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St. Francis Times

May 27, 2007
Festival of Pentecost

Presiding Minister    Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher                  Dawn Roginski -Pastor Elect
Assisting Minister     Jessica Prentice
Healing Minister       Dawn Roginski -Pastor Elect
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Eric Shifler
Lector                     Bob James
Ushers                    Jim Asp & Chuck Hancock
Coffee Hour Host    Kirsten Havrehed & Tom Tragardh
Counters                 Dale Leininger & Grant Burger
Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of whose who have died in service to our nation

First Reading:       Genesis 11:1-9
Second Reading   Acts 2:1-21
Holy Gospel:        John 14:8-17, 25-27
Psalmody:            Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

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)
• Olga, a neighbor in the community, going in for surgery
• 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.

DAWN ROGINSKI BEGINS MINISTRY

Pastor-elect Dawn Roginski began her ministry at St. Francis on Monday, May 14th. Dawn preaches this morning for the second time as Pastor- elect of Parish Programs.

Lutheran Lesbian and Gay Ministries (LLGM) has sent out invitations for Dawn’s ordination on Saturday afternoon, June 16th at 2 PM and installation on Sunday, June 17th during morning worship.

BLESSING OF THE BIKES TODAY

A Rite of Blessing of the Bikes and their riders for the AIDS Lifecycle ride will occur during coffee hour following the worship service this morning. Please pledge to Michael Mallory and Dale Leininger.

A NEW ERA BEGINS AT ST. FRANCIS

Dawn Roginski stepping into the pulpit last Sunday signaled the long period of transition at St. Francis is coming to an end.

According to our Vision we have planned for a Lead Pastor and 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, as 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.

AIDS WALK 2006 VIDEO

Steve Lawson has placed his short video about last year’s AIDS Walk on YouTube. This video includes inter-views from members of St. Francis who were part of the walk.

There is a link to YouTube under "What’s New" on the St. Francis website. Or copy the following link to your browser: http://www.youtube.com/v/vitNdFBxsO8 Now you can watch it as many times as you want.

NAME THAT TUNE THIS WEDNESDAY

The senior program for Wednesday will feature a dance program with a new twist. Seniors are welcome to come at 10:30 for the program followed by lunch. As usual, the cost is only $2.00.

LUTHERANS CONCERNED / BAY AREA MEETS HERE

Members of the oldest LGBT advocacy organization in the Lutheran Church met last Saturday, May 19 at St. Francis. Also meeting with them was Ross Murray from the national office. Russ was here to continue developing plans for the Biennial Assembly of Lutherans Concerned that will be held in early July of 2008 at San Francisco State University.

We at St. Francis are planning to make St. Francis a Hospitality Center during that event. Pastor Robert is a co-chair of the local branch, LC/San Francisco-Bay area and Max Kirkeberg is also a member.

LLGM MISSION ALERT AVAILABLE

The May 2007 issue of Lutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministry’s Mission Alert is available on the Narthex table. It features the upcoming ordination of Dawn Roginski at St. Francis next month.

"LEARNING TO FLY"

"Learning to Fly", a documentary to be shown at the LBGT Film Festival, will feature Rachel Hoobing and her ballroom dance competition for the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago last year. The film will be shown on Saturday June 16, 11:30 AM at the Roxie Film Center. Information is at www.frameline.org or 415-703-8650.

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Lectionary For The Feast of Holy Trinity

• First Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4
• Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5
• Gospel: John 16:12-15
• Psalmody: Psalm 8

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Paul Brenner
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Dawn Roginski - Pastor Elect   
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 
Crucifer                   Ted Hyrons
Lector                      Jack Kling
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                   Diane & Jim DeLange
Coffee Hour Host     Leona Lee & Carl Tebell
Counters                  Paul Knutson & Debora Tully

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

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