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St. Francis Times

November 25, 2007
Consummation of All Things in Christ

First Reading:      Jeremiah 23:1-6
Second Reading  Colossians 1:11-20
Holy Gospel:        Luke 3:33-43
Psalmody:           Psalm 46

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Walter F Huxley
• T. J. Togasaki, a choir member and his brother Peter Togasaki
• Jeffrey Meinster & Jan Marie, friends of Timur Muhrlin
• Shana Reznek, friend of Janet Thuesen
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare 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.

WELCOME MINISTRY BINGO BENEFIT

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ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF ELM BENEFIT ALBUM

The St. Francis Lutheran Foundation gave a grant to the Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries to be used for the production of a benefit album. Titled "Out of the Extraordinary", it has 14 songs donated by various artists. The proceeds from the sale of the album will be used for the vital support of the work of ELM. The album features the songs of some famous Lutheran and GLBTQ artists, two renowned choral groups, a former LLGM Board, a son of a former LLGM board member and more.

The album is produced by the Rev. Megan Rohrer and Amalia Vagts; Executive Producers are St. Francis Luthueran Church Foundation, Ida Hakkarinen, Ellen Maxon and the Rev. Jane Ralph.

The album can be ordered by going to the ELM website, www.ELM.org and following the links. If anyone without internet access is interested in ordering, contact Dave Walda at the office.

The second mailing was sent to members of St. Francis about pledging for 2008. There will be one more mailing to be sent this following week.Please read the materials and consider your involvement with St. Francis next year!

It's time for our Christmas Angels, which benefits the neediest families at the Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center. Nancy Record has names of 16 boys and girls. Interested persons can contact her at the Childcare Center at 415-861-1818. Donations may also be made toward the purchase of Safeway gift certificates which will be distributed to families at the Childcare Center.

JESSICA’S OXFORD CONNECTION

In last Tuesday’s New York Times it was reported that the Oxford English Dictionary has declared our very own Jessica Prentice’s coined word, "locavore" the 2007 Word of the Year.

Locavore refers to using locally grown ingredients, taking advantage of seasonally available foodstuffs that can be bought and prepared without the need for extra preservatives.

In the San Francisco Chronicle of June 1, 2005, "Calling themselves the Locavores, the women -- Lia McKinney, Jessica Prentice, Dede Sampson and Sage Van Wing -- are passionate about eating locally and have devised a way to show others how to do that, too. With San Francisco as the center, they have drawn a circle with a 100-mile radius from the city, and are urging people to buy, cook and eat from within that "foodshed" -- or their own foodshed, based on where they live."

Pastor James and Diane DeLange with Mayor Newsom at the Annual Interfaith Council Mayor's Breakfast at Cathedral Hill Hotel held on November 20.

BELCHER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Church Council is looking for members of the Congregation who are interested in working on the Belcher Street Redevelopment Project. The Committee will consist of representatives from Council and the Property Committee, members from the Congregation as well as Sally Large from the St. Francis Childcare Center. If interested, please contact by email, Susan Tucceri, President of the Church Council stucceri@larkcreek.com or talk to her after service on Sundays.

In addition, Council is soliciting ideas or thoughts that members may have on the proposed Belcher Street Project They may be submitted in writing to the church office, attention Susan Tucceri or sent to her email. Please be specific as possible. As with all projects at St. Francis, the Belcher Street redevelopment will be a collative process.

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. Pastors Robert and Dawn

	ADULT FORUM HAS A NEW BOOK
	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. This Sunday only Dr. Karen Bloomquist, Director of Studies of the Lutheran World Federation will speak. Pastor Robert

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Francis serves a meal to the homeless every Sunday morning. The committee welcomes all to come see this efficient ministry that serves up to 60 people each Sunday. We would also like you to consider volunteering for this ministry, even if you cannot help every Sunday.

ST FRANCIS WEBSITE

Stay up-to-date on the events at the St. Francis website www.St-Francis-Lutheran.org! The site has a calendar, the weekly edition of the Times, and other information about St. Francis.

Let us know what other information you would like to see on the website. Contact the Parish Administrator, Dave Walda if you have suggestions.

TRIP TO SCANDINAVIA, THE BALTICS AND ST. PETERSBURG

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland plans a trip to this area of Northern Europe in August 2008, If you are interested and would like more information, contact Pastor Ross Merkel (510) 530-6333.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE CALENDAR

Lectionary for the First Sunday of Advent

• First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
• Second Reading Romans 13:11-14
• Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
• Psalmody: Psalm 122

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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