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St. Francis Times

January 14, 2007
Second Sunday after Epiphany

Presiding Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher Fr. Evan Ardley
Assisting Minister Rachel Hoobing
Healing Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Sacristan Samuel Aller
Crucifer Sarah Wells
Lector Gene Clark
Ushers Chuck Hancock
Altar Flowers
Coffee Hour Host Carl Tebell
Counters Paul Johnson & Glenda Lisk

First Reading:  Isaiah 62:1-5
Second Reading:  1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Holy Gospel: John 2:1-11
Psalmody: Psalm 36:5-10

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Bill Hunter;
• John, friend of Michael Mallory;
• Ollie Payne;
• John Duffy;
• Rick Anderson;
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center, recovery from major surgery;
• 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 today 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. Bradley Schmeling (left) because of his commit-ed 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.

Dear members of St. Francis, do sign up for the Prayer Vigil on the above site. It is very easy to do. Ask Rob Byrne and Pastor Robert who have signed up. And do bring our spiritual energy in the Holy Spirit to bear on the people and proceedings in Atlanta by attending the Vigil here on Friday.

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.

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.

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

The church office requests that those giving large amounts of pennies in the collection plate put them in penny rollers first. Thanks.

BIRTHDAYS

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Participants for Next Sunday

Presiding Minister   Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher   Rachel Hoobing
Assisting Minister Rachel Markel
Healing Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Sacristan
Crucifer   Michael Mallory
Lector   Stephen Lawson
Ushers   Needed
Altar Flowers   Leona Lee
Coffee Hour Host   Leona Lee & Kirsten Havrehead
Counters Rob Byrne & Dale Leininger

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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