What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday, February 1, 2024

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Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

​No Wednesday Evening Prayer, on Zoom, until after Lent
Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday at 2pm, Library
Men’s Bible Study, Thursday 8am, Library
Sunday Eucharist at 9am
Hymn Sing, February 11th, following worship
Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, February 13th, 5pm, Parish Hall
Ash Wednesday, February 14th, services Noon and 6:30pm
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ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• I'm delighted to share that we inherited the Boy Scout troop hosted by First Christian following their closure. As this Sunday is Scout Sunday, several of Pack 13's Cub Scouts will be present to serve and learn. Please offer them a warm Saint Francis welcome! 
• Many thanks to the Daughters of the King for their work on the ministry booklet. They interviewed the leaders of all ministries at Saint Francis. A special thanks to Mary Bowman who spearheaded formatting and editing. Copies are available in the narthex. 
• Bishop Barker will visit Saint Francis on Sunday, May 28. Please let me know if you or a family member are interested in being confirmed or received that day. 
• We'd like to print an updated directory some time this spring. A number of the photos on file are out of date. 
  • If you'd like to submit an updated photo (particularly if you have growing children or teens), please forward that to the front office. 
  • If you have photography or organizational skills to share, please let me know. You needn't be a professional, only have a desire to serve. 
  • Or friends at First Presbyterian are seeking a new office administrator. The position is twenty hours a week. The job description is available here; the online application is here. For more information, call Jeff or April at 308-632-2131. Please keep them in your prayers during this transition. ​

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Education for Ministry
 
Fourth Annual EfM Zoom Event 

Living in a World Beyond a Binary God
Stories and Challenges of our Trans Neighbors
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All are welcome to attend EfM's fourth annual Zoom event on Saturday, February 10 from 9:30am-12pm CT.
The event will include two presentations: 
Gender 101: Language and Tools for Supporting the Transgender Community and Trans-Affirming and Gender Expansive Theology. 
It will also include breakout sessions, time to listen to personal stories, and time for questions. Register here.
​This event is free with a suggested donation of $25 to The Benedictine Way. Contact Sandra Squires, (she/her) with any questions.

 

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From the office—Ann’s Announcements      

Birthdays
 
Will Schaaf                             February 4
Jack Webb                             February 4
Jane Kelley                            February 5
Karen Mecklem                      February 6
Bob Manasek                         February 9
Hadlee Peterson                    February 9
Diane Eskam                         February 10
Barb Willliams                        February 10

Anniversaries
Charlie & Gloria Kennedy             February 11





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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 13th from 5-7PM.

We will have the best sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, juice and coffee for everyone. 
So come and enjoy the feasting and celebration before the start of Lent!     
There will be a Freewill offering.

Come enjoy supper with us!
 
 
​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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A Tribute to Hymn Poet, Rae Whitney,
as originally published by The Living Church.

The following link will allow you to read the complete article:

https://livingchurch.org/2023/12/11/prolific-hymn-poet-rae-e-whitney-1927-2023/ ​

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