First Reading:      Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Second Reading  Romans 4:13-25 Holy Gospel:        Mark 8:31-38 Psalmody:           Psalm 22:23-31
	WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Sylvia Beckerley, stepmother of Scott Beckerley, the father of Ted Hyrons Jan, sister of Pastor Anita Hill Ron Merk Bruce Jervis Bill Hunter Bob Douglas Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron Pr. Lionel Ketola Humberto Valle, friend of Dale Leininger Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis Eileen, the mother of a friend of Ken Hedrick 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.

JOIN A LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUP

The first week of Lenten Discussions has occurred. If you are interested, of joining, please contact one of the hosts listed below:

The discussions begin at 6 P.M.. with a light meal, and offered in a variety of neighborhoods on different days of the week: Brian Border will host on the Tuesdays of March 10 and 17 at the church. Jim Kowalski and Bruce Jervis will host the Wednesdays of March 11 and 18 at their home in Bernal Heights. Paul Brenner will host the Thursdays of March 12, and 19 at his home in the Hayes Valley/Civic Center area.

Don’t forget to pick up your stone at the back for Lenten devotion. Rub your worries into it and bring it back Good Friday.

From Goodsoil.Org

Over two thousand rainbow scarves, created lovingly by volunteers, adorned voting members and supporters alike at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Churchwide Assembly in 2007 demonstrating support for a welcoming church. In August 2009, the ELCA meets for its next assembly.

There are several proposals before the Assembly that pertain to the full inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender members and their families in the life of the church. These decisions will be met with much soul searching and prayer.

To that end, LC/NA would like to provide prayer shawls to be used by participants at the assembly. These shawls will be for use in the chapel area and to remind participants to prayerfully consider every issue. LC/NA is requesting the participation of all Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregations to contribute at least one shawl. The shawls will be tagged with the contributing church’s name and story.

The shawls may be quilted, woven, crochet, or knit. The size should be about 72” x 18”. The design is left up to the person creating the piece. They can be as simple or elaborate as desired, with or without fringe, and of any color – the intent is to have a rainbow of individually colored, not rainbow-colored, shawls.

See Pastor Dawn for the knit and crochet patterns.

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!

Lectionary for next Sunday

• First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17

• Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

• Gospel: John 2:13-22

• Psalmody: Psalm 19

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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