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I am looking forward to being in conversation with Ted Foote at this week-end’s Fall Festival of Faith events. If you have read Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical World, you already know that Ted’s reflections will be steeped in the Reformed theological tradition and full of real-life stories from his time (and his co-author Alex’ time) serving local Presbyterian congregations. I have enjoyed studying their book in preparation for the class I taught last night at Super Wednesday.
As you read through the different topics, do not miss this significant point – the Reformed, Presbyterian theological perspective offers a particular view of God that the world today needs to hear. Too many people have been hurt by a church’s insistence that the church's viewpoint was the only valid one and everyone else was wrong (at best) or going to hell (at worst). Too many people have been told about the vengeful God whose anger somehow ought to lead people to believe. Too many people have been told that God only loves you if you are a particular type of person, so you better conform to the rules the church has for you. Too many people have seen the proclamation of the gospel tied more to earthly power than heavenly grace. Into this world, the Reformed, Presbyterian theological perspective humbly insists that God’s grace is a gift for all and when Jesus said he came to “save the world,” (John 12:47) he actually meant the whole world, not just certain people's little part of the world. As you reflect on Ted’s comments, I hope you will recognize the God of grace who has claimed you in love, and realize just how urgently our world needs to hear the rich voices of the Reformed, Presbyterian tradition.
Yours in Christ,
Richard
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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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November 1, 2026
All Saints Day
Celebration of the Lord's Supper
“Living with the Vision”
Acts 11: 1-18
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November 8, 2026
Dedication of Pledges
“Woven Together through Giving:
Woven for Service "
Luke 10:25-37
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November 15, 2026
Dedication of Pledges
“Woven together through Giving:
Woven for Connection”
I Corinthians 16
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Join Us this Weekend!
Fall Festival of Faith - October 24-25, 2026
The Rev. Ted Foote will be with us this weekend to lead our annual Fall Festival of Faith. Saturday evening we’ll gather in Fellowship Hall 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!
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Sunday Schedule
Sunday, October 25
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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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Christian Education Parent Meeting
Room 207/209, 9:00am
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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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All Adult Classes!
Fall Festival of Faith
with Ted Foote
Fellowship Hall, 9:30am
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary, 10:00am
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Super Wednesday
Sunday, October 28
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Dinner at 5:30pm
Menu: Sausage and Odette's Beans, Rolls, 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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The Art of Georgia O’Keefe
Jane Scholz, Amon Carter Museum
Georgia O’Keefe made a path for herself as an artist with a unique style and as an independent woman long before feminism was a thing. Our presentation is based on the exhibition “Georgia O’Keefe and the Carter” at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. Jane Scholz is a retired journalist. She was a newspaper reporter, editor and publisher. For the last 25 years of her career she ran an international news service based in Washington, DC.
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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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Getting Ready for Fall Festival of Faith
October 21 @ 6:30pm, Room 206-208
Richard Culp
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Memorial Service for Joan Groom
Saturday, October 24
10:00am, Sanctuary
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Visioning Together
The Session invites you to attend a visioning session after worship on Sunday, November 1 immediately following worship (lunch will be provided) or Thursday, November 5, in room 206/208 at 6:30pm (dessert will be provided). The Thursday night session will also be Zoomed. Come and be part of this important conversation with the Session.
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Theology on Tap
Monday, October 26
6:30pm, Denton County Brewing Company
Theology On Tap will meet Monday, October 26th, 6:30 p.m., at Denton County Brewing Company (in the back room). Our Halloween topic is “Dry Bones!” We will be discussing the prevalence of skeletons in decorations around town and the depiction of skeletons in history and the bible. There will also be a skeleton trivia contest. We hope you will join us for some spooky fun!
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Presbyterian Women
Tuesday, October 27
6:30pm, Room 206/208
The PW Night Circle will meet on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30pm in Room 206/208. All women are welcome to attend. Childcare will be provided.
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Prime Time
Friday, November 6
Prime Time is an opportunity for adults over 50 to meet in an informal setting for fellowship and to meet others in the church. Next month we will meet at the Stacks Pancake House on Friday, November 6 at noon. It is located at 1020 Dallas Drive. Please join us and invite others. Kindly reply to Bob Halbach by October 30.
bobandbetsyhalbach@hotmail.com
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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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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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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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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 - September Report
In September, the Mission Committee received and approved no Emergency Relief Fund applications. The total number of approved Emergency Relief Fund applications for 2026 is 14. One Emergency Relief Fund contribution was graciously received in August and September. For an Emergency Relief Fund application information, 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 $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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