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Excitement is building over the new music ministries at BTPC, starting
Sun., Sept. 18
. If you are interested in sharing your musical gifts, please join us for our inaugural choir practice on
Wed., Sept. 14 at 7:30p.m.
, after Wednesday NightLife, dinner and classes. Bring your friends who enjoy making music!
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CLASS OF 2019 CHURCH OFFICERS
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The Nominating Committee will be now accepting suggestions from the congregation for people you feel may be called to serve as Elder, Deacon or Trustee. Please complete the nominating form (narthex table) and place it in the offering plate or give it to Mary Updegraff, Chair of Nominating.
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Stewardship Communion Sunday
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Winter Coat Drive collection
Sun., Sept. 4.,
through
Sun., Sept. 11.
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PW Board meeting on Tues., Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. in Bentwood House.
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Rally Day
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 Join us on
Sun., Sept. 11.,
for a wonderful way to kick off the new school year: Sunday School at
9:00a.m.,
Worship at
10:30a.m.,
and lunch, fellowship and games in Prichard Hall. Come, learn about the various programs at BTPC during this fun time together. Also, Rally Day is 'Bring a Friend to Church' Day!
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SPUDS, SALADS AND SMILES
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Violinist Marek "Eneti" began playing at age 7, and after years of studying, graduated from the Warsaw Conservatory of Music in Poland. He has performed around the world and has scored music for over 20 films. Marek will play his electric violin for us on
Wed., Sept. 14., 11:30a.m.,
so come to enjoy the food, fellowship and beautiful music. Invite your friends!
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Trailblazer Youth/Parent Meeting
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Calling all youth and parents: we will meet in the Youth House to plan upcoming events on
Sun., Sept. 18., 4:30-6:00 p.m..
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This new program, including dinner, classes, Bible Study, fellowship, and choir rehearsal, begins
Wed., Sept. 14!
There will be four 6-week sessions of a variety of classes in 2016-2017. Registration is now open. What a great way to come together mid-week to learn and grow as a community of faith! Please bring a friend. Come for dinner at
6:00p.m.
Cost of the meal is $4 ($16 max/family). All classes run from
6:30p.m.
until
7:30p.m.,
and Chancel Choir practice begins at
7:30p.m.
Nursery is available. Good food, great fun, uplifting study, encouraging fellowship, and making beautiful music together...who could ask for more?!
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Mission Update
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Two weeks ago, BTPC was given the opportunity to do God's work by providing lodging, food, transportation, and friendship to a homeless veteran and his 15 year-old daughter. With your many prayers and support, Shawn and Anayia are now safely residing at Interfaith Housing (IH) in downtown Dallas, after spending two weeks in a Plano hotel. (IH provides a critical transitional housing program for families that are homeless and willing to work toward self-sufficiency.) IH has provided Shawn and Anayia a fully furnished apartment and some food, while coordinators will continue to guide them toward stability and growth in their new life in Dallas for the next 9 months, which includes helping Shawn find a job in Dallas. Anayia is now enrolled at Woodrow Wilson High School. They feel very blessed with such concrete evidence of
God's loving provision, and are thankful for the love, prayers, and support of BTPC.
God is good....all the time!
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Friendly Reminder
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Please make sure the church office has your current email address! You will be receiving a Newsletter with information on all programs starting the week of Rally Day.
There is something for everyone!
Send updates to Elizabeth at
ehooper@bentwoodtrail.org.
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Welcome New Office Staff!
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If you have not meet new staff, please come by and visit.
To learn more about them, click below
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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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Sept. 5 Labor Day - Office Closed
Sept. 6 PW Board Meeting
Congregations Coordination Meeting [CO]
Sept. 11 Rally Day & Lunch
Stewardship Communion - Coat Drive
Sept. 14
Spuds, Salads and Smiles"
Wednesday NightLife and Choir Rehearsal
Sept. 18 All Ministry Team Meetings
Trail Blazer Youth/Parent Meeting
Organ Concert by Joy Hague, graduate student UNT (LHB)
Sept. 27 Session Planning & Meetings
Oct. 2 World Communion Sunday
Stewardship Communion - Operation Kindness
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THANKSGIVING - GRATITUDE
GIVE THANKS - GRATEFUL - THANKS
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We are incredible grateful to
Steve Jebbia
and
Bill Terry
who have continued to provide rides, friendship, and assistance of all kinds
to our two families, once homeless, now housed, thankfully.
Ask them how you may help!
(Write a note of thanksgiving on the
Attendance form for upcoming weeks)
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| This Coming Sunday |
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16th Sunday of Pentecost
Scripture Readings:
Luke 14:25-33
Acts 17:1-9
The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth J. Callender
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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Rob Collier, Joey Langwuell, Betty Gambill, iHugh Lynn, Gerry Onstott and the Onstott family, David Snitzer,
Carl Wallace, Jan De Vries, Pat Covert, Mike Campbell,
Bennett Updegraff,
Sammy Scharett,
Cindy Turner,
Barbara Pollard,
Anne Alspach,
Ruth Rohloff, Rosemary Heard, Scruggs,
Marge Morton,
John Bryan, Libby Lineback,
Emmanuel Olorunyomi.
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Sunday's Flowers
Given to the
Glory of God
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