All Adults

Connection Pointe (Membership Class) - Would you like to become a member of Bent Tree? To register for our Connection Pointe class, complete the pre-class preparation prior to the class. Lunch will be provided during the class. (Discovery is included in Connection Pointe.)

Class Date	Deadline Date	Time	Location
Saturday, September 12	September 3	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	J108/109
Saturday, November 14	November 5	9:00 am - 2:00 pm	J108/109

Discovery - Are you interested in serving at Bent Tree? We can help you determine your talents, spiritual gifts, style, and passion and find opportunities to serve. To register for our Discovery class, complete the pre-class preparation prior to the class. (No need to register separately for Discovery if you have registered for Connection Pointe.)

Class Date	Deadline Date	Time	Location
Saturday, September 12	September 3	11:30 am - 2:00 pm	J108/109
Saturday, November 14	November 5	11:30 am - 2:00 pm	J108/109

Dinner for 8
Ongoing, the next round is in June 2009
Dinner for 8 is a monthly opportunity for adults at Bent Tree to get together either at a restaurant or home and get acquainted over a meal. Those that have registered will be contacted by a group coordinator after assignments have been made (beginning of June)who will let you know when your group will meet for the first time. Deadline to register for the June round is May 31.
Participant registration
Coordinator registration

FAQs

Seeker Small Groups - Are you looking for a safe place to ask questions and process Pete's current teaching series? The Community Team is putting together small groups with leaders who can help you find answers. If you are interested in being part of one of these groups or have a friend who would be, email Sheila Richard at sheilar@btbf.org.

LifeGroup - Join a LifeGroup to connect and grow with the Bent Tree family through Christ-centered relationships. more

Financial Peace University
Sundays, May 31 - August 30
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in J116; $100

Nearly half of all Americans (46%) have less than $10,000 saved for their retirement. Don’t let this happen to you! This class has a biblically-based accountability curriculum that teaches you to manage God's money and resources in a godly way. It empowers you to make the right financial decisions to achieve your financial goals, teaching you to eliminate debt, build wealth, and give like never before. On average, families reduce their debt by $5,300 and save $2,700 in just 91 days. For more information contact Michelle Attar at mattar@btbf.org or 972-306-4477. register

Creation Group
2nd & 4th Sundays, beginning February 8
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, rotating Homes
"In the beginning..." (Gen 1.1) How did it all begin? Would you start reading a book by turning to the middle? Of course not. Yet many Christians do so with the Bible. Join us for this discipleship strengthening time as we study and discuss the Biblical Creation account in Genesis. Learn how the Gospel begins in Genesis and how the history of Genesis is foundational to the history of Jesus. Understand how to give a reasoned defense for the historical-grammatical truth of the Bible, "In the beginning..." (Gen 1:1). Contact Gary & Kathy Saucier at gksaucier@verizon.net.

Motorcycle Riding Group (Bent Tree Biker Fellowship)
One Sunday per month (dates subject to change)
July 19, August 23, September 20

Bent Tree Parking Lot (International side)
Immediately following the 11:15 am Sunday worship service
Bent Tree Biker Fellowship is a monthly gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts (men and women) for an afternoon ride through some of the scenic areas of North Texas. All bikes and riders are welcome! We encourage you to invite others to join us whether they attend Bent Tree or not. For more information contact Rob Enright at rob@mediastewards.com.

Stretching and Meditation on the Names of God
Saturdays, beginning January 10
10:00 am in the east corridor of The Crossing

$15 each class, or give less or more as you are financially able – All proceeds go to drilling wells in Sudanese villages.

Spend a quiet hour surrendering body and mind to God as He stills inner chatter and shifts our focus to Him. Each week we'll meditate on a name of God and a correlating Scripture while doing slow, deep stretches. All fitness levels are welcome; the movements are gentle yet powerful. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat or a towel. Walk-ins welcome. For more information contact Kimberly Bland at kiadel@yahoo.com or call 469-855-9206.

NW Carrollton Under 50s Dinner Group
Have dinner and fellowship with neighbors in this stage of life. For details call Christie Linebarger at 972-939-8751.

Personal Peacemaking

Fall 2009

Because God has reconciled us to himself through Christ, Christians can be reconciled to one another. Peacemakers are people who breathe grace in the midst of conflict. The video and discussion provide tools to apply God’s principles of peacemaking in our relationships. Registration coming late summer.