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FATHER MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS 1) Last call for anyone interested in being Confirmed or Received during the upcoming Bishop’s Visitation! So far I have adults Beth M., Gary and Karen L., Linda R., and Brian L., along with youth Max M., Nate K., Victoria S., and Elliot S. Please let Gina know this week if you would like to be added to that list. The service will be Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 P.M. 2) Recently all worship volunteers received an email asking them to review and update profile information in our volunteer management software MSP. You’ll remember that we stopped using MSP regularly during 2020 when we suspended in-person worship, but now that we’re re-open, we will get back to using this simple software. I can’t tell you how important every single volunteer is in producing our worship services. From ushers to acolytes, every job adds beauty and meaning to our service, and I greatly appreciate all the faithful work that you do. It is SO GREAT to be back together worshipping in-person with you! 3) Lots of smart folks are looking at lessons learned in the church last year, and thinking about best practices moving forward. Here’s a link to a long but interesting article by The Rev. Tim Schenck titled “Hybrid Church,” that is worth a read if you have time and interest: https://www.ecfvp.org/tools/254/hybrid-church-a-way-forward-for-church-leaders 4) Congratulations to our resident star Rae E. Whitney as she continues to be recognized nationally and beyond for her incredible gifts and lasting contribution to church hymnody. Here is a link to the most recent article highlighting her work: https://thehymnsociety.org/becoming-witnesses-third-sunday-of-easter-year-b/  GINA’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Birthday!! Jared Mackrill April 15 Elsie Harvey April 1 Laney Bohl April 18 Andrew Lehr April 19 Gretchen Deter April 18 Jeanne Matthews April 19 Ren Mackrill April 18 LOST AND FOUND Found – A case for glasses was found after the Maundy Thursday Service. 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 still have some of the Forward Day by Day’s for February, March & April in regular and large print. We just received the Forward Day by Day’s for May, June and July in regular and large print. If you would like any of these mailed to you, please email or call the church. Purple Up! Day During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day on April 15th recognizes some of the military’s most unsung heroes – their children. The day encourages everyone to wear purple representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other. All across the country and around the world, military children play a significant role in their schools, youth organizations, and communities. When we wear purple in their honor, we let them know we support them in all branches of the military – Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Whether they are a part of the military family for a short while or their entire childhood, the military child deserves to know they have the support of their community. How to Observe Purple Up! Day Wear purple to show your support for military youth. Schools and military installations also host events recognizing the sacrifices military children make. Local businesses and organizations also hold celebrations throughout the month of April, especially when the 15th lands on a weekend. Consider some of these events for your school or organization: Invite your former and current military employees to share photos of their children. Change your social media profile to a purple frame. Recognize military children during events. Feature a military child on a school, organization, or club website. Invite a military parent or child to speak at your school, business, or organization. Purple Up! Day History The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Military Youth and Family Program initiated the Purple Up! for Military Kids in 2011. They selected April 15th during the Month of the Military Child as a way to honor military children from all branches of the military. Purple represented the colors of each branch of the military as one. Since then, other organizations and communities spread the word, giving the celebration momentum.  National Banana Day
On April 15th, take a bite of the fruit that also makes an excellent prop for jokes on National Banana Day! The day focuses on the nutrition of the fruit as well as the way comedy has used the banana in its acts. This low-fat, low-calorie snack offers a boost of fiber, potassium, and vitamins, with B6 and C leading the way. It also provides a healthy gram of protein, too. Add a banana to your morning cereal or grab one to go with your granola. They also add so much delicious flavor to baked goods. Many bakers know that when those bananas turn brown to toss them in the freezer for baking muffins and breads later. As far as the humor goes, anyone goes a little bananas when they slip on a peel. Or is it the peel of laughter that makes them go bananas? Hold up the banana like a phone and get your comedy routine going. How to Observe National Banana Day Write a little message on a banana and tuck it into your loved one’s lunch. Add bananas to your lunch routine. They’re inexpensive and delicious. Children and adults love them, so you just can’t go wrong. Use #NationalBananaDay to share how you #CelebrateEveryDay on social media. National Banana Day History The word is still out about who created this national holiday. However, we’ve sent out several bananas to track them down. Gina’s Office Hours Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Comments are closed.
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