Monday December 1, 2003
December Newsletter deadline
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Community Band rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Wednesday December 3, 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.
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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Jessica French.
Symphony 3 in f-sharp minor, op. 28: Final, Adagio — Louis Vierne
Prelude on "Greensleeves" — Richard Purvis
Fantasia and Fugue in c minor, BWV 537 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Advent Holden Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
Entrance Hymn: The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Has Ended (Lutheran Book of Worship 274) verses 1,2,4
Sending Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Lutheran Book of Worship 29)
Homilist: Ellen Mills
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Francis Xavier, missionary to Asia, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday December 4, 2003
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Francis Xavier, missionary to Asia, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday December 5, 2003
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Religious Leaders Join in Mideast Peace Initiative]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson's 2003 Christmas Message]
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Saturday December 6, 2003
Stewardship Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
BMDG Coffee Hour at 1:00 p.m. in the President's Room of University Club in Indiana Memorial Union. The title of this coffee hour will be "Jesus in Islam" and Zeki Saritoprak will be our guest speaker.
Zeki Saritoprak, holds a PhD in Islamic Theology from the University of Marmara, Turkey. He earned his Master's degree in Islamic Theology and Philosophy, and his Bachelor's in Divinity from the same university. He also attended Al-Azhar University in Cairo for several years for Arabic language studies while researching for his dissertation.
He is the Founder and President of Rumi Forum for Interfaith Dialogue in Washington. Currently, he is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Religious Studies at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.
The subjects on which he has taught have included the Science of Kalam, Sufism, the Qur'an and Hadith, Islamic Sects, contemporary Islamic movements, and Islam in America. Dr. Saritoprak is the author of several books and articles on Islamic Studies in Turkish, Arabic, and English.
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 (Liturgical Color: White)
December 7, 2003
Second Sunday In Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: Benedictus, op. 59 no. 9 — Max Reger
Entrance Hymn: Prepare the Royal Highway (Lutheran Book of Worship 26)
Hymn at the Lighting of the First Two Candles: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34) verse 2
Hymn of the Day: Holy Majesty, before You (Lutheran Book of Worship 247)
Offertory: Nun komm der heiden Heiland, BWV 660 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Communion Hymn: Hark, the Glad Sound! (Lutheran Book of Worship 35)
Communion Hymn: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Lutheran Book of Worship 27)
Sending Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Lutheran Book of Worship 29)
Postlude: Fugue in b minor, BWV 544 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Erin Smith
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki and McKenzie Colston
Greeters: Kent and Barbara Unger
Nursery: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Frank Nierzwicki
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 — Diversity – A Christian Response to Hate
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Prelude: Benedictus, op. 59 no. 9 — Max Reger
Entrance Hymn: Prepare the Royal Highway (Lutheran Book of Worship 26)
Hymn at the Lighting of the First Two Candles: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34) verse 2
Hymn of the Day: Holy Majesty, before You (Lutheran Book of Worship 247)
Offertory: O Very God of Very God — John Neal (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Hark, the Glad Sound! (Lutheran Book of Worship 35)
Communion Hymn: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Lutheran Book of Worship 27)
Sending Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Lutheran Book of Worship 29)
Postlude: Fugue in b minor, BWV 544 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Morissa Moore
Acolyte: Anna Isaacson
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Carol Seaman
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Nursery: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Charlene Braun and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Dotty Mitchell and Carol Seaman
Bread and Wine: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Youth Group window decorating and chopping down MUSH tree at 2:00 p.m.
Youth/Parent Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Community Hall. All Youth, grades 7-12, and Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this planning session for 2004. Pizza will be served. Please call or email the church office to RSVP and offer to provide 6 canned drinks or a small salad.
Property Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday December 8, 2003
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.
Mary Thomason Smith's DM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Fantasia super Komm heiliger Geist, BWV 651 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 662
Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 667
Tablatura nova: Psalm – Da Jesus an dem Creutze stundt — Samuel Scheidt
Prélude, Adagio et Choral varié sur le thème du Veni Creator, Op. 4 — Maurice Duruflé
Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic Christian
Tuesday December 9, 2003
Retireds Group invites others to join them in decorating the Sanctuary and Narthex 9:00 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship. Persons who can climb ladders are especially needed.
Finance Committee meets at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday December 10, 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. This will be the last meeting until January 7.
Staff meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Pastor's Office
DePaul Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 14 and 16.
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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Thomas Fielding.
Prélude, Fugue et Variation, op. 18 — César Franck
Noël Basque — Dom Paul Benoit, OSB
L'Orgue Mystique, No. 1: Dominica III. Adventus — Charles Tournemire
Advent Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
Entrance Hymn: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying (Lutheran Book of Worship 31)
Sending Hymn: All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night (Lutheran Book of Worship 278)
Homilist: Gene Laughman
Deacon: Dan Rademacher
Thursday December 11, 2003
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Lars Olsen Skrefsrud, missionary to India, 1910 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday December 12, 2003
New Art Voices Dress Rehearsal from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA's Christmas TV Special is Rebroadcast]
Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian
Saturday December 13, 2003
SCS Children Dress Rehearsal from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Mrs. Harder's Class Cookie Bake from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Shine Brightly This Night, a program of a cappella music celebrating the spirit of Christmas, will be presented by New Art Voices, conducted by Timothy Shantz. Come hear this beautiful concert on Saturday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m., here at St. Thomas. Admission is by donation.
December 14, 2003
Third Sunday In Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: An Advent Suite — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In (Lutheran Book of Worship 459)
Hymn at the Lighting of the First Three Candles: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34) verse 3
Hymn of the Day: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry (Lutheran Book of Worship 36)
Offertory: Concerto 10: "Aria" — George Frederick Handel
Communion Hymn: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (Lutheran Book of Worship 25)
Communion Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 30)
Sending Hymn: Nunc Dimittis, printed in the bulletin
Postlude: Nun komm der heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Larry and Sue Berg
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Kris Stewart
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 — Diversity – A Christian Response to Hate
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
At 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, the Sunday School Children will present their Christmas ministry to you in word and song.
The program is entitled "Let us Go, Oh Shepherds". The setting is Christmas Eve, 1701 in southern New Mexico. Manuel, a shepherd boy, has lost a lamb belonging to Señor Porfiado. Manuel goes off to look for the lamb, encountering several other people on his search. In the end, he finds the true Lamb of God.
As the program has a Latin American theme, members of Sister Parish are offering their Guatemalan clothing for the children to wear for the program.
Prelude: An Advent Suite — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In (Lutheran Book of Worship 459)
Hymn at the Lighting of the First Three Candles: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34) verse 3
Hymn of the Day: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry (Lutheran Book of Worship 36)
Offertory: He Comes to Us as One Unknown (arrangement John Ferguson) (Adult Choir)
Communion Anthem: O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings to Zion — George Frederick Handel (Patricia Thompson, Soloist)
Communion Hymn: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (Lutheran Book of Worship 25)
Communion Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 30)
Sending Hymn: Nunc Dimittis, printed in the bulletin
Postlude: Nun komm der heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Chris Ogan
Acolyte: Katie Schmidt
Server: Bob Burt
Ushers: Tim and Morissa Moore
Greeters: Rick and Rachael Stults
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Haley Chrzastoski
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Kris Stewart
Bread and Wine: Leabert and Sarah Boyles
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
The Trinity Episcopal Church choirs will present a special service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 14, at 4:00 p.m. The service will include readings, traditional carols, anthems, and solos sung by members of the choir. The music will include beautiful anthems by Steven Rickards, Boris Ord, and Morten Lauridsen, and a movement from the Christmas Oratorio of Bach will be sung by IU School of Music faculty member Mary Ann Hart. All are warmly invited to attend.
Youth Group gift exchange and Christmas Party
Church Council meets
John of the Cross, 1591; Teresa of Avila, 1582;
renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday December 15, 2003
Community Band rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
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Tuesday December 16, 2003
Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Continue Disaster Response In Southern California]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Students Focus On 40th Anniversary Of MLK's 'Dream' Speech]
Wednesday December 17, 2003
Retired Group and Friends to meet for Christmas Potluck at noon in Heritage Hall.
Please plan to bring a favorite dish to share and your own dinnerware. Drinks will be provided. Following our meal, we will gather in the Sanctuary for a brief Advent mid-day service with readings and hymns.
Plan to join us for good food, good conversation, and an opportunity to share together during this Advent and Christmas season.
Please let Betty and Jerry Smith know if you are able to attend.
Staff meeting at 2:00 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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Dr. David K. Lamb.
Concerto for Organ in g minor op. 4 no. 1 (HWV 289) — George Frederick Handel
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Marche religieuse in F Major, op. 15 no. 2 — Alexandre Guilmant
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Come, Thou Dear Redeemer — César Franck (Alec Stephen Goins, Tenor)
Advent Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
Entrance Hymn: Christ, Mighty Savior (With One Voice 729)
Sending Hymn: Go, My children, with My Blessing (With One Voice 721)
Homilist: Walt Wood
Deacon: Betty Smith
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[ELCA News: Stewardship Is More Than Money For Lutherans]
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Investment Fund Cuts Interest Rates On Some Loans]
Thursday December 18, 2003
dePaul Holiday Musical
Friday December 19, 2003
[ELCA News: Former St. Olaf College President, U.S. Ambassador Sidney Rand Dies]
Hanukkah begins at sundown
December 20-27, 2003
Hanukkah — Jewish
Saturday December 20, 2003
BMDG Open Discussion on Islam from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at Monroe County Public Library Room 1C. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
As 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 environment to exchange views on Islam.
December 21, 2003
Fourth Sunday In Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: Prelude on Veni Emmanuel — Hal Hopson
Entrance Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Lutheran Book of Worship 534)
Hymn at the Lighting of the Candles of the Advent Wreath: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34) verse 4
Hymn of the Day: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (With One Voice 730)
Offertory: In dulci jubilo — Traditional (arrangement Johann Sebastian Bach) (Adult Choir)
Communion Anthem: Magnificat: Quia respexit — Johann Sebastian Bach (Lynn Weddle, Soloist)
Communion Hymn: Blessed Be the God of Israel (With One Voice 725)
Communion Hymn: I Wonder As I Wander (With One Voice 642)
Postlude: Sonata V: Finale — Felix Mendelssohn
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Diane McCurry
Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Greeters: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Paul Reynolds
Sunday Church School does not meet again until January 4.
Adult Forum in Room 14 — Diversity – A Christian Response to Hate
LCM Students discussion with Pastor Kyle and lunch will resume January 11.
Prelude: Prelude on Veni Emmanuel — Hal Hopson
Entrance Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Lutheran Book of Worship 534)
Hymn at the Lighting of the Candles of the Advent Wreath: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34) verse 4
Anthem: We Wait for a Little Child — Kathy Lowe Hart (Children's Choir)
Hymn of the Day: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (With One Voice 730)
Offertory: Magnificat: Quia respexit — Johann Sebastian Bach (Lynn Weddle, Soloist)
Communion Hymn: Blessed Be the God of Israel (With One Voice 725)
Communion Hymn: I Wonder As I Wander (With One Voice 642)
Postlude: Sonata V: Finale — Felix Mendelssohn
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Dave Pavolka
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Lori Rowold
Ushers: Tim and Morissa Moore
Greeter: Alison Welken
Nursery: Janet Ellis and Sara Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Larry and Sue Berg
Bread and Wine: Mary Sasse
Yule - Christian
Monday December 22, 2003
Seekers Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in Room 12/13, at 7 pm. Please note that they will not meet on December 22, and will resume on January12. For childcare call Lyman Hitchcock.
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St. Thomas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Community Band rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Tuesday December 23, 2003
[ELCA News: The Rev. Raymond W. Wargelin, Finnish Lutheran Church Leader, Dies]
Wednesday December 24, 2003
The Nativity Of Our Lord — Christmas Eve (I) (Liturgical Color: White)
Men's Fellowship will have no evening meetings until Jan. 7, but they invite all men to meet for breakfast on December 24 and December 31 at 6:30 a.m. at Denny's, N. Walnut & the Bypass. Weekly Bible reading and fellowship resumes January 7 - Wednesday nights, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 12/13. We focus on deepening relationships and spiritual growth.
Prelude: Five Carol Improvisations — Paul Manz
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (Lutheran Book of Worship 45)
Anthem: We Wait for a Little Child — Kathy Lowe Hart (Children's Choir)
Hymn of the Day: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 60)
Offertory: What Child Is This — Paul Manz
Communion Hymn: It Came upon the Midnight Clear (Lutheran Book of Worship 54)
Communion Hymn: Lo, How a Rose Is Growing (Lutheran Book of Worship 58)
Communion Hymn: What Child Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 40)
Children's Candle Procession: Away in a Manger (Lutheran Book of Worship 67)
Sending Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (Lutheran Book of Worship 71)
Postlude: In dulci jubilo — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Jerry Smith
Acolyte: Kelley Brinley
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Dave, Debbie and Alex Nixon
Greeters: Betty and Jerry Smith
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Fellowship/Reception at 10:30 p.m.
Prelude: Five Carol Improvisations — Paul Manz
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (Lutheran Book of Worship 45)
Hymn of the Day: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 60)
Offertory: In dulci jubilo — Traditional (arrangement Johann Sebastian Bach) (Lynn Weddle)
Communion Hymn: It Came upon the Midnight Clear (Lutheran Book of Worship 54)
Communion Hymn: Lo, How a Rose Is Growing (Lutheran Book of Worship 58)
Communion Hymn: What Child Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 40)
Sending Hymn: Silent Night, Holy Night! (Lutheran Book of Worship 65)
Postlude: In dulci jubilo — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Carol Seaman
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Greeters: Bob and Jane Warner
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Mary Sasse
Flowers: Harold and Penny Pennington and Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: Michael and Jaydene Laros
December 25 to January 4, 2004
Church Office closed
Thursday December 25, 2003
The Nativity Of Our Lord — Christmas Dawn (II) (Liturgical Color: White)
The Nativity Of Our Lord — Christmas Day (III) (Liturgical Color: White)
December 26, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Kwanzaa - Interfaith
Friday December 26, 2003
St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday December 27, 2003
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: White)
December 28, 2003
First Sunday After Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
Prelude: Selected Carols
Entrance Hymn: Holy Child within the Manger (With One Voice 638)
Hymn of Praise: Joy to the World (Lutheran Book of Worship 39)
Gospel Verse: What Child Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 40)
Offertory: I Wonder as I Wander — Appalachian Carol (Dave Pavolka and Lynn and Michelle Weddle)
Sanctus: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 60) verses 1 & 3
Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup (With One Voice 706)
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (With One Voice 711)
Sending Hymn: Come to Us, Creative Spirit (With One Voice 758)
Postlude: Go Tell It On the Mountain
Homilist: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Greeter: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Ronna Papesh and Ali Smith
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Pauline Caldwell
Flowers: Marian Baughman and Lori Rowold
Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg
Special thanks to Rita Pavolka filling in as organist while Michael Bennett is on Christmas break in Virginia
Monday December 29, 2003
[ELCA News: Lutherans Add to Relief Efforts Following Earthquake in Iran]
December 31, 2003 to January 4, 2004
The 2003 LSM-USA gathering will take place in Washington, D.C.
More than 450 college-age students will focus their activities on the Rev. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, which marked its 40th anniversary this year.
Wednesday December 31, 2003
New Year's Eve (Liturgical Color: White)
Men's Fellowship will have no evening meetings until January 7, but they invite all men to meet for breakfast on December 24 and December 31 at 6:30 a.m. at Denny's, N. Walnut & the Bypass. Weekly Bible reading and fellowship resumes Jan. 7 - Wednesday nights, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 12/13. We focus on deepening relationships and spiritual growth.
Last update: Monday 29 December 2003 18:55
