Thursday Announcements November 9, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES During last Sunday's All Saints liturgy, we were remiss in naming, honoring and remembering Saint Francis members who died since last All Saints' Day 2022. Nola Schwab Jeanne Matthews Lynn Jacobson Jill Wozniak Lucretia Green Kenny Larson Pati McLellan Jerry Leonard Joe Blundell We invite your thanksgiving for the lives of our beloved saints and continued prayers for their loved ones.
Recent Attendance Trends Month-to-Month July: 46 August: 59 September: 50 October: 54 Six Month Averages As of the end of July: 63 As of the end of August: 62 As of the end of September: 60 As of the end of October: 55 Saint Francis' offices will be closed November 22 and 23. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy Thanksgiving! From the office—Ann’s Announcements In honor of our Veteran's--Thank you for your service! Birthdays Christian Bach November 13 Nina Betz November 15 Kathy Shambaugh November 15 Linda Mitchell November 18 Ralph Moreno November 18 The people of Saint Francis are delighted to announce longtime parishioner and our dear friend Mrs. Rae Whitney is a 2023 recipient of Virginia Seminary's Dean's Cross Award. This award recognizes faithful community leaders who do an outstanding job of embodying the Baptismal Covenant. Past recipients include First Lady Barbara Bush and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.] A special liturgy and award ceremony will be held at the Residency, 2100 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, on Saturday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett will present the award on behalf of the Dean. An RSVP is not required but would be appreciated. You can let us know how many will be in attendance by completing this form or by calling the church office at 308-632-4626. Those unable to attend who wish to send greetings may do so in care of the church, PO Box 1201, Scottsbluff, 69363. The parish prayer chain is now being handled by the Daughters of the King, specifically Connie Schingle. A prayer list will be sent weekly to any parish member who wishes to receive it. If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please email Connie at cschingle@gmail.com or contact the church office at 632-4626, or email us. If you wish to add someone to the prayer list, you may sign the prayer request sheet outside the church office, contact Connie Schingle by email, or contact the church office by Wednesday of each week. If you have an urgent request, please indicate the urgency and the request will be sent to the prayer list recipients as soon as possible instead of waiting for the weekly email. Prayer requests are typically kept on the list for two weeks, unless you indicate that the name should remain longer. The Forward Day by Day’s for November - January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements November 2, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, no enews will be published the week of November 20. Notices received after November 13 will be published in the November 30 enews. We wish travelers a safe journey and all a blessed holiday! From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Craig Matthews November 8 Monica Shambaugh November 8 The people of Saint Francis are delighted to announce longtime parishioner and our dear friend Mrs. Rae Whitney is a 2023 recipient of Virginia Seminary's Dean's Cross Award. This award recognizes faithful community leaders who do an outstanding job of embodying the Baptismal Covenant. Past recipients include First Lady Barbara Bush and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. A special liturgy and award ceremony will be held at the Residency, 2100 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, on Saturday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett will present the award on behalf of the Dean. An RSVP is not required but would be appreciated. You can let us know how many will be in attendance by completing this form or by calling the church office at 308-632-4626. Those unable to attend who wish to send greetings may do so in care of the church, PO Box 1201, Scottsbluff, 69363. The parish prayer chain is now being handled by the Daughters of the King, specifically Connie Schingle. A prayer list will be sent weekly to any parish member who wishes to receive it.
If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please email Connie at cschingle@gmail.com or contact the church office at 632-4626, or email us. If you wish to add someone to the prayer list, you may sign the prayer request sheet outside the church office, contact Connie Schingle by email, or contact the church office by Wednesday of each week. If you have an urgent request, please indicate the urgency and the request will be sent to the prayer list recipients as soon as possible instead of waiting for the weekly email. Prayer requests are typically kept on the list for two weeks, unless you indicate that the name should remain longer. The Forward Day by Day’s for November - January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements October 26, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES I plan to be back Sunday, October 29th, and look forward to seeing you then. If you have an urgent pastoral need, before I return, please contact one of our assisting clergy or the front office. From the office—Ann’s Announcements Happy Trick or Treating!! Birthdays
Walker Anderson October 29 Navari Gomez October 30 The parish prayer chain is now being handled by the Daughters of the King, specifically Connie Schingle. A prayer list will be sent weekly to any parish member who wishes to receive it. If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please email Connie at cschingle@gmail.com of contact the church office. If you wish to add someone to the prayer list, you may sign the prayer request sheet outside the church office, contact Connie Schingle by email, or contact the church office. If you have an urgent request, please indicate the urgency and the request will be sent to the prayer list recipients as soon as possible instead of waiting for the weekly email. Prayer requests are typically kept on the list for two weeks, unless you indicate that the name should remain longer. Daughters of the King are collecting personal hygiene items to go to our local charities. Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. You may bring any items to the collection baskets in the Narthex. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 The Forward Day by Day’s for November - January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements October 19, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Sammy Selzer October 22 Julie Anderson-Saenz October 25 Al Williams October 27 Anniversaries Christian & Stacy Bach October 24 The parish prayer chain is now being handled by the Daughters of the King, specifically Connie Schingle. A prayer list will be sent weekly to any parish member who wishes to receive it.
If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please email Connie at cschingle@gmail.com of contact the church office. If you wish to add someone to the prayer list, you may sign the prayer request sheet outside the church office, contact Connie Schingle by email, or contact the church office. If you have an urgent request, please indicate the urgency and the request will be sent to the prayer list recipients as soon as possible instead of waiting for the weekly email. Prayer requests are typically kept on the list for two weeks, unless you indicate that the name should remain longer. Daughters of the King are collecting personal hygiene items to go to our local charities. Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. You may bring any items to the collection baskets in the Narthex. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 The Forward Day by Day’s for November - January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements October 12, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Jan Johnson October 15 Janey Sunderland October 15 Robert Brenner October 18 Santana Tamarak October 18 Tayen Feather Earring October 20 Danika Bohl October 21 Laura Lee Margheim October 21 Daughters of the King are collecting personal hygiene items to go to our local charities. Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. You may bring any items to the collection baskets in the Narthex. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 The Forward Day by Day’s for November - January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements October 5, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
Rev. Erin blesses Jane's kitty FR Bob blesses 2 beloved Doxie's Millie meets FR Bob for her blessing From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays
Curt Mecklem October 8 Amy Anderson-Saenz October 9 Lisa Betz-Marquez October 9 Paul Brooks October 10 Anna Kelley October 12 Shirley Brewer October 13 Lorrie Wold October 13 Daughters of the King are collecting personal hygiene items to go to our local charities. Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. You may bring any items to the collection baskets in the Narthex. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 The Forward Day by Day’s for November-January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements September 28, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays James Nielsen October 1 Alena Kennedy October 2 Johnny Selzer October 2 Allie Cawiezel October 4 Chris Kelley October 5 Linda Thyfault October 5 Anniversaries Ron & Ann Salomon October 2 Monica & Kathy Shambaugh October 4 Jennifer Mills October 6 Keith Viola October 6 Melissa Iron Cloud October 7 Daughters of the King will be collecting personal hygiene items for our local charities.
Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. You may bring any items to the collection baskets in the Narthex. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 The Forward Day by Day’s for November-January are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Thursday Announcements September 21, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES We have several special events coming up in the next few weeks. I hope to see many of you there!
From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Greg Suhr September 24 Jessica Collins September 29 Pre/Early Teen Bible Study for Sunday mornings won't be starting on Sept 10th. However, the students (11, 12, 13 year-olds) are still welcome to attend the Godly Play classes until regular pre/early teen classes begin. Because there was such limited interest or commitment shown last year among 11-14 year ages, we are asking if you would like your pre/early teens to attend a S.S. class, please contact Peggy Wymore 436-1820 or jpwymore@charter.net to learn more about what is offered and ask any questions you might have. The class basically teaches the students what the Bible is about, how to find their way through that Book, lessons from Bible characters and how they can apply them to their own lives. We will announce a date for starting these classes when Peggy sees there is an interest. (An interest means even one or two who plan to attend regularly -- as possible). The classes will be held during church as is "Godly Play". If the students are acolytes on one of those Sundays, there will be a make-up lesson during coffee hour. Daughters of the King will resume the collection of personal hygiene items THIS SUNDAY, September 24th. Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 We have the Forward Day by Day’s for August- October are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. We’ll sing a selection of hymns by Rae Whitney! Thursday Announcements September 14, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Bill Mann September 19 Margaret Pepper September 20 Jeane Anderson September 21 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. On Sunday, Sept. 17th we are asking St. Francis attendees to wear gold/yellow to honor and support children battling cancer and to help raise awareness for this terrible disease that no child should have to battle. Let's make St. Francis SHINE on Sun. Sept. 17th! Pre/Early Teen Bible Study for Sunday mornings won't be starting on Sept10th. However, the students (11, 12, 13 year-olds) are still welcome
to attend the Godly Play classes until regular pre/early teen classes begin. Because there was such limited interest or commitment shown last year among 11-14 year ages, we are asking if you would like your pre/early teens to attend a S.S. class, please contact Peggy Wymore 436-1820 or jpwymore@charter.net to learn more about what is offered and ask any questions you might have. The class basically teaches the students what the Bible is about, how to find their way through that Book, lessons from Bible characters and how they can apply them to their own lives. We will announce a date for starting these classes when Peggy sees there is an interest. (An interest means even one or two who plan to attend regularly -- as possible). The classes will be held during church as is "Godly Play". If the students are acolytes on one of those Sundays, there will be a make-up lesson during coffee hour. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email stfrancis@allophone.com or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 We have the Forward Day by Day’s for August- October are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church Thursday Announcements September 7, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
Recent Attendance Trends Month-to-Month May: 65 June: 58 July: 46 August: 59 Six Month Averages as of the end of June: 66 as of the end of July: 63 as of the end of August: 62 Threshold to add a second service Sundays: 90 From the office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Christy Anderson September 10 Noah Moreno September 11 Ralph Anderson September 12 Greg Peterson September 12 Wanda Mueller September 13 Anniversaries Clark & Amy Wisniewski September 4 Pre/Early Teen Bible Study for Sunday mornings won't be starting on Sept10th. However, the students (11, 12, 13 year-olds) are still welcome to attend the Godly Play classes until regular pre/early teen
classes begin. Because there was such limited interest or commitment shown last year among 11-14 year ages, we are asking if you would like your pre/early teens to attend a S.S. class, please contact Peggy Wymore at 436-1820 or jpwymore@charter.net to learn more about what is offered and ask any questions you might have. The class basically teaches the students what the Bible is about, how to find their way through that Book, lessons from Bible characters and how they can apply them to their own lives. We will announce a date for starting these classes when Peggy sees there is an interest. (An interest means even one or two who plan to attend regularly -- as possible). The classes will be held during church as is "Godly Play". If the students are acolytes on one of those Sundays, there will be a make-up lesson during coffee hour. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email stfrancis@allophone.com or mail to: St. Francis Episcopal Church P.O. Box 1201 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 We have the Forward Day by Day’s for August- October are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. |
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