 Thursday Announcements February 2, 2023  ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
Recent Attendance Trends November Monthly Average: 71 / Six-Month Average: 63 December Monthly Average: 86 / Six-Month Average: 67 (Inclusive of Christmas Eve) January Monthly Average: 62 / Six-Month Average: 69 Wednesday Evening Eucharist Since the first Wednesday of Advent, 11/30/22... Services: 7 / Average Attendance: 3 From the office--Ann’s Announcements Birthdays Jane Kelley February 5 Karen Mecklem February 6 Hadlee Peterson February 9 Bob Manasek February 10 Diane Eskam February 10 Anniversaries Charlie & Gloria Kennedy February 11 It’s “Joyful Noise” money collection this Sunday, February 5th. Please make some noise with your coins in the bucket J The Daughters of the King will resume the collecting of personal hygiene items on Sunday, January 22. Collection baskets will be located in the narthex. Suggested items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, razors, etc. Thanks to your past donations, we’ve been able to help several local agencies serving people in need. The Pre/Early Teen Sunday School class will return to the 9:00 hour, meeting in the parish hall for about 1/2 hour before going in to church with their family. In this class of 11-14 year-olds we are learning our way around the Bible, looking up and studying basic truths through stories, Psalms, history, etc. using a variety of activities for lesson reinforcement. Please talk to Peggy Wymore or Mother Erin about any ideas, questions or concerns you may have. 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 Forward Day by Day Booklets We have the Forward Day by Day’s for February-April are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Alena and Charlie Kennedy are once again jumping in the frozen Platte River on Saturday, February 25 in Support of Special Olympics Nebraska and our team the Scotts Bluff County Thunder.
The Polar Plunge will take place at the YMCA Trails West behind the zoo. If you wish to support Alena and our special needs athletes in the community to help fund state and regional tournaments trips please make your pledge on the Special Olympics Nebraska website, www.sone.org, Be Bold Get Cold, Panhandle Polar Plunge, Online Registration, Donate Now On the pledge page for “Would you like to credit this donation to a specific fundraiser or team” please search for Alena or the MacPlungers (our theme this year is the Scottish kilt). You may also donate offline to Charlie with cash or check to Special Olympics Nebraska. Thank you for helping Special Olympics in western Nebraska!  Thursday Announcements January 26, 2023  ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
From the office--Ann’s Announcements  Birthdays Kim Hurst January 30 Mona Leach February 1 Jack Webb February 4 Tiffany Mackrill February 4 Lily Croft February 4 Will Schaaf February 4 The Daughters of the King will resume the collecting of personal hygiene items on Sunday, January 22. Collection baskets will be located in the narthex. Suggested items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, razors, etc. Thanks to your past donations, we’ve been able to help several local agencies serving people in need. The Pre/Early Teen Sunday School class will return to the 9:00 hour, meeting in the parish hall for about 1/2 hour before going in to church with their family. In this class of 11-14 year-olds we are learning our way around the Bible, looking up and studying basic truths through stories, Psalms, history, etc. using a variety of activities for lesson reinforcement. Please talk to Peggy Wymore or Mother Erin about any ideas, questions or concerns you may have. 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 Forward Day by Day Booklets We have the Forward Day by Day’s for February-April are here in regular and large print. If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Alena and Charlie Kennedy are once again jumping in the frozen Platte River on Saturday, February 25 in Support of Special Olympics Nebraska and our team the Scotts Bluff County Thunder. The Polar Plunge will take place at the YMCA Trails West behind the zoo. If you wish to support Alena and our special needs athletes in the community to help fund state and regional tournaments trips please make your pledge on the Special Olympics Nebraska website, www.sone.org, Be Bold Get Cold, Panhandle Polar Plunge, Online Registration, Donate Now On the pledge page for "Would you like to credit this donation to a specific fundraiser or team" please search for Alena or the MacPlungers (our theme this year is the Scottish kilt). You may also donate offline to Charlie with cash or check to Special Olympics Nebraska. Thank you for helping Special Olympics in western Nebraska!
 Thursday Announcements January 19, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES  
And in another section (from the Diocesan Ministry Memo): The Benedictine Service Corps Apply Now for the 2023-24 Service Year Young adults who are passionate about service and want to explore their prayer life and spirituality are invited to apply to The Benedictine Service Corps or for a summer internship at The Benedictine Way! Members of the Benedictine Service Corps live and pray with the monastic community in North Omaha, working in the community’s three urban gardens and running their food pantry. Click here to learn more and apply to the Benedictine Service Corps, or here to learn more about an internship. Have other questions about young adult ministries at The Benedictine Way? Email Br. James Dowd at jdowd@episcopal-ne.org.  2023 EfM Event Registration Open Prayer Revision and the Future of Common Prayer January 28, 2023, 9:30am-12pm CT / 8:30-11am MT What does the General Convention resolution about Prayerbook revisions mean to clergy, liturgical planners, and interested people in the pew? Come find out at the third annual Zoom EfM Event! Learn more from our flyer, and read about the resolution in an ENS article here. All are welcome - EfM Graduates, Mentors, Students, and interested individuals. This event is free, but we suggest a donation of $25 to St. Benedict's Food Pantry. Click here to register now. If you have questions about this event or EfM, contact Sandra Squires. From the office--Ann’s Announcements  Birthdays
Jennifer Baird January 22 Victoria Schnell January 25 Anniversaries Charlene Collins January 25 Curt & Karen Mecklem January 27 The Daughters of the King will resume the collecting of personal hygiene items on Sunday, January 22. Collection baskets will be located in the narthex. Suggested items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, razors, etc. Thanks to your past donations, we’ve been able to help several local agencies serving people in need. 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 Forward Day by Day Booklets We have the Forward Day by Day’s for February-April 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 January 12, 2023 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES  
 2023 EfM Event Registration Open Prayer Revision and the Future of Common Prayer January 28, 2023, 9:30am-12pm CT / 8:30-11am MT What does the General Convention resolution about Prayerbook revisions mean to clergy, liturgical planners, and interested people in the pew? Come find out at the third annual Zoom EfM Event! Learn more from our flyer, and read about the resolution in an ENS article here. All are welcome - EfM Graduates, Mentors, Students, and interested individuals. This event is free, but we suggest a donation of $25 to St. Benedict's Food Pantry. Click here to register now. If you have questions about this event or EfM, contact Sandra Squires. From the office--Ann’s Announcements  Birthdays
Lynn Okicki January 17 Saydee Peterson January 17 Ben Shaver January 17 Ben Sauer January 20 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 Forward Day by Day Booklets We have the Forward Day by Day’s for February-April 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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