February 1, 2004
Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Prélude — Gabriel Pierné
Entrance Hymn: Hail to the Lord's Annointed (Lutheran Book of Worship 87)
Hymn of the Day: Come Down, O Love Divine (Lutheran Book of Worship 508)
Offertory: Come Down, O Love Divine — (arrangement Donald Busarow) (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Lutheran Book of Worship 499)
Communion Hymn: He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought! (Lutheran Book of Worship 501)
Sending Hymn: On What Has Now Been Sown (Lutheran Book of Worship 261)
Postlude: Toccata Brevis — Daniel Gawthrop
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Grace that Offends, Offense that Turns Violent"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Kelley Brinley
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Nursery: Ronna Papesh and Scott Bauer
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 15. A study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Prelude: Prélude — Gabriel Pierné
Entrance Hymn: Hail to the Lord's Annointed (Lutheran Book of Worship 87)
Hymn of the Day: Come Down, O Love Divine (Lutheran Book of Worship 508)
Offertory: Andante Religioso — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Communion Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Lutheran Book of Worship 499)
Communion Hymn: He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought! (Lutheran Book of Worship 501)
Sending Hymn: On What Has Now Been Sown (Lutheran Book of Worship 261)
Postlude: Toccata Brevis — Daniel Gawthrop
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Grace that Offends, Offense that Turns Violent"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Dan Rademacher
Lector: Dean Arnold
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Joan Burt
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeter: Ellen Mills
Nursery: Ben Wood and LeAnn Lipe
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Flowers: Katie Schmidt and Worship Committee
Bread and Wine: Bob and Joan Burt
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Your monetary donations to local charity will be collected by the St. Thomas Youth, as part of the nation-wide "Souper Bowl of Caring". Look for our young people holding the soup pots after each service!
In the 2003 "Souper Bowl of Caring" 11,130 organizations like our St. Thomas Youth raised $3,540,770 for hunger relief both locally and worldwide.
St. Olaf Choir at St. Luke's United Methodist in Indianapolis at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 ($15 for students with ID).
Confirmation Class meets from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 7.
LCM students are invited to gather at the Rose House beginning at 3:30 p.m. to watch the Super Bowl.
Carl Bauer's Birthday
Casey Winningham's Birthday
Monday February 2, 2004
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: ELCA, Orthodox Leaders Discuss Wide Range of Issues]
[ELCA News: ELCA, LWF Leaders Visit Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul]
[LCMS News: Lutherans Join 'March for Life']
The Presentation of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday February 3, 2004
[ENS News: Former Alabama bishop Stough dies at 75]
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force to Lead Study of 'Many Facets of Education' ]
[LWF News: LWF President Mark Hanson Praises 'Inspiring Leadership' of Ecumenical Patriarch]
Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Liturgical Color: White)
Dave Belbutoski's Birthday
Wednesday February 4, 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 continuing study of the Gospel of Mark.
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 Seminary Lecture Series to Examine 'Evangelism Today']
[ELCA News: Lutherans Among Most Valuable Players on Super Bowl Sunday]
[ENS News: New telecommunications commission is an instrument of community]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick sends new memo on Benke]
[LCMS News: Administration officials commend Missouri Synod human-care work]
Debbie Schmidt's Birthday
Shannon Smith's Birthday
Thursday February 5, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[LCMS News: Black Ministry Convocation set for July in St. Louis]
[LCMS News: Family network forms to link workers, provide resources for family ministry]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Cautions against France's Proposed Law on Religious Symbols]
The Martyrs of Japan, 1597 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Scott Bauer's Birthday
Friday February 6, 2004
Motz Baughman's Birthday
Saturday February 7, 2004
Journey Together Faithfully: Conversations on Human Sexuality at Christ Lutheran Church, Jeffersontown KY from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pastor Ron Poisel and the members of Christ Lutheran Church invite you to join in the continuing conversations surrounding "biblical teaching, church doctrine, present day experience and knowledge concerning homosexuality". Dr. Mary Knutson will serve as the study leader.
Lunch and a copy of the Journey Together Faithfully study guide will be provided.
Chocolate Fest, a fund-raiser for Options for Better Living at the Bloomington Convention Center
Enjoy "all you can eat" goodies, bid on a gift for your valentine at the silent auction, listen to live music, taste fine wines, enter your own dessert in the "Chocolate Creations Contest".
Tickets are $10 in advance, $14 at the door.
Tu B'Shvat Jewish tradition marks the 15th of Shvat as the day when the sap in the trees begins to rise, signaling the earth's awakening from its winter slumber, and heralding the beginning of Spring. This mini-holiday is of major importance to our appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.
February 8, 2004
Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Concerto in G, Op. 4 No. 1: Andante — George Frederick Handel
Entrance Hymn: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! (Lutheran Book of Worship 76) verses 1,2,3,6
Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Offertory: Andante Religioso — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Communion Hymn: Come, Let Us Eat (Lutheran Book of Worship 214)
Communion Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Lutheran Book of Worship 503)
Sending Hymn: On Our Way Rejoicing (Lutheran Book of Worship 260)
Postlude: The People Respond "A-men" — Dan Locklair
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Conviction"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Diane McCurry
Acolyte: Erin Smith
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeters: David and Debbie Nixon
Nursery: Morissa Moore
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 15
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Prelude: Concerto in G, Op. 4 No. 1: Andante — George Frederick Handel
Entrance Hymn: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! (Lutheran Book of Worship 76) verses 1,2,3,6
Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Offertory: Requiem: Sanctus — John Rutter (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Come, Let Us Eat (Lutheran Book of Worship 214)
Communion Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Lutheran Book of Worship 503)
Sending Hymn: On Our Way Rejoicing (Lutheran Book of Worship 260)
Postlude: The People Respond "A-men" — Dan Locklair
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Conviction"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Dan Rademacher
Lector: Charles Sweet and Haley Garl
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Chris Ogan
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Kaye Hill
Greeters: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Susan Lehr
Flowers: St. Thomas Staff
Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Our Thanks to Sunday School children, Jacob Buhr and Haley Garl, for their assistance in the service today.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Your prayers and presence are requested at the Festival Eucharist and Service of Installation for the Reverend Doctor Lyle E. McKee as Pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church at 4:00 p.m.; Bishop James R. Stuck, Officer of the Ordination and Homilist. Dinner in Community Hall will follow the service ($10 per person, received by Wednesday February 4). Clergy and lay professionals are invited to vest. The color of the day is green.
Prelude: Flourish for an Occasion — William Harris
Processional Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King (Lutheran Book of Worship 527)
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Lutheran Book of Worship 423)
Offertory: St. Paul: How Lovely are the Messengers — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (With One Voice 730)
Communion Hymn: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (With One Voice 752)
Communion Hymn: Amazing Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 448)
Recessional Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Lutheran Book of Worship 377)
Postlude: Symphony 6 in G: Finale — Charles-Marie Widor
Homilist and Officer of the Installation: Reverend Doctor James R. Stuck, Bishop of the Indiana Kentucky Synod, ELCA
Presider: Reverend Doctor Lyle McKee, Pastor St. Thomas Lutheran Church
Assisting Minister: Reverend Kyle Halverson, Pastor Lutheran Campus Ministry, Indiana University
Lector: Reverend Walter Johnson, retired
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Carol Seaman
Crucifer: Jim Halvorson
Banner Carriers: Sam Eichmiller, Charles Sweet and Walter Wood
Participants in the Installation: Frank Nierzwicki, President, St. Thomas Church,
Congregation Council;
Bruce Colston, Chair of the Call Committee; Reverend Marie Fleming and Dorothy Soudakoff
Offerings from this afternoon's service will go to support a Mission Endowment Fund Scholarship for candidates to ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
[LWF News: Eritrea/Ethiopia: LWF General Secretary Urges International Community to Fulfil Its Duty]
Brianna Raatz' Birthday
Monday February 9, 2004
Patrick Pope's MM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Praeambulum in E Major — Vincent Lübeck
Trio super Num komm der heiden Heiland, S. 660 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Nun komm, der heiden Heiland in organo pleno, S. 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto in G Major after Johann Ernst, S. 952 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 20: Allegro and Cantabile — Louis Vierne
Comes Autumn Time — Leo Sowerby
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.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Episcopalians join NCCC visit to Cuban churches]
Sara Johnson's Birthday
Tuesday February 10, 2004
[LDR News: February disaster updates]
[ENS News: Domestic Missionary Partnership transforming mission]
[ENS News: Breakaway Anglican churches continue dialogue with ECUSA]
[ENS News: Archbishop hears regular church-goers call for an inclusive church]
[ENS News: New Asian American Ministries officer appointed]
[LCMS News: Groh, Mehl begin work as missions directors]
[LWF News: Peaceful Protest against the "Wall" in the West Bank]
[NCC News: In Tense Times, Contacts Are All the More Important, Concludes NCC Delegation to Cuba]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches Renews Mobilization to End Poverty in the U.S.]
[NCC News: Church World Service prepared to provide assistance to Haitian refugees]
Wednesday February 11, 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 in Room 3 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 continuing study of the Gospel of Mark.
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: Former President Carter to Address St. Olaf Nobel Forum]
[ELCA News: Istanbul Trip Reaffirms Orthodox Commitments, Says ELCA Bishop]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Stewardship Specialists Examine New Way of Working]
Darrell Boggess' Birthday
February 12 to 13, 2004
No classes at dePaul School
Thursday February 12, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
BMDG invites you to "A Journey to Microcosmos" at 8:00 p.m. in the President's Room of University Club in the Indiana Memorial Union.
This time we are not going to have any speakers, but watch the documentary "Microcosmos" and reflect on the film together.
Microcosmos is a 76 minute documentary that took 15 years of research, two years of equipment design and three years of shooting. It chronicles one symbolic day in a meadow in the French countryside around Aveyron. It is directed by French biologists Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perrennou.
As usual, we will have tea and delicious, home-made food after the talk.
Love in the Air!
A concert featuring Al Cobine's Big Band (St. Thomas' Dave Pavolka will be playing!) and soloist Maryann, benefitting the Community Kitchen at 8:00 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door. Seniors and under 12, $8.00.
[ LWF News: Norwegian Theologian Oppegaard Appointed LWF Interim Deputy General Secretary]
Friday February 13, 2004
Dr. John D. Schwandt, organist, festival brass and choir lead a Hymn Festival at 7:00 p.m. "Worship from the Heart to the Heavens" will feature organ, choir, brass, percussion, and piano with old and new hymns and commentary by Dr. Emily Brink, Calvin College, who will be joining us for the event. Dr. Brink will deliver a lecture the following morning at the School of Music (MA 407) on the topic of developments in hymnody and congregation song over the past 25 years. If some of you have any interest in that topic, feel free to attend that as well. You are all welcome!
Gathering Hymn: Come, All You People (Uyai Mose)
Psalm 95: Come, worship God (O quanta qualia)
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Nettleton)
Hymn: Take, O Take Me As I Am
Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17
Hymn: Lift Your Heart to the Lord (Salva Festa Dies)
Hymn: We Are Members of One Body (Julion)
Scripture: Hebrews 11: 4-28
Hymn: This Holy Covenant Was Made (Lasst uns erfreuen)
Scripture: Hebrews 11: 29-39
Hymn: For All The Saints Who Showed Your Love (Old Hundredth)
Scripture: Hebrews 12: 1-2
Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Grosser Gott)
Scripture: Psalm 87: 1-4, 5-7
Hymn: O God, We Kneel Before Your Throne (Knollcrest Farm)
Hymn: Somos uno en Cristo/We Are One In Christ Jesus (Somos Uno)
Hymn: Cantad al Señor/O Sing to the Lord (Cantad al Señor)
Scripture: From Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4-5, 19
Anthem: Alleluia — Ralph Manuel
Hymn: You Are Holy (Du ar Helig)
Prayer
Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Hyfrydol)
Postlude: Improvisation on "Hyfrydol" — Dr. John Schwandt
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Jerusalem Bishop Meet Congressional Reps]
[ENS News: A Message to the Episcopal Church]
[LCMS News: Council of Presidents, Board of Directors discuss issues of mutual concern]
[LWF News: LWF Treasurer Stoll New Moderator of German Diaconal Organization]
[LWF News: Hüffmeier New President of Gustav Adolf Agency]
[LWF News: Antti Pentikäinen New Director of FinnChurchAid]
[LWF News: VELKD Publishes Guidelines on "Oracles"—Youth Targeted]
[LWF News: Protestant Church among Most Trusted Institutions in Slovak Republic]
[LWF News: Second Term for General Secretary of Martin Luther Federation]
[LWF News: Elisabeth Dons Christensen Third Lutheran Woman Bishop in Denmark]
[LWF News: Deputy Director of LWF Malawi Field Program Dies]
[LWF News: General Secretary Noko Pays Tribute to Former LWF Project Committee Member Margaretha Ringström]
[LWF News: Second Ecumenical Kirchentag Planned in Germany]
Saturday February 14, 2004
Emily Brink, senior Research Fellow at Calvin College Institute for Christian Worship, presents a lecture entitled "Recent Trends in Hymnody" (1978—present) at 10:00 a.m. in Music Annex 407 at the IU School of Music.
Free babysitting will be provided by the St. Thomas Youth at church from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for infants through 6th grade. Sign up in the narthex or call the church office.
St. Valentine's Day - Christian
Cyril, monk, 869; Methodius, bishop, 885; missionaries to the Slavs (Liturgical Color: White)
February 15, 2004
Sixth Sunday After The Epiphany (Proper 1) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Prelude: Cantabile — César Franck
Entrance Hymn: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn of the Day: Blessed are They (With One Voice 728)
Offertory: Requiem: Psalm 23 — John Rutter (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: I Am the Bread of Life (With One Voice 702)
Communion Hymn: Healer of Our Every Ill (With One Voice 738)
Sending Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (With One Voice 801)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B Major — Marcel Dupré
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Confident Despair"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Ryan Smith
Lector: Susan Colston
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Jerry Smith
Greeters: David and Debbie Nixon
Nursery: Kelley Brinley
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 15
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
New Member Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. in Room 17 (by the kitchen). The text is Baptized We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life.
Prelude: Prelude: Cantabile — César Franck
Entrance Hymn: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn of the Day: Blessed are They (With One Voice 728)
Offertory: Andante Religioso — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Communion Hymn: I Am the Bread of Life (With One Voice 702)
Communion Hymn: Healer of Our Every Ill (With One Voice 738)
Sending Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (With One Voice 801)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B Major — Marcel Dupré
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Confident Despair"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Ellen Mills
Acolyte: Anna Isaacson
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Janet Ellis and Katie Schmidt
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Carl Ziegler
Bread and Wine: Ron and Jean Brown
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Lori Rowold.
Confirmation Class meets from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. with Pastor McKee.
A Global Candle-Light Vigil for Peace will be held today. In Bloomington, it will take place around the Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. The solemn vigil supports the goal of nonviolence, and commemorated the first anniversary of the largest global peace protest ever, when more than 10,000,000 people demonstrated world-wide. Bring family and friends, candles or flashlights and say "Yes" to peace along with people around the world. There will be no speeches, but perhaps singing. Organized by the Bloomington Peace Action Coalition, and cosponsored by Bloomington Congregations for Peace.
Meat Fare - Orthodox Christian
Monday February 16, 2004
Spinners & Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[LCMS News: 'Unique partnership' produces 'Luther's Works' in Chinese]
[LCMS News: Luther exhibit scheduled for stops at LCMS seminaries]
Philip Melanchthon's Birthday (1497)
Tuesday February 17, 2004
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:15 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: Reverend John Tietjen, Heart of Lutheran Unity and Controversy, Dies]
[ENS News: Epting endorses NCC guide for "Passion of the Christ" film]
[ENS News: Modest budget reduction mandated by Executive Council]
[LCMS News: Youth Gathering registration continues]
[LWF News: 'A Passionate Ecumenicist,' VELKD Bids Farewell to Käte Mahn]
[LWF News: Lutheran Church Membership in Europe Down by 640,000, up by 1.1 Million in Africa]
[LWF News: LWF Consultation Seeks New Strategies for Mutual Responsibility of Church and State]
Ronna Papesh's Birthday
Wednesday February 18, 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 in Room 3 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 continuing study of the Gospel of Mark.
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.
Members of our congregation are invited to hear a panel of seven Bloomington clergy (our own Lyle McKee, Father Dan Atkins, St. Paul Center; Mark Calvert-Rosenberger, First Christian; Rebecca Jimenez, University Ministry; Rabbi Sue Shifron, Hillel Foundation; Thom Son, First United; and Jim Wood, Methodist minister and retired sociology professor) discuss ways faith communities are reaching out to gays and lesbians and the barriers to such inclusion. PFLAG Bloomington, an organization for parents, friends, and families of gays and lesbians, is sponsoring a program that's open to all at 7:00 p.m. at First United Church, 2420 E. Third Street. We encourage your attendance.
[LCMS News: John Tietjen dies; seminary president during controversy]
Martin Luther, renewer of the Church, 1546 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday February 19, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Youth Steering Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
February 20 to 23, 2004
Trinity Lutheran Seminary Preview Weekend for Those Discerning Their Call at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43209
Free four-day event that includes worship, fellowship, and learning. Sessions about academic programs, community life & contextual education, financial aid, and ELCA candidacy. Space is limited!
www.trinitylutheranseminary.edu
Friday February 20, 2004
Rasmus Jensen, the first Lutheran pastor in North America, 1620 (Liturgical Color: White)
Bob Ellis' Birthday
Saturday February 21, 2004
Dress Rehearsal for Rutter Requiem from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
BMDG presents an Open Discussion on Islam 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the third floor meeting room at Monroe County Public Library 303 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
This time we will be discussing the meaning of Jesus's being the word of God according to Quran. Please note that this time we will be meeting on the third floor not on the first floor. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Taste of St. Thomas at 6:00 p.m.
For this pitch-in dinner, we are asking you to bring an ethnic, regional or just favorite main course, side dish, salad or dessert.
Dave and Rita Pavolka are lined up for entertainment. We still need more volunteer entertainers. Please contact Allan Mayfield, Darrell Boggess or Ellen Mills if you would like to entertain us musically, or with a skit, poem, or just a favorite reading. There are sign-up sheets in the narthex.
Larry Hubler's Birthday
Otto Spehr's Birthday
February 22, 2004
The Transfiguration of Our Lord — Last Sunday After The Epiphany (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Beautiful Savior — Dale Wood
Entrance Hymn: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Lutheran Book of Worship 265)
Hymn of the Day: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 315)
Offertory: Neuf Pièces, op. 28: Chant de Paix — Jean Langlais
Communion Hymn: Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair (Lutheran Book of Worship 80)
Communion Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 315)
Sending Hymn: Alleluia, Song of Gladness (With One Voice 654)
Postlude: Pièces de Fantaisie: Toccata — Louis Vierne
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Tunnel at the End of the Light"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Ryan Smith
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Morissa Moore and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Sam Eichmiller
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 Heritage Hall featuring, as part of their focus on world hunger, Dorothy Winthrop member of Bread for the World.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
New Member Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. in Room 17 (by the kitchen). The text is Baptized We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life.
Prelude: Beautiful Savior — Dale Wood
Entrance Hymn: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Lutheran Book of Worship 265)
Hymn of the Day: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 315)
Offertory: Look at the World — John Rutter (Adult and Children's Choirs)
Communion Hymn: Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair (Lutheran Book of Worship 80)
Communion Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 315)
Sending Hymn: Alleluia, Song of Gladness (With One Voice 654)
Postlude: Pièces de Fantaisie: Toccata — Louis Vierne
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Tunnel at the End of the Light"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Sharon Fawbush
Acolyte: Katie Schmidt
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Eric and Kari Isaacson
Nursery: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller and Emily Garl
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Karen Blaisdell
Bread and Wine: Harold and Penny Pennington
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Rutter's Requiem...and more!
This afternoon of sacred music features the Adult and Children's Choirs of St. Thomas Church as they
perform music by John Rutter.
This exciting program consists of his Requiem (1985) and the Children's Choir will offer
one of his more popular anthems, Look at the World. The concert begins at 4:00 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.
10th Annual Soup Bowl Benefit
Held this year at 6:00 p.m. at the Bloomington Convention Center. Tickets available at Bloomingfoods: $20 for a hand-thrown bowl donated by a local potter, soup, bread, and cookies. Six dollar youth tickets are available at the door only; paper bowls are provided with these. Proceeds benefit the Hoosier Hills Food Bank and the many agencies it serves. Special CD available with music by Carrie Newcomer, Beth Lodge-Rigal, and students from Clear Creek School.
Monday February 23, 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.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Lent Begins - Orthodox Christian
[ELCA News: A Banner Year for the ELCA Mission Investment Fund]
[ELCA News: Peace Requires Action, Risk, Say Lutheran College Forum Speakers]
[ELCA News: Jimmy Carter Keynotes Peace Forum at ELCA's St. Olaf College]
[LWF News: LWF Governing Body Issues Statement against Separation Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory]
[LWF News: US Lutheran Bishop McCoid New Co-chairperson of Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Commission]
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, 156 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, missionary to India, 1719 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday February 24, 2004
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
St. Matthias, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Bette Calkins' Birthday
Wednesday February 25, 2004
Ash Wednesday (Liturgical Color: Black)
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures following the noon service in Room 3 for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Staff meeting at 12:45 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.
Hymn of the Day: Just As I Am (Lutheran Book of Worship 296)
Offertory: Evensong — Charles Callahan
Closing Hymn: Christ, Mighty Savior (With One Voice 729)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee — "From Dust to Deliverance"
Deacon: Caroline Sowinski
Lector: Diane McCurry
Acolyte: Lynae Sowinski
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Barbara Unger
Bread and Wine: Charles Sweet
[ENS News: Haiti's Episcopalians brace for 'the worst']
[ENS News: American Friends to support mission projects in Diocese of Jerusalem]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick says 'critical event' is key to increases in adult confirmations]
[LCMS News: World Mission plans to share Pentecost 2000 'learnings']
Elizabeth Fedde, deaconess, 1921 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday February 26, 2004
Reverend Mark Radloff of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries will be at LCM's Rose House to talk with students interested in working for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries this summer. Just drop by Rose House (314 S. Rose Ave, just south of School of Education) between 3-6pm, to speak informally with Rev. Radloff.
Camps are at Lutherwald and Lake Luther in northeast Indiana, and Lutheran Hills, only 20 miles northeast of Bloomington.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
dePaul Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 14 and 16.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Vespers Moves to New Affiliates in Twin Cities]
[ELCA News: Lutheran World Federation Protests Wall in Middle East]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board Receives Short-Term Plan, Congregational Typology]
[LCMS News: Latest 'Board Briefs' now available]
[LCMS News: Board to CCM: Let's 'withdraw,' let convention address issues]
Jacob Buhr's Birthday
February 27 to 28, 2004
2004 Women's Spiritual Experience: "Core-Relating" with "heart & soul" at Lutheran Hills
"Core-Relating" with "heart & soul" is a retreat designed for women to claim their giftedness while exploring and re-connecting with their core values of compassion, communication, community and commitment. It is geared for every woman who wishes to relate with integrity, truth, and love to others. It was designed with YOU in mind! Cost is $50.00 per person. Please pick up a brochure in your church office or contact us for further details and be sure to register early! Participation is limited to 20 registrants.
Friday February 27, 2004
Stephen Frketic's BM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Sonata in C Minor/Major, Op. 65 No. 2: Grave, Adagio, Allegro maestoso e vivace, Allegro moderato — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Chorale Prelude on "Rhosymedre" — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Fantasia and Fugue in g minor, BWV 542 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Psalm Prelude, Op. 32 No. 3 — Herbert Howells
Fugue sur le thème du Carillion des heure de la Cathédrale de Soissons — Maurice Duruflé
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Investment Fund the 'Pick of the Week' on CNBC]
[ENS News: T. Dennis Sullivan named new president of Church Pension Group]
[LCMS News: Task Force wants to see more teachers certified]
Leo Fay's Birthday
February 29, 2004
First Sunday In Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: Prelude in b minor, BWV 544 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Lutheran Book of Worship 453)
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Still Lead On (Lutheran Book of Worship 341)
Offertory: Berceuse — Louis Vierne
Communion Hymn: Savior, When in Dust to You (Lutheran Book of Worship 91)
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray (Lutheran Book of Worship 225)
Sending Hymn: O Lord, throughout These Forty Days (Lutheran Book of Worship 99)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Telling Our Stories: Safety During Lent"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Susan Colston
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: John and Diane McCurry
Nursery: Mary Sasse
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—This Sunday, February 29th, we will challenge our memories in looking at our childhood prayers, or the first prayers we were taught, whenever that might have occurred in our lives. We will talk about questions and doubts about prayer that we experienced in those early days.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
New Member Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. in Room 17 (by the kitchen). The text is Baptized We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life.
Prelude: Prelude in B Minor, BWV 544 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Lutheran Book of Worship 453)
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Still Lead On (Lutheran Book of Worship 341)
Offertory: Berceuse — Louis Vierne
Communion Hymn: Savior, When in Dust to You (Lutheran Book of Worship 91)
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray (Lutheran Book of Worship 225)
Sending Hymn: O Lord, throughout These Forty Days (Lutheran Book of Worship 99)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Telling Our Stories: Safety During Lent"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Caroline Sowinski
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Lynae Sowinski
Server: Sandy Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Katie Anderson
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Ben Wood
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Charlene Braun and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Bob and Jane Warner
Bread and Wine: Dorothy Soudakoff
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Congregation Council Retreat from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Confirmation Class from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
John Ricketts' Birthday
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