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Participants for Sunday, July 16, 2006
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Presiding Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Jessica Prentice
Lector Deb Tully
Healing Minister Pr. Evan Ardley
Crucifer Ken Broshous
Sacristan Samuel Aller
Ushers Chuck Hancock
Counters Dale Leininger & Scott Beckerley
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Flowers Robert Zampetti
Coffee Hour Host

First Reading:  Amos 7:7-15
Psalmody: Psalm 85:8-13
Second Reading:  Ephesians 1:3-14
Holy Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• John, friend of Michael Mallory, who has serious medical issues;
• Ollie Payne as she recovers from a long illness;
• John Duffy, uncle of Dann Cantrell, as he goes through serious treatment;
• Rick Anderson, friend of Dale Johnson, who is now a resident of Maitri;
• Carl Jech, at home and recuperating after triple bypass heart surgery;
• Pat Stein, partner of Gloria Siech, recovering at home from severe injuries due to a horseback riding accident;
• Diane DeLange, who is recuperating from major surgery;
• Karen Olesen and her family as her mother recovers from a stroke;
• Family of Rose Mitchell, (one of our seniors) who passed on Wednesday;
• the mother of Paul Johnson, who is seriously ill.

Those serving in the world:

• The Rev. Pieter Oberholzer and his partner, Fanie Zondagh, and the staff at Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM) in South Africa, serving LGBT people and allies;
• Catherine Coon and the Children of Hope Project in Uganda,
• our Call Committee: Scott Beckerley, Rob Byrne, Marilyn Jackson, Susan Kools, Jim Kowalski, Dale Leininger, Deb Tully and Marsha White.

ADULT STUDY GROUP  All are invited to join us as we meet to plan program material and subjects for future classes.  Sundays at 9:45 AM.

PARTICIPATE IN ST. FRANCIS CHOIR. Each Sunday morning rehearsal is at 9:00 AM.  “To sing is to pray twice.”

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED Please take a moment to check the sign up lists in Parish Hall. There are open spots for Coffee Hour Host, Usher, and Flowers. If  you can help, put your name on the list, or contact Dave Walda at the office.

MEET WITH THE CALL COMMITTEE FOR PASTOR OF PARISH PROGRAMS: The Call Committee would like to give the congregation the opportunity to discuss your concerns, questions, etc. We are scheduling meetings for Sunday, July 23 10:00 AM and 12:30 and July 30 at 12:30 in the conference room. Please join us!

GAY GAMES IN CHICAGO: Hello! I'm leaving for the Gay Games in Chicago (the gay "Olympics") in just a few days. If any of you have digital cable or satellite Television there will be coverage of the Gay Games via Logo TV (and some other gay TV station.)  Perhaps there will be some things online at the Gay Games website.

Anyway, a quick schedule

Sat. July 15  - Opening Ceremonies;
Mon. July 17 - Dancesport Team competitions (Country Western competitions and team competitions)-  Our team is more than likely competing on this day. We are "Trip the Light Fantastic" from Oakland, CA.
Tues. July 18 Possible competition day for our team if there is overflow from Monday.
Thurs., July 20th  Women's Standard (and Men's Latin)  This day is when my dance partner and I compete in Waltz, Tango and Quickstep.
Sat. July 22nd- Closing Ceremonies;
Sun. July 23rd- Come home.

Peace, Rachel Hoobing

CALLING ALL NOTES, TRILLS, SCALES AND PIPES!  We are moving closer to our August 6 deadline for our campaign to renovate the Organ.  To date, we have $32,800 in pledges and $930.00 in non-pledges for a total of $33,730.  The Organ Renovation Committee thanks all that have contributed so generously.  We are just $6,300 from our goal to complete all five phases of the project.  Information on the project and pledge forms are available from David Walda, the Parish Administrator.

CANADIAN LUTHERAN SYNOD APPROVES SAME GENDER BLESSINGS: Approved by 72% of the voting delegates, the resolution said, "That the Eastern Synod of the ELCIC recognizes that the blessing of same-gender couples who want to make a life-long commitment to one another in the presence of God and their community of faith is a matter of pastoral and congregational discretion.  Authorization to perform such blessings shall require the consent of the pastor and the consent of the congregation or calling agency, as expressed by a 2/3 majority vote at a duly called meeting of the congregation or calling agency, and in consultation with the bishop."

OUR THANKS TO LEAH GOLDSTEIN, Pastor Robert’s niece, for her gift of music this morning. Leah is attending the. Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Thanks Leah!

SAVE THE DATE!  This year's GALA is Sunday, September 17.  The event is extra special because we are commemorating the 100-Year Anniversary of the 152 Church Street Building and Cornerstone.  The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner, silent & live auction and other festivities. We are now accepting auction items.  Talk to your favorite restaurant or store manager today and start bringing in those gift certificates!  Next GALA Committee Meeting is after service on July 23rd.

THE CALL COMMITTEE FOR THE PASTOR OF PARISH PROGRAMS is currently updating the parish profile and needs your assistance in updating St. Francis member demographics. Your participation will assist the committee in the statistical analysis of our members. Within the next week or so, you will be receiving a mailing with the profile data currently on file. Once received, please review the information, make any changes and return it to the church office. Thanks.

OUR VISION OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS IS NEEDED.

Mr. Arsham Parsi, spokesperson for the Persian Gay and Lesbian Organization, said "Individual gays and lesbians in Iran, in the privacy and safety of their homes, on July 19, will light candles in solidarity with the global vigils for the two gay teenagers hanged in Mashad," Parsi commented. "Even though they can't gather in public to demand respect of their human rights, gay and lesbian Iranians will participate in the worldwide action by lighting candles, symbolizing freedom and democracy."

You can join Michael Petrelis and Pastor Robert in this international protest at the San Francisco Remembrance:

Location: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro and Market Streets
Time: 5:00 pm
Contact: Michael Petrelis: http://mpetrelis.blogspot.com/

Sun 16	Mon 17	Tue 18	Wed 19	Thu 20	Fri 21	Sat 22	Sun 23
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)	.	9:30 AM SFLC Staff Meeting (SC) 6:30 PM Church Council Meeting (CR)	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:00 AM Senior Program: Dr. Jerome Franz, Gerontologist, St. Luke's Hospital (PH) 6:30 PM Personnel Committee (SC)	7:30 PM Call Committee for Assoc. Pastor	.	.	8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 10:00 AM Call Committee with Congregation( CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH) 12:30 PM Call Committee with Congregation( CR)

Participants for Sunday, July 23
The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Presiding Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Michael Mallory
Lector Leona Lee
Healing Minister                                                                                       
Crucifer Stephen Lawson
Sacristan Samuel Aller
Ushers NEEDED
Counters Brad Hubert & Ken Hedrick
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Flowers NEEDED
Coffee Hour Host  NEEDED

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