November 2005
A Place at the Table's hightlighted food item for MCUM food pantry for November is dessert — cake mix, frosting, microwave popcorn, pudding, etc.
Tuesday November 1, 2005
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Lyle McKee's Birthday
Lori Rowold's Birthday
All Saints Day (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 2, 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.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House.
Junior High Honors Band meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend 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.
Linda Cuffia's Birthday
Marilyn Kelly's Birthday
All Souls' Day - Catholic Christian
Thursday November 3, 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.
Sister Parish Delegate Orientation at 6:45 p.m. at Rose House
Home Extension Group Holiday Program at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Louisiana's bishop set to bring message of hope, gratitude to New York]
[ENS News: 'Groundwork' evangelism tools readied for second year]
[LWF News: Interim Leader for German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ukraine]
[LWF News: Bavarian Bishop Friedrich to Lead United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany]
[NCC News: Clergy deplore budget cuts that hurt the poor — and make sure the Speaker knows it]
Commemoration: Martín de Porres, renewer of society, 1639
November 4 to 6, 2005
2005 Trailblazer Weekend at Lutheran Hills
A programmed weekend event, Friday evening through Sunday noon, for middle school youth groups (Grades 6-8) and their adult leaders. The program is led by the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries professional staff and college-aged members of the summer camp staff. Offered four times each fall, Trailblazer Weekends bring middle school-aged youth together for fun and Christian growth through learning and fellowship. Cost is $60 per person.
Friday November 4, 2005
World Community Day
The women of Poland challenged us to "Let Our Light Shine" at World Day of Prayer in March, and the Celebrations Committee calls us to be "A Light to the Nations" in November. This service invites us to take a closer look at Media/Technology and to determine how we can help the media to present positive truthful images. Marilyn Lativiere, Rev. Paula Payne, and Rev. Pamela Cole developed the service as an opportunity for us to look within ourselves and to examine the ways that we can be a clear glass reflecting the light of Christ to the world.
Come, bring a friend, and celebrate World Community Day with Church Women United at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, beginning at noon with Bible Study, followed by Worship at 1:00 p.m.
The offering supports women's ecumenical program priorities to strengthen families worldwide in the 21st Century.
[ENS News: Iranian President's comments on Israel 'abhorrent,' Griswold says]
[ENS News: Federal budget is 'beyond redemption,' bishop says]
[LWF News: Lutheran World Federation Delegation to Meet Pope Benedict XVI]
[NCC News: Lautenberg bill adopts a phrase From church leaders' letter to Congress]
[NCC News: Religious Leaders Announce National Grassroots Campaign to Raise Wages at the Federal and State Levels]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Faith and Family in America, Part Two: Religion and Parenting]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Supreme Court and Brazilian Religious Rituals]
Nicholas May's Birthday
Cailey Rullman's Birthday
Saturday November 5, 2005
I-K Synod Outreach Team Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Terri Dillon (317) 253-3522 or dillonm2k@aol.com
[LWF News: Austrian Lutheran Bishop to Chair Ecumenical Council]
[LWF News: Current Phase of Lutheran-Roman Catholic Commission on Unity Ends]
[LWF News: Lutherans, Pentecostals Engage in Conversation]
[LWF News: LWF Joins Protest Ahead of WTO Negotiations]
[LWF News: LWF Leads Panel Discussion at WSIS PrepCom Meeting]
[LWF News: Third Lutheran Woman Bishop in Norway]
[LWF News: Church of Sweden Archbishop Hammar to Resign in 2006]
[LWF News: Archbishop emeritus Jaan Kiivit Dies]
[LWF News: Kazakhstan's Retired Bishop Peter Urie Dies]
November 6, 2005
All Saints Sunday (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "For All the Saints": Bicinium — David Cherwien
Entrance Hymn: By All Your Saints in Warfare (Lutheran Book of Worship 177)
Homily: "God is Counting On Us — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: For All the Saints (Lutheran Book of Worship 174)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Swing Down, Chariot — (Traditional Spiritual, arrangement André Thomas)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Lutheran Book of Worship 331)
Communion Hymn: A Multitude Comes from East and West (Lutheran Book of Worship 313)
Sending Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Lutheran Book of Worship 320)
Postlude: Prelude on "King's Lynn" — Percy Whitlock
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Nancy Melhorn
Acolyte: Celina Nierzwicki
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Penny Pennington
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Room 8
Grades 1-2 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 15
Grades 3-4 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Rooms 12/13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 14
Junior High in Room 16
Senior High in Room 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 12, studying the Gospel of John
Culture of Conversation in the Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Thais: Meditation — Jules Massenet (Gregory Weber, saxophone)
Entrance Hymn: By All Your Saints in Warfare (Lutheran Book of Worship 177)
Homily: "God is Counting On Us — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: For All the Saints (Lutheran Book of Worship 174)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Swing Down, Chariot — (Traditional Spiritual, arrangement André Thomas)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Panis Angelicus — César Franck (Minori Marken, mezzo-soprano)
Communion Hymn: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Lutheran Book of Worship 331)
Communion Hymn: A Multitude Comes from East and West (Lutheran Book of Worship 313)
Sending Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Lutheran Book of Worship 320)
Postlude: Prelude on "King's Lynn" — Percy Whitlock
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Chris Foley
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Deb Moore
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeters: Domenic and Linda Cuffia
Nursery: Sandy Arnold and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Charlene Braun
Flowers: John and Reneé Steele and Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Carol Seaman and Amelia Deibert.
Acolyte Training at 12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Women's Chorus rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Interfaith Conversation on Homosexual Unions at 7:00 p.m.
Join us in Heritage Hall for a converstation with Vicki Pierce and Mary Ellen Courtney, members of University Baptist Church, as they speak about their faith, their relationship and why they chose to get 'married' this past summer. Doug Bauder, who officiated, will also be on hond to discuss his part in the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Monday November 7, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Asia visit finds Anglicans united in reconciling mission]
[ENS News: IRS warning follows antiwar sermon; Pasadena parish refutes charges]
[LWF News: LWF President Praises Pope Benedict XVI for His Personal Contribution to the Joint Declaration]
Kathleen Boggess' Birthday
Susan Colston's Birthday
Commemoration: John Christian Frederick Heyer, missionary to India, 1873 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday November 8, 2005
Election Day
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:15 p.m. at Rose House.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Christopher Schroeder's Senior Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Washington Cathedral to host two-night interdenominational revival]
[LWF News: Africa Church Leadership Conference Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Windhoek]
Ken Marken's Birthday
Wednesday November 9, 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.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House.
Junior High Honors Band meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spiritual Journaling Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 12.
Christians in the Natural World meets at 6:30 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.
Thursday November 10, 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.
Adult Choir practices at 7:00 p.m.
BMDG Coffee Hour — Meaning and Traditions of Fasting in Abrahamic Religions
If you would like to learn more about the meaning of fasting in the Abrahamic religions and/or learn the rules and traditions for the practice of fasting, please join us at 8:00 p.m. in the President's Room of University Club in Indiana Memorial Union.
Our guest speakers are Dustin Trowbridge, M. Ali Akgun, and Rivkah Maccaby. As usual, we will have tea and delicious, hand-made food after the talk.
[LWF News: African Lutheran Communion Considers the Past and Future at Historic Gathering]
[LWF News: LWF Leader Urges African Churches to Take Up Responsibility]
November 11 to 13, 2005
2005 Trailblazer Weekend at Lutheran Hills
A programmed weekend event, Friday evening through Sunday noon, for middle school youth groups (Grades 6-8) and their adult leaders. The program is led by the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries professional staff and college-aged members of the summer camp staff. Offered four times each fall, Trailblazer Weekends bring middle school-aged youth together for fun and Christian growth through learning and fellowship. Cost is $60 per person.
November 11 to 12, 2005
I-K Synod Council Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel. Meeting includes Conference Deans and Chairs. Contact: Karen Eppert (317) 253-3522 or keppert@iksynod.org
Friday November 11, 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
[ENS News: 'Torture is unacceptable,' NCC general assembly declares]
[ENS News: Thanksgiving Day telecast will focus on Gulf Coast's future]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Faith and Family in America, Part 3: African-American Families]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Evolution Update: Kansas and Dover]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anglican Communion Network Meeting]
Commemoration: Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397; Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday November 12, 2005
Lyman Hitchcock's Birthday
Kris Stewart's Birthday
November 13, 2005
Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 28) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Praeludium and Fugue in F — Johann Krebs
Entrance Hymn: Come, Labor On (reprinted from the Episcopal Hymnal 1982)
Homily: "Taking a Chance" — Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Lutheran Book of Worship 408)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Nun lob, mein' Seel, den Herren, BuxWV 212 — Dietrich Buxtehude
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (With One Voice 649)
Communion Hymn: Soon and Very Soon (With One Voice 744)
Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 405)
Postlude: Improvisation on "Abbott's Leigh"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Paul and Laurel Reynolds
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearsal at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Room 8
Grades 1-2 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 15
Grades 3-4 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Rooms 12/13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 14
Junior High in Room 16
Senior High in Room 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 17
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — "The End of Poverty"
Discussion of a proactive new book by Jeffery Sachs, the director of the United Nations Millennium Project, will be led by Phillip Saunders, Professor Emeritus of Economics and IU.
New Member Orientation in Room 14
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Praeludium and Fugue in F, BuxWV 212 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Entrance Hymn: Come, Labor On (reprinted from the Episcopal Hymnal 1982)
Homily: "Taking a Chance" — Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Lutheran Book of Worship 408)
Responses to the Word
Commissioning of Sister Parish Delegation
Offertory: Ev'n so, LOrd Jesus, Quickly Come — Paul Manz
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (With One Voice 649)
Communion Hymn: Soon and Very Soon (With One Voice 744)
Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Lutheran Book of Worship 405)
Postlude: Improvisation on "Abbott's Leigh"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Deborah O'Brien
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Bob and Jan Ellis
Nursery: Penny and Jacob Buhr
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Marilyn Kelly
Flowers: Michael and Deborah Hall
Bread and Wine: Dorothy Soudakoff
Thanks to the Sunday Church School children assisting in worship today: Allison Buhr, McKenzie Head, John Isaacson, John Marken and Elise Rodriguez.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please join the congregation for lunch.
Annual Congregational Finance Meeting following the 11:00 a.m. service
Friday Musicale at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Sacred Harp Singing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist.
Youth Group supper at 5:00 p.m., followed by a video scavenger hunt until 8:00 p.m.
Women's Chorus rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
Adam Reynolds' Birthday
Monday November 14, 2005
Home Schooling Group at 9:00 a.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA Lutheran Leaders Focus on Joint Ministries, Theological Discussions]
[ELCA ELCA Council Elects Daniel Lehmann Editor of 'The Lutheran']
[ELCA ELCA Council Commends 'Evangelical Lutheran Worship' to Congregations]
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: Gulf Coast bishops write Congress about hurricane relief]
[ENS News: Shanghai cathedral photos, blueprints sought to aid restoration]
[LWF News: Call for Sustainable Living, Working Conditions of Church Workers in Africa]
[LWF News: Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Conference Receives LWF Mission Document]
Tuesday November 15, 2005
Early Music Group meets at 5:15 p.m. in Room 7.
Sacred Space Design Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 14.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Hears Presiding Bishop's Hopes for Council's Work]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Elects Olson to Lead ELCA Vocation and Education]
[ELCA News: Magnus to Lead ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission]
[ENS News: Memorial lecture set to address global environmental justice and racism]
Lydia Spehr's Birthday
Jane Warner's Birthday
Wednesday November 16, 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.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House.
Junior High Honors Band meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spiritual Journaling Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 12.
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: ELCA Council Elects Hicks to Lead ELCA Multicultural Ministries]
[ELCA News: ELCA Publisher Introduces 'The Christian Handbook]
[ELCA News: Lutherans, Roman Catholics Begin Planning for 2017]
[LCMS News: LFL offers `Life Sunday` resources for 2006]
[LCMS News: Seminary student dies in car accident]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick applauds statement criticizing 'same-sex blessings']
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem Symposia Series to explore justification, Holy Spirit]
[LCMS News: LWR catalog features international gifts]
[LCMS News: Former Int`l LLL Director John Daniels dies]
[NCC News: Church leaders stress care for the earth with Rocky Mountains as a backdrop]
Ron Ohslund's Birthday
Thursday November 17, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Acts on Resolutions from Two Synods]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Approves Committee on Mission Funding, Acts on Other Matters ]
[ENS News: OUT OF DEEP WATERS: Second line brings new life to New Orleans]
[ENS News: General Convention fair linen dedicated]
[ENS News: Hurricane relief partnerships blossom between congregations, dioceses]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop: A historic step forward for the children of the World]
Commemoration: Elizabeth of Thuringia, Princess of Hungary, 1231 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday November 18, 2005
Sister Parish Delegation leaves for Guatemala.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Services in America Opens Affordable Housing Initiative]
[ENS News: Louisiana diocese begins 3rd century of ministry]
[ENS News: At-risk children aided by new legislation]
[LWF News: Marangu Dream Was Joint Vision for Africas Future, LWF General Secretary Says]
[LWF News: Church Leaders Resolve to Establish Lutheran Council in Africa]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches General Secretary expresses disappointment at narrow budget vote]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Faith and Family in America, Part 4: Religious Responses]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: New Orleans Jazz Funeral and Rebirth]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Dalai Lama at the Aspen Institute]
Saturday November 19, 2005
Pete Miller's Birthday
Chris Smith's Birthday
November 20, 2005
Christ the King; Last Sunday Before Advent (Proper 29) (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "Lift High the Cross": Processional — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: Lift High the Crosss (Lutheran Book of Worship 377)
Homily: The Element of Surprise" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing! (Lutheran Book of Worship 363)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Fairest Lord Jesus — David Sinden (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Lutheran Book of Worship 173)
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Lutheran Book of Worship 198)
Sending Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns (Lutheran Book of Worship 170)
Postlude: Chaconne in g minor — Louis Couperin
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Gail Seegert
Lector: Jerry Smith
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Room 8
Grades 1-2 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 15
Grades 3-4 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Rooms 12/13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 14
Junior High in Room 16
Senior High in Room 17
Adult Bible Study in Rooms 12 and 14 — Studying the Gospel of John
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — Hymnody, presented by David Sinden
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "Lift High the Cross": Processional — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: Lift High the Crosss (Lutheran Book of Worship 377)
Homily: The Element of Surprise" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing! (Lutheran Book of Worship 363)
Responses to the Word
Reception of New Members
Offertory: Halle, Halle, Hallelujah — traditional (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Lutheran Book of Worship 173)
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Lutheran Book of Worship 198)
Sending Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns (Lutheran Book of Worship 170)
Postlude: Chaconne in g minor — Louis Couperin
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Sandy Arnold
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Nursery: Rosie Savage and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Harder
Flowers: Carolyn Sowinski
Bread and Wine: Allan and Helen Mayfield
New members will be received today at the 11:00 service, with a reception following. Those joining the St. Thomas family are:
Rick and Debbie Rodriguez with children Elise and Marc
Martha and Raymond Seaman
Suzann VanNasdale
"Fairest Lord Jesus" is an anthem composed specifically for this service, based on the German melody Schönster Herr Jesu, which dates from 1677. The Children's Choir anthem is based on a traditional song from the Caribbean.
The I.U. Student Lunch will be held at Rose House today. It will be a special Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey and pies, beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. LCM Board members are also invited.
Mission Endowment Fund meeting from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. in Rooms 16 and 17
Women's Chorus rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
David Polansky's Birthday
Monday November 21, 2005
December Newsletter Deadline
Spinners and Weavers meet at 6:30 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
A portion of the dedication recital of the St. Thomas organ will be featured on American Public Media's Pipedreams radio broadcast, beginning at 10:07 p.m. on WFIU.
Rachel Stults' Birthday
Tuesday November 22, 2005
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
East Side Community Thanksgiving Service at 7:00 p.m.
As part of the Service we will be praying the "Prayer of St. Francis" together in as many languages as possible. Those who speak other languages are encouraged to bring a translation and join in. Please bring a canned food item to be donated to the MCUM food pantry. Monetary offerings will also go to Monroe County United Ministries.
Refreshments needed are 2 gallons of cider and 3 dozen cookies. Please let the church office know if you are willing to supply any of the items.
Prelude: Symphonie I: Andante — Louis Vierne
Greetings and Opening Prayer: Rev. Lyle McKee, St. Thomas Lutheran Church
Call to Worship: Prayer of St. Francis
Opening Hymn: Come You Thankful People Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 407)
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Rev. Bill Breeden, Unitarian Universalist Church
Anthem: We, Thy People, Praise Thee — Franz Joseph Haydn
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — Ludwig van Beethoven
Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Rev. Valarie Foughty-Killion, St. Mark United Methodist Church
Homily: "...you will always be rich enough to be generous" — Rev. Annette Briggs, University Baptist Church
Hymn: Praise and Thanksgiving (Lutheran Book of Worship 409)
Invitation to Bring Offerings of Life and Faith: Rabbi Mira Wasserman, Congregation Beth Shalom
Offertory Prayer: Rabbi Wasserman
Closing Hymn: Glories of Your Name are Spoken (Lutheran Book of Worship 358)
Benediction: Rev. David Garshaw, Mount Gilead Christian Church
Postlude: Marche Réligieuse (on a Theme of
Handel) — Aléxandre Guilmant
Organist: Andy Kotylo
Usher: Paul Reynolds
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Others Urge Congress To Adopt Darfur Legislation]
[ELCA News: John Schreiber Elected Bishop of ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod]
[ENS News: Creation Catechism is resource in public debate]
Kaye Hill's Birthday
Wednesday November 23, 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.
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: Post-hurricane housing crisis called worst since Dust Bowl]
[LWF News: LWF Christmas Message: Fear Must Not Become Our Defining Reality]
Martha Seaman's Birthday
Commemoration: Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving Day—Office Closed
[NCC News: Giving Thanks — to what end?]
Gladys Dorman's Birthday
Day of Thanksgiving (U.S.A.) (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday November 25, 2005
Office Closed
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jews in Germany]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: U.S. Supreme Court and Abortion]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: C.S. Lewis and The Chronicles Of Narnia]
Commemoration: Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday November 26, 2005
Brothers Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
November 27, 2005
First Sunday in Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Rhapsody on "Helmsley" — William S. Lloyd Weber
The Litany: Lutheran Book of Worship 168
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Light One Candle to Watch for Messaiah, stanza 1 (With One Voice 630)
Homily: "A Rending" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Lutheran Book of Worship 27)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,S. 645 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Wake, Awake, for the Night is Flying (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness (Lutheran Book of Worship 224)
Sending Hymn: O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide (Lutheran Book of Worship 38)
Postlude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,S. 599 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in Room 8
Grades 1-2 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 15
Grades 3-4 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Rooms 12/13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 14
Adult Bible Study in Rooms 12 and 14, studying the Gospel of John
Adult Forum in Heritage Hall — "The Sister Parish Delegation" including stories and devotions, led by Nona and Tish Johnson.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Rhapsody on "Helmsley" — William S. Lloyd Weber
The Litany: Lutheran Book of Worship 168
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Light One Candle to Watch for Messaiah, stanza 1 (With One Voice 630)
Homily: "A Rending" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending (Lutheran Book of Worship 27)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Cantata 140: Zion hört die Wächter singen — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Wake, Awake, for the Night is Flying (printed in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness (Lutheran Book of Worship 224)
Sending Hymn: O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide (Lutheran Book of Worship 38)
Postlude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,S. 599 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Eric Isaacson
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Altar Care: Nona Johnson and Karen Blaisdell
Flowers: Debbie and Katie Schmidt
Bread and Wine: Chris Ogan
The music at the offertory is based on a well-known chorale melody by Philip Nicolai: "Wake, Awake for Night is Flying" (Lutheran Book of Worship 31). Stanza two of this hymn is an English translation of the Cantata movement, which will be sung in German.
The MUSH Tree is up and ready for your contributions starting Sunday, Nov. 27. Mittens, Underwear, Socks, and Hats of all sizes will be collected and given to Monroe County United Ministries for their preschool children as well as for needy families that come to MCUM for assistance.
Giving Tree - Find a card on the tree with the name of a child along with their gift wishes. Take a card(s), purchase the gifts, and bring them wrapped to the church office. From there they will be distributed to the needy families by members of the men's group.
Women's Chorus rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
LCM's Rose House will be open from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for students to stop in for a quick meal (i.e. sandwich, microwave meal). Fixings will be on the table, in the fridge, or in the freezer. Just help yourself. Rose House is located at 314 S. Rose Ave, just east of Forest Quad.
Carol Brown's Birthday
Monday November 28, 2005
Sister Parish Delegation returns from Chichipate
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Releases Draft of Full Communion Statement with UMC]
[ENS News Gaza agreement, Road Map are focus of interreligious leaders' letter]
[LCMS News: Retired LCC District President Roy Holm dies]
[LCMS News: Districts redesign their Web sites with Information Services]
[LWF News: "POSITHIVE CHURCH" - LWI Special Issue on HIV/AIDS]
Tuesday November 29, 2005
[ELCA News: Fred Rajan to Conclude Service as Leader of ELCA Multicultural Ministries]
[ELCA News: ELCA Explores the 'Vocation of the Evangelical Leader']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson's 2005 Christmas Message]
[ENS News: Delegates sought for U.N. Commission on Status of Women]
[ENS News: Groundwork II evangelism resources available online]
[LWF News: Lutheran Churches Urged to Fully Recognize Diaconal Ministry of Deacons and Deaconesses]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches urges end of law That restricts access to legal aid for low-income families]
James Halvorson's Birthday
Maria Miller's Birthday
Wednesday November 30, 2005
Advent Worship at noon
Lutheran Campus Ministry Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. at Rose House.
Junior High Honors Band meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spiritual Journaling Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7.
Advent Organ Meditation, presented by Rob Hlebinsky
Sonata No. 2 mdash; Paul Hindemith
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BuxWV 211 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, Op. 28, No. 59 — Marcel Dupré
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, S. 599 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Silent Night — Franz Gruber (arrangement Virgil Fox)
Divinum mysterium — David N. Johnson
Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella — Keith Chapman
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: Hallmark Channel To Air 'Davey And Goliath's Snowboard Christmas' Dec. 18]
[ELCA News: Mensaje Navideno de 2005 del Obispo Presidente de la IELA]
[ENS News: World AIDS Day commemorations, Festivals of Lessons and Carols highlight church events]
[ENS News: Ugandan-born Sentamu becomes England's first African Archbishop]
[NCC News: NCC urges McDonald's to improve worker conditions and wages]
Michael Laros' Birthday
Commemoration: St. Andrew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Last update: Thursday 15 December 2005 01:41
