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Summer Lunch Program Column
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More than twenty members and three TWU graduate students participated with the Denton Parks & Recreation Department program to feed youth living in the Village East Apartments in Denton lunches for ten weeks. The Parks Department prepared sack lunches and delivered them to the apartments and our members took turns distributing the lunches to students who would be eligible for free or reduced lunches if school were in session. All participating members agree that this was a low intensity - high reward mission that fit into our complex summer time and work schedules. We were glad to share the experience with Dr. Gina Anderson's graduate students and to note that Saint Andrew was again the only church participating in this Parks Department program.
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Summer Worship Schedule
One Worship Service at 10:00am
Sunday School at 9:00am
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Save the Date!
Presentation by Alan Baroody
About His Lebanon Trip
Wednesday, September 2
5:30pm, Dinner; 6:15pm, Presentation
Super Wednesday Kick-off
Wednesday, September 9
5:30pm, Dinner; 6:15pm, Programs for All Ages
Rally Day
Sunday, September 13
9am, Potluck Breakfast; 10:50am Worship Service
Pool Party
Sunday, September 13
1pm, Southridge Pool
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Barks for Bailey
Finally, I get to answer some more dog questions!
- My favorite human food??? McDonald's cheeseburgers without the pickles!
- Rylie, my favorite treats are the leftover cookies and chips that fall on the floor in the Narthex after Church! (I also like all kinds of dog treats.)
- Do I like to bark at squirrels or people? Definitely squirrels. They deserve it! They steal the food that's in the bird feeder in my yard, and last week I almost caught one that was stealing the stuffing out of our neighbor's lawn cushions. Why else did God create squirrels if not for dogs to bark at them and chase them?
- Am I lazy, yes or no??? That's a silly question. If there is a squirrel around, no way! If it's late afternoon and I have been working hard all day at the church. . . it's nap time!!! That's not being lazy. It's being smart! Naps are good for you.
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Highlights of the August 19, 2015, Session Meeting
At the August Stated Meeting of the Session we . . .
* Approved the Mission Study Report which will be submitted to the Grace Presbytery Committee on Ministry as part of the pastor search process.
* Commended the members of the Mission Study Team for their excellent work.
* Adopted the teachers and curriculum for the fall Sunday school classes and Christian education classes as recommended by the Christian Education Committee.
* Approved the slate of elders and deacons for the class of 2018, plus one deacon to fill an unexpired term in the class of 2017, as recommended by the Officer Nominating Committee.
* Adopted the dates of Sunday, September 27 for a Mission Fair; Sunday, December 6 for Market for Mission; and Sunday, February 7, 2016, for a time of "worshipful work" as recommended by the Mission Committee.
* Adopted a schedule of evening worship services during the season of Advent as recommended by the Worship and Music Committee.
* Approved a motion to allow the church facilities to be used for same sex weddings at the discretion of the pastors, as is the case for all marriage requests.
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Parking on Sunday, September 6
On Labor Day weekend, there will be a two-day timed bicycle race. On Sunday, September 6 from 6:00am-6:00pm Oak Street will be closed from the Courthouse square to Piner Street, therefore, people will be unable to park that day on that portion of Oak Street; neither will they be able to access the Verizon parking lot.
In addition to parking in both our east and west lots and in the Day Break lot east of Cross Timbers Church, for that one day only, the Denton Police Department will allow parking on the west side of Bolivar Street from the entrance to our main parking lot to East McKinney Street. Also, we may park across Bolivar Street at the former fire station.
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The Children's Place
The Children's Place Preschool has a few openings for this school year. Our program begins with children ten months old and continues through pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. If you are interested in a high quality preschool program with developmentally appropriate curriculum and loving teachers come and visit us. You can reach us at 940-387-7716.
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Welcome to St. Andrew!
Please welcome our new members,
Russ and Pat Edell
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Presbyterian Women
Circle I meets Tuesday, September 8 at 9:30am in the church Parlor and Jo Cassell and Irma Waring will be hostess! We will begin the Study "Come to the Waters" our Horizons Bible Study for 2015-16. Collect $1.00 for DCPS and $1.00 for Denton Food Pantry. All ladies are welcome. Contact Linda Heilig, Chairman circle I at 940-381-9934.
Circle II meets Tuesday, at 9:30am, September 8 at the home of Marcia Merritt. In Lesson 1 (Genesis 1:1-2:4) we learn how God gave birth to all creation out of chaotic waters. Our 2015-16 study is titled "Come to the Waters," which explores the Bible's more than 800 references to water, such as the central role of water in Genesis, the adoption of God's people through baptism, and the River of Life in Revelation 22, where chaos is no more. All ladies are welcome. Please phone Lib Berry (940-584-0128) for information.
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Tuesday Afternoon Women's Bible Study
The ladies afternoon Bible Study group will begin our fall semester on September 8 with a one day study of the book of James. Protestant theologians are vexed by James' claim that "faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead," (James 2:17) and by the book's insistence that faith alone cannot bring salvation. There's a lot to consider in this one-session Bible study, but ideally participants will leave the session with some understanding of several key themes in James.
Join us on Tuesday, September 8 in room 206 at 1:30pm for a lively discussion with an ecumenical group of women. Books for N.T Wright's study of John will be available that day for $9.00 each. We will start these lessons on September 15. Hope to see you all there.
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Summer Coffee Hour Treats
After the success and fun of last summer's "coffee hour" after Sunday worship, we will do it again this summer! Each Sunday different groups will provide some treats for you to share. If possible, please use disposable plates/dishes for the treats. If the plate/dish is not disposable, you may pick it up in the Narthex workroom later, so please make sure your name is on it. Extras will be frozen for later use and not wasted.
August 30 - M
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Community Outreach Committee Diaper Drive
The Community Outreach Committee is collecting donations of children and adult diapers during August and September. Donated diapers will be contributed to the Interfaith Diaper Program that provides diapers to needy families and adults. Packages of diapers of any size may be placed in the two designated bins near the soda machines outside of Fellowship Hall. The goal is to reach 2000 diapers.
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Church Office Closure & Fall Hours
The church office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The church office will reopen Tuesday, September 8 using its fall office hours, 8:30am-5:00pm.
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Stephen Ministry
Are you or someone you know going through a difficult time? Do you feel like you don't know where to turn or who would want to listen to your problems? Would you find comfort in sharing your feelings in a completely confidential environment? St. Andrew can help you through the Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry of caring and love. Through Stephen Ministry, a trained caregiver will join you on your journey to healing. Your Stephen Minister will listen to your worries and provide caring support until you feel like yourself again. Talk to Alan or Lisa about how Stephen Ministry can help you.
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August Give-a-Meal
Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Canned Black-eyed Peas, Canned Fruit
Optional: Cooking Oil or Coffee
Please return your non-perishable donations for the Denton Community Food Center to the collection bin by the Coke machine near Fellowship Hall. Thank You!
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Calendar
Teacher Training
Sunday, August 30
11am, Room 206/208
Presbyterian Women Study Overview
Tuesday, September 1
9:30am, Parlor
Diaconate Meeting
Tuesday, September 1
7:30pm, Room 206
Presentation by Alan Baroody
Wednesday, September 2
5:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Theology on Tap
Monday, September 7
6:30pm, Wine Squared
Session Committee Meeting Night
Tuesday, September 8
Super Wednesday Kickoff
Wednesday, September 9
5:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Rally Day
Sunday, September 13
9am, Potluck Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
10:50am, Worship Service
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