Father Mark's Announcements

1) Last night I preached at the annual Recovery Service held at Trinity Cathedral in Omaha. It was a joyous time celebrating the power and possibilities of our loving God to change lives. If anyone in your life struggles with substance abuse or addiction, they can find the help they need in the rooms where others with the same issues can share their strength, experience, and hope. If you would like more information about addiction and recovery, please call or speak to me anytime.

2) In two days, on February 1st at 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate the life of my dear sister Susan Selvey, and pray and sing together and name the truth that death is not the final answer, rather at our death God calls us to new and eternal life. I, and my whole family, deeply appreciate the many, many cards and kindnesses and prayers which we have received this week, and look forward to spending this time together Saturday doing what the church has always done — gather, mourn, pray, sing, and witness to the Good News of Christ’s Resurrection.

Regina's Announcements

I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and I look forward to being here to assist Father Mark  and meeting each person here.  Please do not hesitate to let me know if there are any questions that I can help with.

Regina's Hours
Tuesday's:        9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday's:   9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday's:       9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
This Week's Schedule
​Tuesday
9:00 a.m.    Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing
Wednesday
7:00 a.m.    Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library)
3:00 p.m.    Book Study “The Time is Now” Joan Chittister
Thursday
9:30 a.m.    Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian)
12:00 p.m.  Discipleship Group (Whitney Library)
6:00 p.m.    Adult Bible Study (Whitney Library)
Sunday
8:00  a.m.   Holy Eucharist
9:00  a.m.   Coffee Hour
9:10 a.m.    Lectionary Study (Whitney Library)
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music
11:00 a.m.  Coffee Hour

Father Mark's Announcements

1) Our Annual Parish Meeting is Next Sunday, January 26th! We will have one service at 9 a.m. that day, and the Annual Meeting (with Brunch Potluck) will follow immediately at 10. You can sign-up in the narthex to let us know what dish you will be bringing, but please know that you don’t have to bring anything — you can just to come to the meeting. There will be plenty of delicious food to share, and we need every member present as we conduct the important business of our parish and make plans for the next year.

2) If you are chair of a Ministry Team or group that submits reports at the Annual Meeting, please send your report to me this week so that I can include it in our handouts. 3) As you know, Lisa Betz-Marquez has resigned and we are in the process of interviewing candidates for our Admin Asst position. Please join me in thanking Lisa for her many contributions to our growth and success! Whoever we hire will have a learning curve, so please be patient as we make this transition. I expect to have someone hired and in the office for training by early next week.

3) I have two announcements regarding Small Groups : * First, our Thursday Noon Discipleship Group is re-reading our foundational materials found in the book "The Restoration Project," by Christopher H. Martin. If you would like to read this book and consider joining this group, we will continue our study next Thursday at noon in our library. * Second, the Wednesday 3PM Women's Bible Study has decided to disband, or at least take a break for now. In the meantime, I will be leading a book study in that time slot, open to all in our church or in the community, on the book "The Time is Now," by well-known author and spiritual leader Joan Chittister. Anyone interested in learning about the prophet's call to hear and speak truth to power is invited to join us for a six-week study Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. in our Library beginning Feb 5th.

​ 4) Finally, St. Francis will host the next Deanery Meeting Saturday, Feb 1st from 10::00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for conversation, a program about Panhandle Partnership, lunch, and a short Eucharist.

Thursday Announcements
​Father Mark's Announcements
 
1) Last Sunday I spoke about the ways we listen for God’s voice in our lives, and said that one of those ways is reading and studying of God’s word — Holy Scripture. If you are looking for a group to read and study scripture with, we have several Bible Studies here at St. Francis. You can find them in the weekly bulletin. Call or text me about joining one of these groups or if you would like to start another one that better fits your schedule. Maybe there are others who would want to gather and study at that time?
 
2) Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, January 26th! We will have one service at 9 a.m. that day, and the Annual Meeting (with Brunch Potluck) will follow immediately at 10. You can sign-up in the narthex to let us know what dish you will be bringing, but please know that you don’t have to bring anything — you can just to come to the meeting. There will be plenty of delicious food to share, and we need every member present as we conduct the important business of our parish and make plans for the next year. 
 
Lisa's Announcements

Happy Birthday!
 
January 12  Catherine Wisniewski
January 17  Saydee Peterson, Lynn Okicki 
 
 
It is with much gratitude and love that I have served St. Francis as our administrative assistant the past year and a half. I have given my 2-week notice to Fr. Mark, and will bid goodbye to this role (though not as a parishioner!) after January 23.  The church will need a replacement, so if you know of someone suitable for the job, please have them contact Fr. Mark right away.  It is my hope that we find a good replacement for the church. It has been a pleasure to serve our parish in this capacity!
 

 This Week’s Schedule

Sunday
8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
9 a.m. Coffee Hour
9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library)
10 a.m. Godly Play (Sunday School) 
10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Music
11 a.m. Coffee Hour
Tuesday
9 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing
Wednesday
7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library)
3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Whitney Library)
Thursday
9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian)
Noon Discipleship (Whitney Library)
6 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Whitney Library)

 
  Lisa’s Office Hours Next Week
 Tuesday  11a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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