St. Francis Episcopal Church
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Check out our new Facebook page by clicking here.
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Check out our new Facebook page by clicking here.
Father Michael Carr and his wife, Kelly will return from their vacation this week. On Sunday, August 18th Father Michael will be preaching and celebrating Holy Communion. Brett Michael Hauser, organist and choir master will be on vacation. The vestry will meet after the coffee hour following the 10:00 service. There is still time to bring backpacks and school supplies to church next week. We still need around 20 backpack and school supplies to go inside. These will be donated to local students who are in need of assistance. More information on this outreach project can be found by clicking the "Coming Up" page link at the top of your screen.
A message from Father Michael Carr
Seeing God's Grace
Genesis 15:1-8
In this past Sunday’s first lesson, we once again join Abram and Sarah early in their lives of faith. Abram is wondering how all these promises of the Lord could become reality. Abram starts the lesson complaining to God about his lack of children.
“O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” Then God takes Abram outside and shows him the night sky. “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Sarah (she who laughs) will have a male child, an heir who will be first among many of his children. God has a plan to make Abraham and Sarah the parents of a nation that will someday grow to such a size, that its people could not be numbered. You and I are now part of that vast number. Even though Abram is not a young man, he still hears God’s words and believes them. He and Sarah have great faith.
I have met several people over my life that seemed like they were simply rock solid in their faith. Nothing could convince them that God’s grace wasn’t always with them. Nothing could deter them from knowing that the Holy Spirit was guiding them through both the joys and sorrows of their lives. I have always marveled at their great faith.
My faith, on the other hand, has always been a work in progress. There are times when I could not see where God wanted me to go. There have been times of darkness and loneliness that made it hard for me to accept God’s love. I have struggled with my faith, or lack thereof. I need scriptures like this Sundays to help me out! Hearing Abram ague with God and receive God’s reassurance and favor, strengthens my weakness.
In our lesson from Hebrews we read; “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval….By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going.” I can work with that definition: faith is the assurance of things hoped for. God heard Abrams doubts and questioning and still kept every promise. He did have a large family and God did guide him to place where his family could prosper.
How strong is your faith? Are you a rock like Abraham or more of a doubter like me? I can tell you that my faith is growing. I may not be able to always see clearly where the Spirit of God is moving me in the moment, but I have always been able to clearly see God at work in my life in retrospect. I look back on the joys and sorrows of my life, and I clearly see God’s grace.
I pray that all of our faith journeys are a work in progress. God is not finished with us yet. We have work to do and places to go, and things we must do. After all, it does not take much faith to help us. Even faith the size of a mustard seed is plenty.
Faithfully yours in Christ
Michael +
St. Francis Vestry Members:
Tom Paul Burch
Bob Hubers
Larry Luther
Roselyn Krause
Jill Paolone - Clerk
Eva Rosa
Steven Much
Joan Weller
Steve Much - Senior Warden
Treasurer Andy Mathews
Assistant Treasurer Eva Rosa
Property Committee
Tom Paul Burch
Larry Luther
Lay Delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Steve Much
Allegra Much
First Alternate Jill Paolone
Tom Paul Burch
Bob Hubers
Larry Luther
Roselyn Krause
Jill Paolone - Clerk
Eva Rosa
Steven Much
Joan Weller
Steve Much - Senior Warden
Treasurer Andy Mathews
Assistant Treasurer Eva Rosa
Property Committee
Tom Paul Burch
Larry Luther
Lay Delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Steve Much
Allegra Much
First Alternate Jill Paolone
Stations of the Cross - click here.
Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
Click here for weekly readings from the Lectionary from the Episcopal Church.
Click here for weekly readings from the Lectionary from the Episcopal Church.
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sunday School lessons each week involve a Bible story, a art project, Prayer, and a song. The children join the adults in church at the passing of the peace and are invited to be a part of the Holy Eucharist.
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For Daily Devotions provided by the Foreward Movement, click here.
The current Forward Day by Day booklet is available now in the back of the church.
