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This Saturday - Could you offer a little help?
For the upcoming Rummage Sale, we need a couple of strong arms to help move items from the storage room (basement of the Main Church, below Mo. Paula's office) to the Parish Hall. If you can help, please contact Gloria Jones, (310) 375-8916, or Clint Alley, (703) 978-8778.  
Questions About Zika Virus? Find answers at St Francis on Sunday. 
This Sunday, after both services, the Co-Shepherds of our Peace and Justice Ministry will have information available about the Zika virus.  They will provide some ways we can be pro-active in our response to this virus and be informed of how widespread the issue is.  Jake Madrid and Paco Joyce will have literature from the Center for Disease Control and look forward to helping us as responsible Christians.  
Sunday School - July through September 4 (Labor Day) 
Playground Ministry: (ages 3 approx.-11) meet at the front of the parish hall by 9:55am, Children will have a short outing on the Town & Country playground before returning to their families in the service in time for Communion.
Next Sunday!
"How To Be A Crazy Christian" With Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Next Sunday August 14, after Both Services - Board Room  Are you looking to be encouraged in your journey of faith? Please join us for this video class with our Presiding Bishop. Bishop Curry, an inspiring and gifted speaker, has a heart for reawakening believers to the tremendous gift and challenge of giving our all to follow Jesus. His term for this kind of person is a Crazy Christian. Rev. Peter will facilitate this class that utilizes our St. Francis Online Academy curriculum.
Click here for more information. 
Jazz Vespers - Chill!
Sunday August 14, 4pm.
Long summer evenings beckon for you to inspire your Sunday nights with the soul of live jazz. Free-will offering, but no fee for admission. Refreshments after the service.
Coming Up!
Rummage Sale - a Win-Win!
Fri Aug 19th and Sat Aug 20th
Also St Anne's Book Sale same dates 
Clean out all of the excess stuff that's cluttering your home, and help others at the same time! The Rummage Sale is one of our biggest fund raisers; proceeds from past sales have helped us do things like roof repair and gutter replacement.
Read full details here...
We will accept all of your good, usable items from Aug. 7th. thru Aug. 17th.
We can help unload your car Mon. thru Fri. From 9am until 1pm.

Snap up great items at bargain prices. Leftovers help those in greater need, including St. Luke's, Mama Hills and Habitat for Humanity. Anyone who can help set out rummage the weeks before the sale or can help at the sale is most welcome. Call Gloria Jones 310-375-8916 to let me know when you can help. And thank you!
 
St Anne's Guild Book Sale - Fri Aug 19 And Sat Aug 20
Bring your books, CDs and DVDs starting now! Donations can be dropped off until Thurs Aug 18. Benefits from the rummage sale go to a special student book fund. Donated books, CDs and DVDs can now be brought to the Parish Hall and placed in (or by) the Ladies' Restroom near the front door of the Parish Hall. ** No encyclopedia sets please **
Art and Wine-Save the Date!
Saturday, October 8 from 6:00-9:00pm
Back by popular demand! Put the date on the calendar and invite a friend or three. The more the merrier! There will be delicious food, festive music, art, wine, beer, plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, and fellowship. This is a fundraiser for St. Francis. Besides bringing guests, let us know if you would like to help in anyway. We could always use fun and exciting silent auction items. This year we will also be having a mystery wine grab. We could use lots of donated wine (or money to buy), bottles from $10 and up. For questions or to help, please email Jennifer and Alex Sams or call 310-375-2962. 
Sermons and Bulletins
Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
Email Mo. Paula, 310-375 4617 x223
Email Rev. Peter, 310-375 4617 x225.  
 
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
10am coffee hour-bring your favorite snacks!
Many thanks to the Friars (men's group), for sponsoring coffee hour for this year-but they'd still love some help with taking a plate home and bringing it back the following week with goodies to share! Thank you!

Electronic Giving at St. Francis
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 about our electronic giving?
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 the Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.