April 24, 2005 to May 1, 2005
Pesach (Passover) - Jewish
May 1, 2005
Sixth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine (Lutheran Book of Worship 508)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "Loving Provision"
Hymn of the Day: Shout for Joy Loud and Long (With One Voice 793)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Pilgrim's Hymn — Stephen Paulus (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Now the Silence (Lutheran Book of Worship 205)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Lutheran Book of Worship 316)
Sending Hymn: We Know That Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 189)
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: John and Renee Steele
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
Culture of Conversation will continue with a discussion of the recent council decision regarding blessing a same sex union.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine (Lutheran Book of Worship 508)
Children's Sermon: Alicia and Ryan Taylor-Byers
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Shout for Joy Loud and Long (With One Voice 793)
Responses to the Word
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Now the Silence (Lutheran Book of Worship 205)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Lutheran Book of Worship 316)
Sending Hymn: We Know That Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 189)
Presider: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Chris Ogan
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Karl Eagleman
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeter: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Jean Brown
Flowers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Bread and Wine: Charles Sweet
Executive Committee meets at 12:15 p.m.
Annual Program Meeting at 12:45 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.
Easter/Pesach- Orthodox Christian (Julian calendar)
St. Philip and St. James, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday May 2, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA, 15 Others Join In Social Security Principles Statement]
[ELCA News: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Showing Positive Signs For 2005]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church embraces all God's Creatures]
[LWF News: How Can Cultural Encounters Lead to Opportunities for Transformation?]
Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday May 3, 2005
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Richard Bliese Named Next President Of Luther Seminary]
[ENS News: Gateway into Latino culture offered by two Episcopal provinces]
[LCMS News: Call for nominations, applications: LCEF senior vp]
Wednesday May 4, 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.
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: ELCA Communicators Honored By Associated Church Press]
[LWF News: "Wasting Water Was a Taboo"]
[LWF News: Churches Challenged to Educate Community on Water Issues in Africa]
Monica, mother of Augustine, 387 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday May 5, 2005
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Morton To Lead ELCA Federal Chaplaincy Ministries]
The Ascension of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
National Day of Prayer Theme for 2005: "God Shed His Grace on Thee"
Friday May 6, 2005
May Friendship Day 2005 of Church Women United will be held at First United Church. Lunch is at noon; celebration at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00, available at the St. Thomas office. Reservations are due May 2.
[ELCA News: Janet Philipp Named President of ELCA's Dana College]
[ENS News: Schmidt to head Forward Movement]
[ENS News: Bible study, Christian education series grow across Episcopal Church]
[ENS News: Listening, learning as Anglicans]
[ENS News: Rewarding week in Nashville, Salt Lake for communication staffers]
[ENS News: Episcopalians practice 'communicating in real time' at Utah conference]
[LCMS News: New CHI exhibits spotlight missions, nursing, LWML]
[NCC News: Civil rights and religious leaders align to oppose legislative 'nuclear option']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Guatemala: A Rising Faith]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Donnie McClurkin]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kingdom Of Heaven]
Saturday May 7, 2005
I-K Synod Youth Gathering Planning Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
[RNS News: American Public Media's Speaking Of Faith Wins Prestigious Webby Award]
May 8, 2005
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Ceremonial March — Herbert Sumsion
Entrance Hymn: Hail Thee Festival Day (Lutheran Book of Worship 142)
Homily: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Ascension of Jesus"
Hymn of the Day: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 157)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Plymouth Suite: Salix — Percy Whitlock
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain (Lutheran Book of Worship 132)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 158)
Sending Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Lutheran Book of Worship 170)
Postlude: Christ ist erstanden — Hermann Schroeder
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Diane McCurry
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
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
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Ceremonial March — Herbert Sumsion
Entrance Hymn: Hail Thee Festival Day (Lutheran Book of Worship 142)
Homily: Pastor Kyle Halverson "The Ascension of Jesus"
Hymn of the Day: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing (Lutheran Book of Worship 157)
Responses to the Word
Installation of Church Leaders
Offertory: In His Care-Oh — William Dawson (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain (Lutheran Book of Worship 132)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 158)
Sending Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Lutheran Book of Worship 170)
Postlude: Christ is erstanden — Hermann Schroeder
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Deborah O'Brien
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Mark Savage
Ushers: Carol Seaman and Deborah Owens
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
Nursery: Ben and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Debra and Katie Schmidt
Bread and Wine: Lester and Gladys Dorman
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.
Leaders to be installed during the 11:00 a.m. service:
Congregation Council: Dean Arnold (president), Allan Buhr (vice president), Missy Eichmiller (secretary), Dave Belbutoski, Jeff Franz, Jennifer Garl, Kari Isaacson, Allan Mayfield, Debbie Moore, Dan Seegert, Jennifer Steinbachs and Matt Shupe
Mutual Ministry Committee: Bruce Colston (chair), Leo Fay, Suzanne Halvorson, Gene Laughman, Carol Seaman and Dorothy Soudakoff
Mission Endowment Fund: Michael Hall (chair), Sue Berg, Domenic and Linda Cuffia, David Ellies, Leo Fay, Kris Frampton and Robert Warner
Executive Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
Simple Gifts meets from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Victor the Moor, martyr, 303 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 9, 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Seminaries Plan 2005 Commencements]
[ENS News: Global warming: Call for Comment; Anglican Environmental Network meets in Canberra]
[ENS News: Symbolic sculpture honors Trinity-St. Paul's 9/11 response]
Tuesday May 10, 2005
Simple Gifts meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:45 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: ELCA Seminary Opposes Gambling Expansion In Gettysburg Area]
[ELCA News: ELCA Education Task Force Gathers Early Responses To Study]
[ELCA News: 'Davey And Goliath' TV Episodes Available On DVD]
[ENS News: Asian American and Afro-Anglican conferences set for June, July]
[LCMS News: CTCR offers information about religious groups]
Wednesday May 11, 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.
Qeq'chi is one of 23 Mayan languages spoken in Guatemala and the language of our friends in Chichipate, home of St. Thomas' Sister Parish community. Indrek Park, a linguistics scholar at IU, began learning Qeq'chi as a delegate to Guatemala in January 2003. He will offer classes in Qeq'chi for all who are interested in traveling to Guatemala with the next delegation this November — or any who are just interested! The first class is at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: New Book Describes The 'Lutheran Way Of Life']
[ENS News: Federal budget fails moral test, Shea says}
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop welcomes appointment of Panel of Reference chair]
[LWF News: African Inter-Faith Initiative Promotes Landmine Survivors' Exchange Program]
[LWF News: A Challenge to "Stay Together In Spite of All Differences"]
Thursday May 12, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Academy For Mission Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel at 10:00 a.m.
[ELCA News: United Methodist Bishops Approve Interim Pact With ELCA]
[ENS News: Episcopal Divinity School names new academic dean]
[ENS News: Delegation disturbed by effects of occupation, says two-state solution for Israel/Palestine threatened]
[LCMS News: Seminary calls Dale Meyer as president]
May 13 to 14, 2005
Synod Council Meeting in the I-K Synod Office Building, Downstairs Conference Room.
May 13 to 15, 2005
In an effort to raise funds for the relocation of Rhino's Youth Center in Bloomington, Plato's Closet is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a shopping spree at the store. All proceeds benefit Rhino's.
Friday May 13, 2005
Euchre and Games Night
[ENS News: Pentecost message from the Presiding Bishop]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thomas Reese's Resignation]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Darfur Report]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gerard Straub]
Saturday May 14, 2005
I-K Synod World Hunger Task Force Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A concert of music and storytelling to benefit the Shalom Community Center will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Three of Bloomington's best singer songwriters, Beth Lodge-Rigal, Jason Fickel, and Sophia Travis will be performing an acoustic show of their original material, interspersed with yarns spun by local writer, storyteller and WFHB radio personality Arbutus Cunningham. Also making a guest appearance will be students from Clear Creek Elementary School, who have co-written songs about hunger and homelessness with Beth Lodge-Rigal. Tickets are on sale through Sunrise Box Office.
Vigil of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)
Pachomius, renewer of the church, 346 (Liturgical Color: White)
The Day of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Veni Creator Spiritus en taille à 5, Fugue à 5, Récit de Cromorne — Nicolas de Grigny
Entrance Hymn: Filled With the Spirit's Power (Lutheran Book of Worship 160)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "Genesis Revisited"
Hymn of the Day: O Day Full of Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 161)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: If Ye Love Me — Thomas Tallis (Maggie Kodel, soprano; Katherine Altobello, alto; Jon Yaeger, tenor; David Sinden, bass)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (With One Voice 684)
Communion Hymn: Praise the Spirit In Creation (With One Voice 682)
Sending Hymn: O Spirit of Life (With One Voice 680)
Postlude: Dialogue sur les grands
jeux — Nicolas de Grigny
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Lyman Hitchcock
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Diane McCurry
Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki and John McCurry
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Sandy Arnold
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 — Chris Ogan will discuss issues related to international development.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Veni Creator Spiritus en taille à 5, Fugue à 5, Récit de Cromorne — Nicolas de Grigny
Baptismal Hymn: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "Genesis Revisited"
Hymn of the Day: O Day Full of Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 161)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Every Time I Feel The Spirit — (arrangement Melva Costen) (Adult and Children's Choirs)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (With One Voice 684)
Communion Hymn: Praise the Spirit in Creation (With One Voice 682)
Sending Hymn: O Spirit of Life (With One Voice 680)
Postlude: Dialogue sur les grands
jeux — Nicolas de Grigny
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Shirley Mingee
Flowers: Kent and Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon
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.
Sunday Church School teachers' appreciation lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service
Adult Choir Spring Concert at 3:00 p.m. The program will feature Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb along with an eclectic mix of British and American choral and organ music.
Ceremonial March — Herbert Sumsion
(David Sinden, organ)
Pilgrims' Hymn — Stephen Paulus
(Adult Choir)
Humoresque — Pietro Yon
(David Sinden, organ)
Every Time I Feel the Spirit — (arrangement Melva Costen)
(Adult Choir, Children's Choir, David Sinden, organ)
Amen
(Children's Choir, David Sinden, organ)
Prelude and Fugue on a Theme of Victoria — Benjamin Britten
(David Sinden, organ)
Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30 — Benjamin Britten
(Adult Choir; David Sinden, organ; Carolyn Sowinski, soprano; Kris Frampton, alto; John Howell, tenor; Alan Dunbar, bass)
In His Care-Oh — William Levi Dawson
(Adult Choir)
Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Mutual Ministry Committee meets from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday May 16, 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 7.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Room 17.
[ELCA News: 'Faithful Travel With Rick Steves' DVD Available From ELCA]
[ENS News: Environmental issues a Communion-wide priority, Anglican network says]
Tuesday May 17, 2005
Bloomington Early Music Group meets at 5:15 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Spiritual Growth Group leaders meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Altar Guild salad supper at 6:00 p.m. at Jean Brown's
[ELCA News: Thousands Of Lutheran Women To Gather In Texas, July 5-10]
[ENS News: Hungry to end hunger: bishops, interfaith leaders plan June 6 convocation]
John Eliot, missionary to the American Indians, 1690 (Liturgical Color: White)
May 22, 2005
Holy Trinity (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Nicea" — Calvin Hampton
Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship 165)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers "To the Mountain We Must Turn"
Hymn of the Day: Holy God We Praise Your Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 535)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, S. 711 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Praise to the Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 517)
Communion Hymn: Father Most Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship 169)
Sending Hymn: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Fugue in E-flat "St. Anne", S. 552b — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Betty Smith
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
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 7
"Culture of Conversation" in Sanctuary — discussion of the Council decision regarding blessing of same sex unions
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Soon and Very Soon" (Children's Choir)
Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship 165)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers "To the Mountain We Must Turn"
Hymn of the Day: Holy god We Praise Your Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 535)
Responses to the Word
Affirmation of Baptism (Reception of new members)
Offertory: All People that on Earth Do Dwell — Ralph Vaughan Williams (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Praise to the Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 517)
Communion Hymn: Father Most Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship 169)
Sending Hymn: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
Postlude: Fugue in E-flat "St. Anne", S. 552b — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Jane Warner
Acolyte: Meg Garl
Server: Chris Ogan
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Tim and Deb Moore
Nursery: Ronna Papesh and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Bread and Wine: Tim and Deb Moore
New members will be received at the 11:00 service. There will be a reception of welcome following the service.
We welcome:
Brad and Carrie Dahlberg and son Erik
Britta Grieshaber
Deborah Hall
Kristin Iovino and son Benjamin
Marilyn Kelly
John and Esther Kings
Loren and Allison Rullman and daughter Cailey
Mission Endowment Fund Committee meets at 9:45 a.m.
Stewardship Committee meeting at 12:15 p.m.
Ecumenical Hymn Festival at 4:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church 3600 25th Street in Columbus.
The choirs of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and First Lutheran Church of Columbus will be joining forces for an ecumenical hymn festival: With One Voice, Together in Song: A Journey through the Church Year. The festival will include hymns from various periods and cultures in addition to selected choral and instrumental works.
Monday May 23, 2005
Visitation Group meeting at 10:30 a.m. in Room 7
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
June Newsletter Deadline
[ELCA News: Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Awards $1,875,000 To The ELCA]
[ENS News: 'No time for foolishness': Church Center re-launches anti-racism training program]
[LCMS News: Meyer accepts call to serve as sem president]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Portland, to mark centennial]
Ludwig Nommensen, missionary to Sumatra, 1918 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday May 24, 2005
Sacred Space Task Force meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 7
[ELCA News: Pastor Carl Linder, Veteran Editor Of Lutheran Publications, Dies}
[ENS News: Archivists, historians to hold June annual meeting in Hawaii]
[NCC News: NCC applauds Senate compromise avoiding extreme actions on judicial nominees]
[RNS News Quaker Organization Delivers Over 40,000 Peace Petitions To Capitol Hill]
Nicolaus Copernicus, 1543; Leonhard Euler, 1783; teachers (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday May 25, 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.
Spiritual Journaling Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m.
[ELCA News: Skrenes Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Northern Great Lakes Synod]
[ELCA News: David Miller, Editor, The Lutheran, Resigns, Accepts New Role]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church leaders praise new stem cell research bill]
[NCC News: Jewish and Christian dialogue shows signs of maturity]
Thursday May 26, 2005
Qeq'chi is one of 23 Mayan languages spoken in Guatemala and the language of our friends in Chichipate, home of St. Thomas' Sister Parish community. Indrek Park, a linguistics scholar at IU, began learning Qeq'chi as a delegate to Guatemala in January 2003. He will offer classes in Qeq'chi for all who are interested in traveling to Guatemala with the next delegation this November — or any who are just interested! The third class is at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ENS News: El Salvador: Housing, disaster relief aided by ERD, L.A. diocese]
[LCMS News: Campbell accepts top Black ministry post]
[LCMS News: Leaders of `specialized ministries` share ideas]
[LCMS News: CD features `New Directions` presentations]
[LCMS News: Seminaries mail promotional materials]
[LCMS News: Wuerffel joins armed forces ministry]
[NCC News: Edgar and Church leaders meet with President Abbas]
[NCC News: NCC nudges James Watt toward greater greenness]
Corpus Christi - Catholic Christian
Friday May 27, 2005
[ENS News: Meeting with Abbas, religious leaders affirm two-state solution]
[LCMS News: Board OKs $81.8 million budget for 2005-06]
[LCMS News: Prison-ministry conference leads to support network]
[LCMS News: LFL, bioethics meetings set for St. Louis]
[LCMS News: Committee suggests alternative to `living wills`]
[LCMS News: `Igniters` address growth in adult confirmations]
[LCMS News: Wanted: Wood chippers to clear debris]
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge gives $357,000 for 12 new projects]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Parochial Schools]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: U.S. Supreme Court Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Embattled Holy Land Patriarch]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Christian Comedian Brad Stine]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Einstein in the West, Quanta in the East]
John Calvin, renewer of the Church, 1564 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday May 28, 2005
May 29, 2005
Second Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 4) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Revelations: Pastorale — Daniel Pinkham
Entrance Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Lutheran Book of Worship 499)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "A Carpenter's Thoughts on Life"
Hymn of the Day: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (Lutheran Book of Worship 293)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Suite: Prayer, Op. 70 — Paul Creston
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound (Lutheran Book of Worship 448)
Sending Hymn: Breath on Me, Breath of God (Lutheran Book of Worship 488)
Postlude: Revelations: Toccata — Daniel Pinkham
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Mackenzie Colston
Greeters: John and Diane McCurry
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Revelations: Pastorale — Daniel Pinkham
Entrance Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Lutheran Book of Worship 499)
Homily: Pastor Lyle McKee "A Carpenter's Thoughts on Life"
Hymn of the Day: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (Lutheran Book of Worship 293)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Suite: Prayer, Op. 70 — Paul Creston
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound (Lutheran Book of Worship 448)
Sending Hymn: Breath on Me, Breath of God (Lutheran Book of Worship 488)
Postlude: Revelations: Toccata — Daniel Pinkham
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Rita Pavolka
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Joan Burt
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Lester and Gladys Dorman
Nursery: Jane Warner and Emily Garl
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Carl Ziegler and Jim and Minori Marken
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. — Movie Night at Rose House!
The Youth Group will watch and discuss the movie SAVED. The movie is an hour and a half long. For dinner we are going to supply the main course, but we need you to provide drinks and snacks.
Last names A-M; Please bring drinks and/or chips
Last names N-Z: Please bring movie snacks, sweets
Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, 1637 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 30, 2005
Church Office Closed
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[LWF News: Bishop Mindaugas Sabutis: Challenging Situation for Lutheran Church after EU Membership]
Tuesday May 31, 2005
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[LCMS News: Theological conference to study role of pastor, laity]
The Visitation (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Wednesday 1 June 2005 10:44
