KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: May 11, 2008

 

Focus Scripture    parts of Acts 2:1-21

 

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire,

appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language?” All were amazed and perplexed, saying

to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter,

standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: “No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.’ ”

 

 

            Minister:  The Rev. Dr. Sue Gallagher                      Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 – Pamela & Erik Giberti

            Lay Reader:  Richard Mitchell                                         10:30   John Davis, Judy Gilman

            Music:  Marilyn Levine, Director                                                   Jon & Karla Mitovich, Ann Travelstead

                          Kate Sauer, organ; Dorenda Morse, piano      Hospitality:  Paul Carpenter

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

 

Those for Whom We Pray

 

The members of the Church of the Good Shepherd would like to extend our sympathy to:  Pastor Sue Gallagher and Bobbi Luft and their family on the death of Fred Luft, on May 1.

Our members:  Nancy Eberhardt, Jeri Smith, and Michelle Tang;

Our homebound members and friends:  Fran Doty (Amy Homicz’s mother), and Anis Johnson;

Our extended family:  Mary Jo Colegrove (Dorenda Morse's mother), Tammy Diaz (Paula Paul’s friend), Michelle Feng (Patrick Xavier's cousin), Ted Feng (Patrick Xavier’s uncle), Brian Festa (Lori Festa’s brother), Susan Fivelstad (friend of Judy & Chuck Gilman), Madeline Katribe Hanna (Linc Nagle’s former spouse’s mother and grandmother of his two daughters), Roger Hogeboom (Don & Barbara Mitchell’s nephew), Andy Hurst (Linc Nagle’s cousin, serving in Iraq), Anna Belle Mohr (wife of our founding pastor Paul Mohr), Addison Montgomery (Linc Nagle’s granddaughter), Justin Zel Montgomery (Linc Nagle’s son-in-law, serving in the Police Department), Amy Mueller (daughter of Susan Olson-Phillips & Det Phillips), Donald Peterson (Shirley Puariea’s friend), Jane Tutolo (sister of Judy Kneebone, friend of COGS), Charles Wenger (son of Ray Wenger), 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 May 11-18, 2008

 


Sunday:        Pentecost – Mother’s Day

                      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

Monday:         7:00 p.m.      Council meeting

Tuesday:      10:30 a.m.      Forever Young – Shidoni

                                         Foundry and Sculpture Garden,

                                         in Tesuque – carpool leaves

                                         COGS at 10:30 a.m.

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

                      6:00 p.m.      ContemPLAYtion Band


Thursday:     10:30 a.m.      Tolle Study Group – parlor

                      6:00 p.m.      Handbell rehearsal – sanctuary

                      7:30 p.m.      Choir rehearsal – sanctuary

Friday:          Dr. John Spong speaks in Santa Fe

Saturday:      Dr. John Spong speaks in Santa Fe

                      8:30 a.m.      Clean-Up Day – till 11 a.m.

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

                      5:30 p.m.      Ordination of Marilyn Levine –

                                         sanctuary



Announcements

 


Flowers on the Communion tablehave been given by:

1)Susie & Danny Tagliapietra and Nancy, Harry, & Cassandra Kolenc, with love and with wonderful memories of our mother, Beverly Kolenc.

2)Marilyn Levine, in memory of Elia Mark Levine, born May 1, 1969.

 

Palmer twins have arrived!Hi you-all!  Just a brief message to let you know the "Palmer twins" have arrived.  Actually, it was an easy delivery of Kieran Alexander (7-6) and Ada Zoe (5-6) at 11:30 a.m., April 30.  They are really cute & healthy and met their sister, Tarian tonight.  John took some good pics, but has to work on how to transmit them.  Soon, we hope!  More info. later. –
Pat & John Palmer

 

Cards for Michelle TangYou are invited to send funny cards to Michelle Tang, as she is about to begin a long period of isolation due to her bone marrow transplant. Her address: 4555 Forest Park Ave., Unit 319, St. Louis, MO  63108.  Please send cards and cards and cards. Those hours in isolation are endless and she will be climbing the walls. Thank you. NOTE: Please no flowers.

 

John Shelby Spong in Santa Fe on May 16 and 17John Shelby Spong, noted author, theology scholar, and lecturer, will be in Santa Fe speaking on "How the Synagogue Shaped the Jesus Story" on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. It is FREE, but you must sign up by May 9, as space is limited. Details and contact information are available at www.faithandreason.org/seminars.  Please call Paul or Barbara Carpenter at 508-1211 or 379-7130, if you want to carpool. – Barbara and Paul Carpenter

 

Making quilts for veteransMay 21, 9 a.m.– 12 noon.

 

Remembering our VetsDuring the month of May, we are collecting items for some of our veterans housed in VA hospitals and homes.  Many of our vets have very few resources, and we can help them out with new underwear, socks, and any of the items listed below.  As we approach Memorial Day, think of a veteran who served you and our country.  Let's make a HUGE stack of good stuff!  Here is a list of items appreciated by veteran inpatients:

ó      Personal items:

·      Toothbrush & Toothpaste

·      Alcohol-free mouthwash

·      Shampoo

·      Deodorant

·      Women’s comfort items, i.e., sandpaper nail files, nail clippers, etc.

ó      Telephone calling cards

ó      Canteen booklets

ó      White socks

ó      New underwear

ó      Puzzle books (word puzzles)

ó      Small hand-held games, electronics, etc.

 


 

The Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ and Church of the Good Shepherd, UCC, invite you to participate in the ordination of

 

Marilyn Kennedy Levine

 

to the ministry of Word and Sacrament,

on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 5:30 in the evening,

in the sanctuary.  Clergy are invited to vest in festive colors.  A reception will follow the service.

Marilyn has been called to serve as Senior Pastor of two congregations on the Ft. Berthold Indian Reservation, New Town and Parshall, North Dakota. 

 

 

Forever Youngwill meet this Tuesday, May 13, for a trip to the Shidoni Foundry in Tesuque, north of Santa Fe.  Carpool will leave COGS at 10:30 a.m. We will have lunch first at the Camel Rock Casino and then go to Shidoni to see the foundry, galleries, and sculpture gardens.

 

Summer Special Music at COGSThose of you with special musical talents are invited to choose a Sunday during the summer when you would love to share them.  Please call Kate Sauer at 286-4532 and offer to share your gifts.

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 New Christianity for a New World, by Bishop John Shelby Spong.  Books are available at all the major bookstores. – 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 Members and Inquirers Class

 

New members will be received Sunday,
May 25.  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, May 18, 11:30 a.m., in the parlor.

 

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: 1-877-974-3400.  Services are FREE and confidential.