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St. Francis Times

October 7, 2007
Festival of St. Francis and St. Clare

First Reading:      Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
Second Reading  2 Timothy 1:1-14
Holy Gospel:        Luke 16:19-31
Psalmody:           Canticle of St. Francis

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Chris Wogaman
• 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.

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.

Willingly! As we are moved by the Holy Spirit to give our time, talent, and money, we should do so willingly, as God has given us all that we have.

A Mini GALA on Saturday evening November 10^th

The Gala Committee needs items for the silent auction. Certificates are very popular, but anything is welcome! Items can be left in a box located in the church office. Please fill out a form describing the item and who it is from, etc. The Gala Committee appreciates the efforts of the congregation and your help! Without you, November 10^th would not be possible.

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 SENIORS ROAST BEVERLY HINES

Last Wednesday's Senior Program was a special time for the seniors and the rest of the staff to thank Beverly Hines for her superb leadership of the program for the last few years. The pictures tell the story:

	ADULT FORUM BEGINS NEW STUDY
	Join us in the reading and discussion of a new book on understanding the Bad News of the religious right. Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Conference Room. Pastor Robert

OFFICE HELP NEEDED

October 10^th through October 17^th our Parish Administrator Dave Walda will be on vacation. Can you help answering phones and receiving packages?

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

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Lectionary for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

• First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
• Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
• Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
• Psalmody: Psalm 111

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

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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