Thursday Announcements-February 6, 2025 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES A letter was mailed to Saint Francis' active members earlier this week. Please check your mailbox for this. If you think you should have received it but didn't, please contact the front office. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DioNeb's next EfM Event, Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss: Team Building and Financial Planning is on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9am-12pm CT / 8-11am MT. The event will occur in person at St. Augustine's, Elkhorn (285 So. 208th St.) and online via Zoom. The agenda will include three presentations, personal stories, and time for questions. It is free to attend, with a suggested $25 donation to The Benedictine Way or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Learn more from the flyer and register online. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎶🎵🎶 Liturgical Notes 🎶🎵🎶 January/February 2025 ~ by the Rev. Erin Rath Sunday, January 12 marked the beginning of a new season in the church year: Epiphany. The day of Epiphany recalls the wise men's arrival, with gifts in hand, at the manger which cradled the infant Jesus. It comes immediately after the short season of Christmas, often called "the twelve days of Christmas," so named for the twelve days between Christmas Day and the celebration of Epiphany. In many Christian cultures, particularly in the Orthodox world, Epiphany is the primary day of celebration rather than Christmas. The light and insight the star above Bethlehem gifted the wise men, which ultimately led them to Jesus' cradle, become common themes of this season. These themes are mentioned throughout our current prayers of the people, which were composed specifically for this season. Though the six forms of the Prayers of the People provided in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) are worthy of regular use and reflection, I do not feel they address these themes as explicitly as this season and the needs of our time call for. The instructions (often referred to as rubrics) at the beginning of the Prayers of the People in the BCP not only allow for but encourage prayers to be composed beyond the bounds of the forms printed therein. The only requirement is that any composed Prayers of the People include the topics listed in the rubrics (see BCP page 383). In addition to the Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship 1 (approved in 1997 and published in 1998) provides extensive liturgical resources for morning and evening prayer and Eucharist. Seasonal blessings are provided in the Book of Occasional Services (originally published in 1979 and most recently revised in 2018). In this current season of our shared worship life, in addition to utilizing the contemporary form of the Lord's Prayer, we're using a post communion prayer from Enriching Our Worship 1. (We used a different post communion prayer from Enriching Our Worship 1 during the seasons of Advent and Christmas.) The blessing being used this season is from the Book of Occasional Services, as are most of the lengthier blessings utilized over the course of the liturgical year. We'll take a closer look at some of the theological themes brought out by the various post communion prayers in a future Liturgical Notes. If you have a topic or question you'd like addressed in an upcoming Liturgical Notes, please let me know. To those who've read to the end, I thank you for your interest. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ministry Teams, February 9, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Christian & Stacy Bach Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Emma Schaaf, Will Schaaf Lector/Intercessor Jim Petitt Eucharistic Minister Jan Johnson Altar Guild Collette Suhr, Ann Peterson, Jane Sayre Coffee Hosts Annual Meeting (Brunch hosted by the ECW) Flowers: Tosh Nanbara In memory of loved ones Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday @ 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Discipleship Group. Thursday @ 12pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From the Office—Ann’s Announcements
Thursday Announcements-January 30, 2025 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES ![]() Last fall, Saint Francis began co-hosting a youth group in partnership with First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff. We’re delighted to report six youth from Saint Francis have participated! We’ve been invited to provide dinner for those weekly meetings of Youth Fellowship. Individuals and families, as well as small groups or several families working together, are welcome to participate. Those who volunteer will be asked to provide a meal for fifteen people (most of them hungry teenagers!). This meal may be home cooked or purchased from a store or restaurant. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the church office. ![]() Our friends at Calvary Lutheran in Scottsbluff will host the University of South Dakota Chamber singers in concert on March 10th. They're looking for locals willing to serve as host families that night. The choir requests accommodations for a minimum of two choir members per household, as well as a light breakfast the morning of March 11. If you're interested in hosting, please contact Calvary at 308-632-8023. ![]() This spring, I'll be offering a three-session discussion series on The Dream of God: A Call to Return by Verna Dozier. (You can read more about the book and its author by following the links.) I'll offer one set of sessions during the day, and another set outside standard business hours. If you're interested in participating in this discussion series, please complete this brief survey to let me know which days and times work best for you. The scheduling survey has been extended until February 2. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DioNeb's next EfM Event, Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss: Team Building and Financial Planning is on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9am-12pm CT / 8-11am MT. The event will occur in person at St. Augustine's, Elkhorn (285 So. 208th St.) and online via Zoom. The agenda will include three presentations, personal stories, and time for questions. It is free to attend, with a suggested $25 donation to The Benedictine Way or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Learn more from the flyer and register online. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ministry Teams, February 2, 9am Musician Nancy Meier Media Team Steve Trickler Ushers Greg & Collette Suhr Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Madi Collins, Josie Weiss Lector/Intercessor Ann Peterson Eucharistic Minister Monica Shambaugh Altar Guild Collette Suhr, Ann Peterson, Jane Sayre Coffee Hosts Connie Schingle, Stephanie Schingle Flowers: Julie Fancher In memory her mother, Mary Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Vestry Meeting, Monday @ 6pm Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library In Person Eucharist, Mary Chapel, Wednesday @ 12:15pm and 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Discipleship Group. Thursday @ 12pm Annual Meeting during worship, February 9 with ECW Brunch following ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎶🎵🎶 Liturgical Notes 🎶🎵🎶 January/February 2025 ~ by the Rev. Erin Rath Sunday, January 12 marked the beginning of a new season in the church year: Epiphany. The day of Epiphany recalls the wise men's arrival, with gifts in hand, at the manger which cradled the infant Jesus. It comes immediately after the short season of Christmas, often called "the twelve days of Christmas," so named for the twelve days between Christmas Day and the celebration of Epiphany. In many Christian cultures, particularly in the Orthodox world, Epiphany is the primary day of celebration rather than Christmas. The light and insight the star above Bethlehem gifted the wise men, which ultimately led them to Jesus' cradle, become common themes of this season. These themes are mentioned throughout our current prayers of the people, which were composed specifically for this season. Though the six forms of the Prayers of the People provided in the Book of Common Prayer (1979) are worthy of regular use and reflection, I do not feel they address these themes as explicitly as this season and the needs of our time call for. The instructions (often referred to as rubrics) at the beginning of the Prayers of the People in the BCP not only allow for but encourage prayers to be composed beyond the bounds of the forms printed therein. The only requirement is that any composed Prayers of the People include the topics listed in the rubrics (see BCP page 383). In addition to the Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship 1 (approved in 1997 and published in 1998) provides extensive liturgical resources for morning and evening prayer and Eucharist. Seasonal blessings are provided in the Book of Occasional Services (originally published in 1979 and most recently revised in 2018). In this current season of our shared worship life, in addition to utilizing the contemporary form of the Lord's Prayer, we're using a post communion prayer from Enriching Our Worship 1. (We used a different post communion prayer from Enriching Our Worship 1 during the seasons of Advent and Christmas.) The blessing being used this season is from the Book of Occasional Services, as are most of the lengthier blessings utilized over the course of the liturgical year. We'll take a closer look at some of the theological themes brought out by the various post communion prayers in a future Liturgical Notes. If you have a topic or question you'd like addressed in an upcoming Liturgical Notes, please let me know. To those who've read to the end, I thank you for your interest. From the Office—Ann’s Announcements
Thursday Announcements-January 23, 2025 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DioNeb's next EfM Event, Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss: Team Building and Financial Planning is on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9am-12pm CT / 8-11am MT. The event will occur in person at St. Augustine's, Elkhorn (285 So. 208th St.) and online via Zoom. The agenda will include three presentations, personal stories, and time for questions. It is free to attend, with a suggested $25 donation to The Benedictine Way or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Learn more from the flyer and register online. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Those who serve, this week January 26, 2025, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Charlie Kennedy Ushers Alena Kennedy, Kristi Weiss Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Josie Weiss, Madi Collins Lector/Intercessor Monica Shambaugh Eucharistic Minister Clark Wisniewski Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Barb Manasek, Collette Suhr Flowers: John & Ann Selzer In memory of Jack & Shirley Selzer and Lewis Reinhardt Upcoming Events At St. Francis: Lectionary Study And Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library Vestry Meeting Tuesday, January 28 @ 6pm No Midweek Services this week Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Discipleship Group. Thursday @ 12pm ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From the Office—Ann’s Announcements ![]() Anniversaries Curt & Karen Mecklem January 27 The Soup Kitchen will be January 30th, 4:30, at the Presbyterian Church. We’d love to have additional help. Contact Rick Gable at 672-7839. Prayer Requests Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin.You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. We received the large print version of Forward Day by Day’s for February-April but are still awaiting receipt of the smaller, standard font booklets. We expect to receive those some time next week. If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office. We'll send the standard font version as soon as we receive it. Thursday Announcements-January 16, 2025 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES Last fall, Saint Francis began co-hosting a youth group in partnership with First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff. We’re delighted to report six youth from Saint Francis have participated! We’ve been invited to provide dinner for those weekly meetings of Youth Fellowship. Individuals and families, as well as small groups or several families working together, are welcome to participate. Those who volunteer will be asked to provide a meal for fifteen people (most of them hungry teenagers!). This meal may be home cooked or purchased from a store or restaurant. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the church office. Our friends at Calvary Lutheran in Scottsbluff will host the University of South Dakota Chamber singers in concert on March 10th. They're looking for locals willing to serve as host families that night. The choir requests accommodations for a minimum of two choir members per household, as well as a light breakfast the morning of March 11. If you're interested in hosting, please contact Calvary at 308-632-8023. This spring, I'll be offering a three-session discussion series on The Dream of God: A Call to Return by Verna Dozier. (You can read more about the book and its author by following the links.) I'll offer one set of sessions during the day, and another set outside standard business hours. If you're interested in participating in this discussion series, please complete this brief survey to let me know which days and times work best for you. The scheduling survey will be available through January 26. _____________________________________________________________ The Laundry of Love mission is a monthly service provided by three area churches. Saint Francis provides this service once every three months (March, June, September, and December) from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Overland laundromat. In 2 hours, the mission serves approximately 12 individuals/families. The church donates an average of $150 at each mission. Thank you to Jane Sayre, Janet Craven, and the Schingle family members who have volunteered their time and resources to help with this wonderful community outreach. _____________________________________________________________ Those who serve, this week January 19, 2025, 9am Musician Nancy Meier Media Team Steve Trickler Ushers Nancy Kepler, Diane Morrison Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Open, Open Lector/Intercessor Shirley Mead Eucharistic Minister Santana Tamarak Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Karen Larson, Karen Mecklem Flowers: Greg & Ann Peterson In Memory Of Greg’s Parents, Dolan & Arlene Peterson Clark & Amy Wisniewski In Thanksgiving for their Daughter, Catherine Upcoming Events At St. Francis: This Sunday is the third Sunday of the month, so our loose offerings will go toward the Rector's Discretionary Fund. Lectionary Study And Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library Evening Prayer Services On Zoom, Wednesday @ 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Discipleship Group. Thursday @ 12pm Vestry Meeting Tuesday, January 28 @ 6pm _____________________________________________________________ ![]() From the Office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Stephanie Schingle January 23 Victoria Schnell January 23 A goodbye Reception for Shirley Mead is being held Sunday, January 19th during coffee hour after the service. As one of the longest living and beloved members of our Church family, we will miss her as she moves to Colorado to be closer to her daughters. A card basket will be provided for your well wishes. The Soup Kitchen will be January 30th, 4:30, at the Presbyterian Church. We’d love to have additional help. Contact Rick Gable at 672-7839. Prayer Requests Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. The Forward Day by Day’s for February-April are available in regular and large print. If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office Thursday Announcements-January 9, 2025 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
October month-end average: 50 November month-end average: 57 December month-end average: 53* (61 including Christmas) Christmas Eve Attendance (both services): 103 October-December Lowest Sunday: 34 (10/13) October-December Highest Sunday (Excluding Christmas): 72 (10/27) 2024 Year-Long Average (Including Christmas & Easter): 61 (53 excluding both) Lowest Sunday of 2024: 34 (10/13) Highest Sunday of 2024 (Excluding Christmas & Easter): 90 (05/12) _____________________________________________________________ The Laundry of Love mission is a monthly service provided by three area churches. Saint Francis provides this service once every three months (March, June, September, and December) from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Overland laundromat. In 2 hours, the mission serves approximately 12 individuals/families. The church donates an average of $150 at each mission. Thank you to Jane Sayre, Janet Craven, and the Schingle family members who have volunteered their time and resources to help with this wonderful community outreach. _____________________________________________________________ Those who serve, this week January 12, 2025, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Artie Johnson, Sarah Schaaf Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Emma Schaaf, Will Schaaf Lector/Intercessor Barb Manasek Eucharistic Minister Jan Johnson Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Judi Widmaier, Beth McKibbin Flowers: Cory & Gretchen Foster In memory of Cory’s mother, Vlasta Foster Joyce Walsh In memory of Duane Walsh Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library NO In Person Eucharist this week Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Discipleship Group. Thursday @ 12pm Diocesan EFM Book Study, January 15th @ 6pm on Zoom ![]() From the Office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Lynn Okicki January 17 Saydee Peterson January 17 Ben Shaver January 17 Prayer Requests Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin.You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. The Forward Day by Day’s for November-January are available in regular and large print. If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office. Thursday Announcements-January 2, 2025 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
Recent Worship Engagement Trends October month-end average: 50 November month-end average: 57 December month-end average: 53* (61 including Christmas) Christmas Eve Attendance (both services): 103 October-December Lowest Sunday: 34 (10/13) October-December Highest Sunday (Excluding Christmas): 72 (10/27) 2024 Year-Long Average (Including Christmas & Easter): 61 (53 excluding both) Lowest Sunday of 2024: 34 (10/13) Highest Sunday of 2024 (Excluding Christmas & Easter): 90 (05/12) _____________________________________________________________ The Laundry of Love mission is a monthly service provided by three area churches. Saint Francis provides this service once every three months (March, June, September, and December) from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Overland laundromat. In 2 hours, the mission serves approximately 12 individuals/families. The church donates an average of $150 at each mission. Thank you to Jane Sayre, Janet Craven, and the Schingle family members who have volunteered their time and resources to help with this wonderful community outreach. _____________________________________________________________ Those who serve, this week January 12, 2025, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Artie Johnson, Sarah Schaaf Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Emma Schaaf, Will Schaaf Lector/Intercessor Barb Manasek Eucharistic Minister Jan Johnson Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Judi Widmaier, Beth McKibbin Flowers: Cory & Gretchen Foster In memory of Cory’s mother, Vlasta Foster Joyce Walsh In memory of Duane Walsh Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library In Person Eucharist, Mary Chapel,Wednesday @ 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Discipleship Group. Thursday @ 12pm Diocesan EFM Book Study, January 15th @ 6pm on Zoom
Thursday Announcements-December 12, 2024 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES Helping those in need is the primary purpose of the rector's discretionary fund. Regularly, low-income folks stop by church offices to request such assistance. Last year, the vestry approved a policy to guide disbursement of those funds in a way that is fair and encourages active partnership with local agencies already offering an array of services and assistance. Because the policy sets clear boundaries, we sometimes say "no" to requests. In most cases, those requesters are referred to another agency. Occasionally, those in need solicit parishioners directly. I ask that you do not, under any circumstances, hand out cash. However well-intentioned, this undermines the goals of our new disbursement policy. If anyone solicits you, whatever the reason given, please refer them to me rather than giving cash. ~Rev. Erin+ We've been invited to partner with our Boy Scout troop as we volunteer for the red kettle campaign Friday-Saturday, December 20-21. Though this is a program of the Salvation Army, ninety percent of the funds help families in need in our valley. Our time is divided into half hour slots. You're welcome to bring a chair if you're more comfortable sitting. Costumes are encouraged but optional. The following time slots are still available: Friday, December 20, 6-6:30 Friday, December 20, 6:30-7 Saturday, December 21, 12:30-1 Saturday, December 21, 2-2:30 Saturday, December 21, 2:30-3 Saturday, December 21, 3-3:30 Saturday, December 21, 3:30-4 If you're interested in helping with this important project, please contact the front office or click here. Many thanks to those who already signed up! Blue Christmas Saint Francis is again co-sponsoring Blue Christmas. This service takes place on the longest night of the year. It's a time and space to honor those who are grieving, suffering which is often amplified by the hyped up, superficial joy of secular Christmas in the surrounding culture. This year's local gathering will take place at Calvary Lutheran, 17 E 27th St in Scottsbluff on Saturday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. Those actively grieving as well as those wishing to support those who are grieving are welcome. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Worship Saint Francis, 14 E 20th St, Scottsbluff Advent IV: Sunday, December 22 at 9 a.m. Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 5:30 service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page; incense will be used at 8:30 p.m. There is no service Christmas Day. Saint Matthew's, 312 W 16th St, Alliance Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 at 11 p.m. Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25 at 10 a.m. The 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service will be livestreamed ![]() ~There will be no enews published December 26. ~Church offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 25 and 26, as well as Wednesday, January 1. These changes are due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, respectively. Those who serve, this week December 15, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Karen Mecklem, Judi Widmaier Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Emma Schaaf, Will Schaaf Lector/Intercessor Ann Peterson Eucharistic Minister Jane Sayre Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Connie Schingle, Stephanie Schingle Flowers Robert & Barb Manasek In memory of their parents Upcoming Events at St. Francis: As this Sunday is the third Sunday of the month, the loose offering will go towards the Rector's Discretionary Fund. Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday @ 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Greening of the Church, TODAY, December 15, following Worship
Christmas at St. Matthew’s, in Alliance with Christmas Eve 11pm and Christmas Day 10am From the Office—Ann’s Announcements ![]() Birthdays Rick Gable December 15 Don Kepler December 15 Steve Trickler December 17 Anniversaries Lynn Okicki & Mary Kay Versen December 21 Prayer Requests Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. The Forward Day by Day’s for November-January are available in regular and large print. If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office. Thursday Announcements-December 5, 2024 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES Recent Worship Engagement Trends September month-end average: 50 October month-end average: 50 November month-end average: 57 September-November Low & High Sundays: 34 & 72 Blue Christmas Saint Francis is again co-sponsoring Blue Christmas. This service takes place on the longest night of the year. It's a time and space to honor those who are grieving, suffering which is often amplified by the hyped up, superficial joy of secular Christmas in the surrounding culture. This year's local gathering will take place at Calvary Lutheran, 17 E 27th St in Scottsbluff on Saturday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. Those actively grieving as well as those wishing to support those who are grieving are welcome. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Worship Saint Francis, 14 E 20th St, Scottsbluff Advent IV: Sunday, December 22 at 9 a.m. Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 5:30 service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page; incense will be used at 8:30 p.m. There is no service Christmas Day. Saint Matthew's, 312 W 16th St, Alliance Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 at 11 p.m. Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25 at 10 a.m. The 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service will be livestreamed _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Regularly, low-income folks drop into the church offices to request assistance. Occasionally, those folks solicit parishioners directly. While I cannot stop you from giving money, I strongly discourage you from doing so. Helping those in need is the primary purpose of the rector's discretionary fund. Last year, the vestry approved a policy to guide disbursement of those funds in a way that is fair and encourages active partnership with local agencies already offering an array of services and assistance. Because of the boundaries set by this new policy, we sometimes say "no" to requests. In many cases, we refer the requester to another agency. If anyone solicits you, I encourage you to direct them to me. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Those who serve, this week December 8 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Steve Trickler Ushers Greg Suhr, Collette Suhr Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Travis Ironshell, Josie Weiss, Monica Shambaugh Lector/Intercessor Jack Webb Eucharistic Minister Nancy Kepler Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Patty Clown Horse, Cindy Dickinson Flowers Cheri & Dan Witko In memory of their parents Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday @ 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am Greening of the Church, December 15, following Worship Red Kettle Campaign, volunteers needed Fri. & Sat., December 20-21
Christmas at St. Matthew’s, in Alliance with Christmas Eve 11pm and Christmas Day 10am ![]() ~There will be no enews published December 26. ~Church offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 25 and 26, as well as Wednesday, January 1. These changes are due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, respectively. ![]() Birthdays Beth McKibbin December 4 Chesney Joplin December 8 Lori Peterson December 11 Richard Schaneman December 11 Ryley Collins December 12 Ian Mills December 13 Anniversaries Mardell & Trudy Schnell December 6 Amy & Michelle Anderson-Saenz December 12 ![]() It’s time for our Annual ECW Christmas Cookie Exchange on Saturday, December 7th, at 10 AM to fill tins for shut-ins the Parish Hall. Each person is asked to bring 3 dozen cookies to share. That will leave 2 dozen for each of us after the tins for shut-ins are filled. ECW will provide the shut-in’s tins. Bring an empty container for yourself. Refreshments will be served. Come join us for some holiday fellowship! Call Barb at 436-7767 if you have questions. Prayer Requests *If you want your request printed in the bulletin, please make sure it's received by Tuesday. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. 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. ___________________________________________________________________________
Holiday Bits & Beverages Bazaar 1st Saturday of December – the 7th 9 am – 1 pm Hosted by Mitchell United Women in Faith at Vine Mitchell UMC, 1845 Broadway featuring: Cookie Sale Bake Sale Christmas room Crafts Soup: Chili, Chicken Noodle, Ham and Bean, Chicken Jalapeno, Vegetable Beef, and Potato Cheese Thursday Announcements-November 21, 2024 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
We are hosting a “Farewell Reception” during coffee hour on December 1st for Mother Karen Anderson. She is moving to Lincoln, NE. A basket for cards will be available. Please join us in honoring Mother Karen! ![]() Those who serve, this week November 24 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Steve Trickler Ushers Cindy Dickinson, Artie Johnson Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Charlie Selzer, Elliot Selzer Lector/Intercessor Jim Petitt Eucharistic Minister Jan Johnson Altar Guild Barb Manasek, Cindy Dickinson, Christy Anderson Coffee Hosts Judi Widmaier, Barb Manasek Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library No Midweek Service, this Wednesday @ 6pm No Men’s Bible Study Thanksgiving Day ~There will be no enews published November 28. ~Church offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28. From the Office—Ann’s Announcements ![]() Happy Thanksgiving! Birthdays Tosh Nanbara November 27 Vicky Gable November 28 The Daughters of the King are sponsoring a Ministry Fair Sunday, November 24. It will be held during coffee hour. Representatives of various organizations and ministries at St. Francis will be available to visit with you about their activities. Participation in these ministries not only strengthens our parish, but your faith and personal growth. Please join us and discover YOUR place at St. Francis.
Holiday Bits & Beverages Bazaar
1st Saturday of December – the 7th 9 am – 1 pm Hosted by Mitchell United Women in Faith At Vine Mitchell UMC, 1845 Broadway featuring: Cookie Sale; Bake Sale; Christmas room; Crafts Soup: Chili, Chicken Noodle, Ham and Bean, Chicken Jalapeno, Vegetable Beef, and Potato Cheese Prayer Requests *If you want your request printed in the bulletin, please make sure it's received by Tuesday. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. 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 14, 2024 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES As this upcoming Sunday is the third Sunday of the month, the loose offering will go towards the Rector's Discretionary Fund. Halloween Party 2024 ![]() Those who serve, this week November 17 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Charlie Kennedy Ushers Alena Kennedy, Judi Widmaier Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Allie Cawiezel, Erin Cawiezel Lector/Intercessor Jane Sayre Eucharistic Minister Nancy Kepler Altar Guild Barb Manasek, Cindy Dickinson, Christy Anderson Coffee Hosts Karen Larson, Ann Peterson Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library Vestry Meeting, Tuesday November 19 @ 6pm Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday @ 6pm Men’s Bible Study Thursday, 8am ~There will be no enews published November 28. ~Church offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28. Both of these changes are due to the Thanksgiving holiday. ![]() From the Office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Linda Mitchell November 18 Ralph Moreno November 18 Gail Burbach November 21 The Daughters of the King are sponsoring a Ministry Fair Sunday, November 24. It will be held during coffee hour. Representatives of various organizations and ministries at St. Francis will be available to visit with you about their activities. Participation in these ministries not only strengthens our parish, but your faith and personal growth. Please join us and discover YOUR place at St. Francis. Prayer Requests *If you want your request printed in the bulletin, please make sure it's received by Tuesday. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email [email protected]. 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. |
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