Wednesday August 1, 2007
[ACNS News: Mothers' Union Baghdad addresses humanitarian crisis]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Uses Athletic, Musical Abilities to Raise Money for Ending Hunger]
[ENS News: Network delegates seek end to property litigation]
Fast in honor of Holy Mother of Lord Jesus - Orthodox Christian
Ron Brown's Birthday
Thursday August 2, 2007
[ELCA News: Lutherans Support People in Africa, Asia and Middle East]
[ELCA News: ELCA Pastor to Preach on 'Day 1']
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishops Offer Hope After Minneapolis Bridge Collapse]
[ENS News: Organizational effectiveness plan set for Episcopal Church Center]
[ENS News: Minneapolis bridge collapse prompts prayers and support]
[UCC News: Lutherans take up sexuality debate — again]
[WCC News: Young Muslims, Jews and Christians share "spiritual free-diving" experience]
August 3 to 5, 2007
FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND at Lutheran Hills
A special weekend (Friday evening through Sunday noon) for families of all shapes and sizes. Housing is provided comfortable Shedron Lodge, our cabins, or tent/RV camping at our lake campground. For more information, check out the Family Camp page.
Friday August 3, 2007
[ELCA News: Thrivent Financial Employee Dies in Minneapolis Bridge Collapse]
[ENS News: Ecuador Episcopalians welcome Presiding Bishop]
[NCC News: Summer time, and the water is sacred]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Georgia Sex Offender Law]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rick and Kay Warren]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Church of Baseball]
Saturday August 4, 2007
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.
[ENS News: South Carolina re-elects Mark Lawrence as bishop]
August 5 to 8, 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.
August 5, 2007
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 18) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Count Your Blessings — Dan Miller
Entrance Hymn: We Praise You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 870)
Homily: "It's God's — Not "Mine"" — Jeff Schacht
Hymn of the Day: How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 580)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Abendlied & traumerei — Robert Schumann
(Kari Isaacson, horn)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 685)
Communion Hymn: What a Fellowship, What a Joy Devine (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 774)
Sending Hymn: All My Hope on God Is Founded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 757)
Postlude: Sonata No. 1: "Final" — Alexandre Guilmant
Presider: Pastor Walt Johnson
Deacon: Gary Ingersoll
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz
Greeters: Bruce and Susan Colston
Council Coordinator: Rick Stults
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Count Your Blessings — Dan Miller
Entrance Hymn: We Praise You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 870)
Homily: "It's God's — Not "Mine"" — Jeff Schacht
Hymn of the Day: How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 580)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Abendlied & traumerei — Robert Schumann
(Kari Isaacson, horn)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 685)
Communion Hymn: What a Fellowship, What a Joy Devine (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 774)
Sending Hymn: All My Hope on God Is Founded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 757)
Postlude: Sonata No. 1: "Final" — Alexandre Guilmant
Presider: Pastor Walt Johnson
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Dean Arnold
Acolyte: Jacob Buhr
Server: Rita Pavolka
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Dennis and Carolyn DeLap
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Mary Sasse
Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Flowers: Carl Ziegler
The rose on the altar announces the birth of Natalie Rei Johnson, daughter of Sara [Fawbush] & Tim Johnson and granddaughter of Rance and Sharon Fawbush.
August 6 to 12, 2007
ELCA Churchwide Assembly at Navy Pier, Chicago
Monday August 6, 2007
[ENS News: Ecumenical Eco-Justice program urges wise summertime water ethic]
[ENS News: In Minneapolis, interfaith service for bridge victims draws more than 1,400]
[WCC News: Progress towards a Christian code of conduct on religious conversion]
Tuesday August 7, 2007
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Highlights Churchwide Assembly Topics]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Opens with Worship]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Rules of Organization and Procedure]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Greeted By Host Bishop]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives First Ballot Results for Presiding Bishop]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Affirms 'Evangelical Lutheran Worship']
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Re-Elects Mark Hanson Presiding Bishop]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Seeks to Expand "Welcome" for Returning Military Veterans]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Calls for Social Statement on Criminal Justice by 2013]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Affirms 'Book of Faith' Bible-Study Initiative]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Chaplain Thank Church for Privilege to Serve]
[ENS News: Women's Ministries Minneapolis gathering to present Beijing Circles]
[NCC News: NCC names veteran community activist and pastor to serve as Program Director for Women's Ministry]
[UCC News: Japanese church leader hails U.S. resolution on WWII-era 'comfort women']
Bruce Colston's Birthday
Lucille Ricketts' Birthday
Wednesday August 8, 2007
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Update on Evangelism Strategy]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Message of 'The Apostle Paul']
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Expresses Concern for Genocide in Darfur]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Presiding Bishop's Report]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Opposes Escalation of Iraq War]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Bible Study Focused on Human Sexuality]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Report on Financial Status of the Church]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Reminded by Keynote Speaker to Pay Attention to Women]
[PNS News: Presbyterian Foundation cited for socially responsible investing]
[UCC News: UCC leaders 'indignant' over FCC staff dismissal of 'Stillspeaking' ad complaint]
Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221 (Dominicans) (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday August 9, 2007
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Casts First Ballot For Secretary]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Report on Church Engagement in Justice for Women]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears About, Recommits To Lutheran Anti-Hunger Efforts]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Final Report of Secretary]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Nominees For ELCA Secretary]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Extends Full Communion Relationship with Moravian Church]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Sends Memorials on Same-Sex Blessings to Task Force]
[ENS News: Evangelical Lutheran Church holds biennial Churchwide Assembly in Chicago]
[PNS News: Religious coalition decries Bush's new interrogation tactics]
[UCC News: Eighty-two gay Lutheran clergy out themselves to promote ELCA policy change]
[WCC News: Seeking peace between north and south]
Brenda Julovich's Birthday
August 10 to 12, 2007
Ohio Celebrates the 550th Anniversary of the Moravian Church
All Moravians and friends are invited to a celebration of the 550th Anniversary of the Moravian Church, sponsored by the Ohio Moravian Ministries Commission, August 10-12, 2007.
Friday August 10, 2007
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Greeting from ELCIC National Bishop]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Continues Bible Study on Sexuality]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Greetings from Ecumenical Guests]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Narrows Field for Secretary to Three]
[ELCA News: Paul Schreck, David Swartling to be on Final Ballot for ELCA Secretary]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Greeted by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service]
[ENS News: General Seminary begins major environmental initiative, converts to energy-efficient geothermal system]
[LWF News: Indian Ruling against Pharmaceutical Giant a Victory for Global Public Health]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: South Korean Missionaries]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religions of New Mexico]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Church of Baseball]
[UCC News: Grant approved to involve Connecticut UCC churches in universal health care advocacy]
[UCC News: U.S. church leaders want presidential hopefuls to tackle Middle East]
Lawrence, deacon, martyr, 258 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday August 11, 2007
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly to Consider Paul Schreck, David Swartling for Secretary]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Welcomes LCMS President]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts Education Social Statement]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Greeted by Lutheran Youth Organization]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Bible Study on Christian Freedom]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Greetings from Women of the ELCA]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Welcomes LMM President]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Approves Budgets for 2008 and 2009]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Elects David Swartling Secretary of the ELCA]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Listens to Youth Voice at Assembly]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Honors Lowell Almen With Servus Dei Medal]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Adopts 21 Changes to Constitution, Bylaws]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Encourages Restraint in Discipline of Congregations, Leaders]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Requests Clarification of Bishops' Accountability]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Requests HIV and AIDS Strategy Development]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Acts to Strengthen the Church's Financial Future]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Multicultural Ministries Report]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Receives Report from Lutheran Disaster Response]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears Bible Study on Lutheran Ethics]
[ELCA News: 2009 ELCA Assembly Scheduled for Minneapolis]
Clare, Abbess of San Damiano, 1253 (Liturgical Color: White)
Caleb Winningham's Birthday
August 12, 2007
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 19) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on "St. Anne" — Paul Manz
Entrance Hymn: God Is Here! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 526)
Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: O God, Our Help In Ages Past (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 632)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Clarinet Concerto, K. 622: "Adagio" — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(Chris Chance, clarinet)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thee We Adore, O Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 476)
Communion Hymn: In Thee Is Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 867)
Sending Hymn: God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 771)
Postlude: In Thee Is Gladness, BWV 615 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Allison Kaiser
Lector: Gail Seegert
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: John and Reneé Steele
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on "St. Anne" — Paul Manz
Entrance Hymn: God Is Here! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 526)
Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: O God, Our Help In Ages Past (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 632)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Clarinet Concerto, K. 622: "Adagio" — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(Chris Chance, clarinet)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thee We Adore, O Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 476)
Communion Hymn: In Thee Is Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 867)
Sending Hymn: God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 771)
Postlude: In Thee Is Gladness, BWV 615 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Deb Moore
Acolyte: Kaleb Rich
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Mary Hawkins
Flowers: Deborah O'Brien
The rose on the altar announces the birth of Brogan Shane, born August 7 to Laura and Shane Hanna. Proud grandparents are Darrell and Kathleen Boggess.
Congregation Council meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Girl Scout Office.
Monday August 13, 2007
[ENS News: Myanmar mission team finds hope amid instability]
[ENS News: Lutheran assembly calls for restraint in disciplining gay partnered clergy]
[ENS News: Seminary deans discuss opening schools' resources to entire church]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Appeals for Safe Return of South Korean Hostages]
[NCC News: Anti-immigrant sentiment is 'racism' declares Edgar]
[UCC News: Cathedral of Hope UCC takes in $3.1 million in single offering for interfaith chapel]
[UCC News: Micronesian congregation in Missouri - where shootings killed three - was planning to join UCC in September]
Florence Nightingale, 1910; Clara Maas, 1901; renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday August 14, 2007
[ACNS News: Communique of the Anglican Jewish Commission]
[LWF News: Ecuadoran Government Invites Lutheran Churches to Participate in Foreign Debt Audit]
[PNS News: Farrell brings passion and experience to World Mission leadership]
[UCC News: Acting president named for Eden Seminary during Greenhaw's sabbatical]
[WCC News: Six countries' churches as watchdog for Six Party Talks]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary meets with families of Korean hostages]
Maximillian Kolbe, 1941; Kaj Munk, 1944; martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
Penny Pennington's Birthday
Wednesday August 15, 2007
Worship at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Hears From Lutheran Bishop of the Holy Land]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Calls for Recommitment to Israel, Palestine Strategy]
[ELCA News: ELCA Assembly Elects Council, Committee, Board Members]
[PNS News: Appeal hearing in Spahr same-sex marriage case set for Friday]
[UCC News: New UCC campaign launched to gather 100,000 anti-war signatures before October 7]
[WCC News: Christian code of conduct on religious conversion wins broader backing]
Mary, Mother of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic Christian
Dormition of the Theotokos - Orthodox Christian
Cole Grupenhoff's Birthday
Thursday August 16, 2007
Safe Sanctuary Task Force meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 17.
[PNS News: Oct. 21 designated Bread Sunday: Anti-hunger group offers free worship resources]
[UCC News: Largest global Christian groups appear to agree on conversion 'code of conduct']
[UCC News: Moyers outselling Edelman, Obama in post-Synod DVD sales]
Friday August 17, 2007
[ELCA News: ELCA Helps Fund Flood-Relief Efforts in South Asia]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Support Cyclone-Relief Efforts in Madagascar]
[ News: 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Addresses Variety of Topics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Genetic Enhancement]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Prosperity Gospel]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jazz and Genius]
Holly Raatz' Birthday
Paul Reynolds' Birthday
Saturday August 18, 2007
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
Maren McKee's Birthday
August 19, 2007
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 20) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Entrance Hymn: Rise Up, O Saints of God! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)
Homily: "The Word of Fire" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Faith of Our Fathers (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 812)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Improvisations on Hymns of Faith
(Dave Pavolka, trombone; Rita Pavolka, piano)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 490)
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 517)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Elizabeth Constantine
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Council Coordinator: Rick Stults
Entrance Hymn: Rise Up, O Saints of God! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)
Homily: "The Word of Fire" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Faith of Our Fathers (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 812)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Improvisation on Hymns of Faith
(Dave Pavolka, trombone; Rita Pavolka, piano)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 490)
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 517)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Chris Ogan
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Ben and Melissa Eichmiller
Greeter: Marcy Grupenhoff
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor
Flowers: Kent and Barb Unger
We welcome Andrea Boudra this morning as our guest organist.
Andrea is a newly-arrived doctoral organ student (as of this past Thursday) who is originally from Colorado. She recently earned her masters from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and for the past several yeas has served as music director for an ELCA parish in Washington, DC.
Monday August 20, 2007
[ELCA News: ELCA Gathers for 2007 Worship Jubilee]
[ENS News: In New Orleans, long-term recovery continues two years after Katrina]
[ENS News: In Peru, ERD provides support after earthquake]
[ENS News: ERD reaches out to those affected by Hurricane Dean]
[NCC News: Edgar departs for Common Cause; Chapman named interim]
Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153 (Liturgical Color: White)
Esther Compton's Birthday
Jennifer Garl's Birthday
Nona Johnson's Birthday
David Sinden's Birthday
Tuesday August 21, 2007
[ELCA News: Real Travel with Real People: Lutheran Rick Steves on Meaningful Travel]
[ENS News: General Theological Seminary offers new evening courses for Fall 2007]
[PNS News: PHEWA launches initiative to revitalize dangerous New Orleans neighborhood]
August 22 to 25, 2007
2007 Indiana-Kentucky Synod Candidacy Retreat at Waycross Conference Center, Morgantown IN
Debra Farrington's two keynote presentations will be "Hearing with the Heart: Discernment as a Way of Life"and "Discerning God's Will at the Crossroads." She will also lead a workshop entitled, "Spiritual Practices for Living a Discerning Life."
Wednesday August 22, 2007
[ELCA News: ELCA Video News: Spirit of Wholeness in Christ]
[ELCA News: James Peterson to retire as Gustavus Adolphus College president]
[ELCA News: Charlie Schwartz, former president of Lutheran Men in Mission, dies]
[PNS News: Dallas Presbyterians ambushed during mission trip to Kenya]
[PNS News: Upbeat Presbyterian Global Fellowship looks to build a positive future]
[PNS News: Form of Government Task Force approves, prepares to release 'bold' revision]
[UCC News: Sign defaced at open-and-affirming UCC church near San Jose]
Drew Stults' Birthday
Thursday August 23, 2007
[ACNS News: Anglican Church is supporting Peru earthquake victims]
[NCC News: NCC's eco-justice sermon to be broadcast Sunday]
Alex Nixon's Birthday
Friday August 24, 2007
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Responding to Upper Midwest Flooding]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop unaware of Wikipedia edit; allegations discredited]
[PNS News: PC(USA) mission worker in Peru helping with earthquake relief]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Katrina Evacuees Two Years Later]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Santa Fe Artists Retreat]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Indian Farmers Suicides]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jazz and Genius]
Bartholomew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Ben Eichmiller's Birthday
Saturday August 25, 2007
Brothers! meets at 9:00 a.m.
August 26, 2007
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 21) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 10, copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pomp and Circumstance March in G Major — Edward Elgar
Entrance Hymn: How Firm a Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 796)
Homily: "Poetic Pep Talk" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 610)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: There is a Balm in Gilead — Joe Utterback
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: There is a Balm in Gilead (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 614)
Communion Hymn: I Come with Joy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 482)
Sending Hymn: Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 544)
Postlude: Prelude in C — Edward Bairstow
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Gail Seegert
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Rick Stults
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 10, copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Pomp and Circumstance March in G Major — Edward Elgar
Entrance Hymn: How Firm a Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 795)
Homily: "Poetic Pep Talk" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 610)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: As We Gather at Your Table — K. Lee Scott
(Adult Choir)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: There is a Balm in Gilead (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 614)
Communion Hymn: I Come with Joy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 482)
Sending Hymn: Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 544)
Postlude: Prelude in C — Edward Bairstow
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Deborah O'Brien
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Tim and Debbie Moore
Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl
Altar Care: Deborah O'Brien
Bread and Wine: Kem and Mary Hawkins
Flowers: David Ellies
Today from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Doug Doblar and some of the St. Thomas youth will be working a MCUM, unloading and sorting food donations coming in from the Each One Feed One Food Drive. Be sure to donate today at your local grocery store.
Kaleb Rich's Birthday
Monday August 27, 2007
I-K Synod Transitions Workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Lutheran Church, Indianapolis
[ELCA News: Faith & Values Media acquires the assets of Ecunet
[ELCA News: ELCA Consults White Pastors Serving Multicultural Congregations]
[ENS News: Two years after Katrina, Mississippi struggles to rebuild]
[ENS News: Start Up! Start Over! to teach basic congregational development skills]
[NCC News: NCC joins in call for legal rights for Guantanamo prisoners]
[PNS News: Jane Spahr acquittal on same-sex wedding charges is overturned]
Tuesday August 28, 2007
I-K Synod Leadership Support Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the I-K Synod Office Chapel
[LWF News: Lutheran Leader Noko Stresses Africa's Multi-Religious Perspective]
[UCC News: UCC is subject of new installment of PBS' 'I Believe' TV series]
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430 (Liturgical Color: White)
Moses the Black, monk, martyr, c. 400 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday August 29, 2007
Capital Campaign Steering Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 17.
Lutheran Campus Ministry Welcome Barbeque at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House. Rose House is located at 314 S. Rose Avenue, just east of Forest Quad.
[ELCA News: Luther Institute honors Ambassador Knut Vollebaek of Norway]
[ENS News: ERD commemorates the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina]
[ENS News: Hands-on rebuilding projects set for House of Bishops' meeting in New Orleans]
[LWF News: Lutheran-Reformed Dialogue Group Agrees to Further Study on Understanding of Church]
[LWF News: African Religious Leaders Urge Reconciliation of Conflicting Justice Systems]
[NCC News: 'Gifts for the common good' sermon on Day1]
[NCC News: Churches faithful to Gulf Coast rebuilding]
[PNS News: Help sought for flooded churches, communities in Midwest]
[RCIA News: Church Rallies Community Support for Heart Transplant]
Doug Bauder's Birthday
Debbie Nixon's Birthday
Cindy Ohslund's Birthday
Dorothy Soudakoff's Birthday
Thursday August 30, 2007
Adult Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ENS News: Anglican Provincial Secretaries issue statement after Hong Kong meeting]
[PNS News: Sermons are still in demand]
[PNS News: Dangerous elders]
[PNS News: Elders told to be leaders in mission]
[PNS News: At National Elders Conference, Melva Costen creates a choir]
[PNS News: Costen's legacy further sealed in Kenya with university dedication]
[WCC News: World and European ecumenical bodies express support and solidarity to the Ecumenical Patriarch]
Emily McDonald's Birthday
Justin Pate's Birthday
Friday August 31, 2007
Proceeds from the first annual Bloomington Chef's Challenge will benefit the Community Kitchen of Monroe County. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Community Kitchen, at Bloomingfoods locations, and the box office at Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The Community Kitchen meets the nutrition challenges of our sisters and brothers every day.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Participate in Tornado Cleanup Efforts in Northwood, N.D.]
[ELCA News: ELCA Supports Earthquake-Relief Efforts in Peru]
[ENS News: Episcopal Peace Fellowship to join continuous ecumenical prayer vigil for Iraq]
[ENS News: Ecumenical Work Week shows Churches faithful to Gulf Coast rebuilding]
[ENS News: Episcopal Life launches monthly video 'multicast']
[LWF News: IFAPA Meeting Hears of New Positive Image of Africa]
[LWF News: Parliamentarians Propose Collaboration with Religious Leaders to Advance Peace, Security in Africa]
[PNS News: 26 food security projects to share nearly $200,000]
[PNS News: Cordiality marks Adventist-Presbyterian conversation]
[PNS News: Nashville church models caregiving ministry]
[PNS News: Gardner tells elders good Bible teaching creates space to hear truth]
[PNS News: Weems to elders: 'Can't cover up Jesus']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: TV Ministries]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Circuit Preacher David Brown]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Tale of God's Will]
John Bunyan, teacher, 1688 (Liturgical Color: White)
Steve Frampton's Birthday
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