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What's Happening at St. Francis this week

6/27/2024

Thursday Announcements
July 3, 2024

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Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library
Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday at 6pm
Men’s Bible Study is back at 8am on Thursdays
Two Service Pilot, Sundays 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25

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It’s “Joyful Noise” offering this Sunday!

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Message from Bishop Barker

My Dear DioNeb Friends and Family –

Earlier today, the House of Bishops elected The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe to serve as the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, bringing to a close the discernment journey that we’ve been on together for the past many months. While it’s hard to lose an election, I have every confidence that the Holy Spirit led the way as the bishops of the church did their work, and I look forward to serving with and supporting our new PB in the years to come!

I am so grateful to all of you for the trust and support you’ve offered me during this time of discernment. I’ve been encouraged, prayed, and cared for as in no other time of my life.

I will return to Nebraska with a full and thankful heart, both for the honor of having contributed to the process of selecting our new Presiding Bishop and for the grace of coming home to a community that I cherish and a ministry that I love. I’m likewise looking forward to serving with and supporting all of you as we continue to make our way into becoming the Church that Christ calls us to be.

Thank you again for your confidence in me and for your thoughtful encouragement over these past months. I look forward to seeing you soon in DioNeb!

Faithfully Yours in Christ –

+ Bishop Barker
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The Right Reverend Sean Rowe,
bishop of the dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania
and Western New York, was selected by the House of Bishops
as their twenty-eight Presiding Bishop.
A biography is available here. You're encouraged
to watch his closing sermon to the General Convention,
which is available here.
Please hold him, his family and his dioceses in prayer
during this time of transition.

Bishop Scott's Visit and our new Confirmands

Those who serve, this week July 7-10

Sun, 8:00 AM
      Christian Bach Usher
      Stacy Bach Usher
      Cory Foster                                               Usher
      Monica Shambaugh                                  Acolyte
      Cory Foster Lector
      Cory Foster Intercessor
      Cory Foster Eucharistic Minister

Sun, 10:00 AM
      Collette Suhr                                             Usher
      Judith Widmaier                                        Usher
      Laney Bohl                                                Acolyte
      Danika Bohl                                               Acolyte
      Jane Sayre                                                Lector
      Jane Sayre                                                Intercessor
      Clark Wisniewski                                       Eucharistic Minister
      Charlie Kennedy                                        Media Team

Wed, July 10
Gary Larson                                              Wed. Lunch - Shop (before 9:30 a.m.)
Karen Larson                                            Wed. Lunch - Shop (before 9:30 a.m.)
Nancy Kepler                                            Wed. Lunch - Packer (9:30 a.m.)
Barbara Manasek                                     Wed. Lunch - Packer (9:30 a.m.)
Christie Shaver                                         Wed. Lunch - Packer (9:30 a.m.)
Cory Foster                                               Wed. Lunch - Distributor (11:30 a.m.)
Bill Mann                                                   Wed. Lunch - Distributor (11:30 a.m.)

The Diocese of Nebraska offers Education for Ministry (EfM),
a 4-year study for adults, which meets for 36 meetings per year via Zoom. This Zoom-based group serves primarily Western and West Central Nebraska plus small churches. Registration deadline is August 9, and we will start after Labor Day. The co-mentors are Sandra Squires at [email protected] and Tammy Lassen at [email protected]. The day of group meetings will be announced once our group is formed. The cost for a full year of tuition is $355 or about $10 per session. Individuals are responsible for buying their own books. Scholarships are available; please talk with Rev. Erin for more information.

From the office—Ann’s Announcements

Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July!

Birthdays

Daniel Harvey July 9

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 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.

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

6/19/2024

Thursday Announcements-June 27, 2024

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

This Fall, several Saint Francis parishioners will participate in Project Resource.
- From their website: "Giving of oneself financially unlocks a part of our hearts where God can do incredible work, both in us and through us. As part of our baptismal covenant, we believe we are called to reconcile ourselves to one another and to God. Fundraising is not a means to an end. Rather, fundraising as ministry is a radical act of reconciliation; a process that can both draw the giver closer to God and repair an unjust world. Project Resource provides the tools to inspire radical generosity and engage faith communities in this life-changing work."
- The program is hosted by the (Episcopal) College for Bishops.
- Classes gather on-line for an hour and a half every Sunday over five weeks.
- Saint Francis will cover registration costs.
- Let me know if you think you might be called to this important ministry!
- For more information, please visit their website at https://project-resource.org/.

Bishop Scott's Visit and our new Confirmands

The Diocese of Nebraska offers Education for Ministry (EfM), a 4-year study for adults,which meets
for 36 meetings per year via Zoom. This Zoom-based group serves primarily Western and West Central Nebraska
plus small churches. Registration deadline is August 9,and we will start after Labor Day.
The co-mentors are Sandra Squires at [email protected]
and Tammy Lassen at [email protected].
The day of group meetings will be announced once our group is formed.
The cost for a full year of tuition is $355 or about $10 per session.
ndividuals are responsible for buying their own books.
Scholarships are available; please talk with Rev. Erin for more information.

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Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library

Two Service Pilot, Sundays 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25

Midweek Eucharist is cancelled due to the holiday.

The office will be closed Thursday, July 4th, due to the holiday.
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In honor of his mother Tosh, Regan Nanbara is hosting a Japanese Drumming group in Scottsbluff.
Takumi Kato, who travels around the country with his three young sons, has a goal of giving a thousand performances
in five years. He's well on the way to that goal and plans to visit all 50 states.
This would be the first time for him to perform in Nebraska.

He'll perform at Saint Francis, in the Parish Hall, at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.
This performance is free and open to the public.

And if you want, you might pull a more information and photos from Takumi's website: https://www.nukumorinomori.com/en/photo/

From the office--Ann’s Announcements

Birthdays
Mary Kay Versen June 30
Dan Witko June 30
Keith Viola July 1
Ayden Reed July 2
Joyce Walsh July 2
Marvin Lamont July 5

Anniversaries
Artie & Jan Johnson July 1
Matt & Jeane Anderson July 2
Fernando & Sara Moreno July 5

Men’s Bible Study is off for Summer Vacation. We will resume after Labor Day.

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 May-July are here in regular and large print.
If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.

The Daughters of the King will be
conducting their annual food drive
for the CAPWN food pantry June 15-30, 2024.
Please place your non-perishable food items
in the basket provided in the Narthex.
Check expiration dates as no expired food is accepted.
THANK YOU for your generosity.

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

6/10/2024

Thursday Announcements-June 20, 2024

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

Please join me in offering a warm welcome to the newly confirmed and received! Mike Schingle and Jonathan Morgan were received & Tin Pham was confirmed. Congratulations, all, and welcome!
There's been some confusion regarding which liturgical elements we'll use at the early service. I'd like to offer some clarification:
- We'll use the Rite I Eucharist.
- Our primary worship aid will be the prayer book. A bulletin will be provided as a supplement to the prayer book. This will include the collect, readings (except the Psalm, as these are printed in the prayer book), prayer requests, the week's worship leadership schedule and parish announcements. The bulletin will be available in both standard font and large print.
- At this time, we'll use the Prayers of the People printed in the Rite I Eucharist (rather than those printed in the late service bulletin).
- The above will be in effect for the balance of our two-service worship pilot.
- Please let me know if you need further clarification.
I have a few reminders and clarifications for those serving in worship leadership positions:
- With the exception of illness, please update MSP or contact Ann in the front office (either phone or email) to communicate changes to your schedule and availability. (Please continue to contact me directly in the case of illness or other emergency.)
- Please be in the building at least 15 minutes before the service start time. (Ushers, please be in the building 20 minutes beforehand.)
- I'm aware your lives are very busy and there are many nonprofits with whom you could volunteer. Thank you for choosing to share your time and talents with the Saint Francis community!

The Diocese of Nebraska offers Education for Ministry (EfM), a 4-year study for adults, which meets for 36 meetings per year via Zoom.
This Zoom-based group serves primarily Western and West Central Nebraska plus small churches.
Registration deadline is August 9, and we will start after Labor Day.
The co-mentors are Sandra Squires at [email protected] and Tammy Lassen at [email protected].
The day of group meetings will be announced once our group is formed. The cost for a full year of tuition is $355 or about $10 per session.
Individuals are responsible for buying their own books. Scholarships are available; please talk with Rev. Erin for more information.

Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library
Two Service Pilot, Sundays 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25
Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday at 6pm

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LADIES SALAD LUNCHEON

Saturday, June 22, 2024. 11:30 am
St. Francis Parish Hall
Hosted by ECW (Episcopal Church Women)
WELCOMING Author: Andrea Myers
Let us know if you could share a salad
Please RSVP by Friday, June 14th
To: Nancy Kepler. 635-0734
Barb Manasek. 436-7767
[email protected]
(Please indicate number coming)
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From the office—Ann’s Announcements

Birthdays
Jane Sayre June 23
Rick Anderson June 26
Kathy Graham                    June 28
Lisa Ledbetter                    June 28

Anniversaries
Robert & Lisa Brenner         June 25
Cory& Gretchen Foster June 26

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 May-July are here in regular and large print.  If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.

The Daughters of the King will be conducting their annual food drive
for the CAPWN food pantry June 15-30, 2024.
Please place your non-perishable food items in the basket provided
in the Narthex. Check expiration dates as no expired food is accepted.
THANK YOU for your generosity

Men’s Bible Study is off for Summer Vacation.
We will resume after Labor Day.

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

6/5/2024

Thursday Announcements-June 13, 2024

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

There's been some confusion regarding which liturgical elements we'll use at the early service. I'd like to offer some clarification:
- We'll use the Rite I Eucharist.
- Our primary worship aid will be the prayer book. A bulletin will be provided as a supplement to the prayer book. This will include the collect, readings (except the Psalm, as these are printed in the prayer book), prayer requests, the week's worship leadership schedule and parish announcements. The bulletin will be available in both standard font and large print.
- At this time, we'll use the Prayers of the People printed in the Rite I Eucharist (rather than those printed in the late service bulletin).
- The above will be in effect for the balance of our two-service worship pilot.
- Please let me know if you need further clarification.
I have a few reminders and clarifications for those serving in worship leadership positions:
- With the exception of illness, please update MSP or contact Ann in the front office (either phone or email) to communicate changes to your schedule and availability. (Please continue to contact me directly in the case of illness or other emergency.)
- Please be in the building at least 15 minutes before the service start time. (Ushers, please be in the building 20 minutes beforehand.)
- I'm aware your lives are very busy and there are many nonprofits with whom you could volunteer. Thank you for choosing to share your time and talents with the Saint Francis community!

The Diocese of Nebraska offers Education for Ministry (EfM), a 4-year study for adults, which meets for 36 meetings per year via Zoom. This Zoom-based group serves primarily Western and West Central Nebraska plus small churches. Registration deadline is August 9, and we will start after Labor Day. The co-mentors are Sandra Squires at [email protected] and Tammy Lassen at [email protected]. The day of group meetings will be announced once our group is formed. The cost for a full year of tuition is $355 or about $10 per session. Individuals are responsible for buying their own books. Scholarships are available; please talk with Rev. Erin for more information.

Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library

Two Service Pilot, Sundays 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25

Evening Prayer on Zoom, Wednesday at 6pm

Vestry Meeting, Tuesday June 18 at 6p

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

LADIES SALAD LUNCHEON

Saturday, June 22, 2024. 11:30 am
St. Francis Parish Hall
Hosted by ECW (Episcopal Church Women)
WELCOMING Author: Andrea Myers
Let us know if you could share a salad
Please RSVP by Friday, June 14th
To: Nancy Kepler. 635-0734
Barb Manasek. 436-7767
[email protected]
(Please indicate number coming)

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

From the office—Ann’s Announcements

Happy Father's Day!!

Birthdays
Jake Collins                                June 16
Dana Samson June 17
Mindy Baird                                June 18

Anniversaries
John & Cricket Simmons             June 20
Justin & Jacklyn Cawiezel            June 21
Al & Barb Williams June 21

Men's Bible Study is out for Summer Vacation. We will be returning after Labor Day.

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 May-July are here in regular and large print.
If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

What's Happening at St. Francis this week

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