This Sunday
Military Outreach - Donate and Pack!
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Packing – Sunday, November 12, 2017
Have fun helping to pack boxes at St. Francis this Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A light pizza lunch will be provided. Please call Susie Zimmerman at 310-316-5941 with any questions or to let us know you will be coming so we have plenty of boxes and pizza on hand.
Thank you for praying for our troops 'til they come back home!
We will not forget them while they are deployed, working hard to keep us safe.
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AND - This Sunday is Undie Sunday
Bring Donations To Church
November 12
We work regularly to support
St Luke's Breakfast Program for the Homeless in Long Beach
. They always need donations of underwear (the most requested, but least often donated items for homeless shelters). Please bring what you can to church this Sunday, and our volunteers will take them to St Luke's the following Saturday. Mens' and womens' underwear in larger sizes preferred.
Thank you!
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The Faces Of St Francis, Facing The Future Together
Next Week—In-gathering Sunday, November 19
With Special Coffee Hour Goodies!
YOU are one of the faces of St Francis Church. Thank you for your pledge which enables us to love God, love others and serve the world. Next week, we invite you to bring your completed pledge cards to church. On the altar we will pray over them in thanksgiving and consecrate them for God’s glory. After each service we shall enjoy Thanksgiving goodies to
thank you
for what we share together.
Parish Conversation
Thank you all for attending and contributing to the Parish Conversation last week. Over 40 parishioners attended. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and input, and will incorporate your contributions to the process of updating our Mission and Vision statements. For those who were not able to attend, please send your thoughts on these four questions to
Rev. Peter
:
- What are we doing well in fulfilling the mission of Jesus among us?
- What do you think is the dream of God for us?
- What do you need from St. Francis Church to be able to Love God, Love Others, and Serve the World?
- What are the two things you would change at St. Francis if you could? And why?
Thank you for your commitment to our Church!
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NEW
Yoga For Beginners
Starting Monday, November 13th, 9:30am
Our own Jill Fenske will be offering a yoga class for beginners in the Board Room every Monday at 9:30am. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel, and an open and inquisitive heart. We will move, breathe, and connect our bodies to our minds. No set charge, free-will offering only.
Please rsvp to Jill
- via
email
, or in person,
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Harbor Interfaith
Donate Food for Thanksgiving
Thru Sunday November 19.
Harbor Interfaith works to fill the void for the homeless and working poor during the holidays. They distribute holiday food baskets and provide social connection. Help them to help others by donating items for their Thanksgiving food baskets:
Frozen turkeys*, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables (green beans or corn), boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing mix, yams or sweet potatoes, and cake mix and frosting or other dessert mixes. Grocery gift cards are welcome, too.
*please email
Hank Gatlin
in advance if you are thinking of donating frozen food.
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Vacation
Rev. Peter Huang will be away on vacation Nov 17-25.
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St Luke’s Shower And Breakfast Program
For The Homeless
Next Saturday
, November 18, 7:00am - 10:30am
We support St. Luke’s shower program for the needy in Long Beach. You can help by:
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giving donations
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helping prepare and serve breakfast
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helping 'behind the scenes' (eg. with the clothing closet)
Come along for all or part of the time. And thank you!
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Thanksgiving Day Worship - 10am
Thursday, November 23
Thanksgiving Day Eucharist
'Gratitude transforms what we have into enough'
Join us for a simple, grateful service to start your day. Bring your out-of-town visitors!
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Coffee, Clergy & Conversation with Clergy
Preparing for Advent
Sunday November 26 - after both services
On Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in our "liturgical year," we begin preparing for Advent. Come share this time with Paula+ and Peter+ as we together talk about the season of Advent and spiritual practices for experiencing Advent and preparing for Christmas. Bring your coffee and snacks from Coffee Hour as well as your questions for an enriching conversation!
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Advent Quiet Day - "Miracles, Mothers and Mary"
Tuesday, December 5 - 9:30 - 12:30pm
Chapel, Board Room, Church Grounds
Please join us for a morning of quiet reflection and preparation during this Advent season. The Quiet Day is sponsored by our Episcopal Church Women ministry with a time of teaching and reflecting, listening in anticipation of Christmas. Jude Lyons, our seminary intern, will lead this wonderful experience together. Everyone is welcomed to attend.
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Gospel of Mark
Sunday, December 10 after both services
Board Room
With Advent we begin a new church year with the Gospel readings each Sunday selected from the Gospel of Mark. Rev. Peter and Jude Lyons will facilitate this class on the Gospel of Mark for us to understand the characteristics and history of this Gospel. We will watch several Church Next videos as part of the class and discussion. Please join us as we deepen in our understanding of the Scriptures.
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Sermons and Bulletins Online
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Sermons Online Archive
"Becoming even more of who we are as saints of God"
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
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Give by checking account, credit or debit card.
Prioritize your finances, helping you give to God's mission first.
Help you manage your giving, and access your giving account at your convenience.
Questions? Email
Elaine Mistele. Or call her at the church office at 310 375 4617.
Moved? Changed your Name?
New email or phone #?
Please send new details to
Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.
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