 | | I hope you are planning on joining the Session for lunch immediately following worship this Sunday (November 1) in the Fellowship Hall or for dessert next Thursday (November 5) at 6:30pm in Rooms 206-208. You do not need to bring anything (a sack lunch will be provided on Sunday - see link below to let us know your lunch order - and dessert on Thursday) except your love for St. Andrew, your commitment to minister in Christ’s name, and your hopes and dreams for what is next in the life of St. Andrew. The Session will have a presentation to update the congregation on where we are, so to speak, and a preview of where we might be headed. If you are unable to attend either gathering in person, join us on Zoom Thursday night (we hope to record that meeting and make it available). Covid interrupted the trajectory of most churches, but now we are beyond our initial response to that demanding time. We do not, of course, know what other unexpected event might happen next that will demand a change in how we live into our calling as the body of Christ in this particular place, but now is the time to determine the trajectory for the next chapter of St. Andrew's life in ministry. I hope you will be part of the conversations we have about where God might be leading St. Andrew.
Yours in Christ,
Richard
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Visioning Meeting
Thursday, November 5
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Meeting ID: 840 2317 7277
Passcode: 794701
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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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November 22, 2026
Christ the King Sunday
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Sunday Schedule
Sunday, November 1
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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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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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Super Wednesday
Sunday, November 4
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Dinner at 5:30pm
Menu: Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and 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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Why Should We Care About Black Holes?
Dr. Ohad Shemmer, University of North Texas
Black holes are fascinating objects. They stretch our thinking and pose observational challenges to astronomers. This course will place black holes in perspective and highlight their roles in the bigger picture of our Universe.Ohad Shemmer, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physics at UNT. He attended Tel Aviv University in Israel where he completed his Doctorate degree. His areas of research interest include astronomy. black hole mass, accretion rate, and metal abundances in active galactic nuclei.
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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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Advent Women’s Book Study
Wednesdays at Noon
November 4, 11, and 18.
Book discussion on Kate Bowler’s new book, Joyful Anyway.
Book cost is $17.
Questions? Contact Lisa Patterson at lisa@standrewdenton.com
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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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Family Movie Night Benefiting the Children's Place
Wednesday, November 4
5:00pm-8:00pm, Denton County Brewing Company
The Tomato Pizza and East Side Denton will be providing a percentage of food and drink sales on Wednesday, November 4, to the Children's Place Denton. Bring the whole family. Toy Story 5 will be playing on the big screen in back! There will be time after Super Wednesday to drop in and support The Children’s Place!
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Treehouse Thanksgiving Donations
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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Thank You!
A big thank you to all who participated in the Denton Christian Preschool Supply Drive.
The Diaconate delivered multiple boxes of donated supplies to the school throughout these past few weeks. In addition, some of you made financial contributions, totaling over $900.00 for the purchase of additional supplies.
The Diaconate and the Denton Christian Preschool thank you for your generosity.
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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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300 W Oak St | Denton, TX 76201
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