SHARE YOUR TIME AND TALENTS WITH US!
From time to time opportunities arise at St. Francis where we could use some additional knowledge and insight with specific topics.
Please use the attached
survey
to help us better understand where you might be able to assist with ministry and service at St. Francis. Just print and return your completed response form to the church in person or by mail.
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Check out these excellent participating vendors!
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SIGN UP FOR THE ADVENT BOOK STUDY: 'LIGHT OF THE WORLD'
Our Advent Book Study, led by The Rev. Dr. Paul Crowell, will meet
Dec. 8, 15, and 22
(the Second, Third, and Fourth Sundays in Advent). Copies of the book and a discussion guide will be available after the Annual Meeting this Sunday or in the Church Office. A donation of $15 is requested to offset the cost of the book. Click
here
to find out more about the book and sign up.
LADIES' GATHERING DEC. 8
(No RSVP Needed!)
All ladies of the church are invited to the home of Susan Tysinger at 801 Blanton Place,
Dec. 4
, 6:00 p.m., for an Annual Christmas Gathering. Bring a plated, ready-to-serve appetizer and your beverage of choice. We will visit, make merry, and maybe even sing a Christmas carol or two!
Feel free to bring a friend! Questions? Email
Susan
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HOLIDAY SING-ALONG AND POTLUCK DEC. 8
On Sunday,
Dec. 8
, 5:30 p.m., join us in the Parish Hall for some pre-Christmas singing and eating festivities. Members of our Heaven Help Us band will lead a Seasonal Sing-Along. Come wearing your finest holiday outfit as our youth will be judging a Christmas Outfit Contest during the sing-along. Our younger members (in age or at heart) can participate with provided rhythm instruments, and you are welcome to bring your own instruments if you wish. Each family should bring a main dish and a side to share that can feed 8-10 people, along with a serving utensil. The Fellowship Committee will provide dessert, paper products and beverages. This is a family event -- all ages are encouraged to attend!
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YOU CAN STILL HELP WITH ANGEL TREE GIFT DRIVE!
Thank you St. Francis Parishioners for giving foster children a brighter and happier holiday by helping fulfill their wish lists! All the angels have been taken or are in process of being sponsored.
Leslie is spending your cash/check donations to purchase the more expensive items. If you indicated that you would send a check, please take an envelope from the rolling billboard in the front hallway, or put a donation in the Angel Tree Donation box in the church office as soon as possible so she can complete the shopping.
If you DID NOT get an angel and still want to help, Children's Home Society is also accepting new, unwrapped general items. They provide gifts to children of all ages. A variety of items in different colors and sizes - from infant to adult XL - are always welcome.
Suggested items include:
• Gift cards (preferably Visa, Target, Wal-Mart, or general retailer) allow a foster parent or child to select the perfect gift.
• Cash, check, or online credit card donations (1snc org/dona e) ensure that children's unmet wishes or needs are fulfilled.
• Diapers, Pull-Ups, and/or Wipes
• Baby Care Items
• Books (for all age ranges)
• Shoes (all sizes & genders)
• Coats
• Dolls (all ethnicities)
• Legos
• Infant/Toddler Educational toys
Please bring your donations to St. Francis no later than
Sunday, Dec. 1
. Leslie will deliver your gifts along with the Angel Tree Gifts. If you would like a receipt from Children's Home Society, please see or call Leslie at
336-509-4475
.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NEW PICS FOR PHOTO DIRECTORY
Need or want a new photo for a fresh St. Francis Directory? Photo dates are set for Friday,
Dec. 13
, (2 p.m.-9 p.m.) and Saturday,
Dec. 14
, (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Click
here
to sign up online. Offline sign up is available by calling the office. However, signing up online guarantees availability and signing up offline may require rescheduling depending on any conflicts with the online scheduling.
FRIDAY MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Our men’s bible study meets Friday mornings from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. at A Special Blend coffee shop
(
3900 W. Market St
.). We are now studying the book of Acts. Men of all ages are welcome—no preparation or previous experience necessary!
PEOPLE POWER NEEDED!
Tuesday Morning Episcopal Breakfast needs helping hands. Come between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. to give our homeless friends a warm meal. Call Anna Clare Allen at
(336) 632-0800
, or contact the Church Office for details.
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Michael A. Guastella, stepfather of Sharon Shoaf, died Monday, Nov. 18, in Bossier City, LA. We send our love and condolences to Sharon and the rest of Michael's family.
"Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them your peace. . ." -- BCP
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GIVING IDEAS FROM OUTREACH
WARM CLOTHING DRIVE
FOR HOLY SPIRIT
Collection dates are
Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15
, following the 10:30 a.m. services.
Help us collect adult sizes of new or gently worn: sweatshirts, warm leggings, coats, thick socks, hats, gloves, scarves, sleeping bags/blankets. Questions? Contact
Jenna Danis
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NEW! OUTREACH CHRISTMAS CARDS
(blank inside)
Available at the Day School Holiday Market on
Dec. 7
! Prices are $3 each and sets of five for $10.
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