Thursday February 1, 2007
Death by Chocolate — An Interactive Murder Mystery with Dessert!
The proceeds from this event, held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas, will benefit Citizen Advocacy of South-Central Indiana. The cost is $15 per person and tickets are available at St. Thomas or Options for Better Living.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Late Night at LCM
Lutheran Campus Ministry students go bowling at Suburban Lanes. Cost is $1 per game and $2 shoe rental. Suburban Lanes is at 2634 North Walnut, about a quarter mile north of McDonalds and AAA.
Friday February 2, 2007
[ELCA News: Holy Land Lutheran Bishop Says Past 6 Months 'Disaster' for Middle East]
[ELCA News: Lutherans in Central Florida Stand By to Help After Deadly Storms]
[ENS News: Winter Talk XIX centers around Jamestown experience from Native point of view]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Conservative Jews and Gays]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mountaintop Removal Mining]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: McDonald's Gospel Chorus]
The Presentation of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday February 3, 2007
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.
Creative Way Spiritual Growth Group meets at 9:00 a.m.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly Planning Committee from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Liturgical Color: White)
February 4, 2007
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Légende — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Arise, Your Light Has Come! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 314)
Homily: "God Needs Us" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Christus: "There Shall a Star" — Felix Mendelssohn (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 817)
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 468)
Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 688)
Postlude: Grand Choeur
Triomphale — Alexandre Guilmant
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kris Frampton
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Ronna Papesh
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
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
Adult Forum: Culture of Conversation, led by Pastor Lyle McKee in the Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Légende — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Arise, Your Light Has Come! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 314)
Homily: "God Needs Us" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Sonata No. 3: "Adagio" — Alexandre Guilmant
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 817)
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 468)
Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 688)
Postlude: Grand Choeur
Triomphale — Alexandre Guilmant
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Jane Warner
Acolyte: Sydney Arnold
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Linda and Dominic Cuffia
Nursery: Mary Jane Krupinski and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Susan Lehr
Bread and Wine: Paul and Laurel Reynolds
Flowers: Doug Bauder
Lutheran Campus Ministry Students lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service. Today's lunch is provided by Jaydene Laros.
Souper Bowl Sunday
Come prepared with cans of soup or money which our Youth Group will collect and donate to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
Monday February 5, 2007
Spiritual Pilgrims meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutherans in Florida Clean Up, Offer Emotional Care]
[ENS News: Episcopal Urban Caucus to meet in North Carolina February 7-10]
The Martyrs of Japan, 1597 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday February 6, 2007
Planned Parenthood meets from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Community Hall.
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: Churches for Middle East Peace set for May 6-8 conference in Washington, D.C.]
[ENS News: Hellen Wangusa installed as Anglican Observer at the United Nations]
Wednesday February 7, 2007
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.
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.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Communications Committee Meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ENS News: Canada's Archbishop Andrew Hutchison preaches in Cuba]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop preaches in Cuba]
[ENS News: In Cuba, Presiding Bishop affirms 'sea of possibilities' for ending oppression]
Thursday February 8, 2007
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Office.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Late Night at LCM
Games Night at Rose House, beginning at 10:30 p.m. (or come at nine and help Liz watch Grey's Anatomy).
[ELCA News: ELCA, Episcopal Church Release Ecumenical Study Guide on Global Poverty]
[ELCA News: ELCA Discipline Hearing Committee Rules in Atlanta Case]
Friday February 9, 2007
[ENS News: Tanzania's Anglican Church to host Communion's Primates near 'Abode of Peace']
[ENS News: Lutheran, Episcopal Churches produce ecumenical study guide on global poverty and MDGs]
[ENS News: New Primates elected for Hong Kong, Middle East]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop brings message of 'Shalom' to Episcopal Urban Caucus conference]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: South Korean Missionaries]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Karma Zen Capitalism]
Saturday February 10, 2007
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
Hope - Dignity - Harmony - Joy Fair Trade from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Indiana Memorial Union Maple Room. ( A Presentation followed by Open Discussion)
Fair Trade Bloomington is a student-run initiative to inspire the Bloomington Community to open a nonprofit, fair trade, retail store.
The Community Call-Out Meeting will be held for the purpose of attracting interested partied, discussion of opportunities with the community, and finding members for the start-up board of Directors necessary to make this a reality. If you're looking to make a difference in the world, this is your opportunity!
For more information on Fair Trade visit Ten Thousand Villages or email Fair Trade Bloomington.
February 11, 2007
Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata No. 4 in B-flat: "Allegretto" — Felix Mendelssohn
Entrance Hymn: We Know That Christ is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)
Homily: "Sleeping with Bread" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Oh, What Their Joy (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Consolation in D-flat — Franz Liszt
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 754)
Communion Hymn: Blest Are They (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 728)
Sending Hymn: Sent Forth by God's Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 547)
Postlude: Sonata No. 4 in B-flat: "Allegro maestoso" — Felix Mendelssohn
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Hauen Cho
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Frank Nierzwicki and Paul Reynolds
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
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
Adult Forum: The Latter Day Saints, presented by Dr. Stephen Stein
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata No. 4 in B-flat: "Allegretto" — Felix Mendelssohn
Entrance Hymn: We Know That Christ is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)
Homily: "Sleeping with Bread" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Oh, What Their Joy (printed in the bulletin)
Responses to the Word
Offertory: Christus: "There Shall a Star" — Felix Mendelssohn
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 754)
Communion Hymn: Blest Are They (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 728)
Sending Hymn: Sent Forth by God's Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 547)
Postlude: Sonata No. 4 in B-flat: "Allegro maestoso" — Felix Mendelssohn
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Charles Sweet
Acolyte: Meg Garl
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Jerry and Betty Smith
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Lutheran Campus Ministry Students lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service.
Special Congregational Meeting following the late worship
The agenda is: Act on Council's recommendation regarding disposition of Capital Campaign Funds.
The Council will provide finger foods and beverages in the narthex. Folks will graze for a few minutes and then assemble in the Sanctuary for the meeting at approximately 12:45 p.m. Childcare will be provided during the meeting.
Harmony Music Group meets at 1:00 p.m.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.
[ENS News: House of Deputies president promises support to San Joaquin Episcopalians]
[ENS News: Mission: In Mexico, Griswolds visit Anglican charity 'Feed the Hungry']
Monday February 12, 2007
Visitation Group meets at 10:30 a.m. in Room 3.
Spiritual Pilgrims meets at 2:00 p.m. in Room 3.
Renewing Worship meets at 7:00 p.m.
We worship every week, but we rarely talk about it. This study will help us understand the deep traditions informing our liturgy and do a bit of introducing some of the features of the hymnal, Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: On 'Super Bowl Sunday' Lutherans Claim a Win with 'Souper Bowl of Caring']
[ELCA News: ELCA's 'Grace Matters' Features ABC News' Dr. Timothy Johnson Feb. 18]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church goes to court in Virginia to retain parishes' property]
Tuesday February 13, 2007
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
Tonight's Bible Study is cancelled due to the weather.
[ENS News: Consortium of Endowed Parishes will meet March 1-3 in Fort Lauderdale, FL]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed to Tanzania as Primates prepare to gather]
[ENS News: Shea joins religious delegation going to Iran to talk peace]
[ENS News: Jefferts Schori honors Absalom Jones for his friendship with God]
Wednesday February 14, 2007
Girl Scouts mmets at 10:00 a.m. in Room 7.
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.
[ENS News: Diocese of Louisiana responds to tornado damage]
[ENS News: Letter to Williams calls for rejection of alternative primatial oversight]
[ENS News: In Tanzania, Episcopal Church missionaries, Presiding Bishop share perspectives ]
Cyril, monk, 869; Methodius, bishop, 885; missionaries to the Slavs (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday February 15, 2007
Late Night at LCM
Bowling at Suburban Lanes from 10:30 to 11:55 p.m.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Leaders Join Call to Protect India's Drug Patent Laws]
[ENS News: Primates convene; Windsor response leads agenda]
[ENS News: New blog surveys media reports on Episcopal Church]
[ENS News: Primates engage in 'intense listening,' discuss Windsor response]
Friday February 16, 2007
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Other Leaders Call for Compassionate Federal Budget]
[ENS News: Planning for a pandemic: Resources for the Church in case of Avian flu]
[ENS News: SOUTH CAROLINA: Standing Committee asks other dioceses to reconsider withholding consent to Lawrence]
[ENS News: Christian Churches Together meeting stresses evangelism and an end to poverty]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop joins call for federal budget representing 'justice and compassion']
[ENS News: 'Groundwork III' in Spanish - Cultivando la Tierra - is available online]
[ENS News: Primates discuss Covenant, Listening Process; continue Windsor consideration]
[ENS News: Seven 'Global South' Primates refuse to share Holy Communion]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anglican Primates Meeting]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rod Dixon]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Christian Conservatives in 2008]
Saturday February 17, 2007
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
[ENS News: Millennium Development Goals, theological education addressed by Primates ]
[ENS News: In Tanzania, Carpenter's Kids transforms AIDS orphans' lives]
February 18, 2007
The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 664 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: How good, Lord, to be Here (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 315)
Hymn of Praise: All Glory Be to God on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 410)
Homily: "Fear and Foreboding" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Oh Wondrous Image, Vision Fair (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 316))
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Lift High the Cross — (arrangement, Donald Busarow) (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 838)
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 815)
Sending Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 424)
Postlude: Danse Fugée — Gaston Litaize
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: David and Debbie Nixon
Greeter: Paul and Laurel Reynolds
Nursery: Mary Sasse
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
Adult Forum: Christian Scientists, presented by Dr. Stephen Stein
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 664 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: How good, Lord, to be Here (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 315)
Hymn of Praise: All Glory Be to God on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 410)
Homily: "Fear and Foreboding" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Oh Wondrous Image, Vision Fair (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 316))
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Fairest Lord Jesus — (arrangement, David Sinden) (Children's Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 838)
Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 815)
Sending Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 424)
Postlude: Danse Fugée — Gaston Litaize
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Sharon Fawbush
Acolyte: Andrew Eichmiller
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Tim and Debbie Moore
Nursery: vicki Polansky and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Karen Blaisdell
Bread and Wine: Katie Anderson
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Lutheran Campus Ministry Students lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service. Today's lunch is provided by Rachel Erie.
Worship and the Arts Piano Concert at 4:00 p.m.
Pianist Joy Reeder will perform works by Chopin, Beethoven and Ligeti and will conclude with Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
Joy is a graduate student in the I.U. School of Music and one of the bright young stars in the studio of Menahem Pressler.
Prelude and Fugue in G Major, Book 1, No. 15 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata, Op. 101 — Ludwig van Beethoven
Polonaise Fantasy, Op. 61 — Frederic Chopin
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 — Franz Liszt
Sonata, Op.26: "IV. Fugue" — Samuel Barber
Youth Group will not meet so that those who wish may attend Ryan's ordination.
You are invited to the Ordination of Ryan Taylor-Byers at 6:00 p.m. at First United Church. There will be a reception following the service.
Martin Luther, renewer of the church, 1546 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday February 19, 2007
March Newsletter Deadline
Spiritual Pilgrims meets at 2:00 p.m
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Jefferts Schori calls for marking of ONE Sunday near beginning of Lent]
[ENS News: Design Group releases text of draft Anglican Covenant]
[ENS News: Primates endorse pastoral council, primatial vicar in closing communiqué]
[ENS News: Primates Meeting Communiqué]
Tuesday February 20, 2007
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The day before Ash Wednesday (and the start of Lent) is traditionally a time of celebration and feasting. Some call it Mardi Gras, others Carnivale; and still others refere to it as Shrove Tuesday. to celebrate the start of Lent, the Youth are hosting a church wide celebration of Shrove Tuesday. The Youth will be following tradition by serving a pancake and sausage dinner. The cost is $3 per person, not to exceed $12 per family. Please sign up in the narthex.
[ENS News: Start Up! Start Over! Congregational Development seminar registration opens]
[ENS News: A Season of Fasting: Reflections on the Primates Meeting]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop reflects on Primates' Meeting]
Rasmus Jensen, the first Lutheran pastor in North America, 1620 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday February 21, 2007
Ash Wednesday (Liturgical Color: Black)
Ash Wednesday Worship at Noon with Imposition of Ashes
Dessert and Discussion at 12:45 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. with Imposition of Ashes
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Out of the Depths I Cry to You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 600)
Invitation to Lent
Confession of Sin
Imposition of Ashes
Meditation on "Adore te devote" — Charles Callahan (Kari Isaacson, horn)Offertory Anthem: Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God — Carl Mueller (Adult Choir)
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Hymn: Just As I Am (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 592)
Eucharistic Hymn: Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 476)
Sending Hymn: The Glory of These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 320)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Lori Rowold
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Linda Zellmer
Usher: Kaye Hill
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Mary Sasse
Bread and Wine: Lynn and Carol Brown
[ENS News: Episcopal groups react to Primates' communiqué]
Thursday February 22, 2007
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ENS News: Listening & Lent: Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for imprisoned African cleric]
[ENS News: Episcopal bishops offer Tanzania communiqué reflections, predictions for future]
[ENS News: Church Pension Group begins study of lay employees]
Friday February 23, 2007
[ELCA News: LIRS Report Reveals Mistreatment of Detained Immigrant Families]
[ENS News: Ecumenical Advocacy Days to focus on children's]
[ENS News: House of Deputies president Bonnie Anderson issues statement on Primates' communiqué]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop sets live webcast to discuss current issues]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop briefs Church Center community on Primates]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anglican Primates Meeting]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Military Outreach Ministry]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ash Wednesday]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Hollywood, Religion, and the Real World]
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, 156 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, missionary to India, 1719 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday February 24, 2007
Brothers meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room 3.
St. Matthias, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
February 25, 2007
First Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Petit prelude — Joseph Jongen
Entrance Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)
Homily: "Temptation and Stewardship" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 319)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Jesu, Priceless Treasure — Paul Manz
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Lord, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 499)
Communion Hymn: I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 325)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 517)
Postlude: Four Pieces: "Chorale" — Joseph Jongen
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Linda Zellmer
Acolyte: Ben Eichmiller
Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
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
Adult Forum: Jehovah's Witnesses, presented by Dr. Stephen Stein
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Petit prelude — Joseph Jongen
Entrance Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)
Homily: "Temptation and Stewardship" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 319)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Out of the Depths — Carl Schalk (Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Lord, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 499)
Communion Hymn: I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 325)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 517)
Postlude: Four Pieces: "Chorale" — Joseph Jongen
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Jane Warner
Nursery: Rick and Rachel Stults
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Lynn and Carol Brown
Lutheran Campus Ministry Students lunch following the 11:00 a.m. service. Today's lunch is provided by Carolyn Sowinski
Elizabeth Fedde, deaconess, 1921 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday February 26, 2007
Renewing Worship meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
We worship every week, but we rarely talk about it. This study will help us understand the deep traditions informing our liturgy and do a bit of introducing some of the features of the hymnal, Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 12 and 13.
[ELCA News: College-Age Lutherans Head to U.S. Gulf Coast for Spring Break]
[ENS News: Anglican Women's Empowerment confronts plight of the girl child]
[ENS News: In Iran, religious delegation urges building bridges, deeper dialogue with US]
[ENS News: Virginia property litigation to continue, church's attorneys say]
[ENS News: Remembering Katrina: Louisiana diocese uses hammers, advocacy to house hurricane survivors]
Tuesday February 27, 2007
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
Girl Scouts meet at 6:30 p.m. in Community Hall.
[ELCA News: Louisiana Lutherans Voice Appreciation, Frustration Over Hurricane Response]
[ENS News: Living Stones helps participants learn about ministry development]
Wednesday February 28, 2007
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.
Lenten Worship at Noon.
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.
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m., presented by Andy Kotylo
Suite, Op. 5 — Maurice Duruflé
I. Prélude
II. Sicilienne
III. Toccata
Chorale, Op. 37, No. 4 — Joseph Jongen
Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m. Vespers '86
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop to discuss current issues in live webcast at 10 a.m.]
[ENS News: A conversation with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop engages in a live 'Conversation with the Church']
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's webcast gets reviews from participants, viewers]
Last update: Thursday 1 March 2007 12:30
