| March 7, 2010
Welcome!
We rejoice in your presence as we worship our God together. If you are a visitor and would like more information about us, please come to the welcome and information table at the back of the worship area or speak with the Pastor or any of the Board members.
Joining the COGS Fellowship
If you desire to affiliate with COGS, please fill out a yellow “Join the Fellowship” form, which you will find on the information table in the back of the worship room. You will be added to the COGS database and the e-mail list for Pastor Dan’s midweek note and special announcements.
The COGS Board
COGS members are encouraged to give a portion of their time by supporting the work of one of the committees. Please contact the chair with questions or for information.
Jim Gradoville, Chair (jimgradoville@gmail.com)
Bryan Henderson, Vice-Chair (bryan.henderson@cn.pwc.com)
Catherine McCaw, Secretary (Catherine.mccaw@dcbeijing.cn)
Frank Ornburn, Education (fornburn@yahoo.com)
Kathi Suderman, Worship (sudermans@gmail.com)
Peter Scheuer, Facilities (pjscheuer@yahoo.com)
Chris Murck, Finance (cmurck@apcoworldwide.com )
Trixanna Nikkel, Membership (trixanna.nikkel@gmail.com )
Sophie McKinnon, Promotions (sophia.mckinnon@googlemail.com )
John Carter, Service (carter@marketnews.com)
A Word about Communion
Today we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion in worship. COGS does not have one “policy” about receiving Communion; rather, we support the diversity of traditions concerning Communion that come from the various denominational traditions represented. At COGS, families make decisions about age and baptismal status related to receiving Communion. Some children receive Communion, while others receive a blessing. The invitation to receive as written in the service is “. . .our Savior invites all who trust Him to share the feast which He has prepared.”
Pastor Search Survey
To find the right pastor for COGS, we need your input. Please take the time to fill out the Pastor Search Survey, either the paper form contained in Sunday’s Order of Worship or online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2KZ72XQ . If you have any questions about the survey or the search process, please see one of the members of the Pastor Search Committee listed below, or email us at COGS.PastorSearch@gmail.com.
Pastor Search Committee:
John Carter – Chair
Helen Robertson – Vice Chair
Jim Leininger
Bryan Henderson
Rod Suderman
Elma Campbell
Bill Birmingham
Rod Tyney
Congregation Meeting Next Week
Please plan to attend an important congregation meeting immediately after the service next Sunday, March 14. We will vote on the new board and the proposed budget.
Worship
COGS Worship Choir
Singers – consider joining the COGS choir! New singers are welcome to join regular choir members and choral conductor Tony Hutchinson for a pre-service rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. Most Sundays the choir sings an introit and benediction and leads the congregation with any unfamiliar congregational music, additionally singing an anthem on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. The next anthem Sunday is March 14th. Your participation is welcome each and every Sunday!
Prayer Guild
The Worship Committee has secured a number of people who are now engaged in praying for the prayer requests that members of the congregation submit on the green request forms. We are always open to receiving new volunteers for this important ministry. If you would like to participate in the prayer guild, please send an e-mail to Pastor Dan (cogs@fastmail.fm).
Service
Golden Key Therapists Visit COGS Today
Today, COGS welcomes several massage therapists from the Golden Key Blind Massage Center to provide brief head, shoulder, and upper neck massages to the Congregation immediately following the service. The therapists are all recipients of educational assistance from the Golden Key Research Center of Education for the Visually Impaired, a non-profit organization that COGS has been supporting for years. Golden Key joins us to say thank you for our support this year and to give us a chance to learn more about their many programs.
Visit to the Lisu Church in Yunnan
The service committee are planning a trip to visit the Lisu Church in rural Yunnan Province from March 18th-23rd. It will take nearly two days (including two flights and a long bus ride) to get there, but promises to be an extremely rewarding opportunity to learn about and connect with Chinese Christians of the Lisu minority. Please let Vance Wagner (dvwagner@gmail.com) or John Carter (carter@marketnews.com ) know before Spring Festival if you are interested or would like more information. The estimated cost is Rmb 5,000-6,000.
English Tutors for Bainian Vocational School
Bainian is now seeking volunteers who can teach from 4-7 pm on Wednesday evenings. This is a great opportunity for those who can’t commit their weekends and who have some teaching background. Contact Wendy Ashby (wendyashby62@yahoo.com ) if you would like to help on Wednesdays or to find out about other opportunities..
Education
The “in-town” Bible study group will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at China Central Place, Xidawang Lu. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Birmingham email: barbjbirm@gmail.com; mobile 13621087931; phone 65307071. At the moment we are studying the Gospel of Luke.
Miscellaneous
Taxi Reimbursement
If you live on the west side or far out and have to take a taxi to come to church, we are happy to reimburse you for the trip. Please present your taxi receipt(s) to a Finance Committee member after worship. You can find us at the back of the worship room after the service.
Future Announcements
If you wish to put an announcement in the bulletin please send it before Wednesday evening to our church e-mail address: cogs@fastmail.fm |
