  _______________________July 9, 2026_______________________ A Message from Mary I love those few moments right before the curtain rises. I hear the cacophony of the musicians tuning up their instruments. There – hear the clarinets. Now, the trumpets (do, re, mi, fa – do, re, me, fa). The strings sing – hmmmm, hmmmm, hmmmm. Ah, the trill of the flute! And, look – a small movement of the curtain indicating that someone is back there – maybe moving some piece of the set into place. All the behind-the-scenes work, the cues that something is about to happen, invoke a feeling of anticipation and excitement. Look at my fellow audience members – they are ready to see what has been prepared for their discernment. Your Vestry has been working behind-the-scenes on the first step of many that will celebrate and strengthen the core of what makes St Francis a welcoming, warm community. This will help position us to attract the Rector we know is out there looking for us. Stay tuned! M ______________________________________________________________________________ Intercessory Prayer Members of the Daughters of the King are available for Intercessory Prayer in the Mary Chapel each Sunday after worship. All prayer requests are kept confidential. ______________________________________________________________________________ The Daughters of the King are sponsoring a personal hygiene collection during the month of July. The donations will be distributed to benefit those in need. In the past we have taken items to several local groups in the community, including the Hope Center, WNCC students and DOVES. There is a collection bin in the narthex. Suggested items to donate include soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, lotion, Kleenex packets, lip balm, deodorant, shampoo, etc. The DOK will sort the items and distribute them in August. Thank you for your support and generosity! Those who serve, Sunday, July 12, 9am Musician Barb Becker Media Team Jack Schaaf Ushers Jim Petitt, Mike Schingle Worship Leader Monica Shambaugh Lector/Intercessor Connie Schingle Altar Guild Collette Suhr, Ann Peterson, Jane Sayre Coffee Hosts Karen Mecklem, Diane Morrison Flowers: Alan & Jan Johnson For the birthday of grandson, Oliver John Clark Greg & Collette Suhr In memory of his father, Dean Suhr Upcoming Events at St. Francis: Tuesday 7/14 Centering Prayer 11a Friday 7/17 Men’s Bible Study 8a Library Sunday 7/19 Sunday Worship 9a St Francis Rev. Chris Plantz will be here on the following dates: 7/19, 8/16, and 9/20 for Eucharist Worship Services. 7/19 Family BBQ & Game Night From the office--Ann's announcements  Birthdays: Matt Anderson July 17 Anniversaries: Donald & Kathy Graham July 18 SUMMER BBQ IS COMING UP! The St. Francis Church Family and Friends BBQ will be held Sunday, July 19 at 4:30 pm prior to Game Night which begins at 6. Please invite friends and family members to attend. Everyone is welcome! While all are welcome to participate in Game Night following the BBQ, it is not required. Feel free to come and enjoy good food and good company. There is no charge for the meal. There will be an opportunity for a free will offering. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and pork roast. If you are able, please bring chips, salad, dessert or other side dish to share. We also seek paper plates, napkins, disposable flatware, bottled water and volunteers to help with set up and clean up. Please text Janet Craven 308-637-7173 with approximate number of your family and friends who might attend. Thank you and hope to see you there! Emergency Pastoral Care Pastor Kathy Montira, ELCA Sr. Pastor, Calvary Lutheran Church (308) 632-8023, 8:30a-2:30p Monday-Friday (308) 874-6021 after hours Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email. The Forward Day by Day’s for August-October are available in regular and large print. If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office. Comments are closed.
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Rev. Erin Rath
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