Saturday March 1, 2003
Call Committee meets from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Room 7.
Children's Choir Pancakes and Sardine Supper at 5:30 p.m.
Sister Parish needs volunteers to staff the IU Basketball Concessions — Iowa at 7:00 p.m.
Commemoration: George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)
The Transfiguration of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
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 on Benedictine Spirituality — A different perspective on the rule of St. Benedict. It's not just for Catholics anymore! Dorothy Soudakoff is presenter.
IU Student lunch following 11:00 a.m. service
Personnel Committee meets at 11:00 a.m. in Room 7.
Pastor's Class meets today following the 11:00 a.m. service for study and lunch. If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith and/or joining St. Thomas as your faith family, please join us. New members will be received on April 6, during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Youth Group meets for supper at 6:00 p.m.
Confirmation Class meets at 6:30 p.m.
Senior High Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. for 'Fun with Jell-O'
Meatfare Sunday - Orthodox Christian
Commemoration: John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 3, 2003
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Seekers Bible Study next meets Monday, March 3 in the Youth House at 7:00 p.m. Seekers are beginning a study of the book of Romans. Child care can be provided. Contact Lyman Hitchcock for more information.
[ELCA News: ELCA Board Appoints Task Force on Education]
[ELCA News: ELCA Rural Ministry Alliance to Form Around Affinity Groups]
Tuesday March 4, 2003
Executive Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Sister Parish needs volunteers to staff the IU Basketball Concessions — Minnesota at 7:00 p.m.
Shrove Tuesday - Christian
[ELCA News: ELCA Commission Requests 'Moratorium' on Budget Reduction]
[ELCA News: 'Story of the ELCA' Theme of Spring 2003 MOSAIC]
Ash Wednesday (Liturgical Color: Black)
Spoken Service at noon, lasting about ½ hour. This will be followed by a light lunch in Heritage Hall. A free-will offering for the luncheon will be received.
There’s a place at the table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets at 1:00 p.m. for prayer and fellowship in Room 3. They discuss the coming Sunday lessons, with a focus on the gospel. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and join the group.
IU Students meet at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House for supper and Bible Study.
Service of Compline at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary — the meditation will be based on the "Core Values" statement adopted by the congregation on October 27, 2002. Optional imposition of ashes will be available.
Hijra (New Year) - Islam
[ELCA News: ELCA Church in Society Board Manages Statements, Messages]
[ELCA News: ELCA Outreach Board Reviews Church Strategies]
Thursday March 6, 2003
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 5:45 p.m. at the Rose House.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Evangelism Strategy Moves Forward]
[ELCA News: U.S. House Recognizes 'Lutheran Schools Week']
Friday March 7, 2003
World Day of Prayer Service, "Holy Spirit: Fill Us," as women of Lebanon share their rich heritage of faith. Bible Study begins at noon with a service at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Child care is provided.
[LWR News: Mid-East Christians Still Hope for Peace, but Prepare to Open Churches as Shelters from War]
[LWR News: First Shipment Reaches Baghdad, Destined for 'All Our Children']
[LWR News: Iraq Humanitarian Aid Must be Impartial and Independent, says Worldwide Church Aid Alliance]
[LWR News: LWR President is New Chair of Worldwide Church Aid Alliance]
Commemoration: Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Commemoration: Thomas Aquinas, teacher, 1274 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday March 8, 2003
Inauguration Ceremony of the Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group at Phi Delta Kappa International Conference Center, 408 N. Union St., Bloomington from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. There will be live classical Turkish music performed by Hakan Toker, a greeting and introduction from Ahmet Uyar, president of BMDG, and presentations by Father Dan Atkins of St. Paul's Catholic Center, Dr. Kevin Jaques (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures) and Reverend Rebecca J. Jiménez of the Center for University Ministry. A reception, with traditional Turkish food and desserts, will follow.
First Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
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 in Rooms 15 and 17 — Benedictine Spirituality. A different perspective on the rule of St. Benedict. It's not just for Catholics anymore! Dorothy Soudakoff, presenter
IU Students meet in Room 3
IU Student lunch following 11:00 a.m. service
Pastor’s Class meets today following the 11:00 a.m. service for study and lunch. If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith and/or joining St. Thomas as your faith family, please join us. New members will be received on March 16, during the 11:00 a.m. service.
Deadline for submitting names to the Call Committee. Every name submitted will be given to the Synod Office and they will contact every pastor whose name they receive from us. Since it will take 2 or 3 weeks for the potential candidates to respond, we must set a deadline so we can proceed. If you wish a potential pastor of St. Thomas to be considered, remember to give that name to the Call Committee. PLEASE, DO NOT contact that pastor directly - let the Synod Office do that.
Youth Event: Lazer-Lite Tag! Meet at the youth house at 6:00 p.m. for dinner or 6:30 to car pool to play lazer-lite tag.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Monday March 10, 2003
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 Romans. Child care can be provided. Contact Lyman Hitchcock.
Tuesday March 11, 2003
Computer class meets from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the dePaul School computer lab. Call the church office to sign up.
Hoosier Acres Neighborhood Asociation meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Criticizes White House on Iraq]
Wednesday March 12, 2003
Spoken Service at noon, lasting about ½ hour. This will be followed by a light lunch in Heritage Hall. A free-will offering for the luncheon will be received.
There's a place at the table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets at 12:30 p.m. for prayer and fellowship, in Room 3. They discuss the coming Sunday lessons, with a focus on the gospel. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and join the group.
IU Students meet at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House for supper and Bible Study.
Lenten Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, played by Thomas Fielding.
Service of Compline at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary — the meditation will be based on the "Core Values" statement adopted by the congregation on October 27, 2002.
Call Committee meets for one hour following the Service.
Men's Ministry meets at 8:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
The Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group invites you to an Ashura Feast from 7:30p.m.- 8:30p.m. at the Center for University Ministry, 1514 E. Third Street. Ashura is a delicious and nutritious pudding that is made from grains, beans, nuts, and dried fruits. You must try it to find out how these ingredients blend in to make a delicious dessert.
[LWR News: In Wake of Airport Bomb Blast, Modeling a More Peaceful Mindanao]
[LWR News: Lutheran and Catholic Aid Leaders Assessing Food Needs in Ethiopia]
[LWR News: New Information for AIDS, Colombia Advocacy Available From LWR]
[ELCA News: Thrivent Foundation Grants $1 Million to ELCA Leaders' Fund]
Commemoration: Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 13, 2003
Via de Cristo meets at 4:00 p.m. in the Kitchen and Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Told Fiscal 2002 Results 'Mixed']
[LWR News: Report from Ethiopia: "Outcome of Food Crisis Yet to be Written"]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Support Presiding Bishop's LWF Nomination]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Question Outreach Division Board Action]
Friday March 14, 2003
Ashura - Islam
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Speak on Iraq, to Study Lay Presidency]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Vespers Airing on Des Moines' WHO Radio]
[ELCA News: ELCA Hunger Appeal Supports Artificial Limb Program]
Saturday March 15, 2003
Education Class for those preparing to receive first communion from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 15th, March 29th and April 12th. Parents, please notify the church office if your child is participating so that you may pick up materials needed for the class.
Quilting for Lutheran World Relief from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Heritage Hall
Second Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
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
In the Adult Forum, Lyman Hitchcock will be presenting information about, and many pictures of, our second companion synod the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP) of Sumatra, Indonesia. This 3,000,000 million member, multi-faceted church has deveoped an amazing set of ministries and activities in the 140 years of its existence. The recent visit to the HKBP by the Bishop and member of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod afforded an unique opportunity to see this Church in depth — its organization, the headquarters staff, its hospitals, orhanages, handicapped ministries, deaconess school, Bible women school, theological seminary, university and churches. The HKBP and the surrounding Toba Batak culture will be presented in adult forums on March 16th and 23th.
Pastor’s Class meets today following the 11:00 a.m. service for study and lunch. If you are interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith and/or joining St. Thomas as your faith family, please join us. New members will be received on April 6, during the 11:00 a.m. service.
The Adult and Children's Choirs of St. Thomas will be be performing a special concert of sacred music on Sunday, March 30, at 4:00 p.m. featuring the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré for choir and orchestra. A reception sponsored by the Junior and Senior High Youth Group will follow the one-hour concert. Concert tickets may be picked up in the narthex on Sundays, March 16th and 23rd. There is no cost for the tickets, but a free-will offering will be taken to cover the costs of hiring musicians. We are happy to accept advance donations in support of this concert.
Orthodox Sunday - Orthodox Christian
Monday March 17, 2003
The Twenty-second Jewish/Christian Forum will be held at Christian Theological Seminary on March 24, convened by Jewish Community Relations Council and Christian Theological Seminary. This year's forum is titled To Be a Blessing: Jews and Christians Choosing the Way of Life. The fee is $40 and registration deadline is March 17.
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Seekers Bible Study meets in the Youth House at 7:00 p.m. Seekers are studying the book of Romans. Child care can be provided. Contact Lyman Hitchcock.
St Patrick's Day - Christian
[ELCA News: Lutherans Discern *Tough Times* for New Jersey Residents]
[ELCA News: ELCA's Augustana College, Rock Island, Names New President]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Studies Low Clergy Salaries]
Commemoration: Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 18, 2003
Purim - Jewish (begins at sundown Monday March 17)
[ELCA News: Peterson to Head ELCA's Gustavus Adolphus College]
[ELCA News: 'Peace Knows No Deadlines' Says ELCA Presiding Bishop]
Wednesday March 19, 2003
Spoken Service at noon, lasting about ½ hour. This will be followed by a light lunch in Heritage Hall. A free-will offering for the luncheon will be received.
Lenten Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, played by Inwha Kim.
Service of Compline at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary — the meditation will be based on the "Core Values" statement adopted by the congregation on October 27, 2002.
[LWR News: More Aid Now is Critical for 11 Million Hungry People in Ethiopia, Agency Heads Tell Washington}
[LWR News: What Lutheran World Relief, Catholic Relief Services and Africare Advocate to Stop Hunger in Ethiopia]
[ELCA News: ELCA Starts Forming Vision, Strategy for Children's Ministry]
Commemoration: Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 20, 2003
Via de Cristo meets at 4:00 p.m. in the Kitchen and Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: U.S. Military Strike 'Sobering,' Says ELCA Presiding Bishop]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's Statement on War with Iraq]
Friday March 21, 2003
[ELCA News: ELCA Education Board Sees Campus Ministry Policy Documents]
Saturday March 22, 2003
Women of the ELCA Indianapolis Cluster Spring Gathering will be held at St. Andrew's in Speedway. The host church will provide morning coffee, goodies and lunch. If you would like to attend, please call Marylyn Payton, (317) 471-8374.
Palette to Palate — Community Kitchen of Monroe County's Silent Art Auction Benefit from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Fountain Square. Jazz combo, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar — $10 admission.
Commemoration: Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)
Third Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
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
In the Adult Forum, Lyman Hitchcock will be presenting information about, and many pictures of, our second companion synod the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP) of Sumatra, Indonesia. This 3,000,000 million member, multi-faceted church has deveoped an amazing set of ministries and activities in the 140 years of its existence. The recent visit to the HKBP by the Bishop and member of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod afforded an unique opportunity to see this Church in depth — its organization, the headquarters staff, its hospitals, orhanages, handicapped ministries, deaconess school, Bible women school, theological seminary, university and churches. The HKBP and the surrounding Toba Batak culture will be presented in adult forums on March 16th and 30th.
We say good-bye to Carmen and Mary Jane Paulson. The Paulsons have been a vital part of our congregation for over 15 years. They will be moving to Johnson City, Tennessee to be closer to Cory and family. Godspeed, Carmen and Mary Jane. We wish you the best.
The Adult and Children's Choirs of St. Thomas will be be performing a special concert of sacred music on Sunday, March 30, at 4:00 p.m. featuring the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré for choir and orchestra. A reception sponsored by the Junior and Senior High Youth Group will follow the one-hour concert. Concert tickets may be picked up in the narthex on Sundays, March 16th and 23rd. There is no cost for the tickets, but a free-will offering will be taken to cover the costs of hiring musicians. We are happy to accept advance donations in support of this concert.
Via de Cristo will use the sanctuary late this afternoon.
Confirmation Class at 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group Movie Night! Supper at 6:00 p.m.; Movie Night at 6:30 p.m.
Monday March 24, 2003
The Twenty-second Jewish/Christian Forum will be held at Christian Theological Seminary, convened by Jewish Community Relations Council and Christian Theological Seminary. This year's forum is titled To Be a Blessing: Jews and Christians Choosing the Way of Life. The fee is $40 and registration deadline is March 17.
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: Eucharist Unites ELCA, Armenian Orthodox, Says Church Leader]
[ELCA News: War, Church Unity Themes for ELCA Ecumenical Meetings]
[ELCA News: U.S. Lutherans Hear of Conflicts and Challenges in Palestine, Africa]
Tuesday March 25, 2003
The Annunciation of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Computer class meets from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the dePaul School computer lab. Call the church office to sign up.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets Pope John Paul II]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board Hears from Companions in Africa, Asia, Middle East]
Wednesday March 26, 2003
Spoken Service at noon, lasting about ½ hour. This will be followed by a light lunch in Heritage Hall. A free-will offering for the luncheon will be received.
IU Students meet at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House for supper and Bible Study.
Lenten Organ Meditation at 7:00 in the sanctuary, played by Mariko Morita.
Service of Compline at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary — the meditation will be based on the "Core Values" statement adopted by the congregation on October 27, 2002.
MCT will meet at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13, break for the service and continue afterward.
Youth Steering will meet at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: ELCA Commission Advocates for Peace, Women, Employees]
[ELCA News: Helm Named President of ELCA's Muhlenberg College]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2003 Easter Message]
Thursday March 27, 2003
Men's Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Friday March 28, 2003
Carol Nave's DM Organ Recital from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
[LWR News: LWR Report Card Has "A+" And Other Good Grades]
[LWR News: Iraq Aid Ready To Roll — $3 Will Help Keep One Child Healthy For Six Months]
[LWR News: Readers: Call Your Newspaper And Ask For LWR To Be Listed For "How To Help" In Iraq]
[ELCA News: Reception, Unity Key Topics of ELCA Visit to the Vatican]
Saturday March 29, 2003
Call Committee meets from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Room 7.
Adult Choir rehearses from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the sanctuary.
"Festal Liturgies in Bach's Leipzig: Problems of Reconstruction", a Lecture and Vespers Reconstruction with Mary Frandsen (University of Notre Dame) and Robert Gehrenbeck (Indiana University) will be presented by the Bloomington Chapter of the American Guild of Organists from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. A lecture will be followed by reconstruction of a Vespers Service from St Thomas, Leipzig from the time of J. S. Bach. A student choir is singing Bach's cantata "Christ Lag in Todesbanden". Dr. Chris Young, Dr. Larry Smith and Dr. John Schwandt will be playing the organ. The reconstructed service will begin about 7:45 p.m.
Commemoration: Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the Church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)
Fourth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
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
Senior High meet with Jr. High to watch and discuss Jesus Christ Superstar in the Youth House. Parents welcome too.
Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-Sex Relationships — This forum (in Room 16) will introduce the subject. The book The Children are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-Sex Relations by Reverend Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley will be offered for people to take home and read, with follow-up forums to discuss the book's contents on April 27th and May 4th. Kathleen Boggess is presenter.
IU Students meet in Room 3
Adult Bible Study in Room 16, studying the gospel of Mark
Murat Yilmaz, one of the members of the Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group Executive Committee, will present a talk on "Islam and Tolerance" at 9:30 a.m. in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington. The talk is a part of the Faiths in Action Forum by the UUC, and will be held in the UUC library. Murat graduated from the School of Divinity at Konya Selcuk University in Turkey. He moved to the United States two years ago to pursue his graduate studies in the Department of Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies at IU. He also wrote for a Turkish quarterly in related topics.
IU Student lunch following 11:00 a.m. service
The Adult and Children's Choirs of St. Thomas will be be performing a special concert of sacred music on Sunday, March 30, at 4:00 p.m. featuring the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré for choir and orchestra. A reception sponsored by the Junior and Senior High Youth Group will follow the one-hour concert. Concert tickets may be picked up in the narthex on Sundays, March 16th and 23rd. There is no cost for the tickets, but a free-will offering will be taken to cover the costs of hiring musicians. We are happy to accept advance donations in support of this concert.
Homeward Bound, Indiana's 5K walk to fight homelessness at Third Street Park in downtown Bloomington. Registration, food and entertainment from noon - 2:00 p.m. — walk starts at 2:00 p.m. The proceeds benefit area homeless and affordable housing programs, including Amethyst House, Center for Behavioral Health, Indiana Legal Services, Inc., Mental Health Association of Monroe County, Middle Way House, Salvation Army Bloomington Corps, Shalom Community Center, Shelter, Inc., and South Central Community Action Agency.
Youth Group will attend the Choir Concert at 4 p.m. and provide the Reception. Pizza Party afterwards for youth who participate.
Monday March 31, 2003
Community Band meets at 7:00 in Heritage Hall.
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth House, studying the book of Romans. Child care can be provided. Contact Lyman Hitchcock.
Trombone Recital, Megan Gilmore; Mariko Morita, organist at 7:30 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets Archbishop of Canterbury]
Commemoration: John Donne, priest, 1631 (Liturgical Color: White)
