A Congregational Meeting

has been scheduled for this Sunday, September 16, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service for the purpose of electing a new class of Elders. For information on the new Elders, please see below.

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

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Sunday, September 16, 2007
Jody Welker, preacher

Scripture:
Luke 15:8-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17

Sermon:
"Making an Example of Paul"

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Fellowship:
Please join other Kirk members and visitors for a time of fellowship and refreshments following worship on the patio. Refreshments will be provided by the Fellowship Committee.

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Attendance Sunday, September 2:
8:45 a.m.: 163
11:00 a.m.: 246

Attendance Sunday, September 9:
8:45 a.m.: 174
11:00 a.m.: 343

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Pennies for Hunger:
Sunday, September 2: $8.49
Year to date total: $211.73

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Birthday Offering
The Presbyterian Women collected $1328.50 for their birthday offering via the congregation in May. Thank you!

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Jody's Journal

Dear Family and Friends of the Kirk,

I want to say a word of thanks to the many leaders and members of the Kirk who gathered last Saturday for the goal selection process of Long Range Planning. The commitment and love of people at the Kirk are an inspiration to me. I’m especially grateful for members of the Long Range Planning taskforce for leading us. We are blessed.

Wednesday Night Live is off to a great start. The first night was full of good conversation and great food. There was a good spirit in the Fellowship Hall. I’m looking forward to many more Wednesdays sharing a meal with members of the Kirk. I hope you will make your reservations to come when you are able. Remember, you can come and eat even if you are not staying for a program. The serving line is open from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., we share a blessing, some joys and concerns, have a prayer and often a game just for the fun of it. We are done by 6:30 p.m.

This Sunday we will have a congregational meeting to elect elders to serve on the Session. Those elected will be leading you for the next three years. Please read the information about them in the Krier before the meeting after the 11:00 a.m. service. Pray for them as they prepare to serve. My sermon this Sunday will address the question, “What makes you qualified?” Think about Paul’s qualifications and you will have a hint where I’m headed in the sermon.

This Sunday we also will dedicate those who lead us through the ministry of music. Thank you to Mary Kay, all the directors/leaders of musical groups and those who participate in them. Imagine worship without music. You can’t! We owe deep gratitude for the commitment of time, energy and love to this ministry that helps us worship our Lord.

These are exciting days at the Kirk. Let us give thanks to God for calling us together here.

Grace and Peace,

Jody

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Mary Kays Cary Days

Dear members and friends,

Wow, have we been busy! It has been a great start-up of all the Kirk music ensembles this past two weeks. New and returning participants are excitedly, and with great commitment, preparing to offer their personal best in worship. We have new members in Chancel Choir, Genesis Ringers, Coventry Ringers and the children’s choirs. This truly is one of my favorite times of year.

Thanks to Amanda Decker for her expressive solo “On Eagle’s Wings” at the early service this past Sunday. If you missed it, you will have the opportunity to hear her sing again on September 30 at 11:00 a.m. worship. I encourage any interested soloists to contact me, as I am always looking for more singers and instrumentalists.

The sanctuary piano has been safely delivered and was used for the first time in rehearsal last night. I hope you all will come to the pre-service music beginning 20 minutes prior to each service this Sunday. We are grateful to Doug Nagy, Maritjie Wessels, Sue Buning, Flo Westin and Dewey Cassell for the hard work and time-consuming research on the piano project.

On Sunday morning you will find the new supplemental hymnals in the pews! These song books were purchased by designated gifts from many Kirk individuals, families and friends. We have already been singing some songs from this book and we hope that you all will enjoy the variety it offers in our worship. A special thanks to Doug Nagy for designing and attaching the name plates inside each cover and to the Worship Committee for placing them in the sanctuary pew racks.

And lastly, at both services this Sunday, we will be giving special recognition to our many music participants as they begin their year of work for the church. Amy Athavale will sing “The Lord’s Prayer” and there will be special anthems, too.

We are surrounded by so many wonderful people here. You do truly “walk the talk” of Christ’s church!

Peace and Grace,

Mary Kay

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October "Windows" Article Deadline
The deadline for submission of articles for the October issue of "Windows" is Monday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m. There will be no emailed Krier next week due to this issue.

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1st through 3rd Graders - Peace, Joy and Singing!! Join the fun each Sunday as we sing together, praise God and worship together through music. All first through third graders are welcome to come after Time With Children at the early service; we begin at 9 a.m. in room M-18, first room on the right just inside the Fellowship Hall. Parents, please register your children through the Kirk's Music webpage. Please direct questions to Elizabeth Luttrell. See you there!

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NCSU Football Parking - Support the Kirk!
When deciding where to park for NCSU home football games, please support the Kirk's organizations by parking in the West Chase lots on WestChase Blvd. off Blue Ridge Rd. just south of the Wade Ave. overpass bridge. It's a short walk from there to Carter Finley Stadium. The cost to park is $10 per space.

Kirk members are needed as volunteers to help operate the lots. Home game parking dates are: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/27, 11/10, and 11/24. Volunteers are needed for shifts starting at 5 hours before kickoff to 30 minutes after kickoff, from kickoff to 2 hours after end of game, and for final trash pick-up early on Sunday morning after the game.

Proceeds from these efforts go to support the volunteer's favorite Kirk initiative. Please contact Harlan Stafford for additional volunteer information or sign up each Sunday in September in the Narthex before the 11:00 a.m. service.

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AIM (Affirming and Inspiring Moms)
This is a group that meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 9:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. Meeting topics will include parenting, health, safety, and spiritual encouragement in addition to providing an opportunity for mothers of young children to socialize and support each other. AIM Boosters (including Lifetime Fitness, Jumpin Beans, Stone's Education Superstore, and Chickfila) will provide discount coupons and free admission passes at all our meetings.

Our first meeting is September 18 with featured speaker Edla Prevette of Project Enlightenment on "The Language of Self Control for Parents."
Please contact Lori Houck to join our AIM meeting announcement list, or call Jill Kammerer for more information.

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50 + Group Event
On September 20, the 50 + Group will begin a new season. Please come to the Fellowship Hall and hear what is planned. Along with the potluck starting at 6:30 p.m. our entertainment for the evening will be Clay Shelor, a local fiddler from a family of musicians. He will play hymns, requests, and special music for our entertainment.

If you have any questions please call Dick and Kae Meyer or Tom and Mary Droessler .

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Book Discussion Group The Book Discussion Group will meet on Friday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Susan and Chris Mazzara. The book for discussion is "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. All are welcome to attend, even if you have not read the book.

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Scotch Bonnet
All ladies of the Kirk are invited for lunch and Christian fellowship on Monday, September 24, 11:30 a.m., at Biaggi's Restaurant (Cary Parkway and Darlington Drive). No need for a reservation, just come! If you have questions, please contact Debbie Eakes.

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Kirk Fall Work Day - Saturday September 29, 8- 12 noon ========================================= Please join us for fun and fellowship and work around the Kirk on Saturday September 29, 8:00-noon.

Planned work includes:
- Trimming bushes
- Weeding
- Gutter cleaning
- Inside work
- Minor electrical work
- Woodworking - if you have the skill

For more information or to RSVP - contact Rich Woynicz.

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CROP Walk Church World Service is a cooperative ministry of 35 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations working to eradicate hunger and poverty, providing sustainable self-help and development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance in over 80 countries.

You can help in their efforts through the Cary Area CROP Walk. Pick up a CROP Walk envelope outside the church office, sign up sponsors for donations, and walk on October 7 at Cary High School. If you don't walk, please sponsor someone who does. You can even donate online at www.cropwalk.org. Call Amy Huenemann for more information.

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SCOT members free. Kirk of Kildaire members $3/adult. All others $5/adult. Children 12 and under free. Maximum family price $10. Please RSVP to Amy Mooney or call Pat Johnston.

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Trunk-or-Treat Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated holidays for kids of all ages. The date brings ghoulish decorations, festivals, costume parties, and culminates with the neighborhood trick-or-treating. For the parents of children with autism, however, it may be a time of stress and anxiety. Whenever their child faces the possibility of social interaction with other kids, there's always the worry that the outcome will not be worth the effort in trying to help their child "fit in."

The Wake County Autism Society Trunk-or-Treat festival will be at the Kirk on Saturday, October 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Trunk-or-Treat is an event to bring the fun of Halloween to special-needs children of the Triangle, and to foster an environment of acceptance and love to their families. The festival features inflatables, carnival games, craft stations, face-painting, and plenty of food and drink. The night ends with children 'trunk-or-treating' through the parking lot in order to fill their bags with candy and treats. In the past, participants have done an amazing job decorating their trunks.

We will be setting up a basket for craft donations and a table with further information soon.

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Marriage Enrichment Retreat - October 26-27
Mark your Calendars!
From Friday night October 26 until noon on Saturday the 27th, Jody and Sharon Welker will lead a Marriage Enrichment Overnight Retreat for couples from the Kirk and White Memorial Presbyterian Churches. The retreat location is St. Giles Presbyterian in Raleigh.

Marriage Enrichment is an opportunity for couples to celebrate and nurture their marriage and relationship. Look for details and how to register in the coming newsletters.

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Upcoming Conferences at Montreat
The Montreat Conference Center (MCC) is hosting two conferences of special interest to young adults and youth leaders: the "2007 Young Adult Weekend: The Joyful People of God," November 2-4 (www.montreat.org/current/young-adult), and "The Blaze: A Formative Gathering for Leaders of Youth," January 20-23, 2008 (www.montreat.org/current/2008-the-blaze). The latter conference is sponsored by MCC and Project Burning Bush, a youth ministry initiative of Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education.

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Seekers Adult Sunday School Class
Last Sunday we began a new study entitled, "When Jesus Came to Harvard: Making Moral Choices Today" by Harvey Cox, a theology professor at Harvard Divinity School. For twenty years he taught a class called "Jesus and the Moral Life," and this book is his reflections on the content and experiences of that class. It covers a vast array of subjects such as the nature and authority of stories, how understanding Jesus as a rabbi affects how we read his stories, what to make of the present popularity of end-times theology like that of the "Left Behind" books, torture, resurrection, the rise and demise of "The Jesus Seminar," and religious pluralism. If you have an interest in these topics and might enjoy lively discussion, please join us.

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Faith and Theology Adult Sunday School Class
The Faith and Theology (FAT) Adult Sunday School Class will begin on September 30 a study of Frances Taylor Gench's new book "Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John." Taylor is a Professor at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. The book examines thirteen central texts of John in a thoughtful and engaging fashion. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of this complex Gospel and become much better acquainted with its intriguing and distinctive vision. Books are $12. If interested, contact Cader Howard.We meet in the Session room. Come and join us!

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The Bible from Scratch Class

We are offering a short-term Sunday morning class (9:45 a.m.) on the New Testament, taught by Dot Rascoe. This class begins on September 23 in Room A-6 of the Activity Building.

The class is designed to be a guided tour through the Bible and to introduce 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.

To register, please contact the church office (467-4944).

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Stephen Ministry
We are so pleased to let you know that the Kirk will offer a Stephen Ministry training class which will meet Monday nights from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., starting January 7 and lasting until May 3.

If you desire to learn more about Stephen Ministry, we invite you to attend "A Taste of Stephen Ministry" on November 11, after the 11:00 service. Please know you are welcome to call any of the Stephen Leaders, Sharon Welker, Sylvia Nygard, Kathy White, or Barbara Oliver to talk about Stephen Ministry at any time. Applications for the training class are available in the church office.

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Home Based Demonstration Businesses Invitation
Are you or do you know a Kirk Member with a home based demonstration business (Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, etc.)? We invite you to contact either Jill Kammerer or Lori Houck to add your name to our AIM Mom's resource list to be published later this year.

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KOALA (Kirk Outreach Afterschool Learning Academy) KOALA needs tutors to work from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays. To volunteer contact Tricia Pannill.

Mission Matters

Peacemaking Offering
The Peacemaking Offering will be received on the first Sunday of October. Every year, 75% of this offering is sent to Presbytery to support peacemaking efforts throughout the church, and 25% is sent to a recipient designated by the Kirk's Mission Committee. This year's recipient is Project Restore Ferry Place, an undertaking to build fourteen houses in Ferry Place, a block in the Seventeenth Ward of New Orleans. The work crew traveling to New Orleans for the last week of September will take part in this project. Please remember the Peacekeeping Offering, October 7.

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October Food Drive for Seniors
During October the Kirk will collect food for the elderly in our community. Many seniors have dietary restrictions or needs that are not met with items collected by most food drives. Products sought during this drive will include nutritional drinks (e.g., Ensure, Boost), and low-sodium, low-sugar fruits, meats, soups, and vegetables. There will be a collection barrel outside the church office. The proceeds will be taken to the Food Pantry, run by Urban Ministries of Wake County.

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Praying for Your Elders: We have begun to include in the Krier and Sunday bulletin an opportunity for you to pray for elders who are serving on the session. Each week we highlight one elder and ask that you pray for him or her as they seek to lead at the Kirk. The staff is also praying for this elder. This week’s elder is Dewey Cassell. Please remember Dewey in your prayers.

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Prayers: We pray for Erwin Bigger (skin melanoma), David Gauck (bypass surgery, 9/10), Kathie Bell (knee surgery, 9/7), Carolyn Cobb, Brenda Armstrong, Beth Brown, Louise Harter, Helen Floyd, Janice Coats, Jeff Slack, 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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Long Range Planning - Are we done yet? How do I get involved?

As announced last Sunday, the goal options have been selected. Does this mean the Task Force is finished? No, but before we talk abut getting involved, listed below are the goals that were selected.

1. Within two-three years, create/establish a worship system that involves most individuals in an active part in the service, to include but not be limited to:

a) incorporating emergent worship elements into the worship experience
b) expanding music offerings during worship, e.g., choirs at all services, increased choir size, youth band/choir
c) incorporating mission aspects of the church's programming at least quarterly

2. Within 18 months, develop spirituality as a major emphasis for the church that provides a suite of spiritual development programs to include daily devotional exercises and meets people where they are and to move them forward in their faith journey.

3. Develop a system of involvement with the goal that every member will be involved in ministry (e.g. interview teams, time and talent, shepherds, sponsors, mission, education, special attention to new members, etc.) that:

• enables all members to recognize and identify their spiritual gifts
• provides a means to understand all opportunities to serve at the Kirk
• intentionally helps all find a place to serve
• develops a system of checks and balances that ensures members are involved (this would include follow up if participation decreases or concerns are raised to discuss their situation and ensure that other care is provided if necessary)
• offers bi-annual picnics, with musical entertainment, that provides information on programs offered at the Kirk for people to be involved in (e.g., Habitat, KOALA, food bank)

4. Within two years, expand the diversity of mission programs (content, location, length, style, skill sets needed) such that 40% of church members of all ages are involved in at least one mission activity annually. This expansion should include but not be limited to:

a. partnering with other organizations (e.g., Urban Ministries, Safe Child, Wake County Mental Health)
b. informing congregation of specific needs
c. clinics

5. Eliminate building debt and develop guidelines regarding debt that could be assumed in the future.

6. Within one year, develop a master plan for the next phase of building, including timeline, capital funds initiative process, and estimate of cost, with a focus on renovation/replacement of Activities Building.

The Task Force will begin working with CE Adult as they plan for the College of Faith which will be held on Nov. 17. The event will have a special emphasis about practical ways to accomplish some of the long range goals of the Kirk. Please mark this on your calendar and look for future announcements from CE Adult.

We will provide updates when the group, task force, committee, etc., has been identified to lead a specific goal. As we continue with our work we ask that you review the goals selected, think about which goal energizes you and how you can get involved. Our mission has been identified, become a disciple of that mission.

-Long Range Planning Task Force

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Nominations Being Accepted
During the month of September, nominations may be made for recognition of one woman of the Kirk to be recognized at the Christmas Brunch with an Honorary Life Membership. Any Kirk member may submit a nomination for this award. The nominee must meet the following criteria:

1. Must have been a member of the Kirk for at least 8 years.
2. Must be actively involved in the life of the Kirk.
3. Must be actively involved in Presbyterian Women.
4. May be any age.
5. Has not received this award at the Kirk or another church.

All letters of nomination must follow these guidelines:

1. Include specific examples of why the nominee should be honored.
2. Should be sealed.
3. May be submitted either anonymously or signed (although it is preferred that nominators sign their letters so that if their nominee is selected, they can be included in the award ceremony).
4. May be submitted by email only if it is sent from the private email address of the nominator directly the committee chairperson at her private email address. For the sake of confidentiality, no email nomination should be sent to the church office.

Please send all letters of nomination to the chairperson:
Amy Woynicz. Please contact Amy if you have any questions about the award process or nomination letter.

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Sylvia Nygard - Sylvia is married to Craig and they have two grown daughters, Claire and Johnna. She works in the offices for the North Carolina General Assembly. She has been a member of the Kirk since 1983 and has served as Elder (chairing CE-Children and as a Division Head), taught Sunday School, and served as Treasurer and Moderator of Presbyterian Women and on numerous committees. Sylvia is a Stephen Leader and will be going on the Guatemala mission trip in January, 2008. She sees the Kirk as a vibrant, welcoming church where people can develop meaningful relationships with other members through active involvement in the life of the church.

Virginia Anthony - Virginia is married to Mike and they have two children, Helen (age 16) and John (age 14). She has been a member of the Kirk since 1992. Virginia has served as Elder both at the Kirk and at her previous Presbyterian church, chairing Stewardship and Fellowship Committees. Virginia has been involved in many education and mission activities of the Kirk - confirmation mentor, Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, KOALA tutor, Guatemala mission trip leader, Bible study and Martha Circle participant. Virginia feels excitement of being at the Kirk and notes the potential the Kirk has to grow spiritually as we serve Christ in numerous ways. She'd like for the Kirk to be known as a church that serves both its members and the world, locally, nationally and internationally.

Carson Cole - Carson is a high school junior at Apex High and has been a member of the Kirk since 1991. Carson is the son of David Cole and Mary Hall and brother to Katie Cole. He has served on the Kirk's Youth Council and hopes that youth and adults will work together to expand and strengthen the youth program.

Pattie Stephenson - Pattie is married to Don and they have four grown children. Pattie has been a Kirk member since 1987. She has served as Elder, Sunday School teacher, Circle leader, choir and handbell member, kids' handbell director, youth advisor, wedding director, Bible study leader, and a faithful member of the FAT Sunday School class. Her goal for the Kirk is to continue to grow as a loving, caring community of followers of Jesus Christ.

Bonnye Hur - Bonnie is married to Bob Thomas. They have two children, Clayton (age 18) and Natalie (age 15). She is a high school math teacher at Hopewell Academy in Cary. She has been a Kirk member since 1999 and has served as a Circle leader, Faith Quest teacher, and Confirmation Class Parent Co-Leader. She envisions the Kirk as a place that welcomes all members of the community and inspires all to become closer to God and to continue His good work. She feels honored to be given the opportunity to serve as Elder.

Monty Brekke - Monty is married to Katherine and they have one son, Johnson (age 14 months). Monty works as a design engineer for Maxim Integrated Products. He joined the Kirk in 2005. He was the team leader for the first mission trip to New Orleans and has been an active member of Chancel Choir since coming to the Kirk. Monty would like to see the Kirk continue to grow in a responsible manner, ensuring that all new and existing members receive proper care in all aspects of their church life. He encourages all members to take an active role in changing the things they feel most need of change.

Annette Homiller - Annette is married to Dan and they have two sons, Sam (age 14) and James (age 12). Annette joined the Kirk in 1998. She has served as Co-Moderator and Co-Vice Moderator of Presbyterian Women. She also served on a previous Elder Nominating Committee and as a craft leader in Vacation Bible School. She came to the Kirk through her association with the Kirk's preschool. In her long term vision for the Kirk, she sees a wonderful international diversity in our congregation, including some of the local Latino population as we nurture our own souls by reaching outward to our neighbors.

Barney Hale - Barney is married to Linda and they have two grown children. Barney joined the Kirk in 1990 and has previously served or currently serves as Elder, Stephen Minister, Sunday School teacher, and offering counter. He also served on nominating committees for Kirk Elders, pastors and associate pastors. He is Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 213, chartered by the Kirk. Barney believes that Kirk must serve an active role in providing an environment for individual spiritual growth, nurturing a community of faith in which we support one another and extend God's grace to the community, nation and world through mission outreach.

David Houck - David is married to Lori and they have two children, William (age 4) and Lily (age 2). David is employed as a software engineer with IBM. He has been a Kirk member since 1993. He has been a member of both the Chancel Choir and the Kirk Brass Ensemble and served as a youth advisor and on an organist search committee. David hopes the Kirk will be a church that demonstrates God's love for each of us and for our community.

Bart Norman - Bart is married to Cathy and they have two children Eli (age 4) and Sam (age 2). Bart is a lawyer at Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell and Jernigan in Raleigh. He has been a member of the Kirk since 2005. At his previous church he taught new member's classes, confirmation classes, Sunday School, and helped to start a young adult fellowship group, as well as led worship services. Before law school Bart received a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. His vision for the Kirk is that we would be people of faith who are active in worship, eager to serve, intentional about really getting to know each other, and open to God working in our midst in ways we may not expect.

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Changes for Youth Group on Sunday 9/16!

High School Pool party, 4-6:30 p.m. at the home of Brian, Lucie, and Sallie Branch. In case of rain, we'll watch a movie. Bring $5 and school supplies, candy, snacks, toiletries for college boxes. Hot dogs, hamburgers for supper.

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Middle School Meet at the Kirk at 4 p.m. to play putt-putt. Cost: $5. Bring extra money if you want ice cream. Return to the Kirk at 6 p.m. In case of rain we'll play board games. No supper served.

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Fall Retreat Sept 21-23

Meet at the Kirk at 6:30 p.m.
Eat before you come!
Bring: Small suitcase with sleepwear, clothes for weather, light jacket, toiletries, flashlight, shoes for hiking; pillow, sleeping bag or sheets/blanket, and Bible, notebook. Last name A-G bring 2-liter soda,
H-Z bring snack food or fruit.

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State Fair Parking Oct 12-21 Sign-ups are in the narthex with Harlan Stafford before 11 a.m. worship each Sunday. We have plenty of dates and times slot open. Remember you earn Kirk credits which you can use to offset the cost of future youth retreats ….a treat to your parents!

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WANTED: Parents for Meal Teams Calling all parents who have hungry youth, we still need adults to prepare food for youth group Sunday evenings. For more info and to help out please contact Mary Hall or Sandra Clark.

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CROP Walk Sunday Oct 7 Middle school youth will gather after 11 a.m. worship for lunch and then will go to Cary High School to do the CROP walk as a group. Please pick up an envelope from Amy Huenemann in the narthex and start getting sponsors from friends, family, and Kirk members.

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YOUTH CALENDAR

Sep 16 Youth Council, noon, in Fellowship Hall
MS putt-putt, 4-6 p.m. Meet at the Kirk
HS pool party at the Branch's 4-6:30

Sep 18 Retreat advisors meeting 7 p.m.

Sep 21 Depart for retreat, 6:30 p.m.

Sep 23 Return from retreat, noon. Meet parents after worship

 

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