February 2006
Focus for MCUM food collection during the month of February is canned peas and instant potatoes. Also needed are travel size toiletries, especially shampoo.
Wednesday February 1, 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: Lutheran Men in Mission Ships Thousands of Bibles to Men's Ministries]
[ELCA News: Lutherans to Take Part in 'Souper Bowl of Caring']
[ENS News: Listening: Jerusalem's Christian leaders issue statement on Palestinian election]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's statement on the life and witness of Coretta Scott King]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Mequon, to host women's conference]
[NCC News: State of the Union Message and response lost sight of people's real needs, Edgar says]
Carl Bauer's Birthday
Casey Winningham's Birthday
Thursday February 2, 2006
Home Extension Group meets at 6:00 p.m.
Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Home Extension Group meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Nominations for positions to be voted for at the 2006 I-K Synod Assembly are due
Completed forms should be sent to Judy Rehmel, I-K Synod Vice-President.
[ENS News: Listening: Global Anglican Conference on Mission announced for 2007 in Cape Town]
[NCC News: 'Eradicating Global Poverty:' a new study guide from the NCC]
The Presentation of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday February 3, 2006
[ACNS News: Archbishop's speech at the opening of the International Bonhoeffer Congress, University of Wroclaw, Poland]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's Statement on the Life of Coretta Scott King]
[ENS News: Listening: In Poland, Archbishop of Canterbury's speeches honor Bonhoeffer]
[ENS News: Jenkins joins interfaith clergy effort to support New Orleans rebuilding]
[ENS News: Requiescant: Donis Dean Patterson, retired bishop of Dallas, dies at 75]
[ENS News: Roman Catholic theologian, American Muslim explore reconciliation at Trinity Institute]
[ENS News: 'We have a mission': Bishop Michael Curry of North Carolina begins Trinity Institute's annual conference]
[ENS News: Forgiveness is God's work done through us, Volf tells Trinity Institute]
[ENS News: Both arms of the cross can reconcile everyone, Prejean tells Trinity Institute]
[ENS News: Reconciliation is hard but necessary work, say Trinity Institute speakers]
[NCC News: Middle East Council of Churches says attacks on Iraq churches are 'evil']
[NCC News: Edgar expresses 'deep forebodings' about next round of U.S. budget cuts]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Scott Neeson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dietrich Bonhoeffer]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Bono Unplugged]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Vietnamese New Year]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Middle East Update]
Commemoration: Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Liturgical Color: White)
Dave Belbutoski's Birthday
Saturday February 4, 2006
Visual Arts Group meets at 9:00 a.m.
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Organ Professor John Schwandt will improvise an accompaniment to the classic 1928 film "The Cameraman" starring Buster Keaton at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
I-K Synod Global Mission Meeting in the I-K Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room
Debra Schmidt's Birthday
Shannon Smith's Birthday
February 5, 2006
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on "Wondrous Love" — Samuel Barber
Entrance Hymn: Great God, Your Love Has Called (With One Voice 666)
Homily: "Mirrors" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord (With One Voice 779)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: St. Paul: How Lovely Are the Messengers — Felix Mendelssohn
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: What Wondrous Love is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Communion Hymn: Breathe On Me, Breath of God (Lutheran Book of Worship 488)
Sending Hymn: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Lutheran Book of Worship 453)
Postlude: Variations on "Wondrous
Love" — Samuel Barber
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Haeun Cho
Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Kathleen Boggess
Nursery: Mary Sasse
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
Adult Forum: Culture of Conversation in the Sanctuary.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on "Wondrous Love" — Samuel Barber
Entrance Hymn: Great God, Your Love Has Called (With One Voice 666)
Homily: "Mirrors" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord (With One Voice 779)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Organ Book: Prelude — Jean Langlais
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: What Wondrous Love is This (Lutheran Book of Worship 385)
Communion Hymn: Breathe On Me, Breath of God (Lutheran Book of Worship 488)
Sending Hymn: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Lutheran Book of Worship 453)
Postlude: Variations on "Wondrous
Love" — Samuel Barber
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Rita Pavolka
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeter: Britta Grieshaber
Nursery: Sandy Arnold and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Kate Tannous
Bread and Wine: Kent and Barb Unger
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Suzanne Halvorson.
This event is led by a congregation's youth members who stand at sanctuary exits following worship services and collect $1 or more and/or one can from each member.
Our St. T Youth will be accepting your cans of soup and/or monetary donations to go to Hoosier Hills Food Bank and the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Allan and Penny Buhr to watch the Super Bowl game.
Property Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Women's Chorus rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
The Martyrs of Japan, 1597 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Scott Bauer's Birthday
Monday February 6, 2006
Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
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.
[ENS News: Listening: Honduras diocese welcomes United Thank Offering committee]
[ENS News: Message of hope in book by Gulf Coast students]
[ENS News: Beverly Hills parishioners team up for Gulf Coas]
[ENS News: Mississippi's Camp Coast Care relentless in relief and recovery]
[NCC News: Commonweal's 'Faith, Values and Action' urges support of NCC eco-justice efforts]
[NCC News: CBS 2005 Christmas Eve broadcast featuring Hoyt available on DVD from 4th Episcopal District, CME]
[NCC News: Sophie Scholl: the story of a Lutheran heroine comes to the U.S. in an acclaimed new film]
Marian Baughman's Birthday
Tuesday February 7, 2006
[ENS News: Jonathan Myrick Daniels Memorial Fellowship seeks applicants]
[LCMS News: Ten 'college fairs' planned]
[LCMS News: Seminary offers symposia papers online]
Wednesday February 8, 2006
Retired Group will meet at 11:00 a.m. in Community Hall for a potluck meal, and a trip down Memory Lane. We would like for you to bring an entreé, salad, or dessert that you enjoyed as a child.
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.
Spiritual Journaling Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Strengthens Variety of Leadership Commitments ]
[ENS News: Listening: Missionary program is integral for bridge-building, candidates learn]
Brianna Raatz' Birthday
Renee Steele's Birthday
Thursday February 9, 2006
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
I-K Synod Compensation Guidelines Committee Meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ACNS News: Archbishop Williams — respect and civility vital to a healthy society]
[ACNS News: Anglican women's DVD promotes gender balance, equality in Communion and world]
[ACNS News: Archbishop's contribution to the debate on the House of Bishops' Women Bishops Group]
[ENS News: Of abundance and wellness: Pension Fund strides traced in new book]
[ENS News: Listening: Jerusalem bishop brings message following Palestinian elections]
Sara Johnson's Birthday
Friday February 10, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force on Human Sexuality Begins Anew ]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, LWF President Urges Resolution of Hospital Tax Case ]
[ELCA News: ELCA Grand Canyon Synod Appoints Alton Zenker Interim Bishop]
[ENS News: Transcript: Jerusalem bishop brings message following Palestinian elections]
[LWF News: Brazilian Lutherans Enthusiastic about World Council of Churches Assembly]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Reaction in Muslim World to Muhammad Cartoons]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Katrina Faith-Based Funding Controversy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kansas 'Kiss and Tell' Law]
Saturday February 11, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
I-K Synod Synod Outreach Team Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the I-K Synod Chapel
Darrell Boggess' Birthday
Debbie Rodriguez' Birthday
February 12, 2006
Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning (Lutheran Book of Worship 84)
Homily: Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 360)
Responses to the Word
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 309)
Communion Hymn: Only-Begotten, Word of God Eternal (Lutheran Book of Worship 375)
Sending Hymn: At the Name of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 179)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Missy Eichmiller
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
Adult Forum — Communion Ware, Palestine and Reconciliation, presented by Greg Burris and Kate Tannous.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning (Lutheran Book of Worship 84)
Homily: Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come (Lutheran Book of Worship 360)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: There is a Balm in Gilead — (arrangement Melva Costen) (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lord Jesus, Think on Me (Lutheran Book of Worship 309)
Communion Hymn: Only-Begotten, Word of God Eternal (Lutheran Book of Worship 375)
Sending Hymn: At the Name of Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 179)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Andrew Klein
Lector: Sharon Fawbush
Acolyte: Meg Garl
Server: Debbie Rodriguez
Ushers: Phil May and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Nursery: Jane Warner and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Susan Lehr
Flowers: Jean Brown and Karen Cline
Bread and Wine: Lori Rowold
We welcome Ilsa Ackerberg at the organ filling in for David Sinden at the 11:00 service.
We thank the 5th and 6th graders serving today: Haley Garl, Alex Nixon, Kaleb Rich and Hannah Fidler.
The spiritual at the offertory is an arrangement by Melva Costen. Costen, an authority on African American worship traditions, has written several books, including In Spirit and in Truth: The Music of African American Worship.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Lissa May.
Junior Music Club meets at 1:00 p.m.
Congregational Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Women's Chorus rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Triodion - Orthodox Christian
Monday February 13, 2006
Center for Sustainable Living meets at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Home Schooling Group meets from 9:00 a.m. noon in Room 7.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ELCA News: Paul Pribbenow Named President of ELCA's Augsburg College]
[ENS News: Mar Thoma celebration embraces Episcopal participation]
[ENS News: Listening: Australia's provincial secretary upholds unity, diversity as hallmarks of Anglicanism]
[NCC News: NCC praises 'disciplined restraint' over cartoons and calls for a 'dialogue of civilizations']
[NCC News: NCC General Secretary says Habitat puts Christian message into action]
Tuesday February 14, 2006
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Rev. Mark Radloff, the Director of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of the IK Synod, will be at LCM's Rose House from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. to interview students interested in working at one of the synod's Bible camps: Lutheran Hills (30 min from Bloomington), Lutherwald, and Lake Luther. Jobs include camp counselor, programming staff, and kitchen crew.
If you want to meet with Mark at Rose House (314 S. Rose Ave), he prefers that you have an appointment. Just contact him via email to arrange for an appointment: markradloff@juno.com
[ENS News: Ecumenical Advocacy Days 'Challenging Disparity' March 10-13]
[ENS News: Tutu appeals to Haitian protestors to stay calm following election]
[ENS News: Listening: Celebration and transformation on World's Churches' agenda]
[LWF News: Slight Increase Pushes LWF Global Membership to 66.2 Million]
Cyril, monk, 869; Methodius, bishop, 885; missionaries to the Slavs (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday February 15, 2006
2005 Annual Congregational Reports Due to I-K Synod Office
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.
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: Listening: New Zealand bishop chosen as Lambeth Conference chaplain]
[LCMS News: North Dakota re-elects Harvala]
[LCMS News: Missouri District elects Mirly president]
[LCMS News: Leland Stevens, former periodicals editor, dies]
[LCMS News: LEA honors outstanding educators for 2006]
[LCMS News: Commentary: Where Are the Children?]
[LCMS News: Mission society seeks cyclists for fund-raiser]
[LCMS News: Registration opens for Black Ministry Convocation]
[LCMS News: Seminary to offer convocations on new hymnal]
[LCMS News: Seminary to sponsor 'Day of Homiletical Reflection']
[LCMS News: CPH's spring catalog features new books]
[LCMS News: Lutherans For Life issues pro-life Bible]
Gloria Squires' Birthday
Thursday February 16, 2006
Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Listening: Archbishop of Canterbury sends greeting to WCC Assembly]
[ENS News: Manhattan priest is 'ordained to the world, not just to the deaf' ]
[NCC News: A Living Legend in Civil Rights inspires a toe-tapping musical]
[NCC News: NCC supports call to close Guantanamo camp, renews request to Rice for permission to visit]
Philip Melanchthon's Birthday (1497)
Friday February 17, 2006
Stepping Stones Board meets from noon to 4:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ENS News: Episcopal Migration Ministries decries pending crisis for United States refugee program]
[ENS News: Urban Caucus set for February 22-25 in Seattle area]
[ENS News: Listening: Anglicans have strong presence at WCC Brazil]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Illicit Antiquities]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anne Lamott]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mass for Lovers]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mark Podwal: A Vision Vaster than Words]
Ronna Papesh's Birthday
Saturday February 18, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
I-K Synod Leadership Event from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Carmel, IN
A gathering of committees, leaders, synod staff, synod council members to share, discuss, review and evaluate committee structures, processes, expectations, and administration.
Martin Luther, renewer of the church, 1546 (Liturgical Color: White)
February 19, 2006
Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Three Pieces for Organ: Invokation — George Walker
Entrance Hymn: O One with God the Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 77)
Homily: "Is This Easy or What?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker! (Lutheran Book of Worship 519)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Jubilate Deo — Benjamin Britten (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: We Come to You for Healing, Lord (reprinted from New Hymns and Songs 197)
Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Lutheran Book of Worship 345)
Sending Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Lutheran Book of Worship 499)
Postlude: Nun lob mein Seel den Herren, BuxWV
212 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Wayne and Lois Selk
Nursery: Nona Johnson
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
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
Adult Forum on "Baptism: the meaning of water", led by Sue Berg and Kris Stewart, is the first of a four part series presented by the Early Childhood Group.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Three Pieces for Organ: Invokation — George Walker
Entrance Hymn: O One with God the Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 77)
Homily: "Is This Easy or What?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker (Lutheran Book of Worship 519)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Down By the River to Pray — (traditional) (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: We Come to You for Healing, Lord (reprinted from New Hymns and Songs 197)
Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Lutheran Book of Worship 345)
Sending Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Lutheran Book of Worship 499)
Postlude: Nun lob mein Seel den Herren, BuxWV
212 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Sydney Arnold
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Bob Burt
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Sandy Arnold and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Karen Blaisdell
Flowers: John and Renee Steele
Bread and Wine: Jim and Suzanne Halvorson
George Walker, the composer of the prelude, won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1996. He was the first African American to win in the 80-year history of the award. The postlude is an extended chorale-fantasy based on the Hymn of the Day.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Deb Moore.
Monday February 20, 2006
Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
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.
March Newsletter Deadline
[ELCA News: ELCA to Study 'First Call' Congregations with Lilly Endowment Grant]
[ELCA News: James Morrison, Executive Director of Oaks Indian Mission, Dies]
[LWF News: Former LWF President Krause Receives Ecumenical Award]
Rasmus Jensen, the first Lutheran pastor in North America, 1620 (Liturgical Color: White)
Bob Ellis' Birthday
Tuesday February 21, 2006
Living the Questions meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: College-Age Lutherans Head to U.S. Gulf Coast for Spring Break]
[ENS News: Willis R. Henton, first bishop of Western Louisiana, dies]
[ENS News: 'The Sacred Art of Chant': Ana Hernández set to lead March 18 workshop at Episcopal Divinity School]
[ENS News: Listening: Reflections from the WCC Assembly]
[NCC News: "God Is One" Project]
Otto Spehr's Birthday
Wednesday February 22, 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 and the Book/Media Spiritual Growth Group meet at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7.
The Book/Media and Christians in the Natural World Spiritual Growth Groups are currently meeting jointly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 . Come discuss the "The Forest Lover" by Susan Vreeland. This book examines good stewardship of the environment and human rights, as particularly focussed on native populations.
Spiritual Journaling Spiritual Growth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
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: Listening: Post-war Sudan, refugees are focus of American Friends' gathering]
[ENS News: Black colleges help to celebrate cultural identity, Griswold tells gathering]
[ENS News: 'Shall We Gather at the River?' recognizes traditionally black Episcopal colleges]
[LWF News: LWF 2006 Council Meeting Deferred to March 2007: LWF to Commemorate 60 Years]
Monet Deibert's Birthday
Thursday February 23, 2006
Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ENS News: Listening: Anglican Doctrinal Commission initiates Communion-wide consultation]
[LCMS News: World Mission offers group mission trips]
[LCMS News: LCMS astronaut plans to worship from space]
[LCMS News: Missionary service: Is it safe?]
[LCMS News: Thrivent, Habitat join for home-building effort]
[LCMS News: Get free resources for 'Concordia Sunday']
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem offers retreats for youth, adults]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary plans alumni reunion]
[LWF News: LWF Welcomes WCC Invitation to Plan Common Assembly]
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, 156 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, missionary to India, 1719 (Liturgical Color: White)
Kay Eagleman's Birthday
Friday February 24, 2006
[ELCA News: Stewart Herman, Jr., Former Seminary President, LWF Leader, Dies]
[ENS News: Listening: Reflections from the WCC Assembly, Part Two]
[ENS News: Anglican women arrive in New York for U.N. gathering]
[LCMS News: Commentary: Where are the children?]
[LCMS News: Schubert accepts call as DCS executive director]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: American Muslim Issues]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Border Ethics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jewish Cantor Performance]
St. Matthias, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Bette Calkins' Birthday
February 24 to 25, 2006
Youth toboggan trip
Saturday February 25, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Fedde, deaconess, 1921 (Liturgical Color: White)
February 26, 2006
The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Morning Prayer — Ryan Burruss
Entrance Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 158)
Homily: "What Becomes of the Light?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair (Lutheran Book of Worship 80)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Morning Prayer — Ryan Burruss
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus on the Mountain Peak (With One Voice 653)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia, Song of Gladness (With One Voice 654)
Sending Hymn: How Good, Lord, to Be Here (Lutheran Book of Worship 89)
Postlude: Morning Prayer — Ryan Burruss
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Susan Colston
Acolyte: Haeun Cho
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Shirley Mingee
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
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
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Morning Prayer — Ryan Burruss
Entrance Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 158)
Homily: "What Becomes of the Light?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair (Lutheran Book of Worship 80)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Alleluia — Randall Thompson (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus on the Mountain Peak (With One Voice 653)
Communion Hymn: Alleluia, Song of Gladness (With One Voice 654)
Sending Hymn: How Good, Lord, to be Here! (Lutheran Book of Worship 89)
Postlude: Morning Prayer — Ryan Burruss
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Britta Osborne
Acolyte: Sydney Arnold
Server: Bob Burt
Ushers: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Nursery: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Marilyn Kelly
Flowers: Rick and Susan Goldsworthy
Bread and Wine: Les and Gladys Dorman
Morning Prayer is the result of a collaboration between composer Ryan Burruss and organist David Sinden. The piece, which draws on music from LBW Setting One, can be performed with a live DJ. The DJ part, performed by Mr. Burruss, contains spoken texts and rubrics from the liturgy, the Te Deum, and a sample of our organ's Zimbelstern (rotating bells). This morning marks the liturgical premiere of the work.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Maren Foley.
Mission Endowment Fund meets in Room 13, following the 11:00 a.m. service.
Women's Chorus rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Meat Fare - Orthodox Christian
Jacob Buhr's Birthday
Monday February 27, 2006
Visitation Group meets at 10:30 a.m.
Friday Musicale meets at 1:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 7.
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.
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Leo Fay's Birthday
Tuesday February 28, 2006
Girl Scout Board meets at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
Home Extension Group meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Martin Marty speaks at Woodburn Hall
Emeritus Professor Martin E. Marty, University of Chicago, will speak at 7:00 p.m. in Woodburn Hall 120 on the topic "The Hard Line and All the Other Lines in Religion: Globally and Domestically". The Branigin Lecture, sponsored by the IU Institute for Advanced Study, will be followed by a reception in Woodburn Hall 208.
Marty, a former Lutheran pastor, taught at the University of Chicago for 35 years and is the author of over 50 books.
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Last update: Tuesday 28 February 2006 17:50
