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This Sunday we will be led in worship by 37 of our teenage youth. Youth Sunday is always a special time for our church; for the youth who lead us in worship and for the congregation to be led by teenagers who dedicate much of their time and lives to the life of the church at St. Andrew and in the community beyond. When we prepare for Youth Sunday, the youth help pick music and a theme or topic for the Sunday. We build the service together through their choices and experiences.
There is no doubt in my mind that being a teenager is harder today than ever before. These young teenagers are spread thin, pressured by academic rigors, expectations of life decisions at a young age and everything in their world is connected to social media, the good and the bad. The world they are living in is a difficult one, with many demands, but our youth show up week in and week out to come to Sunday school, worship and Super Wednesday. They bring so much joy, life, energy, questions and deep thought to my life each week and to each other's lives. We have a deeply dedicated, compassionate and loving group of teenagers in our church family.
I am so excited for the youth to be able to share in worship with you this Sunday. They have worked very hard, in spite of some scheduling difficulties this year. They are ready to share their gifts of music, liturgy and drama as they lead us all in worshiping our Lord. Come worship with us this Sunday and be reminded how special you are to be created by our Wonderful Maker!
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The Children's Place Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, February 22
As many of you are aware, the Children's Place is a nonprofit preschool here at St. Andrew. Our school serves approximately 100 children (ages 1-6 years) in our loving, Christian, child-centered enrichment program. In addition to keeping costs low for our families, we have a long history of providing scholarships to families who demonstrate financial need. Since we are a nonprofit organization, we face a special challenge to replace and upgrade equipment and materials and make up for any deficits in our annual operating budget. Our annual silent auction, held in conjunction with a dinner, is the primary fundraiser that supports this effort. We appreciate any monetary donation/sponsorship, a product, service or gift certificate for the upcoming fundraiser. If you are able to donate to our organization, please contact Sara Armstrong at 940-453-7046, or the school director, Brenna Newman, at 940-367-7716. Mark your calendars and plan on attending the dinner and auction as well! February 22 at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall.
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Youth Sunday
Sunday, Feburary 25
Join us as the Youth Group leads us in worship Sunday morning, February 25 at 10:30am. Youth will lead us in special music, songs, liturgy and a special sermon drama. Come join this wonderful Sunday where our teenagers get to share their leadership and gifts with the congregation!
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Two New Super Wednesday Classes Begin
Wednesday, February 28
Science
February 28-March 7, Fellowship Hall
Steve Danbom
Wednesday, February 28 - Science of Fracking -- Discussion of hydraulic fracturing (aka frac'ing or fracking) with one slide set and a two-page handout for all; visitors outside the church are welcome.
Wednesday, March 7 - Seismic Exploration -- Seismic exploration both onshore and offshore; examples of seismic sources and other sometimes controversial equipment (e.g.
whales and air guns in the water with my trip to Offshore Spain, 2013 used to show this and a discussion of the Conoco patented land seismic source Vibroseis) using two slide sets and a movie within the second set.
Lenten Prayer Class
February 28-March 28,
Chancel Area of Sanctuary (February 28-March 28)
Bekah Barnett and Lisa Patterson
Do you desire to pray with greater frequency, creativity, and with a deepening sense of connection between you and God? Come and join a group who seeks to grow in deeper relationship to God and, in the process, with one another. Bekah and Lisa do not have a magic formula for prayer, but we will learn and practice ancient disciplines as well as explore contemporary ones in order to encourage our Lenten practice of walking the path of discipleship guided by Jesus and following in his way. Questions? Contact Bekah Barnett,
michaelandbekah@yahoo.com or Lisa Patterson,
lisa@saint-andrew.com.
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The Denton Christian Preschool Supply Drive
It's time to shop!! There are only 2 weeks left in our Denton Christian Preschool supply drive. We have already collected hand soap, construction paper, paper towels, toilet paper, sandwich bags and more. Thank you! Items still needed are crayons, dry erase markers, glue sticks, finger paints, construction paper, easel and finger paint paper, watercolors, paper plates, toilet paper, paper towels, lunch bags, children's toothpaste, safety pins, liquid hand soap, AA batteries, and 9V batteries. Please leave materials in the box by the stairs next to fellowship hall. Thank you for supporting the 40 children at the Denton Christian Preschool.
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Easter Music and Flowers
The Worship and Music Committee invites you to give to the St. Andrew Easter Music and Flower fund. This Easter, let's fill the sanctuary with beautiful lillies and festive Easter music. You are invited to honor or remember family and friends through your donations to this campaign. Forms for you to fill out and a folder for your donation are available in the church office.
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An Update from Laurie LaMonica
Dear St. Andrew,
I've been working closely with the senior citizens and children of chinook. Apparently Lacy and I (she's the other YAV) have done such an amazing job we got asked to go down with the Alliance church(from chinook) to go to Mexico with them for a week and help spread the word.
I'm currently in the first phase of continuing a second year with the YAV program ( setting up interviews). Y'all have made it possible to help me find my passion and in doing so after I complete a second year I will be applying to Austin seminary to become a youth director in the Presbytery.
I'd like to reiterate that none of this would have been remotely possible with out every single one of you. I've been so blessed to have this amazing support system not only personally but also with my faith. In going to these other churches I've realized that our church community is seriously on a whole nether level. We aren't just a community we are a family. I really can't thank you enough!
I'll be sending another update when I find out a bit more from the program. I do have a blog if y'all would like to just hear what I've been up to it's
laurieinmontana.wordpress.com
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- Blessings to all-
Laurie LaMonica
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St. Andrew Connect
Communicate with Your Committee Online
Is your Session or Diaconate committee using St. Andrew Connect? As we start the new year, the church office is corresponding with moderators to make sure that the Committees that you serve use St. Andrew Connect. Why? St. Andrew Connect offers groups the ability to streamline communication and offer storage for documents your entire committee needs!
There are two places to look for information from your committee. When you login to St. Andrew Connect, you will see your "News Feed." This area aggregates all the items being posted to your Committees' group pages. You can also see committee-specific posts by navigating to the Committee page under the "Groups" link in St. Andrew Connect and then choosing your group.
Need to post a file for your entire Committee to see? Simply navigate to your Committee page, click the icon that looks like a pencil on paper and attach your files to a new post.
Want to know more about St. Andrew Connect? Do you need an invite? Contact Lou Korom in the church office at
lou@saint-andrew.com.
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Give a Meal a Month
January, 2018
In January, the congregation and Circle #1 donated $85.00 and 34 pounds of food. Thank you to everyone who made a food or monetary contribution! In just one month, we have provided The Denton Community Food Center with enough money and food to feed 38 people for a week.
Food Fact #1: About 50% of college students are food insecure.
Food Fact #2: Each year, Americans throw away 50 million tons of food.
Food Fact #3: The amount of food wasted per person has doubled in the last 40 years.
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February Give-a-Meal
Spaghetti and Canned Sauce, Canned Green Beans, Canned Fruit
Optional: Coffee, Cereal, Dry Milk
Please return your non-perishable donations for the Denton Community Food Center to the collection bin by the Coke machine near Fellowship Hall. Thank You!
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Sunday, February 25
9:15am Presbyterian 101
9:30am Sunday School
10:30am Youth Sunday Worship Service
Calendar
Funeral Service for Peggy Davis
Monday, February 26
1pm, Sanctuary
Tuesday Afternoon Women's Bible Study
Tuesday, February 27
1:30pm, Room 206/208
Women's Lenten Book Study
Wednesday, February 28
12pm, Room 206/208
Super Wednesday
Wednesday, February 28
5:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Session Meeting
Wednesday, February 28
7:45pm, Room 206/208
Men's Study Group
Thursday, March 1
8am, Upper Park Cafe,
222 W. Hickory St.
Women's Retreat Leaves for Prothro Center at Lake Texoma
Friday, March 2
5pm, St. Andrew Parking Lot
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