Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry
Focus for MCUM food collection during the month of March is Canned Tomatoes, Tomato and Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Soup, Canned Milk and Powdered Milk.
Wednesday March 1, 2006
Ash Wednesday (Liturgical Color: Black)
The Exhortation
The Confession
The Imposition of Ashes
Homily: "Experiencing Time's Fullness" — Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Out of the Depths I Cry to You (Lutheran Book of Worship 295)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (Lutheran Book of Worship 513)
Communion Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 474)
Sending Hymn: Abide with Us, Our Savior (Lutheran Book of Worship 263)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Jane Warner
Server: Bob Burt
Usher: Kaye Hill
Greeters: Lester and Gladys Dorman
IU Women's Chorus rehearses from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Choir rehearses at 6:30 p.m.
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.
The Exhortation
The Confession
The Imposition of Ashes
Homily: "Experiencing Time's Fullness" — Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Out of the Depths I Cry to You (Lutheran Book of Worship 295)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (Lutheran Book of Worship 513)
Communion Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Lutheran Book of Worship 474)
Sending Hymn: Abide with Us, Our Savior (Lutheran Book of Worship 263)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Meg Garl
Server: Sharon Fawbush
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Altar Care: Mary Sasse
Bread and Wine: Kaye Hill
George Herbert, an Anglican priest who died in 1633, is commemorated today. He is the author of "Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life".
[ENS News: Executive Council will wrap up triennium's work, look ahead to Columbus]
[ENS News: Listening: Education, health care central to a just society, Anglican women agree]
[ENS News: Havana: Ash Wednesday sermon concludes Presiding Bishop's visit]
[NCC News: NCC chief says there is 'no greater imperative' than ending the genocide in Darfur]
George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 2, 2006
[ENS News: Listening: Sudan's Upper Nile welcomes thousands for 100th anniversary of Bor diocese]
[ENS News: India-Pakistan relations aided by priest's work in Kashmir]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's Sermon at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - Santisima Trinidad]
[NCC News: Religious leaders call for 'comprehensive reform' as Congress debates immigration laws]
John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday March 3, 2006
World Day of Prayer — 2006 Theme: "The Signs of the Times"
For information and to order materials, contact Liz Calvin at (212) 870-2466 or wdpusa@churchwomen.org www.worlddayofprayer.net
David Sinden's Masters Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Praeludium in f-sharp minor, BuxWV 147 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Partita diverse sopra il Chorale "O Gott, du frommer Gott"BWV 767 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata for Organ (1933) — Herbert Howells
[ELCA News: ELCA's Mosaic Television is 'Introducing Jesus of Nazareth']
[ENS News: Two-state solution for Holy Land is peace advocates' goal]
[ENS News: Listening: Renk Cathedral consecration attended by Chicago Episcopalians]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Euro Islam]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Donnie McClurkin]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: And the Oscar Goes To ...]
Saturday March 4, 2006
Artist Group meets at 9:00 a.m.
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Indiana University Women's Chorus rehearses at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Election Group meets at 3:00 p.m. in Room 17.
Euchre at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
March 5, 2006
First Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: The Litany (Lutheran Book of Worship p. 168 )
Homily: "The Darkness of Our Planet" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord of Our Life (Lutheran Book of Worship 366)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Geistliches Lied, Op. 30 — Johannes Brahms (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 226)
Sending Hymn: Oh, Love, How Deep (Lutheran Book of Worship 88)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Paul Reynolds
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Kris Frampton
Ushers: Ruth Engs and Jeff Franz
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
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
Culture of Conversation in the Sanctuary.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: The Litany (Lutheran Book of Worship p. 168)
Homily: "The Darkness of Our Planet" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord of Our Life (Lutheran Book of Worship 366)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Dalby's Fancy — Herbert Howells
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 226)
Sending Hymn: Oh, Love, How Deep (Lutheran Book of Worship 88)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Chris Ogan
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeter: Lori Rowold
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dan Seegert
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Dorothy Soudakoff
Bread and Wine: Bob and Jane Warner
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen. Today's lunch is provided by Mary Sasse.
Sister Parish meets at 12:15 p.m. in Room 7.
Junior Music Club meets at 1:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
University Women's Chorus rehearsal at 3:00 p.m.; concert at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
University Women's Chorus rehearses at 7:30 p.m.
Four Chaplains Sunday - Christian/Jewish Interfaith
Monday March 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Blue Ribbon Committee on Mission Funding Appointed, Starts Work]
[ENS News: Apology opens remarks from Anglican Consultative Council chairman]
[ENS News: Lenten devotional resources offered]
[ENS News: Unique partnership to rebuild transformed Episcopal Church on Gulf Coast]
[ENS News: Conversation with Anglican Delegates to the UNCSW]
[ENS News: Margaret Rose's address at UNCSW forum]
[ENS News: Phoebe Griswold's address at UNCSW forum]
[ENS News: Listening: Anglican women share hopes and concerns at U.N. forum]
Lent Begins - Orthodox Christian
Tuesday March 7, 2006
Lutheran Campus Ministry Election Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Living the Questions meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Seung Min Oh's Masters Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV 552 — Johann Sebastian Bach
March upon a theme of Handel, Op. 15, no. 2 — Alexandre Guilmant
Suite pour orgue, Op. 5 — Maurice Duruflé
Prelude
Sicilienne
Toccata
[ENS News: Historians, archivists to meet in Mobile]
[ENS News: Listening: Nigerian building project moves forward with help from Ohio diocese]
Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thomas Aquinas, teacher, 1274 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 8, 2006
Simple Meal at 11:15 a.m., preceding worship.
Meditation: "This is the Day that the Lord has Made" — Deborah O'Brien
Simple Meal at 6:30 p.m., preceding worship.
Christians in the Natural World and Book/Media Group meet at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7.
Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
Organ meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Andrew Kotylo
Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, S. 641 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. posth. 122 — Johannes Brahms
Herzlich tut mich erfreuen
O Welt, ich muß dich lassen
O wie selig
Fugue in a-flat minor, WoO 8 — Johannes Brahms
Rhapsody in D-flat, Op. 17, No. 1 — Herbert Howells
Postlude in d minor, Op. 105, No. 6 — Charles Villiers Stanford
Meditation: "This is the Day that the Lord has Made" — Deborah O'Brien
[ENS News: Listening: Sudanese delegate brings message of determination to UN Commission gathering ]
[ENS News: Church launches nationwide congregational life survey]
[LWF News: Foreign Debt Payment Condones Impunity, Says Argentine Lutheran Pastor]
[LWF News: Lutheran Church Backs Costarican Indigenous Population]
[NCC News: Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Church leaders seek solidarity as they tackle the tough issues facing the nation]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches general secretary says closing of Abu Ghraib is a chance to renounce torture]
Thursday March 9, 2006
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Beth Lewis Reappointed President and CEO of ELCA Publisher ]
[ENS News: Listening: Phoebe Griswold addresses Anglican women at UNCSW forum]
[ENS News: Special committee on Church and Communion named]
[ENS News: Nigerian priest joins California seminary community]
[ENS News: Executive Council opposes 'unjust' immigration laws]
March 10 to 13, 2006
Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice in Washington, DC
Challenging disparity: The Promise of God - The Power of Solidarity
March 10 to 11, 2006
I-K Synod Council Meeting
Friday March 10, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Reviews Churchwide, Global Joys, Concerns]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Continue Emphasis on Addressing Poverty ]
[ENS News: Reports to Council reflect a church on mission]
[ENS News: Anti-Racism Committee statement strikes chord]
[ENS News: Listening: Archbishop of Canterbury sets out thinking on Lambeth Conference 2008]
[ENS News: Requiescat: Bishop Vincent King Pettit]
[ENS News: Inmate priest due for Sunday release]
[LCMS News: Seminary's Siemon-Netto: get involved, serve others]
[LWF News: Commission Proposes Ending Norway's State-Church System]
[LWF News: Historical Agreement Between Middle East Lutheran and Reformed Churches]
[LWF News: Former Director of LWF Refugee Services Stewart Herman Dies]
[LWF News: Zambian John Nduna to Head ACT International Coordinating Office]
[LWF News: Lutheran Information Network Sub-Regional Coordinator Pierre Djaboule Dies]
[LWF News: Kristi Bangert Is Executive Director, ELCA Communication Services]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Billy and Franklin Graham in New Orleans]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Right to Live]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Buddhist Tiger Temple]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Purim In Jerusalem]
Saturday March 11, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
March 12, 2006
Second Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "O Gott, du frommer Gott, S. 767 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise, stanzas 1-4 (Lutheran Book of Worship 544)
Homily: "The Darkness of Our Fear" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart (Lutheran Book of Worship 325)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross, S. 622 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise, stanzas 5-11 (Lutheran Book of Worship 544)
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 496)
Sending Hymn: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 487)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Linda Zellmer
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: David Ellies
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
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: Baptism
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "O Gott, du frommer Gott, S. 767 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise, stanzas 1-4 (Lutheran Book of Worship 544)
Homily: "The Darkness of Our Fear" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart (Lutheran Book of Worship 325)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Lift Thine Eyes — Felix Mendelssohn
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise, stanzas 5-11 (Lutheran Book of Worship 544)
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 496)
Sending Hymn: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus (Lutheran Book of Worship 487)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Deb Moore
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Sam and Missy Eichmiller
Greeter: Marilyn Kelly
Nursery: Rick and Rachel Stults
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Susan Lehr
Bread and Wine: Tim and Deb Moore
Our thanks to 3rd and 4th grade Sunday Church School students Elise Rodriguez and Hanna Cho assisting the ushers this morning.
Student lunches will resume on March 26.
Congregational Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Women's Chorus meets at 7:30 p.m.
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 13, 2006
Home School Group meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 7.
Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses in Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Lexington bishop is nominated by petition for Presiding Bishop post]
[ENS News: Immigration reform involves more than immigrants]
[ENS News: Video Stream: Anglican women share perspectives at UN forum]
Tuesday March 14, 2006
Lutheran Campus Ministry Board meets at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ENS News: Frederick Buechner and panelist set to discuss his writings April 5]
[ENS News: Healing sought in U.S.-Cuban strife]
[NCC News: Advocacy Days mourners gather at the Capitol to lament deaths of Americans, Iraqis and others]
Wednesday March 15, 2006
Simple Meal at 11:15 a.m., preceding worship.
Meditation: "Receiving this Day" Dorothy Soudakoff
Simple Meal at 6:30 p.m., preceding worship.
Ministry Coordination Team meets at 7:15 p.m. in Room 7.
Organ meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Hyun-Ja Choi
Two "Leipzig Chorales" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Schmücke dich, o leibe Seele, S. 654
O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, S. 656
Sonata in d minor, Op. 65, No. 6 — Felix Mendelssohn
Choral-Variationen ("Vater unser im Himmelreich")
Fuga: Sonstenuto e legato
Finale: Andante
Meditation: "Receiving this Day" Dorothy Soudakoff
[ELCA News: ELCA New Orleans Congregations Recovering, Pastors' Well-Being a Concern]
[ELCA News: More Than 200 ELCA Members Participate in Ecumenical Advocacy Days]
[ELCA News: ELCA Treasurer Tells Bishops 2005 Financial Year Positive]
[ENS News: Episcopalians urged to support balanced immigration bills]
[ENS News: Interview: Presiding Bishop supports listening process, writes to primates]
Thursday March 16, 2006
Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.
I-K Synod Academy for Mission Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Synod Chapel
[ELCA News: ELCA's St. Olaf College Names David R. Anderson President]
[LWF News: Former LWF Vice-President Prasanna Kumari Dies]
[NCC News: NCC Special Commission is 'deeply troubled' by FEMA decision to end hurricane housing]
Friday March 17, 2006
[ELCA News: Former Executive Director, Women of the ELCA, Charlotte Fiechter Dies]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop 'deeply grieved' as third anniversary of Iraq invasion approaches]
[ENS News: Listening: In Sri Lanka, Colombo diocese leads way in tsunami recovery, opens its doors to all]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Refusal to Treat]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: India's Zoroastrians]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Roadside Crosses]
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday March 18, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
I-K Synod Nominating Committee meeting
March 19, 2006
Third Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Psalm 19 — Benedetto Marcello
Entrance Hymn: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (With One Voice 747)
Homily: "Where Is the One Who Is Wise?" — Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: All My Hope on God Is Founded (Lutheran Book of Worship 782)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Ricercare — György Ligeti
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (With One Voice 711)
Sending Hymn: The Spirit Sends Us Forth To Serve (With One Voice 723)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Tom Sowinski
Server: Lyman Hitchcock
Ushers: Jim and Marty Doering
Greeters: Wayne and Lois Selk
Nursery: Mary Sasse
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
Adult Forum: "Understanding Liturgical Worship", led by Debbie Rodriguez in Heritage Hall
Confirmation Class in Room 3
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Psalm 19 — Benedetto Marcello
Entrance Hymn: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (With One Voice 747)
Homily: "Where Is the One Who Is Wise?" — Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: All My Hope on God Is Founded (With One Voice 782)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: When Jesus Wept — William Billings (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (With One Voice 776)
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (With One Voice 711)
Sending Hymn: The Spirit Sends Us Forth To Serve (With One Voice 723)
Services in Lent will conclude with the dismissal. Please be mindful
of those who wish to keep silence.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Chris Ogan
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Mark and Sue Head
Greeter: Marian Baughman
Nursery: Vicky and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Allan Mayfield
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Dorothy Soudakoff
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Youth Group meets at Rose House from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. for movie night.
Women's Chorus rehearses at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ENS News: Two more bishops nominated for Presiding Bishop]
Commemoration: Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 20, 2006
Leo Fay Memorial Service at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Reception following at 10:30 in Community Hall.
Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 6:30 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses in Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: U.S. Armed Forces hear devotionals 'on demand']
[ENS News: Listening: Making a difference in Anglican theological education]
Tuesday March 21, 2006
Living the Questions meets at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Delegation Visits Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch In Istanbul]
[ENS News: Prayers, statement mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination]
[ENS News: New television ad debuts for Spring viewing]
[ENS News: Listening: Anglican women share perspectives on theological education]
[LCMS News: Southern Illinois delegates re-elect Mueller]
[LCMS News: Event to focus on helping abuse victims]
[LCMS News: Concordia Seminary hosts photo exhibition]
[LCMS News: Columnist Cal Thomas to speak at St. Louis seminary]
[LCMS News: Maier to take part in 'Da Vinci Code' seminar]
[NCC News: Faith Leaders Call for Renewed Ethic of Stewardship for Oil and Gas Drilling]
Wednesday March 22, 2006
Simple Meal at 11:15 a.m., preceding worship.
Meditation: "Sabbath, Creation and the Future" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Simple Meal at 6:30 p.m., preceding worship.
Christians in the Natural World meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 7.
Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
Organ meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Seung Min Oh
Two Chorale Preludes — Johannes Brahms
Herzlich, mit tut verlangen
O Welt, ich muss dich lassen
From Five Short Pieces (1929) — Percy Whitlock
Folk Tune
From Suite pour orgue, Op. 5 — Maurice Duruflé
Prelude
Sicilienne
Meditation: "Sabbath, Creation and the Future" — Pastor Lyle McKee
[ACNS News: Church property destroyed as Cyclone Larry lashes Queensland]
[ELCA News: Former News Director, Lutheran Church in America, R. Marshall Stross Dies]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Students Discover 'What A Relief!' it is to Help Others]
[ENS News: Listening: Pioneering Maori woman theologian Te Paa shares challenges, concerns]
[ENS News: The Sin of Racism: A Call to Covenant]
[ENS News: Connecticut Latino leader appointed Bishop of Central Ecuador]
[ENS News: Care for undocumented immigrants affirmed]
[ENS News: A Word to the Church]
[LCMS News: Laborers For Christ seeks 100 new workers]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches Earth Day Resource Focuses on Rebuilding Gulf Coast Region]
Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 23, 2006
Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Delegation Greets Pope, Presents Icon At March 22 Audience]
[ENS Listening: Theological education builds commonality, strengthens Anglican unity]
[ENS Newsmakers: James B. Lemler, Ray Yorke, Patrice L. Rosner, Anna Hathaway]
[LCMS News: U.S. Missions center offers 'planter training']
Friday March 24, 2006
[ELCA News: Lutherans Respond to the Risk of Famine in East Africa]
[ENS News: Trinity Church-St. Paul's Chapel announces $400,000 in grants]
[ENS News: Family planning, anti-discrimination at core of Church's policy agenda for women]
[ENS News: HIV-positive priest in Africa looks to AIDS-free world by 2025]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Iraq: Just War Revisited]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Altruism]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Between Science and Religion]
Saturday March 25, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
Vespers for Peace rehearsal at 10:00 a.m.
I-K Synod Global Mission Meeting in the Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room
The Annunciation of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
March 26, 2006
Fourth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Sister Parish Sunday
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: IU Marimba Ensemble
Entrance Hymn: Alabaré (With One Voice 791)
Homilies: Alicia Taylor-Byers
Indrek Park (read by Pastor Lyle McKee)
Elizabeth Oates
Ryan Taylor-Byers
Charlene Braun
Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: IU Marimba Ensemble
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Now We Offer (With One Voice 761)
Communion Hymn: Grains of Wheat (With One Voice 708)
Sending Hymn: You Are the Seed (With One Voice 753)
IU Marimba Ensemble
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Hannah Wood
Server: Sue Berg
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeters: Jerry and Betty Smith
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
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: Sacred Space Design presentation by the Sacred Space Design Task Force. Your ideas and input are welcome!
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: IU Marimba Ensemble
Entrance Hymn: Alabaré (With One Voice 791)
Homilies: Alicia Taylor-Byers
Indrek Park (read by Pastor Lyle McKee)
Elizabeth Oates
Ryan Taylor-Byers
Charlene Braun
Hymn of the Day: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (With One Voice 784)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: God So Loved the World — John Stainer
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Now We Offer (With One Voice 761)
Communion Hymn: Grains of Wheat (With One Voice 708)
Sending Hymn: You Are the Seed (With One Voice 753)
IU Marimba Ensemble
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Kaye Hill
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults
Nursery: Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dave Belbutoski
Altar Care: Joan Burt and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Sheasby Matiure and the Indiana University Marimba Ensemble is a six-piece marimba performance group consisting of students in the Ethnomusicology Institute of IU. The band's performances consist of marimba music culled from the traditional repertoire and contemporary compositions of Zimbabwe featuring the instructor and leader of the marimba band, Sheasby Matiure. Mr. Matiure, a citizen of Zimbabwe, has received graduate degrees in music in both Zimbabwe and the United States and has performed across Europe, the United States, and Africa both as solo artist and as Artistic Director of the Zimbabwe National Dance Company. Members of the ensemble include: Sheasby Matiure, Clara Henderson, Mark Miyake, Austin Okigbo, Angela Scharfenberge, Mary Sindoni, Delia Alexander, Jose Gomez-Davidson and Paul Schauert.
First Communion Class following the later service. If you have a child interested in First Communion but have not received a letter from the church office, please contact Pastor McKee.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Lunch following the 11:00 service — all students welcome! Please gather near the kitchen.
Vespers for Peace at 5:00 p.m.
Women's Chorus meets at 7:00 p.m.
Monday March 27, 2006
Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses in Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Sister Parish meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
[ELCA News: Foundation of the ELCA Grant Funds to Children, Elderly Ministries ]
[ENS News: Earth Day Sunday resources available]
[ENS News: Griswold urges 'just and humane' immigration reform]
[LCMS News: Missouri Lutherans help mid-March tornado victims]
[LWF News: Racial Discrimination: LWF-Supported Group Presents Guatemala's 'Shadow Report' to UN Committee]
[LWF News: NGO Representatives Urge Salvadoran Government to Guarantee Equal Rights for All]
[NCC News: NCC releases a faith perspective on teaching evolution in public school ]
Tuesday March 28, 2006
Home Extension Group meets at 1:00 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ELCA News: ELCA Delegation Visits Cardinal Kasper, Ecumenical Leadership">]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishop Speaks at Interfaith Service, Rally for Just Immigration Reform]
[ENS News: General Seminary will host lecture on printed Bibles]
[ENS News: Chicago's Bishop Persell announces plans to leave office]
[NCC News: NCC organizes a Habitat Build in historic Yerevan, Armenia]
Wednesday March 29, 2006
Simple Meal at 11:15 a.m., preceding worship.
Meditation: "Keeping the Sabbath" — Doug Bauder
Simple Meal at 6:30 p.m., preceding worship.
Organ meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Bradley Fitch
Pièce d'orgue, S. 572 — Johann Sebastian Bach
La nativité du Seigneur (1936) — Olivier Messiaen
Desseins éternels
Les anges
Chorale in E Major — César Franck
Meditation: "Keeping the Sabbath" — Doug Bauder
[ENS News: Christian leaders issue statement on House budget]
[ENS News: Listening: Faith communities can't solve problems alone, Archbishop of Canterbury says]
[ENS News: Exeter bishop, South Indian scholar offer texts from House of Bishops' meeting]
[LCMS News: Schools Week brings baptisms, service, fun]
[LCMS News: Soggy schools determined to meet challenges of flood]
[LCMS News: LHM boost pushes Ablaze! contacts to 1.6 million]
[LCMS News: CPH to revise new edition of 'Concordia']
[LCMS News: Using 'GoodSearch' can earn money for LCMS groups]
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the Church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 30, 2006
Choir rehearses in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.
I-K Synod Leadership Support Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel
[ENS News: John Hines Chair of Preaching established at ETSS]
[NCC News: NCC President urges communicators, take on 'false religion']
[NCC News: 2006 Yearbook of Churches reflects 'robust immigrant history in U.S.]
Friday March 31, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Other Church Leaders Call for Moral Budget in 2007]
[ENS News: Prison ministry is focus of new documentary, reporting series]
[LCMS News: AALC, LCMS reps express hopes for fellowship]
[LCMS News: Committee starts work to pinpoint `diverse worship` aids]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Down Syndrome]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religious Response to U.S. Immigration Reform]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: African-American Mormons]
John Donne, priest, 1631 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Friday 18 August 2006 01:28
