Tuesday March 1, 2005
Sacred Space Design Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Completes West African Church Visit]
[LCMS News: Leaders move toward disaster-response plan]
[LWF News: Palestinian Church Has New Name]
[LWF News: Rev. Rainer Kiefer to Leave LWF German National Committee]
[LWF News: South African Lutheran Becomes Director of ACT Coordinating Office]
[LWF News: Oberkirchenrat Udo Hahn Named EKD Communications Director]
[LWF News: Brazilian Church Launches Portuguese Version of LWF Document on Violence against Women]
George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 2, 2005
Retired's Group Soup and Sandwich Lunch at 11:00 a.m.
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 12:30 p.m. 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.
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.
Lenten service at noon
Lenten Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. — presented by J. Craig Sproat
O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, S. 656 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita on "Herzlich Lieb" — Gerhard Krapf
Rhapsody in D-flat, Op. 17, No. 1 — Herbert Howells
Lenten service at 7:30 p.m.
Hymn Following the Psalmody: With The Lord Begin Your Task (Lutheran Book of Worship 444)
Sending Hymn: I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (With One Voice 660)
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee "Luther's Prayers"
Deacon: Gail Seegert
[ELCA News: ELCA's Spring 2005 Mosaic Television On New Testament]
[ELCA News: ELCA Committee Pushes Ethnic-Specific Ministry Plans Forward]
[ELCA News: Mark Erickson Named President Of ELCA's Wittenberg University]
[ENS News: Chicago diocese mourns death of federal judge's husband and mother]
[ENS News: Documentary highlights the leadership and progress of Rwandan women]
[LWF News: Suspect Arrested in 2004 Murder of Brazilian Lutheran Missionary]
John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 3, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: 17 Theologians Urge ELCA To Reject Proposal On Homosexuality]
[ELCA News: ELCA, Starlight Home Entertainment Initiate Agreement]
[ENS News: James R. Mathes to be consecrated Bishop of San Diego]
Friday March 4, 2005
Monroe County Church Women United World Day of Prayer Celebration at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Bible study at noon and service at 1:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2005 Easter Message]
[ENS News: Tutu, endowed parishes exchange gratitude for widening justice, freedom]
[ENS News: Religious leaders join Presiding Bishop to support protection of Arctic Refuge]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pope's Health Crisis]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Juvenile Death Penalty Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: William Sloane Coffin]
Saturday March 5, 2005
March 6, 2005
Fourth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: Three Pieces for Organ: Invokation — George Walker
Entrance Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Lutheran Book of Worship 456)
Hymn of the Day: Dearest Jesus, At Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 248)
Offertory: Chorale Prelude on Jesu, Wir sind hier — George Walker
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Communion Hymn: Healer of Our Every Ill (With One Voice 738)
Sending Hymn: Amazing Grace (printed in the bulletin)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Acknowledgement"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz
Greeters: Jerry and Bette Calkins
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
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
Prelude: Three Pieces for Organ: Invokation — George Walker
Entrance Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Lutheran Book of Worship 456)
Hymn of the Day: Dearest Jesus, At Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 248)
Offertory: My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need — Virgil Thomson
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Communion Hymn: Healer of Our Every Ill (With One Voice 738)
Sending Hymn: Amazing Grace (printed in the bulletin)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Acknowledgement"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Deb Moore
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Rita Pavolka
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Ben and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Karen Blaisdell
Bread and Wine: John and Diane McCurry
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Personnel Committee meets at 9:45 a.m.
Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Meat Fare - Orthodox Christian
Monday March 7, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Social Justice Spiritual Growth Group meets at 7:00 p.m.
The first meeting of the Global Mission Group is scheduled for Monday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. in room 7. During the first few meetings some of the mission interests of the group and some operational guidelines will be determined. All who are interested in becoming involved in Global Missions are invited. For further information, please contact Lyman Hitchcock.
[ELCA News: Mensaje De Pascua Del 2005 Del Obispo Presidente Mark S. Hanson]
Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
[ENS News: Chicago judge's husband, mother eulogized at Chicago parish]
[ENS News: Retired Rio Grande bishop memorialized]
[ENS News: 'Repairing the World': Anglican women bring global views to U.N. forum]
Thomas Aquinas, teacher, 1274 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 8, 2005
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Rose House.
Pastor Lyle McKee will lead "What's Unique About Being Lutheran" at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop affirms 'seeing as God sees' in sermon marking 20 years of episcopacy]
[ENS News: Ecumenical advocacy conference set for Washington D.C this weekend; International Women's Day today]
[ENS News: Anglicans and Roman Catholics discuss Windsor Report]
[ENS News: New ecumenical organization launches in June]
[ENS News: Joint Ecumenical statement on Bush's 2006 federal budget ]
[ENS News: Five mainline protestant leaders call Bush's 2006 budget 'unjust']
[ENS News: Global relationships crucial to meeting MDG goals, Griswold and Ndungane say]
[NCC News: NCC Hails End to Consumer Boycott of Taco Bell]
Wednesday March 9, 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 12:30 p.m. 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.
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.
Lenten service at noon
Lenten Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. — presented by J. Marty Cope
Fantasia in g minor, S. 542 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata in E-flat: Andante serioso, ma con moto — Edward Bairstow
Symphonie gothique, Op. 70: Andante sostenuto — Charles-Marie Widor
Abide With Me — (arrangement Raymond Haan)
Cortège et litanie — Marcel Dupré
Lenten service at 7:30 p.m.
Hymn Following the Psalmody: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Lutheran Book of Worship 423)
Sending Hymn: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Lutheran Book of Worship 126)
Meditation: Dorothy Soudakoff "Prayer and Service"
Deacon: Gail Seegert
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Send Message To Church On Sexuality Recommendations]
[ENS News: Anglican Consultative Council delegation to UNCSW closing statement]
[ENS News: Statement of the Ecumenical Women 2000 Coalition]
Thursday March 10, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Elliott Named Editor For 'Lutheran Woman Today' Magazine]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Told 2004 Financial Results 'Mixed']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Questions Morality Of Federal Budget]
[ENS News: Deployment: new director seeks best matches of clergy, congregations]
March 11 to 14, 2005
Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice
The third annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days gathering in Washington, D.C. will address urgent global, and now domestic, justice concerns. The event will focus on critical regions including: Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States; as well as issues including: Eco-justice, Jubilee, and economic justice.
Sponsored by a broad range of churches and faith-based coalitions, the gathering will feature challenging speakers, issue briefings, advocacy training workshops and a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill when participants will speak with their Senators and Representatives or key Congressional policy staff.
Conference highlights also include common times for fellowship and networking, a keynote address and banquet dinner, and a special ecumenical service of worship for participants and the public.
March 11 to 12, 2005
"LifeKeys" and Spiritual Gifts Workshop at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church 5233 E. 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250
A Two-day workshop/seminar on Spiritual Gifts will be led by David Stark, co-author of the book, "LifeKeys." Contact Sandy Milius at (317) 849-4500 or sandy@lutheran.com
Friday March 11, 2005
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Hear Concerns, Surplus News From Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Annual Good Friday offering set for Jerusalem and the Middle East]
[ENS News: Audio stream of RNS interview with Griswold, Ndungane]
Saturday March 12, 2005
Archives Task Force Work Day at 9:30 a.m.
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
March 13, 2005
Fifth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Prelude: When Jesus Wept — William Schumann (arrangement Samuel Adler)
Entrance Hymn: Out of the Depths I Cry to You (Lutheran Book of Worship 295)
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart (Lutheran Book of Worship 325)
Offertory: Greater Love Hath No Man — John Ireland (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: When Jesus Wept (printed in bulletin)
Sending Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Valley of Dry Bones"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Sue and Larry Berg
Greeters: Bruce and Susan Colston
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
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
Prelude: When Jesus Wept — William Schumann (arrangement Samuel Adler)
Entrance Hymn: Out of the Depths I Cry to You (Lutheran Book of Worship 295)
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart (Lutheran Book of Worship 325)
Offertory: Meditation — Michael Horvitt
Communion Hymn: When Jesus Wept (printed in bulletin)
Sending Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Valley of Dry Bones"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Indrek Park
Lector: Eric Isaacson
Acolyte: Allison Welken
Server: Helen Mayfield
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Cindy Ohslund
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Nursery: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Sam Eichmiller
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Mike and JayDene Laros
The Ministers of Youth and Christian Nurture, Ryan Estevan and Alicia Taylor-Byers, will be installed during the 11:00 a.m. service.
No Student Lunch during the two Sundays of Spring Break
First Communion Class at 12:15 p.m.
Those who are not already receiving communion are scheduled to receive their first communion at the Maundy Thursday worship service on March 24th. Maunday Thursday is the day on which the Church commemorates the institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion by our Lord.
Children (accompanied by at least one parent) who are 10 years old or in Fifth Grade, as well as others who may wish to attend and at the discretion of their parents, are welcome. Although we often commune much younger children, we want to help those who ready to learn more about what communion means.
We ask participants to bring a simple lunch. We will gather in Room 7 and have a bite to eat immediately after worship and be ready to beginin class at 12:30.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Monday March 14, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Environment, science coverage expanding]
[ENS News: Vision of scientist-priest Teilhard de Chardin to guide April 8-9 environmental talks]
[ENS News: House of Bishops calls on U.S. Senate to protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge]
Lent begins - Orthodox Christian
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Bloomington Early Music Group meets at 5:15 p.m. meets in Rooms 12 and 13.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Boards 'Mixed' About Recommendations On Homosexuality]
[ENS News: Single Episcopalians set to gather at Kanuga Labor Day weekend]
[ENS News: House of Bishops adopts 'Covenant Statement']
[NCC News: NCC Sponsors 'The Effort Continues!," a Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert in St. Louis, Mo., April 12]
Wednesday March 16, 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 12:30 p.m. 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.
Lenten service at noon
Lenten Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. — presented by Megan Baughmann
Prelude and Fugue in c minor, Op. 37, No. 1 — Felix Mendelssohn
Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Op. 122, No. 10 — Johannes Brahms
Psalm Prelude, Op. 32, No. 3 — Herbert Howells
Prelude and Fugue in f minor, Op. 7, No. 2 — Marcel Dupré
Lenten service at 7:30 p.m.
Hymn Following the Psalmody: When Morning Gilds the Skies, vv. 1-4 (Lutheran Book of Worship 546)
Sending Hymn: Praise to You O God of Mercy — (With One Voice 790)
Meditation: Jerry Smith "Prayer and Praise"
Deacon: Betty Smith
[Anglican Communion News: New Anglican - Lutheran Publication]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Advise Approving Agreement With United Methodists]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes 'constructive' Covenant statement ]
[ENS News: [From the House of Bishops: 'A Word to the Church']
[NCC News: NCC Opposes Senate Budget Resolution To Allow Drilling In The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge]
[NCC News: NCC Opposes Senate Budget Resolution To Allow Drilling In The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge]
[NCC News: NCC Offers Holy Week Bulletin Insert on Tsunami Asian Follow-Up]
Thursday March 17, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Board Of Pensions Takes On New Challenges]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Expresses Gratitude For Rural Ministry]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Learn Prayer, Money Best For Tsunami Aid]
[ENS News: Episcopal bishops begin 'new day' of collegiality]
[ENS News: Episcopalian sociologist finds most teenagers are inarticulate about their faith]
[ENS News: Video Stream: Anglican women lead U.N. forum, highlight global priorities]
[NCC News: NCC Prepares Delegation Visit to Asia March 28-April 8]
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday March 18, 2005
[ENS News: Senate action affirmed on AIDS, malaria; vote may not decide final course on Arctic drilling]
[LWF News: Rwandan Lutheran Church Calls for Preventive Measures against Genocide]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Evangelicals and Identity]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Stations of the Cross]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Book Review: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: What About Judas?]
[RNS News: Judge Who Indicted Augusto Pinochet Honored With International Award By University Of Dayton]
Saturday March 19, 2005
[RNS News: 10,000 American Youth Bring Hope, Healing To Needy Families In Mexico]
Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
March 20, 2005
Palm/Passion Sunday (Liturgical Color: Red)
Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor (printed in the bulletin)
Hymn of the Day: My Song is Love Unknown (Lutheran Book of Worship 94)
Offertory: O Sacred Head — Calvin Hampton
Communion Hymn: At the name of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 179)
Communion Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 107)
Sending Hymn: O Sacred Head Now Wounded (Lutheran Book of Worship 117)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Silence"
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Crucifer: John McCurry
Lector: Steve Frampton
Passion Readers: Alicia and Ryan Taylor-Byers
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: John McCurry
Ushers: Dave and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Nancy Melhorn
Nursery: Mary Sasse
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
Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor (printed in the bulletin)
Anthem: Hosianna — Christian Gregor (Adult and Children's Choirs)
Hymn of the Day: My Song is Love Unknown (Lutheran Book of Worship 94)
Offertory: O Sacred Head — Calvin Hampton
Communion Hymn: At the name of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 179)
Communion Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 107)
Sending Hymn: O Sacred Head Now Wounded (Lutheran Book of Worship 117)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful of those who wish to keep silence.
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "Silence"
Deacon: Indrek Park
Crucifer: Charles Sweet
Lector: Carol Seaman
Passion Readers: Alicia and Ryan Taylor-Byers
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Deb Moore
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Carol Seaman
Greeter: Marian Baughman
Nursery: Penny and Jacob Buhr
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Penny Pennington
No Student Lunch during the two Sundays of Spring Break.
First Communion Class at 12:15 p.m.
Those who are not already receiving communion are scheduled to receive their first communion at the Maundy Thursday worship service on March 24th. Maunday Thursday is the day on which the Church commemorates the institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion by our Lord.
Children (accompanied by at least one parent) who are 10 years old or in Fifth Grade, as well as others who may wish to attend and at the discretion of their parents, are welcome. Although we often commune much younger children, we want to help those who ready to learn more about what communion means.
We ask participants to bring a simple lunch. We will gather in Room 7 and have a bite to eat immediately after worship and be ready to begin class at 12:30.
Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Monday March 21, 2005
Monday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
April Newsletter Deadline
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 3.
Social Justice Spiritual Growth Group meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: Atlanta Lutheran Theological Center Director Art Lewis To Retire]
[ENS News: San Francisco to host World Environment Day June 1-5]
Tuesday March 22, 2005
Tuesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Artist's Way meets at 8:30 a.m. at Yarns Unlimited.
Girl Scouts meet at 6:00 p.m. in Room 17.
[ACN News: An Easter Message to the Anglican Communion from the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Offer Counseling, Trauma Services In Red Lake]
[ENS News: An Easter message from the Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Middle East: A message from the Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church offers resources for end-of-life issues]
[ENS News: Red Lake tragedy prompts call for prayers, Episcopal clergy provide pastoral care]
[LCMS News: President of Haiti church dies]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick issues statement supporting Schiavo family]
Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 23, 2005
Wednesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
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 12:30 p.m. 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.
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: Arnison Named Director For ELCA World Hunger Program]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem offers workshops for organists]
[LCMS News: Campus Mission `Confabulation` set for June]
[LCMS News: Seminaries offer tours to Germany, Greece]
[LCMS News: Homosexuality symposium sessions now on DVD]
[LCMS News: Seminary will announce new president on Web]
Thursday March 24, 2005
Maundy Thursday (Liturgical Color: Scarlet)
Prelude: Agnus Dei — Frank Martin
O Divine Redeemer — Charles Gounod (Carolyn Sowinski, soprano)
Entrance Hymn: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (With One Voice 666)
Hymn of the Day: Where True Charity and Love Abide (printed in the bulletin)
Offertory: Greater Love Hath No Man — John Ireland (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Lord, Who the Night You Were Betrayed (Lutheran Book of Worship 206)
Communion Hymn: Of the Glorious Body Telling (Lutheran Book of Worship 120)
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Paul Reynolds
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Diane McCurry
Ushers: Jim and Kellan Wohler
Greeters: Betty and Jerry Smith
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Altar Care: Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: Linda Zellmer
The altar is stripped bare as Psalm 22 is intoned by a single voice. All then leave in silence. Go, in the peace of Christ Jesus. The Service resumes tomorrow, Good Friday.
First Communion will be celebrated at the 7:30 p.m. service. Receiving Holy Communion for the first time are Kaleb Andrew Rich Harris, son of Renee Rich and David Polansky, son of Vicki and William Polansky.
[ELCA News: ELCA Boards Commend Ethnic Strategies To Church Council]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men In Mission Plans Summer Events, Reaching Goals]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Extend Prayers To The Red Lake Community]
[ENS News: Episcopal Urban Caucus explores example of urban renewal]
Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday March 25, 2005
Good Friday (Liturgical Color: Black)
Hymn: For Me, Kind Jesus (printed in the bulletin)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Steve Frampton
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Allan and Penny Buhr
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Terri Schiavo and End-of-Life Care]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: U.S. Supreme Court and Prisoners' Religious Rights]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Easter Reconciliation in Northern Ireland]
Purim - Jewish
Saturday March 26, 2005
The Resurrection of Our Lord; Vigil of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
Hymn: At the Lambs High Feast We Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 210)
Sending Hymn: Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain (Lutheran Book of Worship 132)
Postlude: Improvisation on "Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain"
Presiders: Pastor Lyle McKee and Pastor Walt Johnson
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lectors: Deborah O'Brien, Pauline Caldwell, Ellen Mills, Dorothy Soudakoff, Charles Sweet and Nancy Melhorn
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Kaye Hill
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Flowers: The Isaacson Family
Bread and Wine: Mary Sasse
Youth Group Easter Breakfast preparation from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
March 27, 2005
The Resurrection of our Lord; Easter Day (Liturgical Color: Gold)
Prelude: Saraband for the Morning of Easter — Herbert Howells
Jesus Christ is Risen Today — Calvin Hampton
Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (printed in the bulletin)
Hymn of the Day: Bright is the Dawning of the Lord's Day (printed in the bulletin; text by SCS children)
Offertory: Let All the World — Ralph Vaughan Williams (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Symphony V, Op. 42, No. 1: Toccata — Charles-Marie Widor
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "God's Resuscitations"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Betty Smith
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki and John McCurry
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Prelude: Saraband for the Morning of Easter — Herbert Howells
Jesus Christ is Risen Today — Calvin Hampton
Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (printed in the bulletin)
Hymn of the Day: Bright is the Dawning of the Lord's Day (printed in the bulletin; text by SCS children)
Offertory: Let All the World — Ralph Vaughan Williams (Adult Choir)
Communion Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Symphony V, Op. 42, No. 1: Toccata — Charles-Marie Widor
Homilist: Pastor Lyle McKee "God's Resuscitations"
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Meg Garl
Server: Kris Frampton
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Mary Sasse
Flowers: The Isaacson Family
Bread and Wine: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Easter breakfast prepared by our Youth will be served from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Special Thanks to:
Members of the Brass Ensemble; Phil and Lissa May, Trumpet; Kari Isaacson, Horn; Dave Pavolka, Trombone
Youth Group members, leaders, and volunteering adult-assistants — for excellent work of hospitality in preparing and serving the Easter Breakfast!
The varieties of springtime flowers that add beauty to our worship setting today are provided by a number of persons who have contributed to the Easter Flower and Landscaping Fund — which also provides plants and shrubs for the lawn areas.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather at Rose House — lunch will begin about 2:00 p.m., but come when you can.
Monday March 28, 2005
Church Office Closed
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
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The Annunciation of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 29, 2005
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Simple Gifts meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
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Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the Church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 30, 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 6:30 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 (1 and 2 Corinthians). We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
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.
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[LWF News: Ole Christian M. Kvarme New Bishop of Oslo]
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[LWF News: ELCA Bishops, Church Boards Comment about Task Force Recommendations on Homosexuality]
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Thursday March 31, 2005
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[LCMS News: President to appoint task force on structure, governance]
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John Donne, priest, 1631 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Thursday 31 March 2005 19:02
