KIRK’S LOG
Stardate:
Focus Scripture –
Luke 15:1-10
Now
the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear Jesus.
And
the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying,
“This
man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable:
“What
man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave
the ninety-nine in
the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it?
And
when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home,
he calls together
his friends and his neighbors, saying to them,
‘Rejoice
with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy
in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons
who need no
repentance. Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin,
does not light a
lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?
And
when she has found it, she calls together her friends
and neighbors,
saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.’
Just
so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who
repents.”
Minister: The Rev. Dr. Sue Gallagher Usher/Greeter Team:
Lay Reader: Roger
Hailstone
Music: Marilyn Levine,
Director Mercy
Martinez-Nunnally, John & Pat Palmer
Kate Sauer, Organ; Dorenda
Morse, piano Hospitality: Michelle
& Jason Tang
Adult Ed:
Richard Mitchell, Floyd Coppage Lock Up: Judy Gilman
Our members: Stephanie Bisson, Bill Eberhardt, Lynn
Foiles, Charles Hill, Anis Johnson, Dr. C.A. Kennedy,
and Jeri Smith;
Our homebound members
and friends:
Fran Doty (Amy Homicz’s mother) and Fred Luft (Bobbi Luft’s husband);
Our extended family: Sharon Bode (friend of COGS), Linda Coen
(friend of Ann Meierkord), Donna Drayer (former
member of COGS), Emma Elliott (Bob & Pat Rosenak’s great-granddaughter), Michelle
Feng (Patrick Xavier's cousin), Roger Hogeboom (Don
and Barbara Mitchell’s nephew), Justin Zel Montgomery (Linc Nagle’s son-in-law, serving in
the Police Department), Dave Myers (Sue Altenbernd’s
{former pastor's wife} husband), Deborah Pecorelli (sister of Dorenda Morse), Olivia Prisco (Don and Barbara Mitchell’s granddaughter), Linda
Robbins (friend of COGS), Peter
Smith (Linc Nagle’s brother), Carmie Tucek (former member of COGS),
Terry Wenk (Nancy Barfield's friend), for others for whom we have been
praying, and for those whose names are known by you and God.
Church Meetings for the
Week of
All
morning Hospitality
Wednesday:
Christa
Manning’s home
All
morning Hospitality
Announcements
Listening Post
people are available today – to hear any concerns
you have about the letter members received this week – please see Judy Gilman
or Lois Tulga.
Book Groupies –
The next gathering will be tomorrow,
Sept. 17,
Ø From
Tramway, turn east on
Ø At second stop sign (Imperata),
turn right.
Ø Continue
to gate, use code if necessary (#[pound]0850)
Ø Turn
right at
Ø House
is on the right (about 6 houses down) - 12915
COGS Cabaret Night – If you missed the COGS Cabaret Night last year, be sure to
attend this year.
What: Fun, Food,
Fellowship and
Entertainment
When: Friday,
September 28
Where: Fellowship Hall
Time:
Price: $12.50 per person
Menu: Punch (NA)
and appetizers; Ham roll-ups and liverwurst pate and crackers; Creamy baked
chicken breasts; Rice with vegetables; Caesar salad and rolls; Pina Colada Cake and coffee
Payment and
cut off date is September 23. Entertainment by our own band
members and COGS soloists. Food prepared by Jeanette Eckley &
Marilyn Chynoweth.
Spirituality
Group –
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Calling all singers and instrumentalists! – If you love to sing, or play, or just want to get better
at sharing your talents, come and join us!
Choir meets on Thursdays at
7:30 p.m.; Handbells meets Thursdays at 6 p.m., and Band meets on
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.. If you play an orchestral instrument, COGS Chamber
Group will have an organizational meeting after church on Sunday, September
9, at 12:15. Come and sit in! We welcome experienced and inexperienced
musicians!
Confirmation Class – If
you have someone in the 7th, 8th, or 9th grade who is interested in this
important step in faith development, please let Pastor Sue know.
COGS
Adult Ed
Adult Ed classes run from
and meet in the
Contemporary Theology Class
A
continuation to conclusion of the study of Marcus Borg’s excellent book — Jesus:
Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious
Revolutionary. “…After a
lifetime of work and study, Borg … discovers a Jesus that can continue to
inspire, inform and guide those who have moved beyond archaic doctrines. Here
readers will find an historically accurate Jesus, and one who is worth
following.” – with Floyd Coppage in Classroom 1.
Biblical Studies
The Ancestry of Jesus as Chronicled in the Old Testament: from Abraham to David! A little history, a lot of mystery! Are you intrigued by sacred numbers and
Biblical codes in the Old Testament? Who
were Jesus’ relatives according to scripture? Come and explore the Old
Testament for clues as to the genealogy of Jesus Christ! – with Richard
Mitchell in Classroom 2.
New
Members and Inquirers Class
New
members will be received next Sunday, Sept. 23.
If you feel ready to join this family of faith, please contact
Pastor
Sue. The Inquirers Class for people
interested in learning more about Church of the Good Shepherd will be TODAY,
11:30 a.m., in the parlor.
Tim Grimm in Concert –
Movie & TV personality, singer-songwriter. Saturday, Sept. 29,
Remember
Project Share, Sunday, September 30
– Bring your stuff! Check the sign-up board to see what we
need. Thank you for the generous gift of your time and resources! – COGS Community Service
Program
For help, call
246-9240. State Hotline: 1-800-773-3645;
National Hotline:
1-800-799-7233; Statewide Legal Resources Hotline: Services are FREE and confidential.