Friday April 1, 2005
[LWF News: Religious Leaders to Meet in Johannesburg for Second Inter-Faith Action for Peace Summit]
[LWF News: New Anglican - Lutheran Publication on Ecumenical Agreements over Three Decades]
[LWF News: Romanian Church, Evangelical Church in Germany Sign Partnership Agreement]
[LWF News: Economic Globalization Focus of New LWF Publication]
[LWF News: Canadian Lutheran Delegates to Vote on Same Sex Blessings]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Life and Legacy of Pope John Paul II]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pope John Paul II]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Papal Succession]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pope's 25th Anniversary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pope John Paul II's Jubilee Pilgrimage Follow-Up]
April 2 to 3, 2005
2005 Women's Spiritual Experience at Lutheran Hills
"Core-Relating" with "Heart & Soul" is a retreat designed for women to claim their giftedness while exploring and re-connecting with their core values of compassion, communication, community and commitment. It is geared for every woman who wishes to relate with integrity, truth, and love to others. It was designed with YOU in mind! Cost is $50.00 per person. Please pick up a brochure in your church office or contact Lutheran Outdoor Ministries for further details and be sure to register early! Participation is limited to 20 registrants.
Saturday April 2, 2005
[ACN News: Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the announcement of the death of Pope John Paul II]
[ACN News: Statement from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion on the death of Pope John Paul II]
[ELCA News: Statement Upon The Death Of Pope John Paul II]
[ENS News Pope John Paul II dies at 84: A message from the Presiding Bishop]
[LWF News: Pope John Paul II Dies: LWF Hails a "Truly Remarkable Human Life," and "Highly Significant Pontificate"]
April 3, 2005
Second Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: March — William Walton
Entrance Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide (Lutheran Book of Worship 149)
Homily: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Radiance Through the Cracks"
Hymn of the Day: O Sons and Daughters of the King (Lutheran Book of Worship 139)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Christ ist erstanden — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Dona Nobis Pacem (With One Voice 774)
Sending Hymn: We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight (With One Voice 675)
Postlude: Crown Imperial — William Walton
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Ryan Smith
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Lynn and Carol Brown
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 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 — Suzanne Halvorson presents "Weaving for Worship"
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: March — William Walton
Entrance Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide (Lutheran Book of Worship 149)
Homily: Pastor Kyle Halverson "Radiance Through the Cracks"
Hymn of the Day: O Sons and Daughters of the King (Lutheran Book of Worship 139)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Christ ist erstanden — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Dona Nobis Pacem (With One Voice 774)
Sending Hymn: We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight (With One Voice 675)
Postlude: Crown Imperial — William Walton
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Bob Burt
Ushers: Allen and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Chris and Maren Foley
Nursery: Kaye Hill and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Mary Jean Krupinski
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki and Doug Bauder
Bread and Wine: Penny Pennington
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch provided by Kathleen Boggess.
Personnel Committee meets at 9:45 a.m.
Executive Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Confirmation Class meets from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
[LWF News: Tribute to Pope Who Fostered Unprecedented Growth in Lutheran-Roman Catholic Relations]
April 4 to 6, 2005
2005 Institute of Liturgical Studies at Valparaiso University
Saying and Doing the Gospel Today: Mass, Ministry, Mission Inauguration of the David Truemper Honorary Choral Concert More than twenty group sessions and workshops Six liturgies, many with proposed new worship materials Contact the Office of the Institute of Liturgical Studies.
Monday April 4, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ACN News: Archbishop - Pope's last days a 'lived sermon']
[ELCA News: Lutherans Continue Response To Red Lake Community]
[ELCA News: Declaración Por La Muerte Del Papa Juan Pablo II]
[ENS News: Earth Day focus set on 'Sacred Oceans and Seas']
Benedict the African, confessor, 1589
Tuesday April 5, 2005
Deadline to register for James Alison dinner and lecture on April 10.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Pastor Lyle McKee will lead "What's Unique About Being Lutheran" at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Councils Offer Spectrum Of Advice On Homosexuality]
[ENS News: Episcopal composer Hurd honored at Rejoicensemble's 20th anniversary]
Wednesday April 6, 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 (2 Corinthians). We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
Albrecht Dürer, painter, 1528; Michelangelo Buonarroti, artist, 1564 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday April 7, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Evangelism webcast set for Saturday, April 30]
[ENS News: Christian unity workshop explores theme of belonging to Christ]
[LCMS News: Schultz named Synod`s new CAO]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick issues statement about pope]
[LWF News: General Secretary Noko to Represent the Lutheran World Federation at Pope's Funeral]
Friday April 8, 2005
Indiana Kentucky Synod Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Rose House.
Indiana Kentucky Synod Older Adult Ministry Team Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Synod Chapel
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Links Worship, Leadership">]
[ELCA News: Richard Hanson Elected President of ELCA's Waldorf College]
[ELCA News: Theologians Urge ELCA to Support Proposal on Homosexuality ]
[ENS News: Bridge-building, in the spirit of Pope John Paul II]
[ENS News: Traditions meld in funeral rites for Navajoland Bishop Steven Plummer]
[ENS News: Episcopal Relief and Development names Robert Radtke as new president]
[LCMS News: LEA offers Web page with job openings]
[LCMS News: District Web site directory redesigned]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Papal Succession]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religious Response to Pope's Death]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Cardinals and the Next Pope]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Issues That Lie Ahead]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Pope and Interfaith Relations]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Pope's Spiritual Legacy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Talmud Study]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Orthodox Fasting]
Saturday April 9, 2005
Indiana Kentucky Synod Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Rose House.
[ELCA News: ELCA, LCMS Discussions Note Surge Of 'Mission Spirit']
[ELCA News: Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Responds To ELCA Sexuality Report]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Ecumenical Representatives Honor Seminarian For Essay]
[ENS News: From Rome: Anglican leaders reflect on historic week, papal ministry, next steps]
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, teacher, 1945 (Liturgical Color: Red)
April 10, 2005
Third Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on Psalm 116 — Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 144)
Homily: Dr. James Alison
Hymn of the Day: With High Delight Let Us Unite (Lutheran Book of Worship 140)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Rubrics: "The Peace may be exchanged..." — Dan Locklair
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come Risen Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 209)
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Sending Hymn: The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done (Lutheran Book of Worship 135)
Postlude: Rondeau — Henry Purcell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Linda Zellmer
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Mackenzie Colston
Greeter: Marcella Calvert
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Paul Reynolds
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 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 — Dr. James Alison, Catholic theologian, priest and author
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on Psalm 116 — Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 144)
Homily: Dr. James Alison
Hymn of the Day: With High Delight Let Us Unite (Lutheran Book of Worship 140)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Sing a New Song — (arrangement Mark Schweizer) (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come Risen Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 209)
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Sending Hymn: The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done (Lutheran Book of Worship 135)
Postlude: Rondeau — Henry Purcell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Indrek Park
Lector: Allan Buhr
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Kaye Hill
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeter: Ellen Mills
Nursery: LeAnne Lipe and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Missy Eichmiller
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Renee Steele
Bread and Wine: Lori Rowold
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
New Members Class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 3. Adults desiring to join the ministry of St. Thomas will meet April 10, 17, and 24 and May 8 and 15, using the text Baptized, We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life. New members will be received at both worship services on May 22.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Theologian in Residence
Lutheran Campus Ministry invites you to join us for a talk by our 2005 Theologian in Residence, James Alison, on Sunday night, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas. A catered dinner will be served, and donations will be accepted (more details to come in the April newsletter).
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
Mikael Agricola, Bishop of Turku, 1557 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday April 11, 2005
Indiana/Kentucky Synod Recruitment Committee meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Synod Office Chapel.
Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis presents the 24th Annual Forum on Jewish-Christian Relations: Richard Horsley on Life in the Context of Empire: Looking at Jesus and Paul in a New Perspective.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Drafts, Forwards Three Resolutions on Homosexuality]
[ENS News Greek Orthodox Archbishop Iakovos dies at 93: Presiding Bishop's statement]
Tuesday April 12, 2005
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Rose House.
Simple Gifts meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Jessica French's Junior Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Canticum — Naji Hakim
Conditor alme siderum
Rorate coeli desuper
O Emmanuel
Wir glauben all' an einem Gott, BWV 680 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele, BWV 654 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata in e minor, BWV 528 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Adagio – Vivace
Andante
Un poco allegro
Chorale varié sur le thème du Veni Creator, Op. 4 — Maurice Duruflé
Symphony No. 6 in e minor, Op. 42 No. 2 — Charles-Marie Widor
Allegro
Religious Symbolism in Art
The Artists Spiritual Growth Group sponsors a presentation by Edward Maxedon, Curator of Education, IU Art Museum from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall. Conversation and refreshments will follow.
Invitations are being extended to our congregational neighbors (Beth Shalom and University Baptist), as well as to the local Muslim Center and to all of the IU Art Museum docents.
Come and learn about religious symbolism in art and how much confluence there is among various religious traditions with regard to symbolism.
[ENS News: 'How does God Listen?': New book for young children explores God's presence]
[ENS News: Bishop Scott Field Bailey of West Texas dies at 88]
Wednesday April 13, 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 Journaling meets at 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 (2 Corinthians). We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Affirms Strategy For Engagement In Middle East]
[ENS News: From Executive Council: A letter to Bishop John Paterson]
[LWF News: LWF Joins Global Action for Fair Trade]
Thursday April 14, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Voice recital at 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News Inter-Faith Service Sermon: Global Week of Action on Trade]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Pairs Synods, Conducts Elections]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Moves Ethnic-Ministry Strategies Forward]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Pushes 'Renewing Worship' Project Forward]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury commends Executive Council letter]
[ENS News: 'Christian community squeezes through bars']
Friday April 15, 2005
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Funds Five Commitments, Revises Spending]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Declines Proposal For Designated Mission Support]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Sets New Timeline For Statement On Sexuality In 2009]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Impossible Choices]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Papal Succession Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Buddhist Tiger Temple]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Defining the Ethics of Exit in Iraq]
Saturday April 16, 2005
Indiana/Kentucky Synod Outreach Team meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Synod Office Chapel.
Indiana/Kentucky Synod Global Missions Committee meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room.
John Markert's Master's Organ Recital at 4:00 p.m.
Chorale Prelude: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Herr, BWV 663 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Up Tails All — Giles Farnaby
Variations on an Old Carol: Es kommt ein Schiff, geladen* — Harald Rohlig
Pièces de Fantaisie — Louis Vierne
Näides
Organ, Timbrel, and Dance — Johannes Matthias Michel
Bossa Nova (Wunderbarer König)*
Swing Five (Erhalt uns, Herr)*
Eleven Choral Preludes — Johannes Brahms
O wie selig seid ihr doch, ihr Frommen*
O Welt, ich muss dich lassen*
La Nativité du Seigneur — Olivier Messiaen
Dieu parmi nous
* Catherine LeGrand, flute
April 17, 2005
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Carol — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Lutheran Book of Worship 352)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "Fellowship"
Hymn of the Day: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Lutheran Book of Worship 456)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Alleluia — arrangement Mark Schweitzer (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O God of Jacob (Lutheran Book of Worship 477)
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration (Lutheran Book of Worship 203)
Sending Hymn: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (Lutheran Book of Worship 481)
Postlude: Plymouth Suite: Toccata — Percy Whitlock
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Mary Lou Nierwicki
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Sue Berg
Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz
Greeter: Larry and Sue Berg
Nursery: Joan Burt
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 — Emily Eastwood, Director of Lutherans Concerned North America
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Carol — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Lutheran Book of Worship 352)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "Fellowship"
Hymn of the Day: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Lutheran Book of Worship 456)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Rubrics: The Peace May Be Exchanged... — Dan Locklair
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O God of Jacob (Lutheran Book of Worship 477)
Communion Hymn: Now We Join in Celebration (Lutheran Book of Worship 203)
Sending Hymn: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (Lutheran Book of Worship 481)
Postlude: Plymouth Suite: Toccata — Percy Whitlock
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Lector: Chris Foley
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeter: Deborah O'Brien
Nursery: Rosalie Savage and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Bev Lingvai and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
New Members Class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 3. Adults desiring to join the ministry of St. Thomas will meet April 10, 17, and 24 and May 8 and 15, using the text Baptized, We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life. New members will be received at both worship services on May 22.
Annual Program meeting has been postponed to May 1.
Book/Media Spiritual Growth Group meets at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Rita Pavolka.
Simple Gifts meets from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Confirmation Class meets from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. — Bowling at the Indiana Memorial Union!
The Islamic Center of Bloomington is holding an open house from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be tours of the mosque, discussions, and refreshments.
Monday April 18, 2005
Jacob Martin Cope, III's Master's Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Fantasia and Fugue in g minor, BWV 542 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Giga, Op. 73 — Enrico Bossi
Organ Sonata in E-Flat — Sir Edward Bairstow
Andante serioso, ma con moto
Allegro giocoso
Hymn to the Fallen* — John Williams
Cortège et litanie, Op. 19 — Marcel Dupré
O God, Our Help in Ages Past# — text: Isaac Watts, music: William Croft, setting: John Rutter
The Syncopated Clock — Leroy Anderson
Toccata, Op. 104 — Joseph Jongen
* Jerrod Price, Dylan Kruziki, Trumpet; Jessica Thoman, French Horn; Cory Mixdorf, Trombone; Tim Royster, Tuba
# Sung by the audience
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 7.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls For Earth Day Action, Advocacy]
[ENS News: Ties celebrated, strengthened between Episcopal Church and Philippine Independent Church]
[ENS News: Episcopalians join ecumenical partners seeking to celebrate creation]
[LWF News: South African Minister Urges Religious Leaders to Focus on Strategies that Prevent Conflict]
Tuesday April 19, 2005
Indiana/Kentucky Synod Leadership Support Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Synod Office Chapel.
Bloomington Early Music Group meets at 5:15 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Sister Parish meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Sacred Space Design Task Force meets at 7:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Simple Gifts class meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Leaders Stress Christian Unity With Election Of New Pope]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Recommends Interim Agreement With Methodists]
[ENS News: Fund provides needed security to retired deacons]
[ENS News: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany elected Pope: Presiding Bishop's statement]
[LWF News: LWF Calls for Unity in Prayer, Strength and Guidance for Pope Benedict XVI]
Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Laurentius Petri, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1573 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday April 20, 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. We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
[ELCA News: Lutheran World Federation Hosts North American Consultation]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Respond To 'Silent Emergencies' Worldwide]
Thursday April 21, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Archbishop to attend Papal Inauguration, greetings and prayers for new Pope]
[ELCA News: 2005 Derose-Hinkhouse Awards Awarded To ELCA Communicators]
[ENS News: Indigenous Anglicans focus on gifts offered to Communion]
[ENS News: Griswold asks bishops for clarification on letters]
[LWF News: Mauritanian Dignitaries Stress Need for Tolerance}
[LWF News: Inter-Faith Peace Initiative Focuses on Women's Role in Peace Building}
[NCC News: National Council of Churches looks to Benedict For Continued Commitment to Christian Unity]
Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1109 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday April 22, 2005
Hammer and Nail Concert at 7:00 p.m. featuring new music for the organ by IU student composers
Morning Prayer — Ryan Burruss
David Sinden, organ, Ryan Buruss, turntables
Antiphonal Works — Joshua Rope
I. Postlude
II. Prelude (Ascension)
Thomas Fielding, organ
Twilight — Mutsuhito Ogino
Mutsuhito Ogino, organ
Ritual — J.C. Loewe
Robert Hlebinsky, organ
Waves — Andrew Estel
Christopher Schroeder, organ
Facades — Clint Needham
David Sinden, organ
Hallucination — Martin McClellan
Craig Sproat, organ
Canonic Variations on Lord, We Come Before Thee Now — Neil Thornock
Christopher Young, organ
Lullaby — Joe Sheehan
Bradley Fitch, organ
Ætherfall — Anthony Joseph Lanman
Gianfranco DeLuca, organ
Eden — Mutsuhito Ogino
Andrew Kotylo, organ
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Others, Criticize Senator, 'Justice Sunday']
[LWF News: Religious, Secular Leaders Call for New Attitudes, Renewed Acceptance for a Healthy Africa]
[NCC News: Earth Day Not Just for the Secular; Churches Focus on God's Sacred Creation]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The New Pope]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Analysis of the New Papacy of Benedict XVI]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Freedom Seder]
Day of Creation/Dia de la Creación
Saturday April 23, 2005
Archives Task Force work day from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Servant Saturday at Lutheran Hills in Brown County from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All materials, meals, and Friday night housing (if desired) provided at NO COST! Camp-based day of service projects designed for senior high youth
[LWF News: Women Launch Inter-Faith Campaign for a Healthy Africa]
Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 (Liturgical Color: White)
Lazarus Saturday - Orthodox Christian
Pesach (Passover) begins at sunset
April 24, 2005 to May 1, 2005
Pesach (Passover)
April 24 to 26, 2005
First Call Retreat at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Contact Karen Eppert in the Synod Office.
April 24, 2005
Fifth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Concerto in D: Allegro — Johann Friedrich Fasch
Dedication of Piano
Entrance Hymn: When in Our Music God is Glorified (With One Voice 802)
Homily: Pastor Walter Johnson
Hymn of the Day: The Church of Christ, in Every Age (Lutheran Book of Worship 433)
Responses to the Word
Installation of Walter F. Johnson as Pastor Emeritus
Offertory: Prayer of St. Gregory — Alan Hovhaness
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: God is Here! (With One Voice 719)
Communion Hymn: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (Lutheran Book of Worship 513)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Postlude: Trumpet Voluntary — John Stanley
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Penny Pennington
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
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 — Our Global Mission Spiritual Growth Group will present a forum on the Global Mission Events this summer as well as information about what is happening with our companion church in Indonesia, the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant Church.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Concerto in D: Allegro — Johann Friedrich Fasch
Dedication of Piano
Entrance Hymn: When in Our Music God is Glorified (With One Voice 802)
Homily: Pastor Walter Johnson
Hymn of the Day: The Church of Christ, in Every Age (Lutheran Book of Worship 433)
Responses to the Word
Installation of Walter F. Johnson as Pastor Emeritus
Offertory: Lift High the Cross — arrangement Donald Busarow (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: God is Here! (With One Voice 719)
Communion Hymn: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (Lutheran Book of Worship 513)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Postlude: Trumpet Voluntary — John Stanley
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Steve Amundson
Acolyte: Chris Ohslund
Server: Allan Buhr
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Lissa May
Greeter: Bob and Jane Warner
Nursery: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Kris and Frank Stewart and Lindsey and Dawn Smith
Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
New Members Class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room 3. Adults desiring to join the ministry of St. Thomas will meet April 10, 17, and 24 and May 8 and 15, using the text Baptized, We Live: Lutheranism as a Way of Life. New members will be received at both worship services on May 22.
Indianapolis Conference Spring Assembly from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Forty-fifth Anniversary Celebration!
Herman Whitfield III will perform a dedicatory recital on St. Thomas' new baby grand piano at 3:00 p.m.
Herman Whitfield is an award winning pianist and composer currently studying with Andre Watts at Indiana University. He has previously been tutored by gifted pianists including Antonio Pompa-Baldi, a Van Cliburn competition laureate, and Peter Takács of the Oberlin Conservatory.
Whitfield has received many accolades for his piano performance, including twice being names a finalist in the Prelude Awards competition of Indianapolis, being selected to perform with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in the Side-by-Side program, and being awarded a bronze medal in the 2001 NAACP national ACT-SO competition. He has been featured as pinao soloist in the Young Concert Artist Series at Indiana University at Indianapolis, with the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New World Youth Symphony Orchestra. Whitfield has performed abroad in venues in France, Switzerland, and Austria.
Three Nocturnes — Gabriel Fauré
No. 12 in e minor, Op. 107
No. 11 in f-sharp minor, Op. 104, No. 1
No. 10 in e minor, Op. 99
"A Prole do Bebê," Book I, A. 140 — Heitor Villa-Lobos
Branquinha, a boneca de louça
Moreninha, a boneca de massa
Caboclinha, a boneca de barro
Mulatinha, a boneca de borracha
Negrinha, a boneca de pau
Pobrezina, a boneca de trapo
O polinchinelo
Bruxa, a boneca de pano
Three Visions — William Grant Still
Dark Horsemen
Summerland
Radiant Pinnacle
Sonata in b minor (in one movement), S. 178 — Franz Liszt
[LWF News: Faith Communities Cautioned Against Use of Holy Scriptures to Justify War]
Palm Sunday - Orthodox Christian
Monday April 25, 2005
Retired Group Luncheon at noon in Community Hall
Bring a dish to share, your own table service and your suggestions for future outings and programs to the annual planning session.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Lutheran Campus Ministry covenant review at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ENS News: Religion, science, environment focus of Sewanee]
St. Mark, Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday April 26, 2005
Pastor Lyle McKee will lead "What's Unique About Being Lutheran" at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[LWF News: Africa's Religious Leaders Affirm Inter-Faith Action Can Prevent, Reduce Conflict]
[NCC News: Hundreds rally in Washington as Congress opens Social Security hearings]
Wednesday April 27, 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. We should be done by around 7:30. You can come late or leave early, as your schedule permits.
[LWF News: Congo's Religious Leaders Seek Inter-Faith Intervention to Stop Conflict]
[LWF News: Media Practitioners Establish Network to Promote Peace Reporting in Africa and Beyond]
[LWF News: LWF Criticizes Land Concession Policy in Cambodia]
[LWF News: LWF, NGOs Call for Elimination of All Forms of Religious Discrimination]
[LWF News: Call for Compatibility of Foreign Debt with Human Rights]
April 28 to May 1, 2005
LCMS 'New Directions' conference in St. Louis
April 28 to 30, 2005
Indiana/Kentucky Synod Candidacy Meetings at the Synod Office and Benedict Inn.
Thursday April 28, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Martin Wells Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod]
[ENS News: 'Congress should reject this budget,' mainline leaders say]
[ENS News: Evangelism grows with 'Groundwork' around Episcopal Church]
[LCMS News: COP places 169 pastoral candidates]
[LCMS News: Communications board changes periodicals head]
[LCMS News: Response to worship event prompts another]
[LCMS News: Quilts, prayers well-received in Red Lake, says pastor]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary offers interim-ministry training]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Irvine, receives $6.25 million gift]
[LCMS News: `Harvesters` seeks applicants for training]
[LCMS News: ELCA process would OK actively gay workers]
[LCMS News: ALOA, schools sponsor Lutherhostels]
[LCMS News: St. Louis sem to host deaf basketball camp]
[LCMS News: `Confabulation` scheduled for June]
[LCMS News: CTCR offers guide to district presidents on `state of confession` protests]
[LCMS News: First Tagakaulo pastors graduate in Philippines]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary offers summer workshops]
[NCC News: On 'Justice Wednesday', religious groups pray for a U.S. budget that supports the poor]
[NCC News: Thank you, Mr. President, for a moderating voice]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Justice Sunday]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Holocaust Reconciliation]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Shawl Ministry]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Passover Seder: Why Is This Book Different from All Other Books?]
April 29 to May 1, 2005
Grounded in Christ: A Women's Conference
In celebration of the divierse roles and challenges women champion every day In recognition of the rich talents of women "The Astonishing and Unexpected Kindness of God" "A New Way to Live" Pat Wilson, MA, MDiv, Keynote Speaker Presentations, Workshops, Worship, Hymn Sing Valparaiso University Campus
Friday April 29, 2005
[ELCA News: Reko to Lead ELCA Division for Congregational Ministries]
[ENS News: Anglican leaders meet with Pope Benedict XVI]
[ENS News: 'Cover the Uninsured Week' set to open with interfaith initiatives]
[LCMS News: Educators find tips, insights at LEA event]
Catherine of Siena, teacher, 1380 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday April 30, 2005
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