Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry
In November, St. Thomas' ongoing food drive will emphasize Babies. All baby and junior food and formula (LIPIL is especially popular) will be the focues. MCUM>. Non-food items needed are diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6 and baby lotion and baby shampoo. As always all donations are welcome as are paper bags.
Wednesday November 1, 2006
Stepping Stones, Inc. meets at 9:00 a.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
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.
LCM Life Together
On Wednesday evenings, LCM students meet at Rose House at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing midweek meal, faith conversation, and fellowship.
Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
Men's Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 12.
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 Presiding Bishop Urges Minimum Wage Increase ]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference preparations continue as the St. Augustine's Seminar approaches]
[ENS News: Orders of service for Presiding Bishop liturgies available]
All Saints Day (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday November 2, 2006
Stepping Stones, Inc. meets at 9:00 a.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Candidacy Financial Team Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the I-K Synod Office Chapel.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, LWF President Preaches in Historic 'Black Church']
[ELCA News: Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue Addresses Life Beyond Death]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop invites fellow Primates into dialogue]
[ENS News: Episcopal Women's Caucus hosts meeting in Washington]
[ENS News: NBC's Today Show to air November 3 interview with Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Investiture webcast viewing groups formed for November 4]
[LCMS News: LHM offers free Advent devotions]
[LCMS News: Kintz installed as eighth CPH president/CEO]
[LCMS News: CPH produces first volume of Gerhard work]
[LCMS News: Seminaries to hold open-house events]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne seminary announces symposia]
[LCMS News: Irvine to offer nursing degree in `08]
All Souls' Day - Catholic Christian
November 3 to 4, 2006
Lutheran Hills Trailblazer Weekend
Friday November 3, 2006
World Community Day sponsored by Church Women United at St. Charles Catholic on Nov 3. Bible study at noon; program at 1:00 p.m.
Euchre Night at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, LWF President Visits Romanian Government Officials]
[ENS News: Pre-investiture preparations completed at Washington National Cathedral]
[ENS News: Episcopal Majority meets, affirms reconciliation]
[LWF News: Canadian and Icelandic Churches Sign Agreement]
[LWF News: New Church of Sweden Archbishop Installed]
[LWF News: Namibian Church Will Not Reduce Number of Pastors Despite Financial Constraints]
[LWF News: Martin Schindehütte Is New EKD Bishop for Foreign Affairs]
[LWF News: Mozambican Church Appoints New Leader]
[LWF News: New Leadership for Community of Protestant Churches in Europe]
[LWF News: Over USD 80 Million for LWF Projects and Programs in 2005]
[LWF News: Duane Poppe Is DWS Program Officer for Sustainable Development and Environment]
[LWF News: Elsa Moreno Joins LWF/DWS as Program Officer for Emergencies and Refugees]
[LWF News: Global Christian Communication Body Relocates to Canada]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Election 2008 Preview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: New Episcopal Presiding Bishop]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Supreme Court Abortion Case]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Vigil Of All Saints]
Saturday November 4, 2006
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.
Worship for Mission Event
For anyone interested in the new core worship resource for our church! St. Luke's Lutheran Church 4200 Epworth Road, Newburgh, Indiana 47630 8:00 a.m. (local time) - 3:30 p.m.
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's investiture sermon]
[ENS News: Amid prayer and 'shalom,' Katharine Jefferts Schori invested as Episcopal Church's 26th Presiding Bishop]
[ENS News: Thousands line up outside Cathedral poised to observe history in the making]
[ENS News: International guests bring global context to Jefferts Schori's investiture]
November 5, 2006
All Saints Sunday (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Elegy — C. Hubert H. Parry
Entrance Hymn: For All the Saints, stanzas 1,2,5,6,7 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 422)
Homily: "Authentic Life" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Shall We Gather at the River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 423) David Pavolka, trombone
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Prelude on "Land of Rest" — George Shearing
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 628)
Communion Hymn: Sing With All the Saints in Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 426)
Sending Hymn: Rejoice in God's Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 418)
Postlude: Placare Christe servulis — Marcel Dupré
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Shirley Mingee
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in the nursery
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 Room 13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 7
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
This fall we are focusing on the scripture related to Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 15:33 - 2 Kings 13:25). The study is based on reading the scripture and sharing insights and questions. Stephen Wailes also researches the historical and geographical context.
Adult Forum: Culture of Conversation in the Sanctuary
New Members Class meets in Room 14.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Elegy — C. Hubert H. Parry
Entrance Hymn: For All the Saints, stanzas 1,2,5,6,7 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 422)
Homily: "Authentic Life" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Shall We Gather at the River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 423) David Pavolka, trombone
Responses to the Word
Offertory: And I Saw a New Heaven — Edgar Bainton (Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jerusalem, My Happy Home (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 628)
Communion Hymn: Sing With All the Saints in Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 426)
Sending Hymn: Rejoice in God's Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 418)
Postlude: Placare Christe servulis — Marcel Dupré
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Deborah O'Brien
Acolyte: Sarah Isaacson
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Lori Rowold
Nursery: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Allan Buhr
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Tim and Debbie Moore
Flowers: John and Renee Steele
All Saints Sunday celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. With thanksgiving we remember the faithful departed, especially those most dear to us who have died. From among our St. Thomas families we remember:
Joy Knudsen
Leo Fay
Bob Warner
Mary Sasse's father, George Schaferson
Susie May's brother, Michael Cordtz
Susan Lehr's brother-in-law, Clarence Eyer
Kris Stewart's brother, Karl
Dean Arnold's father, William
Deb Moore's father, Bill Wacker
Marti Doering's mother, Martha Lee Brandt
Max Mingees's brother, Michael
Jim Eagleman's mother, Anna
Eric Isaacson's father, Peter
Dotty Mitchell's sister-in-law, Vicki Girod
Marian Baughman's brother, John Sheasfer
Linda Zellmer's mother, Betty
Lynn Brown's mother, Ruth
Jerry Smith's brother, Albert
Capital Campaign Kick-Off Dinner at 12:30 p.m. in Community Hall
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop preaches at All Saints' Sunday liturgy, formal seating ceremony]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop takes seat in Washington National Cathedral]
[ENS News: Local parishes accommodate young adults attending November 5 seating service]
Monday November 6, 2006
Sister Parish meets at 10:30 a.m.
LCO meets at 6:00 p.m.
Sacred Space Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
I-K Synod Christian Education Committee Meeting
11:30 — 3:30 EST St. John Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN
[ENS News: Theology of inclusion empowers ethnic communities]
[ENS News: DVD of Presiding Bishop's Investiture set for release by November 17]
Tuesday November 7, 2006
LCO meets at 8:30 a.m.
LCM Bible Study
On Tuesday evenings, LCM students meet at the Rose House at 7:30 p.m. for Bible Study. An opportunity for students to explore scripture and wrestle with God's word in a safe and open small group setting
[ENS News: Affirming Catholicism announces two conferences in 2007]
[LWF News: Two Lutheran Pastors Murdered in El Salvador]
John Christian Frederick Heyer, missionary to India, 1873 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 8, 2006
Quilters meet at 10:00 a.m.
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.
LCM Life Together
On Wednesday evenings, LCM students meet at Rose House at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing midweek meal, faith conversation, and fellowship.
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.
[LWF News: LWF President Hanson Pays Tribute to Hungarian Lutherans]
[LWF News: Equal Treatment of Churches a Focus of LWF President's Meeting with Hungarian State Official]
[LWF News: Relations with Non-LWF Churches Discussed at Lutheran Leader's Meeting with Romanian Pastors]
[NCC News: General Assembly OKs war message]
[NCC News: NCC's Edgar calls for 'season of healing' after election]
Thursday November 9, 2006
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Third Annual Hunger Banquet for the Shalom Center where you will dine according to assigned economic status. Plus Bloomington Playwright's Project presents "The Woman on Sixth Street" by Karen Kurfirst on Nov. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Tickets are available at the door or at the Center.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Late Night Bowling
LCM Students will be bowling at Suburban Lanes, 2634 North Walnut, at 10:30 p.m. Games are $1 each with $2 shoe rental. Contact Liz Oates with questions.
[ENS News: Philippine human rights concerns registered with State Department, embassy]
[LCMS News: Gathering registration remains open beyond Nov. 8 cutoff]
[NCC News: General Assembly OKs war message, human biotech policy, climate resolutions]
November 10 to 11, 2006
I-K Synod Council Meeting
Friday November 10, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Bishop to Preach Nov. 26 on 'Day 1']
[ELCA News: Lutherans Bring 'Hope for the Prairie' in the 21st Century]
[ENS News: Multimedia: Towards Effective Anglican Mission conference]
[ENS News: Executive Council to meet in Chicago]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop invites congregations, individuals into deepened hospitality, service]
[LCMS News: St. Louis sem announces art exhibit, free reception]
[LWF News: LWF Latin America Churches Welcome Norway's Debt Cancellation]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Election Analysis]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Supreme Court Abortion Case Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Bear Butte]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Essay on Veterans Day]
Saturday November 11, 2006
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Confirmation Retreat at Rose House from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Thomas E. Breidenthal elected as ninth bishop of Southern Ohio]
[ENS News: Arkansas elects Larry R. Benfield as its 13th bishop]
Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397; Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Liturgical Color: White)
November 12, 2006
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 25) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Triptych: Intermezzo — Craig Phillips
Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)
Homily: "Jesus Noticed Her" — Jeff Schacht
Hymn of the Day: Day by Day (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 790)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: And I Saw a New Heaven — Edgar Bainton (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Father We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)
Communion Hymn: You Satisy the Hungry Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 484)
Sending Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679)
Postlude: Triptych: Antiphon — Craig Phillips
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Steve Frampton
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Paul and Laurel Reynolds
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in the nursery
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 Room 13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 7
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
This fall we are focusing on the scripture related to Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 15:33 - 2 Kings 13:25). The study is based on reading the scripture and sharing insights and questions. Stephen Wailes also researches the historical and geographical context.
Adult Forum: Stacy Brogan of Seeds of Help Foundation will speak about her recent 3 month stay in Guatemala where she worked primarily in educational projects involving women and children.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Triptych: Intermezzo — Craig Phillips
Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)
Homily: "Jesus Noticed Her" — Jeff Schacht
Hymn of the Day: Day by Day (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 790)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Voluntary on "Rendez à Dieu — Robert Powell
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Father We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)
Communion Hymn: You Satisy the Hungry Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 484)
Sending Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679)
Postlude: Triptych: Antiphon — Craig Phillips
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Anna Isaacson
Acolyte: Sydney Arnold
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Nursery: Carolyn and Ellie DeLap
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Flowers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
We welcome new members at the 11:00 service:
Dana Barron
Doug Doblar
Pat Foster
Andrea Geurin
Tim and Carole Kirsch
Anthony Martin
Jeff Schacht and Kelli Skram and children Natalie and Matthew
Richard and Kathy Zellers
Teddy Bear Tea Party will be held for Prayer Bears and their owners on Sunday, November 12 from 12:30 to 1:30 at St. Thomas! A light lunch will be served for children and their bears. In addition, we will have several prayer related activities available. Parents are invited to return at 1:15 so we can share some of the things we've done.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Students lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service. Lunch today is provided by Chris Ogan.
Adult Volunteers for the Youth Group meet after the 11:00 service; lunch will be served and the meeting will adjourn by 1:30.
Harmony Music Club meets at 1:30 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Mutsuhito Ogino's Senior Composition Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Violin Suite (2005)
Veronique Mathieu, violin; Andrew Kotylo, organ
Songs of Angel (2004) I. Prelude, II. Birds in the Air, IV. Truth of the World, VI. Gate of Heaven, VII. Hallelujah
Laura Stelman, soprano; Scott Elsholz, organ
Air (2005)
Laura Stelman and Vasiliki Tsouva, soprano; Elizabeth Davidson and Anna Roberts, alto; Mutsuhito Ogino and Matthew Peterson, tenor; Iddo Aharony and David Schneider, bass; Thomas Heuser, conductor
Organ Suite (2006) I. Contrail, II. Observatory, III. Flying Silver Fish, IV. Yearning, V. You
Larry Smith, organ
Monday November 13, 2006
Visitation Group meets at 10:30 a.m. in Room 12.
Gables Neighborhood Association meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Human Computer Interaction Class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
[ENS News: Building 'Green,' building community in two California dioceses ]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop preaches at Executive Council's opening Eucharist]
[ENS News: House of Deputies President urges Canadian Anglicans to 'develop and expand our relationship']
[ENS News: Executive Council trims meetings' length to accommodate budget reduction]
Tuesday November 14, 2006
Quarryland Men's Chorus meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
LCM Bible Study
On Tuesday evenings, LCM students meet at the Rose House at 7:30 p.m. for Bible Study. An opportunity for students to explore scripture and wrestle with God's word in a safe and open small group setting
I-K Synod Leadership Meeting from 9:30 to 12:00 in the I-K Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: ABC-TV, Hallmark Broadcast ELCA Television Specials in December ]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Honors Former LWR President Kathryn Wolford]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Affirms New Association, Antiracism, Multicultural Goals]
[ENS News: Congregational Development training seminar set for Hawaii]
[ENS News: Executive Council welcomed for worship at Lutheran headquarters]
Wednesday November 15, 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.
Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
Men's Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 12.
LCM Life Together
On Wednesday evenings, LCM students meet at Rose House at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing midweek meal, faith conversation, and fellowship.
Dinner with Bill Moyers (well, not really). Dinner at 6:00 (note earlier time) followed by Moyers' "On Faith and Reason" series.
Worship from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Join us for a Weekly Worship on Wednesday Evenings (W3) Invite a friend or neighbor to come to St. Thomas for worship and fellowship, a quiet time during our hectic lives.
Gathering music will begin at 7:15. We'll learn some new music and share the old familiar hymns. Child care will be provided. Join us for this exciting new ministry.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Approves Mission Development Fund, Spending Authorizations]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Elects Rebecca Larson, Learns About Other Leadership Roles]
[ENS News: Episcopal Migration Ministries set for annual meeting in Los Angeles]
[ENS News: New chief operating officer is former U.S. ambassador to Panama]
[ENS News: Executive Council proposes an Anglican convocation in the Americas]
[LCMS News: St. Louis sem to host choir workshop]
[LCMS News: Lilly offers grants for pastors` sabbaticals]
[LCMS News: Three LCMS schools get 'Blue Ribbon' award]
[LCMS News: LCMS congregations get Health, Hope Grants]
[LCMS News: Study: 23 percent of church workers 'uncomfortable' with debt]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem offers CDs on love, marriage]
[LCMS News: Lay Institute offers free audio files from forum]
[LCMS News: Ziegler named 'Distinguished Principal']
[LCMS News: Brazil`s Winterle serving in Kenya]
[NCC News: Five NCC programs slated for network broadcast]
[NCC News: NCC delegation finds Lebanese looking for hope, action]
November 16 to 17, 2006
I-K Synod Candidacy Meeting
Thursday November 16, 2006
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Thursday Night LCM
How's your aim? Shoot some pool at the IMU Billiards room. Contact Peer Minister Liz Oates if you plan to attend, so she can reserve enough tables.
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Expresses Regret, Repudiates Anabaptist Condemnations]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Hears Presiding Bishop's Call To 'Moral Deliberation' ]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Church Leader, Franklin Drewes Fry, Dies]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Receives Update on Insurance Alternatives for Congregations]
[LWF News: LWF Welcomes Resettlement Option for Bhutanese Refugees]
[WCC News: ECLOF: 60 years of micro-credit for human development]
Friday November 17, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Adopts Lutheran-Orthodox Statement]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Asks for Report, Recommendations on Scripture Initiative]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Adopts Social Policy Revision, Asks for Gaming Policy]
[ENS News: Multimedia: Prison chaplaincy featured in documentary]
[ENS News: DVD of Presiding Bishop's Investiture now available]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: U.S. Catholic Bishops Meeting Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: E.O. Wilson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Men in Church]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Nuclear North Korea]
Elizabeth of Thuringia, Princess of Hungary, 1231 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday November 18, 2006
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Worship for Mission Event
For anyone interested in the new core worship resource for our church! Pilgrim Lutheran Church 10101 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46290 8:00 a.m. (local time) - 3:30 p.m.
November 19, 2006
Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 26) (Liturgical Color: Green
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Matins — Healey Willan
Entrance Hymn: All My Hope on God is Founded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 757)
Homily: "Fear and Trembling" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: All Good Gifts — Steven Richards (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 826)
Communion Hymn: Stay With Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 348)
Sending Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 805)
Postlude: Epithalame (March) — Healey Willan
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Haeun Cho
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Paul Reynolds and Frank Nierzwicki
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in the nursery
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 Room 13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 7
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
This fall we are focusing on the scripture related to Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 15:33 - 2 Kings 13:25). The study is based on reading the scripture and sharing insights and questions. Stephen Wailes also researches the historical and geographical context.
Adult Forum: Architecture Design Presentation by Entheos Architects
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Matins — Healey Willan
Entrance Hymn: All My Hope on God is Founded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 757)
Homily: "Fear and Trembling" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: The King Shall Come — John Brownlie; Ananaias Davisson (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 826)
Communion Hymn: Stay With Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 348)
Sending Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 805)
Postlude: Epithalame (March) — Healey Willan
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Vicki Polansky
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeters: Dominic and Linda Cuffia
Nursery: Marcy Grupenhoff
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Nona Johnson
Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Lutheran Campus Ministry will have turkey and trimmings for students at 1:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Annual Finance Meeting of the Congregation November 19th. Pitch-in at 12:30. Meeting begins at 1 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:00 p.m.
Monday November 20, 2006
December Newsletter Deadline
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
[ELCA News: Windows For Understanding Lutheran-Muslim-Jewish Relations]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Prepares for 60th Anniversary of Lutheran World Federation]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Pastor, Advisor, Historian, Educator, Richard Solberg, Dies]
[ENS News: Healing of the Nations is focus of NCC General Assembly]
[ENS News: San Joaquin bishop sent letter from Presiding Bishop]
[LWF News: First Joint Meeting of LWF and WARC Governing Bodies]
[NCC News: At the Lord's table: every day Thanksgiving]
[WCC News: Kobia calls for poverty eradication, common witness in a globalized, deeply divided world]
Tuesday November 21, 2006
Eastside Thanksgiving Service at University Baptist Church on Tuesday November 21st. (There will be no Wednesday Worship at St. Thomas on Nov. 22)
[ELCA News: ELCA Conference Explores Christian Responses to Walls, Barriers]
[ENS News: Ecumenical leadership conference for young adults set for New Orleans]
Wednesday November 22, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Provides Funds to Address Four Emergency Situations Overseas]
[ELCA News: ELCA Candidate for Ordination Living with Faith and HIV]
November 23 to 24, 2006
St. Thomas Office closed
I-K Synod Office Closed
Thursday November 23, 2006
[WCC News: World AIDS Day 1 December 2006]
Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday November 24, 2006
[LWF News: Christmas Message from LWF President Mark Hanson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Homeless Hospice]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Leith Anderson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Film Review: The Nativity Story]
Saturday November 25, 2006
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)
November 26, 2006
Christ the King Sunday (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Symphonie I: Andante — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Alleluia, Sing to Jesus, stanzas 1, 3, & 4 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 392)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 435)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Sonata in E-flat: Allegro vivace — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Soon and Very Soon (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 439)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Remember Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 616)
Sending Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 434)
Postlude: Symphonie I: Finale — Louis Vierne
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Gail Seegert
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: David Ellies
Nursery: Joan Burt
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play, ages 3 to Kindergarten in the nursery
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 Room 13
Grades 5-6 in the Sanctuary from 9:45 to 10:00 a.m., then in Room 7
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
This fall we are focusing on the scripture related to Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 15:33 - 2 Kings 13:25). The study is based on reading the scripture and sharing insights and questions. Stephen Wailes also researches the historical and geographical context.
Adult Forum: Pamela Smith, Biblical Storyteller
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Symphonie I: Andante — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Alleluia, Sing to Jesus, stanzas 1, 3, & 4 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 392)
Homily: Ryan Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 435)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Sonata in E-flat: Allegro vivace — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Soon and Very Soon (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 439)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Remember Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 616)
Sending Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 434)
Postlude: Symphonie I: Finale — Louis Vierne
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Fidler
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Margarethe O'Connor
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeter: Marilyn Kelly
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Mallory Smith
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Flowers: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
We welcome Monica Harper as our guest organist this morning. She is a doctoral student of Marily Keiser in organ and church music and Associate Instructor in organ at the School of Music. Monica is also a recent graduate of Wesleyan University (Georgia) and Baylor University.
Youth Group meets at 5:00 p.m. for Bowling Night.
Monday November 27, 2006
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
[ENS News: L.A. grant helps Solo Flight expand its offerings to single adults]
[ENS News: Two years after tsunami, ERD helps rebuild lives and communities]
[NCC News: NCC taps Methodist for top finance job]
Tuesday November 28, 2006
LCM Bible Study
On Tuesday evenings, LCM students meet at the Rose House at 7:30 p.m. for Bible Study. An opportunity for students to explore scripture and wrestle with God's word in a safe and open small group setting
I-K Synod Deans Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the I-K Synod Office Chapel
[ENS News: Episcopal educators gathered in Hollywood for biennial conference]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop calls Episcopalians to unite as 'ONE' against HIV/AIDS ]
[ENS News: 'Electronic Common Prayer' for Palm handhelds aids personal devotions, portable prayer]
Wednesday November 29, 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.
LCM Life Together
On Wednesday evenings, LCM students meet at Rose House at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing midweek meal, faith conversation, and fellowship.
Spiritual Journaling 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.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Comments on World AIDS Day, December 1 ]
[ELCA News: ELCA Fund for Leaders in Mission Awards 37 Scholarships ]
[LWF News: Church of Norway Synod Supports Proposal to End State-Church System]
Thursday November 30, 2006
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Carrie Dahlberg's home.
I-K Synod Church in Society Committee Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the I-K Synod Office Chapel
[ENS News: Bishops develop proposal responding to 'Appeal to the Archbishop of Canterbury']
[LWF News: LWF Consultation on New Challenges for Christian-Muslim Relations]
[WCC News: Theologians to discuss cruelty, the ugly face of violence]
St. Andrew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Last update: Monday 4 December 2006 12:45
