KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: October 14, 2007

Focus Scripture – Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And entering a village,

he was met by ten people with leprosy, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said,

“Jesus, Teacher, have mercy on us.” And seeing them, Jesus said, “Go and show yourselves

to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, seeing that he was healed,

turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks.

Now that one was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?”

And Jesus said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

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

Lay Reader: Cindy Hutchinson 10:30 – Amberle & John Davis, Ann Travelstead

Music: Marilyn Levine, Director Jon & Karla Mitovich

Kate Sauer, Organ; Dorenda Morse, piano Hospitality: Dalva & Roger Hailstone

Adult Ed: Richard Mitchell, Floyd Coppage Lock Up: John Davis

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), Justin Zel Montgomery (Linc Nagle’s son-in-law, serving in the Police Department), Dave Myers (former pastor’s wife Sue Altenbernd-Myers’ 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 October 14-21, 2007

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship

All morning Coffee

9:00 a.m. Children’s Education Time

9:15 a.m. Adult Education Time

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Usher/Greeter Training

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

6:00 p.m. Book Group – at the home of

Beth Kissling

Wednesday: 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

Friday: 6:00 p.m. Turquoise Chalice Banquet –

at the Sheraton Uptown

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Swamp cooler shut-down

Party – until 12 noon

8:00 a.m. Clean-Up Day – until 12 noon

9:00 a.m. Lay Ministry Training #4

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship

All morning Coffee

9:00 a.m. Children’s Education Time

9:15 a.m. Adult Education Time

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Inquirers Class

4:00 p.m. Pet Blessing – on the patio

Announcements

Flowers on the Communion Table – have been given by Victoria Lopez, in celebration of all the Fall birthdays in her family.

Turquoise Chalice, this Friday, October 19 – The 2007 Turquoise Chalice Award & Benefit Banquet is scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 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.

Calling all 2nd service Ushers and Greeters – 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 – who did not attend our orientation last Sunday will gather in the back of the Sanctuary immediately following the second service for a short orientation and a sharing of experiences TODAY.

Book Groupies – The next gathering will be tomorrow, October 15, 6:00 p.m., at the home of Beth Kissling. Come one ... Come all ... Bring a friend. We’ll be discussing the book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, by Ishmael Beah. Shirley Puariea will be our discussion leader. Beth’s address: 5204 River Ridge Ave. NW. Phone: 288-8666.

New Members and Inquirers Class

New members will be received Sunday,
October 28. 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 next Sunday,

October 21, 11:30 a.m., in the parlor.

“ASPHALT GOSPEL” premier movie showing, November 4, 5 p.m., in the Sanctuary – Where Christian compassion meets progressive action: It’s time to reclaim Christianity and mirror the core values of Jesus. Think of the image of Jesus walking among the poor; that’s what CrossWalk America was all about. A long walk can make a difference and we no longer can be silent. The time to step up and take action is NOW: Join us, and experience the energy, the passion and the joy that comes from working together, creating together, and succeeding in reaching visionary goals. Come to the showing of Asphalt Gospel, November 4, “All Saints Day”, at 5:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. The tax-deductible donation is $10 to $50. Please give what you can to this. Tickets are available this Sunday thru November 4. The showing is sponsored by 1^st Congregational, Iglesia Congregacional Unida, United Church of Santa Fe, and Church of the Good Shepherd. Contact Judy @ 401-0562 to help or to answer questions.

YOUTH PARTY – Music, food and friends! – Sunday, October 28, 6 p.m. – A special get-together for all people aged teen to twenty will be held Sunday evening, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a good time, a reunion, and meeting new people! – Marilyn Levine

Fifth Annual Pet Blessing, next Sunday, October 21,
4 p.m. – Bring some cat or dog food, or a gift card for a pet food store, to the Fifth Annual Pet Blessing, Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m., on the patio. People’s Anti-Cruelty Association/Albuquerque Animal Rescue (PACA/AAR), a non-profit, no-kill, dog-and-cat rescue organization active in Albuquerque since 1974, will put your donation to good use feeding homeless dogs & cats.

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.
– 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! – with Richard Mitchell in Classroom 2.

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.