  February 5, 2026  Bishop Barker and Canon Easton will join us for worship on Sunday, February 15. Erin Cawiezel, Allie Cawiezel, Janet Craven and Janey Sunderland from Saint Francis, as well as Reece Meysenburg from Holy Apostles, will be confirmed that day. Dyllan Coop from Saint Francis will be received. We hope you'll join us to support and celebrate our newly confirmed and received Episcopalians! This Sunday, February 8, Super Bowl Sunday, Youth Fellowship is pleased to host our own SOAPer Bowl of Caring! We'll collect toiletries so those in need in our valley can know the dignity and comfort of personal hygiene. Items gathered will be distributed to CAPWN and Potter's Wheel. Cash donations are also welcome. Those interested in helping welcome the diocese to Scottsbluff for this year's Annual Council October 22-24 are invited to a planning meeting with diocesan staff next Thursday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will be held via videoconference (Zoom). A group of us will gather in Saint Francis' library. If you prefer to join us from another location, please contact Rev. Erin for the meeting ID and access code. If you're interested in helping but are unable to attend this meeting, please let Rev. Erin know. The theme of Episcopal Relief and Development's 2026 Lenten Meditations is "Holy Habits." They're written by Sister Monica Clare, an Episcopal nun based in New Jersey. For more information, including the meditations, supporting resources and a sign up to receive reminder emails, please visit this link. ___________________________________________________________________________ Those who serve, Sunday, February 8, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Mary Bowman, Nancy Kepler 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 Judi Widmaier, Mary Bowman Flowers: Tosh Nanbara In memory of her loved ones Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Tuesday 02/10 Centering Prayer 11:15a Library Wednesday 02/11 Zoom Evening Prayer 6p Lectionary Study & Compline 2p Library Thursday 02/12 Discipleship Group 12p Library Friday 02/13 Men's Bible Study 8a Library Sunday 02/15 Sunday Eucharist St. Francis 9a **Bishop's Visit & Confirmation** Godly Play Sunday School 9a Conference Room Monday 02/16 Cooperative Ministries 12p at Saint Francis Wednesday 02/18 Ash Wednesday Services 12p & 6p ___________________________________________________________________________ The Church Humor Corner-- “Pastor's Business Card” A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door. When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, "Genesis 3:10.." Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked." Remember when the funniest jokes were the clean ones? They still are! Pass it on 'A cheerful heart is good medicine' (Prov. 17:22) ___________________________________________________________________________  From the Office—Ann’s Announcements Birthdays: Bob Manasek February 9 Hadlee Peterson February 9 Barb Williams February 10 Ebram Gomez February 12 Devon Parrish February 12 Anniversaries: Charlie & Gloria Kennedy February 11 Members of the Daughters of the King will be available in the Mary Chapel following Sunday services for anyone wishing intercessory prayer. 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. 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.   January 29, 2026  Bishop Barker and Canon Easton will join us for worship on Sunday, February 15. Erin Cawiezel, Allie Cawiezel and Janey Sunderland from Saint Francis, as well as Reece Meysenburg from Holy Apostles, will be confirmed that day. Dyllan Coop from Saint Francis will be received. We hope you'll join us to support and celebrate our newly confirmed and received Episcopalians! On February 8, Super Bowl Sunday, Youth Fellowship is pleased to host our own SOAPer Bowl of Caring! We'll collect toiletries so those in need in our valley can know the dignity and comfort of personal hygiene. Items gathered will be distributed to CAPWN and Potter's Wheel. Cash donations are also welcome. I received a few questions regarding the conference I'm attending this week. Forma is "the network for Christian formation in the Episcopal Church and beyond." They are a creative and innovate group, including technologically. For this reason, the conference location varies and changes format from year to year. Some years it's held only via video conference, other years it's held only in-person, and other years it's a hybrid (or combination) of the two. This year is the first in memory I'll be within reasonable driving distance of the in-person venue. (Saint John's Cathedral, Denver) If you'd like to read more about Forma or the conference, I invite you to visit their website at forma.church. As always, please call my cell if there is a pastoral or building emergency. ~Rev. Erin+ _______________________________________________________________ Those who serve, Sunday, February 1, 9am Musician Nancy Meier Media Team Charlie Kennedy Ushers Stacy Bach, Alena Kennedy Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Madi Collins, Ella Iron Shell Lector/Intercessor Connie Schingle Eucharistic Minister Clark Wisniewski Altar Guild Nancy Kepler, Monica & Kathy Shambaugh Coffee Hosts Diane Morrison, Karen Larson Flowers: Julie Fancher In memory of her mother, Mary Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Tuesday 02/03 Centering Prayer 11:15a Library Wednesday 02/04 Midweek Eucharist 12:15p Lectionary Study & Compline 2p Library Thursday 02/05 Discipleship Group 12p Library Friday 02/06 Men's Bible Study 8a Library Saturday 02/07 Deanery Meeting 9a St. Matthew's, Alliance Sunday 02/08 Sunday Eucharist St. Francis 9a Godly Play Sunday School 9a Conference Room Sunday 02/15 Bishop's Visit & Confirmation 9a St. Francis Wednesday 02/18 Ash Wednesday Services 12p & 6p ______________________________________________________________  From the Office—Ann’s Announcements
Birthdays: Will Schaaf February 4 Jack Webb February 4 Jane Kelley February 5 Karen Mecklem February 6 This Sunday is Joyful Noise Collection. This is the last Joyful Noise collection before the children select their grant recipients for the year. It's also the last collection before Easter. The next Joyful Noise collection will be May 3. Members of the Daughters of the King will be available in the Mary Chapel following Sunday services for anyone wishing intercessory prayer. 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. 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.   January 22, 2026 Saint Francis' Annual Meeting will take place after worship on Sunday, January 25. Special thanks to the Episcopal Church Women who will once again provide brunch this year. On February 8, Super Bowl Sunday, Youth Fellowship is pleased to host our own SOAPer Bowl of Caring! We'll collect toiletries so those in need in our valley can know the dignity and comfort of personal hygiene. Items gathered will be distributed to CAPWN and Potter's Wheel. Cash donations are also welcome. I received a few questions regarding the conference I'll be attending next week. Forma is "the network for Christian formation in the Episcopal Church and beyond." They are a creative and innovate group, including technologically. For this reason, the conference location varies and changes format from year to year. Some years it's held only via video conference, other years it's held only in-person, and other years it's a hybrid (or combination) of the two. This year is the first in memory I'll be within reasonable driving distance of the in-person venue. (Saint John's Cathedral, Denver) If you'd like to read more about Forma or the conference, I invite you to visit their website at forma.church. As always, please call my cell if there is a pastoral or building emergency. ~Rev. Erin+ _________________________________________________________________________ Those who serve, Sunday, January 25, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Jim Petitt, Sarah Schaaf Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Emma Schaaf, Will Schaaf Lector/Intercessor Jack Webb Eucharistic Minister Nancy Kepler Altar Guild Barb Manasek, Cindy Dickinson, Christy Anderson Coffee Hosts Annual Meeting Brunch Flowers: John & Ann Selzer In memory of Jack & Shirley Selzer and Lewis & Betty Reinhardt Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Sunday/Today Annual Meeting and Thank-You Brunch after Worship Tuesday 01/27 Centering Prayer 11:15a Library Wednesday 01/28 No Midweek Service Lectionary Study & Compline 2p Library Thursday 01/29 Discipleship Group 12p Library Friday 01/30 Men's Bible Study 8a Library Sunday 02/01 Sunday Eucharist St. Francis 9a Joyful Noise Collection (Next Collection 05/03) Godly Play Sunday School 9a Conference Room Sunday Eucharist Good Shepherd Harrisburg 11:30a Saturday 02/07 Deanery Meeting 9a St. Matthew's, Alliance Sunday 02/15 Bishop's Visit & Confirmation 9a St. Francis ______________________________________________________________ From the Office—Ann’s Announcements  Birthdays: Victoria Schnell Anniversaries: Curt & Karen Mecklem Members of the Daughters of the King will be available in the Mary Chapel following Sunday services for anyone wishing intercessory prayer. Come join us for Centering Prayer! We meet Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45 am in the Church Library. Anyone interested in trying it out is welcome to attend, even if you are new to the idea, and just want to see what it is all about. At the beginning of each gathering, suggestions are given on how to quiet your mind and let go of random thoughts and feelings. The purpose is to come together and simply “rest in God.” 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. 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.   January 15, 2026 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Saint Francis' Annual Meeting will take place after worship on Sunday, January 25. If you have a report to include in the Annual Meeting packet, please submit that information to the front office no later than Tuesday, January 20. Special thanks to the Episcopal Church Women who will once again provide brunch this year. Did you know? Saint Francis has the honor of hosting this year's Annual Council October 22-24. We're in the process of forming a committee to help with various planning tasks. If you're interested in participating, please let Rev. Erin know. Come join us for Centering Prayer! We meet Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45 am in the Church Library. Anyone interested in trying it out is welcome to attend, even if you are new to the idea, and just want to see what it is all about. At the beginning of each gathering, suggestions are given on how to quiet your mind and let go of random thoughts and feelings. The purpose is to come together and simply “rest in God.” Those who serve, Sunday, January 18, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Stephanie Schingle Ushers Greg & Collette Suhr Acolyte Master Clark Wisniewski Acolytes Walker Anderson, Will Schaaf Lector/Intercessor Mary Bowman Eucharistic Minister Beth McKibbin Altar Guild Barb Manasek, Cindy Dickinson, Christy Anderson Coffee Hosts Collette Suhr, Ann Peterson Flowers: Clark & Amy Wisniewski In thankfulness for their daughter, Catherine Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Tuesday 01/20 Centering Prayer 11:15a Library Vestry 6p Wednesday 01/21 Midweek Eucharist 12:15p Mary Chapel Lectionary Study & Compline 2p Library Thursday 01/22 Discipleship Group 12p Library Friday 01/23 Men's Bible Study 8a Library Sunday 01/25 Sunday Eucharist St. Francis 9a Godly Play Sunday School 9a Conference Room Annual Meeting & Thank-You Brunch Following Worship Saturday 02/07 Deanery Meeting 9a St. Matthew's, Alliance Sunday 02/15 Bishop's Visit & Confirmation 9a St. Francis ______________________________________________________________ From the Office—Ann’s Announcements  My morning friend peeking in 😊 Birthdays:
Stephanie Schingle January 23 Members of the Daughters of the King will be available in the Mary Chapel following Sunday services for anyone wishing intercessory prayer. 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. 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. |
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