Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for April 4, 2010

FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION

Sunday's Readings

• Acts 10:34-43
• 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
• Luke 24:1-12
• Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

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.

• the father of Rebekah Wu, (of our choir)
• Chris Marckmann, brother of Brandee Marckmann
• Richard Copperud (c)
• Glenda Lisk (v,p,c)
• Susan Tucceri
• Bill Hunter (p,v)
• Bob Douglas (v,c)
• 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
• Grace, mother of Dan Jones
• our shut-ins
• Those who use our facilities, especially our Seniors, and those attending the 12-step programs here, and the Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center. 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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  OUR EASTER FLOWERS

  Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of the Risen Christ by Randy Thueme and Iris Vaughan.

  We wish to thank the following members for their generous donations of Easter flowers and plants:
  
  Chris Buchanan
  Grant Burger
  Greg Egertson
  Aileen Flood
  Beverly Hines
  Paul Johnson
  Max Kirkeberg and Gabriel Proo
  Glenda Lisk
  Nancy Loewe
  Lawrence Mortensen and Timur Muhrlin
  Carl Tebell
  Randy Thueme
  Tom Tragardh
  Iris Vaughan
  Dave Walda
  Lucy Walda
  Sarah Wells and Marsha White

  And a big thanks to Iris Vaughan for taking the leadership on this project. Thanks, Iris.

  
  
  

  ST FRANCIS CHOIR DOES IT AGAIN

  The St. Francis Choir, under the direction of Dr. David Schofield, performed their Passion music concert last Sunday afternoon. Those who have been to Sunday services are familiar with the accomplishments of this fine choir, and, on Sunday afternoon, would not have been disappointed either.

  Dr. Schofield received the following note from a couple who happened to be passing by:
  
  “My wife and I were passing by St. Francis Lutheran Church this past Sunday at 4:00 and noticed the program for Passion Music. We entered the church and were very impressed with the concert which you conducted. The singers were excellent and the whole ensemble projected the pieces beautifully. It was a splendid musical occasion for Palm Sunday and we wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the performance which we discovered completely by chance. Thank you very much. Peter and Heide.”

  
  

  A BIG thank you to all who made our TRIDUUM such a spiritually powerful experience. Especially our Sacristans, led by Sam Aller, our Assisting Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Crucifers, Dave Walda and the Pastors.

  
  

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  Dear Pastor Robert,

  Thank you for your continued work for peace and justice through your partnership with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Because of your committed support, next year we will be expanding to 4 houses in the Bay Area and have 22 volunteers at 17 placements!

  On April 17, 2010 we will be celebrating 30 years of working for peace and justice at our 30th Anniversary Celebration. Our local church partners, non-profit partners, Local Support Committee (LSC) members, and alums will be coming together to “Reconnect, Recharge, and Reinvest” at Newman Hall in Berkeley, and we would like to invite your congregation to join us at this momentous occasion.

  James Boyd,
  LVC Board member.

  From Pastor Robert:

  I hope we can be present for this event. If you would like to join me and others please speak to me, call or email me. If you cannot go, then offering envelopes are available in the upper narthex on the long table under the front window.
  
  You can learn more about LVC at: LutheranVolunteerCorps.org
  
  You can email locally: BayArea@LutheranVolunteer Corps.org

  
  
  
  
  

  WORSHIP PARTICIPANT TRAINING

  Training for assisting ministers, crucifers and torch bearers will be held during the next two months. The following training has been rescheduled. If you are interested, please contact Pastors Robert or Dawn. Assisting Minister training - April 11, 2010 Crucifer/Torchbearer - May 23, 2010

  
  
  

  Lectionary for next Sunday

  • Acts 5:27-32
  • Revelation 1:4-8
  • John 20:19-31
  • Psalm 118:14-29
  
  

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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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