Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for June 13, 2010

THIRD SUNDAY OF PENTECOST

Sunday's Readings

• 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15
• Galatians 2:15-21
• Luke 7:36--8:3
• Psalm 32

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.

• Rebecca James, wife of Robert James, related to Dieter Schlossinger, Bobette and George James, Ronald Stephens, & Donald Stine, Sr
• Tom, cousin of Dave Walda
• Jonaven,19 months old and hospitalized for cancer
• Sharon McKinnon, friend of Paul Brenner
• Jack Kling
• the father of Rebekah Wu
• Chris Marckmann, brother of Brandee Marckmann
• Richard Copperud (c)
• Glenda Lisk (v,p,c)
• 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.

THANK YOU, PASTOR DAWN
PASTOR DAWN'S FAREWELL Pastor Dawn Roginski’s three year term as Pastor of Parish Programs ends this Sunday. Pastor Dawn brought many skills to her Call and grew in her ministry with us over these last three years. We will miss her. She will be received into the ELCA Clergy Roster (see left) and is currently pursuing a Call to another congregation. Please join us today after worship for a farewell luncheon hosted by our own Lydia Circle! Godspeed and Auf Wiedersehen Pastor Dawn!		FESTIVAL EUCHARIST RITE OF RECEPTION into the Clergy Roster of the ELCA 4:00 pm, SUNDAY, JULY 25 ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1101 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA The Rev. Mark Holmerud, Bishop The Rev. Nancy Feniuk Nelson, Asst. to Bishop Pastors to be Received The Revs. Dawn Roginski, Paul Brenner, Megan Rohrer, Jeff Johnson, Ross Merkel, Craig Minich & Sharon Stalkfleet
VOTE ON RELATIONSHIP TO ELCA SUNDAY, JULY 25 AFTER WORSHIP
At a special meeting of the Congregation Council Sunday, July 25 was selected for the Special and historic Congregational Meeting; to be preceded by a mailing of FAQ’s and an extensive information meeting on Sunday, July 11. An information meeting will be held on July 11 after worship. A luncheon will be provided as we get updated on the nuts and bolts of what has happened. Then we will break out into groups of 6, moderated by a council member, so that everyone has an opportunity to speak, raise questions and discuss with others. Any view will be of equal value. Moderators will not share their own opinions, and someone else in the group will be a recorder. We will then gather to report to the whole group. At that time any questions will be answered and other items will be considered.		The council wants everyone to be as fully informed on the issues so that, after 2 weeks of prayerful reflection, voting members will vote on Sunday, July 25. The constitution requires voting members to be present to vote and to be an active member of St. Francis. An official notice will be sent to members in the near future. May’s Synod Assembly voted overwhelmingly to invite St. Francis to return to the ELCA and this is the constitutional basis for our process. PLEASE JOIN US JULY 25TH FOR THIS IMPORTANT MEETING. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

The Stewardship Committee will be hosting St. Francis’ quarterly Bring-Your-Calendar Sunday coffee hour on June 20. Please bring you calendar on that date and sign up for worship assistant opportunities (crucifer, coffee hour host, providing altar flowers, etc. )

We are especially in need of coffee hour hosts and will have a list of people with us who have indicated interest in hosting so you can find a buddy to help you host. And remember - you don’t have to be a foodie to host coffee hour. This year’s stewardship theme is “Make It Simple”, and the Stewardship Committee would like to remind everyone that coffee hour spreads do not have to be elaborate, just one or two items such as cheese and crackers, or store-bought cookies, is all that is needed.

Thanks to the generosity of Stephen Lawson we now have a laptop for use for committee minute writing and presentations. Council and committee members should make arrangements with Dave Walda to use it. It cannot be taken home.

• June 14 Ken Hedrick
• June 16 Bruce Jervis

Lectionary for next Sunday

• Isaiah 65:1-9
• Galatians 3:23-29
• Luke 8:26-39
• Psalm 22:19-28

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
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
Dr. David Schofield StFrancischoir-at-sbcglobal.net
David Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF-at-sbcglobal.net

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