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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201Phone (940)387-3897 Fax (940)381-2404
Richard B. Culp, Senior PastorLisa Patterson, Associate PastorJeff Snider, Director of Music
Samuel Gaskin, OrganistBrandi Caldwell, Director of Youth Ministries
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Children’s ChapelDuring the worship service,
children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children’s Sermon.
CreationTara and Katie Brindle
Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service.
Welcome!
We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that
each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor immediately following the 10:30am worship service to receive new members.
Prayer Concerns This WeekLeslie Culp
Harold McCandlessMargaret PlunkettShannon Konkle
Matt HogarthSophia Lilley, mother of Lisa Haddad
Helen McRorie, grandmother of Karen JonesWanda and John Turley, parents of Paul Turley
Peter Edera, father of Natalie GreenMae Berlau, mother of Natalie Green
Sita Chelliah, mother of Shobhana ChelliahMarc Acosta, cousin of Bernadette Coleman
Emma VanAtta, granddaughter of Sherry and Ronnie VanAttaA complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex.
St. Andrew Presbyterian ChurchDenton, Texas
Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostSeptember 10, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher.
Gathering around God’s Word Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews.
Ringing of the Bell Lilly Glasschroeder
Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 149)Leader: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.People: Praise God in the assembly of the faithful.Leader: Let the faithful exult in glory; People: Let them praise God’s name with dancing, making melody to God with
tambourine and lyre. All: Let us worship God.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 20 All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK
Prayer of Confession God, forgive us for plodding along in our discipleship, calculating with great deliberation every move we make, always concerned about what others will think. Free us by your grace for the surprises of your Spirit, that we may respond out of the abundance of life we have known through your beloved Son, in whose name we pray. Amen (Time of silent confession).
Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604
Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34)Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
*Sung Response Glory to God Hymn 585
Proclaiming God’s WordPrayer for Illumination David Strutton
Write It! Think Out Loud St. Andrew members Julie Tolle, Linda Steger and Susan Carol Davis volunteered for the Artists Enclave of Denton County in planning a high school writing workshop called WRITE IT! THINK OUT LOUD. Twelve youth ages 14-18 from Denton and surrounding North Texas communities will explore creative writing with poetry, blogging and spoken word. When: Saturday, September 16. 10am-3pm. Where: Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Cost: $35 for supplies, lunch, refreshments. Registration through September 8 at artistsenclavedenton.com. Questions? Contact Susan at [email protected].
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!
elementThe Den, 6:00-7:30pm
CREW The Den, 6:00-8:30pm
The Story of Ruth Room 205, 6:30pm Amy Cole and Stephanie Raesz
Reformation Questions/ Reformation Answers Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Fred Cassell, Kim Warner, Richard Culp, and Lisa Patterson
Foreign Policy Room 207/209, 6:30pm Dr. Jim Goodnow
Super WednesdaySeptember 13, 2017
Menu: Meatloaf with gravy, Mashed Potatoes
Connect with usfacebook.com/StAndrewDenton twitter.com/standrewdenton
The Week at a GlanceTODAY
9:00 a.m. Rally Day, Fellowship Hall10:30 a.m. Worship Service11:30 a.m. SMART Committee Training, Room
206/208
Monday, September 1110:00 a.m. Prayer Ministry, Parlor12:00 p.m. Personnel Committee, Narthex 6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap Topic: Where is God
Hiding?, Denton County Brewing Co.
Tuesday, September 12 9:00 a.m. Circle I, Narthex 5:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Committee, Room 205 6:00 p.m. Membership Committee, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Room 208 6:30 p.m. Stewardship & Interpretation
Committee, Room 207 7:00 p.m. Diaconate, Room 206
Wednesday, September 13 5:30 p.m. Super Wed. Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. element, Rec Center CREW CONNECT, Rec Center 6:15 p.m. Covenant Choir, Children’s Choir Rm. 6:15 p.m. Children’s Recreation 6:20 p.m. Handbells, Adult Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Adult Tracks 7:00 p.m. Noel Choir, Children’s Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Chancel Choir Room
Thursday, September 14 8:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group, Upper Park Cafe
Saturday, September 16 9:00 a.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Rec Center
The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mary Smith by her family.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
First Scripture Reading Luke 15: 11-32 New Testament, page 73Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Anthem Open Thou Mine Eyes John RutterChoir with Nicole Stover, soprano
Time with Young Disciples Children ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children’s Chapel atthis time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.
Second Scripture Reading Genesis 25: 29-34 Old Testament, page 21Leader: The Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Resources Matter Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 694 Great God of Every Blessing AURELIA
*Apostles’ Creed (unison) Hymnal, page 35 Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal, page 35
Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH
Hymn 606
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
Taking God’s Word into the World
*Hymn 462 I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY
*Benediction
Postlude
*Those who are able are asked to stand.
Reformation Questions, Reformation Answers: 95 Key Events, People & Issues
Book Cost: $14 Join the Super Wednesday class in Fellowship Hall that will read and discuss this book and its timely message as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Books are optional. September 6 & 13, led by Fred Cassell; September 20, led by Richard Culp, September 27, led by Lisa Patterson; and October 4 & 11, led by Kim Warner.
By the Numbers: As of 7/31/17
Income (pledges + other income) $514,143Expenses $542,050Shortfall $ - (27,9070)
Attendance 9/3/17 222
Scan this code to give or visitwww.saint-andrew.com/give
Parents’ Night Out Parents’ Night Out (PNO) is a program for the young families of St. Andrew. The program has a two-fold purpose: it gives parents an opportunity to spend quality time together without their children and it gives the children an evening of fun, age-appropriate activities with their friends at St. Andrew. The evening runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm for infants-3 year olds in the Nursery. In the Rec. Center, 4 year olds-elementary age will meet from 4:00pm-9:00pm. We ask parents to make reservations no later than Thursday, the week of PNO. Please email Ms. Sue at: [email protected], or call at 940-300-9262, for reservations.Fall dates: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
Presbyterian Women Circle I will meet in the church narthex on Tuesday, September 12 from 9:30am until 11:00am. We will begin our Horizon’s Bible Study on the book of Hebrews, “Cloud of Witnesses,” Lesson One! Linda Heilig and Jo Cassell will be hostesses! All women of the church are invited to attend. We will collect $1.00 for paper towels for the Denton Christian Preschool and $1.00 for Denton Food Pantry! Contact Linda Heilig 940-390-7918 with questions! Blessings! Circle II will meet at 9:30am on Tuesday, September 12, in the home of hostess Pat Hiler. All women are welcome. Lesson 1, “In Community With Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 1 and 7), emphasizes Jesus as the basis of our active faith, individually and communally. The Rev. Dr. Fred Cassell leads our study. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagen at (940) 455-7217.
Red Cross Blood DriveSaturday, September 16
9am-3pm, Rec Center
Sign up in the Narthex. Walk-ins welcome. Please eat a meal before you give blood.
Acolyte TrainingSunday, September 17
Acolyte Training for 4th and 5th Graders is on Sunday, September 17 immediately following worship in the chancel area. This is an important way for our older elementary children to serve in worship, and it begins and ends each Sunday worship service. Questions? Contact Michael Ball at [email protected].
Kirkin’ O’ Th’ TartansReformation Sunday, October 29
Gathering of the Clans #1 - Are you interested in the history of Scottish clans? Do you have a clan? Do you know the history of your clan? How do you feel about sharing it? There is a fascinating chart and map of clan histories on display in the Narthex. You can’t miss it: it’s the table decked out in plaid! You’ll want to check it out. While you’re there, you can pick up a list of Tartan Apparel Resources and a Clan History form for your use. Where is all this going? To the Kirkin’ O’ Th’ Tartans on Reformation Sunday, October 29, of course. More information to follow in the weeks leading up to October 29.
Save the Date! July 21-27, 2018
Pagosa Springs Women’s RetreatCost: $275
Deposit: $100 due on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Deposits are needed in order to reserve a cabin this early since this will be our first year not at the St. Andrew Lodge. Reservations are transferable if you are unable to attend in 2018. Questions? Ask Brandi Schoel at [email protected] or Lisa Patterson at [email protected].
Shield and Bulletin Deadline Change The deadline for The Shield and bulletin announcements for next week’s publication cycle is changed to 11pm on Monday, September 11.
The Week at a GlanceTODAY
9:00 a.m. Rally Day, Fellowship Hall10:30 a.m. Worship Service11:30 a.m. SMART Committee Training, Room
206/208
Monday, September 1110:00 a.m. Prayer Ministry, Parlor12:00 p.m. Personnel Committee, Narthex 6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap Topic: Where is God
Hiding?, Denton County Brewing Co.
Tuesday, September 12 9:00 a.m. Circle I, Narthex 5:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Committee, Room 205 6:00 p.m. Membership Committee, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Room 208 6:30 p.m. Stewardship & Interpretation
Committee, Room 207 7:00 p.m. Diaconate, Room 206
Wednesday, September 13 5:30 p.m. Super Wed. Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. element, Rec Center CREW CONNECT, Rec Center 6:15 p.m. Covenant Choir, Children’s Choir Rm. 6:15 p.m. Children’s Recreation 6:20 p.m. Handbells, Adult Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Adult Tracks 7:00 p.m. Noel Choir, Children’s Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Chancel Choir Room
Thursday, September 14 8:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group, Upper Park Cafe
Saturday, September 16 9:00 a.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Rec Center
The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mary Smith by her family.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
First Scripture Reading Luke 15: 11-32 New Testament, page 73Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Anthem Open Thou Mine Eyes John RutterChoir with Nicole Stover, soprano
Time with Young Disciples Children ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children’s Chapel atthis time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.
Second Scripture Reading Genesis 25: 29-34 Old Testament, page 21Leader: The Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Resources Matter Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 694 Great God of Every Blessing AURELIA
*Apostles’ Creed (unison) Hymnal, page 35 Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal, page 35
Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH
Hymn 606
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
Taking God’s Word into the World
*Hymn 462 I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY
*Benediction
Postlude
*Those who are able are asked to stand.
Reformation Questions, Reformation Answers: 95 Key Events, People & Issues
Book Cost: $14 Join the Super Wednesday class in Fellowship Hall that will read and discuss this book and its timely message as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Books are optional. September 6 & 13, led by Fred Cassell; September 20, led by Richard Culp, September 27, led by Lisa Patterson; and October 4 & 11, led by Kim Warner.
By the Numbers: As of 7/31/17
Income (pledges + other income) $514,143Expenses $542,050Shortfall $ - (27,9070)
Attendance 9/3/17 222
Scan this code to give or visitwww.saint-andrew.com/give
Parents’ Night Out Parents’ Night Out (PNO) is a program for the young families of St. Andrew. The program has a two-fold purpose: it gives parents an opportunity to spend quality time together without their children and it gives the children an evening of fun, age-appropriate activities with their friends at St. Andrew. The evening runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm for infants-3 year olds in the Nursery. In the Rec. Center, 4 year olds-elementary age will meet from 4:00pm-9:00pm. We ask parents to make reservations no later than Thursday, the week of PNO. Please email Ms. Sue at: [email protected], or call at 940-300-9262, for reservations.Fall dates: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
Presbyterian Women Circle I will meet in the church narthex on Tuesday, September 12 from 9:30am until 11:00am. We will begin our Horizon’s Bible Study on the book of Hebrews, “Cloud of Witnesses,” Lesson One! Linda Heilig and Jo Cassell will be hostesses! All women of the church are invited to attend. We will collect $1.00 for paper towels for the Denton Christian Preschool and $1.00 for Denton Food Pantry! Contact Linda Heilig 940-390-7918 with questions! Blessings! Circle II will meet at 9:30am on Tuesday, September 12, in the home of hostess Pat Hiler. All women are welcome. Lesson 1, “In Community With Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 1 and 7), emphasizes Jesus as the basis of our active faith, individually and communally. The Rev. Dr. Fred Cassell leads our study. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagen at (940) 455-7217.
Red Cross Blood DriveSaturday, September 16
9am-3pm, Rec Center
Sign up in the Narthex. Walk-ins welcome. Please eat a meal before you give blood.
Acolyte TrainingSunday, September 17
Acolyte Training for 4th and 5th Graders is on Sunday, September 17 immediately following worship in the chancel area. This is an important way for our older elementary children to serve in worship, and it begins and ends each Sunday worship service. Questions? Contact Michael Ball at [email protected].
Kirkin’ O’ Th’ TartansReformation Sunday, October 29
Gathering of the Clans #1 - Are you interested in the history of Scottish clans? Do you have a clan? Do you know the history of your clan? How do you feel about sharing it? There is a fascinating chart and map of clan histories on display in the Narthex. You can’t miss it: it’s the table decked out in plaid! You’ll want to check it out. While you’re there, you can pick up a list of Tartan Apparel Resources and a Clan History form for your use. Where is all this going? To the Kirkin’ O’ Th’ Tartans on Reformation Sunday, October 29, of course. More information to follow in the weeks leading up to October 29.
Save the Date! July 21-27, 2018
Pagosa Springs Women’s RetreatCost: $275
Deposit: $100 due on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Deposits are needed in order to reserve a cabin this early since this will be our first year not at the St. Andrew Lodge. Reservations are transferable if you are unable to attend in 2018. Questions? Ask Brandi Schoel at [email protected] or Lisa Patterson at [email protected].
Shield and Bulletin Deadline Change The deadline for The Shield and bulletin announcements for next week’s publication cycle is changed to 11pm on Monday, September 11.
Free Fall Influenza Vaccination Clinics We are excited to announce that once again, St. Andrew Diaconate in partnership with Texas Health Resources Faith Community Nursing will be providing free influenza vaccinations clinics on Sunday, October 8, in the St. Andrew Bride’s Room from 9:30 -1 and at the Day of the Dead Festival booth, Saturday, October 28, from 11 – 3. 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!
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:
Thursday, Nov. 2: 2:00pm - 8:50pm Friday, Nov. 3: 1:00pm -7:50pmSaturday, Nov. 4:10:00am-4:50pmSunday, Nov. 5:12:00pm-6:50pm
Wednesday, Nov. 8: 2:00pm-8:50pmThursday, Nov. 9:1:00pm-7:50pmFriday, Nov. 10:1:00pm-7:50pmSaturday, Nov. 11: 10:00am-4:50pmSunday, Nov. 12:12:00pm-6:50pm
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!
Good Things Happening at SAPC, thanks to God! Please come to the Stewardship Committee table located in the Narthex to participate in our card craft! Members are invited 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. The card craft table will be set up through Sunday September 17.
Outreach CommitteeSeptember Diaper Drive
We will be collecting all sizes of diapers, newborn to adult in the month of September for Interfaith Ministries of Denton. They are in desperate need at this time. Collection will be taken in the box by the soda machine and a basket in the Narthex.
Birthday Endowment Fund This endowment was established in 2007 and provides income to fund mission efforts not covered by the annual mission budget. Income has been used in previous years to send children and sponsors to Mo-Ranch’s Worship and Music Conference, as well as for mission projects such as water filtration systems for people in Guatemala. Traditionally, members contribute an amount equal to the number of years being celebrated. So on your next birthday remember this endowment and contribute toward making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Give a Meal a MonthAugust
Our August contributions to the Denton Community Food Center were outstanding! We donated 54 pounds of food and $125. In 2017, we’ve given 482 pounds of food and donated a total of $993 in monetary contributions. The DCFC sends thanks to everyone at St. Andrew.Fun Fact #1:The DCFC had its first Houston evacuee client on July 30th.Fun Fact #2: When donating canned food, please try to purchase cans that have a pull-off top.Fun Fact #3: If you’d like to donate animal products such as dog or cat food, please take items to the Denton Animal Shelter on Elm Street or New York Subway on University.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201Phone (940)387-3897 Fax (940)381-2404
Richard B. Culp, Senior PastorLisa Patterson, Associate PastorJeff Snider, Director of Music
Samuel Gaskin, OrganistBrandi Caldwell, Director of Youth Ministries
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Children’s ChapelDuring the worship service,
children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children’s Sermon.
CreationTara and Katie Brindle
Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service.
Welcome!
We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that
each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor immediately following the 10:30am worship service to receive new members.
Prayer Concerns This WeekLeslie Culp
Harold McCandlessMargaret PlunkettShannon Konkle
Matt HogarthSophia Lilley, mother of Lisa Haddad
Helen McRorie, grandmother of Karen JonesWanda and John Turley, parents of Paul Turley
Peter Edera, father of Natalie GreenMae Berlau, mother of Natalie Green
Sita Chelliah, mother of Shobhana ChelliahMarc Acosta, cousin of Bernadette Coleman
Emma VanAtta, granddaughter of Sherry and Ronnie VanAttaA complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex.
St. Andrew Presbyterian ChurchDenton, Texas
Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostSeptember 10, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher.
Gathering around God’s Word Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews.
Ringing of the Bell Lilly Glasschroeder
Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 149)Leader: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.People: Praise God in the assembly of the faithful.Leader: Let the faithful exult in glory; People: Let them praise God’s name with dancing, making melody to God with
tambourine and lyre. All: Let us worship God.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 20 All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK
Prayer of Confession God, forgive us for plodding along in our discipleship, calculating with great deliberation every move we make, always concerned about what others will think. Free us by your grace for the surprises of your Spirit, that we may respond out of the abundance of life we have known through your beloved Son, in whose name we pray. Amen (Time of silent confession).
Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604
Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34)Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
*Sung Response Glory to God Hymn 585
Proclaiming God’s WordPrayer for Illumination David Strutton
Write It! Think Out Loud St. Andrew members Julie Tolle, Linda Steger and Susan Carol Davis volunteered for the Artists Enclave of Denton County in planning a high school writing workshop called WRITE IT! THINK OUT LOUD. Twelve youth ages 14-18 from Denton and surrounding North Texas communities will explore creative writing with poetry, blogging and spoken word. When: Saturday, September 16. 10am-3pm. Where: Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Cost: $35 for supplies, lunch, refreshments. Registration through September 8 at artistsenclavedenton.com. Questions? Contact Susan at [email protected].
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!
elementThe Den, 6:00-7:30pm
CREW The Den, 6:00-8:30pm
The Story of Ruth Room 205, 6:30pm Amy Cole and Stephanie Raesz
Reformation Questions/ Reformation Answers Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Fred Cassell, Kim Warner, Richard Culp, and Lisa Patterson
Foreign Policy Room 207/209, 6:30pm Dr. Jim Goodnow
Super WednesdaySeptember 13, 2017
Menu: Meatloaf with gravy, Mashed Potatoes
Connect with usfacebook.com/StAndrewDenton twitter.com/standrewdenton
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201Phone (940)387-3897 Fax (940)381-2404
Richard B. Culp, Senior PastorLisa Patterson, Associate PastorJeff Snider, Director of Music
Samuel Gaskin, OrganistBrandi Caldwell, Director of Youth Ministries
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Children’s ChapelDuring the worship service,
children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children’s Sermon.
CreationTara and Katie Brindle
Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service.
Welcome!
We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that
each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor immediately following the 10:30am worship service to receive new members.
Prayer Concerns This WeekLeslie Culp
Harold McCandlessMargaret PlunkettShannon Konkle
Matt HogarthSophia Lilley, mother of Lisa Haddad
Helen McRorie, grandmother of Karen JonesWanda and John Turley, parents of Paul Turley
Peter Edera, father of Natalie GreenMae Berlau, mother of Natalie Green
Sita Chelliah, mother of Shobhana ChelliahMarc Acosta, cousin of Bernadette Coleman
Emma VanAtta, granddaughter of Sherry and Ronnie VanAttaA complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex.
St. Andrew Presbyterian ChurchDenton, Texas
Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostSeptember 10, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher.
Gathering around God’s Word Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews.
Ringing of the Bell Lilly Glasschroeder
Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 149)Leader: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.People: Praise God in the assembly of the faithful.Leader: Let the faithful exult in glory; People: Let them praise God’s name with dancing, making melody to God with
tambourine and lyre. All: Let us worship God.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 20 All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK
Prayer of Confession God, forgive us for plodding along in our discipleship, calculating with great deliberation every move we make, always concerned about what others will think. Free us by your grace for the surprises of your Spirit, that we may respond out of the abundance of life we have known through your beloved Son, in whose name we pray. Amen (Time of silent confession).
Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604
Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34)Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
*Sung Response Glory to God Hymn 585
Proclaiming God’s WordPrayer for Illumination David Strutton
Write It! Think Out Loud St. Andrew members Julie Tolle, Linda Steger and Susan Carol Davis volunteered for the Artists Enclave of Denton County in planning a high school writing workshop called WRITE IT! THINK OUT LOUD. Twelve youth ages 14-18 from Denton and surrounding North Texas communities will explore creative writing with poetry, blogging and spoken word. When: Saturday, September 16. 10am-3pm. Where: Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Cost: $35 for supplies, lunch, refreshments. Registration through September 8 at artistsenclavedenton.com. Questions? Contact Susan at [email protected].
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!
elementThe Den, 6:00-7:30pm
CREW The Den, 6:00-8:30pm
The Story of Ruth Room 205, 6:30pm Amy Cole and Stephanie Raesz
Reformation Questions/ Reformation Answers Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Fred Cassell, Kim Warner, Richard Culp, and Lisa Patterson
Foreign Policy Room 207/209, 6:30pm Dr. Jim Goodnow
Super WednesdaySeptember 13, 2017
Menu: Meatloaf with gravy, Mashed Potatoes
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The Week at a GlanceTODAY
9:00 a.m. Rally Day, Fellowship Hall10:30 a.m. Worship Service11:30 a.m. SMART Committee Training, Room
206/208
Monday, September 1110:00 a.m. Prayer Ministry, Parlor12:00 p.m. Personnel Committee, Narthex 6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap Topic: Where is God
Hiding?, Denton County Brewing Co.
Tuesday, September 12 9:00 a.m. Circle I, Narthex 5:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Committee, Room 205 6:00 p.m. Membership Committee, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Room 208 6:30 p.m. Stewardship & Interpretation
Committee, Room 207 7:00 p.m. Diaconate, Room 206
Wednesday, September 13 5:30 p.m. Super Wed. Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. element, Rec Center CREW CONNECT, Rec Center 6:15 p.m. Covenant Choir, Children’s Choir Rm. 6:15 p.m. Children’s Recreation 6:20 p.m. Handbells, Adult Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Adult Tracks 7:00 p.m. Noel Choir, Children’s Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Chancel Choir Room
Thursday, September 14 8:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group, Upper Park Cafe
Saturday, September 16 9:00 a.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Rec Center
The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Mary Smith by her family.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
First Scripture Reading Luke 15: 11-32 New Testament, page 73Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Anthem Open Thou Mine Eyes John RutterChoir with Nicole Stover, soprano
Time with Young Disciples Children ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children’s Chapel atthis time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.
Second Scripture Reading Genesis 25: 29-34 Old Testament, page 21Leader: The Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Resources Matter Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 694 Great God of Every Blessing AURELIA
*Apostles’ Creed (unison) Hymnal, page 35 Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal, page 35
Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH
Hymn 606
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
Taking God’s Word into the World
*Hymn 462 I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY
*Benediction
Postlude
*Those who are able are asked to stand.
Reformation Questions, Reformation Answers: 95 Key Events, People & Issues
Book Cost: $14 Join the Super Wednesday class in Fellowship Hall that will read and discuss this book and its timely message as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Books are optional. September 6 & 13, led by Fred Cassell; September 20, led by Richard Culp, September 27, led by Lisa Patterson; and October 4 & 11, led by Kim Warner.
By the Numbers: As of 7/31/17
Income (pledges + other income) $514,143Expenses $542,050Shortfall $ - (27,9070)
Attendance 9/3/17 222
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Parents’ Night Out Parents’ Night Out (PNO) is a program for the young families of St. Andrew. The program has a two-fold purpose: it gives parents an opportunity to spend quality time together without their children and it gives the children an evening of fun, age-appropriate activities with their friends at St. Andrew. The evening runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm for infants-3 year olds in the Nursery. In the Rec. Center, 4 year olds-elementary age will meet from 4:00pm-9:00pm. We ask parents to make reservations no later than Thursday, the week of PNO. Please email Ms. Sue at: [email protected], or call at 940-300-9262, for reservations.Fall dates: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
Presbyterian Women Circle I will meet in the church narthex on Tuesday, September 12 from 9:30am until 11:00am. We will begin our Horizon’s Bible Study on the book of Hebrews, “Cloud of Witnesses,” Lesson One! Linda Heilig and Jo Cassell will be hostesses! All women of the church are invited to attend. We will collect $1.00 for paper towels for the Denton Christian Preschool and $1.00 for Denton Food Pantry! Contact Linda Heilig 940-390-7918 with questions! Blessings! Circle II will meet at 9:30am on Tuesday, September 12, in the home of hostess Pat Hiler. All women are welcome. Lesson 1, “In Community With Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 1 and 7), emphasizes Jesus as the basis of our active faith, individually and communally. The Rev. Dr. Fred Cassell leads our study. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagen at (940) 455-7217.
Red Cross Blood DriveSaturday, September 16
9am-3pm, Rec Center
Sign up in the Narthex. Walk-ins welcome. Please eat a meal before you give blood.
Acolyte TrainingSunday, September 17
Acolyte Training for 4th and 5th Graders is on Sunday, September 17 immediately following worship in the chancel area. This is an important way for our older elementary children to serve in worship, and it begins and ends each Sunday worship service. Questions? Contact Michael Ball at [email protected].
Kirkin’ O’ Th’ TartansReformation Sunday, October 29
Gathering of the Clans #1 - Are you interested in the history of Scottish clans? Do you have a clan? Do you know the history of your clan? How do you feel about sharing it? There is a fascinating chart and map of clan histories on display in the Narthex. You can’t miss it: it’s the table decked out in plaid! You’ll want to check it out. While you’re there, you can pick up a list of Tartan Apparel Resources and a Clan History form for your use. Where is all this going? To the Kirkin’ O’ Th’ Tartans on Reformation Sunday, October 29, of course. More information to follow in the weeks leading up to October 29.
Save the Date! July 21-27, 2018
Pagosa Springs Women’s RetreatCost: $275
Deposit: $100 due on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Deposits are needed in order to reserve a cabin this early since this will be our first year not at the St. Andrew Lodge. Reservations are transferable if you are unable to attend in 2018. Questions? Ask Brandi Schoel at [email protected] or Lisa Patterson at [email protected].
Shield and Bulletin Deadline Change The deadline for The Shield and bulletin announcements for next week’s publication cycle is changed to 11pm on Monday, September 11.
