KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: July 13, 2008

 

Focus Scripture  –  Philippians 4:4-9

 

Rejoice in God always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.

God is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,

which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, think on these things. Whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, act on these things.

If there be any excellence, or anything worthy of praise, speak of these things.

Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me,

and may the God of peace be with you.

 

            Minister:  The Rev. Francis Rath                              Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 – Pamela & Erik Giberti

            Lay Reader:  Kay Main                                                  10:30 –   John Davis, Judy Gilman

            Music:  Kate Sauer, Director & organist                                        Jon & Karla Mitovich, Ann Travelstead

                          Don Sauer, Band Director                             Hospitality:  Ginger Davis

            Adult Ed:  Floyd Coppage                                         Lock Up:  John Davis

 

Those for Whom We Pray

 

Our members:  Nancy Eberhardt, Robert Huffman, Dorenda Morse, Jeri Smith, and Michelle Tang;

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

Our extended family:  Tammy Diaz (Paula Paul’s friend), Michelle Feng (Patrick Xavier’s cousin), Ted Feng (Patrick Xavier’s uncle), Brian Festa (Lori Festa’s brother), Tommy Fitz Patrick (Kay Main’s brother-in-law), Susan Fivelstad (friend of Judy & Chuck Gilman), Roger Hogeboom (Don & Barbara Mitchell’s nephew), Andy Hurst (Linc Nagle’s cousin, serving in Iraq), Audrey Hutchinson (Cindy Hutchinson’s mother-in-law), Julia Martinez (Mercy Martinez-Nunnally’s mother), 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), Marjie Prisco (Don and Barbara Mitchell’s daughter), 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 July 13-20, 2008

 

Sunday:          8:30 a.m.      Worship

                      9:00 a.m.      Children’s Education Time

                      9:15 a.m.      Adult Ed

                      9:30 a.m.      Coffee on the patio

                    10:30 a.m.      Worship

Monday:         7:00 p.m.      Council meeting

Wednesday:    6:00 p.m.      ContemPLAYtion Band

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

                    10:00 a.m.      Are You My Cousin? event at

                                         St. Paul’s UCC, Rio Rancho –

                                         lunch provided – until 2 p.m.

Sunday:          8:30 a.m.      Worship

                      9:00 a.m.      Children’s Education Time

                      9:15 a.m.      Adult Ed

                      9:30 a.m.      Coffee on the patio

                    10:30 a.m.      Worship

                    11:30 a.m.      Inquirers Class

 

Announcements

 

Flowers on the Communion Table – have been given by Annie & Hillard Gerhardt, in memory of Shirley and Larry.

 

You are Invited to an open meeting of the Strategic Site Assessment Team (formerly the Building Committee) – on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the church.  We would like to hear from any member of the church who has an idea about the re-configuration of our church facilities.  You are invited to attend in person or to contact Bob Rosenak if you have any thoughts on this subject.  –  Strategic Site Assessment Team

 

“Are You My Cousin?”:

 

Finding Friends and Family in the UCC

 All ages learning together – next Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St Paul’s UCC –

Activities of interest for all ages, including:

·     Star Trek Theology – “The Watchers”

·     Water Color Painting – Picasso Impressions and Flower Power

·     Theological Implications of Annie’s Song

·     Sing & Ring Chimes

·     Signing Hymns

·     Praise Dance

Lunch included.  St. Paul’s United Church of Christ is located at 2701 The American Road SE, in Rio Rancho.

Come and join in on the FUN !!!

If you are interested in attending,
please check the box on the tear-off sheet below.

 

New Members and Inquirers Class

 

New members will be received
Sunday, July 27.  If you feel ready to join this family of faith, please contact Pat Rosenak, church Moderator, at 792-2716.  The Inquirers Class for people interested in learning more about Church of the Good Shepherd will be next Sunday, July 20, 11:30 a.m., in the parlor.

 

Immigration:  Our Church and the Wider Community – 4-week series, Sundays, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m., beginning July 13th, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montaño NW (2 blks. west of 4th St.).  Following up on our successful opening talk on Faith and Immigration by a visiting minister, this series will provide a broader and deeper understanding of the issues of "a world on the move", with a particular focus on our local community.  Grounding ourselves in core religious teachings about migrants, we will learn more about the "nuts-and-bolts" (legal issues, social services, etc.) and possible paths for faithful action here in Albuquerque. While we encourage participation in all four sessions, you are welcome to come for any you are able.  For more information, contact Melissa Jameson, 720-5534.  Series sponsored by
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.

 

Summer Special Music at COGS – Those 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.

Tomato Tornado – Ready, get set, GO!   5,000 cans of tomatoes; 3,000 packages of pasta – Can we do it?  With your help, we can.

 

We encourage you to do your own shopping for cans of tomatoes and packages of pasta.  One of the goals of this project is to encourage each person to MAKE AN EFFORT on behalf of the poor.  It is easy to write a check or kick in cash, but doing the actual work of remembering people in need by shopping and lifting is different.  Besides that, people notice when you buy a whole cartful of cans of tomatoes (or packages of pasta)!  It gives each of us a chance to tell the story.  It is a little like making the effort to go to New Orleans on a mission trip.  We could just send money, but GOING is another level of learning.  If you have trouble getting to the store or would like some extra help getting your cans (of tomatoes) or packages (of pasta) to the church, let us know.  ALL MONEY FOR TOMATOES AND PASTA should go through the church books before it is distributed for shopping.  Thank you for your help and support.

 

Come help us beautify the church at our next
Clean-Up Day! – this Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. to
12 noon.  Bring rakes, shovels, and one chainsaw.  Don't forget gloves, hats, and water.  We’ll supply the donuts and coffee.

 

Welcome

 

Rev. Francis Rath, (the ABQ “Pope”) to our pulpit for July and part of August.

 

Also, welcome Cindy Hutchinson,

who will be the worship assistant.

 

COGS Adult Ed

 

Adult Ed classes run from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

July and August

Contemporary Theology Class

A New Christianity for a New World, by Bishop John Shelby Spong. – with Floyd Coppage in Classroom 1.

Sacred Conversations

The "Sacred Conversations" discussions will resume in the fall.  Check The STAFF newsletter and Kirk's Log for further information.

 

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.