Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for April 25, 2010

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sunday's Readings

• Acts 9:36-43
• Revelation 7:9-17
• John 10:22-30
• Psalm 23

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.

• Lucy Walda
• Jack Kling
• 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
• Moonyeen, friend of Paul Brenner
• 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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  ST. FRANCIS CELEBRATES NEW ELCA LGBTQ POLICIES

  

  Last Sunday, April 18th, members, friends and visitors celebrated both in worship and at coffee hour that the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has approved policies for which St. Francis and First United Lutheran Churches stood for in 1990 and were expelled from the ELCA in 1995.

  The ELCA Church Council also welcomed Extraordinary Lutheran Ministry clergy. Such ELM clergy are getting invitations from synod Candidacy Committees to submit their documents so that the process of their joining the ELCA clergy roster can begin.

  Your Congregation Council continues to meet with synod officials about St. Francis and the ELCA. Because the trial of 1990 was a joint national and synodical action, while we have the support of the synod, we are trying to determine what the national church expects. One avenue is to petition the ELCA Church Council to rescind the expulsion order since the actions of the 2010 Churchwide Assembly render it moot. Whatever happens the whole congregation will make the final decision.

  
  

  SENIOR DRAWING FOR MOTHER’S DAY

  The Senior committee is having a drawing to raise money for the senior program. Prizes include a beautiful homemade afghan throw made by Diane Marshall (the daughter of Beverly Hines) and other fabulous prizes. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. See Pr, Dawn, or Beverly Hines to purchase tickets. Get them while they are hot!!

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  BISHOPS AT WELCOME’S FREE FARM

  Sierra Pacific Synod Bishop Mark Homerud and Episcopal Bishop Marc Andrus examine some seedlings

  On April 17, 2010, ecumenical clergy gathered to bless the all the Free Farm spaces. Even the ELCA synod bishop (Mark Holmerud) and Episcopal bishop (Marc Andrus) were in attendance.

  Pr. Dawn was responsible for blessing the gate. Pr. Dan Solberg shared the history of the space and pointed out that some of the bricks from the old St. Paulus Church form the labyrinth. Text for the ritual can be found at http://urbanshare.blogspot.com/2010/04/blessing-of-free-farm-ritual.

  
  
  

  DR. DAVE PLAYS THE CATHEDRAL ORGAN

  Our organist, Dr. Schofield will play an hour long, all Bach program on the great Ruffati organ at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough St. at Geary St. on Sunday, May 2nd at 3:30 pm. The concert is free, donations accepted. The program includes the St. Anne Prelude and Fugue, Fantasie in G major, the Pastorale, and some of the individually transmitted organ Chorales.

  
  

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  WORSHIP PARTICIPANT TRAINING Crucifer/Torchbearer - May 23, 2010

  
  

  It’s hard to believe that I’m starting the process that will culminate in the AIDS Walk of July 18. But this is the time to begin planning. Equally unbelievable is that I continue to be the self-appointed Team Captain.

  As in previous years, in one week, I am going to register everyone from last year’s team. If you cannot do the Walk this year please phone me (415-282-6022) and I will remove your name. I promise to be pleasant about it —or not to be unpleasant.

  The Lutheran team members last year raised most of the funds in 2009 and I’m hoping you’ll do it again. And we welcome any newcomers. Here are the team members from 2009:

  Cory B., Patrick B., Sylvia B., Paul B., Grant B., Rob B., (what a group of B’s!), Mike C., Richard C., Debbie C., Diane and Jim DeL., Jeannie DeM., Michael D., Greg E., Kathryn G., Robert G., Marcel G., Beverly H., Rachel H., Brad H., Susan H., Marilyn J., Greg J., Robert J., Bruce J., Paul J., Hans-Christian K., Max K., Brian K., Stephen L., Leone L., Dale L., Mitch B., Adam M., Michael M., Brandee M., Carol M., Bill M., Karen O., Anika and Denise O., Gabriel P., Nancy R., Jim R., Robin R., Dawn R., Eric S., Ruth S., David S., Pat S., Carl T., Susan T., Sarah W.., Marsha W.

  So, once again, if you can’t do the Walk call me at 415-282-6022. And above all, thanks for all your support year after year after year.

  
  
  

  ARCHIE HAS A GAY FRIEND NOW

  SF Chronicle, Friday, April 23, 2010

  NEW YORK, (AP) --Riverdale High is getting its first gay character. Archie Comics announced Thursday that in an issue out Sept. 1, the long-running comic will introduce its first "openly gay" character, Kevin Keller. The strapping blond will defeat Jughead in a burger eating contest, win the affection of Veronica and wrestle over how to gently rebuff her flirtations. Jon Goldwater, co-CEO of Archie Comics, says the introduction of Kevin is "about keeping the world of Archie Comics current and inclusive."

  
  
  
  
  
  • Apr 25 Paul Groth
  • Apr 27 Steve O'Rourke
  
  
  

  Lectionary for next Sunday

  • Acts 11:1-18
  • Revelation 21:1-6
  • John 13:31-35
  • Psalm 148
  
  

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  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

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