KIRK’S LOG

Stardate: October 12, 2008

 

Focus on the Gospel  –  Matthew 22:1-14

 

And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, Behold, I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.' But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.' And those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. "But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment; and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.' For many are called, but few are chosen."

 

 

            Ministers:   The Rev. Carla Cunningham                   Usher/Greeter Team: 8:30 – Pamela & Erik Giberti

                                The Rev. Bruce Cunningham                       10:30 –   Cyndi Brown, John Davis

            Music:  Kate Sauer, Interim Music Director                                  Jon & Karla Mitovich

                          Don Sauer, Interim Band Director                  Hospitality:  Jill Lyons

                          Dorenda Morse, piano                                   Lock Up:  John Davis

            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 12-19, 2008

 

Sunday:          8:30 a.m.      Worship

                    All morning    Coffee

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

                                         and Breakfast Club

                      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

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

                      7:00 p.m.      Council meeting

Tuesday:      11:00 a.m.      Forever Young – Fellowship

                                         Hall – lunch provided, but

                                         members may bring salad,

                                         bread, or ice cream toppings

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

                      6:00 p.m.      ContemPLAYtion Band

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

Saturday:        8:00 a.m.      Swamp cooler shutdown party

                                         and Cleanup Day – til 12 noon

Sunday:          8:30 a.m.      Worship

                    All morning    Coffee

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

                                         and Breakfast Club

                      9:15 a.m.      Adult Education Time:

                                         “Sacred Conversations on Race”

                                         “Contemporary Theology”

                    10:30 a.m.      Worship

                    12:00 p.m.  All-Church Picnic –

                           at Rotary Park

Announcements

 

Flowers on the Communion table – have been given by Victoria Lopez, in honor of Attie-Rose & Elijah’s birthday.

 

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. Italian Dreams Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle  –  a fund-raiser to benefit COGS Preschool – Join us on Friday, October 24, 5-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Ticket prices:  $8 adults, $4 ages 2-12, children under 2 are free.  Call 856-1005 to reserve your tickets.  No matter how bad the economy gets, you still have to eat!

 

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

 

Forever Young – will meet this Tuesday, October 14, at 11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  A presentation will be made on ways to reduce your risk for stroke, vascular disease, abdominal aneurysm, and osteoporosis.  Lunch will consist of two types of soup and ice cream for dessert.  Other members may bring salad, bread, or toppings for the ice cream if you wish.  Everyone is invited to attend.

 

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

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.