June 29 to July 2, 2008
Pilgrims 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.
Tuesday July 1, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Youth Group meets from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Monroe County United Ministries.
[LWF News: LWF Council Calls for Removal of HIV-Related Travel Restrictions]
[LWF News: LWF Council Gives Direction on Climate and Global Food Crisis]
[LWF News: LWF Council Calls for More Engagement in Zimbabwe]
[LWF News: LWF Council Approves Preparation of a Lutheran Statement to Ask Forgiveness for Anabaptists Persecutions]
[LWF News: Council Affirms Proposal for New LWF On-Line Presence]
[NCC News: A moment in ecumenical history — W. Sterling Cary: Everyone had a say]
[RCA News: Bicyclists Trek Cross-Country to Raise Awareness of Hunger and Poverty]
[RCA News: RCA General Synod Votes to Join Campaign against Torture]
[WCC News: WCC urges Seoul not to put pre-conditions to North Korea]
[WCC News: Winning essays on prospects for ecumenism: "gifts of inspiration and leadership"]
Catherine Winkworth, 1878; John Mason Neale, 1866; hymn translators (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday July 2, 2008
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Australia's Primate to be Lambeth bishops spokesman]
[ELCA News: LWF Calls for Peace, Justice, Prayer Amid Zimbabwe Runoff Election]
[ENS News: Nuevo Amanecer represents 'A New Dawn' for Hispanic and Latino ministries]
[LWF News: Ecumenical Greetings to LWF Council Emphasize Joint Responsibility for Creation]
[LWF News: General Secretary Noko Says Council Meeting Was Successful]
[NCC News: Green Churches honored by NCC]
[PNS News: Jorge Lara-Braud, pastor, theologian, fighter for the poor dies at 77]
[Religion and Ethics Newsletter News: Barack Obama: Expanding the Faith-based Initiative]
[Religion and Ethics Newsletter News: C. Welton Gaddy: Politics Can Hurt Religion]
[Religion and Ethics Newsletter News: Clyde Wilcox: A Zone of Religious Privacy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsletter News: Douglas Kmiec: Faith Informs Politics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsletter News: Kim Lawton: Worry Among Religious Conservatives ]
[UCC News: Faith-based initiatives: Thomas reiterates need for 'responsible partnerships']
Joshua Lipe's Birthday
Renee Steele's Birthday
Thursday July 3, 2008
[ENS News: ERD continues to assist recovery efforts in Myanmar, responds to Typhoon Fengshen in the Philippines]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference 'reflections' process announced]
[ENS News: Episcopal youth set to gather in San Antonio]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Austin, announces new nursing program]
[LCMS News: Judge: Mission society can distribute tracts at 'gay pride' event]
[LCMS News: Lutheran Heritage publishes Spanish Bible-catechism]
[LCMS News: CPH offers new Bible study for women]
[LCMS News: New Wangerin DVD looks at death]
[UCC News: United Church News names new editor]
[WCC News: WCC salutes Ingrid Betancourt's liberation, calls for other hostages to be released]
[WCC News: Violence within the family: Churches need to keep their ears open to calls for help]
St. Thomas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Janet Ellis' Birthday
Friday July 4, 2008
Church Office Closed
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Armagh — Address to the USPG Conference, Swanick]
[ACNS News: Statement on Zimbabwe by the Most Reverend Thabo Makgoba]
[ELCA News: 'All Hands On Deck' Needed for Flood Recovery in Midwest]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: 2008 Campaign: What's Appropriate?]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Aging Out]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The 30 Hour Famine]
[WCC News: WCC team challenges Germany, "the European champion in arms sales", with questions about the purpose of war]
[WCC News: Care for the people of Zimbabwe, WCC tells the international community]
Saturday July 5, 2008
MacKenzie Colston's Birthday
July 6 to 11, 2008
Senior 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.
Reading Camp "Cadets" at Lutheran Hills
Reading Camp is an initiative by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod designed to give tools and hope for a better future to 4th and 5th graders lagging behind their peers in reading skills. Professional teachers conduct the program, assisted by volunteer "Cadets," older high school and college students (ages 17-22) from synod congregations with an interest in elementary education. "Cadets" work with the teachers they are partnered with for 3 hours each morning and interact with students throughout the day on general camp activities, including leading "Read Aloud" story sessions each evening. Contact Reading Camp Director, Cleo Swager (260) 456-3168 for more information and a special application packet. No Cost.
July 6, 2008
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 14) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Piano Sonata in A, Op. 1010: First movement — Ludwig van Beethoven
Entrance Hymn: We Praise You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 870)
Homily: "Prisoners of Hope" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 777)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Watercolors — Pat Metheny
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 608)
Communion Hymn: Chief of Sinners Though I Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 609)
Sending Hymn: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 873)
Postlude: Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: "Warum?" — Robert Schumann
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Lynne Weddle
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
The liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Piano Sonata in A, Op. 1010: First movement — Ludwig van Beethoven
Entrance Hymn: We Praise You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 870)
Homily: "Prisoners of Hope" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 777)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Watercolors — Pat Metheny
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 608)
Communion Hymn: Chief of Sinners Though I Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 609)
Sending Hymn: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 873)
Postlude: Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: "Warum?" — Robert Schumann
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Emily Garl
Lector: Sarah Isaacson
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Tim and Debbie Moore
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Nursery: Rick and Rachel Stults
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Rick and Susan Goldsworthy
Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Marcus Westphal's Birthday
Monday July 7, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon at York Minster]
[ENS News: Icon of healing: unique charism awaits bishops in Canterbury]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church website redesign aims to ease navigation]
[PNS News: Mission in Darfur: A sheik's invitation brings Christian teachers to a village]
[PNS News: Montreat Youth Conference kicks off: 1,300 'Throw Open the Doors!']
[WCC News: Seesaw of interfaith cooperation: working together for peaceful relations in Cologne]
[WCC News: Pacific visit to highlight WCC concern on climate change]
[WCC News: Churches warn G8: A billion people may face constant hunger]
Tuesday July 8, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Youth Group at MCUM from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Vacation Bible School volunteers meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Women Bishops]
[ENS News: Women bishops approved by Church of England's General Synod]
[ENS News: Interview with the Presiding Bishop on the Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: General Seminary dean says school can withstand challenges]
[ENS News: Strong ecumenical presence set for Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference coverage plan set by Episcopal Life Online]
[PNS News: Atlanta Presbyterians visit Iran: Group finds a faithful and energetic church]
[PNS News: Is seeing believing? — Young or old, Jesus can dispel doubt, Green tells Montreat youth gathering]
[PNS News: Rescue operation: Lazarus story a paradigm for Jesus' redemption from sin, youth told]
[RCA News: Fresh Wind Letter Focuses on Leadership from Deacons and Elders]
[WCC News: WCC internship programme 2009]
Wednesday July 9, 2008
Book Discussion — "Three Cups of Tea" at 7:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: England, Scotland and Wales to host bishops on the road to Lambeth]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Lutheran Leaders Write to Presidential Candidates]
[ELCA News: Lutheran youth from Iowa, Tanzania to partner at parish rally]
[ENS News: England, Scotland and Wales to host bishops on the road to Lambeth]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop challenges Episcopal youth to act for justice]
[ENS News: Union of Black Episcopalians celebrates 40 years while reaching 'new horizons']
[PNS News: Love is All You Need: God's love is never withheld, Green tells Montreat Youth Conference ]
[PNS News: Help Line: Vulnerability, openness to others key to growth, Montreat youth told]
Tim Garl's Birthday
Mark Savage's Birthday
Thursday July 10, 2008
Stepping Stones meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Pastoral Counseling Meeting from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Elects Beth Wrenn President for 2008-2011]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Delegates Adopt Proposals on Environmental Matters]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Elects Vice President, Other Officers, Board Members]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop schedules post-Lambeth live webcast]
[ENS News: Listening Process book now available to U.S. readers]
[ENS News: Episcopalians can join bishops' Walk of Witness — virtually]
[ENS News: Church Center Midwest regional office up and running]
[LCMS News: LWR study tours scheduled]
[LCMS News: World Mission trains 46 new missionaries for service]
[LCMS News: LWR to host first study-tour reunion]
[LCMS News: 11 projects receive 2008 Good Samaritan Fund grants]
[LCMS News: Overseas lesson: Being a missionary means living your faith]
[PNS News: Philanthropist Sir John Templeton dies at 95]
[PNS News: Church unbound, Day 2: Unbinding the chains]
[PNS News: Worth the risk: Support of community essential to faithful living, Montreat youth told]
[PNS News: Stairway to heaven: Montreat's music leader prefers 'enabling' to performing]
[PNS News: Clean between your toes: Foot-washing, sacraments unlock doors to community, service, youth told]
[Religion and Ethics Newsletter News: Kim Lawton: Evangelicals Starting to Support McCain]
[UCC News: UCC ads will return to national TV, if fundraising makes it so]
Friday July 11, 2008
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Thanks Women of the ELCA for Church Leadership]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Tackles Community, Church, Global Issues]
[ELCA News: Chittister Tells Women of the ELCA to Boldly Challenge War, Peace Processes]
[ENS News: Episcopal/Presbyterian dialogue moves on with General Assembly action]
[ENS News: Episcopal youth get fired up for faith and mission]
[ENS News: Prayers for the Lambeth Conference and the bishops in attendance]
[LWF News: LWF Youth Seek Active Engagement in Climate Change Issues]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John McCain: Message to Pro-life Group]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lourdes 150th Anniversary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Karmapa Lama]
[UCC News: In wake of 'Steeples' announcement, Stillspeaking hearing enthusiastic responses]
Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday July 12, 2008
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Donates Blankets, Assembles Health Kits]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Hosts 23 Workshops for Gathering Participants]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Told of God's 'Building Blocks']
[ELCA News: Neumark Tells Women of the ELCA that Bold Sisters Change the World]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Gathering Welcomes International Guests]
[ELCA News: Bockelman Emphasizes Baptism at Women of the ELCA Gathering]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Gathering Emphasizes Healthy Women and Girls]
Nathan Söderblom, Bishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)
Pauline Caldwell's Birthday
July 13 to 18, 2008
Pioneers 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 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 13, 2008
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 15) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 1 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 533)
Homily: "The Wrong Questions" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: As Rain From the Clouds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 508)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Requiem: "Pie Jesu" — Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lynae and Carolyn Sowinski, soprano duo
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Almighty God, Your Word is Cast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 516)
Communion Hymn: We Plow the Fields and Scatter (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 681)
Sending Hymn: God's Word is Our Great Heritage (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 509)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lynn Weddle
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 1 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Baptismal Hymn: Go My Children With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)
Homily: "The Wrong Questions" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: As Rain From the Clouds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 508)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Requiem: "Pie Jesu" — Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lynae and Carolyn Sowinski, soprano duo
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Almighty God, Your Word is Cast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 516)
Communion Hymn: We Plow the Fields and Scatter (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 681)
Sending Hymn: God's Word is Our Great Heritage (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 509)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Dana Barron
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Eric and Kari Isaacson
Nursery: Carolyn and Ellie Delap
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
Altar Care: Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Flowers: Lyman and Gloria Hitchcock
We welcome through baptism Claire Bernice Dahlberg, daughter of Brad and Carrie, and sister to Eric and Jack. Claire was born on June 2nd. Claire's sponsors are Darren and Jennifer Klocke.
Special thanks to Carolyn and Lynae Sowinski for their musical offering this morning.
[ENS News: Salisbury diocese welcomes Presiding Bishop, Sudanese bishops for pre-Lambeth hospitality initiative]
[ENS News: Church need not be afraid, New Hampshire bishop tells Putney gathering]
Monday July 14, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Celebrates its 20th Anniversary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Five Good Questions]
Samuel Polansky's Birthday
Tuesday July 15, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Youth Group at MCUM from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
[ACNS News: Countdown to Lambeth 2008: Equipping Bishops for Mission]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA Closes Gathering with Call to Act]
[ELCA News: Women of ELCA, GME Guest Endures Immigration Process, Arrives in U.S]
[ENS News: Triennial Episcopal Youth Event builds relationships for growth and leadership]
[PNS News: PC(USA) leaders send follow-up letter to the church]
[RCA News: Leaders on the Horizon Volunteers Help Iowa Tornado and Flood Victims]
[RCA News: Waldensian-RCA Partnership Brings Benefits]
[WCC News: WCC to attend Madrid interfaith conference]
Matt Keadle's Birthday
Misty White's Birthday
Wednesday July 16, 2008
[ENS News: General Convention '09 volunteer coordinators and supervisors meet in Anaheim]
[ENS News: Image Gallery: Bishops, spouses arrive in Canterbury for Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference commences in Canterbury amid high expectations]
[NCC News: Kinnamon: NY Times, CBS poll on race stresses need for 'sacred conversations']
[PNS News: Cincinnati youth help with Montreat storm clean-up]
[WCC News: WCC solidarity team visit to strengthen Indonesian Christian efforts in overcoming violence]
Thursday July 17, 2008
[ACNS News: The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams opens the Lambeth Conference]
[ACNS News: Bishops' Retreat]
[ACNS News: The Spouses Conference opens]
[ENS News: Lambeth spouses eager to build relationships, partner with bishops]
[ENS News: Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality Initiative 'sets positive tone' for bishops and spouses]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury opens the 2008 Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Lexington Bishop Stacy Sauls]
[LCMS News: Seminary's Deaf Institute graduates first deaf pastor]
[LCMS News: CPH releasing Guitar Chord Edition of hymnal this month]
[LCMS News: Book, DVD offer guidelines for healthy lifestyles]
[LCMS News: Bethesda announces awards to LCMS students, school]
[LCMS News: Harvala accepts call to Fort Wayne faculty]
[PNS News: PPC names new management team: Journalist and author Jana Riess hired as editor]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ed Bacon: Political But Not Partisan]
Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, 1566 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday July 18, 2008
[ACNS News: Retreat provides a strong foundation for the work ahead]
[ACNS News: Spouses begin to share their stories]
[ACNS News: Book Launch of 'Marriage, Mitres and Myself' by Jane Williams]
[ELCA News: ELCA Wittenberg University's alumni embark on 7,000-mile tour ]
[ELCA News: Northwest Synod of Wisconsin earns discount in contributions to health plan]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: New Jersey Bishop George Councell]
[LWF News: LWF President Hanson Assures Zimbabwean Churches of Lutheran Solidarity]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lambeth Preview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Police Chief with Altzheimer's]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Sweeping the Graves]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Next Anglicanism?]
[WCC News: Churches' feedback greatly needed, committee says]
[WCC News: WCC congratulates Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday]
Saturday July 19, 2008
Young Women's Group meets at 10:00 a.m. at the Bakehouse.
Retired's Group Event
Meet in the St. Thomas parking lot at 4:30 p.m. to carpool to dinner and then to the Bloomington Community Band concert at McCormick's Creek State Park. Please RSVP to Jane Warner.
The Bloomington Community Band invites all members of St. Thomas to a very special 30th anniversary concert at the McCormick's Creek State Park Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Parking is available in the area and the newly remodeled therater is easily accessible. The concert is free: park admission fees will apply. There are benches for seating; however a lawn chair would add to your comfort. The concert will not only celebrate the Bloomington Community Band's birthday, but recognize member of the band and the people of St. Thomas for their years of contribution and support. Many members of our church have been participants throughtout the years. It would be nice to have a sizable group there to represent St. Thomas. Sitting in with the band will be Tony Sadlon, a senior at IU and an outstanding trumpeter. Don't forget this is the night of the famous kazoo feature. In case of inclement weather at the park, the concert would be cancelled.
[ENS News: Preparing congregations for mission is focus of Black Ministries Triennial Conference]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: El Camino Real Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves and Chicago Bishop Jeffrey Lee]
[ENS News: Bishops say Lambeth retreat set strong foundation for conference]
Carl Ziegler's Birthday
July 20 to 25, 2008
Performing Arts Camp (grades 5 to 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 25 at 1:30 pm. Mr. Bob Sisson returns for his 15th season as director. $260.
Guitar Camp (grades 6 to 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 25. (This same program is also offered at Lake Luther, June 10-15). $260.
July 20, 2008
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 16) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 1 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Father, We Thank Thee" — Robert Powell
Entrance Hymn: Gather Us In (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 532)
Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 694)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sonata VI, Op. 5 — Johann Joachim Quantz
Anna and Sarah Isaacson, flute duo
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Sending Hymn: Sent Foth by God's Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 547)
Postlude: March for a Joyous Occasion — Conrad Susa
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Bruce and Susan Colston
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 1 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Father, We Thank Thee" — Robert Powell
Entrance Hymn: Gather Us In (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 532)
Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 694)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sonata VI, Op. 5 — Johann Joachim Quantz
Anna and Sarah Isaacson, flute duo
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Sending Hymn: Sent Foth by God's Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 547)
Postlude: March for a Joyous Occasion — Conrad Susa
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Ben Eichmiller
Lector: Margrethe O'Connor
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: Rita Pavolka
Usher: Kaye Hill
Greeter: Chris Ogan
Nursery: Sandy and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinators: Brad Dahlberg and Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Flowers: Carolyn Sowinski and Carl Ziegler
Youth Lake Event following the worship service.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle and snacks. Hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, mac & cheese, lemonade and ice cream will be provided. RSVP to Doug Doblar.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily Interview: Sue Parks Lambeth Conference Organiser]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Spouses Conference Plenary Session - Family Life]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Sermon given by the Right Reverend Duleep de Chickera, the Bishop of Colombo]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Order of Service from Today's Lambeth Conference Eucharist]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Cathedral Welcomes International Anglican Family]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Dr Williams calls for reflection and a focus on strengthening the Communion]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference welcomes ecumenical partners]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference worship highlights diversity, conflict]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury delivers Lambeth Conference presidential address]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference structure meant for 'intense engagement,' planners say]
Monday July 21, 2008
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
August Newsletter Deadline
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Primate of Japan prays for peace and friendship with Korea]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Audio from Today's Press Conference]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Church should lead way on curbing demand for prostitution, advocate says]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Korean Peace Project]
[ELCA News: Thrivent Financial to Fund Lutheran Efforts for Midwest Flood Relief]
[ENS News: Lambeth Peace Project hopes to tell Korea's story to Anglicans]
[ENS News: Lambeth panel explores questions of Anglican identity, postcolonialism]
[PNS News: Survey suggests 'unchurched' are a fluid group]
[PNS News: Southern African churches want economic sanctions on Zimbabwe]
[PNS News: Inter-religious dialogue is a top concern for WCC and Ecumenical Patriarchate]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rick Warren: A Broad Moral Agenda]
[UCC News: Kinnamon: NY Times, CBS poll on race stresses need for "sacred conversations"]
[UCC News: UCC youth gather for NYE 2008]
[WCC News: Inter-religious dialogue is a top concern for WCC and Ecumenical Patriarchate ]
Kari Isaacson's Birthday
Alexis Smith's Birthday
Tuesday July 22, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Youth Group at MCUM from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
[ACNS News: Evangelist praises passion of bishops]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Vocation Vocation Vocation]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: A Chat with Brian McLaren]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Lambeth — the Market Place]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Working things out at Lambeth!]
[ENS News: Emergent evangelist challenges Lambeth Conference to speak to a new world]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Nathan Baxter of Central Pennsylvania, Bruce Caldwell of Wyoming]
[ENS News: Sudanese primate wants Robinson's resignation]
[ENS News: Bishops at Lambeth engage questions of evangelism]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 2]
[PNS News: Sabbath-keeping key to experiencing God's love, Yaconelli tells Cascades conferees]
[PNS News: East Iowa Presbytery appeals for immediate help: Structural engineer, home inspector, volunteers needed ASAP]
[RCA News: Cleveland Church's Ministry Benefits from Extreme Makeover]
[RCA News: New York City Church Works Creatively to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast]
[UCC News: Steeples to the People off and running]
Mary Magdalen, Apostle (Liturgical Color: White)
Haley Chrzastowski's Birthday
Wednesday July 23, 2008
Habitat for Humanity Pitch-in at 6:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church for all congregations involved in the interfaith build — bring a dish to share and come join the fellowship. Please sign up in the narthex by the 21st if you plan to attend.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: The church needs apologists, not apologisers, Cardinal Dias says]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Women's needs must be met to meet Millennium goals]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Anglican Church Provides Education in Developing Countries]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Statement of the Sudanese Bishops to the Lambeth Conference on the Situation in Sudan]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Bishops need to be 'permission givers' to fresh expressions]
[ENS News: Cardinal to Lambeth: Be proactive, not reactive, in combating 'culture of death']
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops John Chane of Washington, Charles Jenkins of Louisiana]
[ENS News: Bishops to 'walk in witness' to church commitment to social justice]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 3]
[PNS News: Construction firm for new Louisville arena leases Presbyterian Center space]
[PNS News: Peacemaking and the 'mustard seed': Conference-goers urged to confront poverty, work for justice]
[PNS News: 'A little picture of heaven': Immigrants' dreams and visions forge a new multicultural church]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Religious Voters on Vice-Presidential Possibilities ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religious Voters and Election 2008: Picking a Vice President]
Birgitta of Sweden, renewer of the church, 1373 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday July 24, 2008
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Lambeth walk to demand world leaders to keep their promise to end poverty]
[ELCA News: An ELCA Congregation Discovers That Having a Disaster Plan Works]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men in Mission to Gather in Omaha Aug. 1-3]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Provide Assistance in Burundi, Indonesia]
[ENS News: Bishops march in London 'walk of witness' against global poverty]
[LCMS News: Watch Int'l LLL convention events via Web ]
[LCMS News: Synod universities make plans for pharmacy, law schools]
[LCMS News: 200-plus youth workers share ideas at conference]
[LCMS News: CPH extends free 'Portals' offer]
[NCC News: NCC's Antonios Kireopoulos joining Christian-Muslim dialogue at Yale]
[PNS News: Board of Pensions lowers death benefit dues rates 25%: No Medical Plan dues increase for 2009]
Andrew Fawbush's Birthday
Friday July 25, 2008
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.
Meet at the church at 9:15 a.m. to carpool. RSVP to Jane Warner.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Bishops unite on Poverty, receive thanks of PM]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Gordon Brown speech to the Walk for Witness rally 24 July]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Ecumenical relationships assisted by Lambeth Participation]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops David Alvarez of Puerto Rico, Geralyn Wolf of Rhode Island]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference begins considering 'difficult situations']
[ENS News: Ecumenical participants at Lambeth Conference bring shared voices, wisdom]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 5]
[PNS News: Peacemakers hear about global food crisis: Speaker says all people have right to affordable food]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religious Voters and Election 2008: Picking a Vice President]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: 2008 Campaign: Update on the Candidates and Religion]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pediatric AIDS Corps]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Interfaith Wedding]
[WCC News: End ban on aid, say ecumenical leaders hailing Zimbabwe memorandum of understanding]
St. James, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday July 26, 2008
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Plenary Friday 25th July]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Bishops have "no option" on climate change]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Spouses' Conference — Quiet Garden Tour]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Thomas Ely of Vermont, Greg Rickel of Olympia]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference participants challenged to make environmental changes now]
[ENS News: Lambeth Marketplace offers goods, ideas, meeting place]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 6]
Ana Hanson's Birthday
July 27 to August 1, 2008
Pioneers 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 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 27 to 31, 2008
Friendship Trek, our 2008 VBS, will be held July 27-31 with supper from 5:30-6 and fun activities from 6-8. If you'd like to participate either as a student or as a leader, please sign up in the narthex on Sunday morning or contact Tiffany Shupe or Sharon Fawbush. We're looking forward to a great time learning about Jesus, our Forever Friend!
July 27, 2008
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 17) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 1 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Rosace — Henri Mulet
Entrance Hymn: Come Ye Thankful People Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 693)
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: I Love to Tell the Story (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 661)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Vocalise — Sergei Rachmaninoff
Hannah Fidler, liturgical dancer
Ashley Howell, cello
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 802)
Communion Hymn: What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 774)
Sending Hymn: Praise the Lord! O Heavens (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 823)
Postlude: Symphonie I: "Final" — Louis Vierne
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Kaleb Rich
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: John and Renée Steele
Nursery: Marcy Grupenhoff
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Karen Blaisdell
Bread and Wine: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Flowers: David Ellies
A word about the dance at today's offering
Beginning with roots in Old Testament traditions, dance is a beautiful but often overlooked part of Christianity. As an integral part of religion all through the world, it has been present since the early days of the Church. Today it is most often used as a joyous celebration of worship, but has also been used as a medium to celebrate holidays, provide community togetherness, and to mourn death. Today's offertory is for all the children in the world who suffer. Originally choreographed to remember the children of the Holocaust, it is a call for prayer and a time to reflect on the lives of children who are jeopardized by violence, poverty, illness and strife.
"You have turned my mourning into dancing" Psalm 30: 11
Hannah Fidler, age 13, is a student in the IU Pre-College Ballet Program and will be a freshman at Bloomington High School North. Ashley Howell, age 13, is a student in the IU Pre-College String Academy and is home-schooled.
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury leads two Sunday services: Lambeth bishops attend worship at local churches]
[ENS News: Lambeth participants reshape 'indaba' process: Discuss difficult issues sooner, some bishops say]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop preaches at historic London church: 'I don't see a split' in communion, she tells forum]
[UCC News: Youth, church leaders lift up prayers for victims of Knoxville shooting]
Jaydene Laros' Birthday
Dawn Smith's Birthday
Carolyn Sowinski's Birthday
Monday July 28, 2008
Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Windsor Continuation Group - Preliminary Observations to the Lambeth Conference (Parts 1, 2 and 3)]
[ACNS News: Sudanese bishops ask for international support on peace agreement]
[ACNS News: Statement of the Sudanese Bishops to the Lambeth Conference on the situation in Sudan]
[ACNS News: Spouse's Conference: Modern Day Slaveries and the Church]
[ACNS News: Spouses: We are the Vine]
[ENS News: Windsor Continuation Group proposals on homosexuality issues, interventions, get mixed reception]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference: Interfaith collaboration a 'dialogue of life']
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 7]
[UCC News: Thomas reaches out to Unitarian church in wake of tragedy]
[UCC News: NYE youth remember victims of nearby shooting]
[WCC News: Expectations for WSCF visions of the future]
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750; Heinrich Schütz, 1672; George Frederick Handel, 1759, musicians (Liturgical Color: White)
Ashley Reynolds' Birthday
Carl Smith's Birthday
Tuesday July 29, 2006
Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: The Archbishop of Canterbury Second Presidential Address to the Lambeth Conference 2008]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: An Interview with the Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Bishops' spouses flock to management sessions]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Western culture worsens interfaith woes]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Plenary Monday 28th July]
[ELCA News: ELCA Teaching Theologians Consider 'New Day' in Multicultural Seminar]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Reflect on God's Mission in the World]
[ENS News: Volunteer corps keeps Lambeth running: Canterbury diocese members on call for conference needs]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's second presidential address to the Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishop Suffragan Dena Harrison of Texas, Bishop Henry Parsley of Alabama]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 8]
[PNS News: PC(USA)'s World Mission adds staff to help grass-roots Presbyterians engage in mission]
[RCA News: Catalyst Engages Twentysomethings in Conversation at Suburban Chicago Church]
[WCC News: Faith groups emphasize action before International AIDS Conference]
[WCC News: West Papuans "traumatized" WCC team tells Indonesian government]
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany (Liturgical Color: White)
Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, 1030 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday July 30, 2008
Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Plenary Session — 'Equal in God's Sight: When power is abused']
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: A Biblical Reflection]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Lambeth gives momentum to a push for a safer Communion]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Audio from Press Conference]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Relief Efforts Continue in Kenya Following Election]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishop Leo Frade of Southeast Florida, Bishop Dean Wolfe of Kansas]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 9]
[PNS News: Church leaders lift up Knoxville faith community in wake of shootings]
Natalie Johnson's Birthday
Thursday July 31, 2008
Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Audio from Press Conference]
[ACNS News: Rural Mission: Challenges and opportunities for all of us]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Applauds New Global Aids Bill]
[ENS News: 'NetsforLife' a sign of hope in fighting killer disease]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 10]
[LCMS News: India church body celebrates 50 years]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick: ILC meeting 'went very well']
[LCMS News: 'Online Outlet' offers up to 80 percent off ]
[LCMS News: Int'l LLL convention elects Onnen president]
[LCMS News: Conference stresses ministry not just to, but with children]
[PNS News: Women of Faith Award winner Thea Jackson dies: New Yorker was champion for the elderly and imprisoned]
[UCC News: More than $100,000 now in hand toward $350,000 Steeples TV ad goal]
[WCC News: Peace in Sudan may take a long time - Interview with Marina Peter]
Hannah Wood's Birthday
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