Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for January 17, 2010

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Sunday's Readings

• Isaiah 62:1-5
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
• John 2:1-11
• Psalm 36:6-10

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: To improve our ministry to those members of the congregation remembered in prayer, we are indicating those who would be open to a visit (v) phone call (p) and/or card (c). Contact the church office for further information.

• Steve Casavant
• Brandy, sister of William Brogan
• Karen Olesen (c) and the husband and son of Cathy May (Karen’s cousin) who passed away in Seattle
• Richard Copperud (c)
• Glenda Lisk (v,p,c)
• Susan Tucceri
• Bill Hunter (p,v)
• Bob Douglas (v,c)
• Angie Tedder, aunt of Russ Morgan
• Phyllis Frohmuth, great aunt of Russ Morgan
• Les, father of Richard Peterson
• The father of Rob Zampetti
• Sylvia Beckerley, stepmother of Scott Beckerley,
• Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Debby Schert, friend of Paster Paul
• Grace, mother of Dan Jones
• 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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  Hand sanitizer is available on the table in the Narthex as a precaution to prevent the spread of germs. Please feel free to use it. However, if you do become sick, please stay home so that others attending here do not become infected. Thanks.

  ST FRANCIS PRESENCE AT HISTORIC FEDERAL RALLY

  From ABC news TV Report

  
  

  On a cold Monday morning before dawn outside the Federal Court building, Deb Cote and Nancy Burns were joined by Pastors Dawn and Robert and hundreds of others in a vigil led by members of the religious community before the federal court trial on Proposition 8’s. After the sun rose, they both spoke very powerfully to the crowd on waiting to be married legally in the eyes of the state. (pictured below)

  
  
  
  

  The message was clear: There is another religious view of same sex marriage and it is very positive. Debbie and Nancy made that point well when the spoke flanked by their pastors. Great job Nancy and Deb! The news video can be accessed at: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7211474&pid=7211543.

  
  
  

  ELCA DISASTER RESPONSE HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

  Your help is needed today to bring immediate relief and continued hope for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

  About 3 million lives, one-third of Haiti’s population, are affected by this earthquake.

  Financial gifts are urgently needed. Your gifts to ELCA International Disaster Response, designated for Haiti Earthquake Relief, will be used entirely—100 percent—for immediate relief and ongoing recovery in Haiti. Your prayers and generous gifts will make a life-saving difference. Please give today during the offering. Your $’s given via St. Francis will go directly to help.

  To give directly to the ELCA by credit card, visit www.elca.org/disaster or call 800-638-3522.

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  Monday, Jan. 18 is Martin Luther King Day. We will remember Dr. King and his Christian witness to Jesus and Justice in the Prayers of the People. The Church Office will be closed Monday.

  ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING Sunday, February 7, 2010 after worship. Election of Council Officers & Approval of 2010 Budget All Committee Reports are due by Sunday January 24 so that the annual report can be produced for distribution to the congregation on January 31st. Please email reports to Dave Walda or leave it on his desk.

  Sunday, January 24, 2010 12:30-2:00 PM Lee’s 70th Birthday celebration in the Parish Hall, with lunch and party games hosted by the Lydia Circle. All members and friends of St. Francis are welcome!

  
  

  Ash Wednesday Services 1:30 PM & 7: PM

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  WORSHIP PARTICIPANT TRAINING

  The Liturgical Deacons will be offering training for the worship participant positions of crucifer and torch bearer on February 28th, and assisting minister on March 21st. Both training days will occur after worship service and coffee hour. This is chance to find out more about these important worship roles, and hopefully, inspire you to take the leap-of-faith and give the lector role a try some Sunday morning.

  If you have any questions, feel free to speak with any of the deacons -- Grant, Burger, Bruce Jervis and Paul Johnson-- or Pr. Dawn.

  
  
  

  UPDATES TO ELCA DOCUMENTS

  There are number of documents being revised by the ELCA to allow for GLBT people to serve in ELCA rostered ministry. The ELCA is inviting responses to these drafts.

  Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries (ELM) may develop an official response but it would be good for us to add our thoughts as well, so they can hear from a congregation directly affected by the proposed changes. You can find the documents here: http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Vocation/Rostered-Leadership/Ministry-Policies.aspx

  
  

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  RIVERS IN THE DESERT

  Reception, Reflection and Vespers

  DATE

  February 13, 2010
  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  $40.00 per person

  EVENT

  Join us in honoring the congregations of First United Lutheran Church and St. Francis Lutheran Church on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Ordinations of the Revs. Jeff Johnson, Ruth Frost, and Phyllis Zillhart.

  LOCATION

  St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1111 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA

  QUESTIONS

  Invitation is coming in the mail. Contact Greg Egertson at (415) 722-4224

  
  

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  CARD FROM THE KNUTSONS

  
  

  The church office received this card from Paul and Kristi Knutson who moved back to Minneapolis, MN. Clockwise from top their lovely, growing children: Emma, Jasper and Penelope.

  
  
  

  Many thanks to Max Kirkeberg who arranges altar flowers from the Saturday Foodrunner’s delivery when no one has signed up to otherwise provide them. Thank you, Max!

  
  
  

  USHER TEAMS Click here
  

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  • January 18 Grant Burger
  • January 18 Paul Johnson
  • January 23 Ken Broshous
  
  
  

  Lectionary for next Sunday

  • Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
  • Luke 4:14-21
  • Psalm 19
  
  

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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
  Brandee Marckmann, 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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