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St. Francis Times

January 22, 2006
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Presiding Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Mark Pritchard
Lector Lee McCormick
Healing Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Crucifer Paul Johnson
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Timur Muhrlin & Lawrence Mortensen
Counters Susan Tucceri & Lynne Ohlson
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Leona Lee & Bill Hunter
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Jane Moyer & Janet Free.

Hebrew Lesson:  Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalmody: Psalm 62:5-12
Holy Gospel:  St. Mark 1:14-20

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Tom Tragardh as he prepares for surgery;
• Edna Gourly, one of our Seniors, who is recovering from surgery at St. Marys hospital;
• Ken Hedrick's mother, Lorraine Hedrick, as she deals with cancer;
• Rose Mitchell, one of our Seniors, who is in St. Lukes hospital; Damaris Copperud, Richard's former wife, who is in the hospital recovering from a staff infection;
• Rose Wong, one of our Seniors, who recently suffered a stroke;
• John Ross, resident at Maitri;
• Robert Zampetti's father, George, who is recovering from illness;
• Ollie Payne, aunt of Dann Cantrell, as she recovers from a long illness;
• John Duffy, uncle of Dann Cantrell, as he goes through treatment:

Those serving in the world:

• The Rev. Pieter Oberholzer and his partner, Fanie Zondagh, and the staff at Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (I AM) in South Africa, serving LGBT people and allies;
• Catherine Coon and the Children of Hope Project in Uganda;
• the St. Francis Transitional Ministry Team;
• all who work for justice and seek peace in the world.

THE SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE of St. Francis Lutheran Church will be celebrated on February 5 with the commemoration of the patron saint of Denmark, St. Ansgar, and the patron saint of Finland, St. Henry.  The year 2006 is significant as we look back to the history of our community with the earthquake of 1906 in Ansgar Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church and The First Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Without knowing our past, we cannot envision what the future could be.

WORSHIP PLANNING COMMITTEE.  Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room.  Please come and join in planning for the Lenten Season.

WRITING THE SACRED Workshop.  Saturday, January 28, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM come and be inspired by the talented and gifted Ray McGinnis to release the closeted writer hiding within you and express your unique spirituality and its giftedness.  The fee is only $10.  Speak to one of the pastors if you need a scholarship.  Please call the office to pre-register so adequate preparations can be made.

ANNUAL MEETING:  Please note that our annual meeting will be held Sunday, February 12 following the 11:00 am worship service.  The meeting agenda will include adoption of the 2006 budget and elections for congregation council, council officers, nominating committee and audit committee.  An official meeting notice will be mailed to all voting members in late January.  Please save the date.

PASTOR ROBERT'S NEW CELL PHONE NUMBER is (415) 516-5878.  His residence phone is (415) 558-8978.  You can reach him any time except Mondays, his day off unless, of course, you have a pastoral emergency.

EVOLUTION SUNDAY will be celebrated on February 12th.  We are joining a nationwide ecumenical effort to support the work of scientists and to provide an alternative language of faith and science from that of the religious right and so-called creationism and intelligent design.  More details will follow.

SUNDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP:  How does one practice the presence of the Holy Spirit?  Join the lively discussion at 9:45 AM as the Adult Study Group comes close to finishing its study of Living Buddha, Living Christ.  All are invited and welcome.

HOSPITALITY HOUR serves about 60 to 65 people each Sunday morning at 8:45.  Volunteers are needed to help with welcoming, serving juice, preparing breakfast, and cleaning up.  Speak to Chuck Hancock, Gabriel Proo, Max Kirkeberg, Michael Callahan, Pr. Brenner.

HOUSE BLESSINGS DURING EPIPHANY.  In Matthews Gospel when the magi saw the shining star stop overhead, they were filled with joy.  On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother.  In the home, Christ is met with partners, spouses, children, friends and visitors.  In the home love is lived out day by day.  Invite the pastor to lead the blessing of your home or make the blessing a family affair.  Requests for a house blessing are available in the pocket of the Worship Folder.

PARTICIPATION IN ST. FRANCIS CHOIR. Each Sunday morning rehearsal is at 9 AM.  (Yes, you can do it!)

HELP US UPDATE OUR MEMBERS BOARD:  Max Kirkeberg will be available over the next several weeks to take your picture during coffee hour.

EXPERT HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE:  Friends of St Francis Childcare Center parent Monica has immediate openings. Call Monica to leave a message at 415-407-2215 or Nancy Record at 415-861-1818 to get your New Year off to a clean start.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP A YOUNG WOMAN THROUGH COLLEGE?  A good friend of Sylvia Braselmann and Kathy Emery and a science teacher at Mission High School, Derrlyn Tom, is setting up a scholarship fund for Jacqueline, one of her students.  Scholarship donations will be tax-deductible, and any amount is appreciated.  Talk to or email Sylvia (sbraselmann@rigel.com). Thank you!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:  Nancy Record is the St. Francis contact person and can help you find a time to participate in this project to make affordable housing available to needy families (H 415-346-3029). Choose your day:  January 28, 31; February 4, 9; March 2, 3, 11, 12.

Weekly Schedule

Sun 22	Mon 23	Tue 24	Wed 25	Thu 26	Fri 27	Sat 28	Sun 29
8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH)	.	.	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:00 AM Little Maxi Kirkeberg presents: National Parks of the Southwest 6:30 PM Worship Planning Committee (CR)	.	.	10:00 AM Writing the Sacred Workshop (PH)	8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH)

Participants for Sunday, January 29
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Presiding Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher Mari Irvin
Assisting Minister Jessica Prentice
Lector Arthur Morris
Healing Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Crucifer Stephen Lawson
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Mark Pritchard
Counters Michael Callahan & Jim Kowalski
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Church Council
Altar Flowers Dale Leininger

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