FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

First Reading:      Exodus 19:2-8a
Second Reading  Romans 5:1-8
Holy Gospel:        Matthew 9:35-10:15
Psalmody:           Psalm 100

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Betty Nelson, hospitalized
• Bill Hunter, recuperating at home
• Bob Douglas, home
• Bill Lawson, father of Steve Lawson, recovering
• Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron
• George Elles, one of our seniors, recovering from surgery
• Humberto Valle, friend of Dale Leininger, recently diagnosed with lymphoma
• Diane Reyneker, teacher at Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• our shut-ins
• Robert Gardiner, friend of Pastor Robert
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center

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.

OUR MINI-GALA IS COOKING THE BOOKS

Look out for the Baby Trikers!!

	GALA AUCTION
The church office has received a number of donations for the auction. There is still time to bring items to the church by tomorrow, June 16th. Artwork, event tickets, gift certificates, decorative items, food, wine and recycled items and more can be submitted. Some of the auction donations received so far are: > Candle Scaping Kit > Russian Plates > All-Clad Grill Pan & Enameled Pannini Press > Safeway Giftcards > Hearts of San Francisco photograph by Roman Kominski > Gift Certificate to Bodywork Massage > 1945 White Rose Sewing Machine in a mahogany cabinet

Today the St. Francis St. Vincent DePaul Committee will be hosting a bake sale to raise funds for their programs. Look for the table in the Parish Hall after worship and please purchase some freshly baked goodies. Proceeds go to a good cause.

	NEW ELCA SYNOD BISHOP IN PRIDE PARADE
The Rev. Mark Holmerud, bishop-elect of the Sierra Pacific Synod, which includes San Francisco congregations, has indicated that he will join the Lutherans Concerned contingent in the annual Pride Parade this June 29th. Join us, and many from the upcoming Hearts on Fire national assembly at San Francisco State University, in this exciting witness as a gateway of healing for the many thousands who see us as both LGBTQ and Christian.

May 9, 2008 Dear Friends at St. Francis I just wanted to write to let you know your financial support and ELM make a difference to me. I am not only your missionary at-large in South Africa, but also a member of the ELM roster, and we are gathered together this weekend for our annual retreat. And I am grateful for what you do for ELM! Pastor Oberholzer, IAM

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET

San Francisco has nearly 150,000 persons who live under the threat of hunger.

Consider purchasing extra cans of food, and bring them on Sunday to put in our basket. Food not used for Hospitality will be donated to the San Francisco Food Bank. 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).

BULLETIN #3

The team has grown by one—another geographer has signed on. But though I was annoyingly present at the coffee hour last Sunday, no one from the church joined the team. What to do? Two strategies to “grow the team” : If current team members would ask friends, neighbors, co-workers, relatives, etc. to join in our walk, we would certainly grow. So could you do this, please? Pretty please? A second strategy would be for more of you team members to go for “Star Walker” status—i.e. aim to raise over $1000.00. Folks, it’s not that hard. And it sure does add to our team total. OK—See you Sunday. Maxie

Adult Forum is currently reading La Vida Sacra. This book is about Hispanic religion and liturgy and how we can begin to understand its many gifts to enhance our life and worship as Christians.

Join us on Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Conference Room.

As you know our ushers do fantastic work. But we need some more efficient method for setting up ushers for each Sunday. We have come up with the concept of “One Sunday a Month Ushering Teams”. Briefly, there will be five teams of ushers for the four Sundays of every month –plus a fifth Sunday team. The beauty of the concept is that you usher only one Sunday a month and if your particular Sunday won't work for you the rest of the team covers your absence. You just let your team leader know if you cannot be there. If you are interested in participating sign up on the sheet posted on the board or see one of the Pastors. Below is the current teams listing. Pastor Robert

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

Though the church office is open from 8:30 to 5 PM, it is important that appointments be made when visiting Dave Walda, the Senior Parish Administrator. Since Dave has been given the responsibility of property manager, he may not always be in the office, but out attending to the property duties. Please call ahead and make an appointment with Dave to insure he will be at the office for your business. Thanks!

FROM CATHERINE COONS
	We’ve had our regular holiday programs for the Kampala kids, plus our on-ongoing Saturday Clubs. Letter-writing and giving out of school supplies took place just before the second school term of the year started a couple of weeks ago.
	We plan to air a documentary on Hope Alive! on nation-wide television, as well as create shorter secular and Christian versions that I and others can show in the U.S. to raise awareness about what Hope Alive! is doing to meet the overwhelming needs here in Uganda. I’ll let you know dates as they become available.
	Other exciting news is that we are now sponsoring almost 500 kids and are enrolling more! Just today we hired a site manager for our Masaka site, and we have someone we’ll be interviewing for our Kampala site, as well. May God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in your life through Jesus Christ.
Catharine Coon, Director, Hope Alive! catharinecoon@worldventure.net P.O. Box 40059, Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda [011] 256-772-371-766

A St. Francis member has donated a scholarship of $85 towards registration costs. If you are interested please see the pastors. See below for registration info. Will you join us?

POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT NIGHT MINISTRY

The San Francisco Night Ministry is currently hiring two administrative positions. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them send a resume, or contact me for a full job description or more information at: sfnightministry@aol.com. Deadline for resume' submissions to this e-mail address is June 16. 

God's peace be with you,
Lyle Beckman
Night Minister

Office Administrator: Part-time, minimum ten hours per week, flexible days and hours. $ 25.00 per hour, no benefits provided. Basic office and computer skills required. Interested persons should send inquiries and/or resume's to sfnightministry@aol.com by June 16, 2008.

  Financial Manager: Part-time, minimum five hours per week, flexible days and hours. $ 20.00 per hour, no benefits provided. Basic office and computer skills required, as well as knowledge of QuickBooks. Interested persons should send inquiries and/or resume's to sfnightministry@aol.com by June 16, 2008.

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Lectionary for next Sunday

• First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13

• Second Reading Romans 6:1b-11

• Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39

• Psalmody: Psalm 69:7-18

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  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

  Contact us:

  Directions to St. Francis: Ext 21
  Worship Service schedule: Ext 20
  Pr. Robert Goldstein: Ext 11
  Pr. Dawn Roginksi Ext 12
  Dr. David Schofield, Music Director: Ext 23
  Senior Center Coordinator: Ext 22
  Dave Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: Ext 10
  Clifton King, Sexton
  Susan Tucceri, Congregation President
  Treasurer: Janet Thuesen

  Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

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  The Rev. Robert Goldstein: RevRGoldstein-at-sbcglobal.net
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  Dr. David Schofield StFrancischoir-at-sbcglobal.net
  David Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF-at-sbcglobal.net

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