St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church

3800 East Third Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

News & Events — July 2007




June to September, 2007

Please note: Due to construction, no outside groups will be scheduled for facility use. Because of very limited space all church committees and groups should check with the church office before scheduling meetings to make sure there is space. Upon completion of construction, sometime this fall, we will welcome community groups to schedule the use of our facility

July 1 to 4, 2007

PILGRIMS (Grades 1-3) at Lutheran Hills

A great first camp experience for those entering grades 1-3. A shortened week allows four busy days of general camp activities geared towards a young age group. Enrollment is limited in order to keep living groups small and allow for extra individual attention. Activities: arts and crafts, singing, Bible study, games, swimming. $150.

July 1, 2007

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 13) (Liturgical Color: Green)

I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16: 8)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude in G Major, BWV 541/I — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Morning Has Broken (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 556)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21
Responsive Reading: Psalm 16
Second Lesson: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 9: 51-62

Homily: "Looking Forward" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 799)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Sonata No. 3: "Adagio" — Johannes Brahms

(Sarah Wangberg, violin)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 773)

Communion Hymn: Praise and Thanks and Adoration (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 783)

Sending Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 810)

Postlude: Fugue in G Major, BWV 541/II — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Bob Cutter

Acolyte: Alex Nixon

Server: Barb Unger

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeter: Mary Sasse

Council Coordinator: Rick Stults

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude in G Major, BWV 541/I — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Morning Has Broken (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 556)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21
Responsive Reading: Psalm 16
Second Lesson: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 9: 51-62

Homily: "Looking Forward" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 799)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Sonata No. 3: "Adagio" — Johannes Brahms

(Sarah Wangberg, violin)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 773)

Communion Hymn: Praise and Thanks and Adoration (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 783)

Sending Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 810)

Postlude: Fugue in G Major, BWV 541/II — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lynn Weddle

Lector: Carol Seaman

Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler

Server: Margrethe O'Connor

Ushers: Kaye Hill and Deborah Owens

Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl

Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien

Altar Care: Barb Unger and Renee Steele

Bread and Wine: Charles Sweet

Flowers: Matt and Tiffany Shupe

Culture of Conversation at 11:40 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Nursery Update

During this construction phase, there is no staffed nursery available. However, there is an area in Heritage Hall that parents are welcome to use to provide necessary care for their children.

Catherine Winkworth, 1878; John Mason Neale, 1866; hymnwriters (Liturgical Color: White)

Monday July 2, 2007

[ELCA News: ELCA to Offer Worship Jubilee 2007 in Chicago, August 3-6]

[ENS News: Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries explores diversity and leadership as themes of 34th consultation]

[ENS News: Survey of Episcopal Church lay employees underway]

[ENS News: Stay calm amid tensions, Bonnie Anderson urges Rio Grande Episcopalians]

[ENS News: Executive Council thanks covenant study guide responders]

Joshua Lipe's Birthday
Reneé Steele's Birthday

Tuesday July 3, 2007

[ELCA News: The Rev. S. Anita Stauffer, Lutheran Author, Researcher, Dies]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls for Increase in Children's Health Program]

[ENS News: Campus ministry conference offers rejuvenation]

[ENS News: Church Publishing introduces Revised Common Lectionary resources]

[ENS News: Episcopal Relief and Development responds to disasters in South Carolina, New Jersey]

[ENS News: University of the South begins 150th anniversary celebration on Lookout Mountain]

[ENS News: Los Angeles diocese prevails again in parish property dispute]

Janet Ellis' Birthday

July 4 to 14, 2007

Seventh USA International Harp Competition, sponsored by the Jacobs School of Music.

Wednesday July 4, 2007

Church Office Closed

Thursday July 5, 2007

[ELCA News: ELCA Names Rossing Phy\ sics Scholarship Recipients]

[ELCA News: ELCA Committee on Appeals Rules in Atlanta Discipline Case]

[ELCA News: 'Chinese Lutheran Book of Worship' Now Available]

[ENS News: Woman's Day gift]

[ENS News: Episcopal Mission Exchange helps rebuild lives, hurricane-damaged homes in Alabama]

[LWF News: LWF World Service to Set Up Office in Chad]

[WCC News: Regional networks meeting to examine impact of migration on the church across the Mediterranean region]

MacKenzie Colston's Birthday

Friday July 6, 2007

[ELCA News: A Spiritual Recovery Two Years After Hurricane Katrina]

[ENS News: In Brazil, Presiding Bishop begins visits with Province, local dioceses]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Involuntary Commitment]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jesus Christ Superstar]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Latin Mass]

Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Allison Rullman's Birthday
Marcus Westphal's Birthday

Saturday July 7, 2007

Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Mychal Doering's Birthday

July 8 to 13, 2007

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. $260.

Sr. High Servant Camp at Lutheran Hills

A Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon camp week that includes familiar camp activities with a "servant" theme. High school campers will assist with Habitat-For-Humanity type Humanity service projects in the Lutheran Hills area and with general on-site camp property projects. Participants must be entering grades 10-12. $260.

July 8, 2007

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 14) (Liturgical Color: Green)

All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name. (Psalm 66: 4)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude on "Farewell, Good Friends" — Emma Lou Diemer

Entrance Hymn: Open Your Ears, O Faithful People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 519)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Isaiah 66: 10-14
Responsive Reading: Psalm 66: 1-9
Second Lesson: Galatians 6: 1-16
Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20

Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: In Christ Called to Baptize (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 575)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Sonata No. 6, Op. 5 — Johann Joachim Quantz

(Anna and Sarah Isaacson, flute duo)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 487)

Communion Hymn: Come, Let Us Eat (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 491)

Sending Hymn: Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 663)

Postlude: Fanfare — Kenneth Leighton

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Mike Laros

Acolyte: Kaleb Rich

Server: Kay Isaacson

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeter: David Ellies

Council Coordinator: Kari Isaacson

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude on "Farewell, Good Friends" — Emma Lou Diemer

Entrance Hymn: Open Your Ears, O Faithful People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 519)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Isaiah 66: 10-14
Responsive Reading: Psalm 66: 1-9
Second Lesson: Galatians 6: [1-6] 7-16
Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20

Children's Message

Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: In Christ Called to Baptize (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 575)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Sonata No. 6, Op. 5 — Johann Joachim Quantz

(Anna and Sarah Isaacson, flute duo)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 487)

Communion Hymn: Come, Let Us Eat (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 491)

Sending Hymn: Spread, Oh, Spread, Almight Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 663)

Postlude: Fanfare — Kenneth Leighton

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor

Lector: Jennifer Garl

Acolyte: Jacob Buhr

Server: Charles Sweet

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeters: Eric and Kari Isaacson

Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe

Altar Care: Laurel Reynolds and Nona Johnson

Bread and Wine: Lester and Gladys Dorman

Flowers: Edwin and Pauline Caldwell

Nursery Update

During this construction phase, there is no staffed nursery available. However, there is an area in Heritage Hall that parents are welcome to use to provide necessary care for their children.

Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m.

Monday July 9, 2007

[ENS News: Union of Black Episcopalians examine reconciliation at annual conference]

[ENS News: ERD responds to flooding in Pakistan]

[ENS News: Brazil, U.S.- based churches share common mission]

Tim Garl's Birthday
Mark Savage's Birthday

Tuesday July 10, 2007

[ENS News: Seminary theologians join in celebration of Episcopal Church history]

[LWF News: Theologians Propose Responses to Counter “Empire”]

[LWF News: Mozambique: LWF AIDS Activists Bring Hope to Communities]

[NCC News: Vatican statement reaffirms ecumenical nature of church council]

[WCC News: Church representatives pleased with Global Forum on Migration and Development]

[WCC News: WCC deputy general secretary comments on the document issued today by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith]

Wednesday July 11, 2007

Worship with Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m. using setting 10 of Evangelical Lutheran Worship.

[ELCA News: ELCAPresiding Bishop Responds to Vatican Statement on Nature of the Church]

[ENS News: Presiding Officers appoint covenant-response group]

[ENS News: Brazil talks renew mutual mission]

[LWF News: Namibian Lutheran Woman Receives Global Award for HIV and AIDS Work]

[UCC News: Pope says Protestants not churches 'in the proper sense']

[UCC News: World Alliance of Reformed Churches questions Vatican statement on status of Reformed churches]

Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday July 12, 2007

[ELCA News: Richard Magnus, Head of ELCA Outreach, Congregational Mission, to Retire]

[ENS News: Groundbreaking set for John T. Walker Center in Washington, D.C.]

[UCC News: UCC's ecumenical officer expresses concern over Vatican document]

[WCC News: Overcoming poverty in Africa as big a task as fighting colonialism, Kobia says in Tanzania]

[WCC News: Young Muslims, Jews and Christians share prayers, meals and dish-washing at Bossey]

Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)

Pauline Caldwell's Birthday

Friday July 13, 2007

[ENS News: Monastery gives troops a place to heal]

[ENS News: Lady Bird Johnson to be remembered In Episcopal services]

[LWF News: LWF Member Churches in Latin America Seek Deeper Relations as Communion]

[LWF News: Finland: Sudanese Anglican Ordained in Oulu’s Lutheran Cathedral]

[LWF News: LWF Publication: Faith and Human Rights – Voices from the Lutheran Communion]

[LWF News: LWF Member Churches in Latin America Seek Deeper Relations as Communion]

[LWF News: The Apostolicity of the Church: Lutheran-Roman Catholic Commission Document]

[LWF News: LWF Studies’ Book on Poverty and the Mission of the Church in Africa]

[LWF News: Third Meeting of the Lutheran-Mennonite International Study Commission]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: God Not Guns]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Holocaust Forgiveness Advocate Eva Kor]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dalai Lama Art Exhibit]

Saturday July 14, 2007

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Samuel Polansky's Birthday

July 15 to 20, 2007

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. $260.

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. $260.

July 15, 2007

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 15) (Liturgical Color: Green)

Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. (Psalm 25: 4)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Psalm Prelude, Op. 32, No. 2 — Herbert Howells

Entrance Hymn: O God Beyond All Praising (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 880)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30: 9-14
Responsive Reading: Psalm 25: 1-10
Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37

Homily: "The Fruits of Faith" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Where Cross the Crowded WAys of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 719)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Tune in E (in the style of John Stanley — George Thalben-Ball

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)

Communion Hymn: Let Justice Flow Like Streams (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 717)

Sending Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)

Postlude: Paean — Herbert Howells

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Elizabeth Constantine

Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Acolyte: David Polansky

Server: Sue Berg

Usher: Frank Nierzwicki

Greeter: Shirley Mingee

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Psalm Prelude, Op. 32, No. 2 — Herbert Howells

Entrance Hymn: O god Beyond All Praising (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 880)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30: 9-14
Responsive Reading: Psalm 25: 1-10
Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37

Homily: "The Fruits of Faith" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 719)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Tune in E (in the style of John Stanley — George Thalben-Ball

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)

Communion Hymn: Let Justice Flow Like Streams (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 717)

Sending Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)

Postlude: Paean — Herbert Howells

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Margrethé O'Connor

Lector: Jane Warner

Acolyte: Hannah Fidler

Server: Sandy Arnold

Ushers: Dean Arnold and Tim Moore

Greeter: Marilyn Kelly

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Jean Brown and Reneé Steele

Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon

Flowers: Carl Ziegler

Nursery Update

During this construction phase, there is no staffed nursery available. However, there is an area in Heritage Hall that parents are welcome to use to provide necessary care for their children.

Jared Dettmer, former IU student and Lutheran Campus Ministry participant, will be here to discuss his book "Going Through Hell With God". Before Jared began this book, he was a healthy, athletic young man attending Trinity Seminary with the intention of becoming an ELCA pastor. In the winter of 2003, Jared began experiencing a physical imbalance that forced him to change every aspect of his life. This book is for anyone who has experienced disappointment, pain, loss or the unknown and wants to rediscover their faith.

Vladimir, first Christian ruler of Russia, 1015; Olga, confessor, 969 (Liturgical Color: White)

Matt Keadle's Birthday
Misty White's Birthday

Monday July 16, 2007

Opening of the Congregation Beth Shalom Art Show at 7:00 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy wine and hors d'ouevres.

[ELCA News: Kathy Magnus, Lutheran World Federation Regional Officer, to Retire]

[ELCA News: Thousands of ELCA Teenagers Head for New Orleans in 2009]

[ENS News: Sudanese priest re-visits home country, sees growth of Christianity]

[NCC News: Letty Russell dies at 77]

[NCC News: Most Christians support Israel AND Palestine, and oppose a war with Iran, say NCC leaders]

July 17 to 20, 2007

Congregation Beth Shalom Art Show from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

[ELCA News: Kathy Magnus, Lutheran World Federation Regional Officer, to Retire]

[ENS News: Sudanese priest re-visits home country, sees growth of Christianity]

Tuesday July 17, 2007

[ENS News: Annual Jonathan Daniels and All Martyrs of Alabama pilgrimage set for August 11]

[ENS News: ERD's 2006 Annual Summary now available online]

[ENS News: Presiding Bishop joins religious leaders praising Bush administration for North Korea agreement]

[ENS News: Faith leaders call for new covenant with American, world farmers]

[LWF News: Lutherans Share a North American Response to AIDS Pandemic at Global Women’s Gathering]

[NCC News: NCC committee offers Sudan DVD resource]

[NCC News: NCC Eco-justice sermon nationally published and broadcast]

Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, 1566 (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday July 18, 2007

Haugen Vespers at 7:00 p.m.

[LWF News: Poverty Is a Major Cause of Rural Migration in Haiti]

[LWF News: LWF Consultation Focuses on Violence and Migration in Central America and the Caribbean]

[LWF News: LWF Empowers Communities in Colombia to Resist Armed Actors and Initiate Development Projects]

[LWF News: Women Challenge Faith Leaders Over Slow Pace in AIDS Response]

[LWF News: Lutheran Delegates Say AIDS Summit Successfully Mobilized Women's Action]

[LWF News: ]

[PNS News: Youth Triennium kicks off with plea to be 'God's agents of disruption,' breaking down categories that divide]

[PNS News: Exhibit displays Sallman's iconic images of Christ]

Thursday July 19, 2007

[ELCA News: ELCA, Other Faith Groups Press Agriculture Committee for Farm Bill Reform]

[ELCA News: ELCA Membership Drops 1.6 Percent to 4.8 Million in 2006]

[ELCA News: ELCA Secretary Calls for Continued LCMS, ELCA Conversations]

[ENS News: Brazil plane crash victims mourned in cathedral service, Primates' prayers]

[ENS News: Ecuador dioceses welcome Presiding Bishop]

[WCC News: WCC salutes two member churches' reconciliation]

Carl Ziegler's Birthday

Friday July 20, 2007

[ENS News: A conversation about prison ministry with Petero Sabune]

[ENS News: Trinity Wall Street to convene partnership of Anglican bishops]

[ENS News: For Native peoples, 'God Is Still Red']

[ENS News: Global South Primates vow to continue violating Episcopal Church boundaries]

[LWF News: Union Says Danish Pastors Are Leaving Because of Stress]

[LWF News: Lutherans and Anglicans in Canada Celebrate Six Years of Full Communion]

[LWF News: Communication Networks Like KALME Preserve the Community of Churches]

[LWF News: Finland: New Phase for Women's Ordination Issue]

[LWF News: LWF 11th Assembly in 2010 Will Be a Milestone]

[LWF News: Mauritanian Delegation to UN Meeting Speaks Out on Women's Discrimination]

[LWF News: LWF Supports Mauritanian Women's Struggle to End Harmful Practice ]

[LWF News: Germany: Mutual Recognition of Baptism]

[LWF News: LWF Launches Blog for Young Adults]

[LWF News: USD 76.6 Million for LWF Projects and Programs in 2006]

[LWF News: Michael Bünker Is New Lutheran Bishop in Austria]

[LWF News: Rev. John Nunes Is New President of Lutheran World Relief]

[LWF News: Malasusa Elected Presiding Bishop of Tanzanian Church]

[LWF News: Canadian Lutherans Participate in Ceremony to Reaffirm Aboriginal Covenant]

[NCC News: NCC ecumenical conference marks 50 years]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Green House Nursing Homes]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Missionary Doctor Mark Jacobson]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Buddhist Ash Interment]

Saturday July 21, 2007

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Retired's Group Dinner and Concert

Dinner at Mayfield's MCL Cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. and carpooling to McCormicks Creek State Park to hear the Bloomington Community Band. The Band Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring a folding lawn chair for comfortable seating. Join us for dinner and/or the concert. RSVP to Jane Warner.

Kari Isaacson's Birthday
Alexis Smith's Birthday

July 22 to 27, 2007

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (Grades 4-10) at Lutheran Hills

A special week offered at Lutheran Hills. Performing Arts Camp is for youth who love singing and performing. Campers spend 4-5 hours each day working on a high energy Christian musical. A final choreographed production is presented to parents, families, and participants of XYZ Day on Friday afternoon, July 27 at 2:00 pm. Mr. Bob Sisson returns for his 12th season as director. $260.

GUITAR CAMP (Grades 6-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week for beginning guitarists who want to learn to play their favorite camp songs, refine guitar skills, or simply want to learn playing the guitar for the first time. Along with the usual great camp activities, participants spend three hours daily in class. Luke Simpson, professional musician, will lead the program and be assisted by other guitar-playing summer staff. Participants will take home a personal copy of the camp songbook, give a guitar concert at a local nursing home, and play a concert for family members prior to Friday afternoon pickup on July 27th. (This same program is also offered at Lake Luther, June 10-15). $260.

July 22, 2007

Mary Magdalen, Apostle (Liturgical Color: White)

O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? (Psalm 15: 1)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Sonata in d mnor: Adagio - Allegro — Benedetto Marcello

(Hannah Fidler, recorder)

Entrance Hymn: O Worship the King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 842)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Ruth 1: 6-18
Responsive Reading: Psalm 73: 23-29
Second Lesson: Acts 13: 26-33a
Holy Gospel: John 20: 1-2, 11-18

Homily: "An Unconventional Saint" — Pastor Walt Johnson

Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Petite symphonie, Op. 109, NO. 2 — Charles Dancla

(Mailyn Fidler and Delaney Hart, violin duo)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 484)

Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 754)

Sending Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)

Postlude: Tuba Tune — C. S. Lang

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Alison Kaiser

Lector: Jim Eagleman

Acolyte: Allison Buhr

Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg

Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman

Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Petite symphonie, Op. 109, No. 2 — Charles Dancia

(Mailyn Fidler and Delaney Hart, violin duo)

Entrance Hymn: O Worship the King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 842)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Ruth 1: 6-18
Responsive Reading: Psalm 73: 23-29
Second Lesson: Acts 13: 26-33a
Holy Gospel: John 20: 1-2, 11-18

Homily: "An Unconventional Saint" — Pastor Walt Johnson

Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)

Responses to the Word

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Sonata in d minor: Adagio - Allegro — Benedetto Marcello

(Hannah Fidler, recorder)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 484)

Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very thought of You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 754)

Sending Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)

Postlude: Tuba Tune — C. S. Lang

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Emily Garl

Lector: Janet Ellis

Acolyte: Meg Garl

Server: Helen Mayfield

Ushers: Phil and Lissa May

Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults

Council Coordinator: David Nixon

Altar Care: Jean Brown and Susan Lehr

Bread and Wine: Tim and Debbie Moore

Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold

Nursery Update

During this construction phase, there is no staffed nursery available. However, there is an area in Heritage Hall that parents are welcome to use to provide necessary care for their children.

Congregation Beth Shalom Art Show from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalene (Liturgical Color: White)

Hayley Chrzastowski's Birthday

Monday July 23, 2007

[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Awards 41 Grants to Promote Health]

[ENS News: Province VIII youth gather in Salt Lake City]

[ENS News: Media relations, public information resources launched at Episcopal Church Center]

[ENS News: Faith and Order conference explores history of ecumenical movement, looks to future]

[NCC News: NCC ecumenists told they are 'salt of the earth']

Birgitta of Sweden, 1373 (Liturgical Color: White)

Laurel Reynolds' Birthday

Tuesday July 24, 2007

[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Assembly to Consider 125 Memorials from Synods]

[ENS News: Strengthening black congregations focus of fall conference]

[ENS News: Accessibility is church's goal, must become 'the norm']

Pioneer Day - Mormon Christian

Tisha B'Av

Wednesday July 25, 2007

[ELCA News: Income for ELCA Congregations Almost $2.75 Billion in 2006]

[ENS News: Children's healthcare coverage concerns raised by diverse national leadership]

St. James the Elder, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)

Thursday July 26, 2007

[ELCA News: ELCA, Other Faith Groups Urge Farm Bill Reform to Help Farmers in Need]

[ENS News: Hallelujah Housing: ERD joins affordable housing partnership in Mississippi]

[LWF News: Bolivian Lutheran Church Builds on Teamwork and Improved Communication]

Friday July 27, 2007

XYZ Senior Citizen Day at Lutheran Hills

XYZ Day is the annual gathering of senior citizens from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Lutheran Hills program includes morning Bible study, a noon luncheon, and the Lutheran Hills Performing Arts Camp final performance at 2:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Committee on Older Adult Ministry and is FREE to senior citizens and their guests.

The Retired's Group will meet at Church at 9:15 a.m. to carpool Reservations are required; please RSVP to Jane Warner.

[LWF News: An Opportunity to Support the Communion's Worldwide Activities]

[PNS News: Montreat surpasses $20 million endowment goal]

[PNS News: Habitat co-founder raises funds to restore vandalized Presbyterian cemetery in Egypt]

[RCA News: Reformed Authors Offer New Resources]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Exonerated Prisoners]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religion and the Simpsons]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pew Muslim Surveys]

Jaydene Laros' Birthday
Dawn Smith's Birthday
Carolyn Sowinski's Birthday

July 28 to August 1, 2007

LCMS Youth Gathering in Orlando

Saturday July 28, 2007

Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.

Adam Reynolds' Birthday

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750; Heinrich Schütz, 1672; George Frederick Handel, 1759; musicians (Liturgical Color: White)

Adam Reynolds' Birthday

July 29 to August 3, 2007

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. $260.

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. $260.

July 29, 2006

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 17) (Liturgical Color: Green)

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalm 138: 8)
Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Aria on a Chaconne — Joel Martinson

Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)

(organ introduction by Paul Manz)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Genesis 18: 20-32
Responsive Reading: Psalm 138
Second Lesson: Colossians 2: 6-19]
Holy Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13

Homily: "A Few for the Many" — Pastor Walt Johnson

Hymn of the Day: Our Father, God in Heaven Above (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 746)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Let us Break Bread Together — Dale Wood

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)

Communion Hymn: Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 745)

Sending Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 742)

Postlude: Postlude for a Festival Day — Joel Martinson

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Gary Ingersoll

Lector: Linda Zellmer

Acolyte: Ellie Delap

Server: David Ellies

Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering

Greeter: Kathleen Boggess

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Aria on a Chaconne — Joel Martinson

Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)

(organ introduction by Paul Manz)

Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Genesis 18: 20-32
Responsive Reading: Psalm 138
Second Lesson: Colossians 2: 6-19]
Holy Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13

Homily: "A Few for the Many" — Pastor Walt Johnson

Hymn of the Day: Our Father, God in Heaven Above (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 746)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Let us Break Bread Together — Dale Wood

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)

Communion Hymn: Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 745)

Sending Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 742)

Postlude: Postlude for a Festival Day — Joel Martinson

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski

Lector: Doug Doblar

Acolyte: Sarah Julovich

Server: Sharon Fawbush

Ushers: Ben and Sam Eichmiller

Greeters: Deborah O'Brien

Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl

Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Pauline Caldwell

Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai

Flowers: David Ellies and Dean and Sandy Arnold

Nursery Update

During this construction phase, there is no staffed nursery available. However, there is an area in Heritage Hall that parents are welcome to use to provide necessary care for their children.

Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany (Liturgical Color: White)

Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, 1030 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Monday July 30, 2007

[ENS News: Province IV Youth Event makes its mission in Katrina rebuilding]

[ENS News: Retired Indianapolis Bishop Edward Jones dies at 78]

[WCC News: Christians around the world to pray for peace on 21 September]

Tuesday July 31, 2007

[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Assembly to Worship, Hear Bible Studies]

[ENS News: Grace Cathedral to host first annual writers conference]

[ENS News: Presiding Bishop urges advocacy, prayers for peace in Southern Sudan]

[ENS News: Colombia diocese's care for neediest affirmed by Presiding Bishop]

[PNS News: Korean Presbyterians urge prayer for hostages held in Afghanistan]

[WCC News: Sri Lanka to receive first ecumenical solidarity mission with churches facing conflict situations]

[WCC News: Patriarch Teoctist: prominent Christian leader, sincere and good promoter of ecumenical relations]

Hannah Wood's Birthday

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