KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: October 5, 2008

 

Focus on the Gospel  –  Matthew 21:33-46

 

"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it." When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them. But when they tried to arrest him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him to be a prophet.

 

 

            Ministers:    The Rev. Carla Cunningham                     Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 – Doug, Sage, & Maya Crosby

                                The Rev. Bruce Cunningham                         10:30 –    Michael Armstrong, Judy Gilman

            Music:   Kate Sauer, Interim Music Director                                     Dalva & Roger Hailstone, Opal Zuercher

                          Don Sauer, Interim Band Director                    Hospitality:  Jill Kleven & Mark Stein

                          Dorenda Morse, piano                                    Lock Up:  Roger Hailstone

            Adult Ed:    Ruth Randall, Floyd Coppage

Those for Whom We Pray

 

The members of Church of the Good Shepherd would like to extend our sympathy to:  Betty & Bob Schilling and family on the death of their daughter, Jeri Smith, on October 1, and to Jeri’s husband, Matt.

Our members:  Annie Gerhardt, Kirby Lewis, Richard Street, 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), Patricia Dickinson (friend of COGS), Ted Feng (Patrick Xavier’s uncle), Brian Festa (Lori Festa’s brother), Fran Haley (Michael Haley’s mother), Brian Hierl (Cindy Hutchinson’s son, serving in Qatar), 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), Marjie Prisco (Don and Barbara Mitchell’s daughter), Rev. Francis Rath (friend of COGS), Jane Tutolo (sister of Judy Kneebone, friend of COGS), 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 5-12, 2008

 

Sunday:          8:30 a.m.      Worship – Communion

                    All morning    Coffee

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

                      9:15 a.m.      Adult Education Time:

                                         “Sacred Conversations on Race”

                                         “Contemporary Theology”

                    10:30 a.m.      Worship – Communion

                    11:30 a.m.      New Member Class

                    11:30 a.m.     Listening Post

Monday:         6:00 p.m.      Handbell rehearsal – sanctuary

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

                      6:00 p.m.      ContemPLAYtion Band

Thursday:       7:30 p.m.      Choir rehearsal – sanctuary

Saturday:        6:00 p.m.      Memorial Service for Jeri Smith

                                         in the sanctuary, followed by

                                         dinner in Fellowship Hall

Sunday:          8:30 a.m.      Worship

                    All morning    Coffee

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

                      9:15 a.m.      Adult Education Time:

                                         “Sacred Conversations on Race”

                                         “Contemporary Theology”

                    10:30 a.m.      Worship

                    11:30 a.m.      New Member Class

Announcements

 

 

Flowers on the Communion table – have been given by Betty & Bob Schilling & family, in memory of Jeri Smith.

 

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.

Memorial Service for Jeri Smith, next Saturday, October 11, 6 p.m., in the sanctuary – We will gather next Saturday, October 11, at 6 p.m., to celebrate the life of Jeri Smith, who passed from this life October 1, 2008.  The memorial service will be followed by dinner in Fellowship Hall.  Your presence will give honor to her memory.

 

Neighbor’s in Need offering – Offering envelopes for this special offering are on the table at the back of the sanctuary.  Our own Marilyn Levine, who is serving two churches in North Dakota, says that her churches receive money from the UCC National Office, funds coming from this offering, and that a portion of her salary comes from these funds.  The churches on the reservations cannot afford a full-time minister.  We hope you will give it prayerful thought and give as generously as you can.  Please make your checks payable to “COGS” and write “Neighbors in Need Fund” on the memo line of the check.  Thank you for your support of this worthwhile program.  –
Peace and Justice Committee

Text Box: All-Church Picnic at Rotary Park, Sunday, October 19, Noon to 2:00 PM Remember all those trees we had in the sanctuary for “A Natural Christmas” last December? Many have wondered or tried to find where these trees were planted. Join us for an All-Church Picnic on October 19th from 12 to 2:00 p.m. at Rotary Park. The City of Albuquerque planted the trees in two different parks. The groves of trees have plaques stating they were donated by COGS. • Rotary Park — Ventura and Quintana Drive NE (turn east off Ventura onto Quintana and go about one block; it’s on the left) • Rancho de Palomas Park — Wyoming and Krim Drive NE (just south of the Gates of Heaven Cemetery) We will also kick off the 2009 year-long celebration of COGS’s 50th anniversary. There will be games for the kids, lots of food, and lots of fun. Who could ask for anything more? Do you have a transportable grill that you could bring to the park, provide the coals or propane, and get it started during the second service? Let Judy know by e-mail at judymgilman@comcast.net or call 401-0562. Bring your meat to grill, a dish to share, and chairs for your sitting pleasure. Paper products, flatware, cups, beverages and tables for serving will be provided. Please complete the Kirk’s Log tear-off sheet below and indicate if you plan to attend the picnic, if you are interested in helping with games, if you can come early and bring your grill, and if you can bring a dish to share.
 

 

 



Rev. Carla & Rev. Bruce Cunningham’s phone number and e-mail address – Please feel free to call us or e-mail us, if you have questions or if a need arises.  Our cell phone number is:  734-730-9506.  Our e-mail address is:  carlacrevccu@charter.net.  –  Rev. Carla & Rev. Bruce

 

Downstairs kitchen refrigerator – Because several church groups and the Preschool use the downstairs kitchen refrigerator, we all need to be cognizant of each others’ needs and space. As a reminder, the refrigerator space is allocated as follows: LEFT SIDE is for the Preschool; RIGHT SIDE is for other groups.  Before placing anything in the refrigerator, please label each item with the group name and date; if things are not labeled with both group and date, it will be thrown away. Sometimes the use of the refrigerator and Fellowship Hall overlap, so before placing lots of food in the refrigerator, please check the calendar to make sure that other groups aren’t using it at the same time. The calendar is on the bulletin board (wall between the kitchen and Fellowship Hall). Thank you for your cooperation.  —  Pamela Giberti & Judy Gilman

 

 

New Member Classes

 

New member classes will be held on the 1st  and 2nd Sunday mornings of each month, at 11:30 a.m.  New members will then be received into the church on the last Sunday of the month.  If you are interested in learning more about the United Church of Christ & Church of the Good Shepherd, please join us on those Sunday mornings.

Rev. Carla and Rev. Bruce

 

COGS Adult Ed

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

Sacred Conversations on Race

The discussions, which take place in a nonthreatening environment, provide an opportunity for the exploration of prejudices, hurts, and mistrusts. Sacred Conversations offer a safe place and time for awareness-raising, enlightening, and encouragement. Everyone is invited to participate in these discussions. – at 9:15 a.m.
in the Parlor – Coordinator: Ruth Randall

Contemporary Theology Class

On October 26, we will begin a new book, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle. – with Floyd Coppage at 9:15 a.m. in Classroom 1

Large Print Hymnal – There is a "Large Print Hymnal" in a white binder in the back of the Sanctuary.  If you would like to use a large print version, please notify one of the ushers.

 

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.