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St. Francis Times

July 30, 2006
The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Presiding Minister Pr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Robin Ressler
Assisting Minister Paul Johnson
Lector Glenda Lisk
Healing Minister Robin Ressler
Crucifer Lawrence Mortensen
Sacristan Samuel Aller & Timur Muhrlin
Ushers Chuck Hancock & Carl Tebell
Counters Glenda Lisk & Grant Burger
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Flowers
Coffee Hour Host  

First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44
Psalmody: Psalm 145: 10-19
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Holy Gospel: John 6:1-21

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Rachel Markel and family in the peaceful passing of Rachel’s grandmother Ione Parkins earlier in July;
• Sara Hall, now undergoing thyroid cancer treatments;
• Paul Johnson and his step-father, Ray Berven, in the passing of Paul’s mother, Ruby, this week;
• George Zampetti, father of Robert Zampetti, still having health issues;
• Paul C for God’s strength and aid;
• John, friend of Michael Mallory;
• Ollie Payne;
• John Duffy, uncle of Dann Cantrell;
• Rick Anderson, friend of Dale Johnson;
• Carl Jech;
• Pat Stein, partner of Gloria Seich;
• Karen Olesen and her family as her mother recovers from a stroke.

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.”

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY SEPT. 17 for the GALA. 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 today after service.

PASTOR OF PARISH PROGRAMS  CALL COMMITTEE

Members of this committee are meeting regularly to prepare for advertising the Job Announcement.  They will have met three times with members of the congregation to hear your vision of what the Pastor of Parish Programs should be and answer questions you might have.  The last meeting is this morning after worship.

Our thanks to the many members and friends of St. Francis who pitched in to help us through our interim transition. Your work is deeply appreciated and made the staff’s work easier.  Thanks so much.

TODAY AFTER WORSHIP SERVICE Meet with the PPP Call Committee in the Conference Room to hear your input and concerns, and answer your questions.

GAY GAMES: FINAL RESULTS In the Standard Ballroom Competition, Rachel Hoobing and her partner came in third place. The Formation Team placed 2nd.

COUNCIL AUTHORIZES THE FORMATION OF THE BELCHER STREET REDEVELOPMENT STUDY GROUP This Study Group will explore options and make recommendations to the council and the congregation on how this property might be redeveloped while keeping in step with our current mission and vision for the future.  This initiative came out of the Council's long-range planning discussion it held at its March retreat.  If you would like additional information, please contact a council member.  The first meeting will be Sunday, October `1, 2006.  Everyone is invited to participate.

SEND THOSE PROFILES BACK Many returns have been received already. Please take a moment to fill out and return yours if one was mailed to you.

UPDATE ON THE ORGAN  RENOVATION PROGRAM We are getting closer to our $40,000 goal.  The contract has been signed and parts ordered for the first three phases, so progress is being made. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN SO GENEROUS WITH GIFTS AND PLEDGES.  For those that have not made a gift or pledge, please contact David Walda, Parish Administrator for a copy of The Organ at St. Francis, or with any questions.  The end of the pledge period is August 6, 2006. All those that contribute can dedicate their contribution in memory of, or in honor of, someone.

AIDS WALK POST-WALK UPDATE  While I still have no “official” figures from AWSF, I can tell you our on-line solicitations now stand at $25,670, an increase of $1,775 since last week. From conversations with Greg E., Brian K., Debbie C., Babs, and Jack K., I am confident our team total now is over $50,000.

A few persons responded to my email of July 24, but I still have not heard from others so I can get a better idea of the team’s total contributions. As my mom said over and over “I’m sure you meant well” (when you let yourself be listed as a team member), I am not whining or pouting. I would appreciate a response from those that have not responded so I know what other contributions will be coming, whether funds were  pledged or not. Please call me at 282-6022, or email at littlemaxiek@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Roy Matlofsky, Rob Zampetti, Brandee Marckmann & Bill Mooney

The 2006 AIDS Walk team of St. Francis and SFSU Geography Department led by Max Kirkeberg

Thanks to all from St. Francis who helped out so well this year!

Sun 30	Mon 31	Tue 1	Wed 2	Thu 3	Fri 4	Sat 5	Sun 6
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) 12:30 PM Call Committee with Congregation( CR)	.	9:00 AM SFLC Staff Meeting (SC)	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:00 AM Senior Program: Presentation from ON LOK (PH)	7:30 PM Call Committee	.	.	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, August 6
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Presiding Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher Pr. Evan Ardley
Assisting Minister NEEDED
Lector Stephen Lawson
Healing Minister Pr. Evan Ardley
Crucifer NEEDED
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Chuck Hancock & Carl Tebell
Counters Dale Leininger & Rob Byrne
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Flowers Weihaur Lau
Coffee Hour Host NEEDED

Please take note of the opportunities available to assist with the worship service. There are many open slots for the upcoming Sundays. If you can help, put your name on the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall.service.

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