First Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Sunday School Classes begin with Opening Music for grades 1 to 6 in Heritage Hall at 9:45 and continue in the classrooms at 10:00. This year's curriculum is Witness from Augsburg-Fortress. Younger children (preschool through kindergarten) will meet in Rooms 8 and 9 for their Godly Play curriculum. Look for signs in the narthex to direct you to the appropriate classroom.
Grades 1 and 2 meet in Room 12
Grades 3 and 4 meet in Room 13
Grades 5 and 6 meet in Room 7
Adult Forum — Look at your Relationship with God. Where are you on the path to intimacy with God? Where might you want to go next?
Youth meet at 4:00 for Adopt-a-Family shopping, MUSH Tree setup, and supper.
Sister Parish needs volunteers to staff the IU Basketball Concessions — North Texas at 1:00 p.m.
The Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra with Chorus present George Frederick Handel's oratorio Messiah at 2:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Cathedral Girl's Choir, and Indianapolis Festival Orchestra present Ralph Vaughn Williams' Hodie at 4:00 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle, Indianapolis
Monday December 2, 2002
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth House. Seekers are studying the book of James, for which study guides are available. Childcare can be provided.
Tuesday December 3, 2002
Retired's decorate Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.
Computer Class from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the dePaul School Computer Lab taught by new member Larry Hubler. Call the office to sign up.
Wednesday December 4, 2002
The Wednesday Lunch Group will gather at Charlene Braun's home. We meet weekly from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for prayer, devotions and fellowship. You need not attend weekly to join - just bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.
LCM Brief Prayer Service and meal at the Rose House (314 S. Rose) at 5:30 p.m.
Yoon-mi Lim presents a meditation recital at 7:00 p.m. with Advent Haugen Vespers service following at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, with meditation by Nina Ost.
Call Committee meets after Vespers in Rooms 12 and 13
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Commemoration: Francis Xavier, missionary to Asia, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday December 5, 2002
LCM Board meets at 5:45 p.m. at 314 S. Rose
Adult Choir Rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Friday December 6, 2002
Commemoration: Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday December 7, 2002
SCS costume sewing for Christmas program in Heritage Hall
Youth Group cookie decorating and gift exchange at the home of Christine Howlett
Sister Parish needs volunteers to staff the IU Basketball Concessions — Illinois-Chicago at 1:00 p.m.
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir presents a Festival of Carols at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th, Indianapolis
Commemoration: Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 (Liturgical Color: White)
Second Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Sunday School Classes begin with Opening Music for grades 1 to 6 in Heritage Hall at 9:45 and continue in the classrooms at 10:00. This year's curriculum is Witness from Augsburg-Fortress. Younger children (preschool through kindergarten) will meet in Rooms 8 and 9 for their Godly Play curriculum. Look for signs in the narthex to direct you to the appropriate classroom.
Grades 1 and 2 meet in Room 12
Grades 3 and 4 meet in Room 13
Grades 5 and 6 meet in Room 7
Adult Forum — Fun and Games with the Bible: Test your knowledge of the Bible. The emphasis here will be play. A congregation that can play together will pray together.
Youth Group rehearsal from 9:45 to 10: 15 a.m.
Student Lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service
Festival Service of Advent Lessons and Music sung by the Choirs of Nativity and guest choir St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Whiteland at 5:00 p.m. the Church of the Nativity, 7300 N. Lantern Road, Indianapolis
Youth Group Caroling from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Youth Group Rehearsal and Dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
University Singers, Jan Harrington, Conductor, present Historia der Geburt Jesu Christi, SWV 435 — Heinrich Schütz at 8:30 p.m. in Auer Hall
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 9, 2002
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Sister Parish needs volunteers to staff the IU Basketball Concessions — Vanderbilt at 7:00 p.m.
MCT sponsors a meeting at 6:50 p.m. on "Christian Care Giving – How shall we nurture one another?"
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Tuesday December 10, 2002
A Bloomington United town meeting, "Religion, Public Life, and Civic
Values: Living with Diversity in a Democracy" will be held Tuesday,
December 10 at the Monroe County Public Library, at 7 PM.
Panelists include:
Principal Sarah Franklin and Assistant Principal Bruce Law of Bloomington
High School North;
Professor Jeff Isaac, of IU's Department of Political Science;
Pastor Annette Briggs, of University Baptist Church.
These presentations will be followed by community discussion.
Bloomington United is a coalition dedicated to promoting understanding
among the diverse citizens of Monroe County. We hope that this meeting
will be an opportunity to discuss that which brings us together--as well
as that which keeps us apart. At this time of year, many are absorbed in
preparations for Christmas. To what degree is it appropriate to bring such
observances into public spaces, and in particular, into public schools?
What is the experience of those who do not celebrate Christmas at this
time of year? How can we as a community best honor the religious diversity
(including those who are not religious at all) of our citizens and
students?
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Wednesday December 11, 2002
The Wednesday Lunch Group will gather at Charlene Braun's home. We meet weekly from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for prayer, devotions and fellowship. You need not attend weekly to join - just bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.
LCM Brief Prayer Service and meal at the Rose House (314 S. Rose) at 5:30 p.m.
Mariko Morita presents a meditation recital at 7:00 p.m. with Advent Haugen Vespers service following at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, with meditation by Chris Ogan.
Commemoration: Lars Olsen Skefsrud, missionary to India, 1910 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday December 12, 2002
Adult Choir Rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Friday December 13, 2002
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Saturday December 14, 2002
SCS rehearses for the Christmas program from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Heritage Hall.
Quilters for World Relief work from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
5th Grade cookie bake from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the kitchen.
Commemoration: John of the Cross, 1591; Teresa of Avila, 1582; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Third Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
The Sunday School children would like to invite you to a special program “Once Upon a Manger.” It is the story of the animals about the manger in Bethlehem wondering who is this newborn baby that is disrupting the normal flow of life in the stable. Please join us in Heritage Hall at 10:00 a.m.
Student Lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service
Come one, come all! Our Youth are putting on an eating and entertaining extravaganza!
This year's theme is Christmas Around the World!. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be
served, and you will eat as you are entertained. Skits, songs and speeches will warm your hearts as
our own "Scrooge of Christmas" will search for the meaning of Christmas. Bring children, grandparents,
aunts, uncles, friends, and loved ones. The event is free, but we hope to raise money with your generous
donations for adopt-a-family project.
Messiah Sing-A-Long at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 618 8th Street, Columbus with the First UMC Chancel Choir and the Seymour High School Madrigal Singers, Dr. David K. Lamb, organist and Paul Guyer, conductor
Monday December 16, 2002
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners & Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 17
Georgetown Village Association meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study meets in the Youth House at 7:00 p.m. Seekers are studying the book of James.
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Tuesday December 17, 2002
Computer Class from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the dePaul School Computer Lab taught by new member Larry Hubler. Call the office to sign up.
DePaul Holiday program at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Wednesday December 18, 2002
The Wednesday Lunch Group will gather at Charlene Braun's home. We meet weekly from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for prayer, devotions and fellowship. You need not attend weekly to join - just bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.
Vince Carr presents a meditation recital at 7:00 p.m. with Advent Haugen Vespers service following at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, with meditation by Betty and Jerry Smith.
Call Committee meets following Vespers service
Thursday December 19, 2002
Adult Choir Rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
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Friday December 20, 2002
The annual Retired's Group Christmas Potluck will be held at noon in Heritage Hall. Bring either a main dish, salad or
dessert as well as your table service. A time of fellowship will follow as Michael Bennett will accompany the group
in singing some favorite Christmas carols.
Those able to attend are asked to call or e-mail Betty or Jerry Smith. Join us as we share a time of good food and
holiday cheer!
Fourth Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Sunday School Classes begin with Opening Music for grades 1 to 6 in Heritage Hall at 9:45 and continue in the classrooms at 10:00. This year's curriculum is Witness from Augsburg-Fortress. Younger children (preschool through kindergarten) will meet in Rooms 8 and 9 for their Godly Play curriculum. Look for signs in the narthex to direct you to the appropriate classroom.
Grades 1 and 2 meet in Room 12
Grades 3 and 4 meet in Room 13
Grades 5 and 6 meet in Room 7
No Youth Group today
Commemoration: St. Thomas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday December 23, 2002
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Tuesday December 24, 2002
Fellowship/Reception at 10:30 p.m.
At 11:30 p.m., CBS will broadcast the ELCA production This Holy Night. The service will also be broadcast on the Hallmark cable channel.
December 25, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Office Closed — answering machine will be monitored.
Thursday December 26, 2002
Commemoration: St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr (Liturgical Color: Red)
Friday December 27, 2002
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St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: White)
December 28, 2002 - January 1, 2003
The 2002 LSM gathering will be held Dec. 28, 2002-Jan. 1, 2003, in Albuquerque, N.M., and will be part of Celebrate IV, an ecumenical gathering of young adults from six Protestant denominations and the Roman Catholic Church that occurs every four years.
Commemoration: The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
First Sunday After Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
No Youth Group today
Monday December 30, 2002
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
