Saturday November 1, 2003
Tri Kappa's 8th Annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Binford Elementary School, 2300 East 2nd Street. Tri Kappa is a philanthropic sorority devoted to raising funds for distribution to local educational, charitable and cultural activities in the Bloomington area as well as Riley Children's Hospital and the Hoosier Arts Salon. Admission is $1.00 and 100% of the profits from the Arts and Crafts Show will be returned to the community.
All Saints Day (Liturgical Color: White)
All Saints Day Sunday (Liturgical Color: White)
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
Senior High Forum in the Youth House
Adult Forum in Room 14 — Study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
We thank the musicians, Eric Isaacson and Debbie Moore, who added to our worship service today.
The Rev. Gemechis Desta Buba is the featured speaker Aug. 24, Sept. 28 and Nov. 2 on "Day 1," a nationally broadcast radio program. Buba is pastor of Oromo Evangelical Lutheran Church, Atlanta, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The broadcast may be heard locally on WKLU (101.9 FM) from Indianapolis/Brownsburg at 6:30 a.m.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Mark and Charlene Braun.
Confirmation Class (7th and 8th graders) meets at 4:30 p.m. in Room 7.
Youth Group Backward Night at 6:00 p.m.
Monday November 3, 2003
Community Band rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Mission Endowment Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 17.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Tom Fielding's DM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA School Administrator Named 'National Distinguished Principal']
Tuesday November 4, 2003
Anne Leahy, visiting lecturer at University of Louisville, presents a lecture entitled "Text-Music Relationships in J. S. Bach's Leipzig Chorales" at 7:00 p.m. in the IU School of Music, Music Annex Building, Room 406.
Wednesday November 5, 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 Charlene Braun's home for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Staff meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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.
LCM Students Midweek meal and bible study. We'll meet at the Rose House (314 South Rose Avenue, across 3rd Street from Forest and Wilkie Dorm) around 5:15, share a meal, and then begin bible study. We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits. Hope some of you can join us.
Thursday November 6, 2003
Finance Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Office.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
BMDG Coffee Hour at 8:00 p.m. in the President's Room of University Club (Indiana Memorial Union). Dr. Yamina Mermer will speak on "The Meaning of Fasting".
Dr. Yamina Mermer was born in Oran in Algeria in 1958, and graduated from the Department of Theoretical Physics in the University of Algeria. She then went to England to further her studies, and received her MS degree from Durham University in 1982, and in 1985 her Doctoral degree in particle physics from the same university. Currently, she is a PhD student at the Islamic Studies program of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Department, at IU.
This coffee hour will also serve as an information session for the fast-a-thon program organized by the IU Muslim Student Union and cosponsored by the Islamic Center of Bloomington and BMDG. Fast-a-thon is a community service event done by more than 30 Muslim student organizations throughout the country every year.
For Fast-a-thon, local businesses will donate $1 for every non-Muslim who pledges to fast from food and water during one day this Ramadan. These donations will be given directly to the Community Kitchen, a local food pantry in Bloomington. BMDG are encouraging participants to plan to fast on November 13th. Dinner will be served for them on that evening.
[ELCA News: Budget Projections Positive for Women of the ELCA]
Friday November 7, 2003
World Community Day is an annual event that brings Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women together in a common worship experience that focuses on issues of peace and justice.
World Community Day is sponsored by Church Women United, a racially, culturally and theologically inclusive, ecumenical Christian women's movement celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.
This year's event will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, with Bible Study at 12:00 p.m. and Program at 1:00 p.m. based on Sister Miraim Therese Winter's transformational ritual, Circles of Love. They invite us to extend our circle of love as we build an inclusive community worldwide.
Commemoration: John Christian Frederick Heyer, missionary to India, 1873 (Liturgical Color: White)
[LWR News: Betty Lee Nyhus, Pioneer for Women in Leadership and Mission]
[LWR News: Moving 90-Ton Mountain of Fair Trade Coffee: Parishes Make Strong Start]
[LWR News: Youth Stand, and Learn, With Africa On-Line]
Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost - Proper 27 (Liturgical Color: Green)
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
Senior High Forum in the Youth House
Adult Forum in Room 14 — Study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
The 2004 Pledges and Time/Talent sheets are being dedicated today during the worship services. The 2004 budget process has begun and it is vital to have everyone's financial commitment. Please prayerfully complete yours and return it to the church office, if you have not yet done so.
The Thrivent Election of the National Board of Directors is today in the narthex after each service. Voting members are those who have an insurance or annuity contract with Thrivent.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Dave and Rita Pavolka.
The Fall Assembly of the Indianapolis Conference, Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA, will be November 9, Sunday afternoon, at Risen Lord Lutheran Church, 3758 West Whiteland Road in central Johnson County west of Bargersville and just east of Morgantown Road.
Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the formal program will begin at 2:00 p.m., lasting until 5:30 p.m. All congregations are encouraged to attend with pastor, two lay delegates and any others interested.
Youth Group - Meet at church at 6:00 p.m. to go to the movie, ELF. Bring $8.00.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Monday November 10, 2003
Martin Luther's Birthday (1483)
Community Band rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Seekers Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in rooms 12 and 13, at 7:00 p.m. They are currently studying the book of Isaiah. Childcare is available.
[ELCA News: Betty Lee Nyhus, Former Women of the ELCA Director, Dies]
Tuesday November 11, 2003
Commemoration: Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397; Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Liturgical Color: White)
[ELCA News: ELCA Outdoor Ministries Professionals Reflect on Stewardship, Restructure]
Wednesday November 12, 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 Charlene Braun's home for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Staff meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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.
LCM Students Midweek meal and bible study. We'll meet at the Rose House (314 South Rose Avenue, across 3rd Street from Forest and Wilkie Dorm) around 5:15, share a meal, and then begin bible study. We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits. Hope some of you can join us.
Thursday November 13, 2003
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Friday November 14, 2003
Retired Group, Members and Friends are invited to Lunch at Ryan's Steak House and then on to Wonder Lab. Meet at Ryan's at 11:30 a.m. Admission to Wonder Lab is $6.00; call or e-mail Renee and John Steele for more information.
BMDG Coffee Hour.
Saturday November 15, 2003
The Indianapolis Chapter of the Valparaiso University Guild will host its annual Tasting Brunch on Saturday, November 15, at 10:30am. The brunch will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran church (10202 N Meridian St). Tickets are $15 per person. This year's theme is "Born to Shop." The program will be a style show provided by Plottner's of Carmel.
BMDG presents its second open discussion meeting on Islam from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 1C of the Monroe County Public Library.
Being a part of this society we see that people have a lot of questions about Islam. They would like to better understand Islam and Muslims. We hope that open discussion meetings will be a means to meet this demand by providing an informal atmosphere to exchange views on Islam.
You are welcome to ask any questions and/or express your impressions about Islam during these meetings.
Stewardship Celebration Banquet at 6:00 p.m.
We are ready for a "revival" and to welcome in the "new" St. Thomas. Please don't miss this opportunity for stewardship, good food and a great time. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex, so we will know how many Pic-a-Chic dinners to order. A goodwill offering to help defer costs will be appreciated, but mostly we want you and your family to attend. We also need volunteers to help with set up, dish washing and take down.
Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost - Proper 28 (Liturgical Color: Green)
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
Senior High Forum in the Youth House
Adult Forum in Room 14 — Study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Sandy Arnold.
Youth Group Jell-O Night at 6:00 p.m.
Augsburg Fortress Book Sale will be sponsored by our Sister Parish Group November 16 - 23. Orders will be received in time for Christmas giving.
Dr. Richard Caemmerer, founder of the Grünewald Guild, will present a program at the Indianapolis Art Center, "Old, New, and Not Yet: The Stuff of the Sacred" at 4:00 p.m. (tickets $10 from Pilgrim Lutheran, O'Malia's stores, or Indianapolis Art League.)
Monday November 17, 2003
Community Band rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
David Coleman's MM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 14 and 16.
Youth Steering Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 7.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
BMDG presents a Panel Discusssion for Tolerance Day at 7:00 p.m. in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union. The panel, Professor R. Kevin Jacque (Indiana University Religious Studies), Howard Vogelaar (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago), and Donald W. Mitchell (Purdue University Comparative Philosophy) will be moderated by Rebecca Jiminez of the Center for University Ministry. A reception in the President's Room of the University Club will follow.
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force Sets Timeline for Work, Addresses Child Abuse]
[ELCA News: Lita Brusick Johnson Appointed to New Position]
Commemoration: Elizabeth of Thuringia, Princess of Hungary, 1231 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday November 18, 2003
MCT meets at 7:15 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: Peña Chairs ELCA Church Council for First Time]
[ELCA News: ELCA Consultation Revisits Social Statement on the Environment]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Conducts Elections]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Adopts Process for Design, Churchwide Organization Governance]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Sets 2004 Churchwide Spending; Programs, Staff Reduced]
Wednesday November 19, 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 Charlene Braun's home for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Staff meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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.
LCM Students Midweek meal and bible study. We'll meet at the Rose House (314 South Rose Avenue, across 3rd Street from Forest and Wilkie Dorm) around 5:15, share a meal, and then begin bible study. We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits. Hope some of you can join us.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Learns Presiding Bishop to Visit National Leaders Dec. 2]
[ELCA News: ELCA Sponsors Horizon Internships for 28 Seminarians]
Thursday November 20, 2003
Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Thomas from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please sign-up for an appointment in the narthex. Also, volunteer greeters are needed for 2-hour shifts. Contact the church office to volunteer.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Revises CSR Process, Acts On Other Matters]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Discusses Ways to Reverse Mission Support Trend]
Friday November 21, 2003
Quds Day (Laylat al qadr) - Islam
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Participates In 200th Anniversary Of North Carolina Synod]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Sets Budget, Looks at Changes]
Saturday November 22, 2003
Roast & Toast Pastor Joyce Gerwing at 7:00 p.m. in Community Hall. Please bring a small dessert to share.
Christ the King - Proper 29 (Liturgical Color: White)
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
Senior High Forum in the Youth House
Adult Forum in Room 14 — Study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
We welcome today through Holy Baptism, Caleb Rich-Harris, son of Renee Rich and Giorgios Kalpakidis.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Thanksgiving Dinner — all students welcome! Please gather at the Rose House at 2:30 p.m.
Augsburg Fortress Book Sale will be sponsored by our Sister Parish Group November 16 - 23. Orders will be received in time for Christmas giving.
Commemoration: Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday November 24, 2003
Seymour High School Madrigal Singers
This concert features the Madrigal Singers of Seymour High School as they perform portions of
Handel's Messiah with organ under the direction of Dr. David K. Lamb. The Madrigal Singers have
performed in many venues including New York's Carnegie Hall. Join us for a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m.
prior to the 7:00 p.m. concert. If you are able to bring a dish to share, please let Michael Bennett know so
we can provide enough for ourselves and the 32 singers.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Embark on Evangelism Strategy Implementation]
[ELCA News: Moller-Gunderson Resigns as ELCA Director for Congregational Ministries]
Tuesday November 25, 2003
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Community Hall.
Chamber Singers rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
The annual Eastside Community Thanksgiving Service will be hosted by Unitarian Universalist Church at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Bill Breeden will be the guest homilist, speaking on "Dare to be Thankful". Other congregations participating will be St. Marks United Methodist, Beth Shalom, University Baptist, St. Thomas, Mt. Gilead Christian, the Mosque, and the Cascade Monastery.
The service will feature readings, hymns, a massed choir, and prayers. Please bring a canned food item to be donated to the MCUM food pantry. Monetary offerings will be divided between MCUM and Church World Service.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Condemns Bombings in Istanbul, Turkey]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Services in America is Recognized, Listed or Not]
[ELCA News: Luther Institute Honors Three with Wittenberg Awards]
Commemoration: Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 26, 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 Charlene Braun's home for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Staff meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Pastor's Office.
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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Publisher's Books and Authors Honored with Theologos Awards]
November 27 to 28, 2003
Church Office closed.
Thanksgiving Day
November 30, 2003
First Sunday In Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
Senior High Forum in the Youth House
Adult Forum in Room 14 — Study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Commemoration: St. Andrew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
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