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
Friday July 1, 2005
Esther Mee-Kyeong Jeong's Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Partita: Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, Op. 8 No. 1 — Hugo Distler
Toccata
Chorale with variations
Chaconne
Chorale Prelude: Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Hymn Singing: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Veni Emmanuel
Symphonie–Passion, Op. 23 — Marcel Dupré
Le monde dans l'attente du Sauveur
Nativité
Crucifixion
Résurrection
[ENS News: John C. Danforth: 'Onward, Moderate Christian Soldiers' ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: First Amendment and the Founding Fathers]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. Harold Koenig]
McKenzie Head's Birthday
Catherine Winkworth, 1878; John Mason Neale, 1866; hymnwriters (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday July 2, 2005
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build their 58th home in Monroe County. We will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday this summer. Please contact Sean at 331-4069 or volunteerhabitat@bloomington.in.us
Joshua Lipe's Birthday
July 3, 2005
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 9) (Liturgical Color: Green
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Praeludium in f-sharp minor, BuxWV 146 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Entrance Hymn: O Day of Rest and Gladness (Lutheran Book of Worship 251)
Homily: An Easy Burden" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with You (Lutheran Book of Worship 492)
Sending Hymn: A Song of Peace (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Variations on "America" — Charles Ives
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Nancy Melhorn
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki and John McCurry
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Praeludium in f-sharp minor, BuxWV 146 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Baptismal Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Lutheran Book of Worship 551)
Homily: An Easy Burden" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Amazing Grace (Monica Remmers, vocalist)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with You (Lutheran Book of Worship 492)
Sending Hymn: A Song of Peace (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Variations on "America" — Charles Ives
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Fidler
Lector: Kris Frampton
Acolyte: Chris Ohslund
Server: Kaye Hill
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Dean and Sidney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Pauline Caldwell
Flowers: Pauline and Ned Caldwell and Bob and Jane Warner
Bread and Wine: Martha Selk
Culture of Conversation at 11:15 a.m.
We welcome through Holy Baptism Matthew Robert Warner, son of Cynthia Jane Warner of Columbus, Ohio and grandson of Bob and Janie Warner.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
David Caldwell's Birthday
Janet Ellis' Birthday
Monday July 4, 2005
Independence Day — Offices Closed
[UCC News: United Church of Christ General Synod overwhelmingly calls for "full marriage equality"
July 5 to 10, 2005
Women of the ELCA Triennial Convention at San Antonio Convention Center
July 5 to 8, 2005
PILGRIMS (Grades 1-3) at Lutheran Hills
A great first camp experience for those entering grades 1-3. A shortened week allows four busy days of general camp activities geared towards a young age group. Enrollment is limited in order to keep living groups small and allow for extra individual attention. Activities: arts and crafts, singing, Bible study, games, swimming. $150.
Tuesday July 5, 2005
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Conference focuses on children becoming good stewards]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Calls for Extension of Debt Relief Program as Agreed upon by G8 Member Countries]
[Religion News Service News: Religious Leader Calls On President, Senate To Select Nominee Who Will Respect Diverse Religious Views On Abortion Rights]
MacKenzie Colston's Birthday
Wednesday July 6, 2005
Youth Group is going to volunteer a few hours of its time (from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.) to work on Vacation Bible School decorations.
We will be painting backdrops, decorating a Clown Hallway, and doing several other crafts to assist VBS. This should be a time of fun, creativity, and service. Dinner will be provided. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting messed up and bring your favorite CDs.
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: Women Of The ELCA Urged To "Anoint' Others]
[LWF News: North Elbian Lutheran Church Invites Partner Churches to Discuss Structural Reform]
Allison Rullman's Birthday
Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday July 7, 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 fourth class is at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ACC News: Archbishop of Canterbury Statement on London Terrorist Attacks]
[ELCA News: Religious Leaders, Including ELCA Bishop, Hope To Influence G8]
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Share Common Interests]
[ELCA News: Presiding Bishop Thanks Women, Comments On 'State Of The ELCA']
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's statement on attacks in London]
[NCC News: London bombing 'merely strengthens the resolve of those who are attacked,' NCC declares]
Mychal Doering's Birthday
Friday July 8, 2005
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Elect New President]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Kick Off Health Initiative]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Women Learn What It Takes To 'Act Boldly']
[ELCA News: Ehrenreich Challenges Women of the ELCA To Address U.S. Poverty]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Expresses Shock Over Terrorist Attacks in London]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Emerging Church, Part One]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Transcendental Meditation]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Journalistic Ethics]
Saturday July 9, 2005
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build their 58th home in Monroe County. We will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday this summer. Please contact Sean at 331-4069 or volunteerhabitat@bloomington.in.us
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Dared To 'Dream Big']
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Learn And Relax At The 'Dwelling Place']
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Reach Out In San Antonio]
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Elects Executive Board, Adopts Resolutions]
Tim Garl's Birthday
Mark Savage's Birthday
Jan Wiersma Halverson's Birthday
July 10 to 15, 2005
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.
Senior High Servant Camp at Lutheran Hills
A Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon camp week that includes familiar camp activities with a "servant" theme. High school campers will assist with Habitat-For-Humanity type Humanity service projects in the Lutheran Hills area and with general on-site camp property projects. Participants must be entering grades 10-12. $240.
July 10, 2005
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 10) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in D BWV 532 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)
Homily: God's Abundance Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Your Word, O Lord, Is Gentle Dew (Lutheran Book of Worship 232)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: May God Bestow on Us His Grace — Charles W. Ore
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Seed That in Earth Is Dying (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: We Plow the Fields and Scatter (Lutheran Book of Worship 362)
Postlude: All Creatures of Our God and
King — John A. Behnke
Deacon: Indrek Park
Lector: Susan Colston
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Diane McCurry
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeters: Wayne and Lois Selk
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in D BWV 532 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)
Homily: God's Abundance Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Your Word, O Lord, Is Gentle Dew (Lutheran Book of Worship 232)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: May God Bestow on Us His Grace — Charles W. Ore
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Seed That in Earth Is Dying (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: We Plow the Fields and Scatter (Lutheran Book of Worship 362)
Postlude: All Creatures of Our God and King — John A. Behnke
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Tim Moore
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeters: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Nursery: Jane Warner and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Debbie Moore
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Bruce and Susan Colston
We welcome Craig Sproat to the organ for the next few weeks. Craig is filling in for David Sinden who is working at a camp in New York.
We recognize and thank the VBS volunteers who are being installed this morning:
Sue Berg (and Larry) and Sharon Fawbush, co-directors
Sandy Arnold, Kathleen Boggess, Pauline Caldwell, Janet Ellis, Ben Eichmiller, Missy Eichmiller, Mailyn Fidler, Sheri Fidler, Sue Head, Kaye Hill, Kari Isaacson, Sarah Isaacson, Nona Johnson, Mary Krupinski, Aaron Lynch, Kathy McDonald, Debbie Moore, Morissa Moore, Debbie Nixon, Alex Nixon, Cindy Ohslund, Ronna Papesh, Rita Pavolka, Dave Pavolka, Laurel Reynolds, Wayne and Lois Selk, Martha Selk, Tiffany Shupe, Ryan and Alisha Taylor-Byers, Steve and Sharon Wailes, Jane Warner, Jonathon Williams, Caleb Winningham, Nancy Winningham
And many others who have donated foods and supplies to make the Circus Extravaganza possible
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
Davey and Goliath's Circus from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Vacation Bible School for 3 year olds up to entering 5th graders.
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Makes It Possible For Others To Act Boldly]
[ELCA News: Women Of The ELCA Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Women's Ordination]
Monday July 11, 2005
Davey and Goliath's Circus from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Vacation Bible School for 3 year olds up to entering 5th graders.
Seekers Bible Study meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Told That God Loves Boldly]
[ENS News: Youth of color explore ordination paths]
[LCMS News: CHI plans museum at International Center]
[LCMS News: Jenkins lauded for 25 years as college president]
[NCC News: Jesse Jackson: Keep the vote alive, extend the Voting Rights Act of sixty-five]
Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday July 12, 2005
Davey and Goliath's Circus from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Vacation Bible School for 3 year olds up to entering 5th graders.
[ELCA News: Kansas ELCA Congregation Wins Accessibility Award]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Coordinators Assess Hurricane Damage In Florida]
[ENS News: Kanuga's liturgical arts conference set for August 21-26]
[ENS News: Church of England moves closer to ordaining women bishops]
Pauline Caldwell's Birthday
Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday July 13, 2005
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 3.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend weekly Bible Study and Fellowship from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 7.
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.
Dulcimer Players meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
July 14 to 17, 2005
Global Mission Event at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
Thursday July 14, 2005
Davey and Goliath's Circus from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Vacation Bible School for 3 year olds up to entering 5th graders.
[ENS News: Bishops visit refugees in Tanzania, insist 'we must do more']
Samuel Polansky's Birthday
Friday July 15, 2005
Davey and Goliath's Circus from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m.
Vacation Bible School for 3 year olds up to entering 5th graders.
[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Assembly To Consider 196 Memorials From Synods]
[ELCA News: Higher Numbers Of New ELCA Missionaries In 2005]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Emerging Church, Part Two]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Brain Gain]
Matt Keadle's Birthday
Vladimir, first Christian ruler of Russia, 1015; Olga, confessor, 969 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday July 16, 2005
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build their 58th home in Monroe County. We will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday this summer. Please contact Sean at 331-4069 or volunteerhabitat@bloomington.in.us
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Alicia Taylor-Byers' Birthday
July 17 to 22, 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.
GUITAR CAMP (Grades 6-12) at Lutheran Hills
A week for beginning guitarists who want to learn to play their favorite camp songs, refine guitar skills, or simply want to learn playing the guitar for the first time. Along with the usual great camp activities, participants spend three hours daily in class. Luke Simpson, professional musician, will lead the program and be assisted by other guitar-playing summer staff. Participants will take home a personal copy of the camp songbook, give a guitar concert at a local nursing home, and play a concert for family members prior to Friday afternoon pickup on July 22nd. (This same program is also offered at Lake Luther, June 12-17). $240.
July 17, 2005
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 11) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: O Holy Spirit, Enter In — Walter Pelz
Entrance Hymn: Come, You Thankful People, Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 407)
Homily: "Gary" — Pastor Kyle Halverson
Hymn of the Day: O Holy Spirit, Enter In (Lutheran Book of Worship 459)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: O Holy Spirit, Enter In — Niels Wilhelm Gade
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (With One Voice 704)
Sending Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Lutheran Book of Worship 551)
Postlude: O Holy Spirit, Enter In — Michael
Burkhardt
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Indrek Park
Lector: Paul Reynolds
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Sue Berg
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Missy Eichmiller
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: O Holy Spirit, Enter In — Walter Pelz
VBS Song: Love Each Other (the VBS children)
VBS Skit: Jesus Calls Us To Trust (Mailyn Fidler as Walker, Ben Eichmiller as Pelle)
Homily: "Gary" — Pastor Kyle Halverson
Hymn of the Day: O Holy Spirit, Enter In (Lutheran Book of Worship 459)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: O Holy Spirit, Enter In — Niels Wilhelm Gade
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (With One Voice 704)
Sending Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Lutheran Book of Worship 551)
Postlude: O Holy Spirit, Enter In — Michael
Burkhardt
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Bob Warner
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Marilyn Harder
Flowers: Carl Ziegler
Bread and Wine: Katie Anderson
We welcome Craig Sproat to the organ for the next few weeks. Craig is filling in for David Sinden who is working at a camp in New York.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Thomas
Blood is a critical resource for our country, our community, and for the patients who need it. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. In the Southern Indiana and Kentucky American Red Cross River Valley Region (based in Louisville), tries to collect 650 pints a day to meet the needs of the patients in the 56 hospitals they service.
St. Thomas Church will host a blood drive between services and following the 10:15 a.m. service. In order for this drive to be successful, we need at least 3 dozen blood donors and 6 to 8 volunteers — two people at a time serving for 2 hours each.
At 1:00 p.m., there will be a prayer vigil at the Islamic Center to demonstrate the community's support for the Center and our stand against the hate that was demonstrated in the fire bombing of the Center last week. For those who would like to participate, please meet in our parking lot at 12:30 to carpool to the Islamic Center.
Council Retreat at 3:00 p.m.
Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, 1566 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday July 18, 2005
August Newsletter Deadline
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Episcopal Migration Ministries marks World Refugee Day]
[LCMS News: New York churches share 'Harvesters' teams]
[LCMS News: 'Point of Truth' now on Web via FaithStreams]
[RNS News: Christian Community Turns The Corner With Their Impression Of Harry Potter]
Loren Rullman's Birthday
Tuesday July 19, 2005
[ENS News: Lutherans' Churchwide Assembly nears with Episcopalians' prayers]
[ENS News: Multimedia: Presiding Bishop visits Armenia, world's 'first Christian nation']
[LCMS News: Herman named to succeed Bimler as Wheat Ridge head]
Carl Ziegler's Birthday
Wednesday July 20, 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.
P-FLAG meets at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
July 21 to 22, 2005
Lutheran Men in Mission Assembly at Embassy Suites Convention Center, Charleston, South Carolina
Thursday July 21, 2005
Lake Party for junior and senior high youth at Jane and Bob Warner's place on Lake Lemon. We'll grill some great food, swim in the lake, go out on the pontoon, water ski and go tubing. Feel free to invite friends. For more information, please contact Alicia or Ryan. Meet at church at 10:30 a.m. and pickup at 4:30 p.m.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Asiamerica Ministries grow with new congregations, young leaders]
[LWF News: Rev. Ane Hjerrild, General Secretary of Denmark's Lutheran Church Council on International Relations Dies]
Kari Isaacson's Birthday
Alexis Smith's Birthday
July 22 to 24, 2005
Lutheran Men's Gathering at Embassy Suites Convention Center, Charleston, South Carolina
Friday July 22, 2005
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Urges Togo's Prime Minister to Facilitate Refugees' Return]
[LWF News: Inter-Faith Group Seeks Active Involvement of Togo's Religious Communities in Reconciliation Process]
[NCC News: NCC and NGOs in U.S., U.K. and France urge UN Resolution on Darfur]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: U.S. Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Bone Hunters]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kosher Certification]
[RNS News: WCC General Secretary To Address Jewish-Christian And Church Gatherings In The US, July 24 & 26]
Hayley Chrzastowski's Birthday
St. Mary Magdalene (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday July 23, 2005
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build their 58th home in Monroe County. We will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday this summer. Please contact Sean at 331-4069 or volunteerhabitat@bloomington.in.us
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Retireds Group Outing
St. Thomas members and friends are invited to the annual concert by the Bloomington Community Band to be performed at the outdoor amphitheater in beautiful McCormick Creek State Park. As is our customary practice, we will be having dinner prior to the concert. This year, we have selected the China House at 2850 West 3rd Street. If we begin dinner at 5:00 p.m., we should have timet o be at the concert at 7:00 p.m. Please call Jane Warner so we know how many to expect and to set up carpools if needed.
Laurel Reynolds' Birthday
Birgitta of Sweden, 1373 (Liturgical Color: White)
July 24, 2005
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 12) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Jesus, Priceless Treasure — Gary R. Smoke
Entrance Hymn: God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens (Lutheran Book of Worship 463)
Homily: Talk With God — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Priceless Treasure (Lutheran Book of Worship 457)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Be Thou My Vision — Charles Callahan
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Sending Hymn: Your Kingdom Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 376)
Postlude: Jesus, Priceless Treasure — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Deacon: Steve Frampton
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Linda Zellmer
Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz
Greeters: Jerry and Bette Calkins
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Jesus, Priceless Treasure — Gary R. Smoke
Entrance Hymn: God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens (Lutheran Book of Worship 463)
Homily: Talk With God — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Priceless Treasure (Lutheran Book of Worship 457)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Be Thou My Vision — Charles Callahan
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Sending Hymn: Your Kingdom Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 376)
Postlude: Jesus, Priceless Treasure — Johann Sebastian Bach
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Bob Burt
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeters: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Nursery: Sandy Arnold and Emily Garl
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Altar Care: Mary Sasse
Flowers: David Ellies and Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: John and Renee Steele
Mission Endowment Fund meets at 11:30 a.m.
Andrew Fawbush's Birthday
Pioneer Day - Mormon Christian
Monday July 25, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Leaders Gather To Help End World Hunger]
[ENS News: Consumer culture challenged at stewardship conference]
St. James the Elder, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday July 26, 2005
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men In Mission Runs 'The Race That Counts']
[ENS News: Knitters needed for Seamen's Church Institute's Christmas-at-Sea program]
Ana Hanson's Birthday
Wednesday July 27, 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's Book Sequel Calls For Courageous Faith]
[LCMS News: Tsunami relief continues; leaders gear up to rebuild]
[LWF News: LWF Calls for Trade Decisions that Promote Healthy Society]
[NCC News: NCC accepts World Council of Churches challenge 'to reflect global perspective']
Jaydene Laros' Birthday
Dawn Smith's Birthday
Carolyn Sowinski's Birthday
Thursday July 28, 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 Church.
Middle and High Schools Boys Youth Group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Church.
[ELCA News: Thousands Of Lutherans Celebrated Global Mission In Fargo]
[ENS News: Joint 'mission: possible' for ELCA, Episcopal campus ministries]
[LCMS News: Lutherans in Black ministry gather to share ideas]
[LCMS News: Krueger accepts call to head University Education, CUS]
[LCMS News: Austin university begins relocation process]
[LCMS News: Austin DCE student killed in Iraq blast]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary to examine will of God]
[LCMS News: Campus group offers scholarships]
[LCMS News: Mequon to host parish nurse, health conference]
[LCMS News: Radio Station KFUO-FM nominated for award]
[LCMS News: Registration opens for mission conference for college students]
[LCMS News: Retreat for homeschoolers set for August]
[LCMS News: Mequon to kick off 125th year with author-humorist Bimler]
Ashley Reynolds' Birthday
Carl Smith's Birthday
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750; Heinrich Schütz, 1672; George Frederick Handel, 1759; musicians (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday July 29, 2005
XYZ Senior Citizen Day at Lutheran Hills
XYZ Day is the annual gathering of senior citizens from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Lutheran Hills program includes morning Bible study, a noon luncheon, and the Lutheran Hills Performing Arts Camp final performance at 2:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Committee on Older Adult Ministry and is FREE to senior citizens and their guests.
The Retireds Group will meet at church at 9:15 a.m. to carpool to Lutheran Hills. Please telephone or email your plans to Jane and Bob Warner so we can make your reservations.
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Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany (Liturgical Color: White)
Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, 1030 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday July 30, 2005
Monroe County Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build their 58th home in Monroe County. We will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Saturday this summer. Please contact Sean at 331-4069 or volunteerhabitat@bloomington.in.us
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
July 31 to August 5, 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.
July 31, 2005
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 13) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence — Richard Hillert
Entrance Hymn: My God, How Wonderful Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 524)
Homily: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Lutheran Book of Worship 423)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: The Word of God is Source and Seed — David Hurd (St. Thomas Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Bread of Life from Heaven (Lutheran Book of Worship 222)
Sending Hymn: Light Dawns on a Weary World printed in the bulletin
Postlude: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service — Wilbur Held
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence — Richard Hillert
Entrance Hymn: My God, How Wonderful Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 524)
Homily: Pastor Kyle Halverson
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Lutheran Book of Worship 423)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: The Word of God is Source and Seed — David Hurd (St. Thomas Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Bread of Life from Heaven (Lutheran Book of Worship 222)
Sending Hymn: Light Dawns on a Weary World, printed in the bulletin
Postlude: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service — Wilbur Held
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Maren Foley
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Lori Rowold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Nursery: Mark and Rosalie Savage
Council Coordinator: Missy Eichmiller
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Paul and Laurel Reynolds
Farewell and Godspeed, peace and thanks to Pastor Kyle Wiersma Halverson who has served as pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at I.U. since 2000. In accordance with the covenant between St. Thomas and LCM, Kyle has been a homilist and presider at our worship services. He has been an inspiring leader in our congregation as well as among the IU students. Kyle and his wife, Pastor Jan Wiersma Halverson, will be moving on to new ministries in Minnesota. A reception in their honor will be held today between services.
We welcome Craig Sproat to the organ while David is in New York working at a children's camp.
Hannah Wood's Birthday
Last update: Monday 1 August 2005 12:40
