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St. Francis Times

July 15, 2007
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Rob Byrne
Healing Minister      
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Brandee Marckmann
Lector                      Lee McCormick
Ushers                     Chuck Hancock
Flowers are given to the glory of God from Rusty Clyman and George McCauslan of St. Savior's in honor of their 10th anniversary
Coffee Hour Host     

First Reading:       Deut. 30:9-14
Second Reading   Colossians 1:1-14
Holy Gospel:         Luke 10:15-37
Psalmody:            Psalm 25:1-10

Our thanks to Pastor Paul Brenner who is our organist this morning while David Schofield is on vacation.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Gray Hall, hospitalized
• Faye Robinson
• Jane Huey, mother of James Huey, who has health concerns
• 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
• Doug Oakman, brother-in-law of Dave Walda, with recurring cancer
• Bill Hunter
• Ollie Payne
• John Duffy
• Rick Anderson
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center
• Vera Mariani(Senior Center)
• Pastor Bradley Schmeling and St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, as they ponder their future with the ELCA

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;
• Catharine Coon and the Children of Hope Project in Uganda.

ST. FRANCIS AT ANNUAL AIDS WALK

Attendance at worship is expected to be light today because several members are participating in the annual AIDS Walk at Golden Gate Park. Pastor Dawn Roginski is also walking this year. You can make a pledge by going to: www.AIDSWALK.net/sanfran/index.html.

Team Member: 146
Team Fundraising Goal: $50,000.00
Team $ Raised to Date: $16,980.00

CATHARINE COON TELLS OF UGANDAN PROJECT

Catharine Coon, on leave from her ministry in Uganda, Africa, the Children of Hope Project, which St. Francis supports and prays for every Sunday, worshipped with us and brought greetings. Catharine told of the growing success of her ministry with orphaned children and children head of house-holds. We are very glad that we too can help in the outreach of nurture and healing for children in Uganda, East Africa.

Catharine, Barbara Kling and Rob Byrne

Photos courtesy of Michael Petrelis

Faye Robinson leads coffee hour in Happy Birthday for Lucy Walda, Nancy Burns and even Faye herself! Happy Birthday to all you June babies.

THANKS FOR THE PIANO

Following the requests for the donation of a piano for the Parish Hall, Devon Grant came to the rescue. He donated his Spinet piano so that the Seniors would have a good instrument for their sing-alongs and other piano concerts. Thanks goes to Richard Copperud who funded the cost of moving the piano to the church.

We still need a cover and moving dolly. A cover costs about $200.00, and the dolly is $500.00. Since these expenses were not budgeted, donations for these items are being requested. Those that can contribute toward the cover and dolly should mark an envelope or check for "Piano".

WHY IS OUR FOOD BASKET EMPTY?

Many of us seem to have forgotten about our food basket which sits empty in the back of the sanctuary across the aisle from the baptismal font. The basket was originally intended to be a component of our weekly offering. All of the food that is collected is donated to the San Francisco Food Bank to help feed the 1 in 5 San Franciscans who face hunger each day.

Urgently needed items include: canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna, canned meats, soups, stews and chili, peanut butter and cereal (no glass containers or perishable food, please).

Bring your food offering to church on Sunday mornings and leave it in the basket as you enter the sanctuary.

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SUNDAY CLASS

We are reading Bishop John Spong’s latest book, Jesus for the Non Religious. As usual for Bishop Spong, this too is a controversial and provocative book. Please join us for an animated discussion about our faith in the 21st Century in San Francisco. Pastor Robert

SAVE THIS DATE - SEPTEMBER 23!!

As many of you know, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event raises money for breast cancer outreach prevention and treatment programs as well as funding research grants for work seeking new technologies and treatments to improve survival rates.

Please join the St. Francis & Friends team by registering at www.sfkomen.org or call 415.397.8812. To promote our exciting team effort we are organizing a fundraiser social event at Deb Cote's & Nancy Burns' home and have signed-up to host a St. Francis coffee hour -details for both to follow. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration, and we look forward to having you as a part of our great team. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Barbara Kling (415.584.1568) or Deb Cote (415.933.8108), St. Francis & Friends team co-captains.

NBC'S LAST COMIC STANDING and out lesbian comic Sabrina Matthews performs her hilarious comedy live Tuesday, July 17th 7pm at Club Savoy in Santa Clara, CA. Catch her in an intimate setting all to benefit the God & Gays Gathering in Nashville. TN in August, a live event to bring people together in conversation and healing around homo-sexuality and religion. Tickets: $40 each available at the door or online at:http://www.godandgaysthemovie.com/, Club Savoy, 3546 Flora Vista Ave. Santa Clara, California 95051- Phone: (408) 244-6909 www.clubsavoy.com.

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Lectionary for Festival of Mary Magdalene, the Apostle

• First Reading: Ruth 1:6-18
• Second Reading: Acts 13:26-33a
• Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-19
• Psalmody: Psalm 73:23-28

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Pr. Dawn Roginski
Assisting Minister     Paul Johnson
Healing Minister       Pr. Dawn Roginski
Sacristan                 
Crucifer                   Sarah Wells
Lector                      Glenda Lisk
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                   Needed
Coffee Hour Host     Needed
Counters                  Paul Knutson & Deb 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

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

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