Pastor on Call
For an emergency over the weekend, please contact our Associate Pastor, Stephanie Arnold.

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Sunday, March 11, 2007
Youth Sunday

Scripture:
Psalm 63:1-8
Isaiah 55:1-9

Sermon:
"Come As You Are"

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Attendance Sunday, March 4:
9:00 a.m.: 250
11:00 a.m.: 322

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Fellowship Time
Please plan to stay for fellowship with refreshments provided by the members of our youth ministry following the 11:00 a.m. worship.

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Pennies for Hunger
Sunday, March 4: $37.58
Year to date total: $112.38

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Jody's Journal

Dear Family and Friends of the Kirk,

I have been reading the notes made in our Long Range Planning small group meetings. I am very grateful that over 130 of the Kirk members participated. Thank you. It will take all of us some time to digest the comments. They reveal a rich diversity of people present in the life of the Kirk. They also reveal that we are at a healthy place in our life together. The small group conversations are also a wonderful way for us to prepare for the coming of Roy Oswald on Friday night, March 16, and Saturday morning, March 17. Roy is coming to lead the congregation through a time of conversation that leads to goal setting for the coming 4-5 years. That tells you that this is a very important meeting as those who attend will have an opportunity to shape the direction we will be heading into the future. Please read the article in the newsletter and sign up for the event.

This coming Sunday will be special because it is Youth Sunday. The youth have been preparing to lead the entire service. We are blessed to have gifted youth at the Kirk. I know the service will be a blessing to all who attend.

I’m enjoying Lent at the Kirk for many reasons. I’m especially grateful to Mary Kay for leading the Wednesday "Sounds of the Spirit" service of meditation through music at 12:10 p.m. It is followed by a good lunch with good fellowship. I’m also enjoying the “Discerning God’s Will” class on Tuesdays. It has led me to think even more deeply about how faith can help us in decision making. Most of all I am thankful for those who participate. I find myself energized by the presence of those who attend. Thank you.

It’s a busy season at the Kirk and also a blessed one. I hope you are finding this to be a time when you remember once again how “God so loved the world.”

Grace and Peace,

Jody

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Glenaire Yard Sale
Glenaire residents will be having their first 2007 yard sale on Friday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 10, 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Circles

Martha Circle will meet at the home of Hope Brown on Monday, March, 12. We start at 9:30 a.m. and anyone is welcome. Please call Hope for directions. All members of Martha Circle be reminded we have dinner at the Helen Wright Center. Please remember to prepare your items.

Joy Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Lydia Circle will meet at the home of Carol Hatley on Tuesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. For directions, please contact Carol.

Glenaire Circle will meet on Wednesday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Glenaire.

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Potluck Supper
Come join your fellow Kirk members for a Potluck Supper on Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring enough of your dish to serve 10 - 12 persons. Our alphabetical schedule of what dish to bring follows:

A - B: dessert
C - O: main dish
P - Z: side dish

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Book Group The monthly meeting of the Book Group will be Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Roy and Faith Dixon. We will be discussing the book "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. All are welcome to come join in the group.

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50+ Group to Tour Historic Chapel Hill
The 50+ Group event for March on Saturday, March 17, will take a walking tour of historic parts of Chapel Hill, NC. The group will meet in the Kirk parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to carpool to Chapel Hill. We will tour the Quadrangles, Wilson Library, and the Historic Districts on Franklin Street. We will be lunching at the Carolina Inn at approximately 11:45 a.m. If you plan to attend, please make a reservation with Janet McGettrick no later than March 14.

In case of inclement weather or for those who do not wish to walk we will depart from the Kirk at 11:15 a.m. for lunch only at the Carolina Inn.

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September Katrina Trip
Please plan to attend an informational meeting about the September 23-29 mission trip to New Orleans on March 18 after 11:00 worship. Veterans of the Kirk's previous Katrina trips will tell of their experiences and answer your questions about cleanup and reconstruction work in the Crescent City. Sign-ups will begin that day, too. Join us in room M18, off the Fellowship Hall. Bagels will be served.

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Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN)
WIHN provides shelter, meals, case management and educational services to homeless families in addition to promoting action and awareness in the community regarding homelessness. The Kirk provides temporary housing to homeless families three or four weeks out of the year.

Our next host week is April 15– 22. Please consider volunteering to setup, transport the families, cook meals, greet our guests, spend the night, clean up, or provide food.

“Signup” and “Information” sheets will be in the narthex starting March 18.

(Note: Mark your calendars for the other two weeks in 2007 … July 15-22, and December 30–January 6, 2008.)

Sandra Clark, WIHN Coordinator

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PW Women's Retreat Postponed
The Spring Presbyterian Women's Retreat has been postponed. We are hoping to reschedule for the fall. If you have pre-paid, your check will be returned to you. If you are interested in participating in the development of the program, please contact Elizabeth Luttrell or Elaine Loyack. Thank you!

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Summer Gathering 2007 (Presbyterian Women – Synod of the Mid-Atlantic)
If you are interested in attending this gathering, either come by the church office or contact Sandra Clark for a registration form.

• Dates: June 14 thru 17 (register by March 1)

• Location: Massanetta Springs Conference Center; Harrisonburg, Virginia

• Cost: ranges from $120 to $390 (depending on # of nights, etc.)

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Spiritual Retreat (Presbyterian Women of New Hope)
If you are interested in attending this retreat, either come by the Kirk of Kildaire office or contact Sandra Clark for a registration form.

• Dates: March 24 & 25

• Location: Camp Albemarle

• Cost: $40.00 (includes overnight accommodations, lunch & dinner on Sat., and breakfast on Sun.)

• Leader: Rev. Lori Pistor

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The Bible from Scratch Class

You are invited to join the “Bible From Scratch” class. This is a short-term Sunday morning class (10am). The class begins on March 25 and ends on May 14.

This class is designed to be a guided tour through the Old Testament and an introduction to basic tools and skills for Bible study. Participants will get a sense of the general “sweep” of the biblical story, including the major people and the chronology. There will be an opportunity to practice using basic Bible study tools such as concordances, Bible dictionaries and commentaries.

Registration is limited to 15 participants. To register, please email Bonnie Pendleton or call the church office (467-4944).

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Seekers Adult Sunday school class will meet this Sunday in their usual classroom M-19. They are studying "The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith" by Marcus J. Borg. All are welcome to join the class.

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Cary Woman's Club (CWC)
The CWC is accepting applications for the following scholarships:

For applications contact: Dorothy Schmelzeis (854-5745)

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Kirk Softball Team Forming Want to join the team? Both men and women with all levels of ability are wanted for the Kirk Softball team. If you are interested in playing or have questions regarding the team, please contact Lynnie Sullivan.

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Can you sew? We are expecting another huge increase in the number of children we enroll in Vacation Bible School this year. One of the exciting parts of the week is that each child and adult wears a costume to make a more authentic experience of life in Jesus' day.

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Carying Place Annual Benefit
The Carying Place will hold its Sixth Annual Benefit Auction on May 11, 7:00 p.m., at the The Matthews House in Cary. Please contact Liz Hynson if you have questions.

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New KOALA Staff Needed
The Kirk Outreach Afterschool Learning Academy (KOALA), which provides one-on-one tutoring to local children in grades K-2 is still looking for a new liaison for the 2007-2008 academic year. The time commitment is flexible, but usually 2-5 hours per week. For more information, contact Stephanie Horman.

KOALA is also looking for a new van driver to take students from Briarcliff to the Kirk one afternoon a week, either Tuesday or Thursday, beginning in October. The time commitment is about 45 minutes (2:45-3:30). For more information, contact Jerry Rhodes.

Both of these positions are very important; the program can scarcely run without them. Please help if you are able. Thanks!

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Missing Sweatshirt
A red NC State sweatshirt that was hanging in the narthex closet has gone missing. If you possibly picked it up by mistake the owner would greatly appreciate its return.

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Our Congratulations to Lacy Pendleton and Ryan Bailey who were married at the Kirk on Saturday, March 3.

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Prayer Request of the Week: Please include our youth in your prayers this week.

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Prayers: We pray for Tom Eskew, Mai Wickelgren, Joe Long, Jerry Palmer, T. J. Guyton, Rebecca Slack, Sara Saunders, Alan MacIlroy, Colleen Calwell

If you would like more information regarding any of our concerns, please contact the church office.

Glenaire Healthcare Unit: Ruth Wagnon, Nedra Chesnutt, Martha Haake, Louise Harter, Mary Frances Webb, Lillian Soo-Hoo.

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Your Money in Missions
One of the Mission Committee's responsibilities during the year is to pay out benevolences (charitable donations) that the Kirk has budgeted for specific causes. Since this money comes from your pledges - we want you to know where it goes.

In March, Mission is paying out the first installment of the benevolence budgeted for the Alliance Medical Ministry, a faith-led ministry that has provided affordable primary care to working-poor families of Wake County since 2003. These families generally earn less than $25,000 annually and lack health insurance. Alliance depends on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and congregations to serve its target population. Out of your pledges, Alliance will receive $2,000 this month (of a budgeted $6,000). On February 18 the News and Observer named Alliance's executive director, Dr. Susan Weaver, "Tar Heel of the Week." For the story, go to www.newsobserver.com/692/story/544603.html. For more information about Alliance, visit its Web site at www.alliancemedicalministry.org.

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Long Range Planning Event

Sign Up Now!

We are welcoming Roy Oswald from the Alban Institute to join in the Long Range Planning conversation on March 16th and 17th. The congregation is invited to both of two sessions:

• Friday, March 16, 2007, beginning at 6:00 PM - Congregation Dinner and Evening of Discovering Norms

Roy will lead us through identifying norms of the Kirk. To kick off this fun and productive time, we will have a congregation dinner, so please let the office know of your intention to come (see below). Childcare and Glenaire transportation provided.

• Saturday, March 17, 2007, beginning at 9:00 AM - Goal Creation and Prioritization

Roy will walk us through establishing goals that have come out of the small group discussions and our evening of identifying norms. We will be writing up goal options for our period of discernment. Childcare and Glenaire transportation provided.

The taskforce encourages you to attend both events as they are designed to work together and build on the information gained Friday evening.

Please RSVP by March 11, 2007 so that we are able to provide enough dinner for everyone. RSVP to kirkofkildaire@nc.rr.com or call the Church Office at 467-4944. Be sure to include your needs for childcare and transportation from Glenaire.

More Information: http://www.kirkofkildaire.org/com/lrp.html.

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Say Cheese! New Kirk Photo Directory Coming It is time for a new Kirk photo directory, and we need your help to make it complete! We have grown so much that this is a great resource to help us connect the many names and faces we see each week. There is no

If you are interested in getting involved with the coordination/distribution of this directory and/or with greeting the families at the sessions, contact Julie Sherk.

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• Rehearsal for all speakers and singers, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary.
• Remember to set your clocks ahead Saturday night.
• Gather in Fellowship Hall at 8:15 a.m.
• We will lead 9 and 11 a.m. worship.
• Lunch at noon for youth and families with reservations
• Confirmation, Faith Challenge and HS Sunday school will meet this week.
• All youth are welcome to sit in the choir loft for worship. Meet in Fellowship Hall to process in.

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