First Reading:      Exodus 20:1-17 Second Reading  1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Holy Gospel:        John 2:13-22 Psalmody:           Psalm 19
	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.

COUNCIL MEMBERS INSTALLED TODAY

During service today, the council members will be installed for the ensuing year. We will also recognize the individuals who have retired from the council, but dedicated their time and talents to St. Francis in this capacity.

LENTEN DISCUSSIONS

If you are interested in attending one of the discussions during the last week of this series, 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 this Tuesday, March 17 at the church. Jim Kowalski and Bruce Jervis will host this Wednesday March 18 at their home in Bernal Heights. Paul Brenner will host this Thursday of March 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.

WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO SOUTHWEST FRANCE

Lori, a colleague of Elaine Whitney, was diagnosed with colon cancer and has lived with surgery and three rounds of chemotherapy. Her doctors say that traditional treatments have failed to cure her cancer. Lori has found an alternative treatment at the Gerson Cancer Center but this will not be covered by her insurance.

To pay for the treatment, Lori is raffling a trip to France and a three week stay in her home near Bordeaux. The trip includes 2 round-trip tickets to Paris, and round-trip train tickets to Agen France, 60 kilometers from Lori’s house.

Tickets are $20. and the raffle will be held April 4th. For more information see Elaine Whitney after church on March 15^th or March 22^nd.

PAUL BRENNER'S BOOK SIGNING

You are cordially invited to a Book Signing Party with the author on Saturday, March 28, 2 to 4 in the afternoon, in the St. Francis Lutheran Parish Hall. The Party will include a brief review of early Christianities and a reading from the novel. The historic novel is set in 68 CE and tells the story of what happened to the disciple loved by Jesus as he struggled against all attempts to silence his witness. Copies will be available for purchase. Checks and cash only. 10% of sales will be donated to St. Francis. Refreshments served. Congratulations Paul.

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.

A Community Response to an Epidemic of Bay Area Gun Violence
Exhibit now open through March 27

Grace Episcopal Cathedral
1100 California at Taylor
Panel Discussion Friday, March 27, 6-8:30 PM
Panel Discussion on the crisis of gun violence in the Bay Area, its cost to society, and proposed solutions.
Suggested Donation $25

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

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: Numbers 21:4-9

• Second Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10

• Gospel: John 3:14-21

• Psalmody: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

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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