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St. Francis Times

September 30, 2007
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Robin Ressler
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Lawrence Mortensen
Lector                      Weihaur Lau
Organist                   Dr. David Schofield
Ushers                     Scott Beckerley & Rose Woodvine
Coffee Hour Host     Property Committee
Counters                 Brad Hubert & Scott Beckerly
Flowers   Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God from Diane and Jim DeLange in memory of Jim's mother Mae DeLange Haggerty on her 100^th birthday

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

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Jeffrey Meinster, friend 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, receiving high doses of chemo 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.

SAN DIEGO MAYOR LISTENS

Mayor Jeffy Sanders of San Diego, California reversed his public opposition to same-sex marriage last Wednesday, while also revealing that his adult daughter is a lesbian. Mayor Sanders signed a City Council resolution supporting a legal fight to overturn California's prohibition on same-sex marriage.

He had previously said he would veto the resolution. "Two years ago, I believed that civil unions were a fair alternative," he said at a news conference. "Those beliefs, in my case, have since changed. The concept of a 'separate but equal' institution is not something that I can support."

Proportionately! Christ sacrificed everything for us on the cross. We are called to sacrifice our gifts of talent, time and money so that others may share in God's Word and blessing.

Today, a 5^th Sunday of the month, there will be a Fifth Sunday Forum after worship. Today's topic is an introduction to our real estate presented by the Property Committee. Members should have received a memorandum with information on the St. Francis properties. The Property Committee also hosts a generous coffee hour.

Come on Saturday, October 7th at 10 AM, and have brunch and fellowship. Lend a hand filing music from our choral library with members of the choir. There is a large backlog of musical scores which need to be organized and filed. Many hands make the work light. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to support our music program.

Celebrate My Birthday
with Katy and Me

Saturday Eve.
November 10

OUR CHOIR SEEKS SINGERS

The St. Francis Choir provides a great opportunity to make music together with a fun, diverse group. If you know of a friend or colleague who might have interest in singing, concerts and services with us, please invite them to either come on one Sunday for service and hear the choir sing and meet Dr. Schofield. They can also email or call the church office expressing interest in the choir. Commitment is minimal. Attendance every week is NOT mandatory, but operates on a come as you can basis. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9 AM.

ST FRANCIS AND FRIENDS SUSAN B KOMAN RACE TEAM

"Last Sunday 22 persons, (15 of them from St. Francis) participated in the Race fore the Cure, raising about $9,300, more than double the previous high. This race was particularly memorable since Pastor Robert was in it - the first time a pastor has joined in the fun. The planning committee of the St. Francis and Friends team - Nancy Burns, Deb Coté, Marilyn Jackson, Barbara Kling, Nancy Loewe and Pat Stein - want to thank everyone for their help and generous support.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOOD BASKET

Please 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

COMMUNITY NIGHT ENDS

Community night has served many in the past and has been an important ministry of St. Francis. However, attendance recently has dropped down to none. Council has decided to cancel community night for the near future so more focus can be placed on starting the Sunday school. I will direct families towards the Sunday school. This decision will be reevaluated if interest in having a community night resurfaces. Pastor Dawn

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Lectionary for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

• First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
• Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
• Gospel: Luke 17:5-10
• Psalmody: Psalm 37:1-9

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Brandee Marckmann
Lector                      Leona Lee
Organist                   Dr. David Schofield
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                    Needed
Coffee Hour Host     Needed
Counters                  Dale Leininger & Diane DeLange

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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