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St. Francis Times

September 9, 2007
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Jessica Prentice
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Deb Tully
Lector                      Brian Border
Ushers                     Chuck Hancock & Susan Tucceri
Coffee Hour Host     Koman Race for the Cure
Counters                 Glenda Lisk & Mike Callahan
Flowers   Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God from Barbara Kling in honor of Jack Kling on his 78^th birthday.

First Reading:       Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Second Reading   Philemon 1-21
Holy Gospel:         Luke 14:25-33
Psalmody:            Psalm 1

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Faye Robinson
• Jane Huey, mother of James Huey, who has health concerns
• James Huey
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
• Doug Oakman, brother-in-law of Dave Walda, in treatment for cancer
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center
• Robert Webber, recuperating from surgery
• Shirley Castaveda (from our Senior Center) recovering from surgery
• Mary Domenichini (from our Senior Center) under bed rest for leg problems
• 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.

is our theme for 2007-08. Beginning at worship today, and continuing every Sunday throughout the year, we will hear one of our own tell their story of being involved at St. Francis and why being part of this congregation’s ministry is so important to that person.

Our weekly Q&A also begins today with this question: What is stewardship? Stewardship refers to the responsibility that we have in wisely using the gifts that God has given to us - our resources of time, abilities and money.

Next week: How is stewardship lived at St. Francis?

Here’s Stewardship of Life for you:

Coffee Hour is provided this morning by the Race for the Cure Team. Our thanks to Deb Cote and Nancy Burns and their team! Be a good steward of your health and of the health of all women as we raise money to fight breast cancer.

SUNDAY SCHOOL A MONTH AWAY

Sunday School will start October 7th. Thanks to all who have contributed supplies for the Sunday School. We now have plenty of crayons and glue sticks, scissors and markers. With your continued commitment of time and prayer, we can make Sunday school a success. -Pastor Dawn

SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The materials have arrived! The Sunday school committee will meet on Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 PM. We will review the materials and make a plan for the teachers. We still need members of this committee and teachers. Please consider using your gifts for this ministry! -Pastor Dawn

UPDATE ON THE FOOD BASKET

It has been wonderful to see the basket of food processing to the altar during Sunday worship. Some of the food has been used to make soup for the homeless, which is one of their favorite meals. Please continue to bring your food offering to church on Sunday mornings and leave it in the basket as you enter the sanctuary.

Food that can be accepted include: canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna, canned meats, soups, stews and chili, peanut butter and cereal (no glass containers or perishable food, please). Some of the food will be used for Sunday’s Community Hospitality. The remaining donations will be given to the San Francisco Food Bank.-Pastor Dawn

SUNDAY CLASS

We continue to read Bishop John Spong’s latest book, Jesus for the Non Religious. As usual this is a provocative book. Please join us for an animated discussion. Pastor Robert

"It's not too late to join Team St. Francis & Friends in the Run/Walk/Sleep-in for The Cure to Breast Cancer. Sign up on-line by visiting: http://race.sfkomen.org, and then, click on "Join An Existing Team". The Run/Walk/Sleep-in for the cure is September 23rd. Upcoming sponsorship and informational activities include coffee hour on September. 9th, and an afternoon wine & cheese mixer at the Cote-Burns home on Sept.15th. Hope to see folks at one or more of these events!"

SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE AFTERNOON OF WINE AND CHEESE EVENT

When: Saturday, September 15, 2007, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: The Home of Deb Cote and Nancy Burns
Parking: Valet
Host: Deb Cote and Nancy Burns
RSVP by September 9 to Deb Cote

Please join Deb and Nancy for this fun event and join the fight against breast cancer. Have a drink, a bite to eat, mingle with and meet new friends, and participate in the raffle or limited silent auction.

If you are unable to come but would like to make a donation, please submit your checks to any team member. Checks should be payable to Komen San Francisco Race for the Cure, or visit the website http://race.sfkomen.org,, and make your pledge to our team on-line. All donations are fully tax deductible.

JEWISH ADVENTURE IN THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

A series is being offered at the City of San Francisco, Rosenberg Library on graphic novels with Jewish themes. The series is free. The first session is on Sept. 10, 3-4:30 PM in room 305. Advance sign-up is required. Call 415-452-5548. There are four additional sessions during the fall. More info is available at http://www.ccsf.edu/Library/letstalk.html.

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Lectionary for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

• First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14
• Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
• Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
• Psalmody: Psalm 51:1-10

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Chris Wogaman
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Stephen Lawson
Lector                      Marilyn Jackson
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                    Nancy Burns & Deb Cote
Coffee Hour Host     Leona Lee & Carl Tebell
Counters                  Jim Kowalski & rob Byrne

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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