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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Twentyfifth Sunday after Pentecost November 14, 2021 Gathering around God’s Word Welcome and Announcements Prelude All Hail The Power Of Jesusʹ Name arr. by JeBenne Stephen Carey, piano Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 16) Ibless the Lord who gives me counsel. I keep the Lord always before me. Because the Lord is at my right hand,I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; Youshow me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Opening Prayer Lisa Paerson *Hymn 624 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.We have failed to be an obedient church.We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy.Forgive us, we pray.Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Time of silent confession). Hymn 437 You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy WAYFARING STRANGER Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the goodnews of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Reading of the Law Jesus saidto him, “‘Youshall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This isthe greatest and first commandment. And a second islike it: ‘Youshall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Onthese two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” *Hymn 581 Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX) Proclaiming God’s Word Prayer for Illumination C. J. Prater

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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas  

Twenty‐fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 14, 2021 

Gathering around God’s Word  

Welcome and Announcements 

 

Prelude  All Hail The Power Of Jesusʹ Name  arr. by Jeff Bennett 

Stephen Carey, piano 

Call to Worship    ₍Adapted from Psalm 16) I bless the Lord who gives me counsel. 

I keep the Lord always before me.

Because the Lord is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 

Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;

You show me the path of life. 

In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

 

Opening Prayer    Lisa Patterson

 

*Hymn 624  I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art  TOULON 

Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient

church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not

loved our neighbors,  and we have not heard the cry of the needy.  Forgive us, we pray.  Free us for joyful

obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Time of silent confession).

Hymn 437   You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy  WAYFARING STRANGER  

Declaration of Pardon     Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. 

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

  

Reading of the Law Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your 

mind.’  This  is  the  greatest  and  first  commandment.  And  a  second  is  like  it:  ‘You  shall  love  your  neighbor  as 

yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”  

 

*Hymn 581  Glory Be to the Father                            GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX) 

Proclaiming God’s Word  

Prayer for Illumination    C. J. Prater 

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First Scripture Lesson  Romans 5: 1‐11  New Testament, page 43 The Word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God!

Time with Young Disciples      

Second Scripture Lesson  Acts 26: 1‐8   Old Testament, page 236 

The Word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God!

 

Sermon  What I Need from My Church: Hope Richard B. Culp 

 

Responding to God’s Word  

*Hymn 683  Lord of All Hopefulness  COURTNEY 

*Affirmation of Faith    The Confession of 1967

Already God’s reign is present as a ferment in the world, stirring hope in people and preparing the world to

receive its ultimate judgment and redemption. With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to

present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on

earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond

all partial achievement to the final triumph of God. Amen.

 

Prayers of the People 

 

The Lord’s Prayer    Malotte   

Dan Kyzer, guitar 

 

Presentation of Tithes   Offerings 

 

Offertory  Prelude from Cello Suite # I  Bach Dan Kyzer, guitar 

   

*Doxology  Hymn 608, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow  

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below;

Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore.

 

*Prayer of Dedication 

Reception of New Members

*Hymn 39  Great Is Thy Faithfulness   FAITHFULNESS  

*Benediction  Postlude  How Great Thou Art  arr. by Mark Hayes  

Bold Text indicates congregational participation. *Those who are able are asked to stand.

 

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Acts 26: 1‐8

26 Agrippa  said  to Paul, “You have permission  to  speak  for yourself.” Then Paul  stretched out his 

hand and began to defend himself: 

2 “I  consider myself  fortunate  that  it  is  before  you, King Agrippa,  I  am  to make my defense  today 

against all  the accusations of  the  Jews,  3 because you are especially  familiar with all  the customs and 

controversies of the Jews; therefore I beg of you to listen to me patiently. 

4 “All  the  Jews know my way of  life  from my youth, a  life spent from the beginning among my own 

people and  in  Jerusalem.  5 They have known  for a  long time,  if they are willing to testify, that I have 

belonged to the strictest sect of our religion and lived as a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand here on trial on 

account of my hope  in  the promise made by God  to our ancestors,  7 a promise  that our  twelve  tribes 

hope to attain, as they earnestly worship day and night. It is for this hope, your Excellency, that I am 

accused by Jews! 8 Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead? 

 

Romans 5: 1‐11

5 Therefore, since we are  justified by  faith, we have peace with God  through our Lord  Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of 

sharing the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffer‐

ing produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope 

does not disappoint us, because God’s  love has been poured  into our hearts through the Holy Spirit 

that has been given to us. 

6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.  7 Indeed, rarely will any‐

one die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his  love  for us  in  that while we  still were  sinners Christ died  for us.  9 Much more 

surely  then, now  that we have been  justified by his blood, will we be  saved  through him  from  the 

wrath of God.  10 For  if while we were enemies, we were  reconciled  to God  through  the death of his 

Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. 11 But more than that, we 

even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. 

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Super Wednesday this Week: Therapy Pals

Wednesday, November 17

Room 207/209

Michael Ball & David Dansby

Interacting  with  animals  can  lower  blood  pressure,  reduce 

stress and anxiety, and assist  in achieving physical and emo‐

tional goals. Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle was founded in 

2006 and was the first therapy dog organization in North Tex‐

as to be recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The 

organization  proudly  provides  animal‐assisted  therapy  in 

many  locations  in and around Denton County. Therapy Pals 

teams  visit  the  Denton  County  Juvenile  Detention  Center, 

nursing homes, assisted  living centers, behavioral health hos‐

pitals,  local  libraries,  schools,  and  universities.  Learn  more 

about  the  services we  provide  to  the  community  and meet 

some of our therapy dogs. 

The Spring Guide Deadline Is Coming

Please  submit  your  committeeʹs  3‐4  sentence  announcement 

for each class or activity that takes place during the spring to 

St. Andrewʹs spring publication, The Spring Guide. The Spring 

Guide collects all of the groups, classes, and activities that are 

going to be held during the season and puts it in a single mag‐

azine‐style publication. If your group or class uses curriculum, 

please  include  the  curriculum  in  the  announcement.  Please 

submit  your  announcement  via  email  to  Lou  Korom, 

[email protected], by midnight on Sunday, December 

5. 

Advent Music and Flowers

Honor or remember family and friends by donating to the Ad‐

vent Music and Flower campaign. Forms are available  in  the 

church  office.  Please  attach  your  completed  form with  your 

gift  in  the  folder marked  “Donations  for Advent Music  and 

Flowers.” The names of  those honored and  remembered will 

be listed in the Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin. Watch for the 

deadline in upcoming issues of the Shield. 

 

Treehouse Thanksgiving Donations

The Treehouse After  School program  is  a mission of  St. An‐

drew  to provide affordable, quality after school care  for chil‐

dren who are on free or reduced lunch at certain campuses in 

the Denton  school  district.  These  children  spend  their  after‐

noons  in  the St. Andrew rec center where  they receive snack, 

homework help,  time  for  free play, arts and crafts, and read‐

ing,  and  experience  the  love  and  support  of  the  St. Andrew 

congregation. For more  than 20 years,  the congregation of St. 

Andrew has supported the families of The Treehouse by help‐

ing to provide their Thanksgiving dinners. The Treehouse Ad‐

visory Committee  is again asking  for your donations  to help 

provide  grocery  store  gift  cards  to  our  families  so  they  can 

purchase  the  food  they need  for Thanksgiving. We  currently 

have 9 families attending The Treehouse and we hope to pro‐

vide each family with a $100 gift card. Donations can be made 

through  the  church  office  or  on  St. Andrew Connect. Thank 

you for continuing to support this valuable mission. 

 

Goodland Academy Angel Tree

Believe  it or not,  the holiday season  is  fast approaching, and 

that means it is time to start thinking about our annual mission 

to provide gifts  to  the students at  the Goodland Academy  in 

Hugo, OK. The students and staff at Goodland will be asked to 

join us virtually  for  the Christmas pageant and dinner again 

this year. However, gifts will be delivered  to Goodland per‐

sonally by Linda Fite and Stephanie Raesz prior  to  that date. 

Please visit  the SignUp Genius  link below  to select your gift. 

After purchasing, bring your wrapped and  tagged gift  to  the 

church office no later than Sunday, November 28. (When pur‐

chasing, we ask that you please be mindful of anticipated ship‐

ping delays during this holiday season.)  

Thank you for continuing to support this important and ongo‐

ing mission. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45aeac22a4fec34‐

goodland 

Habitat for Humanity Build Update

The Habitat for Humanity build that was previously planned 

to  start  this  fall has been planned  for  a  later  start date.  Stay 

tuned to the Shield for further updates.  

Christmas Gifts for ODB Guests

Our Daily Bread is preparing for their annual client Christmas 

Give Away. Items needed are: socks,hand/foot warmers, adhe‐

sive  strips(Band‐Aids),  disposable  rain  ponchos,  pocket  size 

tissues such as Kleenex, cough drops, menʹs tube socks, menʹs 

dark knit caps,blankets, menʹs and womenʹs gloves,  long un‐

derwear  in  various  sizes,  chap  stick,  zipper  hoodies,  puzzle 

books,  backpacks,  bicycles,  small  notebooks,  thermals,  travel 

toiletries, tents/tarps and camping stoves.   

If  you  prefer  to  give money, we  can  shop  for  you.  Checks 

should be made out  to St. Andrew with ODB Christmas Gift 

on the memo  line. If giving online, use the  link below and be 

sure to use the tab for ODB gifts.  

If you are giving money, please bring it to the church office by 

November 18. Gifts may be delivered to the church office any‐

time before November  26. Questions may be directed  to  Jim 

White 940‐368‐9144 or e‐mail: [email protected]

 

The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Micki Leggett. The flowers are given by her 

husband, Norm, and her children, Traci, Tricia, and Trent. 

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Super Wednesday

Wednesday, November 17

Activities for Children

Nursery for infants & preschoolers, Room 102, 5:30‐7:30pm 

Register online at standrewdenton.com/standrewconnect 

Noel Choir, grades K‐1, Children’s Choir Room,  

Kirsten Trachsel, 6:00pm‐6:20pm 

Covenant Choir, grades 2‐5, Children’s Choir Room,  

Kirsten Trachsel, 6:20pm‐7:00pm 

Recreation K‐1st Grades, Malicia Curran, 6:20pm‐7:30pm 

Recreation Grades 2‐5th, Malicia Curran, 7:00pm‐7:30pm 

Activities for Youth

Middle School and High School 

Rec Center and The Den @ 6:00pm‐7:30pm 

 

Don’t Know Much About (American) History:

Stories from the last 500 years

Through November 17

Room 206/208 and Streaming

Jake Blosser

Women’s Bible Study

Through November 17

Room 200 and Zoom

Amy Fair, Amy Brundeen, and Amy Cole

The Wave

Through December 8

Room 205 and Zoom

Terah Hatter and Wade Hatter

Therapy Pals

Wednesday, November 17

Room 207/209

Michael Ball & David Dansby

Adult Courses

Super Wednesday Meal Reservation Required

Denton Independent Hamburger

Order due by Midnight on Sunday, November 14 

Choice of: hamburger, cheeseburger, salad with chicken breast  

Deadline for meal registration is Midnight on Sunday, November 14  

Register for your meal at standrewdenton.com/standrewconnect 

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Welcome

W e proclaim that ALL people are created in

the image of God and affirm that each per-

son is a beloved child of God, worthy of God’s love

and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differ-

ences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who

you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are

welcome here.

If you wish to join St. Andrew today, please con-

tact one of the ministers.

Jean Harden 

Marion Allen 

Nancy Glick 

Myrtle Muehlenbeck 

Matthew Warnock  

Ed Moorehead 

Trish Highland  

Hugh Coleman 

David McCullar 

Carol Hill 

Sue Rose 

Twila Kimbrough 

Harriet Laney 

Steve Shirley 

Suzanne Baroody 

Kerime and Jeremy Sale, daughter‐in‐law and son 

of Richard and Kathi Sale 

Christi Kent, sister of Caia McCullar  

Judy Garrett, mother of Shim Garrett  

Colin Doran,  brother‐in‐law of Dave McRae 

Nancy Firchau, friend of St. Andrew members 

Lynn Davis, friend of St. Andrew members 

Janscha Family, family friends of Natalie Green  

Molly Walden, friend of Melanie Lewis 

Harley Jenkins, friend of Melanie Lewis 

Charlotte Berlau, great niece of Christine Edera 

Darryl Speigel, brother of Sandy Speigel 

Ronnie Speigel, son of Sandy Speigel 

Brenda Hundley, sister in law of Barbara Sims 

Kelsea Brown, cousin of Edie Chavira 

Don Samuelson, husband of Gini Samuelson 

Kari Peach, daughter of Gini Samuelson 

Norma Watts, mother of Jill Richmond 

Greg Reyna, friend of Chuck Smith 

Sophia Lilley, mother of Lisa Haddad 

Mae Berlau, grandmother of Natalie Green 

Kim Hundley Owens, niece of Barbara Sims 

Graham Coleman, family member of Lisa Haddad 

Howard Shaw, friend of Susan Conn 

John Pierce, father of Bekah Barnett 

Alice Condry, mother of Berniece Condry 

Sharon Miller, cousin of Barbara Sims 

Kathy Torneo Whatley, cousin of Barbara Sims 

Matthew McIntyre, son of Linda and Jim McIntyre 

John Murphy, UNT faculty emeritus 

Charlie Leavell, grandfather of Shannon Konkle 

Family of Gini Samuelson 

Children’s Chapel

During the worship service, children ages three years

through kindergarten are invited to go to chapel

immediately following the Children’s Sermon.

The Ark and the Temple

Sarah Adams and Anne Lindberg  

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 ex‐

ploring  the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come 

upstairs to the Children’s Chapel to pick children up following the 

worship service. 

Prayer Requests

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX 76201

Phone (940) 387‐3897 Fax (940) 381‐2404

www.standrewdenton.com

[email protected]

Richard B. Culp, Senior Pastor

Lisa Patterson, Associate Pastor

Jeff Snider, Director of Music

Parker Hinnenkamp, Organist

Stephanie Raesz, Youth Director

Kirsten Trachsel, Children & Youth Choir Director

C.J. Prater, Seminary Intern

 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

By the Numbers: As of 10/31/21

Income (pledges + other income) $700,242

Expenses $707,778

Difference ‐$7,536

Give online at: standrewdenton.com/give 

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a

Stephen Ministry Congregation.

Stephen Ministers are trained to provide one‐to‐one care to those expe‐

riencing situations such as grief, divorce,  job loss, chronic or terminal 

illness, or relocation. Please contact Richard Culp or Lisa Patterson to 

connect with Stephen Ministry.