What's Happening at St. Francis this week

 
Thursday Announcements-June 27, 2024

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• This Fall, several Saint Francis parishioners will participate in Project Resource. 
  • 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 gather on-line for an hour and a half every Sunday over five weeks. 
  • Saint Francis will cover registration costs. 
  • Let me know if you think you might be called to this important ministry!
  • For more information, please visit their website at https://project-resource.org/. ​​

                                                 Bishop Scott's Visit and our new Confirmands

The Diocese of Nebraska offers Education for Ministry (EfM), a 4-year study for adults,which meets
for 36 meetings per year via Zoom. This Zoom-based group serves primarily Western and West Central Nebraska
plus small churches. Registration deadline is August 9,and we will start after Labor Day.  
The co-mentors are Sandra Squires at [email protected]
​ and Tammy Lassen at [email protected]. 
The day of group meetings will be announced once our group is formed.  
The cost for a full year of tuition is $355 or about $10 per session.
ndividuals are responsible for buying their own books.
Scholarships are available; please talk with Rev. Erin for more information. ​

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​Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library

Two Service Pilot, Sundays 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25

Midweek Eucharist is cancelled due to the holiday.

The office will be closed Thursday, July 4th, due to the holiday.
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In honor of his mother Tosh, Regan Nanbara is hosting a Japanese Drumming group in Scottsbluff.  
Takumi Kato, who travels around the country with his three young sons, has a goal of giving a thousand performances
in five years. He's well on the way to that goal and plans to visit all 50 states.
This would be the first time for him to perform in Nebraska. 

He'll perform at Saint Francis, in the Parish Hall, at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.
This performance is free and open to the public. 
 
And if you want, you might pull a more information and photos from Takumi's website: https://www.nukumorinomori.com/en/photo/
 

From the office--Ann’s Announcements

Birthdays
Mary Kay Versen                     June 30
Dan Witko                                June 30
Keith Viola                               July 1
Ayden Reed                             July 2
Joyce Walsh                            July 2
Marvin Lamont                         July 5

Anniversaries
Artie & Jan Johnson                  July 1
Matt & Jeane Anderson             July 2
Fernando & Sara Moreno          July 5

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​Men’s Bible Study is off for Summer Vacation.  We will resume after Labor Day.

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 May-July are here in regular and large print.
If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.

​The Daughters of the King will be
conducting their annual food drive
for the CAPWN food pantry June 15-30, 2024.
Please place your non-perishable food items
in the basket provided in the Narthex.
Check expiration dates as no expired food is accepted.
THANK YOU for your generosity.

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