Seeking the lost
This coming Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11, that terrible day of death and destruction. In the aftermath of the attack, hundreds of people searched for survivors but only 20 people were pulled from the rubble, the last 27 hours after the collapse of the North Tower.
In our gospel for this Sunday (Luke 15:1-10), Jesus describes a shepherd searching for a lost sheep and a woman looking for a lost coin. Jesus is leading a search and recovery mission – rescuing sinners from the rubble of our sin marred world.
We too are involved in searching for the lost. It may mean someone who is struggling with a personal crisis or simply someone who has lost a sense of meaning in their life. Moreover, it can mean seeking out those who were once active at St Francis and have wandered away from the “flock.” Maybe you can be a shepherd to someone and bring them back to the fold. Why not call an old friend and invite them to worship with us. Surely there will be much rejoicing when the lost come home!
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Get Connected!
This Sunday - 11th September
Kick off a new start at St. Francis with our Annual Get Connected Sunday. The more the merrier - say hello to everyone who's been traveling over the summer, catch up on news, and make new connections - we have new families at church - so let's welcome them!
Meet our Ministry Leaders over a taco lunch right after 10am service (and we promise tacos will be ready as you walk out of church this year!).
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PLUS!!! Have your photo taken for free by our very own professional photographer - Harry Bellows. Individual, couple or household. Sign up not required - Harry will be set up near the St. Francis garden - just come on over! Photos are for our Directory and Photo board, but of course you receive copies also!! |
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Please Donate Food
Either to the office during the week, or to church on Sunday.
Please bring: Peanut butter and cracker packages, fruit cups , pop-top canned foods, granola bars, cups of noodles, jelly, instant oatmeal, microwaveable foods, packets of raisins, pasta and rice, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lip-balm, deodorant, travel size shampoo, soap, conditioner, lotion.
Thank you!
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Register Now for Sunday School
Take the opportunity to REGISTER your child(ren) for Sunday School on Get Connected Sunday, as indoor classes will resume Sept. 25th. In the meantime, children can continue to enjoy supervised playground activity during our services as summer draws to a close.
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Weekly
Sundays - Holy Communion
8:00 a.m. - Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.
10:00 a.m. - Rite II in-person worship in the main church with music. L ive-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and available for watching later.
Please contact Kristina Pelá to arrange for a Lay Eucharistic Minister to safely bring you communion.
Yoga with Jill! - no meeting this week. Classes resume August.
A spiritual mind and body practice!
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Mondays 11:15am -12:45pm - Level 1/2 Hatha Yoga
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Wednesdays 9:00-10:15am Level 1 Gentle Yoga
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New class - 9:30am Yoga with Jill Live Vinyasa Class
Parish Hall . No set fees - classes are free-will offering. Questions? Jill Fenske
Meditation
Thursdays from Nov 4, 9:30 - 10:30 am. Nason Prayer Chapel - please continue to wear masks. Meditation, followed by a quiet time of conversation.
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Coffee Hour Ministry
It's quick and easy to sign up - just pick a day. More than one person or household can sign up on the same day, so you don't have to be on your own.
- We'll show you what to do.
- We reimburse expenses.
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Remember - the Parish Directory is Online
Need someone's email, or even map directions to their home?
The password is Romans12:4-5
Bookmark the link on your phone or computer and let your browser save the password and you will always be up to date with information!
In a later email we will tell you how to access the Member Portal so you can edit details of your own listing.
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Need Help of Any Kind?
Physical, Spiritual, Psychological, or Material?
We are here to do our best to help you with whatever you may need. We know circumstances can be difficult at any time. For help of any kind, or just for a Zoom or Facetime or phone call, please email or call Jerry+ .
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Enews Submission Deadline: 3:00 pm Wednesdays
Enews is sent weekly on Thursday afternoons: email Susan with your requests.
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Sunday Worship Bulletins
Last Sunday's Sermon:
Unfortunately last week our internet failed so we were unable to livestream or record the sermon. Our apologies.
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Staff Directory
Office main line - 310 375 4617
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
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