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Stardate: August 3, 2008

Focus Scripture – John 21:15-17

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,

"Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him,

"Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."

A second time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?"

He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep."

He said to him the third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?"

Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him,

"Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep."

Visiting Preacher: The Rev. Francis Rath Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 – Doug, Sage, & Maya Crosby

Lay Reader: Lynne Xavier 10:30 – Renee Crowder, Louise Hinde, Paula Paul

Music: Kate Sauer, Interim Music Director Cindy Hutchinson, Emily Wheelock

Don Sauer, Interim Band Director Hospitality: Joellen & Jim Hopkins

Adult Ed: Floyd Coppage Lock Up: Judy Gilman

Those for Whom We Pray

The members of Church of the Good Shepherd would like to extend our sympathy to: Mercy Martinez-Nunnally and family on the death of her mother, Julia Martinez, on July 22.

Our members: Bob 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), Ted Feng (Patrick Xavier’s uncle), Brian Festa (Lori Festa’s brother), Tommy Fitz Patrick (Kay Main’s brother-in-law), Roger Hogeboom (Don & Barbara Mitchell’s nephew), Andy Hurst (Linc Nagle’s cousin, serving in Iraq), 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), Rev. Francis Rath (friend of COGS), 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 August 3-10, 2008

Flowers on the Communion Table – have been given by Ray A. & J. Michelle MacDonald, in loving memory of their parents: Ray A. MacDonald, Sr. &. Thelma Curtis MacDonald; and John Williamson & Elizabeth McCarthy Williamson.

Forever Young – will have its summer get-together on Tuesday, August 12 at 3:00 p.m. We will meet at the Ribs Barbecue in Cedar Crest for an early supper. After eating, we will go to the Gerhardt's mountain home for their

annual birthday party and to begin discussing plans for the coming year. Everyone who is interested in participating is invited.

Listening Post – Today, and on the first Sunday of each month, the Listening Post will be in operation after the 10:30 service, in the Preschool Office. In July 2005, we discussed the “Instrument of Peace” through mailings and during a church service. This will provide a place where concerns & suggestions of members of our congregation can be discussed and questions posed & answered.

COGS Meets LLS – Since so many of our COGS members and their families have been touched by blood cancers, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will do a presentation for us about their patient services and ways we could help the fight against blood cancers. Also, this is an opportunity for you to sign up to join the Light The Night Team. The presentation will be after the second service on August 24th. If you're unable to come, but would like to find out more about what LLS offers, please call their office at 872-0141.

Furnishing our Interim Pastors’ home – Our Interim Pastors, Bruce and Carla Cunningham, will be here before you know it. There are some needs necessary to furnish their leased home. If any of you have any of the following and would be willing to give that item up for a year, please contact me either by e-mail, loistulga@aol.com, or phone 299-8375. The items that are needed are: two beds, one dresser, sofa, end tables, two living room chairs and living room lamps. The Cunninghams will be arriving in Albuquerque on August 5. Thanks, COGS. – Lois Tulga

Emergencies during transition period – During our transition period – until our new interim pastors have arrived and are established – in case of an emergency (a death or extreme circumstances), the Church Council has decided that Pat Rosenak should be called and she will call one of the three ministers who have agreed to help us out. Pat’s phone numbers: 792-2716 (home) or 270-3446 (cell).

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

COG's journey through Sacred Conversations will resume on Sunday, Sept. 21, and continue through October 19, at 9:15 a.m. in the parlor. During those five weeks there will be opportunities for discussions of individual feelings, attitudes, behaviors and experiences regarding the realities of cultural and institutional racism in the United States.
All are welcome to participate in the conversations.

Remember Project Share, Sunday, August 31 –
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

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.

Spirituality Study Group starting new book in September – Join us at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 10, when we will launch our study of Surya Das's book, The Buddha Within. –
The Spirituality Study Group

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.