Pastor on Call
For an emergency over the weekend, please contact our Pastoral Associate Warren Bock.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Sunday, October 14, 2007
Jody Welker, preacher

Scripture:
Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
2 Timothy 2:8-15

Sermon:
"Faith in the Foxhole"

* * * * * * * * * * * *

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

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Attendance Sunday, October 7:
8:45 a.m.: 176
11:00 a.m.: 260

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Pennies for Hunger:
Donation October 4: $24.85
Year to date: $236.58

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Jody's Journal

Dear Family and Friends of the Kirk,

The Stewardship Committee has been asking us a question this season: “Got Commitment?” You may recognize this take-off on the milk advertisements: “Got Milk?” The dairy producers wanted to make milk more attractive. They were trying to lead me away from my soda to a healthy glass of milk. The idea of commitment may have the same feel as drinking a glass of milk for some people. It does not sound as attractive as following your passion or fulfilling your life. Commitment may sound like sacrifice and that can be a hard sell in a self-indulgent age. But Jesus said something about sacrifice. He told those who wanted to follow him to count the cost before following him. It would cost them something to follow him. He said to those who would seek to save their life would lose it and those who would lose their lives for his sake and the sake of the gospel would save it. (Mark 8:35) Think about that. Jesus was asking for commitment. It was the commitment that he needed from his followers to further the work he came to do in the world. It was also commitment that brought life and peace to those who followed him and later went out in his name. They would say that in committing their lives – their time, their love, their energy, their minds and yes, their money— to the cause of Christ they discovered the fullness of life that eludes so many people. Thanks to their commitment they became a blessing to the world.

As you share your pledges in worship on October 21st I hope you will hear the question “Got Commitment?” as meaning more than giving your money. I hope your financial gift will be an expression of your discipleship and your desire to love and serve the gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope it will express your desire that the Kirk be a healthy and vital congregation of disciples desiring to minister to the world. Your gifts will help us grow in the work and ministry we feel Christ has called us to share with the world.

With gratitude for you and your commitment,

Jody

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Mary Kay's Cary Days

Dear friends at the Kirk,

This coming Sunday morning will be somewhat of an intergenerational music day in worship with our chancel filled with children, teens and adults! Chancel Choir (11:00) will be singing an arrangement for organ, trumpet and voices of the hymn "How Firm a Foundation." Thanks to Barbara Moore for her joyful trumpet work! The Chancel Ringers (8:45) are offering a selection entitled "Canticle of Faith" which has some interesting bell techniques to hear and to see. The Joyful Ringers (11:00) will open our worship with "The Heavens are Declaring." This is the first appearance this fall for these young ringers.

Two young pianists are offering their gifts in worship this week. Both are Kirk members. Ashley Parks will play pre-service music, and selections in worship at the early service. She is home from Washington, DC for the weekend and is the daughter of Rusty and Carol Parks. Dylan Giles, a high school senior is playing during the 11:00 service. Dylan is the son of Steve and Cindi Giles. They are playing selections by Brahms, Rossini, Alexander and Schumann.

The Piano Task Force (PTF) is busy working on various fundraising efforts. This Sunday, Marietjie Wessels, PTF chairperson, will share an update. Mark your calendars for Dinner and a Grand! on November 1 at the Kirk. See further details later in the Krier.

Making music in His name,

Mary Kay

[contents]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

What is Eat with Eight?
Check out this program if you are interested in having dinner together with a few other Kirk members at least once per month (November, 2007–March, 2008 or beyond if you wish). The Eat with Eight program sets up groups of 7-9 adults. Each group determines their own menu, meeting times and places. Ideas include having a potluck meal, eating out, or sharing a meal in some other way each month. The groups can meet as often as they choose. The Small Groups Committee simply organizes the groups from the respondents on the survey. Sign up for Eat with Eight on the portico October 14 - 28. You may also contact Ann Grundstrom if you have questions.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Scotch Bonnet
All ladies of the Kirk are invited for lunch and Christian fellowship on Monday, October 15, 11:30 a.m., at Lone Star Restaurant (Shoppes of Kildaire Shopping Center). No need for a reservation, just come! If you have questions, please contact Debbie Eakes.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1st AIM Spa Day Extravaganza is Tuesday, October 16th
Visit our "Relaxation Station," get a massage from a licensed massage therapist, browse educational and entertaining information displays, eat some snacks, and possibly win a prize in our raffle to benefit Safe Kids Wake County!
You can also meet our AIM scarecrow, Candice E. Ahmbizzy
http://www.fritzkammerer.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=19 (password is kirk) and get your picture taken with a famous surprise guest!

AIM (Affirming and Inspiring Moms) is a group that meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided. Meeting topics include parenting, health, safety, and spiritual encouragement in addition to providing an opportunity for mothers of young children to socialize and get support. 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.

Please contact Lori Houck to join our AIM meeting announcement list, or call Jill Kammerer for more information.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

50+ Group
The 50+ Group will meet on Thursday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a potluck supper. All are welcome to come and hear our own Tom Droessler talk on "Was George Washington Really Our First President?" If you have questions, please call Marcia and Boyd Schroeder.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Book Discussion Group

The Book Discussion Group will meet on Friday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Dan and Annette Homiller. The book for discussion is "Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides. All are welcome to attend, even if you have not read the book.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Trunk-or-Treat The Wake County Autism Society Trunk-or-Treat festival will be at the Kirk on Saturday, October 20, 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. 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 to fill their bags with treats. Please see the table in the office hallway for further information or to donate craft supplies. Thanks You!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Next Week at Wednesday Night Live! Entree - Rosemary Garlic Chicken Events of the Night

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

After-Worship Brunch,
November 4 - Celebrate Our Partnership with Pala

Join Kirk members and friends following 11:00 worship on November 4 for brunch in the Fellowship Hall. David and Jeannene Wiseman, formerly of Cary Presbyterian Church and now missionaries to Guatemala, will be there, too. Bring your favorite dish to share. Please bring enough of your dish to feed 10 - 12 persons using the following schedule:

A - L Main dish

M - S Side dish

T - Z Dessert

The Fellowship and Mission Committees will be on hand in the Fellowship Hall kitchen before worship if you would like to drop off your dish to keep it warmed or chilled.

[contents]

[contents]

Cross-Stitchers Needed Presbyterian Women presents a cross-stitched plaque to the family of each baby baptized at the Kirk. Our supply is running low and we need more! If you cross-stitch, please stop by the church office to pick up a packet of two cloths with thread, floss, and instructions. Thank you!! Contact Nancy Stokes with questions.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

KOALA (Kirk Outreach Afterschool Learning Academy) KOALA is in desperate need of five more tutors to work from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays. Tutors work with Kindergarten - second graders. Tutors help with homework, reading and often play fun games. This is an easy and meaningful way to affect a child's life. To volunteer contact Tricia Panill.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Montreat Small Group Leader
A major feature of Montreat Youth Conference is small groups. It requires many adults to lead these groups. All leadership materials are provided. Any adult interested in youth can serve. Please consider this great opportunity. Some Kirk members who have been small group leaders in the past are Susan Mazzara, Allison Stafford, and Craig Nygard. See any of them for further information. Registration materials are in the youth kiosk.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Mission Matters

October Food Drive for Seniors The Kirk is collecting food for the elderly in our community. Many seniors have dietary restrictions that are not met with items collected by most food drives. Products sought include nutritional drinks (e.g., Ensure, Boost), and low-sodium, low-sugar fruits, meats, soups, and vegetables. No glass, please. The posters around the church mention a collection barrel outside the office, but you will notice that it looks remarkably like a cardboard box. The proceeds will be taken to the Food Pantry, run by Urban Ministries of Wake County. Thank you for the gift of food.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Stephen Ministry News

Join Us for Continuing Education
The congregation is invited to join the Stephen Ministers for our special October continuing education session.

October 15, 2007
Ministry Related to Retirement Home Decisions
Fellowship Hall, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

CE Leader: Meredith Bratcher, Chaplain, Glenaire

Meredith will lead a conversation with Stephen Ministers and others from the congregation about how to support persons who are facing the decision to enter or not enter a retirement community. She will also help us think about how to best support those who have made the move.

Please join us in learning more about this important life event.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

C-O-S-T
Searching for a new ministry opportunity at the Kirk? There will be a cost, you know, but there will also be great rewards. Stephen Ministry is our congregation’s one-on-one caring ministry. Right now we’re looking for members who are willing to pay the…

Commitment
Of
Self and
Time

and become a Stephen Minister, remembering that the blessings will outweigh the costs. To find out more, join us for a “Taste of Stephen Ministry” on November 11 following worship. Join us at 9:45 in the Fellowship Hall, or at noon in the Session Room for a one hour introduction to this important ministry. You may also contact Stephen Leader, Barbara Oliver for more information.

[contents]

Our Condolences to Barry Harmon and family on the death of his grandmother.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Deceased Kirk Member Claude Greene is being posthumously inducted into the Cary High School Hall of Fame at their football game tomorrow evening, October 12.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Prayer Request Of The Week - Please include all Kirk members in your prayers as they consider how God is calling them to share their time, talents and money with the Kirk during Stewardship Season.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Praying for Your Elders: 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 Doug Nagy, chair of the Worship Committee. Please remember Doug in your prayers.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Prayers: We pray for Helene Mochrie (back pain), Jim Leonard (ankle surgery, 10/8), Linn Cannon, Erwin Bigger (skin melanoma), David Gauck (bypass surgery, 9/10), Kathie Bell (knee surgery, 9/7), 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.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[contents]

Are you thinking about joining the Kirk or just want to learn more? Then consider becoming part of our next Exploring the Kirk Class. We'll talk about the Christian life, both in this congregation and in the Presbyterian (USA) denomination, and ministry opportunities available to us. The next Exploring the Kirk Class will meet in two parts on Sunday afternoons (October 21 and 28) from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. This class is a prerequisite for membership at the Kirk. To register or request childcare, contact the church office (467-4944) by Monday, October 15. For more info, contact Cathy Church Norman (467-4944).

[contents]

Mark your calendars to come to the Kirk on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and music. Carrabbas Italian Grill will provide a great meal of chicken marsala in Fellowship Hall. We will be entertained at 7:30 p.m. by Mark Wells, Chapel Hill jazz pianist and our own, Frank Pittman playing classics for your enjoyment. It will be a wonderful evening of "Dinner and a Grand!" All proceeds will support the piano fund. You may order carry out, eat-in only, or attend only the concert. Reservations are required and may be made in the church office. Childcare provided.

[contents]

MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

Service to the Kirk October 14 Wear old clothes since we will serve the Kirk by washing windows and painting. These jobs are much more fun when you do them at church with friends, so come and have a great time!

**********************************************

 

HIGH SCHOOL

Potluck Supper & Small Group Study October 14 All high school youth come to the home of Helen and John Anthony, 105 Birklands, Drive, Cary at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday October 14. Do NOT come to the Kirk. We will have a

potluck supper. Those with last name A-G bring a main dish; last name H-R bring a side dish; and last name S-Z bring a dessert. Following supper we will begin a small group study led by youth. This is a new opportunity to grow closer to each other and to God. Join us.

HS Presbytery Retreat
This retreat is FREE for the first six high school youth who sign up. Dates are October 26-28 at Camp Don Lee. We will partner with Cary Presbyterian to share advisors and transportation. This is a great opportunity particularly for Kirk youth council members to enjoy and learn from a retreat without having to lead. Registration forms are in the youth kiosk and are due October 14.

We have our ASP dates-June 22-28, 2008! Look for sign-ups and deposit soon.

 

Montreat Youth Conference Registration information and forms are now available in the youth kiosk in the narthex. A deposit of $100

and the registration form are due November 18. We are requesting July 13-19 as our first choice and July 6-12 as our second choice. We will not know until mid-January which week we will actually attend.

High Schoolers Invited to "Continue the Journey"
Your faith journey did not end with confirmation! This year, we are organizing a "Continuing the Journey" opportunity, which will be a mid-week group that meets to explore deeper faith issues and to do mission projects together. The exact content of the class will be decided by the group. If you are interested in participating (AND have at least one free afternoon or evening per week!), please come to the organizational meeting on October 14th after worship in the office. You may also let Stephanie Arnold know.

**********************************************

FOR EVERYONE

State Fair Parking Lot The parking lot starts Friday, October 12. We still have some critical openings on Saturday, October 13. If there is any way you can help, please contact Harlan Stafford. Remember to leave home early so you can begin your shift on time. Traffic may be a problem! We are counting on each person to be at the parking lot at the date and time they signed up for, but if you run into a last-minute problem, you may contact Harlan. Thanks to everyone for making this a great youth fundraiser. See you at the fair!

Death and Life After Death-October 21
The youth group program on October 21 will be on death and life after death. Youth will divide in age groups and rotate to three different areas. Associate Pastor Stephanie Arnold will talk about what the Bible says about resurrection and life after death. A grief counselor will discuss death and grief. Youth will also do a guided meditation and then draw or use clay to respond to the meditation. A Kirk Stephen Minister will be available to meet with youth one-on-one as needed.

We recognize this important topic may not be suitable for every youth. We ask parents to make the best decision for their youth on attendance or not. If you would like more information or wish to discuss a particular situation, please contact Nancy Stokes (467-4944).

Youth Council
The next youth council meeting is Sunday, October 14 at noon in the Great Hall. Lunch provided.

Planning Team
The youth planning team will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18 in the youth lounge.

Youth Calendar

Oct 14: Youth Council, noon
MS: Service to Kirk, 6-8 p.m.
HS: Potluck, small group at Anthony's, 6-8 p.m.
HS Presbytery Retreat registration due

Oct 18: Planning team meeting in the youth lounge, 7 p.m.

Oct 21: HS and MIS Program on Death and Life after Death see details above

 

 

 

 

 

[contents]