What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements February 2, 2023

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• Congratulations to those elected at the annual meeting!
  • Monica Shambaugh and Jon Meyer will continue to serve as Senior and Junior Wardens. 
  • New vestry members are Diane Morrison, Jane Sayre and Sarah Schaaf. 
  • Council delegates are Cory Foster, Beth McKibben and Monica Shambaugh. Diane Morrison is our alternate should someone become unavailable. 
  • The vestry treasurer and clerk are both appointed positions. Diane Morrison will serve as Treasurer and Beth McKibben as clerk. 
  • I encourage you to read the annual meeting report packet which can be downloaded at bit.ly/sfsbfiles. If you'd like a copy mailed to you, let the front office know. 
  • The meeting was recorded and will be uploaded to a private YouTube link. This link is available on request. 
• ​Sermons are still being posted to the website for you to read (or reread). Simply go to bit.ly/sfsbsermons. 

Recent Attendance Trends
November 
Monthly Average: 71 / Six-Month Average: 63 
December
Monthly Average: 86 / Six-Month Average: 67
(Inclusive of Christmas Eve)
January 
Monthly Average: 62 / Six-Month Average: 69
Wednesday Evening Eucharist
Since the first Wednesday of Advent, 11/30/22...
Services: 7 / Average Attendance: 3
 

From the office--Ann’s Announcements 

Birthdays
Jane Kelley                         February 5
Karen Mecklem                   February 6
Hadlee Peterson                 February 9
Bob Manasek                      February 10
Diane Eskam                      February 10
 
Anniversaries
Charlie & Gloria Kennedy     February 11
 
It’s “Joyful Noise” money collection this Sunday, February 5th.
Please make some noise with your coins in the bucket J
 
The Daughters of the King will resume the collecting of personal hygiene items on Sunday, January 22. Collection baskets will be located in the narthex. Suggested items include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, razors, etc. Thanks to your past donations, we’ve been able to help several local agencies serving people in need.
 
The Pre/Early Teen Sunday School class will return to the 9:00 hour, meeting in the parish hall for about 1/2 hour before going in to church with their family.
In this class of 11-14 year-olds we are learning our way around the Bible, looking up and studying basic truths through stories, Psalms, history, etc. using a variety of activities for lesson reinforcement.
Please talk to Peggy Wymore or Mother Erin about any ideas, questions or concerns you may have.

Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email [email protected] or mail to:
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1201
Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Forward Day by Day Booklets
We have 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.

Alena and Charlie Kennedy are once again jumping in the frozen Platte River on Saturday, February 25 in Support of Special Olympics Nebraska and our team the Scotts Bluff County Thunder.
 
The Polar Plunge will take place at the YMCA Trails West behind the zoo. If you wish to support Alena and our special needs athletes in the community to help fund state and regional tournaments trips please make your pledge on the Special Olympics Nebraska website, www.sone.org, Be Bold Get Cold, Panhandle Polar Plunge, Online Registration, Donate Now On the pledge page for “Would you like to credit this donation to a specific fundraiser or team” please search for Alena or the MacPlungers  (our theme this year is the Scottish kilt).

​You may also donate offline to Charlie with cash or check to Special Olympics Nebraska.  Thank you for helping Special Olympics in western Nebraska!