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SUMMARY:Kick Off the Fall at St Andrew Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:ST. ANDREW METHODIST CHURCH KICKS OFF FALL WITH BACK-TO-SCHOOL
  BLESSINGS\,  ANNUAL SCHOOL SPIRIT & TAILGATE CELEBRATION \n Community inv
 ited to begin a new season with family fun\, faith\,  fellowship\, and opp
 ortunities to connect \n   St. Andrew Methodist Church is kicking off the
  fall season with two of its most anticipated annual traditions – Back-to-
 School Blessings on Sunday\, August 9 \, followed by the School Spirit & T
 ailgate Celebration on Sunday\, August 16 . Together\, these events mark t
 he beginning of a new ministry season\, inviting families and the communit
 y to celebrate a fresh start through worship\, fellowship\, and fun while
  discovering opportunities to connect through classes\, groups\, recreatio
 n\, service opportunities\, and ministries for every stage of life. \n"Fal
 l is a season of new beginnings\," said Rev. Arthur Jones\, senior pastor
  of St. Andrew Methodist Church. "Whether you're sending a child to school
 \, beginning a new chapter\, or simply looking for a place to belong\, we
  invite everyone to celebrate with us and discover a community where faith
  can grow and friendships can flourish." \nThe Fall Kickoff begins with Ba
 ck-to-School Blessings on Sunday\, August 9 \, when students\, teachers\,
  administrators\, and school staff will be celebrated and blessed during a
 ll worship services as they prepare for the new school year. Families are
  also invited to capture the occasion with back-to-school photos beside an
  actual school bus. \nThe celebration continues the following Sunday with
  St. Andrew's annual School Spirit & Tailgate Celebration \, transforming
  the campus into a lively festival of school pride and family fun. Guests
  are encouraged to wear apparel representing their favorite school while e
 njoying bounce houses\, classic lawn games\, live entertainment featuring
  the UNT Drumline and a professional DJ\, fishing at the campus pond\, and
  a Spirit Station\, where guests can show their school pride with glitter
  face paint\, temporary tattoos\, and fun spirit-themed activities. Classi
 c tailgate favorites\, including burgers\, hot dogs\, and sweet treats\, w
 ill be available for purchase. \nIn addition to these special events\, the
  Fall Kickoff Season offers an opportunity for newcomers and longtime memb
 ers alike to explore Bible studies\, small groups\, children's and student
  ministries\, music programs\, camps\, outings\, recreation\, volunteer op
 portunities\, and other activities designed to help individuals and famili
 es connect\, grow\, and serve together throughout the year. \n Fall Kickof
 f Events \n Back-to-School Blessings Sunday\, August 9 | 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
  Special blessings will be offered during all worship services for student
 s of every age\, educators\, administrators\, and school staff. Families a
 re invited to take photos with a real school bus following services. \n Sc
 hool Spirit & Tailgate Celebration Sunday\, August 16 | 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.
 m. Following worship\, the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of f
 amily fun featuring bounce houses\, lawn games\, the UNT Drumline\, a prof
 essional DJ\, fishing\, a Spirit Station\, and classic tailgate food favor
 ites. \nFor more information about St. Andrew's Fall Kickoff Season and mi
 nistry opportunities\, visit www.standrewmethodist.org . \n# # # \n St. An
 drew Methodist Church \, founded in 1986\, is an independent Methodist con
 gregation in Plano\, Texas\, with more than 8\,000 members. St. Andrew is
  committed to faith that is real\, practical\, and life-changing\, while o
 ffering opportunities for traditional and contemporary worship\, disciples
 hip\, and service locally\, regionally\, and globally. The church is home
  to Invite Ministries\, its publishing house\, and Beacon of Light\, a men
 tal health ministry. St. Andrew is a community of people seeking to live m
 ore like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to foll
 ow His teachings\, live in community\, and serve the world.  5801 W. Plano
  Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093\,  www.standrewmethodist.org \,  (972) 380-800
 1\nSt. Andrew Methodist Church\n5801 W. Plano Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 Un
 ited States\n
LOCATION:5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093
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