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St. Francis Times

September 23, 2007
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher                  Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Assisting Minister     Grant Burger
Healing Minister      
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Gene Clark
Lector                      Dave Walda
Organist                   David Schofield
Ushers                     Scott Beckerley & Susan Tucceri
Coffee Hour Host     Ron Merk
Counters                 Jim Kowalski & Susan Tucceri
Flowers   Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God from Jack and Barbara Kling in memory of those who have died from breast cancer, and in honor of the walkers in today's Susan B Koman for the Cure Race

First Reading:      Amos 8:4-7
Second Reading  1 Timothy 2:1-7
Holy Gospel:         Luke 16:1-13
Psalmody:            Psalm 113

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Peter Wong and Jeffrey Meinster, friends of Timur Muhrlin
• 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.

PLAQUE UNVEILED
LAST SUNDAY

Last Sunday an historic plaque was unveiled at the south end of the front of the church building - just above the foundation stone. In the coming weeks the copper time capsule will be sealed into the open top of the foundation stone and the stone will be bricked in for, God willing, the next 100 years.

Gratefully! Everything we are, have, and use comes from God, including the gift of Christ and the community of believers. It all begins with God and in gratitude we put God first.

Every fifth Sunday of the month a forum is held during coffee hour for congregation, council and pastors to share and to learn about issues of our common life. The first was devoted to worship and feedback was received and is being acted upon. On Sunday, September 30 the Property Committee will lead the forum. An informational memorandum in a pre-addressed envelope has been prepared that can be picked up today, Sunday September 23rd, to read before next week’s meeting. Members and Friends are encouraged to pick up their copy today. Envelopes remaining will be mailed on Monday.

For our exciting Sunday School to succeed we really need to have you as a teacher. Teaching will be in 4-6 week segments and there will be training and lots of material support. Please, prayerfully consider becoming part of the teaching team. Please see Pastor Dawn as soon as possible.

Celebrate My Birthday
with Katy and Me

Saturday Eve.
November 10

WE CARE

If you would like one of your pastors to listen to your concerns or pain, don’t hesitate to ask us -make an appointment, or ask us to call you or mark the pew card. We can be distracted at times on Sundays, so it is best to set aside another time when we can really listen. Pastor Robert and Dawn

"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.

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

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Lectionary for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

• First Reading: Amos 81a,4-7
• Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
• Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
• Psalmody: Psalm 146

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher                  Chris Wogaman
Assisting Minister     Robin Ressler
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                  
Lector                      Needed
Organist                   David Schofield
Ushers                     Susan Tucceri & Rose Woodvine
Flowers                    Diane and Jim DeLange
Coffee Hour Host     Property Committee
Counters                  Brad Hubert & Scott Beckerley

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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