Thursday May 1, 2003
Commemoration: St. Philip and St. James, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)
National Day of Prayer
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[LWR News: In Once Forbidden Places, Find Women and Children Still at War]
[LWR News: What Baghdad Needs Now? Safety, Health and Daily Bread]
[LWR News: Aid for Refugees and Communities in Sierra Leone and Liberia]
May 2 to 4, 2003
The second Christian Women's Conference Triumphs and Transitions will be held May 2 to 4 at Valparaiso University. The fee is $95. The keynote speaker is Bishop April Ulring Larson of the LaCrosse Area Synod. Choose between 16 workshops concerning family, faith, walking the word, and personal growth. Walt Wangerin provides closing worship before dinner and entertainment to conclude the conference.
Friday May 2, 2003
Commemoration: Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Liturgical Color: White)
Third Sunday of Easter (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
Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-Sex Relationships — This forum (in Rooms 15 and 17) 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 in April and May. This will be the final Adult Forum until the fall.
Hail and Farewell — Volunteer Recognition Reception between services in the narthex
Acolyte Training at the beginning of the 9:30 a.m. First Communion Training. If you are in fifth grade or older and have received your first communion, please let the church office know so that you may receive instructional materials in advance of the class.
Call Committee meets from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Youth Group Supper at 6:00, gardening and yard work around the church at 6:30 p.m.
Confirmation Class from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Commemoration: Monica, mother of Augustine, 387 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 5, 2003
Community Band meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
[ELCA News: Thomas Thomsen Resigns as President of Concordia College]
[ELCA News: Associated Church Press Honors Lutheran Communicators]
[ELCA News: ELCA Publisher Reports Financial Health Improved]
[ELCA News: ELCA Seminaries Plan 2003 Commencement Exercises]
Tuesday May 6, 2003
Seminars by Satellite is available at King of Glory, 2201 E. 106th, Indianapolis. "Post-Modern Ministry" will be presented from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
[LDR News: Midwest Tornadoes]
Wednesday May 7, 2003
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon at the church for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the church.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Provide Disaster Response after Spring Storms]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Assess Damage in Midwest after May 4 Tornadoes]
May 8 to 10, 2003
"Rags, Wrinkles, and Riches: God's Tapestry of Grace" is the theme of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod's annual Assembly in Ft. Wayne, IN — the keynote speaker is Walt Wangerin, Jr.
Thursday May 8, 2003
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Maine Suicide Tied to Arsenic Poisonings at Lutheran Church]
[ELCA News: ELCA Worship Director Issues Statement on "SARS']
Friday May 9, 2003
[LDR News: Midwest Tornadoes a report from Gil Furst]
Saturday May 10, 2003
Call Committee meets from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in Room 7.
Quilting for LWR at 9:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
May 11, 2003
Fourth Sunday of Easter (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
Youth Group Mother's Day carnation sale — Ice Cream social at 6:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (526 E. 52nd, Indianapolis) Choir will perform Franz Schubert's Mass in B-flat Major (D. 324) at their 11:00 a.m. service.
Monday 12, 2003
Community Band meets at 7:00 in Heritage Hall.
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth House.
[ELCA News: ELCA Publisher Releases Book on Homosexuality Perspectives]
Tuesday May 13, 2003
Retired's Group will travel to White River Gardens, leaving the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Bring your camera. The main attractions will be walking among the the fascinating butterflies and enjoying the beautiful flowers. Admission will be less than $5 per person, actual cost depending on how many go. We plan to visit the Gardens in the morning and stop at Gray's Cafeteria for lunch on the way home. Please contact Janet or Bob Ellis to sign up.
The Altar Guild will have a Salad Supper at 6:00 p. m. at Dorothy Soudakoff's home.
Hymn Festival — Hymns of Comfort and Hope. All are invited to this festival singing of hymns with Pipe Organ, Brass and Oboe at 7:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of All Saints (16th and Central Avenue, Indianapolis). Sponsored by the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force Focuses on Science, Theology]
Wednesday May 14, 2003
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon at the church for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13
dePaul School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 14 and 16
dePaul School Parents meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 14 and 16
Mawlid an Nabi - Islam
Thursday May 15, 2003
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Friday May 16, 2003
In memory of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),
Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group dedicates the next coffee hour to
commemorate his life and the message he brought.
The Coffee Hour Program will be as follows:
· Quran Recitation by John Bava
· "Prophet Muhammad’s Message to Humanity," a talk by Salih Yucel,
Muslim Chaplain at Brigham Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
· Video Show: Scenes from "The Message" the movie, and "Muhammad:
Legacy of a Prophet," a documentary by PBS.
· Reception
This meeting of the Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Deer Park Manor House Community Room, 1501 E. Hillside Drive.
[LWR News: Results Now Visible From Aid Work in Iraq]
[LWR News: New Focus on Meeting the Challenges of Colombia's Displaced People]
[LWR News: PBS TV Program to Include Baghdad Aid Story]
[ELCA News: Church Leaders Address Middle East 'Road Map' Proposal]
Saturday May 17, 2003
The Sunday School children's service project donations of pet food and toys, blankets and towels will be taken the Bloomington Animal Shelter.
Fifth Sunday of Easter (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
Community Kitchen celebrates its 20th anniversary with a dinner at Terry's Banquets & catering from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening includes a buffet dinner, cash bar, silent art auction, and presentations. The cost is $40 and the reservation deadline is May 14.
Youth Group meets for supper at 6:00 p.m., followed by planning for Youth Sunday.
Confirmation Class meets at 6:30 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Commemoration: Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, 1160 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday May 19, 2003
Community Band meets at 7:00 in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Sister Parish Interest Group meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Commemoration: Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday May 20, 2003
St. Thomas Women 4-Fun at 6:30 p.m. Set aside time for the four F's — Fellowship, Friendship, Food and Fun together. This month we'll be eating at the Encore and going to a movie. For more details, contact Rita Pavolka or just join us at the Encore.
The Kerygma Program training workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church at 2201 E. 106th, Carmel IN. The Kerygma Program is an approach to adult Bible study used in more than 16,000 churches, including 1,600 ELCA congregations. See the flyer posted in the narthex or speak with Pastor Joyce.
[ELCA News: ELCA, Reform Judaism Leaders Meet in Dialogue]
Wednesday May 21, 2003
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon for one hour in Room 3. Bring a brown bag lunch.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
MCT meets at 7:15 p.m. in Rooms 14 and 16.
[ELCA News: Timothy Lull, Lutheran Theologian, Seminary President, Dies]
Commemoration: John Eliot, missionary to the American Indians, 1690 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday May 22, 2003
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Funeral Arrangements for Timothy Lull, Lutheran Theologian]
Friday May 23, 2003
[LWR News: Muhlenberg College Confers Doctorate on LWR President Wolford]
[LWR News: Lutheran World Relief as Matchmaker: Introducing North to South]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Workshop on Christian Unity]
[ELCA News: End Occupation for Middle East Peace, Says Catholic Patriarch]
[ELCA News: U.S. Help Needed in Jerusalem Tax Case, Presiding Bishop Told]
[ELCA News: Stortz Named Acting President of Pacific Lutheran Seminary]
Commemoration: Ludwig Nommensen, missionary to Sumatra, 1918 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday May 24, 2003
Ever go for a nature walk and wonder what edible plants you're passing along the way? Join Lucille Bertuccio for her workshop on wild edibles at Mt. Gilead Friends Retreat. A "taster's banquet" concludes the two-hour program that begins at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $10, with proceeds benefitting the Retreat Center. Participants are encouraged to meet at BloomingFoods for carpooling to the site.
Commemoration: Nicolaus Copernicus, 1543; Leonhard Euler, 1783; teachers (Liturgical Color: White)
Sixth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
We welcome today through Holy Baptism Lillian Rademacher, daughter of Dan and Catharine born April 17th.
Call Committee meets at 11:30 in Room 7
Youth Group supper at 6:00 p.m., then rehearsal for Youth Sunday
Monday May 26, 2003
Church Office closed for Memorial Day
Community Band meets at 7:00 in Heritage Hall.
Seekers Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth House
Deadline for June newsletter (you can send items electronically since the office is closed)
Tuesday May 27, 2003
[ELCA News: Lutheran Ecumenical Representatives Meet in Savannah]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Focuses on Peace, Hope for Middle East]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets President of Israel]
Commemoration: John Calvin, renewer of the Church, 1564 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday May 28, 2003
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon for one hour in Room 3. Bring a brown bag lunch.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
dePaul School Assembly at 7:15 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets with Abbas, Arafat]
[ELCA News: ELCA Middle East Delegation Meets Jerusalem Church Leaders]
[LDR News: Midwest Tornadoes Update: Missouri]
Ascension of the Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Adult Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
Commemoration: Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, 1637 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday May 30, 2003
The Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group continues its coffee hours this Friday. This week's guest speaker is
a friend from Lutheran Campus Ministry, Pastor Halverson. Pastor Kyle
Wiersma Halverson from Lutheran Campus Ministry is originally from
Minnesota. He holds an MA degree in Hebrew Bible from Yale Divinity
School, a Masters of Divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul,
Minnesota, and has begun doctoral work in theology at Lutheran School
of Theology in Chicago. He and his wife Jan moved from Chicago to
Indiana in 2000. The title of his talk will be "Fundamentalism,
Pluralism, and Dialogue: An Ethics of Hospitality."
The BMDG Bi-weekly Coffee Hour with guest Pastor Kyle Wiersma Halverson speaking
on Fundamentalism, Pluralism, and Dialogue: An Ethics of
Hospitality will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2003 in the Fountain Park Apartments Community Room (The second floor in the Office Building), 3209 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47408. Tea and refreshments will follow the talk.
Saturday May 31, 2003
The Visitation (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Wednesday 28 May 2003 17:49
