Monday March 1, 2004
March newsletter deadline
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Gathers 'Power-Filled Women for a Power-Filled Church']
[ELCA News: Wittenberg President Resigns to Move to Washington College]
[ENS News: Rhode Islanders consider 'The Passion']
[LWF News: LWF and Vatican Jointly Urge Churches Worldwide to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary of Joint Declaration]
George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 2, 2004
[ELCA News: Minneapolis Lutheran Bishop Remains Hospitalized Following Surgery]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church leaders urge restraint on marriage amendment]
[LCMS News: CTCR backs fellowship with Kenyan church]
[LWF News: LWF Urges Mozambican Authorities to Expedite Investigation into Murder of Brazilian Lutheran Missionary]
John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 3, 2004
Spoken liturgy at noon. The Lesson is Genesis 1: 1—2: 4a
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.
Organ Meditation by David Coleman, MM student, at 7:00 p.m.
Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122: 1. Mein Jesu, der du mich — Johannes Brahms
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir — Johann Sebastian Bach
Adagio in E Major — Frank Bridge
Sonata in A Major, Op. 65, No. 1: Con moto Maestoso — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Suite: Air with Variations — Leo Sowerby
Lenten Compline at 7:30 p.m. The Lesson is Genesis 1: 1—2: 4a
Hymn of Light: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn: How Marvelous God's Greatness (Lutheran Book of Worship 515)
Gospel Canticle: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (With One Voice 730)
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "Glimmers of Light: Created for Love"
[ELCA News: ELCA Board for Church in Society Recommends and Reviews]
[ELCA News: Multicultural Ministries Committee Discusses ELCA's Redesign ]
[ELCA News: Lutheran College Fairs Set for Spring 2004]
[LCMS News: National Gathering expected to include youth from 23 Synod partner churches ]
March 4 to 7, 2004
Men's Via de Cristo weekend at Lutheran Hills.
Via de Cristo is a Spanish term meaning "Way of Christ". It is a three-day school that takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. Via de Cristo is a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them, their families, churches and the environment in which they live and work. It is a united effort of laity and clergy to aid congregations in developing Christian leaders to more effectively serve Christ in the church. If you are interested, please contact Ellen Mills.
Thursday March 4, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
The Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group would like to invite you to join us in our student panel at 8:00 p.m. in State Room East, Indiana Memorial Union. In the panel four students from different faith traditions will discuss the question of "Why/How should we thank God?" from their own perspectives.
Ashoora, a special pudding, will be served during the reception after the panel. If you wonder why this pudding is special, come and join us on Thursday:)
[ELCA News: Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice]
[LCMS News: Registration opens this month for International LLL convention in July ]
[LCMS News: Ries accepts LCMS Foundation presidency]
[NCC News: Humanitarian Agency Urges U.S. Not to Return Asylum-Seekers to Haiti]
March 5 to 8, 2004
The Lutheran Office of Governmental Affairs invites you to the second annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days, "I Will Feed Them with Justice," to be held in Washington.
At our last Advocacy Days in February 2003 we heard repeatedly from those who were here that they left encouraged and energized for our common witness for justice toward Africa and the Middle East, and we were urged to make this an annual event. And we have - a much expanded annual event, but still with a strong Africa and Middle East focus. This year's event includes not only the Africa and Middle East tracks, but also Asia, Latin America, Economic Justice, and Nuclear Disarmament tracks.
We retain the workshop and lobby day formats, together with our common worship and opening plenary and banquet speakers. Samuel Kobia, the new General Secretary of the World Council of Churches and former head of the National Council of Churches of Kenya, will be our keynote speaker on the opening night.
The complete schedule of events and the list of speakers and topics are online at www.advocacydays.org. Please check out the site and register. The special room rate of $89 at the DoubleTree Hotel is guaranteed at least until Tuesday, February 3, 2004. So register soon!
Friday March 5, 2004
World Day of Prayer is an international event that unites Christian people in 179 countries in prayer. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study & 12:00 p.m. Service will be held at Second Baptist Church, 321 North Rogers.
Michael Bennett's MM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Prelude and Fugue in B Major, Op. 7, No. 1 — Marcel Dupré
Prelude and Fugue in b minor, S. 544 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Trois Pièces: Cantabile — César Franck
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 14: Allegro vivace — Louis Vierne
Pièces de Fantaisie, Op. 53: Toccata — Louis Vierne
Symphony No. 6 in g minor, Op. 42, No. 2: Adagio and Final — Charles-Marie Widor
[ELCA News: ELCA Publisher Offers 'The Passion,' 'DaVinci Code' Resources]
[ENS News: Sudanese bishop brings message]
[NCC News: US churches on the leading edge of advocacy work, WCC general secretary says]
March 7, 2004
Second Sunday In Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: Prelude in f minor, BWV 534 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth (Lutheran Book of Worship 421)
Hymn of the Day: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 496)
Offertory: If Ye Love Me — Thomas Tallis (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 226)
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 496)
Sending Hymn: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Lutheran Book of Worship 290 [sung to tune of 523])
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: Mercy on the Way"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Lyman Hitchcock
Acolyte: Katie Schmidt
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
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 — The components of prayer
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 f minor, BWV 534 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Baptismal Hymn: Dearest Jesus, We Are Here (Lutheran Book of Worship 187)
Entrance Hymn: Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth (Lutheran Book of Worship 421)
Hymn of the Day: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 496)
Offertory: It Is Well with My Soul (arrangement Craig Phillips)
Communion Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 226)
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 496)
Sending Hymn: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Lutheran Book of Worship 290 [sung to tune of 523])
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: Mercy on the Way"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: James Marken
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Nursery: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Margrethe O'Connor
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Mary Sasse
Flowers: Edwin and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor
We welcome this morning through Holy Baptism, Alexandra Jean Miller, daughter of soon-to-be new members Pete and Maria Miller. Alexandra was born on December 5, 2003. Her grandfather, Rev. Richard Miller, ELCA Pastor (retired), will be performing the Rite of Holy Baptism. Alexandra's sponsors are Michael and Piper Conati and Luz and Michael Bretscher.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Vicki Polansky.
Confirmation Class meets from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thomas Aquinas, teacher, 1274 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 8, 2004
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 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. Childcare is available.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Celebrate 'Schools Week' March 7-13]
[ENS News: Sir David Frost interviews Presiding Bishop Griswold]
Tuesday March 9, 2004
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Joint Standing Committee underscores Communion's priorities]
[ENS News: Haitian Episcopal priest helps form new government]
[ENS News: EMM director urges more humane US treatment of fleeing Haitians]
[ENS News: Robinson invested as ninth New Hampshire bishop]
[LWF News: Joint Ecumenical Memorial Service for Namibia's Divisive Past]
Wednesday March 10, 2004
Spoken liturgy at noon — the Lesson is Genesis 7: 1-5, 11-18; 8: 6-18; 9: 8-13
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 7:20 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Organ Meditation by Patrick Pope, MM student, at 7:00 p.m.
Concerto in G after Johann Ernst, BWV 592 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude on "Rathbun" — William Bates
Prelude on "New Britain" — William Bates
Prelude on "Land of Rest" — Gerald Near
Symphony No. 2, Op. 20: Allegro, Cantabile — Louis Vierne
Lenten Compline at 7:30 p.m. the Lesson is Genesis 7: 1-5, 11-18; 8: 6-18; 9: 8-13
Hymn of Light: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn of the Day: Thy Holy Wings (With One Voice 741)
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "Glimmers of Light: A New Beginning"
[LCMS News: 'Open Arms' conference set for April in Georgia]
March 11 to 14, 2004
Women's Via de Cristo weekend at Lutheran Hills.
Via de Cristo is a Spanish term meaning "Way of Christ". It is a three-day school that takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. Via de Cristo is a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them, their families, churches and the environment in which they live and work. It is a united effort of laity and clergy to aid congregations in developing Christian leaders to more effectively serve Christ in the church. If you are interested, please contact Ellen Mills.
Thursday March 11, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Religious advocates gathered to call for justice in Washington]
[LWF News: Resolving Haiti's Crisis Calls for Long-term Assistance]
Friday March 12, 2004
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
[ELCA News: Minneapolis Lutheran Bishop Released From Hospital]
[ENS News: Designed for peacemaking: Jane Williams addresses Anglican women in New York}
[ENS News: Anglican churches unite in prayer as terror hits Spain]
[LCMS News: Board: Attorneys' letters raise many questions, 'stir things up']
[LWF News: Documentation on Brazilian Lutheran Missionary Doraci Edinger]
[LWF News: German Lutheran Bishops Criticize Catholics' Stance on Pentecost Monday Celebrations]
Saturday March 13, 2004
March 14, 2004
Third Sunday In Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: Sonata 2: Grave and Adagio — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Entrance Hymn: This Is My Father's World (Lutheran Book of Worship 554)
Hymn of the Day: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Lutheran Book of Worship 331)
Offertory: My Faith Looks Up to Thee — Mark Jones
Communion Hymn: O Living Bread from Heaven (Lutheran Book of Worship 197)
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with You (Lutheran Book of Worship 492)
Sending Hymn: Glories of Your Name Are Spoken (Lutheran Book of Worship 358)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Holy Longing, Homesick for God"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Lector: Rita Pavolka
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Linda Zellmer
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Bob Cutter
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 — public and private prayer
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Prelude: Sonata 2: Grave and Adagio — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Entrance Hymn: This Is My Father's World (Lutheran Book of Worship 554)
Hymn of the Day: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Lutheran Book of Worship 331)
Offertory: My Faith Looks Up to Thee — Mark Jones
Communion Hymn: O Living Bread from Heaven (Lutheran Book of Worship 197)
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with You (Lutheran Book of Worship 492)
Sending Hymn: Glories of Your Name Are Spoken (Lutheran Book of Worship 358)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Holy Longing, Homesick for God"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Jennifer Garl and Haley Garl
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Dean Arnold and Tim Moore
Greeters: Bob and Janet Ellis
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Pauline Caldwell and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Esther Compton and Beverly Lingvai
Bread and Wine: Lester and Gladys Dorman
We are grateful this morning for the assistance of third and fourth graders Andrew Eichmiller, Sydney Arnold, Emma Kuh, Alex Nixon and Haley Garl.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service will resume on the 28th — have a good and restful Spring Break.
Monday March 15, 2004
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
BMDG is organizing an interfaith tour to Turkey through which some of the most prominent religious sites in Turkey will be visited. We believe that this tour will be a unique opportunity for participants to better understand and appreciate the history of various faiths and to provide a joyful atmosphere to get to know one another in a peaceful journey.
For detailed information about the destinations in Turkey and the expense estimates please visit the link
If you are interested in joining the BMDG Interfaith Tour 2004, please send an e-mail to info@bmdg.org by March 15th, 2004 stating your interest.
We would be happy to respond any questions you may have about the tour.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the literal and figurative bridge of East and West: Turkey!
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Hear Presiding Bishop's 'Hope' for the Church]
[ENS News: Irregular confirmations in Ohio spark stern response from bishops]
[NCC News: Agency Urging Long-term Recovery Support, Protective Status for Asylum Seekers]
Tuesday March 16, 2004
Spinners & Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Plan to Maintain Mission Support Funds for Two Years]
[ELCA News: Harold Lentz, Former President of ELCA's Carthage College, Dies]
Wednesday March 17, 2004
Spoken liturgy at noon — the lesson is Genesis 22: 1-18.
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 7:20 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Organ Meditation by Mariko Morita, DM student, at 7:00 p.m.
Pièce héroïque — César Franck
Präludium und Fuge h-moll, BWV 544 — Johann Sebastian Bach
"Vater unser im Himmelreich" — Georg Böhm
Lenten Compline at 7:30 p.m. — the lesson is Genesis 22: 1-18.
Hymn of Light: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn of the Day: Day by Day (With One Voice 746)
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "Glimmers of Light: The Light Foreshadowed"
[ELCA News: ELCA Ministry Board Discusses Vision, Future Work]
[ENS News: Council of Advice issues disapproval of Ohio confirmations]
[ENS News: Anglican women witness to Communion's strength at UN meeting]
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 18, 2004
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Hear 'Wellness' Update from Board of Pensions]
[ENS News: Haiti needs help]
[LWF News: German Churches Disagree on Headscarf Ban for Muslim Teachers]
Friday March 19, 2004
Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
[LWF News: Changes in LWF Department for World Service Field Offices]
[LWF News: New Leader for Angolan Church]
[LWF News: Indian Lutheran Bishop Bela Lakra Dies]
[LWF News: Churches' Participation Crucial in World Summit on the Information Society]
[LWF News: A Successful Fund-Raising Year for Church of Sweden]
[LWF News: Himalayan States Lutherans Join United Evangelical Lutheran Church in India]
[LWF News: Ethiopian Church Pays Tribute to Feyissa Kayemo's Dedicated Service]
[LWF News: ELCA, Jerusalem Bishops Meet US Congressional Representatives]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches USA Reports Steady Stream of Visitors to Its Web Resources]
Saturday March 20, 2004
BMDG Open Discussion on Islam from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Monroe County Public Library / Room 1C will be on the topic of the belief in the Hereafter in Islam. Refreshments will be served following the discussion.
March 21, 2004
Fourth Sunday In Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: Lenten Triptych — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: God Is Here! (With One Voice 719)
Hymn of the Day: Our Father, We Have Wandered (With One Voice 733)
Offertory: Ah, Holy Jesus — Mark Jones
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (With One Voice 766)
Communion Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (With Once Voice 734)
Sending Hymn: We All Are One in Mission (With One Voice 755)
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: Providence on the Way"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: John McCurry
Acolyte: Erin Smith
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Bruce and Susan Colston
Nursery: Kelley Brinley and Celina Nierzwicki
Council Coordinator: Kathy McDonald
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
High School and Middle School students meet in the narthex
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — meditation: prayers of silence
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 14
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Adult Choir rehearses at 10:00 p.m.
Prelude: Lenten Triptych — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: God Is Here! (With One Voice 719)
Hymn of the Day: Our Father, We Have Wandered (With One Voice 733)
Offertory: Ah, Holy Jesus — Mark Jones
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (With One Voice 766)
Communion Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (With One Voice 734)
Sending Hymn: We All Are One in Mission (With One Voice 755)
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: Providence on the Way"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeter: Nancy Melhorn
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Katie Schmidt
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Charlene Braun and Marilyn Harder
Flowers: Jean Brown and Karen Cline
Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service will resume on the 28th — have a good and restful Spring Break.
Monday March 22, 2004
April 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: ELCA Bishops Ask for Study on Authorized Lay Ministry}
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Learn of Communication Plans for Sexuality Studies}
[ENS News: 'Sudanese Christians are very strong cross-bearers': Archbishop Marona of Sudan]
[ENS News: Griswold thanks Brazilian primate for letter chastising Recife bishop]
Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 23, 2004
Over 200 children in Monroe County are currently in out-of-home placements as a result of child abuse and neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) provide a voice for many of these children, helping to ensure their placement in safe, permanent homes. Each CASA volunteer gathers facts, attends court hearings, makes recommendations to the juvenile judge and monitors his/her case to make sure the child's best interests are being addressed.
Monroe County CASA is currently accepting applications for spring volunteer training. You must be 21 or older, able to commit to at least one year of service and able to travel to surrounding counties.
Classes will begin March 23. Call Sandy or Tiffany at 339-1551 or casakids@bloomington.in.us.
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Considers Health Plan Member Cost-Sharing]
[ELCA News: ELCA Studies on Sexuality Considers Options, Reparative Therapy ]
[ENS News: Bishops propose plan for delegated episcopal pastoral oversight]
[ENS News: An interview with the Rev. MacDonald Jean of Haiti]
[LCMS News: Congregations nominate president, first vice president slates]
[LWF News: Photo-Exhibition: "Rwanda — Back to Life, Ten Years after the Genocide"]
Wednesday March 24, 2004
Spoken liturgy at noon — the lesson is Exodus 14: 10-31; 15: 20-21
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 7:20 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Organ Meditation by Yoon-Mi Lim, DM student, at 7:00 p.m.
Praeludium in g minor, BuxWV 149 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Livre d'orgue: Tierce en taille — Pierre Du Mage
Symphonie Romane, Opus 73: Choral — Charles Marie Widor
O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, BWV 656 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Lenten Compline at 7:30 p.m. — the lesson is Exodus 14: 10-31; 15: 20-21
Hymn of Light: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn of the Day: Glories of Your Name are Spoken (Lutheran Book of Worship 358)
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "Glimmers of Light: Deliverance Begun"
P-FLAG meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Women Respond to God's Call by "Saying Yes!"]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Approve Goals for New Theme]
[ENS News: Bishops repudiate irregular confirmations in Ohio]
Thursday March 25, 2004
The Annunciation of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
Youth Steering Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2004 Easter Message ]
[ELCA News: Furst, Director for Lutheran Disaster Response, Retires]
[ENS News: Communiqué from the House of Bishops Meeting at Camp Allen, Texas]
[ENS News: Ecuador bishop deposed on 'abandonment of communion' charges]
[ENS News: Bishops' statement emphasizes call to common mission]
Friday March 26, 2004
[ELCA News: ELCA Global Mission Board Recommends International Action]
[ENS News: Conservative responses mixed on Camp Allen oversight plan]
[ENS News: Church leaders ask Congress, Bush to fully fund AIDS, debt initiatives]
[LCMS News: Congregations nominate for vice presidents two through five ]
[LWF News: LWF Voices Concern over Escalation of Violence in Middle East]
Saturday March 27, 2004
March 28, 2004
Fifth Sunday In Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: Lord Jesus, I Know Quite Well — Dietrich Buxtehude; I Call to Thee, Lord Jesus — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Lutheran Book of Worship 104)
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 336)
Offertory: Improvisation
Communion Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 107)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Lutheran Book of Worship 316)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Lutheran Book of Worship 423)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Extravagant Devotion"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Lyman Hitchcock
Ushers: Morissa Moore and Mackenzie Colston
Greeters: Larry and Sue Berg
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 Room 15
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 14
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Personnel Committee meets at 9:45 a.m.
Prelude: Lord Jesus, I Know Quite Well — Dietrich Buxtehude; I Call to Thee, Lord Jesus — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Lutheran Book of Worship 104)
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 336)
Offertory: Jesus Christ The Apple Tree — Elizabeth Poston (Adult Choir)
Communion Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 107)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Lutheran Book of Worship 316)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Lutheran Book of Worship 423)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Extravagant Devotion"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Carol Seaman
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller
Greeter: Ellen Mills
Nursery: Jane Warner and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Mary Krupinski
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Bread and Wine: Mark and Charlene Braun
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
New Members will be received at both services — Reception of Welcome between services.
Please remember in your prayers new members received on March 28th:
Allan and Penny Buhr and children Jacob, Allison, and Rachel, transferring from Messiah Lutheran in Brownsburg.
Jim and Kay Eagleman and son Kurt. Jim is a park naturalist in Brown Co. State Park. Kay teaches at Columbus North High School.
Karl Eagleman, son of Jim and Kay, is a grad student at IU
Jeffrey Franz and Ruth Engs-Franz. Jeff is an Engineer with Crane and Ruth is a semi-retired IU Professor.
Michael Hall, originally from California, is a stockbroker.
Christina Heisser and Matthew Keadle are engaged and planning an August wedding. Christina is pursuing a PhD in Latin American History. Matt is a recent IU Grad.
Bryce and Ryan McKee, sons of Pr. Lyle. Both are I.U. students
Pete and Maria Miller live in Springville. They are new parents of Alexandra who was baptized at St. Thomas on March 7, by her grandfather, Pr. Richard Miller.
Renee Rich, originally from Minnesota, joins her son Kaleb who was baptized at St. Thomas in November.
Ron and Cindy Oshlund and children Chris and Allison. Ron is retired Physician and Cindy works at St. Mark
UMC.
Mark and Rosalie Savage and infant daughter Katherine. Mark is a scientist for Crane and Rosalie is managing editor for University Press.
Richard Weichert, transferring from Grace Lutheran in River Forest, IL.
Confirmation Class meets from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. — pizza, planning, bible study, and fun!
Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Your prayers and presence are requested at a service of installation for the Reverend Jan Wiersma Halverson as Transformational Pastor of Abundant Grace Lutheran Church in Greenwood IN at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service.
[LWF News: Close Cooperation among Faith Communities a Prerequisite to Africa's Unity]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Commends Religious Groups' Initiatives in Resolving Conflict in Africa]
Monday March 29, 2004
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the Church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Advocates for Global Poverty, AIDS Funds ]
[LWF News: African Religious Leaders Urged to Use their Influence to Pre-empt Conflict]
[LWF News: Inter-Faith Leaders Prioritize Collaboration with Regional Networks for Africa's Economic Growth]
Tuesday March 30, 2004
LCM Movie Night at Rose House at 7:00 p.m.
Resolutions to be considered by the 2004 Synod Assembly, other than those submitted from conference assemblies, must be received in the Synod Office by 5:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Projects Win in 2004 Wilbur Awards Competition]
[ELCA News: ELCA Communicators Receive 2004 DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards]
[ENS News: From the Presiding Bishop for the Via Media gathering]
[ENS News: Mission Statement of Via Media USA]
[ENS News: Via Media groups unite in Atlanta meeting]
[ENS News: Via Media members speak out...]
[ENS News: 'Via Media' groups appeal to the center]
[ENS News: Rowan Williams convenes interreligious seminar in Washington, D.C.]
[LCMS News: 'Board Briefs VII' addresses making legal opinions public]
[LWF News: First Lady of Lesotho: Increase in AIDS Orphans Leads to Major Social Upheaval]
Wednesday March 31, 2004
Lenten Luncheon and Retired Group Planning Session at 11:00 a.m.
The Retired Group will provide Soup, Salad, Dessert and Table Service. We will eat our soup and salad at 11:00 a.m. Following the Noon Lenten Service (spoken liturgy), we will have Dessert and our Planning Session.
Spoken liturgy at noon — the lesson is Ezekiel 37: 1-14
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 7:20 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Organ Meditation by Dr. Marilyn Keiser, Chancellor's Professor of Music, at 7:00 p.m.
Windows of Comfort: "and call her blessed", "beside the still waters" — Dan Locklair
Concerto in b minor: allegro, adagio, allegro — Johann Walther
Two Hymn-Tune Preludes: Ah, Holy Jesus; My Faith Looks up to Thee — Mark Jones
Prelude on Psalm 130:1 "Out of the deep have I cried unto Thee, O Lord" — Herbert Howells
Lenten Compline at 7:30 p.m. — the lesson is Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Hymn of Light: O Light Whose Splendor Thrills (With One Voice 728)
Hymn of the Day: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 315)
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "Glimmers of Light: Deliverance Foreshadowed"
Early Registration deadline for Gather Us In — the North American Reconciling in Christ conference from July 22 to 25 at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, which is also the Biennial Assembly of Lutherans Concerned/North America, marking its 30th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Reconciling in Christ program.
[LDR News: California Fires Update]
[LCMS News: World Mission cancels this year's 'New Directions' conference]
[LCMS News: Paul Maier on Jennings' TV Special]
[LCMS News: Laborers For Christ program expands services]
John Donne, priest, 1631 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Wednesday 31 March 2004 22;55
