February 12, 2026

Pastor's Column

Confession time - I confess that when the incoming ice storm forced us to record the January 25 worship service on the Friday before, it was kind of fun.  It brought back memories of those early months of Covid when a small group of worship leaders gathered on Thursday mornings (maybe Fridays) to record the service.  We each had our space in which we had to stand and different microphones we had to use to avoid sharing our germs.  I also was reminded how the musicians, AV people, and ministers bonded together over that shared experience.  

A week later, however, when we had to worship on livestream only on a Sunday morning, I had a different response. it reminded me of the negatives we experienced during Covid worship – no choir providing anthems and supporting our worship music; preaching to an empty sanctuary with no one waving from the balcony and no one to greet in-person; no energy coming from the people gathered in the pews; and no young disciples with their inquisitive minds and willingness to explore scripture (or doing whatever else the leader has in mind that day!).  

In some respects, the liturgy is the liturgy. But, how the gathered congregation engages the liturgy and is engaged by the liturgy (not to mention engaging each other), makes worshipping in-person such a powerful experience.  I am very grateful that technology allows us to worship even when the weather does not allow us to gather together; I am very grateful that technology allows people who are unable to be in-person on any given Sunday to still join in worship. I am also very grateful for the chance most weeks to gather with the congregation in our sanctuary to worship God live, where we can feel the energy of the gathered congregation, experience the mistakes that come with live worship, and live into the possibility that something might happen that I would want to be there to see or hear!  However you join us for worship, I hope you get that sense of excitement of being part of something more than yourself, of sharing the worship experience with others; and finding God in our midst.



Yours in Christ,

Richard Culp

February 15, 2026

Transfiguration Sunday

Matthew 17: 1-9

“We Can’t Stay on the Mountain”

February 22, 2026

First Sunday of Lent

Matthew 4: 1-11

“Modeling the Actions"

We begin our Lenten preaching series based on the hymn

“Take, O Take Me As I Am"

March 1, 2026

Second Sunday in Lent

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

“Take"

Genesis 2: 1-4a

March 8, 2026

Third Sunday of Lent

John 4:5-42

Sunday Schedule

Sunday, February 15

Sunday School

Nursery

9:00am-Noon

Room 102

Preschool

9:30am-10:30am

Room 100

Children’s Sunday School

K-5th Grade

9:30am-10:30am

Media Room

Middle School and High School

9:30am-10:30am

The Den

Classes for Adults

Presbyterian 101

Richard Culp

Parlor, 9:15am

Coffee and Covenant

Karen Jones and Alison Plunkett McStravick

Library, 9:30am

Imago Dei

Amy and Chris Fair

Room 205, 9:30am

Pastors’ Class

Committee Moderators Will Lead

Room 206/208, 9:30am

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:00am

Chancel

Worship Service

Sanctuary, 10:45am

Streaming on standrewdenton.com!

Aging with a Plan Series

Sundays, February 15, 22, & March 1

Noon - 1:30 p.m., Room 206/208

Lunch at Super Wednesday Prices 

If you want to learn more about common aging issues, have questions, and want to create a plan for your future, join us for this three-part Lunch and Learn series from noon to 1:30pm on February 15, 22, & March 1.

On February 15, we will learn about residence and care options available in our community, what they cost and possible ways to pay those costs (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, long-term care insurance). Next week, February 22, we will cover all the legal documents -- Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Wills/Trusts -- as well as the powers and duties of an agent under a Power of Attorney. Our final week, March 1, we will discuss those difficult end-of-life care choices family members often must make and we'll also talk about funeral options (ranging from traditional to becoming part of a tree). 

These legal questions are important for people of all ages! The series will be led by our own DeLila Bergan, a retired elder law attorney and a practicing bioethicist/mediator who works with families who are dealing with aging concerns. Bring your questions! For more info, contact DeLila Bergan at dtbergan@verizon.net. No aging experience required to attend! Sign up for lunch in Realm.

February 15: Pizza and salad

February 22: Sub Sandwiches

March 1: Hamburgers

Super Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18

Dinner at 5:30pm

Menu: Italian Sausage Spaghetti, Garlic Bread and Salad

Activities for Adults

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

6:15pm, Sanctuary

Chancel Choir Practice

Adult Choir Room

7:30pm

Women’s Lenten Book Study to begin on Ash Wednesday at Noon

Classes will continue on 
February 25 , March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1

Led by Lisa Patterson

Book discussion on Always a Guest, by Barbara Brown Taylor

You are invited to join the group for any number of class sessions, depending on your schedule. We will complete the book begun during the Advent class sessions. This is an ecumenical group of women who read, discuss, think, and respond theologically from our personal experiences, as we share our lives together. If you would like to be on the email list for updates, please let LIsa Patterson know at lisa@standrewdenton.com. 

Supply Drive for Denton Christian Preschool

We are beginning to gather supplies needed for the students at the Denton Christian Pre-school. These items will be collected in February through the end of March and include the following: glue bottles, Play Doh, 9X7 composition books, washable markers, dry erase markers, red or green pocket folders, watercolors, crayons, toilet paper, white construction paper, AA batteries, 9 Volt batteries.

You may either donate supplies or give financial donations for supplies. Your financial donations can be made via Realm by visiting the GIVE page and choosing “Denton Christian Preschool” from the fund down menu.

These items may be placed in the marked bin in Fellowship Hall or in the Narthex designated bin.  If you have questions, please contact Jim White at: acewalton1965@gmail.com.  Thank you for your generosity. 

The Children's Place Summer Registration Is Open

Dear Past TCP Parents,

Summer@TCP 2026 registration is now open! We hope you will consider enrolling your children ages 2 - exiting kindergarten. 7 weeks will be offered through June and July. We have made some changes to enrollment and attendance for this year. Please see the info. sheets and registration information attached to this email for more information. Classes may fill quickly so don’t delay! Any open spots will be made available to the public on February 1st. 

Let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to another fantastic summer at The Children’s Place!

Peace,

Kirsten

From the Youth Director

Thank you so much to everyone who supported youth mission through the baked goods auction. We had 27 items baked and donated by members of the congregation, and all were beautiful and looked absolutely delicious. Thank you to all the bakers for their gifts of time and talent. Our total raised is $2,272! I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the congregation of St. Andrew for their generosity and support of our middle and high school youth and youth mission opportunities.

St. Andrew Habitat for Humanity Build

St. Andrew is helping to fund and build a Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build in 2026. We need your help! Tentative dates for building activities are posted below and there is something for everyone to participate. We usually need 2 to 3, volunteers each week. Presented below is the first round of opportunities, others will come later in the semester. We will likely work from 8:00am-2:00pm with lunch provided. 

Sign up for the OSB date via this link: General Volunteers: February 14 – Install OSB | Interfaith Build St. Andrew Presbyterian Sign Up; currently there is one spot for Framing on 2/7. Please email or text Scott Campbell if you can help: untcampbell@gmail.com or 214.683.8956. Thanks to the Missions Committee for getting this started and to all at St Andrew for your support.

Framing 2/7

OSB 2/14

Exterior Paint March TBD

Interior Paint April TBD

Landscaping April TBD

Framing day, also known as walls up, is a fun experience! OSB are the 4x8 sheets of wood that are put on the interior and exterior walls. Painting, inside and out, and landscaping in the Spring are truly universal helping opportunities. 

Ed Moorehead Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that a scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors has been established in memory of Ed Moorehead by his wife, Mary. Those of you who knew Ed will undoubtedly remember him as a mentor who inspired countless young people through his genuine interest and involvement in their lives. We are grateful for Mary’s generosity in establishing this meaningful endowment as a lasting legacy and fitting tribute to Ed’s life of service to others.

St. Andrew’s seniors are encouraged to apply for this renewable scholarship, which will be available for the first time this spring. Students who wish to be considered will need to complete an application, write an essay, and provide two adult references – one from St. Andrew and one from their high school. More than one student may be eligible to receive this scholarship in any given year. Apply using the application below. Please send completed applications to Darhyl Ramsey, d.ramsey2@verizon.net.

Chancel Flower Roster Update!

There are still a number of opportunities still open in 2026 to give chancel flowers. To sign up, use the roster outside the church office. Our new chancel flower coordinator, David McCullar, will coordinate with you regarding any questions you may have and the language that will be used in the bulletin. Questions? Contact David, macs50@verizon.net.

Giving statements on Realm

Giving statement have been mailed, but if you would like to print your own giving statement from Realm, you can still do so.  Click on the "Giving" link on the left side of the page. Then, click the button located between the "Scheduled" and printer buttons in the main part of the page. Choose "Last Year" from the "Gift Date Range" dropdown menu. Then, click the "Filter" button. You will be able to see your giving from the past year here. To print the giving statement, simply click the printer button and continue with the prompts.

Home Communion Teams Needed

The Home Communion Committee of the Diaconate is looking for teams of two to serve homebound communion beginning Sunday, January 11. We will be serving shut-ins, members in the hospital or rehabilitation centers. If interested or if you need additional information, please contact Linda Heilig, at l.heilig@verizon.net or 940-390-7918.

Items Needed for Our Daily Bread

The diaconate is collecting items for Our Daily Bread. Items may be donated in the box in the Narthex. Current needs are: travel size shampoo, travel size body wash, ethnic hair care products, women's new underwear (sizes S, M, L), men's new underwear (all sizes), sports bras (all sizes), food safe rubber gloves, napkins.

Give-a-Meal - $2.29

$2.29 Feeds One Person in Need for a Week

St. Andrew donated $537.90 to the Give-a-Meal-a-Month program in January which fed about 235 people for a week. Thank you for supporting the needs of those who are experiencing food insecurity during this time. Donations can be made by mail or online. Please write Give-a-Meal on your envelope or check when giving by mail. To give online, visit standrewdenton.com/give and be sure to choose Give-a-Meal from the fund options to the right of your monetary donation.

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