Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for August 24 2008

There is an opening for next week, August 31st for Crucifer, and Flowers. Contact Dave Walda in the office.

More ushers are needed, especially for the 3rd Sunday. If you would like to help or need more information, contact Dave Walda at the church office. There is a listing of the usher duties available on the website under “Worship & Spirituality” and from Dave.

We appreciate all the help that individuals give for our Worship Services.

Congratulations to Bruce Jervis and Jim Kowalski who were married on Friday, August 15.
Send us your wedding photos.

You’re Invited

Bradford Christian Hubert & Martin Sven Thompson

request the honor of your presence, participation and celebration in their Union,
invoking God’s blessing through the Rite of Marriage and Holy Communion

Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 2pm

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1111 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco

Reception with light refreshments will follow in Heritage Hall
(lower level of St. Mark’s)

The Merchants of Upper Market & Castro (of which St. Francis Church is a member) recently passed a resolution against State Proposition 8.
Other organizations fighting this proposition are:

EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

(www.eqca.org) located at 2370 Market St 2nd Fl, 415/581-0005 ex 300. Individuals can help by hosting a party or fundraising event, or even becoming an EQCA member and fundraise on-line. See their website for a host kit and more information.

THE NO ON 8, EQUALITY FOR ALL CAMPAIGN (WWW.EQUALITYFORALL.COM)

This organization is composed of many organizations including PFLAG. Persons may volunteer, or host a house party, just to name a few opportunities.

Contact one of these organizations if you are interested in defeating proposition 8.

Please join us at Coffee Hour today to celebrate Aileen Flood’s 90th Birthday.

From Janet Thuesen

“Thank you for all your well wishes and cards throughout this whole year while Shana was ailing and subsequent death. I appreciate all your support.” Shana Reznek passed away August 11th after a 6 year battle with cancer. Janet helped care for Shana.

SENIOR COOK NEEDED

A cook is needed for the Wednesday meals at our Senior Center. The cook would be responsible for planning the meal, purchasing ingredients and cooking the meal on Wednesdays. Some experience cooking for large groups is needed. A detailed job description can be found on the website under What's New.

Contact Pr. Dawn, Director of the Senior Center if you need a copy mailed to you.

All interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Pr. Dawn. Resumes will be accepted until September 30, 2008. The resumes will be reviewed and applicants will be notified if the Senior Committee is interested in an interview. Applicants will be asked to plan, purchase ingredients, and prepare a meal as part of the interview.

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 San Francisco

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)

ARE YOU A GAY OR LESBIAN STEP-GRANDPARENT?

If you are gay or lesbian, age 50 or above, and also the partner to a biological grandparent, you are needed for an interview for a university-related research project. The results from these interviews will better inform us about the role of gay and lesbian grandparents and stepgrandparents in the lives of their families.

Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of social work, is in charge of this project and Judith Levin, MSW will be available for confidential interviews during the months of August and September. Each participant will get a $30 gift certificate for their time in the project. If you are interested in participating or know of someone that may be interested, please email to D.jenkins@tcu.edu. You can also contact David at (817) 808-3676

FOOD BASKET DONATIONS

St. Francis was recently the recipient of at least 50 lbs of food dropped off by a family from our area. This family had obviously just been to Costco and with the help of their two boys, brought in all kinds of food. Some of the food will be used for the Thanksgiving dinner, and some for the Hospitality Hour meals served on Sunday.

St. Francis can use canned soups, vegetables beans, noodles and canned meats for the Hospitality Hour. Donations of the large packages of individually wrapped granola bars, cookies and crackers can also be given to our guests that attend the Hospitality Hour. Contact Chuck Hancock if you have questions about other food that can be used. Food not used at St Francis will be turned over to the San Francisco Food Bank.

BULLETIN #12

August 20, 2008

Last Friday afternoon I met with our team coordinator and together we went through our team roster. Thirty one Lutheran (and friends Tyler and David) raised a total of $19,950. Twenty one Geographers raised a total of $9,837—$300 was donated just to the team. And I raised $13,117. Add all that together and we get $43,204. Yea!

All of the Lutherans were regulars, having walked before, and most have done this every year since we began as a team in 1996. A huge thank you to the nine Lutherans raising over $1000: Jim Asp, Sylvia Braselmann, Grant Burger, Richard Copperud, Greg Egertson, Bruce Jervis, Paul Johnson, Anika Orun and Gabriel Proo. An equally big thank you to the other Lutherans: Diane DeLange, Robert Goldstein, Bev Hines, Marilyn Jackson, Greg Jahnke, Hans-Christian Kasper, Brian Knittel, Jim Kowalski, Steve Lawson, Leona Lee, Michael Mallory, Carol Moilan, Mehmet Orun, Nancy Record, Tyler Reed, Robin Ressler, Eric Shifler, David Somers, Carl Tebell, Sarah Wells and Marsha White.

Photos of the walk will be on display during Coffee Hour.
Maxie

USHER TEAMS

More ushers are needed, especially for the 3rd Sunday. If you would like to help or need more information, contact Dave Walda at the church office. There is a listing of the usher duties available on the website under “Worship & Spirituality” and from Dave.