Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for January 25, 2009

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

First Reading:      Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Second Reading  1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Holy Gospel:        Mark 1:14-20 Psalmody:           Psalm 62:5-12
	WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
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

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 25. Please have your report in by then so that the office can produce copies of the Annual Report for distribution to the congregation on February 1st.

Pastor Robert is at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Philadelphia to represent St. Francis at the extraordinary ordination of Steven Keiser. Pastor Robert returns on Thursday.

ELAINE WHITNEY PROMOTED

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

Congratulations Elaine!

RACHEL MARKEL'S BABY

We are very pleased to announce that Rachel Markel Catt (note Rachel’s new name) and her partner, Cassie Rubald have a baby girl, Anna Rubald Catt, born November 15, 2008, 9lbs and 21 inches. Congratulations Rachel and Cassie.

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

We invite you to attend membership inquiry classes that will take place on Saturdays February 7, and February 21^st in the Saint Clare room from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. The new members will be received on Transfiguration Sunday February 22. For questions contact Pastor Robert or Pastor Dawn.

Thanks to all of you who have signed up to help on Saturdays to sort the food from Food Runners. The weekly schedule is now complete. This schedule (below) will soon be on the St Francis website under the Program page.

SVDP Saturday Food Runners Schedule (Updated 1/23/09)
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.

From the January 20^th Meeting:

1. Council is completing its work in preparing the 2009 budget. If you have already pledged for 2009 - thank you! If not, please submit your financial pledge right away. Visit the website for pledge forms or ask Dave Walda at 415-621-2635.
2. Annual Meeting is on Sunday, February. 8^th, after worship. Please plan now to attend this important meeting to vote on the budget and elect new Council members to lead the congregation.
3. Become a Fan of St. Francis on Facebook - search for organizations and connect to the congregation virtually. Contact Pr. Dawn with any questions or suggestions.

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.

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.

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.

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: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

• Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

• Gospel: Mark 1:21-280

• Psalmody: Psalm 111

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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