What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements-August 8, 2024­­­­

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• Blessing of the Backpacks, Sunday, August 18 @ 10a
• Midweek Services Wednesdays @ 6p
  • 1st and 3rd Weds: In-Person Eucharist, Mary Chapel
  • 2nd and 4th Weds: Evening Prayer on Zoom
• Two-service worship pilot Sundays 8a & 10a 03/31-08/25
  • For more information, click here

    For more announcements, please click here.
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• This Fall, several Saint Francis parishioners will participate in Project Resource. 
  • I went through the training a few years ago. It's very well done and I commend it to your consideration. 
  • 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 are held on Zoom and gather for an hour and a half every Sunday over five weeks. 
  • Saint Francis will cover registration costs. 
  • If you think you might be called to this important ministry, please let me know by August 15.
  • For more information, please visit their website at https://project-resource.org/. 

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The elevator for the downstairs is still out of order.
A repairman has been called.
We’ll keep you posted, when it is ready to go again.
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​Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library
Midweek Eucharist, In-Person, Wednesday, 6pm, Chapel
Men’s Bible Study, Thursdays 8am
Two Service Pilot, Sundays 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25


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Those who serve, Sunday August 11
Sun, 8:00 AM
      Jim Petitt                                                Usher
      Judith Widmaier                                     Usher
      Monica Shambaugh                               Acolyte
      NOT FILLED                                          Acolyte
      Cory Foster                                            Lector
      Cory Foster                                            Intercessor
      Monica Shambaugh                               Eucharistic Minister
 
Sun, 10:00 AM
      Collette Suhr                                           Usher
      Greg Suhr                                               Usher
      Emma Schaaf                                         Acolyte
      Will Schaaf                                              Acolyte
      Carolyn Pevey                                        Lector
      Carolyn Pevey                                        Intercessor
      Jane Sayre                                             Eucharistic Minister
      Jack Schaaf                                           Media Team
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From the Office--Ann’s Announcements

Enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Days!

Birthdays
Diane Morrison                 August 11
Cory Foster                       August 12

The Blessing for Backpacks will be August 18th. 

• Students are encouraged to bring their backpacks. 
• Teachers and staff are also encouraged to attend. 
• We'll have special, school-themed treats at coffee hour!

 
 

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The Daughters of the King are continuing to collect pill bottles. Please remove the labels, wash the bottle/cap, and replace the cap. Bottles can be placed in the designated box in the church narthex. The bottles are shipped to Matthew 25 Ministries in Ohio. This organization sends the bottles to clinics around the world where bottles are not readily available. Thank you for your continued support of this important ministry.
 
The Daughters of the King have changed their regular meeting to 6:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month at the church.  They previously met at 1:30 pm. It is our hope that this evening time may work better for prospective members who have daytime commitments. If you’re interested in learning more about Daughters of the King, please talk to any DOK member or go to their website DOKNational.org. The next meeting is Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 pm and interested persons are welcome to attend. 

​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.
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