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.
August 2005
Food Pantry Focus for August is canned meat.
August 1 to 5, 2005
The parking lot will be resurfaced during the work week which will necessitate parking in the church house parking lot.
Monday August 1, 2005
[ENS News: Afro-Anglicans from around the world gathered in Toronto at third international conference]
Lammas - Christian
Fast in honor of Holy Mother of Lord Jesus - Orthodox Christian
Tuesday August 2, 2005
Sacred Space Task Force meets at 7:30 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Rural Life Gathering Receives Inspiration, Builds Network]
[LCMS News: Martin Lieske, former DP, dies]
Ron Brown's Birthday
Wednesday August 3, 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: Lutheran Men In Mission Approves Its Three-Year Plan]
[ELCA News: ELCA, LCMS Agree To Work Together On Disaster Response]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Continue Response After Hurricane Dennis]
Thursday August 4, 2005
Middle School Girls Youth Group meets from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Church.
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: ELCA's Radio Ministries Available via 'Podcasting']
[ELCA News: Lutherans Address Food Crisis in Niger, Africa]
[ELCA News: Bishop of ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod Resigns, Accepts New Call]
[RNS News: Cathedral To Address Global Poverty]
[RNS News: Habitat For Humanity Names Jonathan Reckford, Pastoral Leader, CEO]
Doug Hazen's Birthday
August 5 to 7, 2005
Family Weekend at Lutheran Hills.
This Friday evening through Sunday noon program provides structured activities for the whole family, including: Bible study, arts & crafts, games for children, workshops, campfire programs, swimming, boating, fishing, and more. Families can reserve a cabin for themselves, share one with friends, or provide their own tent or RV
Friday August 5, 2005
[ELCA News: Lutherans To Celebrate Global Mission In Baltimore Aug. 25-28]
[ELCA News: ELCA, Tommy Nelson, Inc., Initiate Agreement ]
[ELCA News: Communion Ware Journeys from Bethlehem to Orlando ELCA Assembly]
[ENS News: God is in the remembering]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Excess Embryos]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Easter Reconciliation in Northern Ireland]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Indian Violins]
Saturday August 6, 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.
[LWF News: Challenging, Provocative but Useful, Theologians Say of LWF Seminar on Bible Authority]
[LWF News: LWF Calls Member Churches to Provide Long-Term Assistance in South East Asia]
[LWF News: Central American Lutheran Churches Warn Trade Pact with USA Threatens Sovereignty]
August 7 to 10, 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.
August 7, 2005
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Sing a Song of Bethlehem (printed in the bulletin)
Homily: Getting Wet — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Lutheran Book of Worship 467)
Responses to the Word
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Lutheran Book of Worship 518)
Sending Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Lutheran Book of Worship 534)
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: John and Renee Steele
Nursery: Celina Nierzwicki and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Sing a Song of Bethlehem printed in the bulletin
Homily: Getting Wet — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Lutheran Book of Worship 467)
Responses to the Word
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Lutheran Book of Worship 518)
Sending Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Lutheran Book of Worship 534)
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Ellen Mills
Acolyte: Chris Ohslund
Server: Allan Buhr
Ushers: Deborah Owens and Carol Seaman
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Karen Blaisdell
Flowers: Nancy Winningham
Bread and Wine: Lynn and Carol Brown
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.
Mission Endowment Fund meets at 11:45 a.m. in Room 7.
Executive Committee meets at 11:45 a.m. in the Pastor's Office.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Places Trust In Voting Members On Recommendation Two]
Bruce Colston's Birthday
Lucille Ricketts' Birthday
August 8 to 14, 2005
Ninth biennial Church-wide Assembly at the Marriott World Center, Orlando
The opening service of worship will be held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Marriott World Center at 4:30 p.m. in Monday, August 8. All plenary sessions will be held in the Marriott World Center. The order for the opening of the Churchwide Assembly and first plenary session will convene on Monday August 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Monday August 8, 2005
Simple Gifts Visitation Group meets at 10:30 a.m. in Room 7.
Sister Parish delegates meet at 6:30 p.m. at Rose House.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: ELCA Financial Position 'Satisfactory']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop: 'See The Fullness Of This Church']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Highlights Churchwide Assembly Issues]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Says 'Walking On Water Is Permitted']
[ENS News: Global mission network certifies Diocesan Mission Agents, launches Young Adult program]
Dominic, priest, founder of the Dominicans, 1221
Tuesday August 9, 2005
Home Economists Group meets at 1:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: Bishop of ELCA Florida-Bahamas Synod Welcomes Assembly ]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Rules Of Procedure]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Presiding Bishop's Report]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Bible Study From Trinity Professor]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives 'Renewing Worship' Report, Recommendations]
[ENS News: Episcopalians remember nuclear victims]
[ENS News: Government Relations chief praises Chifamba appointment to Washington Office on Africa]
[ENS News: French-speaking Anglicans set theological education, translation as priorities]
[NCC News: NCC land stewardship worship and study resource available for churches]
[NCC News: Edgar: Jesus' priorities, not politics, guide NCC peace, anti-poverty and eco-justice programs]
Brenda Julovich's Birthday
Wednesday August 10, 2005
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
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 Assembly Holds Hearings On Sexuality Recommendations]
[ELCA News: ELCA Secretary Advises Assembly To 'Keep Your Eye On The Horizon']
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Poised For Discussion Sexuality Proposals]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Accepts Plan For a New Worship Book, Materials]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Restructuring Proposal]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Bible Study From New England Bishop]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Financial Status of The Church]
[ENS News: Internships at 815 provide opportunities to serve and learn]
[LCMS News: Tomesch accepts call to head Canadian sem]
Lawrence, deacon, martyr (Liturgical Color: Red)
August 11 to 14, 2005
The ELCA's Fifth Young Adult Convocation will be held in Orlando, Florida alongside the churchwide Assembly. Every synod will have one young adult representative. Synods will vary in their selection process.
If you are between the ages of 19 and 30, and wish to attend, please call your home synod for more information as soon as possible. If selected, the costs for this event are covered by a grant from the ELCA's Division for Congregational Ministry. The 2005 theme is "Marked with the Cross of Christ Forever, Living in God's Amazing Grace."
Thursday August 11, 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 class meets at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Strategies To Strengthen Ethnic Ministry]
[ELCA News: ELCA Youth Challenge Assembly Voting Members]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Interim Eucharistic Sharing With UMC]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Greetings From Ecumenical Guests]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Votes to Strengthen Commitment To End World Hunger]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Greetings From Full Communion Partners]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Rabbi On Jewish/Christian Relations]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Thanks Commission For Women, Discusses 'The Lutheran']
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts African Descent Ministry Strategy]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Arab And Middle Eastern Ministry Strategy]
[LCMS News: Former DP Alwin Reimnitz dies]
[ENS News: August is best to 'turn up the heat' on legislators, Shea says]
[LWF News: Canadian Lutherans Reject Same-Sex Blessing Proposal in Close Vote]
Caleb Winningham's Birthday
Friday August 12, 2005
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Told To Make God's Work Serious]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Holds Discussion on Sexuality Proposals]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Embraces 'Unity' Resolution]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Meets New Women of the ELCA President]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears From Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Acts On Key Sexuality Proposals]
[ENS News: WWII: 60 years after war's end, Episcopalians remember, reflect]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Teaching Evolution Controversy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Impossible Choices]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Psalm 23]
Saturday August 13, 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: ELCA Assembly Receives 'Fund For Leaders In Mission' Report}
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Of Work Of Lutheran Men In Mission}
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Greetings From Roman Catholic Church}
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Greeted By Global Partners]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Campaign For 'Justice In The Holy Land']
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives 'Young Adult Convocation' Report]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Report on the 'New' Augsburg Fortress]
Florence Nightingale, 1910; Clara Maass, 1901; renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)
August 14, 2005
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 15) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pastorale on Psalm 23: 1 — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: How Great Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 532)
Homily: "Sojourners" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: In Christ There Is No East or West (Lutheran Book of Worship 359)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: We Come to You for Healing, Lord (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old (Lutheran Book of Worship 431)
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Entrance Hymn: How Great Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 532)
Homily: "Sojourners" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: In Christ There Is No East or West (Lutheran Book of Worship 359)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: We Come to You for Healing, Lord (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old (Lutheran Book of Worship 431)
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Charles Sweet
Acolyte: Emily Garl
Server: Mark Savage
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Mary Krupinski and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Linda Zellmer and Karen Blaisdell
Flowers: Kent and Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: Ron and Jean Brown
Stewardship Committee meets at 11:30 a.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives World Hunger Report]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears LSA Leader]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Six Memorials]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Thanks For Action on Refugee Ministries]
[ELCA News: ELCA Hears Bible Study From 'Grace Matters' Host]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Approves Budgets for 2006 and 2007]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Declines To Expand Church Council]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Celebrates Women In Ministry]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Acts on Final Three Memorials]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Learns About the 'Miracle Of Distance Healing']
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Completes Action On Final Resolutions]
Penny Pennington's Birthday
Monday August 15, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ENS News: Episcopal greetings bless ELCA Assembly and full-communion partnerships]
[ENS News: Jubilee Grants Committee awards funds to 50 dioceses]
Dominique Tafoya's Birthday
Mary, Mother of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Dormition of the Theotokos - Orthodox Christian
Tuesday August 16, 2005
Youth trip to Holiday World
Office Closed
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:45 p.m. at Rose House.
[ENS News: TV ads: Online gifts will increase national air time (English/Espanol)]
[ENS News: Spanish-language TV ads set to air on Galavision]
[ENS News: NBC's 'Book of Daniel' features Episcopal angle]
[ENS News: Christian formation focus of two-day workshop in Chicago]
[UMC News: WCC sets young adult event in Chicago]
Wednesday August 17, 2005
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
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.
Christian Education meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 15.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:15 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.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Theologian, Teacher, Author, Gerhard O. Forde Dies]
[ENS News: Shock, sadness follow murder of Taizé founder Brother Roger]
[LWF News: LWF Mourns Taizé Movement Founder Brother Roger Schutz]
[WCC News: The WCC Shares in Grief at the Death of Taizé's Founder]
Holly Raatz' Birthday
Paul Reynolds' Birthday
Thursday August 18, 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 class meets at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ENS News: Latin America Anglican Theological Congress set for October meeting]
Friday August 19, 2005
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Elects Council, Program Committee, Board Members]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Reflections From Presiding Bishop, Bishops' Conference Chair]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Initiate Response To Wisconsin Tornadoes]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Theologian, Lecturer, Walter R. Bouman Dies]
[ENS News: Millennium Development Goals: Episcopalians note progress]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Iraq Constitution]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Black Churches and Darfur Activism]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rancho Feliz]
Saturday August 20, 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.
Esther Compton's Birthday
Jennifer Garl's Birthday
Nona Johnson's Birthday
David Sinden's Birthday
Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153 (Liturgical Color: White)
August 21, 2005
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 16) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pastorale on Psalm 23: 1 — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: Dearest Jesus, at Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 248)
Homily: "Moses" — Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (With One Voice 747)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, S. 623 — Johan Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (With One Voice 709)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Postlude: Prelude XXIII — Carl Neilsen
Presider: Pastor Walter F. Johnson
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Penny Pennington
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pastorale on Psalm 23: 1 — Percy Whitlock
Entrance Hymn: Dearest Jesus, at Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 248)
Homily: "Moses" — Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (With One Voice 747)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, S. 623 — Johan Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (With One Voice 709)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Lutheran Book of Worship 369)
Postlude: Prelude XXIII — Carl Neilsen
Presider: Pastor Walter F. Johnson
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: James Marken
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Bob and Jane Warner
Nursery: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Linda Zellmer and Renee Steele
Flowers: Bob and Jane Warner
Bread and Wine: Kathleen Boggess
Monday August 22, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
[ELCA News: 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Addresses Variety Of Topics]
[ENS News: Border issues call Episcopalians to action]
[ENS News: Criminal justice requires united effort, Means says]
[LCMS News: LCMS member dies in tornado]
[LCMS News: `Gospel Outreach with Childcare` conference set]
[LCMS News: Irvine breaks ground for high-tech facility]
[LCMS News: Medical missions group to sponsor `Health Forum`]
Drew Stults' Birthday
Tuesday August 23, 2005
[ACN News: Resurrection Eucharist for Brother Roger of Taizé]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Writes Jewish, Muslim Leaders About Assembly Action]
[ENS News: Episcopal bishops attend funeral for Brother Roger of Taizé]
[ENS News: Transforming the world is focus of WCC events]
[NCC News: Edgar: Robertson's call for the murder of Chavez is 'appalling to the point of disbelief.']
Alex Nixon's Birthday
Wednesday August 24, 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: Lutherans Train To Start New Congregations]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Leader In Parish Education, Services, Kent Gilbert Dies]
[LWF News: Internal Movements Threaten Future of Brazilian Lutheran Church]
[LWF News: Women in Northeastern DRC Empower Themselves Through Literacy]
[LWF News: Council of the Lutheran World Federation Meets in Jerusalem]
[NCC News: Families ask that fallen soldiers be honored Sunday by a tolling of bells ]
Ben Eichmiller's Birthday
St. Bartholomew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
August 25 to 28, 2005
Global Mission Event at Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Thursday August 25, 2005
Adult Choir practice at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Griswold troubled by U.S.-proposed revisions of global poverty agreements]
[LCMS News: Dale Meyer installation set for Sept. 4]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem to host training events]
[LCMS News: Seminaries to host fall 'Lutherhostels']
[LWF News: New Commission Studies Condemnations of Anabaptists in Lutheran Confessional Writings]
[LWF News: Potentially Church-dividing Issues Discussed at Strasbourg Ecumenical Institute Seminar]
[LWF News: ELCA Assembly Addresses Variety of Topics]
[WCC News: Portuguese-Speaking Women Intend to be Heard at WCC Assembly]
Friday August 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 class meets at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
The class will meet on Friday this week to accommodate scheduling problems. We'll be reading from an elementary textbook.
[ENS News: ERD provides food supplies to families in Zambia, relief to flood victims in India]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Right to Live]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Clean Flicks]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: African-American Spirituals]
Kaleb Rich's Birthday
Saturday August 27, 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.
Sounds of Grace Concert at 6:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 300 W. South Blvd, Crawfordsville, IN
Multi-racial choir from Grace Lutheran Church in Evansville that captivated Voting Members at the 2004 Synod Assembly in Evansville, IN! Famed and respected in the wider Evansville area and made famous in Walt Wangerin's best-selling writings Sounds of Grace will also assist in leading worship at 8:00 and 10:30 am on August 28, at Christ Lutheran Church in Crawfordsville, IN
August 28, 2005
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 17) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on Gibbons' "Song 24" — Healy Willan
Entrance Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth (Lutheran Book of Worship 561)
Homily: Pastor Walt Johnson
Hymn of the Day: Blest Are They (With One Voice 764)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Praeludium and Fugue in C — Johann Krebs
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord, Who the Night You Were Betrayed (Lutheran Book of Worship 206)
Communion Hymn: Now the Silence (Lutheran Book of Worship 205)
Sending Hymn: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (With One Voice 685)
Postlude: Now Thank We All Our God — Sigfried Karg-Elert
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Penny Pennington
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator:
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on Gibbons' "Song 24" — Healy Willan
Entrance Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth (Lutheran Book of Worship 561)
Homily: Pastor Walt Johnson
Hymn of the Day: Blest Are They (With One Voice 764)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Now Thank We All Our God (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord, Who the Night You Were Betrayed (Lutheran Book of Worship 206)
Communion Hymn: Now the Silence (Lutheran Book of Worship 205)
Sending Hymn: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (With One Voice 685)
Postlude: Now Thank We All Our God — Sigfried Karg-Elert
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Sandy Arnold
Acolyte: Allison Welken
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeter: Ellen Mills
Nursery: Jane Warner and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Marilyn Harder
Flowers: David Ellies and Carl Ziegler
Bread and Wine: Marian Baughman
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday August 29, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Comments on Middle East Matters in LWF Role]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Ready for Clean-Up Following Hurricane Katrina]
[ENS News: Episcopalians respond as Katrina batters Gulf Coast]
[LWF News: LWF Leaders Praise Jordan's Role in Middle East Peace Process]
Doug Bauder's Birthday
Debbie Nixon's Birthday
Cindy Ohslund's Birthday
Dorothy Soudakoff's Birthday
Tuesday August 30, 2005
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop and LWF President: 'Stand With The Ignored']
[ELCA News: Retired President of ELCA's Augsburg College, Oscar Anderson, Dies]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Focus on Search and Rescue after Hurricane Katrina]
[ENS News: Economic justice in focus as Labor Day approaches]
[LCMS News: Hurricane Katrina wreaks chaos, triggers caring]
[LWF News: Jordan: Religious Leaders and Governments Play Significant Role in Education for Peace]
[NCC News: Philippine Churches Help Light the World in Remote Villages]
Emily McDonald's Birthday
Wednesday August 31, 2005
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
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: Lutheran Theologian, Author, Seminary Dean, Gerhard Krodel Dies]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop and LWF President: 'We Shall Speak the Truth']
[ENS News: Hurricane Katrina: A message from the Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Episcopalians mobilize in Katrina's aftermath]
[LWF News: Palestinian Lutheran Bishop Challenges Religions to Work for Genuine Dialogue]
[LWF News: LWF Council Meeting Opens in Jerusalem]
[LWF News: LWF President Hanson Asks the Church to Stand with the Suffering]
[LWF News: LWF Closed 2004 with Balanced Geneva Coordination Budget]
Steve Frampton's Birthday
John Bunyan, teacher, 1688 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Thursday 1 September 2005 14:22
