September 2005
Food Pantry Focus for September is canned or dried fruit and canned or dried milk.
Thursday September 1, 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 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Choirs practice at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop and LWF President Addresses LWF Council]
[ENS News: Summer chapel helps to reconnect, deepen faith]
[ENS News: Hurricane Katrina: News and appeals from Dioceses around the country]
[LCMS News: Hurricane Katrina wreaks chaos, triggers caring]
[LWF News: LWF Council Terminates Tenure of Bishop Walter E. Obare as Adviser]
[NCC News: Bishop Hoyt on Katrina disaster: 'When the need is great, our empathetic response is great.']
[RNS News: International Church Leaders Unite To Insist Poverty Reduction Targets Be Met]
Friday September 2, 2005
[ELCA News: Lutherans, Episcopalians Aid Survivors of Hurricane Katrina]
[ENS News: Episcopalians offer hope and homes to refugees from Gulf Coast]
[LCMS News: Conferees 'model' how pastors, laity might best relate]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick to ELCA assembly: Adhere to God`s Word]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Hurricane Katrina Faith-Based Relief Efforts]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Senate Confirmation Hearings on John Roberts]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kenneth Feinberg on Compensating 9/11 Victims]
Commemoration: Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, bishop, renewer of the Church, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday September 3, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Pavolka/Bagga Wedding at 10:00 a.m.
[ELCA News: Letter From Presiding Bishop Hanson On Hurricane Katrina]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Leader Visits Astrodome, Houston]
September 4, 2005
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 18) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Brewer's Trumpet — David Ashley White
Entrance Hymn: Earth and All Stars (Lutheran Book of Worship 558)
Homily: "A Call to Discipline" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 419)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive — David Ashley White (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether (With One Voice 703)
Communion Hymn: Where True Charity and Love Abide (reprinted from New Hymns and Songs)
Sending Hymn: God! When Human Bonds are Broken (With One Voice 735)
Postlude: Fanfare — David Sinden
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Jeff Franz and Ruth Engs-Franz
Greeter: Penny Pennington
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Congregational Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Culture of Conversation (Pastor McKee), following the Congregational Meeting
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Brewer's Trumpet — David Ashley White
Entrance Hymn: Earth and All Stars (Lutheran Book of Worship 558)
Homily: "A Call to Discipline" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 419)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Praeludium and Fugue in C — Johann Krebs
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether (With One Voice 703)
Communion Hymn: Where True Charity and Love Abide (reprinted from New Hymns and Songs)
Sending Hymn: God! When Human Bonds are Broken (With One Voice 735)
Postlude: Fanfare — David Sinden
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Sharon Fawbush
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Karl Eagleman
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeter: Deborah O'Brien
Nursery: Sandy Arnold and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Jean Brown
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold and Tim and Jennifer Garl
Bread and Wine: Chris and Maren Foley
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Commemoration: Albert Schweitzer, missionary to Africa, 1965 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday September 5, 2005
Labor Day—Church Office closed
[ELCA News: Lutherans Deploy Volunteers for Hurricane Debris Removal]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, LWF Leaders Meet With Palestinian President Abbas]
[LWF News: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Praises Lutherans' Support for Just Peace]
[LWF News: 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation in Stuttgart in 2010]
September 6 to 8, 2005
Lakeside Theological Convocation — The Church's Mission in a Scientific Age at Trinity Lutheran Seminary 2199 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209
Ted Peters, Professor of Systematic Theology, PLTS, and George Murphy, adjunct faculty, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Keynote Speakers Contact (614) 235-4136 or wcornett@TrinityLutheranSeminary.edu
Tuesday September 6, 2005
Altar Guild meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Worship Committee at 7:00 p.m. in Room 15.
As part of the call process, Lutheran Campus Ministry Board of Directors must complete a self-study of LCM. To help them accomplish this task, members and friends of St. Thomas are invited to a discussion at Rose House. You may drop in from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at your convenience.
[ELCA News: U.S. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, Prominent Lutheran, Dies]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Leaders Discuss Hospital Case with Israeli President]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Leader Meets with President Bush]
[ENS News: Retired Bishop Moodey of Ohio and Maine dies of cancer]
[ENS News: Resilient Mississippi Episcopalians determined to rebuild Gulf Coast congregations]
[ENS News: Global poverty, MDGs, focus of National Cathedral service Sept. 11]
[LCMS News: In 2004, giving increases, membership declines]
[LCMS News: Board seeks input on `RSO-model test`]
[LCMS News: Int`l LLL convention focuses on equipping laity for outreach]
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge offers 2005 Christmas seals]
[LCMS News: Hoffmann to retire from LHM speaking, travel]
[LCMS News: Sem`s Pieper Lectures to address `call, ordination`]
[LCMS News: LFL offers booklet on dealing with addictions]
[LCMS News: World Relief/Human Care grants $800,000 for mission projects]
[LCMS News: World Relief/Human Care seeks volunteers to assist Katrina survivors]
[LCMS News: World Relief/Human Care ships supplies to hurricane victims]
[LCMS News: `Ablaze!` `welcoming` resource available]
[LWF News: LWF Council Approves Plans to Intensify HIV/AIDS Campaign]
[LWF News: LWF Council Urges Israel to End Occupation of Palestinian Territories]
[LWF News: LWF Leaders Raise Concerns about Augusta Victoria Hospital with Israeli State President]
Wednesday September 7, 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.
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Dulcimer Group meets at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Celebrate God Gathering The World's 'Fragments']
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Louisiana Bishop Charles Jenkins]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Louisiana church provides radical hospitality to evacuees]
[LCMS News: Call for nominations: Director of Mission Networking]
[LCMS News: Oswald Hoffmann, speaker of the "The Lutheran Hour, dies]
[LWF News: LWF Council Meeting Was a Sign of Solidarity with Christians in the Holy Land]
[LWF News: Hurricane Katrina: LWF Council Affirms Support, Prayers for Victims and their Families]
Thursday September 8, 2005
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
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 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Adult Choir practice at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: ERD appoints Abagail Nelson as vice president for programs]
[LCMS LCMS pastors take part in Lithuanian groundbreaking]
September 9 to 10, 2005
I-K Synod Campus Ministry Committee Meeting at Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 West 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Friday September 9, 2005
Older Adult Ministry Team Meeting in the I-K Synod Office Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Contact Chet Holmquist at Cah022820@aol.com
[ELCA News: Lutherans Raise $1.5 Million for Hurricane Response]
[ENS News: Joint Nominating Committee continues discernment for Presiding Bishop election]
[ENS News: CD tour of New York's Ground Zero aims to clarify God's presence on 9/11]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Video report]
[NCC News: WFN mdash; Ten years Old and Googling Up a Storm]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Roberts Nomination as Chief Justice]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Katrina Aftermath]
Commemoration: Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, 1654 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday September 10, 2005
I-K Synod Global Mission Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the I-K Synod Downstairs Conference Room. Contact April Lynch at (317) 253-3522 or alynch@iksynod.org
I-K Synod Committee Task Force Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the I-K Synod Chapel. Contact Terri Dillon at (317) 253-3522 or tdillon@iksynod.org
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
[ENS News: Louisiana diocese back online with new website]
September 11, 2005
Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 19) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Scherzo, Op. 2 — Maurice Duruflé
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)
Homily: "God Meant It for Good — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (Lutheran Book of Worship 307)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Praeludium and Fugue in d — Johann Krebs
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Make Us Servants of Thy Peace (reprinted from the Episcopal Hymnal 1982)
Communion Hymn: Come with Us, O Blessed Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 219)
Sending Hymn: Glories of Your Name Are Spoken (Lutheran Book of Worship 358)
Postlude: American the Beautiful — Calvin Hampton
Deacon: Steve Frampton
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and MacKenzie Colston
Greeters: Lynn and Carol Brown
Nursery: Mary Lou Nierzwicki and Hannah Wood
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Rooms 8 and 9 (Sharon Fawbush, Sue Head, LeAnn Lipe and Debbie Nixon)
Grades 1-2 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 15 (Cindy Ohslund, Katrina Erickson assisting)
Grades 3-4 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Rooms 12 and 13 (Marilyn Harder, Jonathan Williams assisting)
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 14 (Shari Rogge-Fidler and Ronna Papesh)
Junior High in Room 16
Senior High in Room 17 (Bryce McKee and Nick Gahl)
Adult Bible Study in Room 7
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Mission Festival—Stewardship Book Making
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Scherzo, Op. 2 — Maurice Duruflé
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)
Homily: "God Meant It for Good — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (Lutheran Book of Worship 307)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Ubi Caritas — Maurice Duruflé
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Make Us Servants of Thy Peace (reprinted from the Episcopal Hymnal 1982)
Communion Hymn: Come with Us, O) Blessed Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 219)
Sending Hymn: Glories of Your Name Are Spoken (Lutheran Book of Worship 358)
Postlude: America the Beautiful — Calvin Hampton
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Chris Ogan
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Allan and Penny Buhr
Nursery: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Steve and Kris Frampton
Bread and Wine: Deborah O'Brien
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Linda Zellmer.
Stewardship Committee meets at 12:15 p.m.
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
"The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Pre-and- Post 9/11"
For all of their differences, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam claim a common origin in the biblical patriarch Abraham and join one another in affirming the religious ideals of universal peace and harmony. Ours is not a peaceful time, though, in part because some of the most passionate adherents of the three great monotheistic religions have become advocates of extreme measures enacted in the name of faith. While many millions of people properly look to religion as a key source of moral truth and ethical guidance, others use religious belief to sanction immoral and unethical conduct of the most destructive kind. The violent potential of "sacred causes" was made horribly graphic by the events of 9/11, but this potential resides within all world religions and needs to be acknowledged and understood.
To gain a more intimate understanding of the three Abrahamic religions—of what unites and what divides them a special forum will be held at Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday evening, September 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The public is cordially invited to attend. Presentations on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will be made by three outstanding scholars of Indiana University—Steven Weitzman, Ellen Muehlberger, and Kevin Jaques. The discussion that follows will be open to participation by all who attend.
Monday September 12, 2005
Seekers Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: As Congress reconvenes, disaster relief, social safety net, Arctic drilling and budget dominate agenda]
Tuesday September 13, 2005
Stewardship Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Extension Homemakers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:45 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: ELCA Observes 'A Day for Darfur' to Stop the Genocide]
[ENS News: In Katrina's wake, church leaders urge Congress on federal budget, poverty concerns]
[ENS News: UN annual International Day of Peace set for September 21]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Preachers, parishioners struggle to find meaning in Katrina disaster]
[LCMS News: New relief plan supports hard-hit Southern District]
Commemoration: John Chrysostom, Bishop of constantinople, 407 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday September 14, 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.
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m.
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.
[ENS News: Historic religious gathering sees unique opportunity to end global poverty]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Parish gets back much more than it gave to evacuees]
[ENS News: Katrina Companions program forming to link dioceses, congregations, schools]
[LWF News: Poverty Eradication: Christian Leaders Call for Further Partnerships with Governments]
Commemoration: Holy Cross Day (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday September 15, 2005
Stewardship Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
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 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Adult Choir practice at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Remember, Care For Disaster Survivors]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Call for Halt in Federal Budget Process]
[ENS News: Diocesan Digest: Special hurricane relief edition]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Diocese of Texas rises to the 'Katrina' occasion]
[ENS News: Jewish, Christian leaders on a mission of peace to Jerusalem]
[LWF News: LWF Council Affirms Report on LWF's Involvement in Ecumenical Reconfiguration Discussion]
[LWF News: LWF Strategic Planning Process to Continue with Regular Reports to Governing Bodies]
[LWF News: LWF Council Receives Interim Report on Family, Marriage and Human Sexuality]
[LWF News: Call for Policy on Information Society, Focus on Communication Rights]
[NCC] News: Bishop Hoyt replies to Bush: rebuilding is a great opportunity to realize America's historic dream]
September 16 to 17, 2005
I-K Synod Council Retreat at Lutheran Hills Camp 6371 N Bear Creek Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 Contact: Karen Eppert (317) 253-3522 or keppert@iksynod.org
Friday September 16, 2005
Sarah Stewart's Wedding Rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Lutherans' Gifts Exceed $6.1 Million or Hurricane Katrina Relief, Recovery]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Evacuated students welcomed to Episcopal schools]
[ENS News: Multimedia: Consultation of Religious Leaders on global poverty]
[ENS News: Overcoming poverty is focus of interfaith vigil]
[ENS News: Bishop brings first-hand view of Katrina devastation, response]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Military Chaplains' Hurricane Relief and Rescue Efforts}
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: United Nations Millennium Development}
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Conservative Christian Law Schools}
[WCC News: Churches' unique potential for peace encouraged by WCC]
Commemoration: Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, martyr, c. 258 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday September 17, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Sarah Stewart's Wedding at 2:00 p.m.
September 18, 2005
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 20) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Five Bagatelles: Romance Carol Folana — Gerald Finzi (Katie Baber, clarinet)
Entrance Hymn: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (With One Voice 666)
Homily: "What is Fair" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (reprinted from New Hymns and Songs)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy — Calvin Hampton
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (With One Voice 801)
Sending Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks (With One Voice 671)
Postlude: Messe des Pauvres: Prière des Orgues — Erik Satie
Deacon: Steve Frampton
Lector: Jerry Smith
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Rooms 8 and 9
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 and 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
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Advocacy Presentation on a Trip to Washington, DC (Kaye Hill)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Messe des Pauvres: Kyrie — Erik Satie
Baptismal Hymn: Baptized in Water (With One Voice 693)
Homily: "What is Fair" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (reprinted from New Hymns and Songs)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Somebody's Knocking at your Door — (traditional) (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (With One Voice 801)
Sending Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks (With One Voice 671)
Postlude: Messe des Pauvres: Prière des Orgues — Erik Satie
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Doug Bauder
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Cindy Ohslund and Kaye Hill
Greeters: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Nursery: Penny and Jacob Buhr
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Jonathan Williams
Bread and Wine: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Lutheran Campus Ministry Self-Study from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Meet with LCM Board members Charles Sweet and Jerry Smith in the Sanctuary to answer questions and offer ideas about the direction and leadership of LCM. This is an important part of the process of hiring a new Campus Pastor.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Doug Bauder
We welcome through Holy Baptism Sarah Elizabeth Goldsworthy, daughter of Richard and Susan, granddaughter of Terry and Jan Elkins and sibling of Andrew and Erica.
Youth Group meets today. Middle School students meet from 5:00 to 6:30; High School students meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner for both groups will be served at 6:00 p.m.
Stewardship Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Commemoration: Dag Hammarskjöld, peacemaker, 1961 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday September 19, 2005
Stewardship dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17
Girl Scouts meet at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Seminary President Reisz Plans to Retire in 2006]
[ENS News: National observance of Children's Sabbath set for October 14-16]
[LCMS News: Fairow, Snow join World Mission]
[NCC News: Jewish and Christian leaders seek transforming dialogue in Middle East]
[NCC] News: NCC offers free download of 'Love for the Poor' Study Guide]
Tuesday September 20, 2005
Early Music Group Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Representatives Part of Sept. 18-23 Middle East Journey]
[ENS News: Latino/Hispanic Missioner Appointed]
[LWF News: Buenos Aires: LWF Churches Co-host International Consultation on Illegitimate Debt]
[NCC] News: Edgar urges churches to observe National Public Lands Day Sept. 24]
[RNS News: Bread for the World Leads Effort by Heads of Faith Communities to Combat Hunger in the United States]
Commemoration: Nelson Wesley Trout, bishop, 1996 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday September 21, 2005
Staff Retreat at 12:00 noon—Office Closed
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.
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m. in Room 13.
Junior High Honors Band at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Stewardship Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Christians in the Natural World Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 14.
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.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:15 p.m.
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.
[ENS News: Cathedral's Dean Kowalski calls Cindy Sheehan a "prophet"]
[WCC News: North Rift, Kenya: Changing A Volatile Region]
Commemoration: St.Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday September 22, 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 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Girl Scouts meet at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Adult Choir practice at 7:00 p.m.
I-K Synod Conference Deans Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Karen Eppert (317) 253-3522 or kareniks@aol.com
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Marks 10th Anniversary of Peace Statement]
[ELCA News: Lutheran World Relief Working to Reverse Food Deficits in Niger]
[ENS News: AGR announces new leadership for Africa and Asiamerica offices]
[ENS News: Houston diocesan offices evacuate to Camp Allen]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Louisiana clergy get time away to reflect]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Presiding Bishop notes Episcopalians' generosity, compassion on visit to Gulf Coast]
[ENS News: Hurricane response foremost on bishops', spouses' agendas]
Friday September 23, 2005
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Threats of Rita damage force Texas relocations]
[ENS News: International briefing]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Cathedral hears new music in storm's aftermath]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: New Orleans cathedral's ministry goes beyond its walls]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Louisiana Bishop Charles Jenkins speaks from New Orleans]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary offers free `Bach at sem` concerts]
[LCMS News: Materials still available for `LWML Sunday`]
[LCMS News: Youth Ministry to announce if Gathering stays in New Orleans]
[LCMS News: Hoffmann put focus on Christ, say memorial speakers]
[LCMS News: Synod is reaching more blind people than ever]
[LCMS News: Oswald Hoffmann in his own words]
[NCC] News: Trip to Israel and Palestine showed 'Christians and Jews can work together to achieve peace']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Vatican Seminary Reviews]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rebuilding Communities After Katrina]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Hurricane Katrina: Sacred Objects]
Saturday September 24, 2005
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
[ENS News: Western Louisiana diocese provides shelter, pastoral care through hurricane crisis]
September 25 to 27, 2005
I-K Synod Professional Leaders Conference at Turkey Run State Park 8102 E. Park Road, Marshall, IN 47859 Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. James P. Wind, President of the Alban Institute Questions? Call Karen Eppert, Assistant to Pr. Rudy Mueller, at 317-253-3522 or email rmueller@iksynod.org
September 25, 2005
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 21) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Entrance Hymn: Look, the Sight is Glorious (Lutheran Book of Worship 156)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: At the Name of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 179)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Sending Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Communion Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Sending Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Lutheran Book of Worship 173)
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Paul Reynolds
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: David Ellies
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Rooms 8 and 9
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 and 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
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Stewardship—Where the Heart Is
Entrance Hymn: Look, the Sight is Glorious (Lutheran Book of Worship 156)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: At the Name of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 179)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Fight the Good Fight — John Gardner
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: For the Bread Which You Have Broken (Lutheran Book of Worship 200)
Communion Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Sending Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Lutheran Book of Worship 173)
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Margrethe O'Connor
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Helen Mayfield
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Mark and Rosie Savage
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Flowers: Carol Seaman
Bread and Wine: Edwin and Pauline Caldwell
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Confirmation Class meets at 4:00 p.m.
Park Ridge Neighborhood Association meets at 2:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Youth Group meets at 5:00 p.m. for an outing at the Fairfax State Rec Area
Israel After Gaza: Reflections On The Disengagement
An evening with Dr. Pierre Atlas Sunday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 3750 East 3rd Street Dessert reception following Dr. Atlas' presentation & discussion
Pierre Atlas is assistant professor of political science and director of the Franciscan Center for Global Studies at Marian College as well as an Associate Fellow at the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research. He writes a regular opinion column for The Indianapolis Star and is a noted expert on Middle East politics.
Commemoration: Sergius of Radonezh, Abbot of Holy Trinity, Moscow, 1392 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday September 26, 2005
Seekers Bible Study meet at 7:00 p.m.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: Lutherans in the Gulf Coast Area Demonstrate Resiliency]
[ENS News: UTO discusses Gulf Coast rebuilding efforts during 2006 grant meeting]
[ENS News: Western Louisiana's bishop notes 'much loss,' yet much grace after hurricane]
Tuesday September 27, 2005
[ENS News: Change, decisions and conflict are focus of Congregational Development seminar]
[ENS News: From the House of Bishops, A Report to the Church]
[NCC News: Seven world ecumenical leaders offer to meet with Kofi Annan]
[NCC News: NCC Governing Board calls for a 'just rebuilding' of Gulf Coast, and an independent inquiry in D.C.]
Wednesday September 28, 2005
Retired Group outing at 9:00 p.m.
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.
Spanish Class meets at 5:30 p.m.
Junior High Honors Band meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
Christians in the Natural World Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 14.
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.
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.
Preparing the Landscape for Dialogue: An Epistemological Perspective
The Bloomington Muslim Dialog Group invites you to attend a Coffee Hour from 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. in the University Club President's Room, Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E. 7th St.
In this Coffee Hour, Hasan Deniz, a Ph.D. candidate from the Science Education Department, Indiana University, will talk about the epistemological aspects of dialogue. "Dialogue between the members of different civilizations is a necessity in today's world. However, dialogue requires the attainment of certain level of open-mindedness and epistemological development from its advocates. His talk will focus on engaging the participants in appreciating the views of others by using examples from educational psychology, science education, and history and philosophy of science."
[ENS News: Windsor Report reflects more than one story, panelists say]
Commemoration: Jehu Joes, missionary, 1852 (Liturgical Color: White)
September 29 to 30, 2005
Trinity Days at Trinity Lutheran Seminary 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43209 Celebrate 175 years of Lutheran theological education in Ohio! Nationally known author and commentator, Martin E. Marty, Keynote Speaker Contact: (614) 235-4136 or visit www.TrinityLutheranSeminary.edu
Thursday September 29, 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 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Choirs practice at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Inmate priest is tangible sign of hope for those in prison]
[LCMS News: Outpouring of Synod love `phenomenal,` says official]
[LCMS News: COP looks at church worker concerns]
[LCMS News: Katrina closes 12 LCMS schools; 2 reopen]
[LCMS News: Members of Congress thank Synod for Katrina response]
[LCMS News: Teams help `overwhelmed` pastors after Katrina]
[LCMS News: `YM2006` addresses abused teens issues]
[LCMS News: Southern District moves office to Baton Rouge]
[LCMS News: ILC admits Belgium church body, elects officers]
[LCMS News: Districts need cleanup teams]
[LCMS News: CTCR report addresses human embryos]
Commemoration: St.Michael and All Angels (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday September 30, 2005
[ENS News: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold speaks from New Orleans]
[LCMS News: Official notice: LCMS salary information]
[LCMS News: Chaplain `very satisfied` with work in Iraq]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Supreme Court and Oregon Assisted Suicide]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jewish Renewal]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dover, Penn. Intelligent Design Case]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: One Nation Divided by God]
Commemoration: Jerome, translator, teacher, 420 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Friday 30 September 2005 16:55
