December 31, 2003 to January 4, 2004
The 2003 LSM-USA gathering will take place in Washington, D.C.
Thursday January 1, 2004
The Name of Jesus (Liturgical Color: White)
Mary, Mother of God - Catholic Christian
Feast of St Basil - Orthodox Christian
Friday January 2, 2004
Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, pastor, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
January 4, 2004
Second Sunday After Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Of the Father's Love Begotten — Wilbur Held
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (Lutheran Book of Worship 55)
Hymn of the Day: Let Our Gladness Have No End (Lutheran Book of Worship 57)
Offertory: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice — Marcel Dupré
Communion Hymn: Lo, How a Rose Is Growing (Lutheran Book of Worship 58)
Communion Hymn: Of the Father's Love Begotten (Lutheran Book of Worship 42)
Sending Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (Lutheran Book of Worship 71)
Postlude: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come — Wilbur Held
Homilist: Pastor William Andrews
Deacon: Ryan Smith
Lector: Dave Ellies
Acolyte: Ali Smith
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Lynn and Carol Brown
Nursery: Morissa Moore
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 15
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students discussion with Pastor Kyle and lunch will resume Jan. 11.
Liturgy: Setting 2, reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship
Prelude: Of the Father's Love Begotten — Wilbur Held
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (Lutheran Book of Worship 55)
Hymn of the Day: Let Our Gladness Have No End (Lutheran Book of Worship 57)
Offertory: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright — Paul Manz
Communion Hymn: Lo, How a Rose Is Growing (Lutheran Book of Worship 58)
Communion Hymn: Of the Father's Love Begotten (Lutheran Book of Worship 42)
Sending Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (Lutheran Book of Worship 71)
Postlude: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come — Wilbur Held
Homilist: Pastor William Andrews
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Bob Warner
Acolyte: Anna Isaacson
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Nancy Melhorn
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Jean Brown
Bread and Wine: Lynn and Carol Brown
Youth Group Games Night at 6:30 p.m.
Fast of the Tenth of Teves — Jewish
Monday January 5, 2004
[ENS News: Episcopalians resolve to embody Gospel values through Millennium Development Goals]
Beverly Lingvai's Birthday
Twelfth Night - Christian
Kaj Munk, martyr, 1944 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday January 6, 2004
INVITATION to friends and members of St. Thomas to help take down the CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, between 9 and Noon. We will go out for lunch afterwards. It is a great opportunity for FUN and FELLOWSHIP. We especially need people to climb ladders.
[ELCA News: War Responses, Relationships, ELCA Assembly Top 2003 News Stories]
The Epiphany Of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday January 7, 2004
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.
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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Panel Offers Advice to Lutherans and Mel Gibson]
[ELCA News: 'Day 1' Radio Program Features Atlanta ELCA Pastor]
[ENS News: Washington office reports progress on issues as new session begins}
[LCMS News: Channels open for Lutherans to help victims of earthquake in Iran]
[NCC News: Worship service launches DOV focus on USA in 2004]
Nativity of Christ - Orthodox Christian
Dave Pavolka's Birthday
Thursday January 8, 2004
Pastor Lyle McKee's first day in the office
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[LCMS News: LIRS official: Upcoming film raises awareness about political asylum]
January 9 to 11, 2004
Youth Group Ski Trip (no Youth Group meeting January 11th)
Friday January 9, 2004
[ELCA News: California Congresswoman, Two ELCA Bishops Travel to Middle East]
Saturday January 10, 2004
Paul Smith's Birthday
January 11, 2004
The Baptism Of Our Lord — First Sunday After The Epiphany (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Concerto in G: Allegro — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: We Know That Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 189)
Hymn of the Day: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (With One Voice 697)
Offertory: Pastorale on "Engelberg" — Michael Burkhardt
Communion Hymn: We Praise You, Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 190)
Communion Hymn: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (Lutheran Book of Worship 486)
Sending Hymn: Let All Things Now Living (Lutheran Book of Worship 557)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D Major — David Johnson
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Getting Our Feet Wet"
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Nancy Melhorn
Acolyte: Erin Smith
Server: Morissa Moore
Ushers: John McCurry and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Shirley Mingee
Nursery: Renee Steele
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 15
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
There will be a reception between services for Pastor Lyle McKee and his wife, Marie Fleming. Please come to welcome them!
Prelude: Concerto in G: Allegro — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: We Know That Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 189)
Hymn of the Day: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (With One Voice 697)
Offertory: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies — Frederick Candlyn (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: We Praise You, Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 190)
Communion Hymn: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (Lutheran Book of Worship 486)
Sending Hymn: Let All Things Now Living (Lutheran Book of Worship 557)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D Major — David Johnson
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Getting Our Feet Wet"
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Katie Schmidt
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeter: Bob and Joan Burt
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Allison Welken
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Our thanks to the SCS children (Allie Ohslund, Dominique Tafoya and McKenzie Head), assisting the ushers this morning
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Carolyn Sowinski.
Confirmation students meet today from 4:00-5:30, Room 7, to begin anew with confirmation studies. Susan Krieg will conduct the class and Pastor McKee will come to meet the students.
Council will review and adopt a proposed budget at its regular meeting.
Jennifer Steinbach's Birthday
Monday January 12, 2004
Seekers Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in rooms 12 and 13, at 7:00 p.m. Childcare is available.
Joy Knudsen's Birthday
Phil May's Birthday
[ELCA News: New Agreement Increases Visibility for ELCA's 'Davey and Goliath']
Tuesday January 13, 2004
Altar Guild meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Mailyn Fidler's Birthday
[ENS News: North American conservatives and global South Anglicans seek discipline of ECUSA]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Welcomes Real Reform]
George Fox, renewer of society, 1691 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday January 14, 2004
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
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 5:30, 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. We're beginning study of the Gospel of Mark. Also, please bring ideas of possible new direction of LCM. We are looking for new ideas for implementing our Mission statement: Cultivating Thoughtful Disciples
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.
[ENS News: Memo discloses AAC's strategy for replacing Episcopal Church]
[LWF News: Former LWF President, Archbishop emer. Dr Mikko Juva dies at the age of 85]
January 16 to 17, 2004
Faithful Voices, Faithful Choices, An I-K Synod Gathering to Study & Discuss Matters of Human Sexuality.
The gathering will take place at Christ the Savior Lutheran in Fishers—on the Northeast side of Indianapolis. The first session will be on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., with registration and refreshments, and close with a sending worship service on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Registration materials are in the Church office and are due by January 2, 2004.
Leading the discussions will be Pastors Craig Nessan and Dan Olson, who are professors at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Registration will cost $35 per attendee and includes lunch on Saturday.
This event is open to all in our church who wish to discern, discuss, study, and bring their voices.
Friday January 16, 2004
Jim Doering's Birthday
Saturday January 17, 2004
BMDG presents an Open Discussion on Islam 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 1C at Monroe County Public Library 303 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
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.
Sandy Arnold's Birthday
Sarah Julovich's Birthday
January 18 to 24, 2004
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was initiated in 1908 by the Rev. Paul Wattson, co-founder of the Society of the Atonement. Its observance has changed over the years, in accordance with developments in the ecumenical movement: the universal week of prayer advocated by Abbe Paul Couturier in Lyon, France in the 1930's; the formation of the World Council of Churches in 1948; the Second Vatican Council's Decree on Ecumenism in 1964; and the formation of the Joint Working Group between the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches. A world observance, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an important expression of ecumenical activity at the local level. The theme and text for each year's observance of the Week of Prayer are chosen and prepared by representatives of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and representatives of the World Council of Churches. The international texts are developed, adapted and published for use in the USA by the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute. The GEII invites the collaboration of ecumenical agencies and ecumenists to assist in this project. A variety of resources is available on the website and in print. These include an ecumenical celebration of the word of God, daily scripture & prayer guide and homily notes. Further information and order forms are available on the website and at the GEII Business Office.
This year's theme: ...My peace I give you... not as the world gives. Let not your hearts be troubled...
January 18, 2004
The Confession of St. Peter (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Prèlude sur l'introit de l'épiphanie — Maurice Duruflé
Entrance Hymn: Built on a Rock (Lutheran Book of Worship 365)
Hymn of the Day: O God of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 237)
Offertory: How Firm a Foundation — Emma Lou Diemer (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: In Christ There Is No East or West (Lutheran Book of Worship 359)
Communion Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Lutheran Book of Worship 370)
Sending Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Lutheran Book of Worship 530)
Postlude: Fugue sur le thème du carillon des heures de la Cathédrale de Soissons — Maurice Duruflé
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Confession of St. Thomas"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Dave Ellies
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Paul Reynolds
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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Prelude: Prèlude sur l'introit de l'épiphanie — Maurice Duruflé
Entrance Hymn: Built on a Rock (Lutheran Book of Worship 365)
Hymn of the Day: O God of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 237)
Offertory: Prelude on "Duke Street" — Charles Callahan
Communion Hymn: In Christ There Is No East or West (Lutheran Book of Worship 359)
Communion Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Lutheran Book of Worship 370)
Sending Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Lutheran Book of Worship 530)
Postlude: Fugue sur le thème du carillon des heures de la Cathédrale de Soissons — Maurice Duruflé
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Confession of St. Thomas"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Dean Arnold
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Marilyn Baughman
Nursery: Janet Ellis and Katie Schmidt
Council Coordinator: Mary Krupinski
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Jean Brown
Flowers: Leo Fay
Bread and Wine: Betty and Jerry Smith
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Betty Smith.
Youth Group Movie Night at 6:00 p.m.
The Rev. Robert F. Sims, senior pastor of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, is the featured speaker January 18 and February 22 on "Day 1," the award-winning radio program.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available for members to review.
Monday January 19, 2004
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Prayer Service at 9:00 a.m. in Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union
Sister Parish meeting is postponed until February 2, 2004.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[LWF News: World Social Forum the Place for the Churches' Struggles, Says Indian Lutheran Church Leader]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Henry, Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday January 20, 2004
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 13.
MCT meets at 7:15 p.m. in Room 7.
Dean Arnold's Birthday
[LCMS News: Directors, CCM discuss their differences]
[LCMS News: New 'Board Briefs' says more about legal opinions]
[LWF News: World Social Forum: Participants in LWF Seminar Caution Religions against Political Manipulation]
Wednesday January 21, 2004
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
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.
[LDR News: January Domestic Disaster update]
[ENS News: New Anglican network signs Charter, elects Duncan moderator]
[LWF News: Solidarity for People of Eritrea: LWF General Secretary to meet with high-level government officials]
[LWF News: World Social Forum: LWF Representatives Urge Churches to Say 'No' to Violence against Women]
Thursday January 22, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Ethicists Discuss Contributions to Bioethics Debate]
[ENS News: A word to the Episcopal Church from Frank T. Griswold, Presiding Bishop and Primate, Episcopal Church, USA]
[NCC News: U.S. Ecumenical Delegation Denied Visit To Guantanamo Detainees]
Friday January 23, 2004
The BMDG Coffee Hour at 8:00 p.m. in the President's Room of University Club, Indiana Memorial Union presents Professor Iliya Harik and Dr Zaineb Istrabadi, the academic advisor of the BMDG, who will share with us their personal experiences in Lebanon and Iraq. Their presentation is titled "Muslim - Christian Relations Through Personal Experiences"
Iliya Harik is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Political Science at IU. Professor Harik taught in the fields of comparative politics, political development, and Middle Eastern politics. He is mainly interested in studies of comparative democracy, rural development, economic development policy and the international economic order. Professor Harik has several publications which include Democratic Theory and Modernity: Western and Islamic Perspectives (2001) and Economic Policy Reform in Egypt (1997). For the full list of his publications visit: www.indiana.edu/~iupolsci/harik.html
Zaineb Istrabadi is a lecturer in the Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Department, and the Associate Director and Outreach Coordinator of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program. Dr Istrabadi is an Iraqi-American, and holds a Ph.D. in Arabic language and literature.
As usual, we will have tea and delicious, hand-made food after the talk. Talks may last from 30 to 60 minutes.
John Isaacson's Birthday
Aiden Elliot's Birthday
[ELCA News: Capps to Encourage Colleagues to Visit Mideast with ELCA Bishops]
[ELCA News: ELCA Celebrates 5th Anniversary of 'A Formula of Agreement']
January 25, 2004
The Conversion of St. Paul (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 535)
Hymn of the Day: Shout for Joy Loud and Long (With One Voice 793)
Offertory: Adagio in D Flat — Franz Liszt
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration (Lutheran Book of Worship 203)
Communion Hymn: Chief of Sinners though I Be (Lutheran Book of Worship 306)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 230)
Postlude: Fugue a la Gigue — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Conversion of St. Thomas"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Marcella Calvert
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 535)
Hymn of the Day: Shout for Joy Loud and Long (With One Voice 793)
Offertory: How Lovely Are the Messengers (from "St. Paul") — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration (Lutheran Book of Worship 203)
Communion Hymn: Chief of Sinners though I Be (Lutheran Book of Worship 306)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 230)
Postlude: Fugue a la Gigue — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Conversion of St. Thomas"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Lori Rowold
Acolyte: Haley Chrzastoski
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Dean Arnold and Morissa Moore
Greeters: Lester and Gladys Dorman
Nursery: Sarah Isaacson and Diane McCurry
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Karen Blaisdell
Bread and Wine: Lori Rowold
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please join the Congregational Pitch-In.
Annual Congregational Budget Meeting, 12:45 p.m. - preceded by Pitch-In Lunch following the 11:00 Service.
Youth Group Pizza Party at 6:30 p.m.; Jenny's last day as Youth Director.
Kevin Bauer's Birthday
Les Dorman's Birthday
Susan Krieg's Birthday
Monday January 26, 2004
February Newsletter Deadline
Seekers Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in room 7, at 7:00 p.m. Childcare is available.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Continues in 10 U.S. States]
Timothy, Titus and Silas (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday January 27, 2004
Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe (Liturgical Color: White)
Anna Isaacson's Birthday
[LWF News: Indian Bishop Affirms: "What Affects One Church or Community, Affects All of Us"]
[LWF News: Human Rights Networks Pressurize Governments, United Nations to Address Caste-based Discrimination]
Wednesday January 28, 2004
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.
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 5:30, 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. We're beginning study of the Gospel of Mark. Also, please bring ideas of possible new direction of LCM. We are looking for new ideas for implementing our Mission statement: Cultivating Thoughtful Disciples
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 Board of Pensions, Mayo Clinic Offer Health Risk Assessment]
[LWF News: Noko: LWF and Ecumenical Patriarchate Share Similar Concerns on Peace Building]
Thursday January 29, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Youth Ministry Workers Gather for Extravaganza 2004]
Friday January 30, 2004
The Luther College Concert Band Winter 2004 Tour will perform at the Performing Arts Center, Bedford-North Lawrence High School at 7:30 p.m.. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
[LCMS News: Canadians let 'Nancy' apply for citizenship]
Wayne Selk's Birthday
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