December 25, 2004 to January 2, 2005
Church Office Closed
December 26, 2004 to January 1, 2005
Kwanzaa - Interfaith
December 29, 2004 to January 2, 2005
National Gathering of LSM in Houston
Saturday January 1, 2005
The Name of Jesus (Liturgical Color: White)
Mary, Mother of God - Catholic Christian
Feast of St Basil - Orthodox Christian
January 2, 2005
Second Sunday After Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
Entrance Hymn: Once in Royal David's City (With One Voice 643)
Hymn of the Day: When In Our Music God Is Glorified (With One Voice 802)
Communion Hymn: Holy Child Within the Manger (With One Voice 638)
Communion Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Lutheran Book of Worship 41)
Sending Hymn: When Long Before Time (With One Voice 799)
Homilist: Doug Bauder "Singing for Our Lives"
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Bette Calkins
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Linda Zellmer
Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Greeter: David Ellies
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Entrance Hymn: Once in Royal David's City (With One Voice 643)
Hymn of the Day: When In Our Music God Is Glorified (With One Voice 802)
Communion Hymn: Holy Child Within the Manger (With One Voice 638)
Communion Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Lutheran Book of Worship 41)
Sending Hymn: When Long Before Time (With One Voice 799)
Homilist: Doug Bauder "Singing for Our Lives"
Deacon: Margarethe O'Connor
Lector: Sharon Fawbush
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Mark Savage
Ushers: Dean Arnold and Tim Moore
Greeters: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Jennifer and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Lori Rowold
Bread and Wine: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Personnel Committee meets at 9:45 a.m.
Executive Committee meets at 12:15 p.m.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Ruth Engs' interview on "Profiles" airs at 7:00 p.m. on station WFIU.
Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, pastor, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday January 3, 2005
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
[LWF News: Tsunami: LWF Member Churches, Partners in Asia Provide Relief Assistance]
Tuesday January 4, 2005
Decorations will be taken down at 9:30 a.m.
[ENS News: Icons: Kanuga workshop set to write theology in paint]
Wednesday January 5, 2005
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.
Weekly Worship on Wednesday Evenings (W3) will resume next week.
[ELCA News Lutheran Churches In South Asia Continue Tsunami Recovery]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick asks for donations, prayers for tsunami victims]
[NCC News: Press Gonzales on Torture, International Law, NCC's Edgar, Other Religious Leaders Say]
[NCC News: S. Asia Trip, Weblog Jan. 7-19 Probes Tsunami-Related Faith Qs: Visit www.faithfulamerica.blogspot.com daily beginning Jan. 7 for reports from Dr. Premawardhana and Mr. Isner, including audioclips and photos.]
Beverly Lingvai's Birthday
Ryan McKee's Birthday
Twelfth Night - Christian
Kaj Munk, martyr, 1944 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday January 6, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[LWF News: Former LWF President Krause Reaches 65]
Epiphany (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday January 7, 2005
[ELCA News: Storms, Lawsuit, Candidates' Letter Among Top 2004 ELCA Stories]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions named Blue Cross Champion of Health ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: God TV and China]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Compassion Center]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tsunami Relief]
Nativity of Christ - Orthodox Christian
Dave Pavolka's Birthday
Saturday January 8, 2005
January 9, 2005
Baptism of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: King's Lynn — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: When Jesus Came to Jordan (With One Voice 647)
Hymn of the Day: When Long Before Time (With One Voice 799)
Offertory: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, S. 606 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (With One Voice 649)
Communion Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (With One Voice 697)
Sending Hymn: Jesus, Come! For We Invite You (With One Voice 648)
Postlude: Meditation on "Union Seminary" — Gerre Hancock
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Testimony of Trees"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Diane McCurry
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeters: John and Renee Steele
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Paul Reynolds
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
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Lyman Hitchcock will speak about ELCA relief efforts in South Asia, and specifically Indonesia where our companion synod is located.
Prelude: King's Lynn — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: When Jesus Came to Jordan (With One Voice 647)
Hymn of the Day: When Long Before Time (With One Voice 799)
Offertory: Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (With One Voice 649)
Communion Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (With One Voice 697)
Sending Hymn: Jesus, Come! For We Invite You (With One Voice 648)
Postlude: Meditation on "Union Seminary" — Gerre Hancock
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Testimony of Trees"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Kris Frampton
Acolyte: Allison Welken
Server: Kaye Hill
Ushers: Allen Buhr and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Tim and Debbie Moore
Nursery: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Karen Blaisdell
Flowers: Edwin and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Edwin and Pauline Caldwell and Bob Cutter
Congregational Budget Meeting
Potluck lunch after the 11;00 a.m. service with meeting to follow
Children's Choir rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall
Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Adrian of Canterbury, teacher, c. 710
Monday January 10, 2005
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.
[ENS News: 'Groundwork' begins for evangelism, back-to-school TV advertising]
Paul Smith's Birthday
Tuesday January 11, 2005
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:45 p.m. at Rose House.
[ENS News: Gomes speaker at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest Harvey Lectures]
Jennifer Steinbachs' Birthday
Wednesday January 12, 2005
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.
Worship from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Join us for a Weekly Worship on Wednesday Evenings (W3) Invite a friend or neighbor to come to St. Thomas for worship and fellowship, a quiet time during our hectic lives.
Gathering music will begin at 7:15. We'll learn some new music and share the old familiar hymns. Child care will be provided. Join us for this exciting new ministry.
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 (1 and 2 Corinthians). We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
Joy Knudsen's Birthday
Phil May's Birthday
Thursday January 13, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Long Range Planning meets at 7:00 p.m.
IU to Host Forum on Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster & Humanitarian Response
The forum, entitled "Indian Ocean Tsunami and Humanitarian Response: A Campus-Community Forum", will include experts on scientific, social, political, and humanitarian aspects of the disaster and will be held in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Special guest will be Peter Kovach, Director of the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, from the State Department's Bureau of Southeast Asia and Pacific Affairs.
Mayor Mark Kruzan and Maria Carrasquillo of Bloomington Red Cross chapter will join members of IU's faculty and Kovach in a panel discussion. The forum's goal is to stimulate discussions in the campus and community and motivate contributions for relief efforts. The forum will be followed by a discussion on disaster response and community action. Reception will follow in the Solarium, IMU. Additional details on the forum and related campus and community events will be posted on the website: www.indiana.edu/~tsunami
[ELCA News: ELCA Publisher Reduces Staff, Expenses, Focuses On 'Core'Resources]
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force Issues Recommendations On Homosexuality]
[ENS News: A Word to the Church]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church's 1000th bishop]
[ENS News: An Epiphany message from the Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church joins interfaith appeal for Middle East peace]
[LWF News: LWF Encourages Israel, Palestine to Seize Opportunity for Peace]
Mailyn Fidler's Birthday
George Fox, renewer of society, 1691 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday January 14, 2005
[ENS News: The church's response to the African AIDS pandemic]
[ENS News: Time to hear African women's voices, Diana Marshall affirms]
[ENS News: U.S. bishop ordains 37 Sudanese at invitation of region's bishop, primate]
[ENS News: Anglican women worldwide: March 6 panel to feature Edelman, U.N. commission delegates]
[LCMS News: LWR urges Lutherans to voice support on tsunami issues]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thailand Missionaries]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rep. John Lewis]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Episcopal Bishops' Meeting in Utah]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tsunami Religious Aid]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Just War and Just Peace]
Eivind Josef Berggrav, Bishop of Oslo, 1959 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday January 15, 2005
Rev. Raynold Lingwall, Former LCA Synod President, Dies]
Martin Luther King Jr., renewer of society, martyr, 1968 (Liturgical Color: Red)
January 16, 2005
Second Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Suite Gothique: Introduction, Choral — Leon Boellman
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Love, How Deep (Lutheran Book of Worship 88)
Hymn of the Day: Hail to the Lord's Annointed (Lutheran Book of Worship 87)
Communion Hymn: Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning (Lutheran Book of Worship 84)
Communion Hymn: When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known (Lutheran Book of Worship 85)
Sending Hymn: O God of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 237)
Postlude: Menuet Gothique — Leon Boellman
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Caleb Winningham
Server: Lyman Hitchcock
Ushers: John McCurry and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
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
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Muslim Dialog Group
Prelude: Suite Gothique: Introduction, Choral — Leon Boellman
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Love, How Deep (Lutheran Book of Worship 88)
Hymn of the Day: Hail to the Lord's Annointed (Lutheran Book of Worship 87)
Offertory: Priere a Notre Dame — Leon Boellman
Communion Hymn: Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning (Lutheran Book of Worship 84)
Communion Hymn: When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known (Lutheran Book of Worship 85)
Sending Hymn: O God of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 237)
Postlude: Menuet Gothique — Leon Boellman
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: James Marken
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Helen and Allan Mayfield
Greeters: Lester and Gladys Dorman
Nursery: Cindy Ohslund and Meg Garl
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Jean Brown
Flowers: Leo Fay and Jean Brown and Karen Cline
Bread and Wine: Carol Seaman
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Indianapolis will install Reverend Keith Kriesel as their new pastor at 3:00 p.m. The congregation and Pastor Kriesel would like to invite you to join in the celebration. A reception will follow.
Baptist, Lutheran, Jew: Can We Get Along?
We've scheduled another opportunity for conversation with our neighboring congregations: University Baptist and Beth Shalom. The topic concerns what it means for us to be religious people and what that means for how we think of those who do not share our particular faith—locally and nationally.
We'll join for a simple supper at St. Thomas at 5:00 p.m., then move to University Baptist for dessert and conversation.
We're providing a meat-based soup and drinks. University Baptist is providing desserts and coffee. Beth Shalom is providing a vegetarian soup and bread. Bring a canned good along to contribute to a local non-profit.
Experimental music ensemble The Humours will present their original settings of the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120 - 134) at the Buskirk Chumley Theater at 7:00 p.m.
Influenced by early American folk music, medieval chant, overtone singing, and 20th/21st century techniques, The Humours offer their audience the opportunity to encounter these Psalms in a new way. While mysterious in origin, this set of Psalms is traditionally known as "Pilgrim Songs" and were likely sung along the journey to Jerusalem. General admission $7, students $5.
Jim Doering's Birthday
Monday January 17, 2005
Martin Lutheran King, Jr. Day — Church Office closed
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
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Celebration at 7:30 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
The keynote presentation will be given by Constance Curry, author and Civil Rights pioneer. There will be remarks by Mayor Mark Kruzan, Ivy Tech Chancellor John Whikehart, IU President Adam Herbert, and Monroe County Commissioner Iris Kiesling. Music will be performed by the IU African American Choral Ensemble led by James Mumford and by IU Distinguished Professor David Baker.
Sandy Arnold's Birthday
Sarah Julovich's Birthday
Antony of Egypt, renewer of the church, c. 356 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday January 18, 2005
Bloomington Early Music Group meets at 5:15 p.m. in Room 7.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 6:00 p.m.
St. Thomas/Lutheran Campus Ministry Covenant Review Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Learning Spanish, Latino Ministry: Courses set in Mississippi, Texas]
[LWF News: LWF Sends Fact-finding Team to Indonesia]
The Confession of St. Peter (Liturgical Color: White)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Wednesday January 19, 2005
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.
Spiritual Gifts meets 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Worship from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Join us for a Weekly Worship on Wednesday Evenings (W3) Invite a friend or neighbor to come to St. Thomas for worship and fellowship, a quiet time during our hectic lives.
Gathering music will begin at 7:15. We'll learn some new music and share the old familiar hymns. Child care will be provided. Join us for this exciting new ministry.
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 (1 and 2 Corinthians). We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
[ENS News: Bishops sign supplemental statement following 'Word to the Church']
[NCC News: NCC Delegation to Middle East Urges: Make Peace a Reality]
James Stewart's Birthday
Henry, Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday January 20, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Waging the Real Jihad: Living Cross-Culturally in an Age of Conflict
Sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Professor Scott C. Alexander, Associate Professor of Islam at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and the Director of the Catholic-Muslim Studies program will be guest speaker. He will focus on the challenges of interacting with others—particularly religious others—in mutually enhancing instead of mutually destructive ways. The talk will be from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Presidents Room of the University Club of the Indiana Memorial Union.
[ELCA News: ELCA Studies Lutheran Legacy In Education]
[ENS News: First Latina bishop: Rivera to be ordained Olympia's suffragan]
[LWF News: LWF Department for World Service Director Assesses India's Tsunami-Affected Areas]
Dean Arnold's Birthday
Friday January 21, 2005
[ELCA News: ELCA Members Contribute $1 Million Toward Tsunami Relief]
[ENS News: Office of Communication reorganized; new director, deputy named]
[ENS News: Tsunami relief efforts continue; ERD assists in Iraq, Costa Rica]
[NCC News: Letter to Bush Says Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Threatens U.S.]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tsunami Religious-Sponsored Relief]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Addiction]
Saturday January 22, 2005
January 23, 2005
Third Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Entrance Hymn: You Servants of God (Lutheran Book of Worship 252)
Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Communion Hymn: Thy Strong Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 233)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Kingdom Is Near"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz
Greeters: John and Diane McCurry
Nursery: Nona Johnson
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 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
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall
Entrance Hymn: You Servants of God (Lutheran Book of Worship 252)
Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Offertory: A New Years Carol — Benjamin Britten (Children's Choir)
Communion Hymn: Thy Strong Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 233)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "The Kingdom Is Near"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Margarethe O'Connor
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Domenic and Linda Cuffia
Nursery: Rosie Savage and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Charlene Braun and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Lester and Gladys Dorman
Bread and Wine: Rick and Susan Goldsworthy
Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
John Isaacson's Birthday
Monday January 24, 2005
February 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.
Social Justice Spiritual Growth Group meets at 7:00 in Room 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Comment On Sexuality Studies Task Force Report]
[LWF News: Sri Lanka Still in Shock: Norwegian Church Aid Calls for Comprehensive Reconstruction]
[NCC News: March 11-14 Ecumenical Advocacy Days Focus on a "More Complete Moral Vision"]
[NCC News: African American Baptist Conventions Hold Historic Joint Meeting Jan. 24-28]
Tuesday January 25, 2005
Pastor Lyle McKee will lead "What's Unique About Being Lutheran" at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Youth Ministry Workers Gather For 2005 'Extravaganza']
[ELCA News: Rev. Morris Zumbrun, Former ELCA, LCA Synod Bishop, Dies ]
[ENS News: Lenten study resources available through Church Center]
The Conversion of St. Paul (Liturgical Color: White)
Kevin Bauer's Birthday
Lester Dorman's Birthday
Susan Krieg's Birthday
Wednesday January 26, 2005
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.
Worship from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Join us for a Weekly Worship on Wednesday Evenings (W3) Invite a friend or neighbor to come to St. Thomas for worship and fellowship, a quiet time during our hectic lives.
Gathering music will begin at 7:15. We'll learn some new music and share the old familiar hymns. Child care will be provided. Join us for this exciting new ministry.
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 (1 and 2 Corinthians). We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
[ELCA News: Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Chairman John Gilbert To Retire]
[ENS News: Federal spending a moral matter, Griswold tells panel]
[LCMS News: LCMS Lutherans join tsunami relief efforts]
[LCMS News: LCMS leaders focus on first-ever disaster-response plan]
Timothy, Titus and Silas (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday January 27, 2005
Girl Scouts meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 7.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Tsunami Relief Benefit Show at Buskirk-Chumley at 7:00 p.m.
Tsunami Relief Benefit Show featuring Jenn Cristy, Paris, Salaam, and Sophia Travis. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the American Red Cross to assist the Indian Ocean Tsunami Relief Effort.
Tickets are $10 at Sunrise Box Office or 812-323-3020.
[ENS News: Ecumenism can be key to breaking violent cycles, says Kearon]
[LCMS News: 165 `reconcilers` receive training]
[LCMS News: Mission societies meet to form alliances, learn]
[LCMS News: Lutherans join 100,000 in `March for Life`]
[LCMS News: FCC renews KFUO licenses]
[LCMS News: LCMS leaders seek ways to advance vision]
[LCMS News: Theology profs to discuss `Sin and Wrath of God`]
[LCMS News: Group picks 2007 Youth Gathering theme: `Chosen`]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem offers summer courses in 16 cities]
[LCMS News: Board sends mailing on Amendment A]
[LCMS News: `Newsweek` lauds LWR for relief efforts]
[LCMS News: New from CPH: Sermons of Nagel]
[LCMS News: Growth of Kyrgyz Lutheran church exceeds expectations]
[LCMS News: Online giving sees `dramatic` increase]
[LWF News: Auschwitz Liberation: LWF General Secretary Regrets Commitments to Prevent Genocide Remain Unfulfilled]
[NCC News: The Benefit Bank™ Launches in Philadelphia, Florida, Wichita]
Anna Isaacson's Birthday
Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe (Liturgical Color: White)
January 28 to 29, 2005
Pride: Bloomington's GLBT Film Festival at Buskirk-Chumley
PRIDE: Bloomington's GLBT Film FESTIVAL is devoted entirely to issues and situations concerning the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) communities. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate artistic achievement, as well as to strengthen community-wide attitudes of awareness, acceptance and appreciation of diversity. This year's festival will feature 10 films, each of which has appeared at numerous festivals and events around the country.
Tickets are priced from six to eight dollars, available at 812.323.3020
Friday January 28, 2005
"The Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministries at Indiana University would like to invite you to a traditional English tea and drinks party on Jan. 28th from 5:00 to 6:30pm. This event will take place in the Great Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church (111 South Grant St. — the corner of Grant and Kirkwood), and will provide students, faculty, and staff of IU an opportunity to network, socialize, and share concerns and ideas for coordinating Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministry programming, outreach, and activities in the future. Included during the tea will be a short presentation by Peer Ministers of Canterbury and , highlighting their ministries pursued during the fall semester and those planned for the spring, such as worship services, retreats, service projects, GLBT outreach, and interfaith community development.
The event should provide an opportunity for socializing as well as for reflecting upon and discussing the goals of our campus ministries. And the event has been carefully scheduled to conclude in time for all to proceed down the block to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for the opening of Bloomington's Annual International GLBT Film Festival at 7:00 p.m. If you can join us, please RSVP to lutheran@indiana.edu. Thank you
[ENS News: ERD launches online tsunami 'Crisis Center,' provides relief after drought in Burundi]
[LCMS News: New graduate program offers study in China]
[LCMS News: Lilly Endowment again offers pastor sabbatical grants]
[LCMS News: LCEF names new CFS head]
[LCMS News: Resources link Feb. 27 readings to Lutheran Blind Mission]
[LCMS News: 2005 VBS program features 'Safari Adventure']
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Saturday January 29, 2005
January 30, 2005
Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Sonata on the First Tone — Jose Lidón
Entrance Hymn: Whatever God Ordains Is Right (Lutheran Book of Worship 446)
Hymn of the Day: Where Cross the Crowded Ways (Lutheran Book of Worship 429)
Communion Hymn: God of Mercy, God of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 425)
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration (Lutheran Book of Worship 203)
Sending Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Luthern Book of Worship 551)
Postlude: Toccata in Seven — John Rutter
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Great Summer of Leo Tolstoy"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: John McCurry
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeters: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Paul Reynolds
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
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Marie Flemin will tell us about her recent trip to Kenya.
Prelude: Sonata on the First Tone — Jose Lidón
Entrance Hymn: Whatever God Ordains Is Right (Lutheran Book of Worship 446)
Hymn of the Day: Where Cross the Crowded Ways (Lutheran Book of Worship 429)
Offertory: Schmücke dich, of liebe Seele, S. 654 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Communion Hymn: God of Mercy, God of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 425)
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration (Lutheran Book of Worship 203)
Sending Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Luthern Book of Worship 551)
Postlude: Toccata in Seven — John Rutter
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Great Summer of Leo Tolstoy"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Dave Pavolka
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Tim Moore
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Carol Seaman
Greeters: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Nursery: Mary Jean Krupinski and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Karen Blaisdell
Flowers: Barb and Kent Unger and Dotty Mitchell
Bread and Wine: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Carolyn Sowinski.
Inquirer's Classes begin
If you are interested in joining with the St. Thomas community or learning more about the Lutheran faith please notify the church office.
Wayne Selk's Birthday
Monday January 31, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Archives Spiritual Growth Group meets at 7:00 p.m.
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Last update: Tuesday 1 February 2005 10:39
