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Pastors Class - check. Theology on Tap - check. Youth Group - almost check; Children in Sunday School - waiting in the wings for this Sunday. The turn-out has been great for the gatherings the PNC has put together for me to meet the congregation and vice versa. Lots of ideas for the future, enthusiasm for the present, and love for St. Andrew and the way it continues to serve God in this context. If you have not been able to make one, I hope to see you at one of the future gatherings.
Yours in Christ,
Richard
Over the next few weeks, the PNC is coordinating a number of opportunities where you can come to get to know Richard, and he can get to know you, better. While Richard will take any questions from the floor, he is curious to know:
- What would you like to see Saint Andrew doing from 5 years from now that we are NOT doing today?
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What are we doing today that you hope Saint Andrew is STILL doing 5 years from now?
This coming week, you can find Richard at the following events:
· Sunday Oct 16, 9:30am - Children's Sunday School gathering
· Monday Oct 17, 6:30pm - Stephen Ministry Meeting
· Wednesday Oct 19, 6:30pm - Super Wednesday Fellowship Hall
· Thursday Oct 20, 8:00am - Men's Breakfast Upper Park Café
· Thursday Oct 20, Noon - Our Daily Bread Board Meeting
· Friday Oct 21, 8:00pm - Doug Burr Concert
In addition, there will be a number of in-home gatherings in the coming weeks. Please RSVP for one of the gatherings by emailing Betty Alford at
balford3@verizon.net or calling
940-387-1583.
· Tuesday Oct 25, 6:30pm - Lynn Carrico's home
· Saturday Nov 5, 11:00am - Ed and Pat Hiler's Home
· Saturday Nov 12, 11:00am - Jonathon and Jeanie Fite's Home
· Sunday Nov 20, 7:00pm - Glenn and Julie Tolle's Home
· Sunday Dec 4, 5:00pm - Gayle Strange's Home
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Fall Festival of Faith
Doug Burr Concert
Friday, October 21
8:00pm, Sanctuary
Denton singer-songwriter Doug Burr will perform selections from his Psalms-based record, "The Shawl," and other selections from his catalog starting at 8:00pm on Friday, October 20. Bring a friend to hear Doug's special performance in St. Andrew's sanctuary.
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
Saturday, October 22
5:30pm, Dinner in Fellowship Hall
6:15pm, Presentation,
The Changing Understanding of Home
Sunday, October 23
9:30am, Presentation,
Finding Yourself in the Bible
10:30am, Sermon
Please join us in Denton as we welcome the Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes, president of Princeton Seminary, to St. Andrew for our annual Fall Festival of Faith. On Saturday, October 21, the Rev. Dr. Barnes will present 'The Changing Understanding of Home,' following dinner at 5:30pm in St. Andrew's fellowship hall. On Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Barnes will present at 9:30am in fellowship hall again, presenting 'Finding Yourself in the Bible,' and then at the worship service at 10:30am.
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Stephen Ministers' Open House
Stephen Ministers bring distinctly Christian care to those in need. They use both words and deeds to express Christ's care for others-listening and comforting, calling on the training they have received and employing the tools of faith. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, you are invited to join our meeting on October 17 in Room 206/208 on the third floor. We have a BYO brown-bag dinner at 6:00pm and our regular meeting starts at 6:30pm. You are welcome to arrive at either time.
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Worship As Stewardship
As we were so eloquently reminded last Sunday morning, worship and stewardship help shape our identity as a faith community. We are stewards of an ancient liturgical tradition from which we draw fresh meaning and purpose for our lives each week. Our liturgy points us to the truth that Reformed worship is both an individual and collective offering of thanksgiving to almighty God for the many blessings we receive from God's generous hand. We encourage you to reflect and pray about your commitment to be faithful a steward in preparation for stewardship dedication Sunday on November 13.
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Nametags Are Changing
In this time of transition at St. Andrew, we can help one another foster an environment of hospitality by wearing nametags so that we can easily learn one another's names. Nametags will be changing in this season and we want to make sure that you have all that you need to know in order to participate!
On Sunday, November 6, the nametag table will be leaving the hallway near the narthex. All members are invited to take their nametag with them and bring it back for church events. If you'd like one of the blue magnetic nametags that many at St. Andrew wear, they are available for $5.00 from Lynn Carrico, who can be reached at
lwcarrico@verizon.net.
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Super Wednesday Presentation by Richard B. Culp
Wednesday, October 19
The Super Wednesday presentation "Travels to South Africa" with Harrison Edell on Wednesday, October 19 is postponed until the spring semester. Our photo adventure, narrated by the Senior Director of Living Collections at the Dallas Zoo and one of our favorite speakers, is not being cancelled but moved. We will see Harrison this spring!
On Wednesday, October 19, at 6:30pm you will have the opportunity to hear from Richard Culp as well as be a part of a Q & A in Fellowship Hall during Super Wednesday.
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Women's Advent Book Study
Wednesdays at Noon, Room 206/208
October 26-November 16
This is a discussion-based conversation with a group that welcomes questions, lively conversation, and a lot of laughter. We'll study Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life by Rowan Williams, which are available for $7 each. Brown bag lunches are welcome. Questions? Ask Lisa Patterson at lisa@saint-andrew.com. Books are available in the narthex.
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Festival of Church Music Trip
Sunday, November 6
"Do You Love Church Music? Do You Enjoy our Church Choir? Come join us for a night of music at the Meyerson Symphony Center and Leave the Driving To Us!" Join a group from St. Andrew attending the Church Music Institute's Festival of Church Music on Sunday, November 6 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. Members of our choir will join with a choir of 400 voices for the event. St. Andrew will charter a bus so that members of the congregation can attend together. Tickets for the event are $30, which includes admission, transportation, dessert, and a special 'swag bag.' Tickets are available by payment with cash, check, or credit card on Sunday mornings after service in the Narthex or on Wednesday evenings at Super Wednesday. Ticket deadline is October 25. Questions? Contact Pat Edell at 940-381-0530 or
patedell@yahoo.com.
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Community Outreach Committee Diaper Drive
(September/October)
The Community Outreach Committee is collecting donations of children and adult diapers during September and October. 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. This year they are especially in need of children's diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6, The goal is to reach 2000 diapers.
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All members and visitors are invited to the Narthex after Sunday worship for a brief time of getting acquainted. The light refreshments are provided this month by the Personnel Committee.
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October Give-a-Meal
(Basic Needs Month - Your Pick)
Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Dried Beans, Rice, Soup, Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti and Canned Sauce
Optional: Cereal, Coffee, Dry Milk, Cooking Oil
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
Men's Study Group
Thursday, October 13
Upper Park Cafe
222 W. Hickory
Stephen Ministry
Monday, October 17
6pm, Room 206/208
Tuesday Afternoon Women's Bible Study
Tuesday, October 18
1:30pm, Room 206/208
Super Wednesday
Wednesday, October 19
5:30pm, Meal
6:30pm, Adult Tracts
Session Meeting
Wednesday, October 19
7:40pm, Room 206/208
Doug Burr Concert
Friday, October 21, Sanctuary
7pm, Doors
8pm, Concert
Fall Festival of Faith
Saturday, October 22
5:30pm, Dinner, Fellowship Hall
6:15pm, Presentation
Sunday, October 23
9:30am, Presentation, Fellowship Hall
10:30am, Worship Service, Sanctuary
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