Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry
A Place at the Table is happy to announce that St. Thomas support of MCUM continues to increase substantially. The increase is the good news; the bad news is that the tremendous need goes on.
The December emphasis is tomato and creamed soups, canned meat and fish (not tuna), cornbread and pancake mix. As always, any and every donation is received with thanks.
If you are interested in further support of MCUM, there is a need for volunteers as well as opportunities to provide gifts, holiday baskets, sponsor a family for Christmas, etc. Lois Selk can give you more details.
Friday December 1, 2006
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2006 Christmas Message]
[ENS News: Advent finds God 'in the Darkness']
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury responds to oversight proposal]
[ENS News: In China, Taiwan bishop shares 'harmonious' message on first official visit]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pope's Trip to Turkey]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Scott Neeson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tord Gustavsen and the Church of Jazz]
Saturday December 2, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.
University Choral Lessons and Carols at 8:00 p.m.
December 3, 2006
First Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
Prelude: Savior of the Nations, Come, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
A Time of Preparation
Baptismal Hymn: Baptized and Set Free (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 453)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, stanza 1 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "Signs" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Arise, Shine — Donald Pearson (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 241)
Communion Hymn: All Earth is Hopeful (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 266)
Sending Hymn: Wake, Awake for Night Is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)
Postlude: Savior of the Nations, Come — Paul Manz
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Haeun Cho
Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Bruce and Susan Colston
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Rick Stults
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
Prelude: Savior of the Nations, Come, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 244)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, stanza 1 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "Signs" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: A Song of Peace — Charles Villiers Stanford (Rachel Erie, soprano)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 241)
Communion Hymn: All Earth Is Hopeful (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 266)
Sending Hymn: Wake, Awake for Night Is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)
Postlude: Savior of the Nations, Come — Paul Manz
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Dean Arnold
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Deborah O'Brien
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Greeters: Tim and Debbie Moore
Nursery: Mary Jane Krupinski and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Margarethe O'Connor
Flowers: Pauline Caldwell
We welcome new member Misty White through Holy Baptism.
Celebrating a Family Advent at 12:15 p.m.
Executive Committee meets at 12:15 p.m.
Youth Group meets from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Rose House for Movie Night.
Francis Xavier, missionary to Asia, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday December 4, 2006
Spiritual Pilgrims meets at 2:00 p.m.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Elizabeth Eaton Elected Bishop of ELCA Northeastern Ohio Synod]
[ELCA News: ELCA's 'Holy Communion' Now Available Through Mosaic Television ]
[ENS News: The Witness ceases publication after almost 90 years]
[ENS News: Ecumenical partner Churches begin three-year project on transforming globalization]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop comments on San Joaquin actions]
[LCMS News: Lutherans, Roman Catholics discuss funeral liturgies]
[LCMS News: Roegner: Other church leaders 'amazed' at Ablaze!]
[LCMS News: Graduate programs push 'headcount' at Synod colleges to record]
[LCMS News: Observe 'Life Sunday' with resources]
[LCMS News: First Mercy Conference to equip, energize for compassionate ministry]
[LCMS News: Lutheran seniors show strength despite fire]
[LCMS News: 'Fan Into Flame' raises $10.2 million in mission funds]
[LCMS News: Need more information about 'Consecrated Stewards'?]
[LCMS News: Web sites offer information about Synod schools, church careers]
[LCMS News: LCEF Fall conference focus: 'Serving One People Ablaze!']
[LCMS News: Without compromising Gospel, Lutherans also seek fellowship]
[LCMS News: Board approves missions fundraising change]
[LCMS News: Commentary: Reaching out to the immigrants among us]
[LCMS News: COP eyes 'harmony and trust,' OKs proposed alternate-route]
[LCMS News: Wanted: LCMS hams for new amateur radio support network]
[LCMS News: Workshops to introduce hymnal draw 23,000-plus]
Tuesday December 5, 2006
[ENS News: Sewanee's Bridge Program introduces high school students to college life]
[LCMS News: Bible study evaluates Left Behind theology]
[LCMS News: 60-plus Servant Events set for next summer]
[LCMS News: Lutheran trucker to repeat Christmas delivery]
Wednesday December 6, 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.
Young Women's Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group meets at 6:30 p.m.
Spiritual Journaling meets at 6:30 p.m.
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 at 7:30 p.m.
A Service of Lessons and Carols
[ELCA News: Lutheran Students to Celebrate Faith, Change, New Year in New Orleans]
[LWF News: Beyond Toleration, Toward Deeper Relationships With Muslims]
[LWF News: Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Commission Adopts Common Statement on Eucharist]
[NCC News: NCC welcomes Iraq Study Group report and agrees with many of its recommendations]
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday December 7, 2006
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday's Late Night LCM 10:30 p.m., will be bowling at Suburban Lanes, 2634 N Walnut St. $1.00 per game; $2.00 shoe rental. There will be carpooling from LCM's Rose House. Contact Peer Minister Liz Oates if you plan to attend, and/or if you need to get a ride from Rose House.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Multi-Cultural Committee meets from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel.
[ELCA News: ELCA Congregations Win Accessibility Awards]
Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday December 8, 2006
[ENS News: Multimedia: Grace Phiri of the Zambian Anglican Council]
[ENS News: California bishop arrested during San Francisco war protest]
[LCMS News: Stewardship projects receive Thrivent grants]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Shia/Sunni Conflict]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. Francis Collins]
Immaculate Conception - Catholic Christian
Saturday December 9, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 p.m.
The St. Thomas Youth Group (with adult support) is offering their extraordinary babysitting services so that parents and grandparents can do their Christmas shopping in peace (and in secret) from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the St. Thomas nursery. The youth will be accepting donations for their services that will be used to contribute to the Capital Campaign effort to furnish and decorate their new youth space.
December 10, 2006
Second Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Chorale Preludes on "Comfort, Comfort Now My People" — Gerald Near and Sigrid Karg-Elert
Entrance Hymn: Prepare the Royal Highway (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 264)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, stanzas 1, 2 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "Look to the Body" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 249)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah — Wayne Wold
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 256)
Communion Hymn: There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 255)
Sending Hymn: Hark, The Glad Sound (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 239)
Postlude: Fuge on "Wake, Awake For Night is Flying" — Max Reger
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Linda Zellmer
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: John and Renee Steele
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
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: Rostered Ministry in the ELCA by Jeff Schacht
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Chorale Preludes on "Comfort, Comfort Now My People" — Gerald Near and Sigrid Karg-Elert
Entrance Hymn: Prepare the Royal Highway (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 264)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, stanzas 1, 2 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "Look to the Body" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 249)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: People, Look East — Craig Phillips (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Comfort, Comfort Now My People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 256)
Communion Hymn: There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 255)
Sending Hymn: Hark, The Glad Sound (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 239)
Postlude: Fuge on "Wake, Awake For Night is Flying" — Max Reger
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Fidler
Lector: Jennifer Garl
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Lori Rowold
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeters: Eric and Kari Isaacson
Nursery: Rick and Rachel Stults
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Susan Lehr
Bread and Wine: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Flowers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
We thank the Sunday School students assisting today: Haley Stults, Evan Bobbitt, Samantha Kabrick, Katy DeLap.
Hanging of the Greens at noon
Harmony Music meets at 1:30 p.m. in Room 16.
Youth Group Christmas party from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 11, 2006
Capital Campaign Steering Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Bloomington Opera Club rehearses at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Eighteen Lutherans in the 110th Congress]
[ENS News: In Houston, Diocesan Center returns to downtown]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's Christmas message points to 'God Among Us']
[WCC News: Christmas Message 2006 from the World Council of Churches general secretary]
[WCC News: Conference looks at how churches can respond to structural and institutional cruelty]
Lars Olsen Skefsrud, missionary to India, 1910 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday December 12, 2006
Adult Choir rehearsal from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Other Leaders Applaud Passage of Haiti Legislation]
[ENS News: San Diego parish empowers Latinas through Guadalupe Art program]
Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian
Wednesday December 13, 2006
Retired's Lunch at 11:00 a.m. in the kitchen.
Advent Worship at 12:00 p.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.
Girl Scouts meets at 5:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
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 at 7:30 p.m.
Advent Worship
Bloomington Opera Club meets at 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[LCMS News: Lutheran Blind Mission to offer large-type, braille hymnals]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary launches new Web site]
[LCMS News: Connolly steps down as LFC director]
[LCMS News: St. Louis seminary plans to sell former CBC campus]
[LWF News: LWF Welcomes Special Session of Human Rights Council on Situation in Darfur]
[WCC News: Work begins on an international church forum for peace in Palestine and Israel]
Thursday December 14, 2006
Living History meets at 10:00 a.m. in Room 12.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Orchestra rehearses from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Adult Choir rehearses from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, 33 Other Leaders Urge Renewed Mideast Peace Efforts]
[ELCA News: ELCA, WCC Organize International Conference on Cruelty]
[NCC News: NCC joins religious Mideast peace effort]
John of the Cross, 1591; Teresa of Avila, 1582; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday December 15, 2006
[ENS News: Multimedia: Njongonkulu Ndungane on the Millennium Development Goals]
[ENS News: White House Summit on Malaria welcomes ERD president as featured speaker]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop joins in call for renewed efforts at Middle East peace]
[LWF News: Hermine Nikolaisen Gives an Overview of LWF's Work in Rwanda and the DRC]
[NCC News: NCC condemns Iran Holocaust conference]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Secular Islamic Turkey]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Picturing Mary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Fair Use of Water]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Watch For The Light]
Saturday December 16, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
Adult Choir and Orchestra rehearses from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Sunday Church School Program rehearses at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Hanukkah begins
December 17, 2006
Third Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Fantasia in g minor, BWV 542/I — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 242)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, stanzas 1,2,3 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "The Lord Rejoices Over You" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Once He Came in Blessing — John Leavitt
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Once He Came in Blessing (reprinted in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Creator of the Stars of Night (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 245)
Sending Hymn: Fling Wide the Door (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 259)
Postlude: Fugue in g minor, BWV 542/II — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz
Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz
"We Three Kings"
Sunday Church School Christmas Program
in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Fantasia in g minor, BWV 542/I — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 242)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah, stanzas 1,2,3 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "The Lord Rejoices Over You" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Of the Father's Heart Begotten — arrangement David Willcocks (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Once He Came in Blessing (reprinted in the bulletin)
Communion Hymn: Creator of the Stars of Night (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 245)
Sending Hymn: Fling Wide the Door (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 259)
Postlude: Fugue in g minor, BWV 542/II — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Dom Guido
Lector: Deb Moore
Acolyte: Meg Garl
Server: Sandy Arnold
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults
Nursery: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Deborah O'Brien
Bread and Wine: Kem and Mary Hawkins
Flowers: Larry and Sue Berg
Advent Abendmusik — Choir Christmas Concert at 4:00 p.m.
Featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata 61 "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland", along with a chamber orchestra and guest soloists.
Caroling at 5:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Virginia bishop vows to care for remaining Episcopalians, assert rights to departing congregations' property]
[ENS News: NPR to carry feature interview with Presiding Bishop]
Monday December 18, 2006
Spiritual Pilgrims meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Sudanese students to benefit from education initiative, '100 Churches Project']
[ENS News: Virginia diocese promises 'every encouragement' to Episcopalians remaining in disaffected congregations]
Tuesday December 19, 2006
Stewardship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
[ENS News: Congregational Development to embark on international, ecumenical gathering]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's Council of Advice meets, elects MacPherson as chair]
[ENS News: In this season: light in the darkness]
[ENS News: 'Large, viable remnant' wants to continue as Episcopal congregation]
Wednesday December 20, 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.
Men's Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 12.
Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3.
Worship at 7:30 p.m.
Advent Worship
Young Women's Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Dahlberg home.
Thursday December 21, 2006
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
St. Thomas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Friday December 22, 2006
[LWF News: LWF New Year Message: Overcome Pretense and Meet One Another as Human Beings]
[LWF News: Displaced Civilians Seek Protection in a South Darfur Camp]
[LWF News: A Unique Reformation Day for Tamil Nadu's First Lutheran Women Pastors]
[LWF News: ELCA Candidate for Ordination Lives with Faith and HIV]
[LWF News: LWF Treasurer Stoll Thanks Churches for Support to Endowment Fund]
[LWF News: Forum for Interfaith Dialogue Created in Iceland]
[LWF News: Church of Sweden Bishops Publish Episcopal Letter about Funerals]
[LWF News: Kazakhstan: A New Building for the Lutheran Church in Astana]
[LWF News: Kazakhstan: We are Only a Few In Kokshetau, But Over 66 Million Worldwide]
[LWF News: Regional Conference of LWF Member Churches in Russia and Baltic States ]
[LWF News: Swedish Lutheran and Mission Covenant Churches Sign Ecumenical Agreement]
[LWF News: Russian Church Defines Its Position]
[LWF News: North Elbian Synod Decides for New Bishop's Office]
[LWF News: ELCA Council Urges Synods to Join in LWF's 60th Anniversary Celebrations]
[LWF News: South African Lutheran Pastor Kistner Dies]
[LWF News: New Rules for Foreign Preachers in Denmark?]
[LWF News: Australian Lutherans Fail to Reach Majority Vote for Women's Ordination]
[LWF News: Antje Jackelén Is Bishop-Elect of Sweden's Lund Diocese]
[LWF News: Italian Lutheran Leader Elected to Protestant Churches' Governing Council]
[LWF News: Two Lutheran Churches in Norway Move Closer to Unity]
[NCC News: Christmas is not for children]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Back at 2006]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Episcopal Breakaway]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Partners in Care]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Nine Lessons and Carols: A Rite of Christmas]
Saturday December 23, 2006
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
December 24, 2006
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Veni Emmanuel" — Leo Sowerby
Entrance Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 257)
Light One Candle to Watch for Messaiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
Homily: "The Mary in All of Us" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly (reprinted in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Ave, Ave the Angel Sang — Robert Lau (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 265)
Communion Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 254)
Sending Hymn: Joy to the World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Postlude: Toccata on "Joy to the
World" — Craig Phillips
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Haeun Cho
Server: Sue Berg
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Bob and Janet Ellis
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Mary Sasse
Bread and Wine: Bruce and Susan Colston
Flowers: Marian Baughman and Dean and Sandy Arnold
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Eve (I) (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude: Noël: Grand jeu et duo — Louis-Claude Daquin
In dulci jubilo — Paul Manz
Carol Prelude on "Greensleeves" — M. Searle Wright
Entrance Hymn: O, Come, All Ye Faithful, stanzas 1-3 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 283)
Psalm Hymn: Joy To the World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Gospel Verse: O, Come, All Ye Faithful, stanza 4 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Mediation: "The End at the Beginning" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Go Tell It On the Mountain (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 290)
Offertory: Little Jesus, Sweetly Sleep — Alec Wyton
Offertory Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 279)
Carol During the Meal: Away in a Manger (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 278)
Carol During the Meal: What Child is This (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 296)
Carol During the Meal: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 276)
Children's Candle Procession: Silent Night (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 281)
Sending Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 270)
Postlude: In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Kathy McDonald
Acolyte: Sydney Arnold
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Fellowship/Reception at 10:00 p.m.
Prelude: Noël: Grand jeu et duo — Louis-Claude Daquin
In dulci jubilo — Paul Manz
Carol Prelude on "Greensleeves" — M. Searle Wright
Gèsu Bambino — Pietro Yon (Carolyn Sowinski, soprano)
Entrance Hymn: O, Come, All Ye Faithful (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 283)
Response: Angels We Have Heard on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 289)
Meditation: "The End of the Beginning" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: All My Heart Again Rejoices (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 273)
Offertory: Come to Bethlehem — Peter Warlock (Adult Choir)
Offertory Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 279)
Carol During the Meal: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 282)
Carol During the Meal: What Child is This (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 296)
Post Communion Hymn: Good Christian Friends Rejoice (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 288)
Hymn: Of the Father's Love Begotten, stanzas 1 & 5 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 295)
Hymn: Silent Night, Holy Night (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 281)
Recessional Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 270)
Postlude: In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Paul Reynolds
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Deborah O'Brien
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
We are grateful to those who have contributed the poinsettia plants that add to the festive surroundings and everyone who decorated with the hanging of the greens.
From Pastor Lyle and the Church Staff:
We are deeply grateful for your seasonal expressions of caring and appreciation for our work among you. We pray that each of you will be richly blessed throughout Christmastide and in the New Year!
December 25 to 29, 2006
Church Offices Closed
Monday December 25, 2006
Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday December 26, 2006
[LCMS News: Kieschnicks to ride LHM float in Rose Parade]
St Stephen, Deacon and Martyr (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday December 27, 2006
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop gives thanks for President Ford, his 'care-filled ministry']
[LCMS News: Lilly grant funds LCMS family`s study in England]
[LCMS News: Two years after tsunami: suffering, silver linings]
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday December 28, 2006
[ELCA News: Thrivent Foundation Awards ELCA Organizations $3 Million]
[LCMS News: 63rd LCMS convention meets in July]
[LCMS News: CTCR seeks top issues for next man-woman talks]
[LCMS News: CTCR responds to dissent over reports, actions]
[LCMS News: Lilly offers grants for pastors' sabbaticals]
[LCMS News: Commentary: Synod schools adapt to meet challenges]
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
Holy Family - Catholic Christian
Friday December 29, 2006
[ENS News: Episcopal parishes, National Cathedral set for Ford funeral rites]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Ahead to 2007]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Book Review: AFTER THIS by Alice McDermott]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Hajj]
Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday December 30, 2006
Karl Eagleman and Andrea Guerin Wedding
[WCC News: At the news of Saddam Hussein's death, WCC leader's hopes are for peace and end to violence]
December 31, 2006
First Sunday of Christmas
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen — Norman Warren
Entrance Hymn: The First Noel (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 300)
Hymn of Praise: Love Has Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 292)
Psalm Hymn: Joy to the World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Homily: Alicia Taylor-Byers
Hymn of the Day: Cold December Flies Away (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 299)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Noel — Claude Balbastiori
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Once in David's Royal City (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 269)
Communion Hymn: In the Bleak Midwinter (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 294)
Sending Hymn: Angels, From the Realms of Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 275)
Postlude: I Saw Three Ships — Richard Proulx
Presider: Pastor Walter Johnson
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Helen Mayfield
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeter: Marian Baughman
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe
Altar Care: Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: Martha Selk
Flowers: Dan and Gail Seegert
New Year's Eve (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Saturday 30 December 2006 13:15
