KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: September 30, 2007

Focus Scripture – Parts of 1 Timothy 6:6-19

· Those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction .....

· For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil .....

· In their eagerness to be rich, some have wandered away from the faith ......

· But as for you, people of God, shun all this: pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

· Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of eternal life .....

· As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

· They are to DO good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, SO THAT THEY MAY TAKE HOLD OF THE LIFE THAT REALLY IS LIFE.

Minister: The Rev. Dr. Sue Gallagher Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 –

Lay Reader: Lynne Xavier 10:30 – Diane & Robert Fleming, Judy Gilman,

Music: Marilyn Levine, Director Roger Zetterlund

Kate Sauer, Organ; Dorenda Morse, piano Hospitality: Lynn Foiles & Joellen Hopkins

Adult Ed: Richard Mitchell, Floyd Coppage Lock Up: Project Share

Those for Whom We Pray

Our members: Stephanie Bisson, Bill Eberhardt, Lynn Foiles, Charles Hill, Anis Johnson, Dr. C.A. Kennedy,
Jill Marjama-Lyons, 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), Emma Elliott (Bob & Pat Rosenak’s great-granddaughter), Michelle Feng (Patrick Xavier's cousin), Roger Hogeboom (Don and Barbara Mitchell’s nephew), Helen Meierkord (Ann Meierkord’s mother), Justin Zel Montgomery (Linc Nagle’s son-in-law, serving in the Police Department), Dave Myers (Sue Altenbernd-Myers’ {former pastor's wife} husband), 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 Sept. 30 to October 7, 2007

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship

All morning Hospitality

9:00 a.m. Children’s Education Time

9:15 a.m. Adult Education Time

10:30 a.m. Worship

All Day Project Share

Monday: 1:30 p.m. Knitting class – parlor

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Beginner’s Quilting Class –

Christa Manning’s home

6:00 p.m. ContemPLAYtion Band

Thursday: 3:00 p.m. Study of Spirituality Group

6:00 p.m. Handbell rehearsal – sanctuary

7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal – sanctuary

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship – Communion

All morning Hospitality

9:00 a.m. Children’s Education Time

9:15 a.m. Adult Education Time

10:30 a.m. Worship – Communion

11:30 a.m. Usher/Greeter Training

11:30 a.m. Listening Post

Announcements

Flowers on the Communion Table – have been given by Lynn & Stephen Foiles, in celebration of their 2^nd wedding anniversary.

Listening Post people are available today – to hear any concerns you have about the letter members received two weeks ago – please see Jeff Bunts, Marilyn Chynoweth, Judy Gilman, or Lois Tulga.

Remember Project Share, TODAY, 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

Life After Scarves – Knitting AFTER you know how to cast on and do the knit stitch. 3 sessions. Teacher: Pat Rosenak. First class: Monday, October 1. Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: COGS parlor. Materials: size 6, 7, or 8 needles; worsted weight SMOOTH yarn, such as Lion Brand Worsted.

Calling all 2nd service Ushers and Greeters – COGS ushers and greeters are central to welcoming the visitors and regulars on Sunday mornings.  We have many visitors on Sundays and we want to make them feel very welcome.  All ushers and greeters – ones that were part of the team the last six months and those who are part of the team thru February – are asked to gather in the back of the Sanctuary immediately following the second service for a short orientation and a sharing of experiences either on October 7th or the 14th.  Our goal is to make this the best program.  Please feel free to contact Judy Gilman at judymgilman@comcast.net or 401-0562, if you would like to know more about being a greeter or usher.

Turquoise Chalice, Friday, October 19 – The 2007 Turquoise Chalice Award & Benefit Banquet is scheduled for Friday, October 19, 6 p.m., at the Sheraton Uptown. This is the yearly benefit for the New Mexico Conference of Churches (NMCC), an ecumenical organization that we have actively supported for many years.

Forever Young – Forever Young will meet on Tuesday,
October 9, for a trip to the Tinkertown Museum in Cedar Crest. Entrance fee will be $1.50, if there are more than eight people. We will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. to carpool to the museum and will meet there for an introduction about 10:15 a.m. Those who drive there directly should be there at that time. After visiting the museum, we will eat at the Ribs Barbecue Cafe in Cedar Crest for lunch at about 12 noon. Everyone who wishes to come is invited to attend.

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence –

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.
New Orleans Helpers – A get-together for those going to New Orleans in November. This event is coming quickly and we need to meet and go over some final details. I will need the release form, as well as the job capabilities sheet. Our get-together will be immediately following the Sunday morning 10:30 worship service on October 7. It should only take 30-45 minutes. Please let me know if you cannot make it. You may call or e-mail me at 268-2789 / chutch7@msn.com. Thank you and Blessings. – Cindy Hutchinson

COGS Adult Ed

Adult Ed classes run from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
and meet in the Church School classrooms.

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.

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.