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St. Francis Times

January 7, 2007
Baptism of Jesus

Presiding Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Grant Burger
Healing Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Sacristan Samuel Aller
Crucifer Ken Broshous
Lector Jessica Prentice
Ushers Gene Clark & Chuck Hancock
Altar Flowers
Coffee Hour Host
Counters

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Leona Lee;
• Bill Hunter;
• John, friend of Michael Mallory;
• Ollie Payne;
• John Duffy;
• Rick Anderson;
• Susan Kools and family, for the death of Susan's mother Loretta McEvilly;
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center, recovery from major surgery;
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Pastor Bradley Schmeling and St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, as Pastor Schmeling challenges the Southeastern Synod and the ELCA for their unjust policies against gay and lesbian persons by declaring his committed relationship to Darin Easler, already removed from the clergy roster because of their relationship.

Those serving in the world:

• The Rev. Megan Rohrer, Missionary to the Homeless of SF through The Welcome Ministry;
• 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.

Another BRING YOUR CALENDAR SUNDAY is set for next Sunday, January 14 after worship in the Parish Hall. We will be asking folks to serve as coffee hosts, ushers, lectors, crucifers and assisting ministers from January through March.

The sign-up sheet is posted downstairs, so go ahead and get a head start by signing up. Please check with Ken Broshous and Grant Burger if you have any questions.

CONGREGATION ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting for 2007 will be held on Sunday, February 11, following worship service in the Parish Hall. All voting members are encouraged to attend.

On August 8, 2006, Bishop Ronald Warren, SE Synod ELCA filed formal charges against The Rev. Brad Schmeling because of his committed relationship with Rev. Darin Easler. St. John's, which stands in solidarity with Pastor Schmeling, prays the ELCA will change its policy or that Bishop Warren will drop the charges before a disciplinary hearing is scheduled to begin on January 19, 2007.

During the hours that the trial is in session, members of St. John's will keep vigil. Those wishing to keep watch and pray in solidarity during this time with others around the world may register online at http://www.stjohnsatlanta.org/prayervigil.

On Friday evening, Jan 19 at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary at St. Francis we will hold a Service of Prayer and Solidarity with the people of St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta.
More info: http://www.stjohnsatlanta.org.

TRANSITIONS

As our liturgy today celebrates the Baptism of Jesus, we also entered the Epiphany Season because in that story of Jesus' Baptism God is revealed, thus ending the Christmas Season.
To mark this end, the Christmas tree is taken down. Please take the time to stay after worship and help remove the tree decorations.

Update on Bill Hunter

Bill, making progress after his stroke, said, "Tell everyone I am still plugging away!" You can visit Bill or write to him at the Lawton Healthcare Center, 1575 7th Avenue, San Francisco CA 94122. The cross street is Lawton Avenue.

YOUR INPUT WANTED

The 100th Anniversary Committee asks for suggestions of what chould be included in the foundation stone for the next 100 years. We will consider all suggestions but space is limited. Contact the office.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Participants for Next Sunday

Presiding Minister   Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher   Fr. Evan Ardley
Assisting Minister Rachel Hoobing
Healing Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Sacristan
Crucifer   Sarah Wells
Lector   Needed
Ushers   Needed
Altar Flowers   Needed
Coffee Hour Host   Needed
Counters

Please take note of the opportunities available to assist with the worship service. There are open slots for upcoming Sundays. Please sign up on the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall.

Safeway parking permits are available in the back of the church. The permits allow parking for Sunday services ONLY.

St. Francis Lutheran Church

A Place for Gathering: Memory, Presence and Promise
152 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-1111

(415)621-2635, FAX (415)621-8819

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