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Week of July 25 2010 at St. Francis.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - Now studying Colossians. Meets on Wednesday at 7:00 am in Myrick Hall (after 6:30 am Worship).  Host: The Brotherhood of St. Andrew.

Wednesday Night Bible Study -Resumes on August 11, with a presentation on Roman Catholicism.

HOME BIBLE STUDY GROUPS - Call Paul Coleman at 276-1588 for information on the small groups of 6-10 who meet for fellowship and easy-going Bible study.

Daily Personal Bible Study Guides  "Daily Personal Bible Study Guides  "Encounter with God" will guide you in meeting with God daily by a short Bible reading accompanied by a concise explanation of the text and ideas for prayer.   Available in the literature rack in Myrick Hall. 

BAPTISMS
The next baptism will be on August 1, 2010.

BULLETIN BOARD

HOUSE BUSINESS

Birthdays and Anniversaries
We give thanks for the birthdays this week of:
July 26: Ijeoma Nzekwe; July 28: Dorothy Ann Leach; July 29: Emily Grambling; July 30: Harry Greaves, Victoria Salome; July 31: JoAnn Chapman
and the anniversaries of:
July 30: Kurt & Lourdes Davis; July 31: Douglas & Kimberly Haefner

Confirmation Classes
Confirmation classes will begin in September.  Please call the office if you are interested in attending.

Parish Dinner & Family Prayer Meeting
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm for dinner, and then move into the prayer meeting at 6:15 or 6:30.  We seek God's grace to renew our hearts so we can live as saints and to empower us to do the work he has given us to do. In addition, we need to pray for his protection, provision and blessing as we go through our legal battle with TEC over our property.

Dinner Theater: Saturday, August 14th.  Who murdered winery owner Malcom Melee?  Join us for dinner and put your sleuthing skills to the test when "Death is a Cabernet, Ol' Chum" comes to SFOTH.

Training Class Begins in September
Fr. Felix will be having a 5-week training class for current and aspiring  Bible Study Leaders /Coordinators / Facilitators, in the church Library. The classes will be held on Wednesdays, and will begin September 8, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. You must pre-register by calling or emailing the church office.

Back-to-School Parish Picnic 
Mark your Calendars!
Sunday, August 29  
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Be looking for an email from John & Amy Nichols for more details!  Tickets are on sale TODAY.  See Kim Haefner!

Update from Pat Tipton
 Wed. I was at my computer at 4:00 a.m. With coffee in hand, I prepared to take advantage of our one computer while Bob was sleeping. The sofa seemed to vibrate a bit. My thought was that I must be a little dizzy headed... stomach perhaps? Then the vibrating increased and the decorative little lantern candle holder that hangs from a stand on the coffee table began to swing rather steadily. By this time I didn't need coffee to keep me awake. Strange gurgling sounds were coming from the sink. Then all settled down just as suddenly.
In spite of trips to California I had never experienced earth tremors so it was a new experience for me. When Bob awakened a few hours later, he remarked that I seemed more awake than usual, sort of wide eyed. Of course he had slept so soundly that he was astonished at how many people were talking about the tremors of the night before.
In addition, the day dawned bright and clear so that we had a beautiful view of snow capped Llaime from our balcony ( it and Viarici are the largest active volcanoes in Chile). It was producing a larger than usual plume, exquisite!
Today I was at the church from 7:30 a.m until 7:00 p.m. Four other women and I were the team that served breakfast, elevens, lunch, tea time for the men's retreat. They cooked. I did dishes, set tables, served tables etc. It was an experience that I must share with you later.
Bob is still there. The men are continuing their study. I don't know when they will stop to start the asada (their version of barbeque). They do this for themselves. They will eat about 10:30 I was told.


WAYS TO GROW

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Will resume on August 11 at 6:30 pm
 
August 11:  The Christian & Postmodernism
August 18:  The Christian & Liturgical Worship
August 25:  The Christian & Sex

"Christianity Explored” will begin in the Fall.