KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: October 21, 2007

Focus Scripture – Luke 18:1-8

And Jesus told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected people;

and there was a widow in that city who kept coming to the judge and saying,

‘Vindicate me against my adversary.’ For a while the judge refused, but afterward thought, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect people, yet because this widow bothers me,

I will vindicate her, or she will wear me out by her continual coming.’ ”

And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God vindicate the elect, who cry to God day and night? Will God delay long over them? I tell you,

God will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Holy One comes,

will the Holy One find faith on earth?”

Minister: The Rev. Dr. Sue Gallagher Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 – Jill Marjama-Lyons

Lay Reader: Pat Rosenak 10:30 – John Dickel, Myra Galbiati, Ann Travestead,

Music: Marilyn Levine, Director Gwen Lewis, Mercy Martinez-Nunnally

Kate Sauer, Organ; Dorenda Morse, piano Hospitality: Diane Fleming

Adult Ed: Richard Mitchell, Floyd Coppage Lock Up: Judy Gilman

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 21-28, 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. Inquirers Class

4:00 p.m. Pet Blessing – on the patio

Monday: 7:00 p.m. ALL-TEAM Night

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

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship – new members received

All morning Coffee

9:00 a.m. Children’s Education Time

9:15 a.m. Adult Education Time

10:30 a.m. Worship – new members received

6:00 p.m. Youth Night

Announcements

Flowers on the Communion Table – have been given by Roberta Glaser, in loving memory of Harper Carraine, her father.

New Members and Inquirers Class

New members will be received next Sunday, Oct. 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 TODAY, 11:30 a.m., in the parlor.

STAFF newsletter deadline – this Thursday, Oct. 25.

YOUTH PARTY – Music, food and friends! –
next 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

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 onation is $10 to $50. Please give what you can to this. Tickets are available this Sunday thru Nov. 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.

Fifth Annual Pet Blessing, TODAY, 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.