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St. Francis Times

May 20, 2007
Seventh Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Dawn Roginski -Pastor Elect
Assisting Minister     Ken Broshous
Healing Minister       Dawn Roginski -Pastor Elect
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Leona Lee
Lector                     Patrick Brandt
Ushers                    Bob James & Keith Skelly
Coffee Hour Host    Carl Tebell & Dave Walda
Counters                 Paul Knutson & Scott Beckerley
Flowers are given to the glory of God from Beverly Hines in memory of her husband Dwayne Hines

First Reading:       Acts 16:16-34
Second Reading   Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Holy Gospel:        John 17:20-26
Psalmody:            Psalm 97

DAWN ROGINSKI BEGINS MINISTRY

Pastor-elect Dawn Rogin-ski began her ministry at St. Francis on Monday, May 14th. Dawn preaches this morning for the first time as Pastor-elect of Parish Programs. LLGM has sent out invitations for her ordination on Saturday afternoon, June 16th and installation on Sunday, June 17th during morning worship.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Faye Robinson, at home recovering from surgery
• Jane Huey, mother of James Huey, who has health concerns
• Hilda, aunt of Deb Cote, diagnosed with breast cancer
• Tony Michelini, co-worker of Eric Shifler, under going lung cancer treatment
• Bob Douglas
• James Huey
• Rob Zampetti’s father, recovering
• Brian Knittel’s mother
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
• Bill Hunter at home
• Ollie Payne
• John Duffy
• Rick Anderson
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center, recovery from major surgery
• Martha Littlefield, who completed radiation treatments (from the Senior Center)
• Pastor Bradley Schmeling and St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, as they appeal the verdict of the Hearing Committee

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.

MUSIC AT ST. FRANCIS

CHORAL MUSIC FROM THE BALTIC LANDS

Sacred and Profane
Rebecca Seeman, Director
Saturday, May 19th at 8 PM - tickets available at the door

A NEW ERA BEGINS AT ST. FRANCIS

When Dawn Roginski steps into the pulpit this Sunday, her action does a whole more. The long period of transition is about to end.

According to our Vision we have planned for a Lead Pastor and a Pastor of Parish Programs. Now Pastor Robert Goldstein and Pastor-elect Dawn Roginski have been called to those respective positions by St. Francis through the Holy Spirit.

Ever since the gradual departures of our four pastors, The Revs. James DeLange, Phyllis Zillhart, Ruth Frost and Michael Hiller, we have been in a period of transition -a long transition. Now that stage is coming to a close. We give thanks for their ministries with us.

Throughout the long period of transition many have stepped forward to keep our ministries going. We thank you all. In regard to the ministry of worship we thank especially Prs. Paul Brenner and the late Jim Lokken, Fr. Evan Ardley, and the many who have been preachers and worship committee members during that time. Upon Dawn’s ordination we will have two pastors to preach and preside. Along with them we continue to have the vital ministries of lay Assisting Ministers, Crucifers, Lectors and Ushers. Thanks for being there then and now!

SUNDAY CLASS

We are reading Diana Bass' Christianity For the Rest of Us, a real alternative to the religious right and a model with which to test St. Francis' vision.

FIFTH SUNDAY FORUM

The next fifth Sunday, July 29th, will be our first Fifth Sunday Forum and it will combine the coffee hour with an open forum of Council and Congregation on our worship life. Another Fifth Sunday Forum is planned for September 30th as an open forum on our Property.

ATTENTION PRIDE PARADE & AIDS WALK PARTICIPANTS

If you are planning to walk in either the Gay Pride Parade or the AIDS Walk you need a Tie Dyed T-shirt. Bring a clean white t-shirt to the Tie Dye party held at St. Marks at 6 PM Saturday May 19th.

BLESSING OF THE BIKES NEXT SUNDAY MAY 27

We will have a rite of blessing of the bikes and their riders for the AIDS Lifecycle ride next Sunday during worship service.

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Lectionary For Day of Pentecost

• First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
• Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17
• Gospel: John 14: 8-17
• Psalmody: Psalm 104:24-34

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher                  Dawn Roginski - Pastor-Elect
Assisting Minister     Jessica Prentice   
Healing Minister      
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Eric Shifler
Lector                      Needed
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                   Needed
Coffee Hour Host     Needed
Counters                  Dale Leininger & Grant Burger

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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