TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

First Reading:      Isaiah 55:1-5
Second Reading  Romans 9:1-5
Holy Gospel:        Matthew 14: 13-21
Psalmody:           Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Cathy Singleton, aunt of Pastor Dawn in a severe auto accident
• Debbie Lawson, mother of William Brogan
• Shana Reznek, friend of Janet Thuesen
• Lisa's daughter Amber, with addiction problems, and son Aaron serving in Iraq
• Bill Hunter
• Bob Douglas
• 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 who use our facilities, especially our Seniors, and those attending the 12-step programs that meet here. We pray for their continued health, happiness and success.

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.

	Congratulations to Ken Hedrick and Walter Huxley who were married in the intimate setting of St. Francis on Thursday, July 24th. If you are getting married please let us know and send us photos please.

HOUSTON TEXAS ORDINATION

From Lutheran True Confessions and Pastor Robert

On Saturday, July 26 about 150 people assembled at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas to participate in the ordination extra ordinem of Pastor Lura Groen. Pastor Groen is rostered with Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries and was called by Grace on April 27 to serve as pastor. Pastor Arnold Tiemeyer (below) presided at the Rite of Ordination. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray of Garrett Theological Seminary preached. Participating in the ordination were clergy from the ELCA, ELM, the Lutheran Church in Canada, the Episcopal Church, the Presbyterian Church, the United Church of Christ, and the Roman Catholic Church. Dr. Goldstein represented St. Francis, and recently ordained Pastor Leon Ketola passed on the ELM stole to Pr. Lura. Grace Church is located in the Montrose section of Houston —an area of artists and other progressives in this Texas city. Grace has an exciting past of support for LGBTQ persons and a likewise promising future. ELM (Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries) is an organization designed to roster and support brave clergy who refuse to abide by the national church’s unjust policy of requiring only LGBT clergy and laity to be celibate. Ordinations are extraordinary because the official Lutheran Church would not ordinarily ordain, but is in keeping with historic Lutheran teaching.

	WINE TASTING FOR THE KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
The St. Francis and Friends team for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure invites you to a wine tasting and finger food event
Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:00-6:00
Hosted by Debbie Cote and Nancy Burns at their home 4645 California St
Our own, Scott Beckerley, will be the specialist serving 12 wines from K&L Wine Merchants
All money raised will go to the San Francisco Susan G Komen for the Cure Foundation to fight breast cancer Suggested contribution for this event: $25 (scholarships are available)

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)

HOME OF FAMILY OF FRIENDS OF ST. FRANCIS CHILDCARE CENTER RANSACKED

One of the center’s hard-working families returned home Monday, July 28th to find their apartment torn apart, their dog cowering under a bed, and everything of value stolen. Items that had been major investments to this family were gone—a digital camera, Dell computer, the boy’s Playstation and Xbox were gone. And many personal items were missing.

Gabriel, aged 9 and his brother aged 7 were afraid to go to bed. Their mother told me she knows the most important thing is they are all safe.

When bad things happen to good people, small gestures of kindness can make a big difference. If anyone has an idea about helping out, please contact me at the Childcare Center.

Nancy Record
861-1818

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.

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

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!

Lectionary for next Sunday

• First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18

• Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15

• Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

• Psalmody: Psalm 85:8-13

  
  

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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 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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