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 I
spent last week at Synod Youth Workshop, which I
also attended during high school and as an adult
chaperone and small group leader when I lived in
TX previously. The location was different
(University of Tulsa instead of Trinity
University); some of the events through the week
were new since I last attended (the service day
when we went into Tulsa on service projects and
walking the indoor labyrinth were welcome
additions; energizers several times a day not so
much - I felt a little like some of you might
have a few weeks ago when the youth led us in
energizers during worship!); but the core
activities remained the same (daily worship,
keynote presentations, and small groups
gatherings to reflect together). I expected to
experience an overwhelming sense of nostalgia
while there, after all, it was while I attended
as an adult leader years ago that I heard God's
call to give up my plans for law school and go
to seminary (a story for another time). But I
never made it to nostalgia because I was too
busy watching the youth explore and share about
their faith lives. I heard challenging and
uplifting stories; laughed a lot; slept too few
hours; made some new friends; and had a chance
to reflect on my own faith life. I was also
reminded that the youth may live out their faith
in a different context than we adults, but at
the core are similar questions we all ask: Am I
worthy of God's love and forgiveness? How can I
be faithful in the mess that is my life? What is
God doing with me? Maybe you recognize those
questions as well. God's answers are lived out
differently in our varying contexts, but I was
reminded last week in the songs we sang, the
worship we shared, the presentations heard that
at the core of those answers is God's resounding
"Yes!" in Christ Jesus.
Peace,
Richard
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Lunch
n' Learn
with
The Rev. Renee Roederer
on Nones and
Dones
Sunday,
July 23, 11:45am, Fellowship Hall
Do you know people who might describe themselves
as
spiritually curious but institutionally
suspicious? Perhaps you've heard of the
Nones, a
growing number of people in the U.S. who are
religiously unaffiliated, or the
Dones, a growing
number of Christians who have left traditional,
institutional congregations. After worship on
Sunday, July 23, everyone is invited to the
Lunch n' Learn at 11:45am to hear the Rev. Renée
Roederer, a guest speaker from Ann Arbor,
Michigan. She will tell us about Michigan Nones
and Dones, a new community in Southeast Michigan
that brings both Nones and Dones together for
friendship and conversations of spiritual
exploration. This vision has invigorated her
work as a minister and taught her a great deal
about the changing religious landscape in the
United States.
The Rev. Renee Roederer is serving
as a Community Chaplain in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ordained as a Presbyterian minister, Rev.
Roederer has been commissioned by the Presbytery
of Detroit to serve as the first Community
Chaplain for Nones and Dones in the PC(USA).
Come join us for Lunch n' Learn as Rev. Roederer
tells us the exciting, unfolding story of
Michigan Nones and Dones, a new community of
friendship and spiritual exploration for people
who are "spiritually curious but institutionally
suspicious."
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Volunteers Needed for Fab Friday 2!
Artists
Enclave will be hosting Fab Friday 2, an
all-ages free benefit for Our Daily Bread at the
Bearded Monk and Denton Brewing Company on
Friday, August 4 from 6pm-9pm. Live music,
Almost Famous Pizza food truck, live t-shirt
printing, and a raffle will all be a part of the
festivities. Please plan to enter the raffle
with prizes from local businesses by bringing
donations of cash, travel-sized health and
beauty items (shampoo, soaps, and deodorants),
and bottled water, sunscreen, and insect
repellent.
We need your help! St.
Andrew is providing volunteers for the event. We
need 1-2 volunteers to help with the raffle and
1-2 volunteers to help monitor the art vendor
area, per 1 hour shifts (6 to 7 p.m., 7 to 8
p.m., 8 to 9 p.m.). Come work a shift and stay
for the fun! Contact Linda Anderson at linda.s.anderson82@gmail.com to
sign up.
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Save the Date!
Save the Date for our next Kirkin'
service! On October 29, the church will be
alive with the sound of bagpipes and drums,
kilts will again be fashionable and we will
celebrate the Scottish heritage of our
Presbyterian church. If you would like to
help plan this festive service, please contact
DeLila at dtbergan@verizon.net.
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Wedding
Band Found
A wedding band with
five gemstones was found in the Heifer Project
collection bin. Please contact Derek Shorethose
at derek@saint-andrew.com if you are the
owner.
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Apple Tree Drive
Thank You
Interfaith Ministries gave us
a heartfelt "thank you" when we delivered the
gift cards for this year's Apple Tree Project.
We have helped 40 children begin their school
year better equipped to succeed because of the
spirit of generosity alive in our congregation.
Thank you for
participating!
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Thank You
To my St.
Andrew Presbyterian Family,
I wish to extend my sincerest and
most heartfelt gratitude to everyone at SAPC for
their thoughts, prayers, and messages to
myself and Robin. These always made me smile
during a very difficult time, with the passing
of my Mother, Mary Alice Jones (Hines). I
would also like to acknowledge a personal note
of thanks to Richard and Lisa for reaching out
to me via phone calls, those were very special
to me.
I'd like
to add a brief message to everyone: If
your Mother is alive today, reach out and tell
her you love her very much.
If you can
be with her, give her a big hug, too. If
your Mother has passed away, when you count your
blessings tonight,
count her
twice! That's what I'm going to do.
God Bless!
David,
Robin, Jason, Brandon & Rachel Hines
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Executive
Assistant Position Search in Grace
Presbytery
Grace Presbytery is
currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the
Senior Director of Ministry and Church
transitions. More details about the position can
be found here.
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Good
Start Back to School Giveaway
Health Services of North Texas, in
an effort to supplement the Apple Tree Project
and service many of the 11,000 low-income
students in Denton, is collecting back to school
backpack supplies and is offering health
information and screenings at no cost. The Good
Start Back to School Giveaway will be held on
Saturday, August 5, from 9:00am to 11:00am, at
Immaculate Conception Church, 2255 Bonnie Brae.
Donations of school supplies would be greatly
appreciated and may be left in the donation box
in the Narthex. Volunteers to work that day are
also needed, and you may call Judy Stoughton for
more details.
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Summer
Pastoral Care
As
one of the core groups providing pastoral care
at St. Andrew, Stephen Ministers (Deacons and
pastors provide pastoral care as well) will be
the "go to" people for any needs the two weeks
both Dr. Culp and Rev. Patterson are out-of-town
simultaneously. To be specific, if you have
pastoral care needs arise on the week of
July 17-July 21, please contact
Karen Dower (940-367-1001) or the church office
(940-387-3897), and a Stephen Minister will be
contacted to provide pastoral care
assistance.
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July
Give-a-Meal
Chicken and Dumplings or Beef Stew, Canned Corn,
Canned Peaches
Optional: Sugar, Flour
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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Summer
Church Office Hours
The church office switched to summer office
hours on Monday, June 5. The church office is
open on Mondays from 8:30am-5:00pm and on
Tuesday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm.
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Sunday, July 23
9:30am
Sunday School
10:30am
Worship Service
Scripture Lessons:
Genesis 24:1-28
Genesis
24:29-50
Calendar
Lunch
and Learn
Sunday, July 23
11:45am,
Fellowship Hall
Theology on
Tap
Monday, July 24
6:30pm, Denton County
Brewing Co.
200 E.
McKinney
Presbyterian Social
Club
Saturday, July 29
12pm, Lake Ray
Roberts
Fall Guide Deadline
Sunday,
July 30
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