Thursday July 1, 2004
Everyone is invited to the St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th at 7:00 p.m. for an Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace in Iraq. This will occur the day following the official "transition" in Iraq. The service is sponsored by the TriParish Peace and Justice Group of the three Bloomington Catholic parishes.
Registration deadline for spiritual gathering for Christian women, Come to Jesus Now, which will be held at the Lima, Ohio, Holiday Inn. on July 30 and 31. Please contact the Church Office if you are interested.
Personnel Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7
[ENS News: Episcopal News Service launches new Daybook feature]
[ENS News: Union of Black Episcopalians, new national missioner strengthen shared ministry]
[LCMS News: White House National Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives]
McKenzie Head's Birthday
Catherine Winkworth, 1878; John Mason Neale, 1866; hymnwriters (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday July 2, 2004
[ELCA News: Lutherans Continue Disaster Relief Across Country]
[ENS News: From historic colonial churches, contemporary perspectives on freedom]
[LCMS News: 'Singing marathon' to mark Brazil church centennial]
Joshua Lipe's Birthday
Renee Steele's Birthday
Saturday July 3, 2004
David Caldwell's Birthday
Janet Ellis' Birthday
July 4, 2004
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 9) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Air — Johann Sebastian Bach (Phil May, piccolo trumpet)
Entrance Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness (With One Voice 771)
Hymn of the Day: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Lutheran Book of Worship 290)
Communion Hymn: Day by Day (With One Voice 746)
Communion Hymn: One Bread, One Body (With One Voice 710)
Sending Hymn: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (With One Voice 752)
Postlude: Concerto in D Major: Allegro — Georg Philipp Telemann (Phil May, piccolo trumpet)
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "God's Wide Mercy"
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Jennifer Garl
Acolyte: Chris Ohslund
Server: Karl Eagleman
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Ellen Mills
Nursery: Katie Schmidt and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Paul Reynolds
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Marilyn Harder
Flowers: Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Mike and Jaydene Laros
"Fellowship on the Fourth" — after the service, we will have a time of fellowship, both indoors and outdoors, as you are comfortable. Bring your own picnic lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided.
Special thanks to our musicians today and especially to Lissa May filling for organist Michael Bennett.
Bloomington Community Band will give a pre-parade concert at 2:00 p.m. on the west lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse.
Monday July 5, 2004
Church Office Closed
MacKenzie Colston's Birthday
July 6 to 9, 2004
PILGRIMS (Grades 1-3) at Lutheran Hills
A great first camp experience for those entering grades 1-3. A shortened week allows four busy days of general camp activities geared towards a young age group. Enrollment is limited in order to keep living groups small and allow for extra individual attention. Activities: arts and crafts, singing, Bible study, games, swimming. $135.
Tuesday July 6, 2004
Personnel Meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7
[ENS News: Pipes & Pedals in L.A., Hip Hop in New York]
[ENS News: Campus ministers gather in Kentucky]
Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday July 7, 2004
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon 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.
Confirmation Class meets from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Executive Committee Long Range Planning at 7:00 p.m. in Room 3
[ELCA News: ELCA STaR Ministry Alliance Forms At First Annual Meeting]
Mychal Doering's Birthday
Thursday July 8, 2004
[NCC News: NCC Celebrates a Victory in Campaign to Prevent Hasan Family's Deportation]
[NCC News: July 12 'Religion-Related Violence' Workshop to Inform Sept. 11 Dialogue in NYC]
July 9 to 11, 2004
Lift Every Voice, A Multicultural Gathering—In Praise, In Song, and in Dance in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by the ELCA Commission for Multicultural Ministries.
Friday July 9, 2004
[ENS News: Both sides prepare for gay marriage showdown in Senate]
[NCC News: NCC's Edgar, Kireopoulos Travel to Honduras to Support Effort Against Illegal Logging]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Edwards and Religion]
Tim Garl's Birthday
Mark Savage's Birthday
Jan Wiersma Halverson's Birthday
Saturday July 10, 2004
July 11 to 16, 2004
TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills
A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $225.
Sr. High Servant Camp at Lutheran Hills
A Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon camp week that includes familiar camp activities with a "servant" theme. High school campers will assist with Habitat-For-Humanity type Humanity service projects in the Lutheran Hills area and with general on-site camp property projects. Participants must be entering grades 10-12. $225.
GUITAR CAMP (Grades 6-12) at Lutheran Hills
A week for beginning guitarists who want to learn to play their favorite camp songs, refine guitar skills, or simply want to learn playing the guitar for the first time. Along with the usual great camp activities, participants spend three hours daily in class. Luke Simpson, professional musician, will lead the program and be assisted by other LOM guitar-playing summer staff. Participants will take home a personal copy of the LOM camp songbook, give a guitar concert at a local nursing home, and play a concert for family members prior to Friday afternoon pickup on July 16th. $225.
July 11, 2004
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 10) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Cantata 29 "We Thank Thee, Lord": Sinfonia — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)
Hymn of the Day: Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go (Lutheran Book of Worship 505)
Offertory: Symphony V: Adagio — Charles Marie Widor
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Communion Hymn: Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult (Lutheran Book of Worship 494)
Sending Hymn: Lead on, O King Eternal (Lutheran Book of Worship 495)
Postlude: Symphony I: Final — Louis Vierne
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "A Lateral Spirit"
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Nancy Melhorn
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Renee Steele
Council Coordinator: Sam Eichmiller
Prelude: Cantata 29 "We Thank Thee, Lord": Sinfonia — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)
Hymn of the Day: Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go (Lutheran Book of Worship 505)
Offertory: How Can I Keep From Singing — Robert Lowry
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Communion Hymn: Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult (Lutheran Book of Worship 494)
Sending Hymn: Lead on, O King Eternal (Lutheran Book of Worship 495)
Postlude: Symphony I: Final — Louis Vierne
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "A Lateral Spirit"
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Margrethe O'Connor
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Bob Warner
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Kaye Hill
Greeters: Eric and Kari Isaacson
Nursery: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Missy Eichmiller
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Mary Sasse
Flowers: John and Renee Steele
Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg
Steve and Kris Frampton (new members) invite all St. Thomas folk to their Log Home Open House on July 11, 2:00-9:00 p.m. Maps are available in the Narthex.
[LCMS News: Kieschnick opens 62nd Regular Convention]
[LCMS News: LCMS is about seeking and saving, Kieschnick tells opening worship]
[LCMS News: Synod re-elects Gerald Kieschnick president, elects William Diekelman first vice president]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick's report includes remarks on 9/11 controversy]
[LCMS News: Pre-convention activities focus on 'Ablaze!,' 'Pentecost 2000+']
[LCMS News: First convention Bible study: Pilgrims with Hope-Filled Hearts]
[LCMS News: LCMS Convention elects second through fifth vice presidents]
[LCMS News: Delegates affirm Mission 21st Century 'response to Great Commission']
Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday July 12, 2004
[ENS News: Asian-American Episcopalians view evangelism with "20/20" vision]
[LCMS News: Convention sets separate boards for colleges, seminaries]
[LCMS News: Synod declares fellowship with Kenyan Lutheran church]
[LCMS News: Vessey urges support of 'For the Sake of the Church']
[LCMS News: Convention re-elects Hartwig, Kuchta]
[LCMS News: Bylaw addition relates to RSO church workers]
[LCMS News: LCMS delegates adopt bylaw to clarify elections process]
[LCMS News: Convention adopts mission, teacher-education resolutions]
Pauline Caldwell's Birthday
Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday July 13, 2004
[ENS News: Spanish-language sermons in focus with College of Preachers]
[LCMS News: Convention addresses 'neighbors' needs]
[LCMS News: Delegates and leaders urged to personal mission]
[LCMS News: Synod affirms marriage as lifelong one man-one woman union]
[LCMS News: Convention rejects change of translation for new hymnal catechism]
[LCMS News: LLL president greets Synod convention]
[LCMS News: Convention OKs $100 million `Ablaze!` fund-raising effort]
[LCMS News: Convention adopts resolution that seeks to foster peace in Synod]
[LCMS News: Seeking the `lost` is the greatest task, says Bible study leader]
[LCMS News: 'We must do well to do good,' Thrivent chairman tells convention]
[LCMS News: Delegates approve bylaw changes on ecclesiastical supervision, dispute resolution]
[LCMS News: Convention thanks God for post 9/11 aid]
[LCMS News: Convention elects six to Board of Directors]
Wednesday July 14, 2004
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon 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.
[ENS News: Federal Marriage Amendment fails; Episcopalians in Senate evenly divided]
[LCMS News: Three incumbents, three new members elected to Board of Directors]
[LCMS News: Convention commemorates Black higher ed, supports family life ministers on roster]
[LCMS News: Convention amends LCMS Articles, Bylaws to clarify Board responsibilities]
[LCMS News: Delegates ask for sem funding plan, promotion of stewardship ed]
[LCMS News: Convention commends civic-events guidelines to help church workers]
[LCMS News: Convention says to keep talking with ELCA]
[LCMS News: Zehnder: Share the Gospel with everyone who's alive]
[LCMS News: LWML is 'more than a meeting,' auxiliary president tells convention]
[LCMS News: Convention affirms laity ministry programs, amends Commissioned Ministry Colloquy bylaws]
[LCMS News: ELCA leader expresses appreciation for convention action to continue discussions]
[LCMS News: Delegates approve new hymnal as 'official' for use in Synod]
[NCC News: "Christian Principles in an Election Year" Offer Criteria for Judging Candidates]
[NCC News: NCC General Secretary Arrested in Protest Outside Sudan Embassy]
July 15 to 18, 2004
Global Mission Event at Montana State University, Bozeman Montana.
Samuel Polansky's Birthday
Thursday July 15, 2004
[ENS News: Newsmakers; Asian Ministries missioner profile]
[LCMS News: Resolutions note Black ministry anniversary, back schools, affirm 'responsible' worship]
[LCMS News: Convention completes elections to boards and commissions]
[LCMS News: Convention adopts revised `Handbook`]
[LCMS News: Delegates ask for seminary funding plan, promotion of stewardship education]
[LCMS News: Convention votes to amend procedure for filling vacancies]
[LCMS News: Delegates clarify `interim` appointments]
[LCMS News: Convention moves outreach ministry, urges short-term mission service]
[LCMS News: Delegates adopt human care resolutions]
[LCMS News: Convention says women may hold all offices that do not involve pastoral functions]
[LCMS News: Last action of convention affirms preaching, teaching creation]
[LCMS News: Delegates approve Houston as site for 2007 Convention]
Matt Keadle's Birthday
Vladimir, first Christian ruler of Russia, 1015; Olga, confessor, 969 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday July 16, 2004
[ELCA News: Lutherans Gather To Celebrate, Discuss Multicultural Ministries]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Expresses Appreciation For LCMS Action]
[ENS News: Call for Comment: Women and Ordination]
[ENS News: Parliament of World Religions affirms 'pathways to peace']
[LWF News: LWF Delegation Joins 7,000 Worshippers in Celebration of 118 Years of Lutheran Mission in Papua New Guinea]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Affirms Evangelism Impact of Member Churches in Papua New Guinea]
[NCC News: NCC Joins Wide NGO Appeal to U.N. on Sudan Darfur Crisis]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Black Churches and Gay Marriage]
Saturday July 17, 2004
BMDG presents an open discussion from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Room 1A of the Monroe County Library on "The meaning of fasting in Islam".
Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, 1566 (Liturgical Color: White)
July 18 to 23, 2004
PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills
A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $225.
TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills
A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $225.
July 18, 2004
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 11) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Prelude on "Slane" — Healey Willan
Entrance Hymn: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (With One Voice 730)
Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Offertory: Lord of the Dance (Pauline Caldwell and Gloria Hitchcock)
Communion Hymn: Come to Us, Creative Spirit (With One Voice 758)
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (With One Voice 711)
Sending Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Root of Life (With One Voice 688)
Postlude: Toccata in b minor — Eugène Gigout
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Mary and Martha: What Would Jesus Do?"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: John McCurry and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Debbie Moore
Prelude: Prelude on "Slane" — Healey Willan
Entrance Hymn: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (With One Voice 730)
Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Offertory: Breathe on Me Breath of God — Hatch/Jackson (Lynn Weddle, soloist)
Communion Hymn: Come to Us, Creative Spirit (With One Voice 758)
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (With One Voice 711)
Sending Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Root of Life (With One Voice 688)
Postlude: Toccata in b minor — Eugène Gigout
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Mary and Martha: What Would Jesus Do?"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Dan Rademacher
Lector: Dave Pavolka
Acolyte: Alison Welken
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Phil May and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Lester and Gladys Dorman
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Emily Garl
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai, Barb Unger and Charlene Braun
The rose on the altar announces the birth of Samuel Polansky, son of Vicki and Bill and brother to Davey. Welcome to God's world, Samuel.
Bread and Wine: Bob and Jane Warner
Rev. Ann Svennungsen, president of the Fund for Theological Education and ELCA pastor is the featured speaker on Day 1
BMDG invites you to a picnic at the Lion's Den Shelter in Upper Cascades Park at 2:30 p.m.
We'll Have:
Barbecued beef, veggie food and beverages
Plates, cups, napkins, & plastic silverware
Shelter reserved in case of rain
What to Bring:
Your extended family and friends!
3rd Annual "Acting Against Hunger" Benefit, an evening of food and theatre benefitting Bloomington Playwrights Project and the Community Kitchen Of Monroe County at 6:00 p.m. at 312 South Washington. Ticket price includes a wine and cheese reception, a dinner of simple homemade fare, and theatrical performances by BPP Ensemble of Artists members and Tavern Shakespeare.
Monday July 19, 2004
Evening Service Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Jubilee Ministry Centers receive $127,122 in new grants]
Carl Ziegler's Birthday
Tuesday July 20, 2004
Organizational meeting for Youth Rafting Trip will be held Tuesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall. Youth going on the trip, their parents, and the chaperones should attend. We will go over rules, sign release forms, hand out itineraries, etc.
[ENS News: Staff safe after one-alarm fire strikes Episcopal Church Center]
[ENS News: 'Reclaim evangelism' with Beverly Hills parish]
[ENS News: 'Reclaim evangelism' with Beverly Hills parish]
[NCC News: Ecumenical "Christian Principles in an Election Year" Offer Criteria for Judging Candidates]
July 21 to August 1, 2004
Evergreen Youth Television Summer Camp at Pacific Lutheran University accepting youth entering grades 10 to 12 in the Fall of 2004. Application Deadline is May 31, 2004.
July 21 to 25, 2004
Breaking Bread...Breaking Boundaries, a conference on worship co-sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada, will be held in Toronto.
Wednesday July 21, 2004
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon 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.
2005 Calendar Planning at 6:00 p.m. in Room 17.
Long-Range Planning Task Force at 7:00 p.m. in Room 17.
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury announces new Anglican Communion Secretary General]
[LWF News: AIDS Pandemic calls for Redefinition of Basic Ethical Questions]
Kari Isaacson's Birthday
Ali Smith's Birthday
July 22 to 25, 2004
Gather Us In, the North American Reconciling in Christ conference at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, is also the Biennial Assembly of Lutherans Concerned/North America, marking its 30th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Reconciling in Christ program.
Thursday July 22, 2004
[ENS News: In Baghdad, U.S. Army chaplain sees God at work in war zone]
Hayley Chrzastowski's Birthday
St.Mary Magdalene (Liturgical Color: White)
July 23 to 25, 2004
Indiana University's GLBT Office offers a weekend conference for youth-serving professionals who seek to be more sensitive to and to support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth, with an emphasis this year on GLBT youth of color. Registration may be made at www.smyhl.indiana.edu.
Friday July 23, 2004
[ENS News: House of Representatives declares genocide in Sudan]
[ENS News: Paris trialogue unites Jews, Muslims, Christians; On-line forum launched from talks at American Cathedral]
Birgitta of Sweden, 1373 (Liturgical Color: White)
Laurel Reynolds' Birthday
July 24 to 28, 2004
2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering in Orlando.
Saturday July 24, 2004
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Democrats and Religion]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Utah Gun Laws and the Church]
Andrew Fawbush's Birthday
Pioneer Day - Mormon Christian
July 25 to 30, 2004
PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills
A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $225.
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (Grades 4-9) at Lutheran Hills
A special week offered at Lutheran Hills. Performing Arts Camp is for youth who love singing and performing. Campers spend 4-5 hours each day working on a high energy Christian musical. A final choreographed production is presented to parents, families, and participants of XYZ Day on Friday afternoon, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Bob Sisson returns for his 11th season as director. $225.
July 25, 2004
St.James the Elder, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Prelude: Prelude on Psalm 34:6, Op. 32 no. 1 — Herbert Howells
Entrance Hymn: Earth and All Stars! (Lutheran Book of Worship 558)
Hymn of the Day: For All Your Saints, O Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 176)
Offertory: Rubrics: The Peace May Be Exchanged — Dan Locklair
Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Lutheran Book of Worship 173)
Communion Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine (Lutheran Book of Worship 508)
Sending Hymn: For All the Saints (Lutheran Book of Worship 174)
Postlude: Symphony No. 5: Toccata — Charles Marie Widor
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "When Will They Ever Learn?"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Prelude: Prelude on Psalm 34:6, Op. 32 no. 1 — Herbert Howells
Entrance Hymn: Earth and All Stars! (Lutheran Book of Worship 558)
Hymn of the Day: For All Your Saints, O Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 176)
Offertory: Rubrics: The Peace May Be Exchanged — Dan Locklair
Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Lutheran Book of Worship 173)
Communion Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine (Lutheran Book of Worship 508)
Sending Hymn: For All the Saints (Lutheran Book of Worship 174)
Postlude: Symphony No. 5: Toccata — Charles Marie Widor
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "When Will They Ever Learn?"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Dan Rademacher
Lector: Diane McCurry
Acolyte: Alison Welken
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Greeter: Marilyn Baughman
Nursery: Janet Ellis and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Jean Brown
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: John and Renee Steele
The rose on the altar announces the birth of Taylor Renee Flick, daughter of Sarah and Dale and newest grandchild of Kristine and Frank Stewart.
ST. THOMAS MEMBERS & FRIENDS You are all invited to a FAREWELL PARTY/PICNIC for our organist, MICHAEL BENNETT anytime between 11:30am and 6:00pm at the home of Jane and Bob Warner (on Lake Lemon) 6813 North Shore Drive. Bring meat to grill—and a dish to share, swimsuit and towel. We will provide drinks and ice cream. There will be swimming, tubing, pontoon boat rides, hot tub, soccer, croquet, volleyball, badminton, basketball, conversation, relaxation - come visit with one another. Please call or e-mail Jane and Bob if you have any questions. Direction/Maps will be available at church.
Retired Group Service Project: We are completing the menu plans for serving two meals at Lutheran Disability Ministries HandyCamp at Lutheran Hills on August 14th. Volunteers are needed to either prepare some of the items on the menus, or provide funds to purchase items. If you are interested in the latter, you may write a check payable to St. Thomas, entering "LDM Service Project" on the memo line, or place cash in an envelope labeled "LDM Service Project." Please place your donation in the offering plate no later than July 25th. If you are interested in helping Jane Warner prepare meat loaf or fruited Jell-O, please contact Jane. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Ellis. Thank you!
Monday July 26, 2004
August Newsletter Deadline
Seekers Bible Study is continuing 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.
[ENS News: Office of Government Relations reaches out for political conventions]
Ana Hanson's Birthday
Tuesday July 27, 2004
[ELCA News: ELCA and Scholastic Initiate Agreement]
[ENS News: Women's ordination: 30 ways to mark 30 years]
Jaydene Laros' Birthday
Dawn Smith's Birthday
Carolyn Sowinski's Birthday
Wednesday July 28, 2004
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon 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.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:15 p.m. in Room 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Investment Fund Announces New Interest Rates]
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Investment Fund Announces New Rates, Loan Option]
[LWF News: Inter-Faith Declaration Opposes Discrimination Against People with HIV/AIDS]
[LWF News: Churches and Religious Organizations are Important Partners in Combating AIDS]
Ashley Reynolds' Birthday
Carl Smith's Birthday
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750; Heinrich Schütz, 1672; George Frederick Handel, 1759; musicians (Liturgical Color: White)
July 29 - August 1, 2004
Global Mission Event at Midwest Express Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Thursday July 29, 2004
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
[ELCA News: ICJ Opinion On Mideast Barrier Supports ELCA, LWF Actions ]
[ENS News: Saturn mission: 'Faith and mysteries go hand in hand']
[NCC News: Poor People Are 'On God's Mind,' Rev. Dr. Forbes Says at Interfaith Service]
Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany (Liturgical Color: White)
Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, 1030 (Liturgical Color: Red)
July 30 to August 1, 2004
Youth Rafting Trip in West Virginia is set for July 30th through August 1st. Contact Susan Krieg or call the church office to make your reservation. Youth must be at least 12 years old.
July 30 to 31, 2004
A spiritual gathering for Christian women, Come to Jesus Now, will be held at the Lima, Ohio, Holiday Inn. This is a periodic ecumenical event hosted by the Women of the ELCA from the six synods of Region 6 (Indiana/Kentucky, Northwestern Ohio, Southern Ohio, Northeastern Ohio, South East Michigan, North/West Lower Michigan). Pastor Vicki Garber, a nationally known retreat leader and senior pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Crestview Hills, Kentucky, plans to enliven participants by combining sacred time with ordinary events.
Cost is $35 registration, $79 rooms, $20 banquet. Contact the Church Office if you are interested. Registration deadline is July 1.
Friday July 30, 2004
XYZ Day is the annual gathering of senior citizens from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Lutheran Hills program includes morning Bible study, a noon luncheon, and the Lutheran Hills Performing Arts Camp final performance at 2:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Committee on Older Adult Ministry and is FREE to senior citizens and their guests.
We will meet at the church at 9:15 a.m. to carpool. Please phone or e-mail Jane and Bob Warner your plans so they can make your reservations.
[ENS News: Respect for 'other': House of Bishops to welcome Volf, Rodriguez]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick discusses convention, next three years]
[LCMS News: Black convocation will go to two-year cycle]
[LCMS News: Thrivent gives $1.4 million for 18 Synod projects]
[LCMS News: Altar, painting of Christ survive church fire]
[LCMS News: National offering receives $222,959 at opening worship]
[LCMS News: Kidwell, Lewis take top Int`l LLL, LHM posts]
[LCMS News: Fiedler joins Foundation staff]
[LWF News: Emerging Ethical Issues Seem Overwhelming in a Rapidly Changing World]
[LWF News: Liberian Lutheran Bishop Urges Forgiveness for Former Combatants]
Saturday July 31, 2004
The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be collecting books, CDs and records for its annual Red Cross Fall Book Drive at Borders in Bloomington from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Megan Baumann's Senior Organ Recital at 1:00 p.m.
Fantasie, Op. 5b — Hermann Schroeder
Fifteen Pieces, Op. 18: III. I am black but comely, O Ye Daughters of Jerusalem IV. Lo, the Winter is Past — Marcel Dupré
Prelude and Fugue in f minor, Op. 7, No. 2 — Marcel Dupré
Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 550 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Psalm Prelude, Op. 32, No. 3 — Herbert Howells
Sonata No. 1 in D, Op. 42: allegro assai — Alexandre Guilmant
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Hannah Wood's Birthday
Last update: Tuesday 3 August 2004 10:58
