Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for January 18, 2009

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

First Reading:      1 Samuel 3:1-20 Second Reading  1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Holy Gospel:        John 1:43-51 Psalmody:           Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
	WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Damaris Copperud, hospitalized; ex-wife of Richard Copoperud the father of Ted Hyrons Ron Merk Bruce Jervis Evan Ardley Bill Hunter Bob Douglas Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron Lisa's daughter Amber, with addiction problems, and son Aaron serving in Iraq Humberto Valle, friend of Dale Leininger, diagnosed with lymphoma Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis our shut-ins Robert Gardiner, friend of Pastor Robert 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. The congregation of Holy Cross Lutheran, Newmarket, Canada, and their Pastors Hutchings and Ketola, recently suspended by their synod of the Evangelical Lutheran of Canada for installing Pastor Lionel Ketola who is openly gay

LEE McCORMICK DIES

That senatorial presence and robust reader of Scripture, our dear friend and brother, Lee McCormick slipped from a coma into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 9th, after a brief illness. Our condolences go to his partner Paul and his family. Lee was a world traveler and invited people regularly to his church, St. Francis. We will miss him.

Blessed are they who die in Jesus Christ.

ELAINE WHITNEY PROMOTED

Elaine Whitney, principal of Bayshore Elementary School, has been promoted to Assistant Superintendant of the Bayshore School District.

Congratulations Elaine!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF ST. FRANCIS?

We invite you to attend three membership inquiry classes that will take place on Saturdays January 24, February 7, and February 22 in the Saint Clare’s room from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The new members will be received on Transfiguration Sunday February 22. For questions contact Pastor Robert or Pastor Dawn.

Please note that on Sunday, February 8th after worship St. Francis Lutheran Church will hold its Annual Meeting in the Parish Hall. All committee reports are due by Sunday, January 18. Please have your report in by then so that the office can produce copies to mailed in advance to members or emailed as a PDF for those who so request.

SATURDAY GROCERY SORTING

Thanks to all of you kind folks who have signed up since last Saturday to help with the sorting of the food received through the Food Runners Program. We now have a full slate for all the Saturdays.

Below is the schedule for the month. This schedule will also be posted on the SVDP webpage for future reference.

SVDP Saturday Food Runners Schedule (Updated 1/21/09)
11:15 A.M.—1:30 P.M.

1st Saturday
1. Carl Tebell
2. Grant Burger
3. Max Kirkeberg
4. Nancy Record
5. Gabriel Proo

2nd Saturday
1. Carl Tebell
2. Chuck Hancock
3. Dave Walda
4. Paul Johnson
5. Anthony Manson

3rd Saturday
1. Carl Tebell
2. Gene Clark
3. Jim Barron
4. Paul Brenner
5. Tom Metz

4th Saturday
1. Carl Tebell
2. Barbara Kling
3. Dave Somers
4. Michael Deschenes
5. Charles Schuler

5th Saturday
1. Carl Tebell
2. Robert Goldstein
3. Michael Petrelis
4. Brad Hubert
5. Martin Thompson


St. Francis is grateful to Food Runners, a local 20 year nonprofit that picks up perishable food from restaurants, stores, bakeries and other businesses that deal in food, and delivers it to shelters and programs that feed the hungry. This program delivers on average 10 tons of food a week.

Can You Give a Ride?

Bob Douglas is now living at Grove Street Extended Care at 1477 Grove Street in San Francisco. Both pastors have been visiting him. Bob would like to hear from others too. His room number is 310, bed A and the phone number is 415-563-0565.

Bob would like to attend service at St Francis but needs a ride. Can you help? If you are willing to pick up Bob and take him to church and back, please contact one of the pastors.

The Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center's Spring Fling will be held on the evening of May 2nd, 2009 at the Swedish American Hall. More information to follow.

San Francisco Interfaith Coouncil to Sponsor an Inauguration Eve Prayer Service at Grace Cathedral, January 19

What: The San Francisco Interfaith Council will sponsor a prayer service in preparation for the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. Clergy and laity representing Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism will participate.

All are welcome to attend. The event will also recognize the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have celebrated his 79th birthday on January. 19.

Date: Monday., Jan. 19, 5 p.m. The service will last approximately one hour.

Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., at Taylor St., Nob Hill, San Francisco

Cost: Free, donation appreciated

Heidi K. Zuhl Manager of Public and Media Relations
415-749-6364 (office); 415-430-7109 (cell)
heidiz@gracecathedral.org / www.GraceCathedral.org
1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
More information: Call 415-749-6300 or visit www.gracecathedral.org

The Sign-up list for January through March 2009 is on the Parish Hall bulletin board. Please take a moment to sign up and help at worship service. Thanks.

EXTRAORDINARY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES GATHERING
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

All Are Welcome!

A day of Fellowship, worship, Music, Workshops and Community Meal

This gathering will bring together members of the ELM roster, volunteers, donors, supporters, congregations and new friends. Our focus for the day will be learning more about the diverse ministry being done by Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries.

And we’re thrilled to announce special musical guests, Coyote Grace! (www.coyotegrace.com)

No charge for this event; donations accepted.

To stay up to date on the latest developments email: Rachael at operations@elm.org.

Lectionary for next Sunday

• First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10

• Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

• Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

• Psalmody: Psalm 62:5-12

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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