Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for September 13, 2009

HOLY CROSS DAY

Sunday's Readings

• Isaiah 50:4-9a
• James 3:1-12
• Mark 8:27-38
• Psalm 116:1-9

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Richard Copperud
• Jack Kling
• Glenda Lisk
• Susan Tucceri
• Bill Hunter
• Bob Douglas
• Les, father of Richard Peterson
• The father of Rob Zampetti
• Sylvia Beckerley, stepmother of Scott Beckerley,
• Larry, uncle of Steve Lawson
• Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Eileen, the mother of a friend of Ken Hedrick
• Debby Schert, friend of Paster Paul
• our shut-ins
• 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.
  

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  The stewardship committee has designed a three-week small group discussion group series, Greeting the Fall with Thought and Purpose where in the context of Bible Study we can begin to dialogue about the outcome of the ELCA's new policy of ordaining LGBT clergy in committed relationships and what that may mean for St. Francis.

  While no final decisions will be made during the discussions, the groups, starting this week, will give us the opportunity to discern our faith community’s identity and purpose, to grow in our spirituality and to learn about one another. The groups will meet at 6 p.m., and hors d’oeuvres or a light meal will be provided. If you would like to participate in one of the groups, please contact the host directly:

  Keith Skelly and Bob James will host a group at their home in Cole Valley on the following Tuesdays: September 15, 22, and 29.

  Paul Johnson will lead a group at the church in the St. Clare Room (the small room upstairs near the church office) on the following Wednesdays: September 16, 23, and 30.

  Gene Clark will host a group at his home in Glen Park on these Thursdays: September 17, 24, and October 1.

  The weekly Adult Forum will also discuss the future of St. Francis and the ELCA beginning with its September 13 meeting.

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  Watch for your GALA Invitation in the mail

  
  

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  WORSHIP PARTICIPANT SIGNUPS TODAY

  Today is “Bring-Your-Calendar” Sunday. The Stewardship Committee is hosting coffee hour today and signing up members for worship assistant duties (crucifers, assistant ministers, bringing flowers, etc.). Please consider ways in which you can use your gifts to enrich our worship experience here at St. Francis. The current available openings can be viewed on the church website under Worship Participants.

  
  

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  Hosts for the table are still needed for: 7:30 - 8:30 AM 2 persons 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM 2 persons 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 1 Person Contact Pr. Dawn or Brandee

  
  

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  SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

  Due to Chuck Hancock’s retirement, and Rose Woodvine’s new work schedule, a volunteer is much needed to help set up for Sunday morning’s Hospitality Hour. This involves making the coffee, arranging food on the plates, and tasks such as putting sandwiches together.

  This help is needed Sunday mornings from approximately 7 to 8 AM. This is a wonderful and fulfilling outreach to those in our community! Come and join us.

  Questions? Call Pr. Dawn at (415) 621-2635 ext 12.

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  HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RECENT CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

  * The council has begun the process of calling a pastor who will succeed Pastor Goldstein. A nominating committee has been established to select candidates for a call committee. On Sunday, November 15, a meeting will be held for the congregation to elect the members of the call committee.

  * Our budget is on track thus far, with expenses lower than expected.

  * The council approved two endowment grants. One of the grants supports the activities of Lutherans Concerned/North America at the ELCA Churchwide assembly, and the second grant provides funding for the printing of a family education booklet to help ethnically diverse families decrease rejection and increase support for their LGBT children. The booklet is an initiative of the SF State's Family Acceptance Project.

  
  
  

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  Lectionary for next Sunday

  • Jeremiah 11:18-20
  • James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a
  • Mark 9:30-37
  • Psalm 54

  
  

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  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

  Contact us:

  Directions to St. Francis: Ext 21
  Worship Service schedule: Ext 20
  Pr. Robert Goldstein: Ext 11
  Pr. Dawn Roginksi Ext 12
  Senior Center Coordinator: Ext 12
  Dave Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: Ext 10
  Clifton King, Sexton
  Susan Tucceri, Congregation President
  Janet Thuesen, Treasurer

  Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

  General Email: St.FrancisSF - at - sbcglobal.net

  The Rev. Robert Goldstein: RevRGoldstein-at-sbcglobal.net
  The Rev. Dawn Roginski RevDRoginski-at-sbcglobal.net
  Dr. David Schofield StFrancischoir-at-sbcglobal.net
  David Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF-at-sbcglobal.net

  Deadline for Times material is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate all submissions according to space availability.
   

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