St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost November 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m. Gathering around God’s Word Prelude Welcome and Announcements Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews. Ringing of the Bell Rylie Glasschroeder Introit Come with a Grateful Heart Lynn Shaw Bailey Covenant and Noel Choirs and Becki Slagle Mayo Jannee Hindman, director Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 78) Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. We are chewing on the morsel of a proverb; we are telling the old truths, Stories we heard from our fathers, Counsel we learned at our mother’s knee. We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation. Telling all about God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things God has done. Opening Prayer Lisa Paerson *Hymn 399 God Welcomes All (3x) THEMBA AMEN Prayer of Confession We confess, O God, our reticence to step forward in discipleship. We prefer holding back for fear of what others might think of us. We find ourselves sliding along the path of least resistance, even when it means moving away from you, O God. Forgive us our watered down faith that cannot stand up to the pressures and challenges we encounter and show us how to stand firm in our faith. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen (Silent confession). Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604 Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us (2x). Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace; grant us peace. Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34) Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201Phone (940)387-3897 Fax (940)381-2404
Richard B. Culp, Senior PastorLisa Patterson, Associate PastorJeff Snider, Director of Music
Samuel Gaskin, OrganistBrandi Caldwell, Director of Youth Ministries
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Children’s ChapelDuring the worship service,
children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children’s Sermon.
The Story of JosephCarolyn Wilson
Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service.
Sunday School
Children, 9:30-10:15amNursery Room 102Preschool Room 100K-5th Grade Art Room
Youth, 9:30-10:15amelement The DenHigh School The Den
Adults, 9:30-10:15amPastor’s Class Fred Cassell Room 207/209
Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205
Breakfast Club Class Members Library
Welcome!
We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that
each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor immediately following the 10:30am worship service to receive new members.
Prayer Concerns This WeekKim Warner
Vicki ArmstrongJulie TurleySue Russell
Harold McCandlessMargaret PlunkettShannon Konkle
Matt HogarthCaden Reyes, friend of Hunter Lewis
Holly Sparkman, friend of Bill Beckham
Brad White, son of Jim WhiteRebecca Brownlee, mother of Kathi Sale
Rosa Galvan, sister of Frank ChaviraPeter Edera, father of Natalie Green
Mae Berlau, grandmother of Natalie GreenGary Farish, father of Natalie Garcia
Family of Liz CampTim Williams, friend of Sara ArmstrongGene Davis, father of Sara Armstrong
Barbara Goodwin, mother of Joey Hoffman
A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex.
St. Andrew Presbyterian ChurchDenton, Texas
Twenty-third Sunday after PentecostNovember 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Gathering around God’s Word Prelude Welcome and Announcements
Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews.
Ringing of the Bell Rylie Glasschroeder
Introit Come with a Grateful Heart Lynn Shaw Bailey Covenant and Noel Choirs and Becki Slagle Mayo
Jannette Hindman, director
Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 78) Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. We are chewing on the morsel of a proverb; we are telling the old truths,Stories we heard from our fathers,Counsel we learned at our mother’s knee.We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation.Telling all about God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things God has done.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 399 God Welcomes All (3x) THEMBA AMEN
Prayer of Confession
We confess, O God, our reticence to step forward in discipleship. We prefer holding back for fear of what others might think of us. We find ourselves sliding along the path of least resistance, even when it means moving away from you, O God. Forgive us our watered down faith that cannot stand up to the pressures and challenges we encounter and show us how to stand firm in our faith. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen (Silent confession).
Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us (2x).Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace; grant us peace.
Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34)Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
Market for Mission Sunday, December 3, Fellowship Hall, 9am-10:30am
The annual Market for Mission, sponsored by the St. Andrew Mission Committee, will be held on Sunday morning, December 3. There will be SERRV crafts, with gifts costing $25 and under, including Christmas decorations and Nativity sets. They are made by artisans from around the globe. SERRV enables them to receive fair market prices for their hard work, helping to reduce poverty in developing countries. Church groups as well as St Andrew Mission Partners will also be represented. They will be selling goods to raise money for their projects and will have information available. A continental breakfast will be served starting at 9 AM. Come shop the Market for your Christmas gift giving this year. See you there.
Treehouse Thanksgiving Donations Thank you to everyone who has donated to help our Treehouse families with their Thanksgiving meals. We will use these donations to purchase gift cards to help the families with their holiday meal. If you have not yet had the opportunity to contribute, we will continue to accept donations through Sunday, November 12. Cash or check donations will be accepted in the church office throughout the week and with the offering on Sunday. Please write “Treehouse Thanksgiving” on your check or envelope to be sure it gets to the right place.
City Parking Lot Closing The city parking lot located across Bolivar street will be closing Tuesday, November 14, to be improved. It is scheduled to be reopened April 29, 2018. Improvements include 86 parking spaces, four additional handicap spaces, and security lighting.
elementThe Den, 6:00-7:30pm
CREW The Den, 6:00-8:30pm
The Story of Ruth Room 205, 6:30pm Amy Cole and Stephanie Raesz
From the Editors Desk: Thinking Critically, Living Faithfully Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Richard Sale
Coping with Today’s Turbulent World Room 207/209, 6:30pm Michael Greig, Professor, Department of Political Science at UNT
Cooking Class! Recreation Center Kitchen, 6:30pm Amy Cole
Thursday, November 16 8:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group, Upper Park Cafe
Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. ― Red Cross Blood Drive, Rec Center 2:00 p.m.
The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Pat Bennett in loving memory of Lloyd Bennett.
Tristan Hoffmann is serving as acolyte this morning.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
*Sung Response Glory to God Hymn 585Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest (to Christ Jesus, to the Spirit)To God be glory forever! (2x) Alleluia, Amen! (6x)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Prayer for Illumination Jake Blosser
First Scripture Reading Mathew 25: 1-13 New Testament, page 26The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Anthem Before Prayer Tim BerganWomen of the Choir
Time with Young DisciplesChildren ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children’s Chapel atthis time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.
Second Scripture Reading Joshua 24: 14-28 Old Testament, page 206The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God!
Sermon Crossing the Line Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 724 O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGEL’S STORy
*Apostles’ Creed (ecumenical version) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Moment for Mission: Stephen Ministry
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Hymn 609
*Prayer of Dedication
By the Numbers: As of 11/1/17
Income (pledges + other income) $718,825Expenses $763,250Shortfall $ - (44,425)
Attendance 11/5/17 268
Recognition of New Members(please greet our newest members in the Narthex immediately following worship)
Taking God’s Word into the World
*Hymn 749 Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED
*Benediction
Postlude
Bold Text indicates congregational participation. An asterisk (*) indicates those who are able may stand.
Youth Chili Cook Off Fundraiser Join us in Fellowship Hall today after worship as we taste and vote for the best chili in five categories: best bean chili, best no bean chili, best vegetarian chili, best chicken chili, and best exotic meat (aka non beef and non chicken) chili. Lunch will be on a donation basis. Join the fun and vote for the best chilies!
Advent Music and Flowers December 3 is the final day to honor or remember family and friends by donating to the Christmas Music and Flower campaign. Forms for you to fill out and a folder for your donation are available in the church office. The names of those honored and remembered will be listed in the Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin.
Presbyterian Women Circle 1 will meet on Tuesday, November 14, in the church narthex from 9:30am until 11:00 am. We will study Lesson 3 in the Horizons Cloud of Witnesses, In Community with the Living Word. Carol Hill and Daisey Rogers will be our hostesses. We will collect $1.00 for paper towels and $1.00 for the Denton food pantry. All women of the church are welcome! Please contact Linda Heilig for more information. Circle II will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 14, in the home of hostess Sue Carrico, with Karen Nelson assisting. Lesson 3, “In Community with the Living Word” (Heb. 1:1-3a; 4:4-13), teaches God’s true Word is alive, active and reassuring for ancient Israel and the early church. The Rev. Dr. Fred Cassell leads our study. All women are welcome. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagen at (940) 455-7217.
Red Cross Blood DriveSaturday, November 18 9am-3pm, Rec Center
Sign up in the Narthex. Walk-ins welcome. Please eat a meal before you give blood.
Last Opportunity to Sign Up for the March 2018 Israel Tour November 22 is the final day to book a place on the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church tour to Israel, March 10-18, 2018. Tour brochures, which include application forms, are on a table in the narthex. Because the group will be departing from and returning to Houston rather than DFW, the basic tour price includes a complementary charter coach transfer between the church to and from Houston Intercontinental airport. The trip is open to members of the St. Andrew congregation as well as their family members and friends. If you have questions, contact Jim Goodnow at [email protected].
Thursday, November 16 8:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group, Upper Park Cafe
Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. ― Red Cross Blood Drive, Rec Center 2:00 p.m.
The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Pat Bennett in loving memory of Lloyd Bennett.
Tristan Hoffmann is serving as acolyte this morning.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
*Sung Response Glory to God Hymn 585Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest (to Christ Jesus, to the Spirit)To God be glory forever! (2x) Alleluia, Amen! (6x)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Prayer for Illumination Jake Blosser
First Scripture Reading Mathew 25: 1-13 New Testament, page 26The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Anthem Before Prayer Tim BerganWomen of the Choir
Time with Young DisciplesChildren ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children’s Chapel atthis time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.
Second Scripture Reading Joshua 24: 14-28 Old Testament, page 206The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God!
Sermon Crossing the Line Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 724 O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGEL’S STORy
*Apostles’ Creed (ecumenical version) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Moment for Mission: Stephen Ministry
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Hymn 609
*Prayer of Dedication
By the Numbers: As of 11/1/17
Income (pledges + other income) $718,825Expenses $763,250Shortfall $ - (44,425)
Attendance 11/5/17 268
Recognition of New Members(please greet our newest members in the Narthex immediately following worship)
Taking God’s Word into the World
*Hymn 749 Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED
*Benediction
Postlude
Bold Text indicates congregational participation. An asterisk (*) indicates those who are able may stand.
Youth Chili Cook Off Fundraiser Join us in Fellowship Hall today after worship as we taste and vote for the best chili in five categories: best bean chili, best no bean chili, best vegetarian chili, best chicken chili, and best exotic meat (aka non beef and non chicken) chili. Lunch will be on a donation basis. Join the fun and vote for the best chilies!
Advent Music and Flowers December 3 is the final day to honor or remember family and friends by donating to the Christmas Music and Flower campaign. Forms for you to fill out and a folder for your donation are available in the church office. The names of those honored and remembered will be listed in the Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin.
Presbyterian Women Circle 1 will meet on Tuesday, November 14, in the church narthex from 9:30am until 11:00 am. We will study Lesson 3 in the Horizons Cloud of Witnesses, In Community with the Living Word. Carol Hill and Daisey Rogers will be our hostesses. We will collect $1.00 for paper towels and $1.00 for the Denton food pantry. All women of the church are welcome! Please contact Linda Heilig for more information. Circle II will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 14, in the home of hostess Sue Carrico, with Karen Nelson assisting. Lesson 3, “In Community with the Living Word” (Heb. 1:1-3a; 4:4-13), teaches God’s true Word is alive, active and reassuring for ancient Israel and the early church. The Rev. Dr. Fred Cassell leads our study. All women are welcome. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagen at (940) 455-7217.
Red Cross Blood DriveSaturday, November 18 9am-3pm, Rec Center
Sign up in the Narthex. Walk-ins welcome. Please eat a meal before you give blood.
Last Opportunity to Sign Up for the March 2018 Israel Tour November 22 is the final day to book a place on the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church tour to Israel, March 10-18, 2018. Tour brochures, which include application forms, are on a table in the narthex. Because the group will be departing from and returning to Houston rather than DFW, the basic tour price includes a complementary charter coach transfer between the church to and from Houston Intercontinental airport. The trip is open to members of the St. Andrew congregation as well as their family members and friends. If you have questions, contact Jim Goodnow at [email protected].
Recognition Of New Members and Sacrament of Baptism
Words of Preparation
As children of the covenant, we grow in faithfulness nurtured by God and called to service. As our life’s journey takes us to different places, we unite with God’s people and seek to live out our calling as members of particular congregations.
Today we recognize how God calls people into communities of faith to live out their work as disciples of Christ. Some of those before us come with a history of service in other churches; others are discovering life in a faith community for the first time; all now claim this congregation as their home.
We celebrate and welcome new members into our community of faith, and commit ourselves to working together as each of us lives out our calling as a disciple of Christ.
Presentation of New MembersRuling Elder Kathi Sale: On behalf of the Session, I report that since June, 2017, the following have met with the Session and have been received into membership of this congregation: Betsy, Gail, and Brad Dunn; Lorrie Caldwell; Sara Huffstetler; Kit and David McRae; Bob Schumm; Jill and John Richmond; Mary Watkins; Teresa and Keith Johnson; Elizabeth and Roy Hinkel; Nathan Hale; Roy Wilks; and Myrtle and Tom Muehlenbeck.
You come to us as members of the one holy catholic church, into which you were baptized and by which you have been nurtured. We are one with each other, sisters and brothers in the family of God. We rejoice in the gifts you bring to us. As you join with us in the worship and service of this congregation, I invite you to reaffirm the covenant into which we all were baptized, claiming again the promises of God which are ours in baptism.
Questions for the New Members Do you trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?Do you intend to be Christ’s disciple, to obey his work and to show his love?Do you promise to be a faithful member of this congregation, to share in its ministry through your prayers and your gifts, your study and your service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Christ?Teresa, do you desire to be baptized?
Questions for the Congregation Who stands with our new members?Do we commit to nurture and support them in learning and being challenged by God’s Word? Do we commit to join with them in working together to be the body of Christ for our world?
Sacrament of Baptism
Prayer (unison)Holy God, we praise you for calling us to be a servant people and for gathering us into the body of Christ. We thank you for sending Betsy, Gail, Brad, Lorrie, Sara, Kit, David, Bob, Jill, John, Mary, Teresa, Keith Johnson; Elizabeth, Roy, Nathan, Roy, Myrtle, and Tom to unite with our congregation. We celebrate the gifts they bring to us and look forward to the opportunity to nurture them and challenge them, and to be nurtured and challenged by them. Together, may we live in your Spirit, and so love one another, that we may have the mind of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom we give honor and glory forever. Amen.
WelcomeRuling Elder Kathi Sale: Let us welcome our new members as they join with us in the worship and mission of the church.With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you to share with us in the ministry of Christ, for we are all one in him.
You Are What You Eat Our community partners, Texas Health Presbyterian and Faith Community Nursing, are sponsoring a program to help all of us get ready for the holidays, “You Are What You Eat!” It will be held at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2121 E. University Drive on Thursday, November 16, at 6:30pm. Laurie Long of THP invites you to join in an hour of information and tastings, highlighting the ways you can improve your nutrition while still enjoying delicious foods, with strategies and lighter recipes to get through the holiday season and beyond. You can enjoy a sampling of lighter fare and a cookbook of healthy recipes!
Denton Historic Home Tours As partners in the Denton Main Street Association, join us in reaching out beyond St. An-drew’s walls into the community at Denton’s Historic Holiday Home Tours! Organizer Randy Hunt is again looking for docents to assist during the Home Tours on Saturday, December 2, from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. There is also a welcome party on December 1, from 7:00pm until 9:00pm (after the Lighting Festival) at Randy’s beautiful Oak Street home, when we can enjoy refreshments and preview the lovely homes. Serving as a do-cent simply means offering the hosts assistance in greeting guests, and all of us who as-sisted last year thoroughly enjoyed it! Tickets to view the homes are also available. For more information and to sign up, contact Judy Stoughton at 940-383-2682 or at [email protected].
Our Daily Bread Christmas Clothing Drive Our Daily Bread is preparing for their annual client Christmas give away. The clothing needed is: Men’s tube socks Men’s dark knit caps Blankets Men’s and women’s gloves Hand warmers Long underwear in various sizes Rain ponchosThe clothing will be distributed in a fun and festive daily giveaway during the week of Christmas celebration. Place the new clothing in the designated bin downstairs near the Coke machine by Fellowship Hall. The deadline this year is November 26. Contact Jacy Williamson for more info, [email protected].
Presbyterian Women Needs for Market for Mission Circle - Mission - HELP! The ladies of Circle 1 and 2 will once again have an exciting booth filled with items for gift-giving at this years’ Market for Mission on December 3. To make our booth a success, we need your:
Quilts - we will display them differently this year to enhance sales Knitted items - scarves and hats especially Jewelry, Jewelry, Jewelry - good seller! New Candles and boxed gift items - these must be new Small gift boxes and gift bags would be welcome, too.
These items were our best sellers last year. We want, need, crave, fancy, require and welcome your donations! Please place your items for resale in a bag or box marked “Linda Heilig.” Then take it to the Narthex workroom. As soon as possible would be good.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201Phone (940)387-3897 Fax (940)381-2404
Richard B. Culp, Senior PastorLisa Patterson, Associate PastorJeff Snider, Director of Music
Samuel Gaskin, OrganistBrandi Caldwell, Director of Youth Ministries
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Children’s ChapelDuring the worship service,
children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children’s Sermon.
The Story of JosephCarolyn Wilson
Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service.
Sunday School
Children, 9:30-10:15amNursery Room 102Preschool Room 100K-5th Grade Art Room
Youth, 9:30-10:15amelement The DenHigh School The Den
Adults, 9:30-10:15amPastor’s Class Fred Cassell Room 207/209
Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205
Breakfast Club Class Members Library
Welcome!
We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that
each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor immediately following the 10:30am worship service to receive new members.
Prayer Concerns This WeekKim Warner
Vicki ArmstrongJulie TurleySue Russell
Harold McCandlessMargaret PlunkettShannon Konkle
Matt HogarthCaden Reyes, friend of Hunter Lewis
Holly Sparkman, friend of Bill Beckham
Brad White, son of Jim WhiteRebecca Brownlee, mother of Kathi Sale
Rosa Galvan, sister of Frank ChaviraPeter Edera, father of Natalie Green
Mae Berlau, grandmother of Natalie GreenGary Farish, father of Natalie Garcia
Family of Liz CampTim Williams, friend of Sara ArmstrongGene Davis, father of Sara Armstrong
Barbara Goodwin, mother of Joey Hoffman
A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex.
St. Andrew Presbyterian ChurchDenton, Texas
Twenty-third Sunday after PentecostNovember 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Gathering around God’s Word Prelude Welcome and Announcements
Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews.
Ringing of the Bell Rylie Glasschroeder
Introit Come with a Grateful Heart Lynn Shaw Bailey Covenant and Noel Choirs and Becki Slagle Mayo
Jannette Hindman, director
Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 78) Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. We are chewing on the morsel of a proverb; we are telling the old truths,Stories we heard from our fathers,Counsel we learned at our mother’s knee.We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation.Telling all about God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things God has done.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 399 God Welcomes All (3x) THEMBA AMEN
Prayer of Confession
We confess, O God, our reticence to step forward in discipleship. We prefer holding back for fear of what others might think of us. We find ourselves sliding along the path of least resistance, even when it means moving away from you, O God. Forgive us our watered down faith that cannot stand up to the pressures and challenges we encounter and show us how to stand firm in our faith. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen (Silent confession).
Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us (2x).Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace; grant us peace.
Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34)Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
Market for Mission Sunday, December 3, Fellowship Hall, 9am-10:30am
The annual Market for Mission, sponsored by the St. Andrew Mission Committee, will be held on Sunday morning, December 3. There will be SERRV crafts, with gifts costing $25 and under, including Christmas decorations and Nativity sets. They are made by artisans from around the globe. SERRV enables them to receive fair market prices for their hard work, helping to reduce poverty in developing countries. Church groups as well as St Andrew Mission Partners will also be represented. They will be selling goods to raise money for their projects and will have information available. A continental breakfast will be served starting at 9 AM. Come shop the Market for your Christmas gift giving this year. See you there.
Treehouse Thanksgiving Donations Thank you to everyone who has donated to help our Treehouse families with their Thanksgiving meals. We will use these donations to purchase gift cards to help the families with their holiday meal. If you have not yet had the opportunity to contribute, we will continue to accept donations through Sunday, November 12. Cash or check donations will be accepted in the church office throughout the week and with the offering on Sunday. Please write “Treehouse Thanksgiving” on your check or envelope to be sure it gets to the right place.
City Parking Lot Closing The city parking lot located across Bolivar street will be closing Tuesday, November 14, to be improved. It is scheduled to be reopened April 29, 2018. Improvements include 86 parking spaces, four additional handicap spaces, and security lighting.
elementThe Den, 6:00-7:30pm
CREW The Den, 6:00-8:30pm
The Story of Ruth Room 205, 6:30pm Amy Cole and Stephanie Raesz
From the Editors Desk: Thinking Critically, Living Faithfully Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Richard Sale
Coping with Today’s Turbulent World Room 207/209, 6:30pm Michael Greig, Professor, Department of Political Science at UNT
Cooking Class! Recreation Center Kitchen, 6:30pm Amy Cole
Thursday, November 16 8:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group, Upper Park Cafe
Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. ― Red Cross Blood Drive, Rec Center 2:00 p.m.
The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Pat Bennett in loving memory of Lloyd Bennett.
Tristan Hoffmann is serving as acolyte this morning.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
*Sung Response Glory to God Hymn 585Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest (to Christ Jesus, to the Spirit)To God be glory forever! (2x) Alleluia, Amen! (6x)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Prayer for Illumination Jake Blosser
First Scripture Reading Mathew 25: 1-13 New Testament, page 26The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Anthem Before Prayer Tim BerganWomen of the Choir
Time with Young DisciplesChildren ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children’s Chapel atthis time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.
Second Scripture Reading Joshua 24: 14-28 Old Testament, page 206The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God!
Sermon Crossing the Line Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 724 O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGEL’S STORy
*Apostles’ Creed (ecumenical version) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Moment for Mission: Stephen Ministry
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Presentation of Tithes & OfferingsOffertory
*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Hymn 609
*Prayer of Dedication
By the Numbers: As of 11/1/17
Income (pledges + other income) $718,825Expenses $763,250Shortfall $ - (44,425)
Attendance 11/5/17 268
Recognition of New Members(please greet our newest members in the Narthex immediately following worship)
Taking God’s Word into the World
*Hymn 749 Come! Live in the Light! WE ARE CALLED
*Benediction
Postlude
Bold Text indicates congregational participation. An asterisk (*) indicates those who are able may stand.
Youth Chili Cook Off Fundraiser Join us in Fellowship Hall today after worship as we taste and vote for the best chili in five categories: best bean chili, best no bean chili, best vegetarian chili, best chicken chili, and best exotic meat (aka non beef and non chicken) chili. Lunch will be on a donation basis. Join the fun and vote for the best chilies!
Advent Music and Flowers December 3 is the final day to honor or remember family and friends by donating to the Christmas Music and Flower campaign. Forms for you to fill out and a folder for your donation are available in the church office. The names of those honored and remembered will be listed in the Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin.
Presbyterian Women Circle 1 will meet on Tuesday, November 14, in the church narthex from 9:30am until 11:00 am. We will study Lesson 3 in the Horizons Cloud of Witnesses, In Community with the Living Word. Carol Hill and Daisey Rogers will be our hostesses. We will collect $1.00 for paper towels and $1.00 for the Denton food pantry. All women of the church are welcome! Please contact Linda Heilig for more information. Circle II will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 14, in the home of hostess Sue Carrico, with Karen Nelson assisting. Lesson 3, “In Community with the Living Word” (Heb. 1:1-3a; 4:4-13), teaches God’s true Word is alive, active and reassuring for ancient Israel and the early church. The Rev. Dr. Fred Cassell leads our study. All women are welcome. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagen at (940) 455-7217.
Red Cross Blood DriveSaturday, November 18 9am-3pm, Rec Center
Sign up in the Narthex. Walk-ins welcome. Please eat a meal before you give blood.
Last Opportunity to Sign Up for the March 2018 Israel Tour November 22 is the final day to book a place on the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church tour to Israel, March 10-18, 2018. Tour brochures, which include application forms, are on a table in the narthex. Because the group will be departing from and returning to Houston rather than DFW, the basic tour price includes a complementary charter coach transfer between the church to and from Houston Intercontinental airport. The trip is open to members of the St. Andrew congregation as well as their family members and friends. If you have questions, contact Jim Goodnow at [email protected].
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201Phone (940)387-3897 Fax (940)381-2404
Richard B. Culp, Senior PastorLisa Patterson, Associate PastorJeff Snider, Director of Music
Samuel Gaskin, OrganistBrandi Caldwell, Director of Youth Ministries
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Children’s ChapelDuring the worship service,
children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children’s Sermon.
The Story of JosephCarolyn Wilson
Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service.
Sunday School
Children, 9:30-10:15amNursery Room 102Preschool Room 100K-5th Grade Art Room
Youth, 9:30-10:15amelement The DenHigh School The Den
Adults, 9:30-10:15amPastor’s Class Fred Cassell Room 207/209
Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205
Breakfast Club Class Members Library
Welcome!
We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that
each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor immediately following the 10:30am worship service to receive new members.
Prayer Concerns This WeekKim Warner
Vicki ArmstrongJulie TurleySue Russell
Harold McCandlessMargaret PlunkettShannon Konkle
Matt HogarthCaden Reyes, friend of Hunter Lewis
Holly Sparkman, friend of Bill Beckham
Brad White, son of Jim WhiteRebecca Brownlee, mother of Kathi Sale
Rosa Galvan, sister of Frank ChaviraPeter Edera, father of Natalie Green
Mae Berlau, grandmother of Natalie GreenGary Farish, father of Natalie Garcia
Family of Liz CampTim Williams, friend of Sara ArmstrongGene Davis, father of Sara Armstrong
Barbara Goodwin, mother of Joey Hoffman
A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex.
St. Andrew Presbyterian ChurchDenton, Texas
Twenty-third Sunday after PentecostNovember 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Gathering around God’s Word Prelude Welcome and Announcements
Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews.
Ringing of the Bell Rylie Glasschroeder
Introit Come with a Grateful Heart Lynn Shaw Bailey Covenant and Noel Choirs and Becki Slagle Mayo
Jannette Hindman, director
Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 78) Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. We are chewing on the morsel of a proverb; we are telling the old truths,Stories we heard from our fathers,Counsel we learned at our mother’s knee.We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation.Telling all about God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things God has done.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 399 God Welcomes All (3x) THEMBA AMEN
Prayer of Confession
We confess, O God, our reticence to step forward in discipleship. We prefer holding back for fear of what others might think of us. We find ourselves sliding along the path of least resistance, even when it means moving away from you, O God. Forgive us our watered down faith that cannot stand up to the pressures and challenges we encounter and show us how to stand firm in our faith. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen (Silent confession).
Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Sung Response Lamb of God Hymn 604Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us (2x).Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace; grant us peace.
Call to Faithfulness (Adapted from John 13: 34)Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
Market for Mission Sunday, December 3, Fellowship Hall, 9am-10:30am
The annual Market for Mission, sponsored by the St. Andrew Mission Committee, will be held on Sunday morning, December 3. There will be SERRV crafts, with gifts costing $25 and under, including Christmas decorations and Nativity sets. They are made by artisans from around the globe. SERRV enables them to receive fair market prices for their hard work, helping to reduce poverty in developing countries. Church groups as well as St Andrew Mission Partners will also be represented. They will be selling goods to raise money for their projects and will have information available. A continental breakfast will be served starting at 9 AM. Come shop the Market for your Christmas gift giving this year. See you there.
Treehouse Thanksgiving Donations Thank you to everyone who has donated to help our Treehouse families with their Thanksgiving meals. We will use these donations to purchase gift cards to help the families with their holiday meal. If you have not yet had the opportunity to contribute, we will continue to accept donations through Sunday, November 12. Cash or check donations will be accepted in the church office throughout the week and with the offering on Sunday. Please write “Treehouse Thanksgiving” on your check or envelope to be sure it gets to the right place.
City Parking Lot Closing The city parking lot located across Bolivar street will be closing Tuesday, November 14, to be improved. It is scheduled to be reopened April 29, 2018. Improvements include 86 parking spaces, four additional handicap spaces, and security lighting.
elementThe Den, 6:00-7:30pm
CREW The Den, 6:00-8:30pm
The Story of Ruth Room 205, 6:30pm Amy Cole and Stephanie Raesz
From the Editors Desk: Thinking Critically, Living Faithfully Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Richard Sale
Coping with Today’s Turbulent World Room 207/209, 6:30pm Michael Greig, Professor, Department of Political Science at UNT
Cooking Class! Recreation Center Kitchen, 6:30pm Amy Cole
