St.Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church

3800 East Third Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

News & Events — June 2006

Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry

Focus for MCUM food collection during the month of June is crackers, quick bread mixes, and packaged side dishes.

June 1 to 3, 2006

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly at the Downtown Marriott Hotel/Conference Center in Indianapolis

Keynote speaker is Dr. Mark Allan Powell, an internationally known theologian and Bible scholar who has achieved popular appeal among Christian groups for his work in spiritual formation and Christian identity. His latest book is Loving Jesus, a biblical interpretation combined with autobiographical thoughts and amusing reflections to guide you through the perplexities of contemporary spirituality.

The Assembly musicians are "A Bunch of Guys" — These three individuals gather together to make music and fight world hunger. "Every day, 24,000 people die from hunger or hunger-related causes. That's one person every 3.6 seconds — one person every time you take a breath".

Dave Pavolka and Those Assembled Jazz Sextet will play during the fellowship from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Friday.

Thursday June 1, 2006

Justin, martyr at Rome, c. 165 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Friday June 2, 2006

Shavuot

Saturday June 3, 2006

Artists' Group meets at 9:00 a.m.

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.

Vigil of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)

John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, 1963 (Liturgical Color: White)

June 4, 2006

The Day of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, S. 651 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Filled With the Spirit's Power (Lutheran Book of Worship 160)

Homily: "A Blossoming Faith" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 163)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: Wind Songs: Secrets Lost in Wind — Samuel Adler

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (With One Voice 684)

Communion Hymn: Praise the Spirit in Creation (With One Voice 682)

Sending Hymn: O Day Full of Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 161)

Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B Major, Op. 7 No. 1 — Marcel Dupreé

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Nancy Melhorn

Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller

Server: Kay Isaacson

Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz

Greeters: Michael and JayDene Laros

Nursery: Ronna Papesh

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, S. 651 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Filled With the Spirit's Power (Lutheran Book of Worship 160)

Homily: "A Blossoming Faith" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (Lutheran Book of Worship 163)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether — Harold W. Friedell (Adult Choir)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (With One Voice 684)

Communion Hymn: Praise the Spirit in Creation (With One Voice 682)

Sending Hymn: O Day Full of Grace (Lutheran Book of Worship 161)

Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B Major, Op. 7 No. 1 — Marcel Dupreé

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Eric Isaacson

Lector: Jennifer Garl

Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson

Server: Margrethe O'Connor

Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold

Greeter: Marilyn Kelly

Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Susan Lehr

Flowers: Indrek and Sayon Park and David Ellies

Bread and Wine: Carol Seaman

We welcome new members today during both services, with a reception between services:

Elizabeth Constantine

Shelley Cook

Edith Unger

Amanda Leaf

Marcy Grupenhoff and Son Cole

Debbie Henninger and son David Algood

Dennis and Carolyn Delap and daughters Ellie and Katie

Ryan and Alicia Taylor-Byers as Associate Members

The prelude is an elaborate fantasia based on the Pentecost chorale that we sing as today's Hymn of the Day. The remaining two organ pieces relate to Pentecost imagery: the piece by American composer Samuel Adler comes from a wind collection; the postlude comes from a tradition of fiery French virtuosity.

The geraniums are provided today by the Worship Committee to the glory of God and in celebration of the choir and musicians of St. Thomas. These servants of God in liturgy are invited to take a geranium home following the 10:15 service as a token of our appreciation.

Special Congregational Meeting following the 10:15 service

Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Monday June 5, 2006

Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m.

Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, 754 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Tuesday June 6, 2006

Wednesday June 7, 2006

Lutheran Campus Ministry students are meeting at Rose House tonight from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for our combined Bible Study/Faith Discussions.

Men's Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 17.

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.

Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, 1866 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday June 8, 2006

Friday June 9, 2006

Columba, 597; Aidan, 651; Bede, 735; confessors (Liturgical Color: White)

Saturday June 10, 2006

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Lutheran Hills Children's Day & Open House at Lutheran Hills

A day for children (ages 1-10) and parents where all the fun stuff of camp is packed into one Saturday from 10:00 am. to 3:00 pm. Activities include: camp hiking tour, arts & crafts, swimming (be sure to bring your swim suit and towel), lunch, campfire program, games, and lots more. The entire day is Free for the entire family!

June 11 to 16, 2006

Pioneers (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $240.

Trailblazers (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $240.

June 11, 2005

Holy Trinity (Liturgical Color: White)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: "St. Anne" Fugue in E-flat, S. 552b — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship 165)

Homily: Alicia Taylor-Byers

Hymn of the Day: Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth (With One Voice 769)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether — Harold W. Friedell (Adult Choir)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: All Glory Be to God on High (Lutheran Book of Worship 166)

Communion Hymn: God the Omnipotent! (Lutheran Book of Worship 462)

Sending Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 535)

Postlude: Symphony No. 1 in d minor, Op. 14: "Final" —Louis Vierne

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Paul Reynolds

Acolyte: Alex Nixon

Server: Kris Frampton

Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki and Paul Reynolds

Greeters: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess

Nursery: Joan Burt

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: "St. Anne" Fugue in E-flat, S. 552b — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy (Lutheran Book of Worship 165)

Homily: Alicia Taylor-Byers

Hymn of the Day: Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth (With One Voice 769)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr S. 711 — Johann Sebastian Bach

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: All Glory Be to God on High (Lutheran Book of Worship 166)

Communion Hymn: God the Omnipotent! (Lutheran Book of Worship 462)

Sending Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Lutheran Book of Worship 535)

Postlude: Symphony No. 1 in d minor, Op. 14: "Final" —Louis Vierne

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Charles Sweet

Acolyte: Sarah Julovich

Server: Deb Moore

Ushers: Mark and Sue Head

Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults

Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky

Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Betty Smith

Flowers: Lynn and Carol Brown and Bob and Joan Burt

Bread and Wine: Katie Anderson

I Can't Remember Me — Special Forum Event at 11:15 a.m.

Judy Martin Urgan and daughter Courney Martin Larson discuss their new inspirational book, I Can't Remember Me: Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury. Judy, a retired nurse practioner, was a member of St. Thomas at the time of the tragic automobile accident that took the life of her grandson and left her daughter Courtney with a life-threatening brain injury. This book recounts Courtney's brave struggle back to her family and a productive life.

Judy and husband Conrad are living in Muncie. Courtney lives with her husband in Lauren, IN.

Copies of the book will be available during a light brunch following the book discussion.

Lutheran Campus Ministry students will be grilling for lunch at Rose House following the 10:15 service.

St.Barnabas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)

Trinity - Christian

Pentecost - Orthodox Christian

Monday June 12, 2006

Tuesday June 13, 2006

Home Economist Group meets at 1:00 p.m.

Home Economist Group meets at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday June 14, 2006

Lutheran Campus Ministry students are meeting at Rose House tonight from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for our combined Bible Study/Faith Discussions.

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.

Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389; Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 385 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday June 15, 2006

WIC Training in Community Hall

Corpus Christi - Catholic Christian

Friday June 16, 2006

Saturday June 17, 2006

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Task Force for Camp Incorporation meets from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Synod Office Chapel.

June 18 to 23, 2006

Pioneers (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $240.

Trailblazers (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $240.

Confirmation Camp at Lutheran Hills

June 18, 2006

Second Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 4) (Liturgical Color: Green)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Petite pièce, JA 033 — Jehan Alain

Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Lutheran Book of Worship 250)

Homily: "The Seeds We Plant" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Your Word, O Lord, Is Gentle Dew (Lutheran Book of Worship 232)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: A Dorian Pastorale — Eric Thiman

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior (Lutheran Book of Worship 199)

Sending Hymn: How Great Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 532)

Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in A Major, S. 53 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Barb Unger

Acolyte: Tom Sowinski

Server: Linda Zellmer

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeter: Kay Isaacson

Nursery: Nancy Winningham

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Petite pièce JA 033 — Jehan Alain

Baptismal Hymn: We Know That Christ is Raised (Lutheran Book of Worship 189)

Homily: "The Seeds We Plant" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Your Word, O Lord, Is Gentle Dew (Lutheran Book of Worship 232)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: A Dorian Pastorale — Eric Thiman

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior (Lutheran Book of Worship 199)

Sending Hymn: How Great Thou Art (Lutheran Book of Worship 532)

Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in A Major, S. 53 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler

Lector: Lori Rowold

Acolyte: Sydney Arnold and Mailyn Fidler

Server: Sandy Arnold

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl

Nursery: Dean Arnold

Altar Care: Barb Unger and Nona Johnson

Flowers: Matt and Tiffany Shupe and Eric and Kari Isaacson

Bread and Wine: Ron and Jean Brown

All Saints - Orthodox Christian

Monday June 19, 2006

Via de Cristo meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.

Tuesday June 20, 2006

Retired Group meets at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday June 21, 2006

Congregations for Peace is holding a demonstration and march on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Meet at the courthouse square to memorialize 24 Haditha victims and march to Congressman Mike Sodrel's office to protest his support of the U.S. Occupation of Iraq.

Lutheran Campus Ministry students are meeting at Rose House tonight from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for our combined Bible Study/Faith Discussions.

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.

Onesimus Nesib, translator, evangelist, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday June 22, 2006

Friday June 23, 2006

Saturday June 24, 2006

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Bloomington will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00. It will feature a panel discussion "The Grieving Process in the 21st Century: Grieving, Computers and the World Wide Web." Former St. Thomas member Judy Martin-Urban is one of the panelists.

I.U. Organ Alumni Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Journey Toward Justice: Promoting a Welcoming Society for GLBT People in your Faith Community and Beyond. This day of discussion and planning will take place at First United Church, 2420 E. Third St. Look for more information in our June newsletter.

The Nativity of John the Baptist (Liturgical Color: White)

June 25 to 30, 2006

Pioneers (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $240.

Trailblazers (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $240.

Reading Camp "Cadet" Program at Lutheran Hills

If you are a junior in high school or older and considering to be a teacher someday, you'll want to check this out. "Cadets" are volunteers who assist our professional teaching staff with 4th and 5th grade READING CAMP students. There is no cost but volunteers must submit a formal application and interview. Only 6 are chosen each summer. For more info, contact the LOM-IK office.

"Under Construction" Vacation Bible School from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m., with an optional dinner at 5:30 p.m. Under Construction is a missions action children's Vacation Bible School designed to share the love of God and encourage the growth of Christian service habits among preschoolers and children. Under Construction was developed in full partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The program is biblically based, uses a construction theme, and involves the children in activities that teach the value of "building" Christian community and participating in outreach service missions. Program elements include Bible theme activities, worship, music, dramas, community stories, and special craft projects for the children.

Pre-registration being accepted now.

June 25, 2006

Third Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 5) (Liturgical Color: Green)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Messa della Domenica: Toccata, Kirie I, Christe, Kirie II — Girolamo Frescobaldi

Entrance Hymn: All My Hope on God is Founded (With One Voice 782)

Homily: "Who Do You Think You Are?" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: My Life Flows On in Endless Song (With One Voice 781)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: Prèlude — Nadia Boulanger

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Stay with Us (With One Voice 743)

Sending Hymn: Oh, Praise the Gracious Power (With One Voice 750)

Postlude: Pièce d'Orgue, S. 572 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Bob Cutter

Acolyte: Haeun Cho

Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg

Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Nursery: Pauline Caldwell

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Messa della Domenica: Toccata, Kirie I, Christe, Kirie II — Girolamo Frescobaldi

Baptismal Hymn: I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry (With One Voice 770)

Homily: "Who Do You Think You Are?" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: My Life Flows On in Endless Song (With One Voice 781)

Responses to the Word

Offertory: Prèlude — Nadia Boulanger

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Stay with Us (With One Voice 743)

Sending Hymn: Oh, Praise the Gracious Power (With One Voice 750)

Postlude: Pièce d'Orgue, S. 572 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler

Lector: Dean Arnold

Acolyte: Meg Garl

Server: Rita Pavolka

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeter: Margarethe O'Connor

Nursery: Vicki Polansky and Haley Garl

Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien

Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Renee Steele

Flowers: Marcella Calvert

Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon

We welcome through Holy Baptism Jack Hayden Dahlberg, son of Brad and Carrie Dahlberg. Jack was born May 3, 2006.

Spaghetti lunch will be served by the Youth Group after the 10:15 service.

Stay for lunch and support the Youth Group. After the 10:15 worship service the Youth Group will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad. The proceeds from this event will help send our Youth to the 2006 ELCA Youth Gathering in San Antonio. Suggested donation is $4.00 per person, max. $10.00 for families.

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530; Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the Church, 1560 (Liturgical Color: White)

Monday June 26, 2006

Tuesday June 27, 2006

Sacred Space Design Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday June 28, 2006

Lutheran Campus Ministry students are meeting at Rose House tonight from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for our combined Bible Study/Faith Discussions.

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.

Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, c. 202 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday June 29, 2006

St.Peter and St.Paul, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)

Friday June 30, 2006

Johan Olof Wallin, Archbishop of Uppsala, hymnwriter, 1839 (Liturgical Color: White)

Last update: Wednesday 5 July 2006 14:02