
and to
All Our Mothers
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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