St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church

3800 East Third Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

News & Events — March 2008

Saturday March 1, 2008

Property Committee meets at 10:00 a.m.

"Carbon Footprint" Workshop will be held at St. Thomas from 1:00-2:30 p.m. This is the third of a series of educational workshops sponsored by the newly formed Bloomington Interfaith Climate Change Committee. Come and learn what you can do in your daily life to improve the health of the planet and reduce your household expense.

An Evening of Cabaret with Patricia Thompson at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Mezzo-soprano Patricia Thompson brings a wealth and diversity of musical experience to her extraordinary performances. She has been seen many times on I.U.'s opera stage and was a member of the famed Dale Warland Singers. For this special concert, she will be shedding her "serious" garb for a program of popular song that promises to be seriously entertaining!

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Global Mission Team Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Downstairs Conference Room.

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel

George Herbert, hymnwriter, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)

Tim Johnson's Birthday

March 2, 2008

The Fourth Sunday of Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)

The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 5 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Amazing Grace — Craig Phillips

Entrance Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)

Homily: Brenda Dembroski

Hymn of the Day: Amazing Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 772)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Like as the Hart — Herbert Howells

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 337)

Communion Hymn: In the Singing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 466)

Sending Hymn: O Love, How Deep (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 322)

Postlude: I'll Bid My Heart Be Still — Rebecca Clarke

Linsey Rogers, viola

Presider: Pastor Lyle Mckee

Deacon: Elizabeth Constantine

Lector: David Ellies

Acolyte: Alex Nixon

Server: Barb Unger

Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Greeter: Shirley Mingee

Nursery: Pauline Caldwell

Council Coordinator: David Nixon

The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 5 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Amazing Grace — Craig Phillips

Entrance Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)

Homily: Brenda Dembroski

Hymn of the Day: Amazing Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 772)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Lullaby — Rebecca Clarke

Linsey Rogers, viola

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 337)

Communion Hymn: In the Singing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 466)

Sending Hymn: O Love, How Deep (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 322)

Postlude: I'll Bid My Heart Be Still — Rebecca Clarke

Linsey Rogers, viola

Presider: Pastor Lyle Mckee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Dana Barron

Acolyte: Hannah Fidler

Server: Sharon Fawbush

Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka

Greeter: Marcy Grupenhof

Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky

Council Coordinator: Jennifer Garl

Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Susan Lehr

Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon

No Altar Flowers during Lent

We welcome our guest homilist, Brenda Dembroski, chair of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Stewardship Committee.

We thank Linsey Rogers, violist, for sharing her ministry of music at both services this morning. Linsey regularly attends St. Thomas and is an undergraduate student at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, pursuing a dual degree in viola and music theory. A native of Cincinnati, she is in her third year at IU.

Consecration Sunday

Brenda Dembroski, Chair of the I-K Synod Stewardship Committee, will be our guest homilist at both services. Following each service there will be a free brunch. Please make your reservation.

Congregation Council meets at 2:00 p.m.

Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.

Easter Brunch planning and group games. Doug has never planned an Easter Brunch before, so plan on teaching him a lot!

Trinity Episcopal Church invites the community to join them in Taizé Services during Lent: Sunday evenings, February 17^th and 24^th, March 2^nd and 9^th at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. All are welcome.

John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the church (Liturgical Color: White)

Michael Bennett's Birthday
Rick Stults' Birthday

Monday March 3, 2008

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

Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.

Dan Seegert's Birthday

Tuesday March 4, 2008

Michael Hall's Birthday
Sam Julovich's Birthday

Wednesday March 5, 2008

This "Year of Global Mission" sets the theme for our Lenten Series this year. The series is entitled:

Living in God's Amazing Grace—Reaching Out in Mission! Lent from around the world

For today we highlight Guyana and missionary The Rev. Judy McGuire

Lenten Worship at noon.

The Liturgy is Vespers '86 by Marty Haugen

Meditation: "Reaching out to the lost sheep: Forgiveness and Reconciliation through God's Grace" — Rev. Judy McGuire (presented by Pastor McKee)

Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Filippa Duke.

Prière, Op. 37 No. 3 — Joseph Jongen

Wondrous Love: Variations on a Shape-Note Hymn — Samuel Barber

Triptyque: "Stèle pour un enfant défunt" — Louis Vierne

Fugue in D ("Dorian), BWV 538 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m.

The Liturgy is Vespers '86 by Marty Haugen

Meditation: "Reaching out to the lost sheep: Forgiveness and Reconciliation through God's Grace" — Rev. Judy McGuire (presented by Pastor McKee)

Erica Goldsworthy's Birthday

Thursday March 6, 2008

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Extension Homemakers meets at 7:00 p.m.

March 7 to 10, 2008

Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C.

The 2008 Ecumenical Advocacy Days theme, '2008: Claiming A Vision of True Security' promises to inspire an expected gathering of over 1,000 religious advocates from a wide array of Christian communions. Experts will train participants how to do advocacy and inform them of U.S. domestic and international policies that focus on a movement toward a new vision of true human security - one which seeks not only the absence of tension, but the presence of justice (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.). The 2008 Ecumenical Advocacy Days will culminate with lobby visits on Monday calling upon our government to conceive new visions of security in our homes, our neighborhoods and our world.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Lutheran World Relief are among the sponsors of this event.

Scholarships will be available for young adults (applications due Feb. 7).

Friday March 7, 2008

World Day of Prayer

This year's program will be at the Salvation Army Chapel, located at 504 West Kirkwood. Bible study begins at noon with a celebration worship service at 1:00 p.m.

Wedding rehearsal at 5:30 p.m.

Reports due from synod committees, ministries, institutions and synod officers and program staff for the I-K Synod 2008 Assembly

Perpetua and Felicity and companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Saturday March 8, 2008

Martin/Lund-Skram Wedding at 5:00 p.m.

Debbie Moore's Birthday
Kirsten Schwandt's Birthday

March 9, 2008

The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)

The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 5 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Passacaglis in c, BWV 582/1 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 324)

Homily: "Unbind Him and Let Him Go" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 621)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Elegy — George Thalben-Ball

organ voluntary

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: What Wondrous Love is This (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 666)

Communion Hymn: I Am the Bread of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 485)

Sending Hymn: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 335)

Postlude: Fugue in c, BWV 582/2 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Gary Ingersoll

Lector: Kay Isaacson

Acolyte: Allison Buhr

Server: Gail Seegert

Ushers: Jeff Franz and Ruth Engs-Franz

Greeter: Mary Sasse

Nursery: Kathy McDonald and Ben Eichmiller

Council Coordinator: Rick Stults

The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 5 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Passacaglis in c, BWV 582/1 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 324)

Homily: "Unbind Him and Let Him Go" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 621)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: O Divine Redeemer! — Charles Gounod

Carolyn Sowinski, soprano

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: What Wondrous Love is This (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 666)

Communion Hymn: I Am the Bread of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 485)

Sending Hymn: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 335)

Postlude: Fugue in c, BWV 582/2 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kris Frampton

Lectors: Dean Arnold and Sarah Isaacson

Acolyte: David Polansky

Server: Deb Moore

Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold

Greeter: Dennis and Carolyn Delap

Nursery: Kathy McDonald and Ben Eichmiller

Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller

Altar Care: Betty Smith and Carole Kirsch

Bread and Wine: Tim and Debbie Moore

No Altar Flowers during Lent

First Communion Training at 12:30 p.m. in Room 12

Trinity Episcopal Church invites the community to join them in Taizé Services during Lent: Sunday evenings, February 17^th and 24^th, March 2^nd and 9^th at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. All are welcome.

Eric Isaacson's Birthday

Monday March 10, 2008

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

Harriet Tubman, 1913; Sojourner Truth, 1883; renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)

Alexander Shetterley's Birthday

Tuesday March 11, 2008

Rance Fawbush's Birthday
Birch Foley's Birthday
Katcha Papesh's Birthday

Wednesday March 12, 2008

This "Year of Global Mission" sets the theme for our Lenten Series this year. The series is entitled:

Living in God's Amazing Grace—Reaching Out in Mission! Lent from around the world

For today we highlight Palestine and missionary The Rev. Julie Rowe

The Liturgy is Vespers '86 by Marty Haugen

Meditation: "Choices" — Rev. Julie Rowe (presented by Pastor McKee)

Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Dongho Lee.

Prelude and Fugue in a, BWV 543 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Symphonie II, Op. 20: "Choral" — Louis Vierne

Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele, BWV 654 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m.

The Liturgy is Vespers '86 by Marty Haugen

Meditation: "Choices" — Rev. Julie Rowe (presented by Pastor McKee)

Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)

Larry Berg's Birthday
Dennis Delap's Birthday

Thursday March 13, 2008

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.

World-renowned theologian the Rev. Dr. Wanda Deifelt will deliver the 2008 Hein-Fry Lecture at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

The Lutheran church's relationship with other Christian communities throughout the world is the theme of the 2008 lectures. At 9:30 a.m., Dr. Deifelt will present "Does Lutheran theology justify fundamentalism?" At 1:00 p.m., she will deliver the second lecture, "Advocacy and political participation: Is there a Lutheran political theology?" The Rev. Dr. Kurt K. Hendel, Bernard, Fisher, Westberg Distinguished Ministry Professor of Reformation History will respond to the lectures at 2:00 p.m.

The free lectures will be held in the Common Room (350) of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. A reception will follow Dr. Hendel's response.

The annual Hein-Fry Lecture Series offers free lectures to the public at each of the ELCA seminaries on pressing theological issues facing the church. The goals of the lectures are to foster original scholarship; encourage broad dialogue throughout the church on a theological topic; and to give seminary faculty, students, clergy, church leaders and other interested persons access to leading theologians.

For more details about the 2008 Hein-Fry Lectures, visit www.lstc.edu or www.elca.org/heinfry/2008/.

John Schwandt's Birthday

Friday March 14, 2008

Saturday March 15, 2008

Young Women's Group meets at 10:30 p.m. at the Bakehouse on East 3^rd.

"Carbon Footprint" Workshop will be held at St. Thomas from 1:00-2:30 p.m. This is the fourth of a series of educational workshops sponsored by the newly formed Bloomington Interfaith Climate Change Committee. Come and learn what you can do in your daily life to improve the health of the planet and reduce your household expense.

Jocelyn Kuh's Birthday

March 16, 2008

Passion/Palm Sunday (Liturgical Color: Scarlet)

The Palm Sunday Procession introduces the observances of the Passion of Our Lord, which occur throughout Holy Week. Unlike the people of ancient Jerusalem, we knowingly line up to follow behind the cross to relive the hard events that make for our salvation, heslth, and peace in Christ.

Today's liturgy leads to the proclamation of the Word, and then on to celebration in the Holy Eucharist. However, our celebrating of the Lord's Supper is subdued today; for Good Friday yet stands between us and Resurrection Day. We celebrate in the sure and certain hope that the darkness of Friday will not be the last word.

Liturgy of Procession

Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor reprinted in the bulletin

Homily: "Walking Wounded" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: There in God's Garden (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 342)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Thee We Adore — Thomas Candlyn

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: My Song is Love Unknown (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 343)

Communion Hymn: Seed That in Earch is Dying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 330)

Sending Hymn: Jesus I Will Ponder Now (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 345)

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Crucifer: Jim Halvorson

Deacon: Gary Ingersoll

Lector: Bob Cutter

Acolyte: Ellie Delap

Server: Kathleen Boggess

Ushers: Ruth Engs-Franz and Jeff Franz

Greeters: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess

Nursery: Mary Sasse

Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien

Liturgy of Procession

Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor reprinted in the bulletin

Hosianna — Christian Gregor

Adult and Children's Choirs

Homily: "Walking Wounded" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: There in God's Garden (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 342)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Thee We Adore — Thomas Candlyn

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: My Song is Love Unknown (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 343)

Communion Hymn: Seed That in Earch is Dying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 330)

Sending Hymn: Jesus I Will Ponder Now (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 345)

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski

Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff

Acolyte: Meg Garl

Server: Kathy McDonald

Ushers: Phil and Lissa May

Greeters: Mike and Kabara Praskavich

Nursery: Maren Foley and Hannah Wood

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Pauline Caldwell

Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai

We welcome Allie Burbrink and Samantha Herrin, representatives from Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, who present a Temple Talk today about Lutheran summer camp opportunities.

First Communion Training 12:30 in Room 13

Cello concert of complete Bach suites at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Cellist is Steuart Pincombe. This concert is underwritten in part by Credo, an international festival of chamber music instruction and performance set in an atmosphere of Christian mentorship.

Suite No. 1 in G BWV 1007

Suite No. 2 in d BWV 1008

Suite No. 3 in C BWV 1009

Suite No. 4 in E-flat BWV 1010

Suite No. 5 in c BWV 1011

Suite No. 6 in D BWV 1012

Margrethe O'Connor's Birthday

Monday March 17, 2008

Monday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)

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

Mission Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.

Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.

Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)

Bryce McKee's Birthday
Gretchen Wheeler's Birthday

Tuesday March 18, 2008

Tuesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)

Brad Dahlberg's Birthday

Wednesday March 19, 2008

Wednesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)

Thursday March 20, 2008

This "Year of Global Mission" sets the theme for our Lenten Series this year. The series is entitled:

Living in God's Amazing Grace—Reaching Out in Mission! Lent from around the world

For Maundy Thursday we highlight Central African Republic and missionary The Rev. Joyce Graue

Maundy Thursday (Liturgical Color: Scarlet)

Prelude: Chorale Prelude and Fugue on "O Deepest Woe" — Johannes Brahms

Hymn: Go to Dark Gethsemane (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 347)

Missionary Message from Central African Republic: Shoes — Pastor Joyce Graue (Presented by Pastor Lyle McKee)

Hymn of the Day: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 358)

Offertory Anthem: Meditation on "Ubi caritas" — Richard Proulx

organ voluntary

Communion Hymn: Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 357)

Communion Hymn: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 359)

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Pauline Caldwell

Prelude: Chorale Prelude and Fugue on "O Deepest Woe" — Johannes Brahms

Hymn: Go to Dark Gethsemane (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 347)

Missionary Message from Central African Republic: Shoes — Pastor Joyce Graue (Presented by Pastor Lyle McKee)

Hymn of the Day: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 358)

Offertory Anthem: If Ye Love Me — Thomas Tallis

Adult Choir

Communion Hymn: Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 357)

Communion Hymn: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 359)

The altar is stripped bare as Psalm 22 is intoned by a single voice. All then leave in silence. Go, in the peace of Christ Jesus. The Service resumes tomorrow, Good Friday.

Deacon: Betty Smith

Lector: Rita Pavolka

Acolyte: Haley Garl

Server: Deborah O'Brien

Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund

Greeters: Tim and Deb Moore

Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold

Altar Care: Jean Brown and Carole Kirsch

Receiving Holy Communion, having completed Communion Instruction:

Joel Arnold, son of Dean and Sandy Arnold

Shelby Crouch, daughter of Jamie Crouch

Joshua Lipe-Melton, son of LeAnn Lipe

Rachel Ringquist, daughter of Even and Laurie Ringquist

Drew Stults, son of Rick and Rachel Stults

David Ellies' Birthday
Gary Ingersoll's Birthday

Friday March 21, 2008

This "Year of Global Mission" sets the theme for our Lenten Series this year. The series is entitled:

Living in God's Amazing Grace—Reaching Out in Mission! Lent from around the world

For Good Friday we highlight Hong Kong and missionary The Rev. John Peterson

Good Friday (Liturgical Color: Black)

First Lesson: Isaiah 52: 13 — 53: 12

Second Lesson: Hebrews 10: 16-25

Gospel: Matthew 26: 3-5, 14-75; 27:1-66

Missionary Message from Central African Republic: The Wonder of the Cross — Pastor John Peterson (Presented by Pastor Lyle McKee)

Were You There? — arrangement, Melva W. Costen

Adult Choir

Hymn of the Day: Ah, Holy Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 349)

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Janet Ellis

First Lesson: Isaiah 52: 13 — 53: 12

Second Lesson: Hebrews 10: 16-25

Gospel: Matthew 26: 3-5, 14-75; 27:1-66

Missionary Message from Central African Republic: The Wonder of the Cross — Pastor John Peterson (Presented by Pastor Lyle McKee)

Were You There? — arrangement, Melva W. Costen

Adult Choir

Hymn of the Day: Ah, Holy Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 349)

Service of Tenebrae

A Hymn of Impending Victory: Sing, My Tongue (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 356)

The Sanctuary is gradually darkened as the hymn comes to its end. Worshipers are invited to silently say the Apostles' Creed and the Lord's Prayer as the seven Candles are removed from the altar.

A loud noise follows removal of the seventh light. This is the sound of death being defeated in the darkness of early Easter morning.

After the loud noise, a single light, a sign of Resurrection Hope, returns to part the darkness.

Organ Meditation: In Paradisum — Daniel Lesur

Worshipers may leave silently after the music has concluded or remain for a time in the Sanctuary.

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor

Lector: Doug Bauder

Acolyte: Mailyn Fidler

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeters: Bruce and Susan Colston

Readers at 7:30: Doug Doblar, Betty Smith, Charles Sweet

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Office Closed

Thomas Cranmer, Bishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1556 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Laurie Welken's Birthday

Saturday March 22, 2008

Youth Group preparation for Easter Brunch

The Resurrection of Our Lord; Vigil of Easter at 10:00 p.m. (Liturgical Color: White)

The Service of Light — Preparation and Lighting of the Paschal Candle

The Procession

The Service of Readings

The First Lesson: Genesis 1: 1 — 2: 4a

Prayer

The Second Lesson: Genesis 7: 1-5, 11-18; 8: 6-18; 9: 8-13

Prayer

The Third Lesson: Exodus 14: 10-31; 15: 20-21

Canticle: Cantemus Domino

The Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 55: 1-11

Prayer

The Fifth Lesson: Proverbs 8: 1-8, 19-21; 9: 4b-6

Prayer

The Sixth Lesson: Ezekiel 37: 1-14

Prayer

The Seventh Lesson: Jonah 3: 1-10

Canticle: Benedicite, omnia opera

The Service of Renewal of Holy Baptism

The Marking and Sealing

Hymn: Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 363)

The Service of the Holy Communion

The Lesson: Romans 6: 3-11

The Holy Gospel: Luke 24: 1-12

Hymn: Now the Vault of Heaven Resounds (printed in the bulletin)

Postlude: Symphonie V: "Toccata" — Charles-Marie Widor

Presiders: Pastor Lyle McKee and Pastor Walt Johnson

Crucifer: Charles Sweet

Deacon: Eric Isaacson

Lectors: Jane Warner, Wayne Warner, Dorothy Soudakof and Charles Sweet

Ushers: Kaye Hill and Carol Seaman

Bread and Wine: Kem and Mary Hawkins

Appreciation also to others who have made special contributions to provide this Service: Crucifer, Banner Bearers, Worship Committee members, providers of varieties of springtime flowers that add beauty to our worship setting today, provided by a number of persons who have contributed to the Easter Flow and Landscaping Fund — which also provides plants and shrubs for the lawn areas.

Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)

March 23, 2008

The Resurrection of our Lord; Easter Day (Liturgical Color: Gold)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude for Easter Morning — Gerald Near

Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (arrangement Gerald Near; printed in the bulletin)

Homily: "Raised with Christ" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done (arrangement Gerald Near; printed in the bulletin)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: The Day of Resurrection — Thomas Matthews

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of The Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: That Easter Day with Joy was Bright (printed in the bulletin)

Communion Hymn: Come Away to the Skies (printed in the bulletin)

Communion Hymn: Awake, My Heart, with Gladness (printed in the bulletin)

Sending Hymn: Thine is the Glory (printed in the bulletin)

Postlude: Symphonie V: "Toccata" — Charles-Marie Widor

Messiah: "Hallelujah" — George Frederick Handel

(You are invited to join with the choir in singing; copies are available in each row.)

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lynn Weddle

Lector: Jaydene Laros

Acolyte: John Isaacson

Server: Charlene Braun

Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering

Greeter: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude for Easter Morning — Gerald Near

Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (arrangement Gerald Near; printed in the bulletin)

Homily: "Raised with Christ" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done (arrangement Gerald Near; printed in the bulletin)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: The Day of Resurrection — Thomas Matthews

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of The Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: That Easter Day with Joy was Bright (printed in the bulletin)

Communion Hymn: Come Away to the Skies (printed in the bulletin)

Communion Hymn: Awake, My Heart, with Gladness (printed in the bulletin)

Sending Hymn: Thine is the Glory (printed in the bulletin)

Postlude: Symphonie V: "Toccata" — Charles-Marie Widor

Messiah: "Hallelujah" — George Frederick Handel

(You are invited to join with the choir in singing; copies are available in each row.)

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Emily Garl

Lector: Chris Ogan

Acolyte: Kaleb Rich

Crucifer: Charles Sweet

Server: Nancy Winningham

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeter: Tim and Jennifer Garl

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Charlene Braun

Bread and Wine: Kem and Mary Hawkins

Special thanks to members of the brass ensemble for the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services:

Phil May and Lissa May, trumpet

Kari Isaacson, horn

Peder MacLellan, tuba

David Pavolka, trombone

David Constantine, timpani

The springtime flowers that add beauty to our worship setting today are provided by a number of persons who have contributed to the Easter Flower and Landscaping Fund—which also provides plants and shrubs for the lawn areas.

IU Student lunch at Rose House, 314 S. Rose Avenue, at 1:00 p.m.

Monday March 24, 2008

April Newsletter Deadline

Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)

Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Tuesday March 25, 2008

Girl Scout Board meets at 6:30 p.m.

Monica Alexandra Harper's Doctoral Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.

Toccata Alla Rumba — Peter Planyavsky

Tocatta in E, BWV 566 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Chorale Prelude and Fugue on "O Traurigkeit, O Herzeleid" — Johannes Brahms

Congregational Hymn—Abide With Me — EVENTIDE

Prelude on "Eventide" — Raymond Haan

Three Pieces — Joseph Jongen

Scherzetto, Op. 108, No. 1

Prière, Op. 37, No. 3

Tocatta, Op. 104

Annunciation of Our Lord

Kay Isaacson's Birthday

Wednesday March 26, 2008

Thursday March 27, 2008

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel

March 28 to April 5, 2008

Gulf Coast Residents Still Need Hurricane Relief Trinity English Lutheran, Fort Wayne, Indiana, is sponsoring a Spring Break trip to Camp Victor Ocean Springs, Mississippi to continue restoration efforts for our friends devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Members from Lutheran congregations in Indianapolis and Terre Haute joined us on previous work trips to Ocean Springs and we would welcome your open hearts and willing hands this go-around.

The trip will take place Friday evening, March 28 through Saturday morning, April 5. Dates are inclusive of travel time to and from Ocean Springs, MS.

Your opportunities to help include rebuilding home interiors decimated by the flooding, working in a local health clinic distributing food to local residents and cooking/cleaning at the shelter.

New and different this time: We are driving vans down this time to help with job site management. Please invite your friends (construction skilled friends are gold!) to join us, too.

Interested? Please email Beth Kulow elikulow@yahoo.com for additional information. February 10 is your final date for volunteers to commit to the trip.

March 28 to 29, 2008

"I Love to Tell the Story" Evangelism Gathering

Sponsored by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Academy for Mission Registration begins at 6: 00 p.m. Friday, March 28 and continues on Saturday, March 29, ending at 3:00 p.m. "Developing a Mission Identity" with Guest Speaker, Rev. David Daubert St John's Lutheran Church 901 Breckingridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 Contact Pr. Heather McCulloch at hmcculloch@iksynod.org.

Friday March 28, 2008

Eric Dahlberg's Birthday

Saturday March 29, 2008

"Carbon Footprint" Workshop will be held at St. Thomas from 1:00-2:30 p.m. This is the fifth and last of a series of educational workshops sponsored by the newly formed Bloomington Interfaith Climate Change Committee. Come and learn what you can do in your daily life to improve the health of the planet and reduce your household expense.

Benjamin Straley's Senior Organ Recital at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Fantasy in G, BWV 572 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Christ, Unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 684

Nun freut euch, liebe Christen g'mein, BWV 734

Sonata in B-flat, Op. 65 No. 4 — Felix Mendelssohn

Allegro con brio

Andante religioso

Allegretto

Allegro maestoso

From Homage à Frescobaldi, Op. 70 — Jean langlais

Prélude au Kyrie

Offertoire

Fantaisie

Thème et Variations

Épilogue

Prélude et fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 — Maurice Duruflé

Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)

March 30, 2008

Second Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White) St. Thomas Sunday

The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 4 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Symphonie-Gothique: "Andante Sostenuto" — Charles-Marie Widor

Entrance Hymn: The Day of Resurrection (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 361)

Homily: "Fed by Jesus" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 386)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Now the Green Blade Rises — Paul Manz

organ voluntary

The Liturgy of The Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 379)

Communion Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 391)

Sending Hymn: Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 383)

Postlude: Toccata on "Noël Nouvelet" — Mark Sedio

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kris Stewart

Lector: Barb Unger

Acolyte: Jacob Buhr

Server: Gene Laughman

Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Greeters: Jim and Renee Steele

Nursery: Ronna Papesh

Council Coordinator: Jeff Franz

The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 4 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Symphonie-Gothique: "Andante Sostenuto" — Charles-Marie Widor

Entrance Hymn: The Day of Resurrection (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 361)

Homily: "Fed by Jesus" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 386)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Now the Green Blade Rises — Paul Manz

organ voluntary

The Liturgy of The Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 379)

Communion Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 391)

Sending Hymn: Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 383)

Postlude: Toccata on "Noël Nouvelet" — Mark Sedio

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lynn Weddle

Lector: Charles Sweet

Acolyte: Sarah Julovich

Server: Chris Ogan

Ushers: Kaye Hill and Deborah Owens

Greeter: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka

Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Harder

Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor

Flowers: Betty and Jerry Smith

IU Student lunch following the 11:00 service

Shannon Lockhart, Executive Director of the Sister Parish Organization in Guatemala, will speak about our Sister Parish program and help us discern where we as a congregation might go with our relationship in Guatemala. The program begins at 4:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17 and will be followed by a soup and salad supper at 5;30 p.m.

Emily Garl's Birthday
Isabel Stults' Birthday

March 31 to April 2, 20078

Institute of Liturgical Studies at Valparaiso University

This year's theme is "Liturgy in the Public Square." Plenary presenters include: Gordon W. Lathrop, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda and William T. Cavanaugh.

New this year: a first annual Preachers' Retreat at the conclusion of the Institute, April 3-4, 2008.

From the Web site: "The event is designed to encourage and support preachers in their weekly preaching task and will offer small groups, facilitators and mentors, worship and reflection in a retreat setting."

Limited attendance of 75 persons.

Gifts from the Valparaiso Project on the Education and Formation of People in Faith and Martin E. Marty are supporting this first venture.

Registration cost: $295.00. Download and print your registration application.

Monday March 31, 2008

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