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Hopefully you have already seen information about the Chili Cook Off happening on Sunday, November 4. The Chili Cook Off is one of three fundraisers held by the youth group throughout the year. But why, you may be wondering, does the youth group need to raise funds??? These fundraisers--the Chili Cook Off, the spring Garage Sale, and the BBQ and baked goods auction in May--assist our youth in covering the costs of the trip opportunities available to them throughout the year. These opportunities include:
- Senior High Youth Connection (SHYC)-Held each year during a weekend in late January/early February, SHYC is an opportunity for high school students to gather with other youth from Grace Presbytery at Austin College in Sherman for music, worship, and other small group activities. This event is planned in part by the Austin ACtivators, whom we met recently at Fall Festival of Faith.
- Synod Youth Workshop (SYW)-A week-long gathering of youth from across the Synod of the Sun, SYW is held for a week each summer at the University of Tulsa. Youth participate in small and large group activities, as well as worship and service projects. Those who have attended in the past say there is nothing else like it, and that it is a meaningful experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.
- Annual mission trips-Each summer, St. Andrew youth gather with youth from other Grace Presbytery churches and travel to various locations to participate in a week of intense, focused mission work. Recent trips have included the Gulf Coast area for Hurricane Harvey relief work, Denver, CO, to work with various inner city mission opportunities, and Central Texas to help rebuild after intense flooding in that area.
Please plan to join us this Sunday, November 4, for the Chili Cook Off fundraiser! Enter your best chili and you could win not only the coveted Golden Ladle, but also bragging rights for the next year! Enjoy a yummy chili lunch in Fellowship Hall after church! Experience food, fun, and fellowship, and make a donation to support our youth and these travel opportunities.
In God's grace,
Stephanie
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Presbyterian Women
The last Business Meeting of the year for Presbyterian Women is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018. All women of the church are invited to attend this 9:30am meeting in the Parlor. Contact Vickie Armstrong with questions or for information at (972) 977-1045 or at bossarmst@aol.com.
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Women's Book Study
Wednesday, November 7 & 14
Noon, Room 207/209
Join this lively group for conversation and discussion on the relation of faith to human flourishing and how traditional Christian practices can help us realize our fullest human potential in the light of God's unconditional love for all persons.
Book cost: $10. Being Human: Bodies, Minds, Persons, by Rowan Williams. Questions? Contact Lisa Patterson at lisa@saint-andrew.com.
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Parents' Night Out
Saturday, November 10
Parents' Night Out (PNO) is a program for the young families of St. Andrew. The evening runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm for infants-3 yr. olds in the Nursery. In the Rec. Center, 4 yr. olds-elementary age will meet from 4:00pm-9:00pm. We ask parents to make reservations no later than Thursday, the week of PNO. Please email Ms. Sue at: toddlerqueen2@gmail.com, or call at 940-300-9262, for reservations. Remaining fall dates: Nov. 10, Dec. 8.
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Save the Date!
Hearts for Homes Work Day
Saturday, November 10
Our next hands-on mission with Hearts for Homes will be Saturday, November 10. Contact Bob Stewart at heybobstewart@gmail.com if you want more information or if you want to sign up.
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Free Flu Shot Clinic
Sunday, November 11
Texas Health Presbyterian will be offering free flu shots from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Bride's Room (located inside the front entrance). Shots are available for others whom you know may need this service. High dose shots for seniors will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Ray Speir at (940) 497-3551.
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Congregational Meeting
November 11, 2018
10:20am, Sanctuary
There is a called congregational meeting on November 11, 2018 at 10:20am in the Sanctuary (just prior to worship) for the purpose of electing officers. The Officer Nominating Committee will present the following people for election: for a three-year term as Deacon: Jim White, Vicki Armstrong, Berniece Condry, Kit McRae, Jim McIntyre, Reca Oliver, and Trish Highland; for a two-year term, Leslie Culp; for a three-year term as Ruling Elder: Finley Graves; Natalie Garcia; Michael Ball; Jake Blosser, and Steve Danbom.
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Welcome New Members!
 Andrea and Ted Godwin-Stremler are ordained ministers who have decided to make St. Andrew their church home, although they cannot join by virtue of their ordination.
Not pictured: Joanne and Keith Werner; Margaret Strowe (husband Jeff and daughter Lowery).
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Angel Tree for Goodland Academy
The Goodland Academy Angel Tree will be in the Narthex beginning November 4. We're starting early this year to accommodate the online shoppers among you. Please choose your angel and affix it to your gift before you return it - by December 2. The Treehouse Angel tree will be in the Narthex starting on November 25.
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Presbyterian Women
Market for Mission
Market for Mission is only a few short weeks away. We need your jewelry (who doesn't love jewelry?!), sturdy baskets, wooden table décor, unusual gift items and candles are always in demand. Natural materials and wooden items sell well. Lovely handmade scarves, caps, mittens, baby blankets and other infant items are big sellers. Think upscale, yummy, interesting, unique, intriguing, fun! Think new, unused, still in original packaging. Think gift-giving-for yourself or someone else. Please place your items in the collection boxes on the table in the Narthex. Let's make this another great Market for Mission! Have questions? Call Irma Waring, Linda Heilig, or Pat Edell.
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November Give-a-Meal - $2.29
A monetary donation of $2.29 feeds a person in need for a week. Donations can be made in your weekly offering, online, or in the church office. Please write Give-a-Meal-a-Month on the envelope or check. If you would prefer to purchase food, suggested items are:
Small Canned Ham, Canned Peas, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Canned Fruit
Optional: Baby Food, Sugar, Flour
Please return your non-perishable donations for the Denton Community Food Center to the collection bin in the hallway near Fellowship Hall. Thank You!
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Sunday, Nov. 1
9:30am, Sunday School
9:30am, Chancel Choir, Chancel
10:30am, Worship Service
11:30am, Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
11:45am, Youth Chili Cook Off
Scripture Reading:
Genesis 27: 1-17 and
I Corinthians 11: 17-34
Sermon Title:
Coming to the Table
Stephen Ministry
Monday, November 5
6pm, Narthex
Theology on Tap
Monday, November 5
6pm, Denton County Brewing Company, 200 E. McKinney
Women's Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
Tuesday, November 6
1:30pm, Room 206
Men's Breakfast and Book Study
Wednesday, November 7
8am, The Egg & I,
1800 S. Loop 288
Women's Book Study
Wednesday, November 7
12pm, Room 206/208
Super Wednesday
Wednesday, November 7
5:30pm, Meal
6:30pm, Adult Classes
Hearts for Homes Work Day
Saturday, November 10
Memorial for Geri Sams
Saturday, November 10
2pm, Sanctuary
Parents' Night Out
Saturday, November 10
4pm-9pm, Rec Center
Deadlines
11/8 Shield and 11/11 Bulletin Announcements:
11pm, November 6
Email your 3-4 sentence announcement to Lou Korom, lou@saint-andrew.com.
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Amy Brundeen
Sarah and Jamie Adams (son Walter) 
Aaron Layman and Jackie DeMontmollin (sons Aidan and Yubin) 
Anne and Alex Lindberg 
Tatum Specht 
Gail Crump 
Ray Jordan (wife BL Jordan is an ordained Presbyterian minister member of Grace Presbytery) 
Nelson Muna (wife Tanesha and daughter Erin) 
Earlayne and Joel Martin 
Sandy Speigel
