January 2006
Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry
In the month of January, when you are in the grocery store and come to the Hot and Cold Cereals aisle...Stop and think about making one extra purchase.
Please also continue to bring any type of food donation — all is welcome — but we would also like to help them out with some specific needs.
January 1, 2006
The Name of Jesus (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: In His Temple Now Behold Him (printed in the bulletin)
Homily: "I.N.I." — Pastor Walt Johnson
Hymn of the Day: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 328)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: What Child Is This? — Vince Guaraldi
The Liturgy of The Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: What Child Is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 40)
Communion Hymn: Shepherds, Rejoice (printed in the bulletin)
Sending Hymn: Angels, from the Realms of Glory (Lutheran Book of Worship 50)
Postlude: Fanfare for the New Year — Calvin Hampton
Presider: Pastor Walt Johnson
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Charles Sweet
Acolyte: Sydney Arnold
Server: Tim Moore
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Bob and Jane Warner
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Emily Garl
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Altar Care: Jean Brown
Bread and Wine: Mary Sasse
Monday January 2, 2006
Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, pastor, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday January 3, 2006
Wednesday January 4, 2006
There's a Place At The Table for you. The Wednesday Lunch Group meets for devotions, prayer and study of next Sunday's scriptures at noon in Room 3 for one hour. Bring a brown bag lunch.
St. Thomas Men are invited to attend monthly 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: Natural Disasters, Assembly Decisions Among Top 2005 ELCA Stories]
[NCC News: Edgar: Abramoff scandal could have been avoided if Congress adopted bipartisan ethics guidelines]
Thursday January 5, 2006
Beverly Lingvai's Birthday
Twelfth Night - Christian
Commemoration: Kaj Munk, martyr, 1944 (Liturgical Color: Red)
January 6 to 8, 2006
I-K Synod Candidacy Meeting at the Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave, Beech Grove, 46107 Contact April Lynch at (317) 253-3522 or alynch@iksynod.org
Friday January 6, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA, Mayo Clinic Offer 2006 Health Risk Assessment ]
[ENS News: Epiphany: Listening, learning to mark new series}
[ENS News: Trinity Institute explores 'The Anatomy of Reconciliation' January 30 - February 1]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kashmir Relief]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: B.K.S. Iyengar]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Debating Ethics and the World]
Saturday January 7, 2006
Dave Pavolka's Birthday
January 8, 2006
Baptism of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Chorale-Prelude on "Divinum Mysterium" — John Blackburn
Entrance Hymn: When Long Before Time (With One Voice 799)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: When Jesus Came to Jordan (With One Voice 647 )
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Gesu Bambino — Pietro Yon (Carolyn Sowinski, soprano)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Baptized in Water (With One Voice 693)
Sending Hymn: We Know that Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 187)
Postlude: Voluntary X — George Frederick Handel
Presider: Pastor Walt Johnson
Deacon: Indrek Park
Lector: Steve Frampton
Acolyte: Haen Cho
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearsal in rooms 16 and 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 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
Confirmation Class in Room 3
Today's Adult Forum in Heritage Hall is a presentation by our Sister Parish delegation, with their stories and a slide show about their November trip.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Chorale-Prelude on "Divinum Mysterium" — John Blackburn
Entrance Hymn: When Long Before Time (With One Voice 799)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: When Jesus Came to Jordan (With One Voice 647 )
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Gesu Bambino — Pietro Yon (Carolyn Sowinski, soprano)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light — Kathleen Thomerson (Kris Frampton, mezzo-soprano)
Communion Hymn: Baptized in Water (With One Voice 693)
Sending Hymn: We Know that Christ Is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 187)
Postlude: Voluntary X — George Frederick Handel
Presider: Pastor Walt Johnson
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Rick and Rachel Stults
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: Linda Zellmer
Friday Musicale Group meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Atwater Consort at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Atwater Consort will perform music from the Court of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, who was himself was a flutist, composer and patron of the arts. Composers featured in the concert are Graun, Ernst Wolf, C.P.E. Bach, Baron, Quantz and J.S. Bach. All proceeds will go to benefit disaster victims through Lutheran World Relief.
Sonata in G Major — Johann Gottlieb Graun
Sonata in d minor — Ernst Wilhelm Wolf
Sonata in D Major — Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Trio in G Major — Ernst Gottlieb Baron
Sonate in g minor QV 2:34 — Johann Joachim Quantz
Trio in c minor from The Musical Offering BWV 1079 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Monday January 9, 2006
Home School meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Room 7.
We will be taking down the Christmas decorations.
All are invited to help, anytime after 9:30 a.m.
We will have lunch and conversation at noon at church. Please bring your table service.
I-K Synod Social Ministry Meeting in the I-K Synod Chapel from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
I-K Synod Interim Ministry Meeting in the I-K Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Out of Deep Waters: 'Weathering the Storms' conference brings stories of pain and hope]
[ENS News: Listening: Anglican women prepare for U.N. gathering]
Tuesday January 10, 2006
Extension Homemakers meet at 1:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Altar Guild meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
I-K Synod Multicultural Committee Meeting in the I-K Synod Office Chapel from 10:00 to 12:00 noon
[ENS News: Haitian institute director killed in Port-au-Prince]
[ENS News: 'Start Up! Start Over!': Congregational development is focus for February gathering]
[NCC News: 'Wherever two or three are gathered in my name . . .' Week of Prayer for Christian Unity slated Jan. 18-25]
Paul Smith's Birthday
Wednesday January 11, 2006
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.
Christians in the Natural World meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:15 p.m. in Room 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: Memorial Service Planned Jan. 14 for ELCA Member Ronald Schulz]
[ENS News: Domestic disaster response plan bolstered by ERD]
[ENS News: Listening: World Mission Sunday set for February 26 with focus on Anglican/Episcopal women]
Jennifer Steinbach's Birthday
Thursday January 12, 2006
Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Historic Film about Lutherans, Civil Rights Named to National Film Registry]
[ENS News: Listening: Haitian church keeps hope alive amid violence, poverty]
[ENS News: 'Chane Gang': February 3 benefit will aid hurricane-hit dioceses]
[ENS News: General Convention will invite all to 'grow']
[ENS News: Executive Council proposed budget heads for General Convention]
Eid (Bayraminiz) Mubarak !
Eid-ul-Adha ('Celebration of Sacrifice'), also known as the Greater Eid, is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. It marks the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca). It takes place on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar.
Come celebrate Eid-ul-Adha with your Muslim brothers and sisters this Thursday. The Muslim Student Union and BMDG are inviting you to share some good food and good company. Let's make this a B-town Eid to remember! We encourage you to come wearing traditional, ethnic clothes. The night will include a short talk by Dr. Yamine Mermer, dinner, and nasheeds.
The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Neil-Marshall Center (best to use the Jordan Avenue entrance near the new, big red clock)
Phil May's Birthday
January 13 to 14, 2006
I-K Synod Council Meeting
Friday January 13, 2006
[ENS News: Listening: 'Communion in Mission' document tapped for study, litany]
[ENS News: MLK: Remembering his sermon at Washington National Cathedral]
[NCC News: Kennedy and church leaders advocate living wage]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Senate Confirmation Hearings on Samuel Alito]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Evangelicals and the Environment]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Martin Luther King Jr. as Pastor]
Mailyn Fidler's Birthday
George Fox, renewer of society, 1691 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday January 14, 2006
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Eivind Josef Berggrav, Bishop of Oslo, 1959 (Liturgical Color: White)
January 15, 2006
Second Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Martin Luther King Jr., renewer of society, martyr, 1968 (Liturgical Color: Red)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern BuxWV 223 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Entrance Hymn: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! (Lutheran Book of Worship 76)
Homily: "Of Tingling Ears and Falling Words" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Lutheran Book of Worship 503)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Christum wir sollen loben schon S. 611 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: As with Gladness Men of Old (Lutheran Book of Worship 82)
Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (With One Voice 731)
Sending Hymn: Hail to the Lord's Annointed (Lutheran Book of Worship 87)
Postlude: Precious Lord, Take My Hand — (arrangement Diane Bish)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Indrek Park
Lector: Gail Seegert
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Paul Reynolds
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearsal in rooms 16 and 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 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
Today's Adult Forum in Heritage Hall is a presentation on the mission and function of the Monroe County Department of Child Services. Presenters are Lindsey Smith and Sven Shumaker.
Confirmation Class in Room 3
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern BuxWV 223 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Baptismal Music: Children of the Heavenly Father — George Bowen
Entrance Hymn: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! (Lutheran Book of Worship 76)
Homily: "Of Tingling Ears and Falling Words" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Lutheran Book of Worship 503)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me — (arrangement Wendell Whalum) (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: As with Gladness Men of Old (Lutheran Book of Worship 82)
Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (With One Voice 731)
Sending Hymn: Hail to the Lord's Annointed (Lutheran Book of Worship 87)
Postlude: Precious Lord, Take My Hand — (arrangement Diane Bish)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: James Marken
Server: Allan Buhr
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeter: Deborah O'Brien
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Linda Zellmer and Renee Steele
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bread and Wine: Charles Sweet
Today, the Lutheran Church commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., renewer of society and martyr. Dr. King's favorite hymn was "Precious Lord, Take My Hand".
We welcome through Holy Baptism Charlize and Justin Pate, daughter and son of Wayne and Laura Pate. Charlize's sponsors are Jeff and Diane Byers. Justin's sponsors are Jeff and Margaret Jones.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by JayDene Laros and Nancy Melhorn.
Monday January 16, 2006
St. Thomas Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
I-K Synod Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Center for Sustainable Living meets at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Jim Doering's Birthday
Tuesday January 17, 2006
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: ELCA Transforming Program to Transform Urban Ministry ]
[ENS News: King's energy 'coursing through the nations,' Griswold affirms]
[ENS News: Listening: King's message spans Americas, Panama's bishop declares]
[ENS News: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity resources available]
[ENS News: Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes to meet February 22-25 in Alexandria, VA]
Sandy Arnold's Birthday
Sarah Julovich's Birthday
Wednesday January 18, 2006
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.
P-FLAG meets at 7:00 in Heritage Hall.
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 Leaders Analyze the Future of Religious Institutions]
[ENS News: Listening: Church of South India committed to long-term tsunami relief]
[WCC News: Not Yet There, But Praying Hard... Together]
The Confession of St. Peter (Liturgical Color: White)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Thursday January 19, 2006
Stories of the Spirit: King's Legacy of Respecting Spiritual Difference through Dialogue
A forum co-sponsored by the IU Bloomington Professional Council and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Committee from 8:00 to 10 a.m. in the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.
The panelists (Ritika Bhawal, Bill Breeden, Zaineb Istrabadi and moderator Douglas Bauder) and attendees will discuss life experiences that have led to claiming or changing beliefs or affirming spiritual values. Attendance is by pre-registration only. Please R.S.V.P. to Karen Grooms, kgrooms@indiana.edu, 855-5121, by noon Tuesday, January 17.
I-K Synod Deans' Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: Robert Oliver Elected President of ELCA's Augustana College ]
[ENS News: Listening, Learning & Epiphany]
[NCC News: 'We light candles every morning during worship.' Christian Peacemakers remember missing friends]
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Henry, Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday January 20, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishops to Present 2006 Hein-Fry Lecture Series]
[ENS News: Listening: Tanzanian seminary to benefit from Atlanta Bible drive]
[ENS News: Interfaith 'common cause' central as Presiding Bishop visits Los Angeles]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Papal Encyclical]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religions of New Mexico]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Military Chaplains Controversy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Taking on Torture]
Dean Arnold's Birthday
Saturday January 21, 2006
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
January 22, 2006
Third Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
Reconciling in Christ Sunday
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pavane — Robert Elmore
Entrance Hymn: Dearest Jesus, at Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 248)
Homily: "Malicious Joy" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Christ Who Came (printed in the bulletin )
Responses to the Word
Offertory: As We Gather At Your Table — K. Lee Scott (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk With You (Lutheran Book of Worship 492)
Communion Hymn: Jesus Calls; O'er the Tumult (Lutheran Book of Worship 494)
Sending Hymn: Lord You Give the Great Commission (With One Voice 756 )
Postlude: Voluntary II — George Frederick
Handel
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Betty Smith
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Steinbachs
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearsal in rooms 16 and 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 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
Confirmation Class in Room 3
Today's Adult Forum in Heritage Hall is a presentation on the Sister Parish organization, our relationship with the Chichipate community, ant what the future may hold for this relationship.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pavane — Robert Elmore
Entrance Hymn: Dearest Jesus, at Your Word (Lutheran Book of Worship 248)
Homily: "Malicious Joy" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Christ Who Came (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven — (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk With You (Lutheran Book of Worship 492)
Communion Hymn: Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult (Lutheran Book of Worship 494)
Sending Hymn: Lord You Give the Great Commission (With One Voice 756)
Postlude: Voluntary II — George Frederick Handel
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Debbie Rodriguez
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Mark Savage
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeters: Allan and Penny Buhr
Nursery: Mary Krupinski
Council Coordinator: Deb Moore
Altar Care: Linda Zellmer and Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Kent and Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch in provided by Jerry and Betty Smith.
Monday January 23, 2006
February Newsletter Deadline
Bloomington Community Band rehearses in Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Center for Sustainable Living meets at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ENS News: Listening: South African HIV/AIDS projects show 'hope amidst despair']
[ENS News: Good Friday offering destined for Jerusalem and the Middle East]
[NCC News: NCC Faith & Order Commission launches an on-line journal]
John Isaacson's Birthday
Aiden Elliot's Birthday
Tuesday January 24, 2006
Home Extension Group meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 17.
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 17.
Sacred Space Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Bloomington Chapter of American Guild of Organists rehearses at 7:00 in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Preaches in Historic Ecumenical Service]
[ELCA News: ELCA Prepares First Draft of Possible Social Statement on Education ]
[ENS News: Original artwork needed for General Convention 2006]
[ENS News: Listening: Liberia hosts ecumenical consultation on consolidating peace]
[LCMS News: NBC cancels 'Book of Daniel'; Commentary from Veith]
[LCMS News: Missions targets both growing, declining churches for 'Ablaze!']
[LWF News: Norwegian Free Church Ordains First Female Pastor]
Wednesday January 25, 2006
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.
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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Colleges Host 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai ]
[ENS News: Nominees named for election of 26th Presiding Bisho]
[ENS News: Nominees for 26th Presiding Bishop named (photos, ENS biographical information)]
[ENS News: Listening: Christian-Muslim Forum inaugurated with address from Archbishop of Canterbury]
[LCMS News: Schulz family holds memorial for Iraq hostage]
[LCMS News: Lutherans join March for Life]
[NCC News: NCC's Edgar is tonight's guest On CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight]
The Conversion of St. Paul (Liturgical Color: White)
Kevin Bauer's Birthday
Les Dorman's Birthday
Susan Krieg's Birthday
Thursday January 26, 2006
Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ACNS News: Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day 2006]
[ELCA News: Michael Neils Resigns as Bishop of ELCA Grand Canyon Synod ]
[ENS News: Lutheran Presiding Bishop Hanson delivers 2006 Huntington Lecture]
[ENS News: Celebrating Bonhoeffer]
[ENS News: Listening: Sudanese synod holds historic meeting in Juba]
[LCMS News: All 35 districts start round of '06 conventions]
[LCMS News: Sem development teams share strategies]
[LCMS News: Free e-newsletter offers mission tips]
[LCMS News: Seminaries plan open-house events]
[LCMS News: CPH offers VBS programs in English, Spanish, bilingual]
[LCMS News: Online auction to benefit Lutheran agencies]
[LCMS News: Canadians support hurricane relief with gift]
[LCMS News: CHI director: IC museum design 'beginning to jell']
[LCMS News: Board requests reconsideration by Nominating Committee]
[LCMS News: Synod groups get $2 million to spur charitable gifts]
[LCMS News: Reinhardt retires from Synod stewardship post]
[LCMS News: Indonesian church leaders: 'Door has opened']
[LCMS News: Lapacka departs Communications]
[NCC News: Panels of Canadian and U.S. councils of churches begin planning a 2007 biotechnologies conference]
[NCC News: Transcripts of Bob Edgar's appearance January 25 on CNN's Lou Dobbs and MSNBC's Rita Cosby]
Timothy, Titus and Silas (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday January 27, 2006
Bloomington Chapter of the American Guild of Organists dress rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ENS News: Listening: New lunar year brings focus on Asian ministries]
[NCC News: FaithfulAmerica offers a 'faithful' version of the 2006 State of the Union Address]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Venezuelan Oil Subsidies]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rehab Rabbi]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jewish Hair-Cutting Ceremony]
[WCC News: WCC Deeply Saddened By Death Of Former German President Johannes Rau]
Anna Isaacson's Birthday
Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday January 28, 2006
Brothers! Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Citizens for Effective Justice CET is sponsoring a highly significant community forum on Saturday January 28th between 2-5 at the auditorium of the Library. The primary issues are "What can be done to reduce recidivism in the County Jail" and "How can we improve the criminal justice system in our county?"
Morgan Moss, who has in operation a ground breaking program in 5 jails in Virginia will be the keynote speaker. A panel including a judge, jail commander, city and county council members, and CET representatives will be featured.
Church members interested in Christian Social Relations are especially invited.
CET is sponsoring the Crisis Intervention Team project, the Life Effective Training program in the jail, and the Transition Navigators project, a program involving 40 people who will each be spending 5 hours a week helping inmates prepare for and deal with the myriad of issues surrounding discharge and return to the community.
A reception following the meeting will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church between 5-7.
January 29, 2006
Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata in c minor, Op. 65, No. 2: Grave—Adagio — Felix Mendelssohn
Entrance Hymn: Your Hand, O Lord, In Days of Old (Lutheran Book of Worship 431)
Homily: "Be Silent and Come Out" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Organ Book: Prelude — Jean Langlais
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Lutheran Book of Worship 90)
Communion Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 439)
Sending Hymn: When In Our Music God Is Glorified (With One Voice 802 )
Postlude: Sonata in c minor, Op. 65, No. 2: Allegre maestoso e vivace; Fugue: Allegro moderato — Felix Mendelssohn
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Ruth Engs and Jeff Franz
Greeters: Mike and JayDene Laros
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearsal in rooms 16 and 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 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
Confirmation Class will attend Adult Forum today.
Adult Forum : The topic being discussed today in Heritage Hall is "Homeless Youth in Bloomington?" Presenter is Sheri Benham, who formed Stepping Stones, a non-profit, independent organization offering transitional housing for young people aged 16-20 years, when she saw there was a need.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata in c minor, Op. 65, No. 2: Grave—Adagio — Felix Mendelssohn
Entrance Hymn: Your Hand, O Lord, In Days of Old (Lutheran Book of Worship 431)
Homily: "Be Silent and Come Out" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: St. Paul: "How Lovely Are the Messengers" — Felix Mendelssohn
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Lutheran Book of Worship 90)
Communion Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 439)
Sending Hymn: When In Our Music God Is Glorified (With One Voice 802)
Postlude: Sonata in c minor Op. 65, No. 2: Allegro maestoso e vivace; Fugue: Allegro moderato — Felix Mendelssohn
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Ellen Mills
Lector: Doug Bauder
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Deb Owens
Greeters: Linda and Dominic Cuffia
Nursery: Penny and Jacob Buhr
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Charlene Braun
Flowers: Carol Nicholas
Bread and Wine: Dorothy Soudakoff
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Lutheran United Methodist Eucharist
The voting members of the Churchwide Assembly initiated "Interim Eucharistic Sharing" with the United Methodist Church. Lutherans and Methodists have been engaged in several rounds of dialog since the late 70's, including one on the international level. To celebrate this Interim Sharing, Bishops Coyner and Stuck invite you to a service of Holy Communion on Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. Bishop Coyner will preside and Bishop Stuck will preach.
French Choral Festival sung by the Bloomington Chapter of the American Guild of Organists at 5:00 p.m.
Messe pour deux choers et deux orgues, Op. 36 — Charles-Marie Widor
Avi Stein, conductor; Andrew Kotylo, organ
Two Motets — Charles-Marie Widor
Tantum ergo, Op. 18
Tu es petrus, Op. 23, No. 2
Sarah Read Gehrenbeck, conductor; Scott Elsholz, organ
Notre père — Maurice Duruflé
James Guyer, conductor
Litanies, JA 119 — Jehan Alain
Chris Schroeder, organ
Ave mundi gloria (1932) — Jean Langlais
David Sinden, conductor; Bradley Fitch, organ
Organ Book: Prelude (1956) — Jean Langlais
David Sinden, organ
O sacrum convivium! (1937) — Olivier Messiaen
Robert Gehrenbeck, conductor
Apparition de l'eglise eternelle (1932) — Olivier Messiaen
Benjamin Straley, organ
Quatre motets, Op. 9 — Marcel Dupré
I. O Salutaris hostia
II. Tantum ergo
IV. Laudate dominum
Woo-sug Kang, conductor; Eric Dombrowski, organ
Monday January 30, 2006
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Center for Sustainable Living meets at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ACNS News: Communiqué from the Anglican Lutheran International Commission]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Urges Defeat of 'Budget Reconciliation' Package]
[ENS News: Listening: Renewing theological education is pledge of meeting]
[ENS News: 'Ministry of transition' captures Church Deployment Office focus for future]
[ENS News: Mainline leaders urge Congress to reject budget cuts]
[LCMS News: LHM sponsors float in Tournament of Roses Parade]
Wayne Selk's Birthday
Tuesday January 31, 2006
[ELCA News: Kristi Bangert Named Executive Director, ELCA Communication Services]
[ENS News: Listening: New Indian Ocean Primate will uphold unity, theological education]
[ENS News: Anglican women's DVD promotes gender balance, equality in Communion and world]
[LWF News: LWF Welcomes Palestinian Election Results, Urges Commitment to Peace Efforts with Israel]
[LWF News: Palestinian Lutheran Bishop Says Election Process Demonstrates Desire for Change]
[NCC News: NCC Special Commission Calls for FEMA Independence
[NCC News: NCC President remembers Coretta Scott King as 'a beacon of light and defender of truth']
First of Muhuram
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