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.
August 1 to 3, 2008
Family 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.
The 2008 "Coming of Age" Lutheran Men's Gathering will be held at the Hilton Hotel and Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Featured speakers include Tom Osborne, interim athletic director, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Osborne was head football coach of the Cornhuskers for 25 years, helping the school claim three national titles before he was inducted in 1999 to the College Football Hall of Fame. Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District elected him to three terms during 2001-2007 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Gathering's purpose is to bring men of all ages into a deeper relationship with God and assist younger and older men in building intergenerational relationships. A 48,000-square-foot interactive center will include room for building Habitat for Humanity sheds, high-ropes courses and other games.
For more information and to register, visit the Men in Mission Web site.
Friday August 1, 2008
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: The Lords Prayer in 40 Languages]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Press Conference on Anglican Covenant: "We are on a pilgrimage together"]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Audio from press conference]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: The volunteers]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Against all hope]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Spouses plenary: 'When I am working, I am working with God']
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Bishop, New Jersey Senator Visits Immigration Detention Center]
[ENS News: Women bishops urge more focus on gender issues: Welcome is warmer at this Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Lambeth Digest, Day 11]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference begins two-day covenant discussion: Implications of 'autonomy in communion' concerns some]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lambeth Report]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Christian Science Healing]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Save A Torah]
Lammas - Christian
Fast in honor of Holy Mother of Lord Jesus - Orthodox Christian
Saturday August 2, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Finance Committee meets in the Synod Office Chapel.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: 'We thank you for being here']
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Churches must lead the way on reducing carbon emissions]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Press Conference: Covenant and Sacrifice]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Audio from Press Conference]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Spouses Plenary: Friday 1 August]
[ELCA News: Norm Smith Elected President of Lutheran Men in Mission]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference Daily Account: Bishops Edward Little II of Northern Indiana, Mark Sisk of New York]
[ENS News: Lambeth spouses: 'Here we are' to make a difference]
Ron Brown's Birthday
August 3 to 6, 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.
August 3, 2008
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 18) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: When Morning Gilds the Skies (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 853)
Homily: "A Banquet of Bread" — Pastor Walt Johnson
Hymn of the Day: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Dave Pavolka, trombone and Rita Pavolka, piano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 484)
Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 487)
Sending Hymn: In Christ Called to Baptise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 575)
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: David Ellies
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
The liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: When Morning Gilds the Skies (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 853)
Homily: "A Banquet of Bread" — Pastor Walt Johnson
Hymn of the Day: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Dave Pavolka, trombone and Rita Pavolka, piano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 484)
Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 487)
Sending Hymn: In Christ Called to Baptise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 575)
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Mailyn Fidler
Lector: Chris Ogan
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Helen Mayfield
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeter: Marcy Grupenhoff
Nursery: Jane Warner and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: Chris Ogan
Flowers: Carl Ziegler
Our thanks to Rita and Dave Pavolka for their musical offereing this morning.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: The Archbishop of Canterbury Concluding Presidential Address to the Lambeth Conference 2008]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Audio from Press Conference]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: Lambeth Indaba Reflections 2008]
[ACNS News: Lambeth Daily: We are all stewards of a great fellowship]
[ENS News: Lambeth 'reflections document' released]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's concluding presidential address to the 2008 Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's statement at the conclusion of the 2008 Lambeth Conference]
[ENS News: Bishops say Lambeth has equipped them for leadership in mission]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury seeks 'covenantal commitment': Communion 'longs to stay together,' Williams says]
[ENS News: Lambeth bishops attend closing Eucharist; Martyred Melanesian brothers honored in Canterbury Cathedral]
Ryan Rodenberg's Birthday
Monday August 4, 2008
Mission Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men in Mission Helps Complete Habitat for Humanity Project]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men in Mission Raises $1.5 Million for Endowment Fund]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Washes Feet of HIV-Positive Women]
[ENS News: Reactions to Lambeth Conference span the spectrum]
[NCC News: Queens Federation of Churches warns of on-line vandalism of religious sites]
[NCC News: Interfaith leaders call on candidates to make major statements on poverty]
[WCC News: Women and youth break the cycle of violence in Indonesia]
Tuesday August 5, 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.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Call Consultant Training at 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Men in Mission Offers Variety of Workshops, Retreats]
[ELCA News: Osborne Tells Lutheran Men in Mission that Discipline, Grace are Critical]
[ELCA News: Churches 'Won't Give Up' on Travel Restriction Issue, Says Lutheran Leader]
[RCA News: Herald Offers Digital Subscription]
[RCA News: Rocky Mountain High Encourages Students in Faith]
[UCC News: Governance team: Consensus 'emerging' for single UCC board of fewer than 100 members]
August 6 to 9, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Candidacy Committee Meeting and Retreat at Waycross Retreat Center
Wednesday August 6, 2008
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 12.
[ACNS News: Lambeth Journal Online]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church to hold 'Day of Repentance' to apologize for participation in slavery]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop to conduct post-Lambeth live webcast August 7]
[PNS News: Minority view: Diverse Twin Cities area group gathers to discuss ministry]
[UCC News: UCC pastors visit Iran, hope to avert war]
Thursday August 7, 2008
[ELCA News: Speakers, Musicians Highlight Lutheran Men's Gathering]
[ENS News: In live webcast, Presiding Bishop says making connections was a highlight of Lambeth]
[LCMS News: Materials available for 'LWML Sunday,' Oct. 5 ]
[LCMS News: Mercy arm issues flood-relief appeals]
[LCMS News: Nafzger previews Aug. 18-20 convocation]
[LCMS News: Fandrey succeeds Rahn as LHF director]
[LCMS News: 'German Days' set for October]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: James Clyburn: Seeing a Sermon in My Work]
[WCC News: Despite poverty, seeds of hope bud in Indonesia]
Bruce Colston's Birthday
Brogan Hanna's Birthday
Lucille Ricketts' Birthday
Friday August 8, 2008
[ENS News: New Orleans 'Horns for Guns' collection set for August 17]
[ENS News: Ecuador Central begins search for bishop coadjutor]
[PNS News: Rebuilt steeple saves church building from lightning strike]
[PNS News: Gradye Parsons undergoes successful heart surgery: Stated Clerk will recuperate for a month]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Obama Campaign Still Struggles with Muslim Outreach]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lambeth Conference Wrap Up]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ethics of Health Care Rationing]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Spiritual Soccer]
Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, (Dominicans) 1221 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday August 9, 2008
Brenda Julovich's Birthday
August 10, 2008
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 19) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata in c for flute and piano: "Allegro" — Georg Philipp Telemann
Dana Barron, flute and Jon Yaeger, piano
Entrance Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 632)
Homily: "The Power of Calm" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Priceless Treasure (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 775)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sonata in c for flute and piano: "Adagio" — Georg Philipp Telemann
Dana Barron, flute and Jon Yaeger, piano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 773)
Communion Hymn: My LIfe Flows On in Endless Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 763)
Sending Hymn: God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 400)
Postlude: Sonata in c for flute and piano: "Allegro assai" — Georg Philipp Telemann
Dana Barron, flute and Jon Yaeger, piano
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Alison Kaiser
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata in c for flute and piano: "Allegro" — Georg Philipp Telemann
Dana Barron, flute and Jon Yaeger, piano
Entrance Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 632)
Homily: "The Power of Calm" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus, Priceless Treasure (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 775)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sonata in c for flute and piano: "Adagio" — Georg Philipp Telemann
Dana Barron, flute and Jon Yaeger, piano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 773)
Communion Hymn: My LIfe Flows On in Endless Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 763)
Sending Hymn: God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 400)
Postlude: Sonata in c for flute and piano: "Allegro assai" — Georg Philipp Telemann
Dana Barron, flute and Jon Yaeger, piano
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Jane Warner
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Greeter: Dennis and Carolyn DeLap
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Kent and Barb Unger
Flowers: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Congregation Council meets at 12:00 p.m.
Lawrence, deacon, martyr, 258 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday August 11, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Minnesota Lutheran Dies, Spouse Injured in Beijing Attack ]
[ENS News: Lambeth Journal videos available online]
[ENS News: ERD receives coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator]
[PNS News: We Are Family: A monthly column for the church by the moderator]
[PNS News: Form of Government Task Force to gather first time post-assembly]
[PNS News: Help wanted: Presbyterian World Mission seeks candidates for international service]
[WCC News: "A Common Word" letter sparks a series of dialogues among Christians and Muslims]
Clare, Abbess of San Damiano, 1253 (Liturgical Color: White)
Caleb Winningham's Birthday
Tuesday August 12, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Extension Homemakers meets from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[PNS News: The stuff God is putting together: A monthly column for the church by the stated clerk]
[RCA News: Churches Work Together on Coast Guard Festival Outreach]
[WCC News: Ecumenical bodies call for ceasefire, negotiations and urgent relief in the Caucasus region]
[WCC News: Water for all: young Christians study defence of this precious resource]
Esther Kings' Birthday
Wednesday August 13, 2008
[ELCA News: Wartburg College Regent Dies in Wyoming Plane Crash]
[NCC News: The Russia-Georgia conflict joins a dismal trend; but violence solves nothing, Christians declare]
[PNS News: Sue Mooney wins health ministry award: Ohioan is 'pillar' of PC(USA)'s parish nursing efforts]
[UCC News: UCC's New Church Leadership Institute grows to 100 participants]
[WCC News: Inter-religious youth group celebrates open debate]
Florence Nightingale, 1910; Clara Maas, 1901; renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday August 14, 2008
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ELCA News: ELCA-Supported Hospital to Open in Tanzania in October 2008]
[ELCA News: ELCA Pastor Darlene Grega appointed to Valparaiso Chapel staff ]
[ELCA News: ELCA Congregations Report 4.7 Million Members in 2007]
[ENS News: Katrina Sunday: August 31, 2008]
[ENS News: Katrina Remembrance Sunday set for August 31]
[LCMS News: Church hosts drive-through prayer ministry]
[LCMS News: Seminary announces Lay Bible Institute]
[LCMS News: Convocation focuses Black ministry on 'Radiating the Flame']
[LCMS News: Pless elected co-president of Löhe Society]
[PNS News: God and art: Nashville's religious communities bridge the gap]
[PNS News: PDA supporting relief efforts in Georgia: Assistance will help refugees and those displaced by fighting]
Maximillian Kolbe, 1941; Kaj Munk, 1944; martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
Penny Pennington's 94th Birthday
Friday August 15, 2008
[ELCA News: Bible to Basketball -- Lutheran Men in Mission Adopts Resolutions]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church official joins call for 'interest section' in Tehran]
[LWF News: Striving to Break Taboos: Traditional Gender Roles Contribute to Spread of HIV]
[LWF News: Call for Recognition of Leadership Capacity of People Living with HIV]
[LWF News: FIFA 2010 World Cup: South African Churches Warn About Human Trafficking]
[PNS News: PC(USA) and RCA send letter to churches in Georgia and Russia]
[PNS News: So near and yet so far: Presbyterian Global Fellowship challenged to reach out here and abroad]
[RCA News: RCWS Supports Relief Efforts in Georgia]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Animal Testing Ethics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Slow Medicine]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Atheist Baby Naming]
Mary, Mother of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Cole Grupenhoff's Birthday
Saturday August 16, 2008
Young Women's Group meets at 10:00 a.m. at the Bakehouse East.
August 17, 2008
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 20) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: O That I Had a Thousand Voices (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 833)
Homily: "Keeping Score" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: In Christ There Is No East or West (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 650)
Responses to the Word
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: One Bread, One Body (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 496)
Communion Hymn: Creating God, Your Fingers Trace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 684)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: O That I Had a Thousand Voices (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 833)
Homily: "Keeping Score" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: In Christ There Is No East or West (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 650)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Cantata No. 156: "Sinfonia" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Gloria Hitchcock, flute and Pauline Caldwell, piano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: One Bread, One Body (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 496)
Communion Hymn: Creating God, Your Fingers Trace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 684)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Alison Kaiser
Lector: Margrethe O'Connor
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Debbie Moore and Sam Eichmiller
Greeter: Debbie Moore
Nursery: LeAnn Lipe and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
Altar Care: Carole Kirsch and Deborah O'Brien
Bread and Wine: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Flowers: Deborah O'Brien
Monday August 18, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: John Schreiber, Lutheran Bishop of Southeast Michigan, Dies]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Barack Obama and John McCain: Saddleback Church Forum]
Maren McKee's Birthday
Tuesday August 19, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Continues Wellness Plan]
[LCMS News: Dr. George Wollenburg, former Montana DP, dies]
[NCC News: The World Council of Churches at 60]
[PNS News: Ghanaian church leader urges greater outreach to Muslims]
[RCA News: From Drugs to Dreams: Transforming a Neighborhood]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Assessing the Candidates at the Saddleback Church Forum]
Wednesday August 20, 2008
Mission Media Series Film at 7:00 p.m.
"The Devil Came on Horseback"
This film follows the journey of former US marine Captain Brian Steidle. As an official military observer, Steidle had access to parts of the country that no journalist could penetrate. The film uses the exclusive photographs and testimony from Steidle in the heart of Darfur.
PLEASE NOTE that this is an emotionally charged film with some disturbing coverage that will bring home the critical issue in Darfur and, more importantly, what we can do to help.
[LWF News: Worship and Mission Are Church's Central Tasks: Common Forms of Expression Strengthen Christian Unity]
[PNS News: New mission appointees begin service: Assignments stretch from Mexico-U.S. border to Korea]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Chris Smith: On the Saddleback Church Forum]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Shaun Casey: On the Saddleback Church Forum]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gary Bauer: On the Saddleback Church Forum]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joshua DuBois: On the Saddleback Church Forum ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rick Warren: On the Saddleback Church Forum]
[WCC News: Education and dialogue as antidotes to extremism in Indonesia]
[WCC News: Ceremonies, books and broadcasts mark the WCC 60th anniversary]
Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, 1153 (Liturgical Color: White)
Esther Compton's Birthday
Jennifer Garl's Birthday
David Sinden's Birthday
Thursday August 21, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Leadership Support Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Bishop Joins Minnesota Governor in ONE Campaign Declaration]
[LCMS News: 'Unity' is tone of 2008 Worship Institute]
[LCMS News: LHM offers tour to Central America]
[LCMS News: Web has preliminary task force proposals ]
[LCMS News: Eighteen college fairs planned for fall]
[RCA News: Northwestern Student Serves in Bahrain]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Leah Daughtry: Democrats Are People of Faith]
August 22 to 23, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Pre-retirement Seminar at Camp Lutherwald, Howe IN.
Friday August 22, 2008
[ELCA News: ELCA Deaconess Community Presents Annual Grants, Tithe]
[ENS News: World Council of Churches commemorates date of founding in Amsterdam 60 years ago]
[PNS News: Seminary news]
[PNS News: Revised Form of Government Task Force begins work: Timeline and assignments set over the next two years]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: 2008 Campaign: Conventions Preview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: New Life Center]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Janmashtami]
Drew Stults' Birthday
August 23 to 24, 2008
Each One Feed One Community Food Drive Volunteers Needed
Monroe County Ministries needs your help to make the third annual Each One Feed One Community Food Drive as success. More than 200 volunteers are needed on both Saturday and Sunday to collect our goal of 18,000 pound of food. You are needed to 1) collect donations at grocery stores in Bloomington and Elletsville, 2) transport donations from the stores to MCUM throughout each day and 3) sort donations for use in MCUM's Emergency Food Pantry. Volunteers will be provided with water and snacks and a boxed lunch will be available for volunteers working two consecutive shifts. Children 15 and younger are welcome, but must be accompanied by and adult. To volunteer or request information, contact Meri Reinhold at 339-3429.
Youth Group leader Doug Doblar has already promised MCUM he would supply them with 15 volunteers to sort at MCUM from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Youth Groupers and their families and friends are especially encouraged for this shift.
Saturday August 23, 2008
Interfaith Habitat Build Continues
On July 26th, volunteers from St. Thomas, First United Methodist and St. Paul Catholic got the house under roof. This was also the day St. Thomas provided meals for 35 people on site.
Thank you so much to all those who made food contributions. Special thanks to Alison Kaiser, Martha Selk, Kathy McDonald and Jan Ellis for their help in cooking, assembly, delivery and cleanup.
This is Women's Day — we need two women today. You will be working on doors, cabinets and painting trim.
Alex Nixon's Birthday
August 24, 2008
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 21) (Liturgical Color: Green)
The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: O Worship The King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 842)
Homily: "Breaking Out of the Mold" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: He — music by Jack Richards; lyric by Richard Mullin
Erin Smith and Dawn Smith
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 620)
Communion Hymn: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 623)
Sending Hymn: We Sing to You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 791)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Gail Seegert
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.
A Time of Preparation
Entrance Hymn: O Worship The King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 842)
Homily: "Breaking Out of the Mold" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sermonette — Cannonball Adderley and Jon Hendricks
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 620)
Communion Hymn: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 623)
Sending Hymn: We Sing to You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 791)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Kabara Praskavich
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: Lori Rowold
Flowers: David Ellies
Our thanks to Jon Yeager, pianist for today's worship, and to Erin and Dawn Smith for their musical offering at the 8:30 worship.
Bartholomew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Ben Eichmiller's Birthday
Monday August 25, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Bonnie Anderson challenges laity to live into baptismal covenant]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Interfaith Gathering at the DNC]
Tuesday August 26, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Archbishop's Pastoral Letter to Bishops of the Anglican Communion]
[ELCA News: Former Lutheran bishop to direct seminaries' contextual education program]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury sends pastoral letter to bishops of the Anglican Communion]
[PNS News: A 'peaceful presence' in the midst of 'chaos': St. Paul church offers sanctuary during Republican Convention]
[RCA News: Floods Can't Dampen Spirit of Giving]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: David Lose: Sin and Salvation in National Politics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gary Dorrien: Yes We Can...Change the Subject?]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Democrats Gather in Denver for Interfaith Service]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: David Gray: Faith in the Democratic Platform]
Kaleb Rich's Birthday
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Mission Media Series Film at 7:00 p.m.
"God Grew Tired of Us"
Nicole Kidman narrates this award-winning documentary that explores the journey of three "Lost Boys" from Sudan who are forced to leave their homeland due to civil war. The film follows their amazing journey out of the Sudan as they relocate in the US and struggle to help those they left behind.
[LCMS News: Proposals aim to build up congregations]
[PNS News: New Life for 100-Year-Old Building: Union-PSCE will dedicate the newly renovated Early Center on Sept. 10]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Patti Jette Hanley: Democratic National Convention Up Close]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Religious Reaction to Joe Biden VP Nomination]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: David Gray: Democratic Outreach to the Religious Left]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gary Dorrien: Party Unity and Convention Timidity]
Thursday August 28, 2008
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: Chinese Congregation Gives ELCA Funds for Midwest Floods]
[LCMS News: CPH offers free discussion guide for 'Teen' movie]
[LCMS News: Michigan congregation to host Open Arms Conference]
[LCMS News: Spiritual Life Conference to focus on needs of disabled]
[LCMS News: Directors approve revised budget]
[LCMS News: Structure, governance task force proposals]
[PNS News: Delegation of the Conference of European Churches to visit Georgia]
[PNS News: Presbyterians asked to pray for Christians in India: Violence erupts after assassination of Hindu leader]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Democratic Expressions of Faith]
[WCC News: Muslim and Christian women to explore religious contributions to peace]
[WCC News: Marking "Creation Day," Ecumenical Patriarch stresses need for environmental ethic]
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 430 (Liturgical Color: White)
Moses the Black, monk, martyr, c. 400 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Friday August 29, 2008
[ELCA News: Two ELCA Congregations Celebrate 'Mission Partners' Covenant in Ohio]
[ELCA News: Wallis to lecture on 'prophetic politics' at Trinity Lutheran Seminary]
[ELCA News: ELCA's Lenoir-Rhyne College became Lenoir-Rhyne University]
[ENS News: Louisiana team brings Gulf Coast recovery issues to national stage]
[ENS News: Reconstituted San Joaquin diocese sees ordination]
[NCC News: U.S. churches' social platform enters its second century]
[PNS News: Mending: A message for the PC(USA) from the General Assembly vice-moderator]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Harold Dean Trulear: Learning Political Wisdom]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: 2008 Campaign: Religion at the DNC]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Katrina Third Anniversary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Homeless Preacher]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Tale of God's Will]
Doug Bauder's Birthday
Debbie Nixon's Birthday
Cindy Ohslund's Birthday
Dorothy Soudakoff's Birthday
Saturday August 30, 2008
Community Kitchen's 25th anniversary Summer Concert
Crutis Cantwell Jackson's MotownReview! Featuring Janiece Jaffee & other top Bloomington Musicians! Location: VFW 209 S. College Ave. 7:30 pm $12 at the door - all proceeds directly benefit Community Kitchen's programs.
August 31 to September 1, 2008
Beginning of Ramadan
August 31, 2008
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 22) (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: Piece d'orgue, BWV 572 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Homily: "A Call to the Cross" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: By Gracious Powers (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 626)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sarabande on "Land of Rest" — Gerald Near
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 759)
Communion Hymn: What God Ordains is Good Indeed (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 776)
Sending Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 656)
Postlude: Processional on "Lift High the Cross" — Donald Busarow
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Ellie Delap
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 10 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Piece d'orgue, BWV 572 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Homily: "A Call to the Cross" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: By Gracious Powers (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 626)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: When Israel was in Egypt's Land — Horace Clarence Boyer
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 759)
Communion Hymn: What God Ordains is Good Indeed (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 776)
Sending Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 656)
Postlude: Processional on "Lift High the Cross" — Donald Busarow
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Shari Rogge
Lector: Sandy Arnold
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Debbie Moore
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Nursery: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Carole Kirsch
Bread and Wine: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Flowers: Jim and Kay Eagleman and Carl Ziegler
Our new organist, Patrick Pope, will be at the console for the first time this morning. Please join in making him welcome.
Patrick hails from Statesville, North Carolina. He received from IU a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance and Church Music in 2004 and currently pursues a doctoral degree.
John Bunyan, teacher, 1688 (Liturgical Color: White)
Steve Frampton's Birthday
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