St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Bloomington IN (ELCA)

Trinity English Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne is offering a Life Keys workshop on Friday, Nov. 2 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 3 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) in Wagenhals Hall. The leader will be David Stark, Director of the Changing Church, and author of multiple books about church ministry, and co-uthor/creator of the Life Keys program.

Life Keys is a comprehensive ministry program that presents participants with a multi-faceted approach to understanding new ways to add meaning and purpose to their lives.

A program that focuses upon self discovery as a means to finding meaning in life, Life Keys speaks to individuals at a variety of life stages: late high school/preparing for career choices and/or college, early career, mid life changes, and retirement.

Cost is $35 for adults, $20 for students (9th grade - college) and includes Friday supper, Saturday light breakfast and lunch. Childcare is also free of charge with registration by Oct. 22.

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Hymn of the Day: The Church of Christ, in Every Age (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 729)

Communion Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 423)

Communion Hymn: Sing With All the Saints in Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 426)

Hymn of the Day: The Church of Christ, in Every Age (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 729)

Communion Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 423)

Communion Hymn: Sing With All the Saints in Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 426)

Part I of "Find Your Fit." "Find Your Fit" is designed to help teens to see themselves as God sees them. Specifically, it helps us see ourselves through 5 lenses: talents, spiritual gifts, personality, values, and passions. This meeting will be devoted to the talents section - one of my favorites. So often these days, we see our talents as the "obvious" ones — the classes we get good grades in, the sports we play, the instruments we play, etc. But talents, as God sees them, stretch much farther than the obvious...

I-K Synod Campus Ministry Committee Meeting at First Lutheran Church, Columbus from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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We are in the Whittenberger Auditorium this week. Tim will be leading Bible Study from 8-8:45. The prayer service will begin at 9. Come for either or both.

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Lutheran Campus Ministry Wednesday Dinner and Celebrate Life Together at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.

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Hey everyone! I hope you all are having a good week. I just wanted to let you all know that late night this week will be bowling. Due to myself having a lot of tests and papers this week, I will be handing my event over to TIM. He will be taking you bowling! I hope you all have fun and I hope to see you guys next week!

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For those discerning a call to ministry, Wartburg Theological Seminary presents "Considering Your Call". If you know a college student or anyone considering a career change who might be thinking about the ministry, please alert him/her to this open invitation to the Wartburg Seminary Conference on Ministry. Spouses and guests are invited,too.

Wartburg Seminary provides housing and meals for a registration fee of $35. Registration and more information available here.

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Hymn of the Day: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 619)

Offertory Anthem: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Sending Hymn: Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 618)

Entrance Hymn: Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 833)

Hymn of the Day: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 619)

Offertory Anthem: Cantata 140: "Zion hört die Wächter singen" — Johann Sebastian Bach

Sending Hymn: Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 618)

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We're in State Room West this week. Bible Study with Kelli will start at 8. The service will begin at 9!

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Registration for Urban Youth Ministry course at Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago to be held January 6 to 11, 2008

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I-K Synod Academy For Mission Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the I-K Synod Office Chapel

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I-K Synod Outdoor Ministries Committee Meeting from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 12:00 p.m Saturday at Camp Lutherwald, Howe, Indiana

Reinvigorate your love for telling the story, the "old, old story of Jesus and his love."

The Indiana-Kentucky Synod Academy for Mission is presenting the first of three "I Love to Tell the Story" events.

Hosted by the congregation of Pleasant View Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, the keynote speaker is Pastor Jamie Gallagher of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dubois, Indiana.

The event begins on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and ends on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Each event will engage the participant in conversation around the themes of prayer, missional identity, and discipleship. Participants will share and listen to stories and learn how sharing stories strengthens what Lutherans can do as evangelists.

Download and print a brochure to see the workshop schedule and the dates for upcoming workshops. You will also find a registration form.

Questions? Contact Pr. Jamie Gallagher at (812) 678-4221 or Pr. Vicki Garber at (859) 331-4694.

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Entrance Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 693)

Offertory Anthem: All Praise to God Our Heavenly Father — Georg Friderick Handel

Communion Hymn: Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 694)

Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 490)

Communion Hymn: Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 694)

Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 490)

A special word about the organ postlude this morning...The "Final" from Louis Vierne's Fifth Organ Symphony is more extended than our normal postlude length, clocking in at just over ten minutes. Written by the French composer and organist from Notre-Dame in Paris in the early twentieth century, it is an exciting work that takes two themes through a variety of moods and transformations, and is worth the wait if you are willing to stay and listen!

We welcome through Holy Baptism, Natalie Rei Johnson, daughter of Tim and Sara Johnson. Natalie's sponsor is Andrew Fawbush.

A Pitch-in lunch will be served around 12:15 p.m. The Budget Meeting will begin at about 12:45 p.m.

Brad Dahlberg, chair of the Finance Committee, will present the 2008 proposed budget, recommended by Council at their November 11 meeting.

There will be recommendations from Council to change the by-laws to replace the current Ministry Coordinating Team with a Committee on Mission, a Committee on Outreach and a Committee on Stewardship.

Copies of the current by-laws and the proposed changes will be available in the narthex after November 4.

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Pete Miller's Birthday
Chris Smith's Birthday

Tuesday November 20, 2007

Community Thanksgiving Service at 7:00 p.m. at First United Church

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David Polansky's Birthday

Wednesday November 21, 2007

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Rachel Stults' Birthday

November 22 to 23, 2007

I-K Synod Office closed for Thanksgiving holidays

St. Thomas Church Office closed for Thanksgiving holidays

Thursday November 22, 2007

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Kaye Hill's Birthday

Friday November 23, 2007

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Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)

My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84: 2)

Miguel Agustin Pro, martyr, 1927 (Liturgical Color: Red)

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. (Psalm 5: 11)

Saturday November 24, 2007

Justus Falckner, 1723; Jehu Jones, 1852; William Passavant, 1894; pastors in North America (Liturgical Color: White)

My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84: 2)

Gladys Dorman's Birthday

November 25, 2007

Christ the King Sunday (Lectionary 34) (Liturgical Color: White)

Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46: 10)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Jesus Shall Reign — Raymond Haan

Entrance Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 855)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Jeremiah 23: 1-6

Responsive Reading: Psalm 46

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 11-20

Holy Gospel: Luke 23: 33-43

Homily: "Never Too Late for Grace" — Deborah O'Brien

Hymn of the Day: At The Name of Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 416)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Serenade, Op. 22 — Derek Bourgeois

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)

Communion Hymn: Soon and Very Soon (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 439)

Sending Hymn: Rejoice, For Christ is King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 430)

Postlude: Carillon — Herbert Murrill

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Elizabeth Constantine

Lector: Kris Stewart

Acolyte: Meg Garl

Server: Kathleen Boggess

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeters: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess

Nursery: Joan Burt

Council Coordinator: Matt Shupe

Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m.

Godly Play meets in the new Godly play room next to the nursery.

Grades K — 6^th gather in rooms 14 & 15.

Confirmation Class meets in room 16.

High School Youth will not meet today.

Adult Bible Study meets in Room 12. The group will be studying the gospels, focusing on the words spoken by Jesus.

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Jesus Shall Reign — Raymond Haan

Entrance Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 855)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Jeremiah 23: 1-6

Responsive Reading: Psalm 46

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 11-20

Holy Gospel: Luke 23: 33-43

Homily: "Never Too Late for Grace" — Deborah O'Brien

Hymn of the Day: At The Name of Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 416)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: All Praise to God Our Heavenly Father — Georg Friderick Handel

(Adult Choir)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)

Communion Hymn: Soon and Very Soon (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 439)

Sending Hymn: Rejoice, For Christ is King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 430)

Postlude: Carillon — Herbert Murrill

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Vicki Polansky

Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler

Server: Kathy McDonald

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeters: Dennis and Carolyn Delap

Nursery: Penny and Jacob Buhr

Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien

Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Charlene Braun

Bread and Wine: Dennis and Carolyn Delap

Flowers: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess

Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)

Worship the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth. (Psalm 96: 9)

Monday November 26, 2007

Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

I-K Synod Christian Education Committee Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran School, Michigan City, Indiana

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Tuesday November 27, 2007

Lutheran Campus Ministry OASIS Bible Study and Prayer Service in State Room West

Bible Study on the book of Isaiah is 8:00 - 8:45. Evening prayer is from 9:00 - 9:30. You are invited to one or both. Come as you are able...leave when you must.

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Carol Brown's Birthday

Wednesday November 28, 2007

Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 17.

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