Wednesday June 1, 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.
"World War II — A Time for Heroes" at 7:00 p.m. at Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
This video project by students at Batchelor Middle School includes interview clips with around 50 local World War II veterans and Holocaust survivors. Among the veterans interviewed is our own Lester Dorman. The video will be submitted to the National Archives.
Tickets are $5.00 at the door or contact Susan Krieg.
[NCC News: NCC calls on fast food chains to act like Taco Bell]
[RNS News: 40+ Heads Of Faith Communities Call For The Political Will To End Hunger]
Justin, martyr at Rome, c. 165 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday June 2, 2005
[ENS News: Hmong community breathes new life into Minnesota parish]
Friday June 3, 2005
Girl Scouts meet at 10:00 a.m.
[ENS News: Immigration reform, workers' rights: Arizona diocese sets August summit]
[LWF News: Luther Opera Premiered in Bratislava, Slovak Republic]
[LWF News: Alfred Eichholz New Bishop in Kyrgyzstani Lutheran Church]
[LWF News: Hong Kong Lutheran Church Elects New Leader, Changes Title to Bishop]
[LWF News: Munich to Host Germany's Second Ecumenical Kirchentag in 2010]
[LWF News: Lutheran Minority Churches in Europe Launch New Web Site]
[LWF News: Zambian Lutheran Church Ordains its First Female Pastors]
[LWF News: Botswana Lutherans Elect New Bishop]
[LWF News: Bishop Edmund Ratz Is New Archbishop in Russia and Other States]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Refusal to Treat]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jesuit Arizona Observatory]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Sikh Saint-Soldier]
John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, 1963 (Liturgical Color: White)
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Catholic Christian
Saturday June 4, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
June 5, 2005
Third Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 5) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Lobe den Herren" — Calvin Hampton
Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Lutheran Book of Worship 543)
Homily: "Exclusion and Embrace" Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: There is a Wideness in God's Mercy (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Cantelena — Richard Dirksen
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 309)
Sending Hymn: In Thee Is Gladness (Lutheran Book of Worship 552)
Postlude: Hymn and Fuguing Tune #14 — Henry Cowell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Lynn and Carol Brown
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Lobe den Herren" — Calvin Hampton
Baptismal Hymn: Mothering God (With One Voice 769)
Homily: "Exclusion and Embrace" Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: There is a Wideness in God's Mercy (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Cantelena — Richard Dirksen
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 309)
Sending Hymn: In Thee Is Gladness (Lutheran Book of Worship 552)
Postlude: Hymn and Fuguing Tune #14 — Henry Cowell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Lori Rowold
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Debbie Moore
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Nursery: Sandy Arnold and Meg Garl
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee
Flowers: David Ellies and Frank and Kris Stewart
Bread and Wine: Jerry and Bette Calkins
We welcome through baptism Ivan Douglas Steinbachs, son of Jennifer and Phillip. Ivan's sponsors are Janet and Chris Barrett of St. Luke Lutheran Surry, BC Canada
"Culture of Conversation" resumes today in the Sanctuary after the second service, from approximately 11:30-12:30. Discussion of our congregation's stance on same sex unions continues.
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be held on June 25 from 4 - 10 p.m. at the YMCA. Jonathan Williams is a team captain this year and will be in the narthex after each service accepting donations for his team.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Mutual Ministry meets at 7:00 p.m.
Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, 754 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday June 6, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ENS News: U.S. Christian leaders contemplate formation of Christian Churches Together]
Tuesday June 7, 2005
Executive Council meets at 6:30 p.m.
[ELCA News: Thousands Of Lutherans To Celebrate Global Mission In Fargo]
[LCMS News: Deaconess group adopts Code of Ethics]
[NCC News: Persons of faith promise to advocate the end of hunger]
[NCC News: NCC's Edgar discusses climate change, Poverty in Africa, with Tony Blair]
Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, 1866 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday June 8, 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Address Middle East Hopes, Concerns]
[LWF News: Parties in Nigerian Lutheran Church Conflict Sign Memorandum of Understanding]
[NCC News: Religious Leaders Urge Congress to declare that U.S. occupation of Iraq won't go on forever]
[RNS News: A New Reformation: Theologian Matthew Fox Challenges Pope, The Church And The World To Rethink Christianity]
June 9 to 11, 2005
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly at the Marriott Hotel, Washington and Capitol Streets, Indianapolis
Thursday June 9, 2005
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: James Mauney Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Virginia Synod]
[ELCA News: President Of ELCA's St. Olaf College To Leave In 2006]
[ENS News: Hispanic missioner to retire from Church Center staff">]
[LCMS News: Acts 1:8 Ministry offers free outreach-ideas kit]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Urges Zimbabwean President to Fight Against Poverty But not the Poor]
Ascension - Orthodox Christian
Columba, 597; Aidan, 651; Bede, 735; confessors (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday June 10, 2005
[ENS News: Listening central as delegates, observers prepare for ACC-13]
[LWF News: German Protestant Church Convention, a Gift to the Wider Church]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Treatment of Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Teaching Evolution Controversy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Iowa Cougars]
Saturday June 11, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Lutheran Hills Children's Day & Open House
A day for children (ages 1-10) and parents where all the fun stuff of camp is packed into one Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Activities include: camp hiking tour, arts & crafts, swimming (be sure to bring your swim suit and towel), lunch, campfire program, games, and lots more. The entire day is Free for the entire family!
St. Barnabas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
June 12 to 17, 2005
PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills
A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $240.
TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills
A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $240.
June 12, 2005
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 6) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Master Tallis's Testament — Herbert Howells
Entrance Hymn: O Worship the King (verses 1-5) (Lutheran Book of Worship 548)
Homily: "God's Harvest" Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Your Kingdom Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 376)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Symphony No. 1, Op. 14: Allegro Vivace — Louis Vierne
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray (Lutheran Book of Worship 225)
Sending Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Prelude on a Theme of Vittoria — Benjamin Britten
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: John McCurry
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Jeff and Ruth Engs-Franz
Greeter: Nancy Melhorn
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Master Tallis's Testament — Herbert Howells
Entrance Hymn: O Worship the King (verses 1-5) (Lutheran Book of Worship 548)
Homily: "God's Harvest" Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Your Kingdom Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 376)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Symphony No. 1, Op. 14: Allegro Vivace — Louis Vierne
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray (Lutheran Book of Worship 225)
Sending Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Prelude on a Theme of Vittoria — Benjamin Britten
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Eric Isaacson
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Marian Baughman
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Eric and Kari Isaacson
Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be held on June 25 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the YMCA. Jonathan Williams is a team captain this year and will be in the narthex after each service accepting donations for his team.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 13, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Extension Homemakers Club meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13
[ENS News: Musoke-Lubega leaving Africa office for Trinity Church-St. Paul's Chapel]
[LWF News: LWF Active Engagement Sought in Achieving Broader Ecumenical Assembly]
[LWF News: Former Estonian Archbishop Urges Open Dialogue among Europe's Churches]
Tuesday June 14, 2005
Extension Homemakers meets at 1:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ENS News: Jonathan Daniels: August pilgrimage will mark 40th year after seminarian's death]
[LWF News: Helsinki Lutheran Bishop Calls for Shared Eucharist with Roman Catholics]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Congratulates Newly Elected CEC Leader]
Basil the
Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379;
Gregory of
Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389;
Gregory,
Bishop of Nyssa, c. 385 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday June 15, 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA's Summer 2005 Mosaic Television On Tsunami Response]
[ELCA News: ELCA Pastor Featured In June 19 CBS-TV Special]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Women Focus On Having Healthy Hearts]
[ENS News: From Nigeria, New Zealand: Voices on Windsor Report heard in U.S. forum]
[LWF News: Lutheran Women Bishops, Presidents Meet in Geneva]
Thursday June 16, 2005
Middle School Girls Youth Group meets from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
High School Girls Youth Group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Middle and High Schools Boys Youth Group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Assembly To Meet In Orlando, Fla., Aug. 8-14]
[ENS News: Laser's co-inventor affirms intersections of faith, science]
[ENS News: Newsmakers: Kimsey named assisting bishop in Navajoland; Presler to join faculty at General Seminary]
[LWF News: Church Needs "Concrete Utopia" to Avoid Loss of Vitality, Theologian Cautions]
[LWF News: European Churches Challenged to Learn From Counterparts in the South]
[LWF News: Lutheran Churches in Europe Declare They Will Strengthen Communion Globally]
[NCC News: Habitat for Humanity launches 2005 Jimmy Carter work project, and NCC rolls up its sleeves]
Friday June 17, 2005
A note from Pr. Bill Gafkjen, Assistant to the Bishop for Global Mission: The Lutheran World Federation's "Lutheran-Muslim Dialogue on Conflict and Peace" is coming to Indianapolis. This team, which is dedicated to exploring the role of religion in conflicts and the role of interfaith relationships in building peace, has been traversing the world to carry on this important conversation.
On June 17th, these Lutheran and Muslim theologians and leaders from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, and the United States, will gather in Indianapolis to provide a panel discussion and to engage questions and comments from members of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod.
All rostered leaders and members of I-K Synod congregations and others who are interested are invited to be a part of this unique experience on Friday June 17, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 6118 Crawfordsville Road, Indianapolis IN 46224 (phone: 317-243-6684).
Contact Pastor Bill Gafkjen at the synod office with questions (317-253-3522). We hope to see you there!
[ENS News: Jerusalem-Washington: Video conference targets Middle East peace]
[ENS News: World Refugee Day is June 20]
[LWF News: Women Leaders Conference Is Significant for Lutheran Communion]
[ENS News: Anti-racism, evangelism focus of Executive Council meeting in Louisville]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: United Airlines Pension Termination]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ambassador Tony Hall]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Bridge Of San Luis Rey]
Saturday June 18, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
June 19 to 24, 2005
PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills
A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $240.
TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills
A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $240.
June 19, 2005
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 7) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude in c minor (1930) — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: The Lord Will Come and Not Be Slow (Lutheran Book of Worship 318)
Homily: "Family Values" — Pastor Lyle Mckee
Hymn of the Day: How Firm a Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 507)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Preludio "Sine Nomine" — Herbert Howells
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Lutheran Book of Worship 345)
Sending Hymn: We All Are One In Mission (With One Voice 755)
Postlude: Conclusion to Satyagraha — Philip Glass
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Bette Calkins
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Paul Reynolds
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude in c minor (1930) — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: The Lord Will Come and Not Be Slow (Lutheran Book of Worship 318)
Children's Sermon: Alicia and Ryan Taylor-Byers
Homily: "Family Values" — Pastor Lyle Mckee
Hymn of the Day: How Firm a Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 507)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Amazing Grace — traditional
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Lutheran Book of Worship 345)
Sending Hymn: We All Are One In Mission (With One Voice 755)
Postlude: Conclusion to Satyagraha — Philip Glass
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Fidler
Lector: Dean Arnold
Acolyte: Allison Welken
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Deborah Owens
Greeters: Chris and Maren Foley
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Altar Care: Betty Smith
Flowers: Bob Cutter
Bread and Wine: Mary Hawkins
Pentecost - Orthodox Christian
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be held on June 25 from 4 - 10 p.m. at the YMCA. Jonathan Williams is a team captain this year and will be in the narthex after each service accepting donations for his team.
[ENS News: Anglican Consultative Council opens Nottingham meeting under theme 'Living Communion']
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates ACC opening Eucharist]
Monday June 20, 2005
July 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Builders Plan Eight Building Projects In 2005]
[ENS News: Audio, text links offered for Archbishop of Canterbury's ACC presidential address]
[LCMS News: Official Notice: Candidates for President, Concordia University, Ann Arbor]
Tuesday June 21, 2005
Early Music Group meets at 5:15 p.m.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Candidacy Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Theological education: Archbishop of Canterbury underscores global importance]
[ENS News: United Thank Offering grants $2,710,247.22 to ministries of the Church]
[ENS News: Audio streams: Episcopalians respond to Windsor Report]
Onesimus Nesib, translator, evangelist, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday June 22, 2005
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.
School's Out! Youth Party from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Taylor-Byers home
[ENS News: More that unites than divides, Episcopalians tell ACC]
[ENS News: Canadian Anglicans speak to same-gender blessings]
[ENS News: ACC votes to add Primates to membership]
[ENS News: ACC affirms Communion-wide listening process, members' voluntary withdrawal]
[ENS News: Member of Parliament affirms role of faith in society]
[LCMS News: Planners unveil Youth Gathering Web site, logo]
[LWF News: FEATURE: The Maya-Q'eqchí Struggle for Their Rights as Guatemala Grants Mining Licenses]
[Religion News Service News: Progressive Christians To Announce New Political Organization To Spread The Word Of The Gospel, Counter Leaders Of Religious Right]
[Religion News Service News: A Seminar For Journalists Political And Religious Trends In The Latino Community]
[Religion News Service News: Author Chris Lowney Examines The Interactions Between Jews, Muslims And Christians In Medieval Spain In His New Book]
Thursday June 23, 2005
Middle School Girls Youth Group meets from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Rose House.
High School Girls Youth Group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Rose House.
Middle and High Schools Boys Youth Group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
[ENS News: Massachusetts evangelism guide provides humorous blueprint for church growth]
[ENS News: ACC considers listening on sexuality issues, Christian-Muslim ties, environment]
[LCMS News: Scudieri: Congregations must be `church planters`]
[NCC News: NCC Applauds Senate resolution on greenhouse gas emissions; Calls for swift action]
Friday June 24, 2005
Eyewitness to the U.S. Occupation of Iraq: Rick McDowell from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Higgins Hall in the St. Paul Catholic Center
Rick McDowell is a Senior Fellow for Iraq Policy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation. He and his wife lived in Iraq, outside the Green Zone, for much of the past two years. Focusing his talk toward congregations and faith communities, Rick McDowell will speak about his experiences in Iraq, the human cost of war, and the need to end the U.S. military occupation of Iraq.
[ENS News: Gen-X TV spots, NPR options widen national advertising]
[ENS News: Reorganization begins for Parish Services program]
[ENS News: Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking central in Anglican network report]
[ENS News: ACC continues dialogue on Israel-Palestine, ecumenism, sexuality issues]
[LWF News: Lutheran Women Call for Equal Access to Leadership in the Church]
[NCC News: NCC Governing Board urges people of faith to "Speak Out" on the war in Iraq]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pregnancy Centers]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Billy Graham's New York Crusade]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Boat Library]
[Religion News Service News: Top Canadian Christian Writers Win Awards]
[Religion News Service News: FTE Announces $1.2 Million In Fellowships And Support For Aspiring Pastors And Scholars]
The Nativity of John the Baptist (Liturgical Color: White)
June 25 to 26, 2005
National HIV/AIDS Day of Compassion and HIV testing.
Bloomington Hospital Positive Link volunteers will tie red ribbons in public areas in six counties to focus attention on HIV/AIDS. Every year, more than 10 times the number of people die from HIV/AIDS than did in the South Asian Tsunami disaster. Positive Link encourages people to be tested during their extended testing hours on June 25 at their location at 333 E. Miller Drive. The test is free, anonymous and confidential and results are received in 20 minutes.
Saturday June 25, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be held on June 25 from 4 - 10 p.m. at the YMCA. Jonathan Williams is a team captain this year and will be in the narthex after each service accepting donations for his team.
Jane and Bob Warner invite St. Thomas members and friends (of all ages) to The Retired Group outing on Saturday, June 25th, which will be a celebration of Jane and Bob's 50th Wedding Anniversary. Their friends, who along with Bob, were members of the Oak Park Community Theatre, will perform a special musical skit. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall. Dessert will be served following the performance.
[ENS News Women's voices affirmed in international reports to ACC]
[LWF News: Equipping Young Communicators for Today's Challenges]
[Religion News Service News: "Peace Is Not A Word, It's An Action": Auburn Seminary Youth Program Turns Faith Into Action Towards A More Peaceful World]
Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530; Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the Church, 1560 (Liturgical Color: White)
June 26 to July 1, 2005
PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills
A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $240.
TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills
A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $240.
June 26 to July 2, 2005
Confirmation Camp at Lutheran Hills
June 26, 2005
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 8) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Duexième Fantasie, JA 117 — Jehan Alain
Entrance Hymn: Baptized in Water (With One Voice 693)
Homily: "Hospitality" — Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 487)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Petite pièce, JA 33 — Jehan Alain
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Surely It Is God Who Saves Me (With One Voice 635)
Sending Hymn: In the Presence of Your People (With One Voice 720)
Postlude: Prelude IV — Ernest Bloch
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Duexième Fantasie, JA 117 — Jehan Alain
Entrance Hymn: Baptized in Water (With One Voice 693)
Homily: "Hospitality" — Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 487)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Petite pièce, JA 33 — Jehan Alain
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Surely It Is God Who Saves Me (With One Voice 635)
Sending Hymn: In the Presence of Your People (With One Voice 720)
Postlude: Prelude IV — Ernest Bloch
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Sandy Arnold
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeter: Domenic and Linda Cuffia
Nursery: Rosie Savage and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Renee Steele
Flowers: Carl Ziegler and Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Bread and Wine: Margarethe O'Connor
Acting Against Hunger, a Wine and Cheese reception, dinner, and theatrical performance by local artist will benefit the Community Kitchen and the Bloomington Playwrights Project. The location is 312 S. Washington Street and tickets can be purchased there or at the Community Kitchen.
[ENS News: Video Stream: Archbishop of Canterbury preaches at ACC Eucharist in Nottingham]
All Saints - Orthodox Christian
Monday June 27, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Seekers Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: G8 Summit, Korean unification addressed by ACC]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men in Mission Gathers July 21-24 in North Charleston]
[Religion News Service News: Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Explores The Emerging Church Movement]
Tuesday June 28, 2005
Extension Homemakers Club meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Chaplain Helps Win National Award For Radio Station]
[ENS News: Zimbabwe crisis, Lambeth Conference planning raised by ACC ]
[ENS News: Poverty relief, cross-cultural listening in focus as ACC-13 adjourns]
[ENS News: Video Stream: Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking central in Anglican network report]
[ENS News: Video Stream: Archbishop of Canterbury sees collaborative way forward]
[LCMS News: LWML adopts record $1.625 million mission goal]
[LCMS News: LWML brings together `women of color`]
Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, c. 202 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday June 29, 2005
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.
[NCC News: NCC applauds high court ruling on display of the Ten Commandments]
St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday June 30, 2005
[ENS News: Inmate ordained to priesthood in Solano State Prison]
[LCMS News: 71 new missionaries to begin work in 20 countries]
[LCMS News: Mahsman, Mueller join World Mission staff]
[LCMS News: Muench joins `Ministerial Growth` as full-time exec]
[LCMS News: `Let's Talk It Over` offers helps for church workers]
[LCMS News: LCC delegates re-elect Mayan as president]
[LCMS News: LFL offers updated `For Life` DVD]
[LCMS News: Thrivent gives Synod $1.4 million grant]
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge offers `Health, Hope` grants]
[LWF News: General Secretary of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congo Provisionally Released from Police Custody]
[LWF News: Lutherans Celebrate 475th Anniversary of the Augsburg Confession]
[NCC News: Religious Leaders 4th of July message to Bush: Don't let Iraq become another historic quagmire]
Johan Olof Wallin, Archbishop of Uppsala, hymnwriter, 1839 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Friday 1 July 2005 00:19
