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As expected, we had a wonderful world communion service (be sure and thank our pastoral resident, Chrissy Stevens, for putting together the liturgy and arranging all the different elements of the service!) that highlighted the many different languages people in the congregation speak. For some of our worship leaders, the language they spoke was their first language; for others, the language was acquired through study or living abroad. Amazingly, we could have had several others languages shared with us because we have members and regular attendees from even more countries than we heard represented.
Two reflections from World Communion Sunday:
- Music often expresses best who we are as a congregation. The hymns reflected different cultures; Chrissy had a soloist sing a verse of each hymn in another language (French, German, and Spanish); the words of the hymns invited us to imagine how God is at work in the world; the Anthem and Offertory brought energy and spark to the worship. St. Andrew continues to be blessed by the quality and variety of musical gifts shared each week.
- The many languages shared in worship reveal the many amazing gifts found among the members at St. Andrew, but also remind us that we are a congregation that fits into mostly one demographic. World Communion Sunday shares our aspiration to be a community of faith that transcends cultures and languages. Wouldn’t it be amazing if each week in worship we heard different languages being spoken not as an example, but as the norm that reflected a multi-cultural community of faith of believers in Jesus Christ!
On a personal note, I am overwhelmed by the show of affection and the outpouring of kind comments shared in celebrating my ten years serving as pastor and head-of-staff at St. Andrew. My cup overflows with gratitude for your support of me, my work among you, and my family. I also want to reiterate that my ministry would not be possible without the terrific staff at St. Andrew. From the part-timers who offer their gifts as if this were their full-time job to office staff who work behind the scenes to make things happen to custodial staff who clean, set-up, and take down to program staff who share their wonderful talents with us to the pastoral staff who love the congregation we serve, I am indebted to all the work they do. We collaborate, plan, push and prod each other as we work to lead this congregation in hearing and responding to God’s call. We may not always get it right, but we always have the right people working to make things happen. Thanks be to God for all the St. Andrew staff.
Yours in Christ,
Richard
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St. Andrew Section Leaders
We are excited to have four wonderful section leaders in the St. Andrew Chancel Choir.
Our soprano, Emma Gulovsen, is from St. Charles, Missouri, having discovered her love for opera while earning two degrees from Missouri State University. Now, Emma is finishing her Masters in Vocal Performance at UNT.
We are glad to have Di Tiscareño return as our alto section leader this year! Di is a classical soprano originally from El Paso and holds a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance from UNT. Di returned to UNT this year, now as a Masters student in Vocal Performance.
Mason Clarkson is our tenor section leader, originally from Magnolia, Texas. Mason is a double major in Vocal Performance and Music Education, serves as the President of UNT's chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, and is a server at Outback Steakhouse.
Finally, we welcome Noah Wyckoff as our bass section leader. Noah is from Fort Worth and is currently earning his Bachelors in Music Education.
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October 11, 2026
"God Speaks"
Genesis 46: 1-4
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October 18, 2026
“Woven Together through Giving: Woven by Christ”
John 15: 1-15
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October 25, 2026
Fall Festival of Faith
"Bold Enough to Fail--for a Future Our Eyes Don't Yet See"
with Ted Foote
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Save the Date!
Fall Festival of Faith - October 24-25, 2026
The Rev. Ted Foote will lead our annual Fall Festival of Faith October 24-25 this year. We’ll gather in Fellowship Hall Saturday evening at 5:30pm to enjoy a meal catered by Babe’s. The meal will be followed by Ted’s reflections on “Being Disciples of Jesus in Trying Times.” A light breakfast Sunday morning will be served in Fellowship Hall and Ted will preach on “Bold Enough to Fail – For a Future Our Eyes Don’t See Yet” that morning during worship.
What’s for dinner Saturday evening? Your choice of chicken fried steak, fried chicken or chicken tenders, plus sides and dessert.
Help us with the headcount and register for the meal using the link below.
Thanks!
| Note: Ted’s book latest book, “Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America,” mentioned in the Fall Guide has arrived and is available for purchase in the narthex ($17.00). | | |
Sunday Schedule
Sunday, October 11
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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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Presbyterian 101 Breakfast
Richard Culp
Room 207/209, 9:15am
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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
Sunday, October 14
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Dinner at 5:30pm
Menu: Mexican Casserole, chips with salsa and queso, salad
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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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“Women of Denton County”
Peggy Capps
Fellowship Hall
Peggy Sue Wallace Capps was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but moved to Texas when she was seven. She graduated from Gainesville High School and North Texas State University (UNT). She taught public school music, children’s choirs and private piano lessons for several years. She married her late husband, Lee J Capps, in 1969, became the mother of Trey in 1976, and is the proud grandmother of Ro, born in 2014.
Peggy was licensed to sell real estate in 1974 and was an associate with Ebby Halliday, REALTORS, for more than 40 years, was a member of Ebby’s Diamond Circle and a Star Achiever for sales and customer service.
She is a graduate of Leadership Denton (Alumna of the Year, 1996), is a past chairman and member of the Community Support Council for the UNT College of Music (the first recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Service Award, 2026).
Peggy is a past chairman of the City of Denton Historic Landmark Commission and a long-time member of the Downtown Economic Development Board, a past chairman and 20-year member of the Denton County Historical Commission (1996 Chair of the Denton County Sesquicentennial Committee and recipient of the County’s Mildred and Taylor Hawk Award).
She served on the Board of the Greater Denton Arts Council (2002 CARA Community Arts Recognition Award recipient).
She is a past president of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs and Chairman of the Ariel Club Art Department. She served on the Denton Festival Foundation Board, has served on the Diaconate and sings in the Choir at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
Peggy is president of the Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity, and sings in the Denton Bach Choir and for numerous benefits in the area.
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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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Parents' Night Out
Saturday, October 10
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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Theology on Tap
Monday, October 12
Theology On Tap will meet Monday, October 12, 6:30pm, at Denton County Brewing Company (in the back room). Our topic is “Lord of the Conscience”. We will be discussing parts of the PC(USA)’s Social Witness Policy and why “Presbyterian” will never be a political party. We hope you will join us for the conversation!
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Denton Christian Preschool Supply Drive
Denton Christian Preschool has over 40 “at risk” 3- & 4-year-olds presently enrolled. The school is committed to developing the skills and meeting the needs of these students, allowing them to begin kindergarten at or above grade level.
The Diaconate is beginning to gather school supplies for these children as these tools will help them improve their learning experiences. These items will be collected in August through the end of September and include the following:
Glue bottles, Play Doh, 9 x 7 composition books, washable markers, dry erase markers, red or green pocket folders, watercolors, crayons, toilet paper, white construction paper, AA batteries, and 9 volt batteries.
You may either donate supplies or make a financial donation for the purchase of supplies. Your financial contribution can be made via Realm by visiting the Give Page and choosing “Denton Christian Preschool” from the fund down menu.
The donated items may be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex, beside the coffee urns.
If you have any questions, please contact Jim White at: acewalton1965@gmail.com.
Thank you for your generosity.
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2026 Stock the Diaper Depot
St. Andrew Diaper Drive
September Update
All through September and October, St. Andrew will be participating in a Diaper Drive for Interfaith Denton. Larger Children’s sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7, plus pullups sizes 3T/4T and 4T/5T are needed. Baby wipes and 12 diaper bags are also on their wish list. In 2025, Interfaith Denton helped over 300 households with over $7400 in diapers and wipes.
Diaper Fact #1: SNAP and WIC do not cover the cost of diapers.
Diaper Fact #2: Families can receive diapers once a month and wipes up to 6 times a year.
Diaper Fact #3: 1 in 2 U.S. families struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, healthy, and dry.
Donations can be placed in the basket marked Diaper Drive in the narthex, through Realm using the Give page and choosing Diaper Drive from the drop-down menu, making a donation in church using the pew envelopes and writing “Diaper Drive” on the envelope, and by ordering online using the QR code in the Shield next week. Thank you to all that help our local children have a safe and healthy life.
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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: women's and men's underwear, (all sizes). beard nets, food safe rubber gloves, hand soap and condiment containers.
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Emergency Relief Fund - August Report
In August, the Mission Committee received and approved 3 Emergency Relief Fund applications. The total number of approved Emergency Relief Fund applications for 2026 is 14. No Emergency Relief Fund requests were received in August. For an Emergency Relief Fund application or contribution information, visit the St. Andrew WWW site 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 $346 to the Give-a-Meal-a-Month program in September which fed about 115 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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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
300 W Oak St | Denton, TX 76201
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