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Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for July 20 2008


TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

WORSHIP PARTICPANTTODAYNEXT SUNDAY
Presiding MinisterPr. Dawn Roginski Pr. Robert Goldstein
PreacherPr. Dawn Roginski Pr. Megan Rohrer
Assisting Minister Bruce Jervis
Healing Minister
SacristanSamuel Aller Jim Kowalski
CruciferSamuel Aller Open
LectorElaine Whitney Rob James
OrganistPaul Brenner Dr. David Schofield
Ushers / Greeters3rd Sunday Usher Team 4th Sunday Usher Team
Sunday School Teacher Scott Beckerley
Coffee Hour HostOpenLeona Lee &
Carl Tebell
CountersBrad Hubert &
Scott Beckerley		 Glenda Lisk &
Rob Byrne
FlowersOpenOpen

There is an opening for next week, July 27 for Crucifer. . If you can help, please sign your name on the chart in the Parish Hall or contact Dave Walda in the office. You may also want to check your schedules and availability for future Sundays to sign up. We appreciate all the help that individuals give for our Worship Services.




First Reading:      Isaiah 44:6-8
Second Reading  Romans 8:12-25
Holy Gospel:        Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Psalmody:           Psalm 86:11-17





Praying Hands

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:


  • Cathy Singleton, aunt of Pastor Dawn in a severe auto accident
  • Debbie Lawson, mother of William Brogan
  • Betty Nelson
  • Lisa's daughter Amber, with addiction problems, and son Aaron serving in Iraq
  • Bill Hunter, recuperating at home
  • Bob Douglas, home
  • Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron
  • Humberto Valle, friend of Dale Leininger, 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 Hope Alive Project in Uganda.
 

CANADIAN BISHOP CENSURES HOLY CROSS CHURCH

Pastor Lionel Ketola

n May, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Newmarket, Ontario, ordained Lionel Ketola, an openly gay person. At their Synod’s assembly this month, Bishop Michael Pryse publicly censured the congregation. To Holy Cross Church, the censure was not unexpected.

However, in a surprise development, the synod assembly also passed resolutions that encourage the bishop and synod council to exercise restraint in disciplining pastors and congregations who in good conscience call pastors like Lionel Ketola.

Bishop Pryse also announced that due to his role as Bishop of that synod and the required procedures, he was “obliged to convene and an investigative Committee to advise the synod council at its November 2008 meeting if further discipline was called for in this violation of church policy…”

 

The Bishop also stated: “the synod council could, upon the committee's recommendation, suspend or exclude Holy Cross from the ELCIC.” And, in light of the rules, the Bishop announced that "neither the ELCIC nor any of our Full Communion partners will recognize the validity of this irregular rite and Mr. Ketola is not recognized as being a rostered minister of this church." The next step will be the appointment of the Investigative Committee to make recommendations to the synod council about whether further discipline is called for in this situation.

Also at the synod assembly, the Treasurer thanked Holy Cross Lutheran Church, a congregation of 280 members, for their gift of $27,000 which helped to bridge a gap in the synod budget.


CONGRATULATIONS JEANNINE!

Jeannine Janson

Our own Jeannine Janson was given a special award at Hearts on Fire. Lutherans Concerned recognizes the valuable contribution Jeannine has made to them in time and money over the last 6 years on the national board. She has been a steady, capable leader and helped propel Lutherans Concerned forward towards their new mission. The distinguished service award is named the Janson Distinguished Service Award in her honor. An endowment fund was also established in her name. We all know how hard-working and valuable Jeannine is and now all her service to Lutherans Concerned has been formally recognized.

Pictures from the event and more details will be in future issues of The Times.


Koman Race for the Cure
basket

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET

Each Sunday we bring to the altar the food put in the basket in the sanctuary. It’s easy to buy an extra can or box and leave it in the basket Sunday morning. 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)


Worship Committee Meeting Moved to

July 29th at 7 PM

BULLETIN #8

July 16, 2008

Since I last wrote this, on July 9th, lots has happened—and all of it good. A couple more walkers have joined us and the amount we have raised on-line has grown from $5705 (July 9) to $11,981 today. See—I told; you I wasn’t discouraged. Even so, most geographers and most Lutherans as of today have raised no funds on-line (16 geographers have raised $7,268.50 and 10 Lutherans have raised $4,712.50). I suspect that will change for the good.

My own track record has also improved, and a week ago I had only mailed 37 folks. As of today, I have sent out 118 letters to Bay Area folks, and 108 letters to friends around the country. As of today, I have received checks from 38 persons and on-line donations from 8 persons, for a total of $3,186 (compared to $1,366 a week ago.)

So—walkers—we’ll see you in Golden Gate Park on the 20th. Keep asking for support. We’ll do fine again.

Maxie


hedge triming

FEAST OF THE PRUNING
OF THE GREAT HEDGE SATURDAY

The hedge trimming starts at 10 AM and runs to 2 PM. Bring your work gloves, water, and anything else appropriate to the occasion.

ADULT FORUM

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.



Usher

Max Kirkeberg
Gabriel Proo
Eric Shifler
Carl Tebell
Janet Thuesen

USHER TEAMS

1st Sunday William Brogan
Chris Buchanan
Steve Casavant Lawrence Mortensen
Timur Muhrlin
2nd Sunday Dave Walda, team leader
Leona Lee
Susan Tucceri
Rose Woodvine
3rd Sunday Rob James
Karen Olesen
Keith Skelly
4th Sunday
5th Sunday Scott Beckerley
Gene Clark

Other individuals may still sign up to usher. Please contact the church office to add your name.


YOUR PASTORS 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. Pastors Robert and Dawn

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

The church office is open from 8:30 am to 5 PM, It is highly recommended that appointments be made when visiting Dave Walda, the Senior Parish Administrator to insure that he will be available to assist you. Thanks!


ST. FRANCIS SUPPORTS
Lutheran World Relief

Please accept our heartfelt thanks for supporting the mission and ministry of Lutheran World Relief. It is in the faith of the members of St. Francis Lutheran Church where the spirit of LWR’s work takes root and grows….

One of LWR’s core values states that “Faith is Active in Love.” The faith you put into action helps LWR extend the love of Christ to people in need around the world. The outcomes are life-changing. Impoverished families, and in fact communities, thrive and flourish because of the gifts that you share.

On behalf of Lutheran World Relief, our board of directors and our partners around the globe, please accept the enclosed certificate (above) as a small token of our vast appreciation. You enhance human dignity and foster justice in the name of Christ. We are grateful.

John Arthur Nunes
President and CEO

SAVE THE DATE!

Brad Hubert and Martin Thompson will be married on Saturday afternoon August 30th.
Details to follow



Sexuality Study

SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON COURSE

The SF Marathon will be held on Sunday August 3rd starting at 5 AM. This run may affect persons traveling in our immediate area. The race will be go toward downtown on Haight Street, crossing Market St at Laguna onto Guerrero. Duboce, and Buchannan will also be affected. The marathon is expected to affect this area from 7: AM to 11:30 AM.




Lectionary for next Sunday

  • First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18

  • Second Reading: Romans 8:26-39

  • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

  • Psalmody: Psalm 119:129-136

    Christ In Home

    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

    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 12
    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

    General Email: St.FrancisSF - at - sbcglobal.net

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

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