  Thursday Announcements December 8, 2022 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES  Last week, a parishioner received a text from someone pretending to be me and asking for gift cards. Please know I will never ask for gift cards nor will I ever text you from a number other than my cell. (Note the different area code on this message.) f you ever doubt the veracity of a message received in any format (be it email, text, phone call, Facebook, etc.) please contact me on a known channel (such as my previously published email or cell, or the front office phone) to confirm before responding. Midweek Eucharists have begun! We gather in the chapel Wednesdays at six. We're using the Rite I liturgy directly from the Book of Common Prayer during Advent. All are welcome! There's lots happening at Saint Francis in the next few weeks! Please read the rest of the enews so you don't miss out.  Sacred Ground Registration Extended The registration deadline for the next diocesan-wise Sacred Ground session has been extended until December 16. Register now! Sacred Ground is a dialogue series on race grounded in faith, and participants learn about historic and contemporary racism in the U.S. and how to encourage improved human relations for ourselves, our communities, and our nation. Circles begin meeting on January 9, 2023, and you may learn more and register online on our webpage. Questions? Email Lesley Dean at [email protected]   Weather cancellation communications:
From the office--Ann’s Announcements  Birthdays Lori Peterson December 11 Richard Schaneman December 11 Ryley Collins December 12 Theodore Meyer December 12 Len Tabor December 12 Ian Mills December 13 Rick Gable December 15 Don Kepler December 15 Steve Trickler December 17 Anniversaries Michelle & Amy Anderson-Saenz December 12  The Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, December 17th, at 10:00am. We will fill cookies tins (provided by the church) for our Shut-ins. Please bring 3 dozen cookies to share. We hope that will leave 2 dozen for each of us after the tins for Shut-ins are filled. Please bring an empty container for yourself to fill with a delicious variety of sweet treats for your holiday celebrations. Refreshments will also be served. Come for fun and fellowship! Any questions call Barb at 436-7767.  It’s that time of the year again, and we need your help! We will be decorating the church after the service on December 11th. We have jobs for everyone and the more the merrier. Please plan on staying a little longer to help. We are also in need of a small lighted tree for the kids to decorate in the Parish Hall, about 4 feet tall or shorter. If you have a tree you could donate, please call Father Bob at 436-7767. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email [email protected] 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 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 December 1, 2022 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES
 Sacred Ground Registration Extended The registration deadline for the next diocesan-wise Sacred Ground session has been extended until December 16. Register now! Sacred Ground is a dialogue series on race grounded in faith, and participants learn about historic and contemporary racism in the U.S. and how to encourage improved human relations for ourselves, our communities, and our nation. Circles begin meeting on January 9, 2023, and you may learn more and register online on our webpage. Questions? Email Lesley Dean at [email protected]   Weather cancellation communications:
From the office--Ann’s Announcements  Birthdays Jana Bode December 4 Beth McKibbin December 4 Chesney Joplin December 8 Anniversaries Trudy Schnell December 6 It’s that time of the year again, and we need your help! We will be decorating the church after the service on December 11th. We have jobs for everyone and the more the merrier. Please plan on staying a little longer to help. We are also in need of a small lighted tree for the kids to decorate in the Parish Hall, bout 4 feet tall or shorter. If you have a tree you could donate, please call Father Bob at 436-7767.  The Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, December 17th, at 10:00am. We will fill cookies tins (provided by the church) for our Shut-ins. Please bring 3 dozen cookies to share. We hope that will leave 2 dozen for each of us after the tins for Shut-ins are filled. Please bring an empty container for yourself to fill with a delicious variety of sweet treats for your holiday celebrations. Refreshments will also be served. Come for fun and fellowship! Any questions call Barb at 436-7767. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message),
email [email protected] 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 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 23, 2022 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES  
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From the office--Ann’s Announcements  Happy Thanksgiving! Birthdays
Tosh Nanbara November 27 Vicky Gable November 27 Glen Amateis December 2 Amy Meyer December 2 Anniversaries Kim & Tim Hurst November 27 This year’s Thanksgiving meal will be hosted by St. Francis tomorrow, Thursday, November 24th at 11:30 am. Ham, Turkey, potatoes and gravy and beverages will be provided. See you there! Reminder: There will be NO Sunday School classes on November 27th. We’re needing a few acolytes for the 8:30 service Christmas Eve. We’ll accept any adult acolytes, as well. Please call the office if you’re available. It’s that time of the year again, and we need your help! We will be decorating the church after the service on December 11th. We have jobs for everyone and the more the merrier. Please plan on staying a little longer to help. We are also in need of a small lighted tree for the kids to decorate in the Parish Hall, about 4 feet tall or shorter. If you have a tree you could donate, please call Father Bob at 436-7767. The Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, December 17th, at 10:00am. We will fill cookies tins (provided by the church) for our Shut-ins. Please bring 3 dozen cookies to share. We hope that will leave 2 dozen for each of us after the tins for Shut-ins are filled. Please bring an empty container for yourself to fill with a delicious variety of sweet treats for your holiday celebrations. Refreshments will also be served. Come for fun and fellowship! Any questions call Barb at 436-7767. The Daughters of the King have decided to suspend the collection of personal hygiene items for the rest of this year. There are so many other opportunities during the holidays to help our community that need our support. Thanks your generous outpouring, we’ve been able to provide items to Doves, WNCC Student Life and the Hope Center. We will resume collection the fourth Sunday in January. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email [email protected] 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 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 17, 2022 ERIN’S EPISTLETTES 
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From the office--Ann’s Announcements   Birthdays
Gail Burbach November 21 Gretchen Foster November 24 Anniversaries Jon & Amy Meyer November 20 This year’s Thanksgiving meal will be hosted by St. Francis on Thursday, November 24th at 11:30 am. Ham, Turkey, potatoes and gravy and beverages will be provided. If you care to share your favorite hot side, salad, or dessert, please signup on the sheet in the Narthex or call Ann Salomon in the office at 632-4626 Ext. 3, and let her know you are coming, and what you will be bringing. We would like to have a count of how many are coming by Monday, Nov. 21st at the latest, to have enough turkey and ham for everyone. The Daughters of the King have decided to suspend the collection of personal hygiene items for the rest of this year. There are so many other opportunities during the holidays to help our community that need our support. Thanks your generous outpouring, we’ve been able to provide items to Doves, WNCC Student Life and the Hope Center. We will resume collection the fourth Sunday in January. If you'd like to learn to make the kind of sourdough bread sold at the local farmer's market, please contact Carolyn Pevey at [email protected] for information about what to bring to church at 630 on November 15. We have six spots but can do another session in December if there is interest. Expect to go home that night with a few ounces of fresh starter as well as dough ready to bake the following day or to keep refrigerated for baking a bit later. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email [email protected] 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 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 10, 2022 ERIN’S EPISTLETTE'S 
 From the office--Ann’s Announcements In honor of our Veterans:
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Christian Bach November 13 Nina Betz November 15 Margaret Chase November 15 Kathy Shambaugh November 15 Linda Mitchell November 18 Ralph Moreno November 18 Anniversaries Peter & Jennifer Schilke November 19 This year’s Thanksgiving meal will be hosted by St. Francis on Thursday, November 24th at 11:30 am. Ham, Turkey, potatoes and gravy and beverages will be provided. If you care to share your favorite hot side, salad, or dessert, please signup on the sheet in the Narthex or call Ann Salomon in the office at 632-4626 Ext. 3, and let her know you are coming, and what you will be bringing. We would like to have a count of how many are coming by Monday, Nov. 21st at the latest, to have enough turkey and ham for everyone. The Daughters of the King Discernment class is beginning Monday, November 14, 1:00-2:30 pm on Zoom. If you have an interest in becoming a Daughter, this 8-week class is required. Please call Beth McKibbin, 308-641-3993 if you’re interested. If you'd like to learn to make the kind of sourdough bread sold at the local farmer's market, please contact Carolyn Pevey at [email protected] for information about what to bring to church at 630 on November 15. We have six spots but can do another session in December if there is interest. Expect to go home that night with a few ounces of fresh starter as well as dough ready to bake the following day or to keep refrigerated for baking a bit later. Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email [email protected] 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 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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