Wednesday December 1, 2004
Professor David P. Fidler, of the IU School of Law, has given us more information to follow up on his Adult Forum on the HIV/AIDS pandemic and how we can work together to stem the tide. Please read this important document soon.
AIDS Memorial Luminary Display
Set up for 500 AIDS luminaries will begin at 5:30pm. We will meet at Sample Gates at this time. Anyone is welcome to help set up luminaries. Please bring a red-handled charcoal lighter to light luminaries if you have one, though some will be provided. People will also be needed to distribute luminary bags. IF YOU WANT TO DEDICATE A LUMINARY IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT: SGAC
The AIDS Memorial Service
An interfaith memorial service remembering those who have died from AIDS will begin at 6:30pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church (2 blocks away from Sample Gates) on the corner of Kirkwood and Grant Street.
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.
Advent Service at 12:00 p.m.
Homilist: Ellen Mills
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m.
Cantabile — César Franck
(Mara Anderson, organ)
Veni Emmanuel — Margaret Sandresky
(Bradley Fitch, organ)
L'Ascension — Olivier Messiaen
II. Serene Alleluias from a soul longing for Heaven
IV. Prayer from Christ ascending towards his Father
(Bradley Fitch, organ)
Sonata in D Major, Op. 65 No. 5 — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
(Mara Anderson, organ)
Advent Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
Homilist: Ellen Mills
[ELCA News: ELCA's Winter 2004 Mosaic Television On 'Women In The Early Church']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson's 2004 Christmas Message]
[ENS News: AIDS care suffers nationally under federal, state, private funding cuts]
[ENS News: Online Advent Calendar promotes prayer, giving]
Thursday December 2, 2004
Adult Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
Youth Steering Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
Georgetown Homeowners meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Adopts Revised Process To Authorize New Ministers]
[ELCA News: Nineteen Lutherans in the 109th Congress]
[LWF News: World AIDS Day: Religious Leaders Urged to Move Beyond Ignorance, Ineptitude]
Curt Knudsen's Birthday
Bob Warner's Birthday
Friday December 3, 2004
[ELCA News: Jonathan Messerli, Former Lutheran College President, Dies]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board Of Pensions Trustees Discuss Health Plan Options]
[ELCA News: ELCA Communication Officer, Others, Respond To TV Ad Rejection]
[ENS News: World wars, war worlds remembered]
[NCC News: Faith-Based Communicators React to CBS, NBC Refusal of Church Ad]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Trembling Before G-D]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ethics and the Shadow of Torture]
John Harder's Birthday
Francis Xavier, missionary to Asia, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday December 4, 2004
Habitat for Humanity offers an information session at 10:00 a.m. to introduce community members to their affordable housing program.
Chris Ogan's Birthday
December 5, 2004
Second Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: Preludium — Jean Sibelius
Entrance Hymn: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding (printed in the bulletin)
Hymn at the Lighting of The Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (With One Voice 630) verses 1 & 2
Hymn of the Day: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry (Lutheran Book of Worship 36)
Offertory: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, S. 645 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Communion Hymn: People, Look East (With One Voice 626)
Communion Hymn: O Day of Peace (With One Voice 762)
Sending Hymn: Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates (With One Voice 631)
Postlude: Postludium — Jean Sibelius
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "John the Uncanny"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Kris Frampton
Ushers: John McCurry and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Nursery: Celina Nierzwicki and Kelley Brinley
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Room 8
Grades 1-2 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 15
Grades 3-4 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Rooms 12/13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 14
Junior High in Room 16
Senior High in Room 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 17
No Adult Forum in December
Prelude: Preludium — Jean Sibelius
Baptismal Hymn: Cradling Children in His Arm (Lutheran Book of Worship 193)
Hymn at the Lighting of The Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (With One Voice 630) verses 1 & 2
Hymn of the Day: On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry (Lutheran Book of Worship 36)
Offertory: People Look East — (arrangement Malcolm Archer) (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: People, Look East (With One Voice 626)
Communion Hymn: O Day of Peace (With One Voice 762)
Sending Hymn: Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates (With One Voice 631)
Postlude: Postludium — Jean Sibelius
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "John the Uncanny"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Chris Ohslund
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Helen and Allan Mayfield
Greeters: Chris and Maren Foley
Nursery: Tiffany Shupe and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Charlene Braun
Flowers: Kem and Mary Hawkins
Bread and Wine: Linda Zellmer
We welcome through Holy Baptism Samuel Roy Polansky. He was born on July 14, to Vicki and Bill Polansky and is brother to David. Samuel's godparents are Julia Polansky and Joseph Coles.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Diane McCurry.
Personnel Committee meets at 9:45 a.m.
Mission Endowment Fund meets at 12:15 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13
Executive Committee meets at 12:15 p.m.
Confirmation meets at 4:00 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Journey Together Faithfully Spiritual Growth Group meets at 7:30 p.m.
The adult and children's choirs of Trinity Episcopal Church will present a special service of Advent Lessons and Music at 4:00 p.m. The service will include readings, traditional carols, anthems, and solos sung by members of the choir. The music will include beautiful anthems by Orlando Gibbons, John Gardner, G.F. Handel, Boris Ord, and Craig Phillips. Guest soloist will be IU School of Music faculty member Mary Ann Hart. Admission is free; all are warmly invited to attend.
The IU Hillel Center is sponsoring a Dreidel Bash at 3:00 p.m. in the IU Fieldhouse (next to Assembly Hall), and anyone is invited, whether they have their own dreidel or not.
What is a Dreidel bash? This is much more than just playing a game of dreidel. IU is trying to break the world record for the most dreidels being spun in one place at one time. IU managed to capture this record a few years ago, but it was soon broken by the original holder, University of Maryland.
IU is trying to break the record again by having at least 1500 people come to participate in the spinning. As far as I know, this is not BYOD. The students and leaders at Hillel would be happy to see us there.
Alexandra Miller's Birthday
Monday December 6, 2004
Finance Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study is beginning a new course on the Beatitudes using Kerygma materials and techniques at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7. Child care is available with advance notice.
In this series, participants will examine the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and explore the contemporary implications of these powerful words from Jesus.
You are invited to try this type of in-depth study of scripture using Kerygma methods and materials. A commitment to six sessions is requested. Meetings for the study of the Beatitudes are planned for November 15 and 29, December 13, January 10 and 24 and February 14. We do need to know how many will be participating so that materials can be ordered. There will be a fee of about $5 to help pay for the materials.
[LWF News: New LWF Representative in Eritrea]
[LWF News: LWF/DWS Angola Program Has New Director]
[LWF News: Former Jerusalem Bishop Naim Musa Nassar Dies]
[LWF News: The Doctrine of Justification, Its Reception and Meaning Today]
[LWF News: Lutherans, Roman Catholics in Great Britain Mark Fifth Year of Joint Declaration]
[LWF News: Ecumenical Celebration of JDDJ Fifth Anniversary in Germany]
[LWF News: Joint Declaration Should Not Remain a 'Dead Letter']
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday December 7, 2004
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Rose House.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17
[ELCA News: New 'Davey And Goliath' Special To Air On Hallmark Channel]
[ENS News: 'Slow down. Quiet. It's Advent!' Poster underscores season's purpose]
[ENS News: Worship Well offers to quench liturgical thirsts]
Emma Kuh's Birthday
Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 (Liturgical Color: White)
December 8-15, 2004
Hanukkah
Wednesday December 8, 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.
Advent Service at 12:00 p.m.
Homilist: Steve Frampton
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by David Sinden.
Short Preludes — Carl Nielsen
Masonic Ritual Music, Op. 113 (excerpts) — Jean Sibelius
Adagio Poco allegro with hymn
Marcia
Surusoitto, Op. 111b
Preludium (1925)
Intrada, Op. 111a
Postludium (1925)
Advent Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
Homilist: Steve Frampton
Kem Hawkins's Birthday
Emma Kuh's Birthday
Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary - Catholic Christian
Thursday December 9, 2004
Girl Scout Board meets at 12:00 p.m. in Room 17
Choirs rehearse at 7:00 p.m.
Long Range Planning meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: California ELCA Synod Hopes For Reconciliation In Congregation's Removal]
[ENS News: Alternative gift events spread Christmas joy to those who really need it]
Rita Pavolka's Birthday
Friday December 10, 2004
[ENS News: 'Undocumented Virgin': Guadalupe narrative crosses borders for new understanding]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Evangelicals and Culture]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Vatican Ambassador James Nicholson]
Saturday December 11, 2004
Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal at 10:00 a.m. Parents, please bring a plate of cookies today or tomorrow by 10:00 a.m.
MCUM Day at Tortilla Flat
From 10:00 a.m.-11:00p.m., 25% of your table's tab will be donated to Monroe County United Ministries if you let your server know that you are a MCUM supporter.
[LWF News: Cooperation Agreements on Future Roles of German Protestant Church Bodies Initialed]
Karl Eagleman's Birthday
Lars Olsen Skefsrud, missionary to India, 1910 (Liturgical Color: White)
December 12, 2004
Third Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, Op. posth. 122, No. 8 — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Hymn: Lo, How a Rose, verses 1, 2, & 4 (Lutheran Book of Worship 58)
Hymn at the Lighting of The Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (With One Voice 630) verses 1, 2 & 3
Hymn of the Day: Prepare the Royal Highway (Lutheran Book of Worship 26)
Offertory: Magnificat — Charles Villiers Stanford (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Creator of the Stars of Night (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Lost in the Night (Lutheran Book of Worship 324)
Sending Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Lutheran Book of Worship 29)
Postlude: Präludium in a minor, WoO 8 — Johannes Brahms
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Trying the Patience"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Susan Colston
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Larry and Sue Berg
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Kathy McDonald
Take This Light at 10:00 a.m.
The children's Advent ministry to the congregation will be a cacophany of song, prose, instruments and joy praising God for the gift of Jesus.
Prelude: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, Op. posth. 122, No. 8 — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Hymn: Lo, How a Rose, verses 1, 2, & 4 (Lutheran Book of Worship 58)
Hymn at the Lighting of The Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (With One Voice 630) verses 1, 2 & 3
Hymn of the Day: Prepare the Royal Highway (Lutheran Book of Worship 26)
Offertory: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Calvin Hampton
Communion Hymn: Creator of the Stars of Night (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Lost in the Night (Lutheran Book of Worship 324)
Sending Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Lutheran Book of Worship 29)
Postlude: Präludium in a minor, WoO 8 — Johannes Brahms
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Trying the Patience"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Bob Warner
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Joan Burt
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Deborah O'Brien
Nursery: Ben Wood and LeAnn Lipe
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Dave and Rita Pavolka and the Sunday Church School children
Bread and Wine: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Today we bid a fond farewell to Liz Oates, who has served our congregation as one of the Sunday School teachers for the middle school kids, and also as one of the Youth Group Leaders. Liz will be studying in Spain next semester. Thank-you, Liz, for your service!
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Today is the Last day to order Poinsettias for Christmas. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex. Cost is $9.00. The plants may be taken home after the 11:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
Vicki Polansky's Birthday
Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian
Monday December 13, 2004
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Social Justice Spiritual Growth Group meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 16
Ninth Grade Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Episcopalians seek Global Reconciliation through Millennium Development Goals]
Tuesday December 14, 2004
Come help the Retired Group, under the direction of Marti Doering, decorate the sanctuary and narthex from 9:00 a.m. to noon. It is a great opportunity for FUN and FELLOWSHIP. We especially need people to climb ladders. We will go out to lunch afterwards.
Pastor Lyle McKee will present "What's Unique About Being Lutheran" at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Students To Meet At LSM-USA Gathering In Houston Area ]
Edwin Caldwell's Birthday
John of the Cross, 1591; Teresa of Avila, 1582; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday December 15, 2004
Retired Group's Annual Christmas Potluck
We'll meet in Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. for the main part of the meal and then gather in the sanctuary for the noon Advent worship service. Following the service, we'll return for dessert and coffee.
Please bring a main dish or salad and your own tableware. Dessert and drinks will be provided. All retired folk and friends are invited.
Advent Service at 12:00 p.m.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m.
Livre d'Orgue — Pierre DuMage
Plein jeu
Tierce en taille
Grand jeu
(Gianfranco DeLuca, Organ)
Symphonie-Gothique, Op. 70: Andante sostenuto — Charles-Marie Widor
(Gianfranco DeLuca, Organ)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — (arrangement John Ferguson)
(Stephanie Stevens, Organ)
Wachet auf, S. 645 — Johann Sebastian Bach
(Stephanie Stevens, Organ)
Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch" — David N. Johnson
(Stephanie Stevens, Organ)
Carol Prelude on "Greensleeves" — Richard Purvis
(Stephanie Stevens, Organ)
Advent Vespers at 7:30 p.m.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee
[LWF News: Key Stakeholders in Namibia Endorse Social Grant to Fight Poverty, HIV/AIDS]
Carol Seaman's Birthday
Thursday December 16, 2004
Choirs rehearse at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force Hones Recommendations On Homosexuality]
[ENS News: Mission energy Provincial Leadership Conference]
Diane McCurry's Birthday
Las Posadas, Mexico
Friday December 17, 2004
[ELCA News: Lutherans Honor Soldiers Through A Variety Of Ministries]
[LWF News: Chilean Church Leader Pleads against Institutionalized Responsibility for Torture Crimes]
[LWF News: First Women's Ordination in Lutheran Church of Taiwan]
[LWF News: Leadership Change among LWF Member Churches]
[LWF News: Special National Recognition for Lutheran Work in Korea]
[LWF News: Indian Churches Launch Dalit Liberation Program]
[LWF News: Norwegian Award for LWF Vice-President Bishop Munib Younan]
[NCC News: NCC Sponsors Christmas Eve 2004 Broadcast from Atlanta Episcopal Cathedral]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Protestant Mary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Say Yes to Education]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Father and Son(s)]
Marilyn Brinley's Birthday
Jean Brown's Birthday
Saturday December 18, 2004
December 19, 2004
Fourth Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, S. 599 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Savior of the Nations Come (printed in the bulletin)
Hymn at the Lighting of The Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (With One Voice 630)
Hymn of the Day: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34)
Offertory: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Calvin Hampton
Communion Hymn: Fling Wide the Door (Lutheran Book of Worship 32)
Communion Hymn: The King Shall Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 33)
Sending Hymn: Joy to the World (Lutheran Book of Worship 39)
Postlude: Fanfare on "Antioch" — Gerre Hancock
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Immanuel — God With Us"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Shirley Mingee
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Kathy McDonald
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Room 8
Grades 1-2 in Room 15
Grades 3-4 in Rooms 12/13
Grades 5-6 in Room 14
Junior High in Room 16
Senior High in Room 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 17
No Adult Forum in December
Prelude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, S. 599 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Savior of the Nations Come (printed in the bulletin)
Hymn at the Lighting of The Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (With One Voice 630)
Hymn of the Day: Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel (Lutheran Book of Worship 34)
Offertory: The Lord Will Surely Come — Gerre Hancock (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Fling Wide the Door (Lutheran Book of Worship 32)
Communion Hymn: The King Shall Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 33)
Sending Hymn: Joy to the World (Lutheran Book of Worship 39)
Postlude: Fanfare on "Antioch" — Gerre Hancock
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Immanuel — God With Us"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Haley Chrzastowski
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Allan Buhr
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Kaye Hill
Greeters: Mark and Rosie Savage
Nursery: Rosie Savage and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Renee Steele
Flowers: Larry and Sue Berg
Bread and Wine: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Craft Sale - Handmade craft items from Guatemala and El Salvador will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Sister Parish.
Executive Council meets at 9:45 a.m.
Christmas Concert at 3:00 p.m.
The Adult Choir, Children's Choir, David Sinden, organist and Jon Yeager, choir director will present a program of traditional hymns and carols, and one or two new works. The concert will be both devotional and a time of fun together. A Reception will follow.
Christmas Caroling - Everyone is invited to join together to spread some Christmas joy. Meet at church at 4:00 p.m. After making our stops we will end at Dave & Rita Pavolka's for refreshments.
Confirmation students participate in caroling as a service, instead of having class today.
Allison Ohslund's Birthday
Catharine Rademacher's Birthday
Katherine Savage's Birthday
Monday December 20, 2004
January Newsletter Deadline
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study is beginning a new course on the Beatitudes using Kerygma materials and techniques at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7. Child care is available with advance notice.
In this series, participants will examine the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and explore the contemporary implications of these powerful words from Jesus.
You are invited to try this type of in-depth study of scripture using Kerygma methods and materials. A commitment to six sessions is requested. Meetings for the study of the Beatitudes are planned for November 15 and 29, December 13, January 10 and 24 and February 14. We do need to know how many will be participating so that materials can be ordered. There will be a fee of about $5 to help pay for the materials.
[LWF News: Palestinian Bishop Urges Lutheran Communion to Support Catholic Day of Prayer, Fasting for Peace]
[LWF News Former LWF General Secretary Stålsett Named Co-chairperson 16th International AIDS Conference]
Jessica Tafoya's Birthday
Tuesday December 21, 2004
Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[LWF News: Symposium Criticizes Hamburg's Handling of Adolescent Refugees]
[LWF News: German Bishop Says Unity of Church Already Exists in Baptism]
[LWF News: France: Lutheran, Reformed Churches in Alsace and Lorraine Form Union]
[LWF News: New LWF Mission Document — "Transformation, Reconciliation, Empowerment" Now Available]
[LWF News: Capacity Building an Ongoing Concern for Ukrainian Church]
Andrew Eichmiller's Birthday
Heather Moore's Birthday
St. Thomas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday December 22, 2004
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[LWF News: LWF Member Churches Asked to Submit Invitations to Host Eleventh Assembly in 2010]
[LWF News: Separation Wall Impedes Access to Medical Care Provided by LWF-run AVH]
Thursday December 23, 2004
[ENS News: Chaplain survives Mosul blast, ministers in aftermath]
[LCMS News: Partnership seeks to bring hope to Dominican Republic]
[LCMS News: Life Ministries prepares for work in Russia]
[LCMS News: Mission exec: Districts taking `Ablaze!` seriously]
[LCMS News: Task force completes guidelines on women's service]
[LCMS News: Conference to focus on who's 'in charge' in congregation]
[LWF News: Rev. Andres Põder Elected Archbishop of Estonian Church]
[LWF News: LWF Vice-President Cortez Installed Bishop of Nicaraguan Lutheran Church]
[LWF News: Latin American LWF Member Churches Publish Book on Neo-liberal Globalization]
[LWF News: Russia: ELCROS Regains Unrestricted Use of St Anne's Church]
[LWF News: Reconciliation Call at Peruvian Interfaith]
[LWF News: Dezsö Z. Adorjáni Elected Bishop in Romania, Church Has New Name]
[LWF News: Church of England Invites Danish Lutherans to Reconsider "Porvoo"]
[LWF News: LWF Member Churches in Latin America Pledge Active Participation in World Social Forum 2005]
Friday December 24, 2004
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Eve (I) (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude:
Chorale prelude on "Quem pastores" — Helmut Walcha
Interlude on the Coventry Carol — W.S. Lloyd Webber
Silent Night — Calvin Hampton
Prelude on "Irby" — David Willcocks
Entrance Hymn: Once in Royal David's City
Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High
Psalm Hymn: Joy To the World
Gospel Verse: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful, verse 1
Hymn of the Day: From Heaven Above, verses 1-4
Offertory: Three Versets on "Away in a Manager" :— Mark Blatchly
Offertory Hymn: What Child is This, verses 1 & 3
Communion Carol: Go Tell It On the Mountain
Communion Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Children's Candle Procession: Away in a Manger
Sending Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Postlude: Chorale Prelude on "In Dulci Jubilo" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Hannah and Mailyn Fidler
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown/Mark and Sue Head
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Altar Care: Jean Brown
Fellowship/Reception at 10:00 p.m.
Prelude:
Chorale prelude on "Quem pastores" — Helmut Walcha
Interlude on the Coventry Carol — W.S. Lloyd Webber
Silent Night — Calvin Hampton
I Wonder as I Wander (Dave Pavolka, trombone, Rita Pavolka, piano, Lynn Weddle, soloist)
Prelude on "Irby" — David Willcocks
Processional Hymn: Once in Royal David's City
Response to the Reading of Isaiah 9: 2-7: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Response to the Reading of Luke 2: 1-7: O Holy Night (Carolyn Sowinski, soloist)
Response to the Reading of Luke 2: 3-20: Angels We Have Heard on High
Hymn of the Day: Of the Father's Love Begotten
Offertory: Born on Earth the Divine Christ Child (arrangement John Rutter) (Adult Choir)
Offertory Hymn: What Child Is This, verses 1 & 3
Hymn at the Invitation to Communion: Coventry Carol (Adult Choir)
Communion Carol: Before the Marvel of This Night
Communion Carol: The First Noel
Post-Communion Canticle: Good Christian Friends Rejoice, verse 1
Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hymn: Silent Night, Holy Night
Recessional Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Postlude: Chorale Prelude on "In Dulci Jubilo" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Cry of New Life"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Ellen Mills
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Deborah O'Brien
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Bob and Jane Warner
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Mary Sasse
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: Tim and Jennifer Garl
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Look Back at the Year 2004]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: India's Zoroastrians]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Nine Lessons and Carols: A Rite of Christmas]
December 25, 2004 to January 2, 2005
Church Office Closed
Saturday December 25, 2004
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Dawn (II) (Liturgical Color: White)
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Day (III) (Liturgical Color: White)
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson's 2004 Christmas Message]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas sermon]
[Vatican News: Urbi Et Orbi Message Of His Holiness Pope John Paul II]
December 26, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Kwanzaa - Interfaith
December 26, 2004
First Sunday after Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Pastorale from the "Christmas Concerto" — Archangelo Corelli
Entrance Hymn: Angels, from the Realms of Glory (Lutheran Book of Worship)
Hymn of the Day: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Lutheran Book of Worship 54)
Offertory: Chorale Prelude on "In dulci jubilo" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Communion Hymn: Of the Father's Love Begotten (Lutheran Book of Worship 42)
Communion Hymn: Joy to the World (Lutheran Book of Worship 39)
Sending Hymn: From Heaven Above (Lutheran Book of Worship 51)
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Immanuel — God With Us"
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Steve Frampton
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Kris Frampton
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeters: Lynn and Carol Brown
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Mary Krupinski
Altar Care: Mary Krupinski
Flowers: Lori Rowold and Marilyn Baughman
Bread and Wine: Marilyn Baughman
Monday December 27, 2004
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[LCMS News: Thrivent offers resource kit for `Luther` movie]
[LCMS News: LCMS workers OK in wake of tsunami]
[LCMS News: David Jacobson dies; Bronxville provost]
[LCMS News: LCMS Foundation redesigns `Giving Catalog`]
[LCMS News: LIRS president says agency `on rebound` in resettlements]
[LCMS News: Rudolph Harm dies]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne seminary offers preaching seminar]
[LCMS News: Conference aims to link those in prison ministries]
[LCMS News: Call for nominations - seminary president]
[LCMS News: Congress includes 19 Lutherans]
[LCMS News: `Good Samaritan` grant applications available Jan. 15]
[LCMS News: St. Louis sem chorus releases new music CD]
[LCMS News: Call for nominations - commission director]
[LCMS News: LIRS, LWR get $7-plus million to help refugees]
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday December 28, 2004
[ELCA News: ELCA Member Killed By Tsunami In South Asia]
[ENS News: Tsunami aid begins through Episcopal Relief & Development]
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
December 29, 2004 to January 2, 2005
National Gathering of LSM in Houston
Wednesday December 29, 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.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ELCA News: ELCA Sends $150,000 To Help Initial Relief Efforts In South Asia]
[LWF News: Tsunamis Disaster: Call to Lutherans Worldwide to Heed Cry for Assistance in South East Asia]
Katie Anderson's Birthday
Ellen Mills' Birthday
Thursday December 30, 2004
[ENS News: South Asia Aid: Episcopal Relief and Development disburses first $250,000 in long-term response]
Marcella Calvert's Birthday
Kalei Hash's Birthday
Betty Smith's Birthday
Friday December 31, 2004
[LWF News: LWF New Year Message: Call for Greater Commitment to Children's Welfare, Environmental Protection]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Look Ahead to the Year 2005]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Reverend Lon Solomon]
Mark Braun's Birthday
Kent Unger's Birthday
New Year's Eve (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Friday 31 December 2004 13:48
