What's Happening this week at St. Francis

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​May 24 is Pentecost Sunday. Our longtime friend, the Rev. Karen Anderson, will return to serve as guest preacher and to baptize her newest grandchild, Kennedy June. We hope you can join us! 
Camp Canterbury Registration Deadline
The Camp Canterbury registration deadline quickly approaching! The last day to register is Friday, June 5th. Register your youth today to join us at camp from July 13th-17th at Calvin Crest Camp in Fremont, NE. All youth who are entering 4th through 12th grades are invited to join us for a faith and fun-filled week.
Our theme this year is Feast with God, as we look at ways that we encounter God through the metaphor of food. Activities at camp include swimming, crafts, indoor and outdoor games, archery, worship and programming. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
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​Those who serve, Sunday, May 17, 9am
Musician                     Barb Becker
Media Team                Steve Trickler
Ushers                        Artie & Jan Johnson
Acolyte Master            Clark Wisniewski
Acolytes                     Madi Collins, Ella Iron Shell
Lector/Intercessor      Jake Collins
Eucharistic Minister    Charlie Kennedy
Altar Guild          Barb Manasek, Cindy Dickinson, Christy Anderson
Coffee Hosts       Christie Shaver, Nancy Kepler
 
Upcoming Events at St. Francis:
Sunday 05/17 UTO Ingathering Prayer During Worship
      Monthly Game Night 6p Parish Hall
Tuesday 05/19 Centering Prayer 11:15a Library
      Vestry 6p Parish Hall
Wednesday 05/20 Lectionary Study & Compline 3p Library
      Evening Prayer on Zoom 6p
Thursday 05/21 Discipleship Group 12p Library
Friday 05/22 Men's Bible Study 8a Library
Sunday 05/24 Sunday Worship 9a St Francis *Pentecost Sunday w/Baptism
      Godly Play Sunday School 9a Conference Room
Monday 05/25 Church Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Sunday 05/31 Send-Off Brunch for Rev. Erin Following Worship
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​​From the Office—Ann’s Announcements

Birthdays:
Lola Parrish                                  May 19
 
Anniversaries:
Greg & Ann Peterson                   May 20
Erik & Lori Peterson                     May 22 

The Episcopal Church Women will host a send-off brunch for Rev. Erin+
on Sunday, May 31 following worship. Please join us for fellowship and delicious, home-cooked food! 
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​Our 2026 graduates: 

• Tay Feather Earring Tay will graduate from Little Wound High School in Kyle, South Dakota. He plans to attend college. He's still in the process of finalizing his school selection. Tay is the son of Jamie Feather Earring and Melissa Iron Cloud. 
• Dreyton Iron Cloud Dreyton will graduate from Gering Middle School. Dreyton is the grandson of Jamie Feather Earring and Melissa Iron Cloud. 
• Laney Bohl Laney will graduate from Mitchell High School. She plans to attend Eastern Wyoming College to become a Veterinary Technician. Laney is the daughter of Justin and Jenny Bohl.
• Nate Kelley Nate is graduating from Scottsbluff High School and is going to the University of Nebraska-Kearney to study business and play basketball.  Nate is the son of Chris and Jane Kelley.
• Elliot Selzer Elliot is graduating from Scottsbluff High School. Her plans are to attend Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction in the fall. She is planning to major in exercise science. Elliot is the daughter of John and Jamie Selzer.
• Saydee Peterson Saydee is graduating from Minatare High School, and plans to attend Chadron State College this fall. She will be studying elementary education. Saydee is the daughter of Erik and Lori Peterson, and the granddaughter of Ann & Greg Peterson.

 


​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 May-July 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.

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