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During worship Sunday, we will be invited to make commitments in different ways. Each in-person worshipper (or those who gather at Denton Village) will be given a white tag with their bulletin. After the sermon, we will have time to reflect on how we might finish the statement “I will connect with God by…”and then write it on the tag (if you are worshipping on-line, we invite you to send an email with what you would like written on a tag, and we will make a tag for you). The tags will be put into the offering plate and later tied onto the giving mosaic we have been weaving throughout the fall. We also will be invited to put our pledge cards for 2027 in the offering plate (if you are someone who puts your own pledge into Realm, you do not need to put a pledge card in the offering plate!). Your tag and your pledge are concrete expressions of how you dedicate your life to connecting with God.
We also will be reminded of our connectedness and commitment as as we stand with a person being baptized and welcome new members into our midst. Our stewardship campaign has highlighted how we are “woven together through giving." Our worship Sunday reveals how we live that out on a daily basis. I hope you will be there to share in those connections!
Yours in Christ,
Richard
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November 15, 2026
Dedication of Pledges
“Woven together through Giving:
Woven for Connection”
I Corinthians 16: 1-4
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November 22, 2026
Christ the King Sunday
Matthew 25:31-45
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November 29, 2026
First Sunday in Advent
“Falling Stars”
Mark 13: 24-37
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December 6, 2026
Second Sunday of Advent
Lessons and Carols
“Not Quite the Star”
| | During Advent, our lectionary-based preaching series will explore Advent themes through stars and light as we look for God’s light that shines in the darkness of the world. | | We are woven together through giving of time, talent, and resources at St. Andrew. Here are some of our threads (seen near and far!) that make the full picture! | | |
Sunday Schedule
Sunday, November 15
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Nursery
9:00am-Noon
Room 102
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Westminster Youth Ensemble
9:00am
Children's Choir Room
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Sunday School for K-5th Grades
Meet in the Media Room, 9:30am
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Middle School and High School
The Den, 9:30am
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Coffee and Covenant
Karen Jones and Alison McStravick
Library, 9:30am
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Pastors' Class
Richard Culp, Lisa Patterson, Chrissy Stevens, and Darhyl Ramsey
Room 206/208, 9:30am
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary, 10:00am
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Super Wednesday
Wednesday, November 18
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Dinner at 5:30pm
Menu: Loaded Baked Potato with pulled pork or ham, salad and a roll
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Nursery for infants & preschoolers,
Room 102, 5:30pm-7:30pm
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Noel Choir, grades K-2nd, Children’s Choir Room,
Kirsten Trachsel, 6:00pm
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Covenant Choir, grades 3rd-5th, Children’s Choir Room,
Kirsten Trachsel, 6:20pm
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Activities for Youth
Middle School and High School
Rec Center and The Den @ 6:00pm-7:30pm
High School Only
The Den @ 7:30pm-8:30pm
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Rescue Stories from Vietnam
Norm Leggett, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's Norm Leggett will recount his time as a Captain in the Air Force rescuing pilots downed during combat in Vietnam. Throughout his 8 months, Norm met a number of different people with whom he made great relationships. Beyond those relationships, Norm had a number of great experiences during this time in his military service--stories that you haven't heard, and will surprise you with their positivity.
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The Wave
Room 205
Terah Hatter, Wade Hatter,
Chrissy Stevens
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Super Wednesday
Women’s Group
Pondering Presbyterian Podcasts
Library
Amy Cole and Amy Fair
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Bell Choir
Children's Choir Room
7:00pm
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Chancel Choir Practice
Adult Choir Room
7:30pm
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Parents' Night Out
Saturday, November 14
Parents’ Night Out 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 to 8:30pm for infants-5yrs old in the Nursery. In the Rec Center, Kindergarten-elementary age will meet 4:00pm to 8:30pm, with pick-up from the Nursery. Registration is required on Realm or email Karen Raabe at karen@standrewdenton.com.
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Presbyterian Women Night Circle
Tuesday, November 17
All women are invited to the PW Night Circle meeting on Tuesday, November 17, at 6:30pm in Room 206/208. Our Bible study for November is Lesson #3, Freedom in Christ, 1 Corinthians 5-6 in the study guide. The mini-mission project will be to bring food for the St. Andrew Little Pantry. Childcare is provided.
Come join us and bring a friend! See you on November 17!
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, November 21
9:00am-3:00pm, Rec Center
Sign up online at redcrossblood.org.
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Advent Music and Flowers
You are invited to be a part of the Advent and Christmas season through making a donation in honor or memory of someone important in your life. All donations will be used to purchase poinsettias for the sanctuary and to help sup-port the music ministry of St. Andrew. Donations may be dropped off in the church office or online in Realm. Use the link below for Realm. Please remember to include "in memory of" or "in honor of" along with the names that you'll be including in the bulletin in the memo line on Realm. Questions? Contact Lou Korom at lou@standrewdenton.com.
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Treehouse Thanksgiving Donations
Donations Due Sunday, November 15
The Treehouse Advisory Committee is once again asking for the congregation’s help with providing our Treehouse families assistance with their Thanksgiving meals. The generosity of the St. Andrew congregation has helped us provide much needed gift cards to Treehouse families for many years. With the increased cost of groceries, your donations will be appreciated more than ever. Please find our display in the narthex. Donations can be made in the basket beside the display, on Realm by selecting “Treehouse Thanksgiving”, or through the church office.
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After Worship Fellowship
After worship in the narthex there is food and conversation. Volunteers bring the food each week. Would you like to contribute? We would love to have you! Contact Lisa Dorr (DORRLL@yahoo.com) to be added to the signup genius reminders. It really helps to know how much food is being donated each week. Thank you!
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2026 Stock the Diaper Depot
St. Andrew Diaper Drive
Results
Thank you to everyone who has donated money and diapers to our St. Andrew Diaper Drive in September and October. We have donated 54 boxes and 8 packages of diapers, 25 packages of wipes, and $555.00. The 5,903 diapers and 25 packages of wipes have already been delivered to Interfaith so that they can help the households that need them.
Since SNAP and WIC do not cover the cost of diapers, 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, healthy, and dry.
Thank you to all that helped our local children have a safe and happy life.
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Give the Gift of a Ride
Imagine getting to a job interview, a doctor’s appointment, or the grocery store without a car. For many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, a bicycle is how they get there.
For years, St. Andrew has given bicycles at the Our Daily Bread Annual Christmas Party. This year, the diaconate hopes to give 10-12 new bikes, and we need your help. (We've already received 4)
Three ways to give:
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Donate a bike: New men’s or women’s 26” or 27” bicycles. Call Marc Brown at (940) 597-4991 to arrange pickup.
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Give online: Visit standrewdenton.com/give and choose “Our Daily Bread Bicycles” from the drop-down menu.
- Give by envelope: Write “ODB Bicycles” on a pew envelope.
One bike gives someone a way to reach work, appointments, and a fresh start. Thank you for helping us get 8 neighbors rolling this Christmas.
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Emergency Relief Fund - October Report
In October, the Mission Committee received and approved one Emergency Relief Fund application. The total number of approved Emergency Relief Fund applications for 2026 is 15. Also, $4,125 in Emergency Relief Fund contributions were graciously received in October. For an Emergency Relief Fund application information, simply visit the St. Andrew website, standrewdenton.com, under the Members section.
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Give-a-Meal-a-Month
$3.00 Feeds One Person in Need for a Day
St. Andrew donated $430.00 to the Give-a-Meal-a-Month program in October which fed about 143 people for a day. Because of our donation, the Denton Community Food Center will be able to provide fresh, nutritious choices to numerous local families facing hunger insecurity. 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. Thank you!
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Church Directory Information
We maintain an active, up-to-date church directory on Realm, accessible via web browser or mobile app. Please keep your profile and photos current whenever your contact information changes!
Quick Guide to Updating Your Profile:
- Open the Realm app and sign in.
- Tap the menu icon (...) in the bottom right corner.
- Tap your photo in the top right corner and select "My Profile."
- Tap the pencil icon next to any item to edit, then tap "Save" in the top left corner when finished.
Privacy & Controls: Only our church community has access to this directory—none of your information is available to the general public. You retain full control over what church members can view in your profile.
Printed copies are available for a small fee.
Need help? Contact Margaret Olander at 601-940-3725 or matolander@gmail.com. For more hands-on assistance, we'll be providing "help stations" at a future date.
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300 W Oak St | Denton, TX 76201
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