What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements-August 4, 2024­­­­

​ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

My sister will visit Scottsbluff next week. I'll be in the office less than usual Monday-Thursday because of this but will still be in the area and available for emergencies. 

• 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/. 

In-Person Worship Engagement
 
Two-Service Pilot Running Average: 67
Weeks of Pilot Completed: 18 (out of 22 total)
 
July 2024 Average
Early Service: 22
Mid-Morning Service: 36
Both Services: 58
vs. June 2023: 46
 
June 2024 Average
Early Service: 20
Mid-Morning Service: 39
Both Services: 58
vs. June 2023: 58
 
May 2024 Average
Early Service: 24
Mid-Morning Service: 46
Both Services: 70
vs. May 2023: 65
 
April 2024 Average (inclusive of Easter)
Early Service: 28
Mid Morning Service: 46
Both Services: 81
vs. April 2023: 82
 
Our two-service worship pilot runs March 31 - August 25. For more information, please visit https://www.saintf.org/rectors-letters.html. 

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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.

Those who serve, this week August 4-7
Sun, 8:00 AM
      Christian Bach                                           Usher
      Stacy Bach                                                Usher
      Allie Cawiezel                                            Acolyte
      Erin Cawiezel                                            Acolyte
      Jane Sayre                                                Lector
      Jane Sayre                                                Intercessor
      Cory Foster                                                Eucharistic Minister
 
Sun, 10:00 AM
      Alena Kennedy                                          Usher
      Shirley Mead                                             Usher
      OPEN                                                        Acolyte
      OPEN                                                        Acolyte
      Clark Wisniewski                                       Lector
      Clark Wisniewski                                       Intercessor
      Santana Tamarak                                      Eucharistic Minister
      Charlie Kennedy                                        Media Team
 
Wed
      Karen Larson                                     Wed Lunch - Shop (before 9:30 a.m.)
      Gary Larson                                       Wed Lunch - Shop (before 9:30 a.m.)
      Nancy Kepler                                     Wed Lunch - Packer (9:30 a.m.)
      Barbara Manasek                              Wed Lunch - Packer (9:30 a.m.)
      Diane Morrison                                  Wed Lunch - Packer (9:30 a.m.)
      Bill Mann                                            Wed Lunch - Distributor (11:30 a.m.)
      Ann Selzer                                         Wed Lunch - Distributor (11:30 a.m.)

From the office—Ann’s Announcements​

Happy Balloon Days!

​Birthdays
Ayita Gomez                               August 5
Collette Suhr                              August 9
Jersey Joplin                             August 10
Shirley Mead                              August 10
Mike Schingle                            August 10

Anniversaries
Colleen & Phil Kelly              August 5
Justin & Jenny Bohl             August 10

​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!

 
 

​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.