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Since the time of the
Apostles, caring ministry has been considered a
hallmark of the Christian faith community.
Stephen Ministry is one way that our
congregation provides care to people
experiencing a difficult time in life, such as
grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal
illness, empty nest or other distress.
Stephen Ministers come from all walks of
life. Their commonality is a passion for
bringing Christ's love and care to people during
a time of need.
St. Andrew is one of
more than 12,000 congregations worldwide
participating in Stephen Ministry. Some of those
churches have fewer than 100 members, and some
have more than 10,000. They are in urban,
suburban and rural communities. They range from
traditional to contemporary, from congregations
founded in the 1700's to those planted in the
last decade.
The reason Stephen
Ministry works in all these contexts is because
no matter the size, type, or location of a
congregation, there is always a need for
compassionate laypeople capable of providing
high-quality, one-to-one, confidential Christian
care
to people going through any of life's many
difficulties
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New training for Stephen
Ministers will start in January. Over the next
several weeks, we will ask in that you pray for
our Stephen Ministry and for those God is
calling to join us and become a caregiver. We
hope several of you are ready to answer that
call.
Please contact Richard,
Lisa or any Stephen Minister if you would like
more information about becoming a part of this
ministry.
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Sacraments
Workshop
September
24 at 9:30am, Children's Chapel
Elementary-aged children and their parents are
invited to attend this hands-on workshop that
instructs and encourages children in their lives
of faith through an exploration of the two
sacraments of the Reformed tradition - baptism
and the Lord's Supper. Led by Amy and Michael
Ball, baptism, including our covenant family
identity and belonging are explored along with
the mystery and grace of Christ in our midst at
communion. Recommended ages to attend are
kindergarten through 2nd grade but additional
ages and stages are welcome. Questions? Contact
Amy Ball at
amykball@charter.net.
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Presbyterian
Social Club
We took a month
off to get back to school and settle in from
summer festivities, but we're back! Come
join us for a night of food trucks, beverages,
and socializing on Saturday, September 30
from 4:00pm-8:00pm (or later for those not
needing to pick up children from the
nursery).
We
will meet at Denton County Brewing Company and
Michael Barnett's delicious pizza food truck.
Afterward, we can meander to the food trucks at
Backyard on Bell or the food trucks behind
Eastside if people are wanting to try other food
trucks.
The nursery will be available from
4:00pm-8:00pm. Make reservations with Ms.
Sue by Wednesday, September 27 at
toddlerqueen2@gmail.com.
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Jake
Blosser Begins Inquirer Process in the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Jake Blosser will give his
statement of faith on the floor of Grace
Presbytery on Saturday, September 30 at First
Presbyterian Church in Tyler, Texas. This is the
first step for Jake as he enters the inquirer
phase of ministry and begins the next steps in
the process to becoming a minister in the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). If you are
interested in carpooling or riding the bus to
Tyler for the meeting, please contact Derek at
derek@saint-andrew.com.
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World
Communion Sunday
October
1, 2017
We will receive
the Peace & Global Witness Offering during
worship on World Communion Sunday. This annual
offering is allocated using the apportionment of
25% for local use, 25% divided between Grace
Presbytery and Synod of the Sun, and 50% for the
General Assembly Mission Council for its
peacemaking efforts. Please plan to give
generously to this special offering. Thank
You!
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Christmas
Pageant Try-Outs
Sunday,
October 1, 11:45am, Fellowship
Hall
Pizza will be provided
for all who attend including their families.
Children will read for the director, Natalie
Green, and then parts will be given out.
Rehearsals will begin soon. The Christmas
Pageant is Sunday, December 10 at 5:00pm with
dinner following with the Goodland Academy.
Questions? Ask Natalie Green at nataliecgreen@yahoo.com.
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Hurricane
Relief
Thirty-one buckets were
packed to send to Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance (PDA) to help in the clean-up efforts
following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Thank you
to the Mission Committee for organizing this
effort and for the generosity of St. Andrew. If
you wish to send monetary donations to
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, you can send
them through St. Andrew (make the check out to
St. Andrew and mark it "Hurricane Relief") or
deal directly with PDA by mail (
Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), PO Box
643700, Pittsburgh, PA, 15264-3700
with the notation
DR000169-Harvey
) or
online,
https://pma.pcusa.org/donate/make-a-gift/gift-info/DR000169/
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A
Revel for a Cause
On October 7, Interfaith Ministries will hold
its second annual Wine and Craft Beer tasting (A
Revel for a Cause). Food will be provided by The
Classic Cafe, wine by Masuta Fine Wine, beer by
Audacity Brewery and music by Thad Bonduris.
There will be a wine pull and a silent auction.
The event will be held at the
Appleton-Patterson Visual Arts Center in Denton.
Time is 6:00pm-9:00pm. Tickets are $65 per
person ($110 per couple). Tickets are available
online at eventbrite.com, from the Interfaith
Ministries website (IFMDenton.org)
or from IFM board
members.
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Free
Fall Influenza Vaccination Clinics
We are excited to announce that
once again, St. Andrew's Diaconate, in
partnership with Texas Health Resources Faith
Community Nursing, will be providing free
influenza vaccination clinics on Sunday, October
8, in the St. Andrew Bride's Room from 9:30am
-1pm and at the Day of the Dead Festival booth,
Saturday, October 28, from 11am-3pm. This is a
new upgraded vaccine, and we will also have the
special dosage for those over age 65. Don't take
a chance on getting the flu! Get the
vaccination!
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Fall
Open House
Leslie and Richard
Culp invite you to their home for a Fall Open
House on Sunday, October 15 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Come and go as your time allows to 3900 Fawn Dr,
Denton, TX 76208.
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Reformation
Celebration
To celebrate the 500th
anniversary of Martin Luther posting his 95
Theses, which began the Reformation, we
have two week-ends of exciting opportunities for
learning and worship. The Fall Festival
of Faith will host Dr. John Buchanan,
former moderator of the PCUSA and minister at
Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, who will
reflect on where he sees signs of the church
reforming today. Join him on Saturday night,
October 21 for dinner and conversation, Sunday
morning, October 22, during the Sunday School
hour, and then for worship when he will preach.
The next Sunday, October 29, we will celebrate a
Kirkin' o' th' Tartans in our
morning worship service. That afternoon we will
gather in our sanctuary with a combined choir
from our community as they present music and a
special anthem written for the 500th
anniversary.
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Save
the Date!
Reformation
Hymn Fest
Sunday,
October 29, Sanctuary,
3:30pm
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Kirkin'
O' Th' Tartans
Reformation
Sunday, October 29
Gathering
of the Clans #3
Why Do We
Celebrate the Kirkin' O' Th' Tartans?
The
tartan is a symbol of this love and
togetherness, no matter what our heritage. In
our Kirkin' service, we remember ancient times,
as well as past and present kith and kin, while
asking God's help and blessings in the future.
We celebrate clans and tartans because the
clansmen demonstrated true brotherhood and the
clan was the family. In early history, clans
were simply a gathering of peoples for their
protection and for economic, political and
social support. They were not necessarily
related by blood. Scotland in the mid-18th
century saw the English parliament and monarchy
(The Disarming Act, 1746 - 1782) banning
weapons, as well as the wearing of tartan or
kilts by Highland clansmen (effective August
1747). A latter-day legend has it that clansmen
would carry small pieces of the banned tartan
cloth to the Church (Kirk) and the clergymen
would slip a blessing into the service. Specific
tartans developed simply because each area liked
to weave a certain design using local herb dyes.
As a remembrance of early Scottish
Presbyterianism, Kirkin' o' th' Tartan worship
services have spread across America.
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Picture This! Membership Directory
Photographs
Yes! It is time to schedule your
family portraits! We will have tables set up in
the Narthex beginning on Sunday, September 10,
at 10:00am, and in Fellowship Hall on Super
Wednesdays beginning at 5:00pm. We will be
taking appointments on Sundays and Wednesdays
until October 11. The appointments dates are:
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Thursday, Nov. 2: 2:00pm - 8:50pm
Friday, Nov. 3: 1:00pm -7:50pm
Saturday, Nov. 4:10:00am-4:50pm
Sunday, Nov. 5:12:00pm-6:50pm
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Wednesday, Nov. 8:
2:00pm-8:50pm
Thursday, Nov.
9:1:00pm-7:50pm
Friday, Nov. 10:1:00pm-7:50pm
Saturday, Nov. 11: 10:00am-4:50pm
Sunday, Nov. 12: 12:00pm-6:50pm
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Lifetouch will be producing the
directories again, and as previously, every
family or individual who has a picture taken
will receive a free 8x10 portrait and a
directory. In addition, when you bring food for
ODB at the time of the photo appointment, you
will receive a $5 discount, as well as a $10
discount for providing an email. You may also
have an extended family portrait by scheduling
your separate appointments back to back.
Visitors, neighbors, and friends may also sign
up for portrait times. You will preview the many
poses and choose your photos right after they
are taken, and the portraits will be delivered
in time for Christmas mailing and gifts. Let's
have a directory with ALL of you pictured! It
would not be the same without YOU!
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Good
Things Happening at SAPC, thanks to God!
The Stewardship Committee of St.
Andrew Presbyterian Church invites all members
to participate in a meditative art craft in
anticipation of our faithful giving response to
God's work during the fall stewardship season.
Members are encouraged to decorate cards
responding to the statement,
"Thanks to God
working through...., this GOOD THING
happened" and adding them to our
'response collages' which will be on display in
the Narthex. The cards, art supplies and craft
table are available for use in the Narthex
before and after church service or you can take
the cards home and bring them back prior to
Sunday September 17. The cards are anonymous but
we do ask that you voluntarily check the
demographic questions on the back to assist the
committee and the church in its work and
mission. Your cards and artwork will be an
integral part of the meditative and
contemplative reflections of our church
community as we focus on our goals and mission
for the next year.
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Updated!
Outreach
Committee
September
Diaper Drive
We will continue collecting diapers
for Interfaith Ministries of Denton through the
end of September. There is still a great
need of all sizes of diapers. We
collected 7 packages of diapers the
first week, 19 packages the second week and 18
packages in week three. The Outreach Committee's
hope is that we can fill their shelves!
Collections will be taken in the box by the soda
machine and in the basket in the Narthex.
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September
Give-a-Meal
Canned Soup or Peanut Butter, Canned Vegetable,
Canned Fruit
Optional: Dry Milk, Cereal, Baby Food
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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Sunday, Sept. 24
9:30am
Sunday School
10:30am
Worship Service
Scripture
Lesson:
Mark 12: 13-17,
Matthew 25: 14-30
Calendar
Sacraments
Workshop
Sunday, September 24
9:30am,
Children's Chapel
Theology on
Tap
Monday, September 25
6:30pm, Denton
County Brewing Co.
200 E.
McKinney
Tuesday Afternoon Women's Bible
Study
Tuesday, September 26
1:30pm, Room
206
Super Wednesday
Wednesday,
September 27
5:30pm, Fellowship
Hall
Men's Book Study
Thursday,
September 28
8am, Upper Park Cafe
222 W.
Hickory St.
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