Saturday May 1, 2004
Garden Work Day from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Andrew J. Kotylo's DM organ recital at 4:00 p.m.
Prelude and Fugue in e minor, BWV 548 "The Wedge" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Studien für den Pedal-Flügel, Op. 56: IV. Study in A-flat Major — Robert Schumann
Pastorale — Jean Jules Aimable Roger-Ducasse
Symphonie Romane, Op. 73: Choral — Charles-Marie Widor
Symphonie No. 6 in g minor, Op. 42, No. 2: Allegro — Charles-Marie Widor
St. Philip and St. James, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)
May 2, 2004
Fourth Sunday Of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Sonata, Op. 65 No. 1: Allegro — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! (Lutheran Book of Worship 144)
Hymn of the Day: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Lutheran Book of Worship 456)
Offertory: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need — Virgil Thomson (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Have No Fear Little Flock (Lutheran Book of Worship 476)
Communion Hymn: The Lord's My Shepherd (Lutheran Book of Worship 451)
Sending Hymn: He is Arisen! Glorious Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 138)
Postlude: Sonata, Op. 65 No. 1: Allegro maestoso — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "A Heavenly Throng"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Morissa Moore and Susan Colston
Greeters: John and Renee Steele
Nursery: Joan Burt
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: Sonata, Op. 65 No. 1: Allegro — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! (Lutheran Book of Worship 144)
Hymn of the Day: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Lutheran Book of Worship 456)
Offertory: Berceuse — Louis Vierne
Communion Hymn: Have No Fear Little Flock (Lutheran Book of Worship 476)
Communion Hymn: The Lord's My Shepherd (Lutheran Book of Worship 451)
Sending Hymn: He is Arisen! Glorious Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 138)
Postlude: Sonata, Op. 65 No. 1: Allegro maestoso — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "A Heavenly Throng"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Lector: Sandy Arnold
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Greeter: Katie Anderson
Nursery: Rosie Savage and Ben Wood
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Worship Committee
Bread and Wine: Pauline Caldwell
Our thanks to guest organist, Jessica French, filling in for Michael Bennett today
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. This will be the last student lunch until fall.
Personnel Committee meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery
New Members Committee meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Pastor's Office
BREAD FOR THE WORLD OFFERING OF LETTERS
Bread for the world is
a hunger organization that uses taxpayer dollars and the US government
to help world hunger. Each year this organization has an "Offering
of Letters" campaign where people are urged to write to their
congresspersons to support legislation to reduce world hunger. This
year's Offering of Letters is for a piece of legislation called The
Millennium Challenge. It is an assistance program aimed at reducing
poverty in the world's poorest countries. There are many other
involved churches in Bloomington.
Today there will be temple talks and an offering of letters between services, in the narthex.
First Communion Class April 25 and May 2 from 12:30 1:30 p.m. (Bring your own simple lunch if you desire) Parents who want to attend for the sake of a refresher are, of course, welcome. The day for First Communion will be Sunday May 16 at both services.
Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Thomas Fielding's DM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Tuba Tune — Norman Cocker
Prélude, fugue et variation, Op. 18 — César Franck
Prelude and fugue in G Major, BWV 550 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Dramatic-Lyric — David H. Johnson
Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue — Healey Willan
Rev. Ann Svennungsen, president of the Fund for Theological Education and ELCA pastor is the featured speaker on Day 1
Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 3, 2004
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: Lutherans Continue to 'Stand With Africa' in Unique Ways]
[ELCA News: Rimbo Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod]
[ENS News: 9/11 exhibit unveiled in historic chapel]
[LWF News: German Lutheran Church Body Favors Closer Cooperation with EKD]
[LWF News: Ecumenical Dialogue Must Continue on Celebration of the Eucharist]
Tuesday May 4, 2004
[ENS News: Kofi Annan opens Trinity Institute's conference on Naming Evil]
[UN Press Release: If evil must be named, it is 'intolerance, exclusion', Secretary-General tells Trinity Institute conference]
Monica, mother of Augustine, 387 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday May 5, 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.
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.
[LWF News: Liberia: Providing Alternative Livelihoods for Ex-Combatants Major Challenge after Demobilization]
[NCC News: Two New Books Focus on Important Pieces of Ecumenical History]
Thursday May 6, 2004
IK Synod Social Ministry Committee meets at 10:30 a.m. in Room 7
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Discusses Church Governance, Consultations]
[ELCA News: ELCA Seminaries Plan 2004 Commencements]
[ELCA News: ELCA 'Plan for Mission,' Restructuring Enters Phase Two]
[ENS News: Prison ministers see political winds shift towards re-entry, training]
[LWF News: UN Commission's 'No-Action' Mechanism Blocking Assessment of Human Rights Violations]
[LWF News: Haiti: Coffee — A Symbol of Hope]
[NCC News: NCC Expresses Sadness, Indignation at Mounting Death Toll, Chaos in Iraq; Torture of Iraqi Prisoners]
Friday May 7, 2004
"In Faith, Women Shape the Future Through Friendship"
Church Women United invite women of St. Thomas to May Friendship Luncheon and Program at 12:00 p.m. at McDoel Baptist Church. Tickets are $5 in the St. Thomas Office; purchase by May 3.
[ENS News: College for Bishops announces training for new bishops]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop nominating committee issues position description ]
[ENS News: Church leaders press Bush on problems facing Holy Land Christians ]
[LWF News: Churches Warn of "New Line of Demarcation" as More Countries Join European Union]
[NCC News: U.S. Church Leaders Press President Bush on Problems Facing Holy Land Christians]
Saturday May 8, 2004
May 9, 2004
Fifth Sunday Of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
Entrance Hymn: We Know that Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 189)
Hymn of the Day: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Lutheran Book of Worship 331)
Offertory: Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether — Harold W. Friedell (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill (Lutheran Book of Worship 353)
Communion Hymn: Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! (Lutheran Book of Worship 147)
Sending Hymn: My God, How Wonderful Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 524)
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Sense of an Ending"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Diane McCurry
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Marcella Calvert
Nursery: Mary Sasse
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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
LCM Students meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 3
Baptismal Hymn: I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry (With One Voice 770)
Hymn of the Day: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Lutheran Book of Worship 331)
Offertory: Pastoral on "Engleberg" — Michael Burnhardt
Communion Hymn: May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill (Lutheran Book of Worship 353)
Communion Hymn: Hallelujah! Jesus Lives! (Lutheran Book of Worship 147)
Sending Hymn: My God, How Wonderful Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 524)
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Sense of an Ending"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Charles Sweet
Acolyte: Katie Schmidt
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Kaye Hill
Greeters: Bob and Jane Warner
Nursery: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Charlene Braun and Mary Sasse
Flowers: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Bread and Wine: John and Diane McCurry
We welcome this morning through Holy Baptism Thomas Burchfield Foley, born March 11, 2003 to Chris and Maren Foley. Chris and Maren will be joining St. Thomas on June 6.
Our thanks to Sunday School children assisting in the worship service this morning — Allison Buhr, Joshua Lipe Melton and John Isaacson.
A 16 voice choir of IU singers and an ensemble of instrumentalists from the Early Music Institute will present an all-Bach concert conducted by Jennifer Loux. The program includes the beautiful Cantata "Actus Tragicus", BWV 106, and the exuberant motet "Singet dem Herrn", BWV 225, as well as solo pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. and should not last over an hour.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
May 10 to 13, 2004
LERN meets at the Doubletree Downtown Hotel, Omaha
Monday May 10, 2004
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study is starting a new course on the Gospel of Luke using Kerygma materials and techniques at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7. Child care is available with advance notice.
[ELCA News: ELCA Files Suit Against Insurance Companies in Texas Case]
[ENS News: Hispanic woman elected bishop suffragan in Olympia]
[ENS News: Endowed parishes urge continuing dialogue; Middle East primate brings message of hope]
Tuesday May 11, 2004
Altar Guild meets at 7:00 p.m. at Jean Brown's home
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Office
[ELCA News: ELCA, Disciples of Christ Begin New Ecumenical Dialogue]
[ELCA News: Leonard Schulze to Leave ELCA Leadership Post with DHES]
[ENS News: Visa restrictions threaten mission work in Jerusalem]
[NCC News: NCC Releases Ecumenical Pastoral Letter on Iraq]
Wednesday May 12, 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.
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: Pamela Jolicoeur Named President of ELCA's Concordia College]
[ENS News: Paths Crossing XVI builds partnerships between cultures]
[ENS News: Episcopalians support assault-weapons ban in Mother's Day march]
[ENS News: Griswold joins ecumenical pastoral letter on Iraq]
[LCMS News: 'Lutheran Witness' wins EPA awards}
[LWF News: Sami People Support Autonomy within Church of Sweden]
[NCC News: NCC Issues Statement on Devolution of the Iraq Crisis]
Thursday May 13, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: Lutheran Network on Mental Illness Renews Dedication]
[LCMS News: Task force chairman sees potential for change in Synod]
May 14 to 16, 2004
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly meets at the Evansville Convention Center and Executive Inn, Evansville, Indiana.
This year's theme is: "Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world." Voting delegates are Pastor Lyle McKee, Ellen Mills and Charles Sweet.
Friday May 14, 2004
[ELCA News: Former Pastor's Misconduct Leads to Review of ELCA Policies]
[ELCA News: Murray Finck Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Pacifica Synod ]
[LWF News: ELCA Governing Body Urges US President Bush to Reconsider Support for Israel's Actions]
[LWF News: New Title "Zephania Kameeta - Im Wind der Befreiung"]
[LWF News: Danish Church Delegation Warns of Threatening Humanitarian Disaster in Israel-Palestine]
[LWF News: LWF Executive Committee Member Barnett Calls for Solidarity at UN Women's Meeting]
[LWF News: Mark Brown New LWF Representative in Jerusalem]
Saturday May 15, 2004
BMDG's monthly discussion, an Open Discussion on Islam, will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 1A of the Monroe County Library.
Together we will look for answers to the following common questions:
How can we reconcile the absolute power of God/Allah with human free will? They always seem to be limiting, if not contradicting each other.
Are we really free to do what we want to do? If so, how is God/Allah's power absolute then?
If God/Allah knows everything including our destiny why did He set us free to choose what we want to do? What is the point in having free will?
and even more questions to that effect...
We will discuss the questions from an Islamic point of view, but we are expecting contributions from other perspectives.
May 16, 2004
Sixth Sunday Of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Air — Gerre Hancock
Entrance Hymn: Awake, O Sleeper (With One Voice 745)
Hymn of the Day: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen (With One Voice 674)
Offertory: Largo in G — George Frederick Handel
Communion Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide (With One Voice 676)
Communion Hymn: Blessed Assurance (With One Voice 699)
Sending Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (With One Voice 649)
Postlude: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing — Healey Willan
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Holy City"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Susan Colston
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Jeff and Ruth Engs-Franz
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 — "Ethics in the Workplace"
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
Prelude: Air — Gerre Hancock
Baptismal Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 474)
Hymn of the Day: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen (With One Voice 674)
Offertory: I Will Sing with the Spirit — John Rutter (Adult and Children's Choirs)
Communion Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide (With One Voice 676)
Communion Hymn: Blessed Assurance (With One Voice 699)
Sending Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (With One Voice 649)
Postlude: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing — Healey Willan
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Holy City"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Nursery: Cindy Ohslund
Council Coordinator: Mary Krupinski
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Jean Brown
Flowers: Dotty Mitchell
Bread and Wine: Carol Seaman
We welcome this morning through Holy Baptism Isabel Grace Stults, daughter of Rick and Rachel Stults, and sister to Drew and Haley.
First Communion will be celebrated at both services — the new communicants will be served first at the Eucharist, along with their families. Those receiving First Communion are: Sydney Arnold, daughter of Dean and Sandy; Kevin Bauer, son of Carl and Chris; Jacob Buhr, son of Allan and Penny; Madolin Garl, daughter of Tim and Jennifer; and Sarah Julovich, daughter of Jim and Brenda.
The Annual Program Meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m., following a pitch-in lunch. Child care will be provided.
On the agenda are elections for Congregation Council, report on the current budget, and reports from leaders and committees in the areas of ministry and programming. Dean Arnold, Allan Buhr, Missy Eichmiller, Jeff Franz, Dave Pavolka and Dan Seegert will be standing for election. Their biographies are available in the narthex. Others wishing to submit their names for election must contact the Church Office by midnight, May 10.
Those completing council terms are Frank Nierzwicki, Kris Stewart, Dean Arnold and Margrethe O'Connor. We thank them for giving us their time and talents.
The nominees for the two open positions on the Mission Endowment Fund committee to be voted on are: Sue Berg for the two-year position and Allan Buhr for the three-year position.
Congregation Program Meeting elects council members, accepts revised budget
Monday May 17, 2004
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[LCMS News: Bush gives commencement address at Concordia University Wisconsin]
Tuesday May 18, 2004
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: James Stuck Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Indiana-Kentucky Synod]
[ENS News: Contextual awareness crucial to church planting success ]
[NCC News: NCC Executive Board asks urgent intervention in The Sudan]
Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, 1160 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday May 19, 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.
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: Hallberg Appointed Director of New ELCA Development Services]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's Letter to Chaplains in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait]
[ENS News: Scientists and Religious Leaders issue Letter on Climate Change]
Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday May 20, 2004
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ENS News: Director of Episcopal News Service announced]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's statement on seizure of church property in Sudan]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold's statement regarding Israel]
The Ascension Of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday May 21, 2004
[ELCA News: ELCA Deaconess Community Elects Anne Keffer Directing Deaconess]
[ELCA News: Lohrmann Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Northwestern Ohio Synod]
[ENS News: National workshop celebrates the gift of Christian unity]
[LWF News: Head of Australian Ecumenical Body Lauds LWF Humanitarian Work]
[LWF News: India: "What DWS Gave Us Cannot Be Repaid"]
[LWF News: Political Instability Puts Pressure on LWF/DWS Nepal Program]
John Eliot, missionary to the American Indians, 1690 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday May 22, 2004
Peace and Justice Workshop: Hunger will be held at St. Charles Church from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch is provided. This is a good place to network with other churches to work together on the issues of peace, justice and hunger in our world. Please contact Kari Isaacson if you are interested.
May 23, 2004
Seventh Sunday Of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Lutheran Book of Worship 543)
Hymn of the Day: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 158)
Offertory: Sing with the Spirit — John Rutter (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 474)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 336)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Ascension, The Spirit, and Unity"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeters: Jeff Franz and Ruth Engs-Franz
Nursery: Renee Steele
Council Coordinator: Kathy McDonald
Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m. This is the last day of Sunday Church School until fall.
SCS Programs for children ages 3 years through sixth grade.
Senior High Forum in the Youth House
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — "Ethics in the Workplace" The speaker for today is Marsha R. Bradford, MS, JD Director, Safe and Civil City Program from the Mayor's Office
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 16
Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Lutheran Book of Worship 543)
Hymn of the Day: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 158)
Communion Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 474)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 336)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Ascension, The Spirit, and Unity"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Hayley Chrzastowski
Server: Bob Burt
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Jonathan Williams
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Sam Eichmiller
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Pauline Caldwell
Flowers: Lynn and Carol Brown
Bread and Wine: Art and Meg Lindeman
Our Thanks to Rita Pavolka, serving as organist this morning while Michael Bennett is away. Thanks also to Dave Pavolka for the special musical offering in today's Services.
Thanks to Ellen Mills for her report to the congregation at both services on the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly held May 14 to 16.
Another report, much too long to be read during the service, is also available.
A Thank-You Breakfast for all Sunday Church School teachers and volunteers and their families will be held at 8:45 a.m. Please RSVP to Sandy Arnold.
Those who wish to become members of St. Thomas are invited to attend an orientation to the congregation at 9:45 a.m. Most of those who have expressed an interest in joining the congregation recently are doing so by transfer from another Lutheran congregation (or a congregation of a denomination with which we are in full communion). Hence we are holding this single introductory class. Through consultation with Pastor Lyle, members may also be received by affirmation of faith from other Christian denominations.
Acolyte Training at 12:30 p.m. will be offered for all First Communicants and a refresher course for those who currently serving or who have been trained and not currently in service.
Serving as an acolyte during the worship is a very important duty for all 5th through 8th grade students. Please pick up your copy of Accolades for Acolytes in the Church Office and read through the brochure prior to the training.
If you cannot be in attendance, please let Pastor Lyle or the Church Office know. Lunch — pizza — will be provided.
Youth Group meet at church at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a whitewater rafting trip, possibly the weekend of July 31 — please check your summer schedules! Then on to Pizza Hut at 6:00 p.m. (no cost), and over to Putt-Putt (bring $3), ending at 7:00 p.m.
The Retired Group invites MEMBERS and FRIENDS of ST. THOMAS to join them on Sunday May 23 for lunch and a tour of the former Canada House and Grounds. After the 2nd service we will lunch at the New China Buffet at 2616 E Third and then tour the Canada House. For more information call the Burts or Warners by MAY 20.
Ludwig Nommensen, missionary to Sumatra, 1918 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 24, 2004
June Newsletter Deadline
Alternate Service Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study is starting a new course on the Gospel of Luke using Kerygma materials and techniques at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7. Child care is available with advance notice.
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Builders Plan Seven Construction Projects for 2004 ]
[ENS News: Archbishop Robin Eames addresses the Church Club of New York]
[ENS News: 'To listen and go on listening': A conversation with Archbishop Robin Eames]
[LDR News: Midwest Spring Storms]
Nicolaus Copernicus, 1543; Leonhard Euler, 1783; teachers (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday May 25, 2004
[ELCA News: Lutherans Respond To Storms in the Midwest]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets With Kofi Annan on U.N. Role in Iraq ]
[NCC News: Church Leaders Meet with Kofi Annan on Iraq, Urge Significant U.N. Role]
Wednesday May 26, 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.
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 Launches Web Site to Help Place Lay Ministers]
[ELCA News: ELCA's Mosaic Television Features Documentary on St. Paul]
[LWF News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets with Kofi Annan on UN Role in Iraq]
Shavuot - Jewish
Thursday May 27, 2004
dePaul School Assembly
[ELCA News: Lutherans Continue to 'Pour Justice to the Brim']
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force on Education Organizes Study Materials]
[NCC News: NCC, Faith Groups Nationwide Host Memorial Services For Iraq War Dead]
[NCC News: Tears, Flowers Mark May 27 Memorial Service in D.C. for All Iraq War Dead]
John Calvin, renewer of the Church, 1564 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday May 28, 2004
[ELCA News: Lutheran Vespers To Air in Cleveland Beginning June 6]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Signs Statement on Overcoming Poverty]
[ENS News: Episcopalians march on Sudanese embassy in Washington]
[LCMS News: Board leaves programs intact for 2004-05 Synod budget]
[LWF News: The Balkans - Returning Home: LWF Regional Program Offers Hope for a Fresh Start]
Saturday May 29, 2004
Vigil Of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)
Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, 1637 (Liturgical Color: White)
May 30, 2004
The Day Of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In (Lutheran Book of Worship 459)
Hymn of the Day: When Peace, like a River (Lutheran Book of Worship 346)
Offertory: Veni, Creator Spiritus — Libby Larsen
Communion Hymn: Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove (Lutheran Book of Worship 284)
Communion Hymn: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 523)
Sending Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire (Lutheran Book of Worship 473)
Postlude: Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Peace is Yours"
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Gene Laughman and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeters: David and Debbie Nixon
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Kathy McDonald
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist — Johann Sebastian Bach
Baptismal Hymn: Dearest Jesus, We Are Here (Lutheran Book of Worship 187)
Hymn of the Day: When Peace, like a River (Lutheran Book of Worship 346)
Offertory: Come, Spirit Divine — Hugo Pistler (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove (Lutheran Book of Worship 284)
Communion Hymn: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling (Lutheran Book of Worship 523)
Sending Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire (Lutheran Book of Worship 473)
Postlude: Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist — Johann Sebastian Bach
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Peace is Yours"
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Ellen Mills
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Sandy Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Allan and Penny Buhr
Nursery: Janet Ellis and Meg Garl
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Susan Lehr
Flowers: The Garl Family
Bread and Wine: Tim and Deb Moore
We celebrate the Baptism of Katherine Helene Savage, infant daughter of Rosie and Mark at the 10:15 service this morning. Sponsors are Michelle and Mike Kennedy.
Monday May 31, 2004
Application Deadline for Evergreen Youth Television Summer Camp at Pacific Lutheran University accepting youth entering grades 10 to 12 in the Fall of 2004. The Summer Camp will be held from July 21 to August 1, 2004. Cost is $600, not including incidental expenses.
Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Church Office is closed for Memorial Day.
[ENS News: New program seeks to encourage younger ordained ministers]
The Visitation (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Tuesday 1 June 2004 17:58
