St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church

3800 East Third Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

News & Events — September 2008

Monday September 1, 2008

Church Offices Closed

Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) barbeque at Rose House, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Tuesday September 2, 2008

Women's Yoga at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall

Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, bishop, renewer of the Church, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday September 3, 2008

LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House

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

Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 12.

Thursday September 4, 2008

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

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Worship Committee Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel

Friday September 5, 2008

Saturday September 6, 2008

Interfaith Habitat Build Continues

Join the Nierzwicki women to touch up paint and check the punch list.

St. Thomas will again provide meals for the day. We will use the same menu as we did on July 26^th. Please sign up to provide food. If you would be interested in helping to assemble and deliver food, please contact Kaye.

Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.

September 7, 2008

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 19) (Liturgical Color: Green)

The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Rhosymedre — Ralph Vaughan Williams

Entrance Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)

Homily: "Doing God's Work" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 605)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Draw Us In the Spirit's Tether — Harold Friedell

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: God, When Human Bonds Are Broken (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 603)

Communion Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)

Sending Hymn: Awake, O Sleeper, Rise From Death (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 452)

Postlude: Tuba Tune in D — Craig Sellar Lang

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski

Lector: Jaydene Laros

Acolyte: Alex Nixon

Server: Gail Seegert

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeter: Mary Sasse

Nursery: Nancy Winningham

Council Coordinator: David Nixon

The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Rhosymedre — Ralph Vaughan Williams

Entrance Hymn: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)

Children's Message: Doug Doblar

Homily: "Doing God's Work" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 605)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Trio in E-flat, Op. 49, No. 6 — Josef Rheinberger

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: God, When Human Bonds Are Broken (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 603)

Communion Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)

Sending Hymn: Awake, O Sleeper, Rise From Death (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 452)

Postlude: Tuba Tune in D — Craig Sellar Lang

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Kathy McDonald

Acolyte: Hannah Fidler

Server: Carol Seaman

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeters: Dave and Rita Pavolka

Nursery: Matt and Tiffany Shupe

Council Coordinator: David Nixon

Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Charlene Braun

Bread and Wine: Mary Sasse

Flowers: Tim and Jennifer Garl and Dean and Sandy Arnold

Sunday School Rally Day — Register for Sunday School.

Seasons of the Spirit is the title of this year's SCS materials. Join in the fun today of celebrating the seasons and register your child for Sunday Church School, which begins on September 14.

Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service. Please check out the welcome table in narthex.

Monroe Lake Chapter of Thrivent Invites YOU!

Please join us on Sunday, September 7, for an Old-Fashioned Picnic at Riddle Point on Lake Lemon! We will meet for lunch at the shelter house by the beach at 1:00pm. There will be good food, games, and plenty of fun! You need only to bring your lawn chairs! In order to know how much food to prepare, we must have an accurate count of the number planning to attend. Please sign up in the Narthex by September 1.

Youth Group meets at St. Thomas from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday September 8, 2008

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

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

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Interim Ministry Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Downstairs Conference Room

Tuesday September 9, 2008

Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

Altar Guild meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

LCM OASIS Evening Prayer at 9:00 p.m. at First United Church

Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, 1654 (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday September 10, 2008

LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House

Thursday September 11, 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.

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

Friday September 12, 2008

Andrea Boudra's Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Prelude and Fugue in c minor, Op. 37 No. 1

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Fugue in a-flat minor, WoO 8

Johannes Brahms (1853-1897)

Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 547

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Benedictus, Op. 59 No. 9

Max Reger (1873-1916)

Cortège et litanie, Op. 19 No. 2

Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)

Saturday September 13, 2008

Interfaith Habitat Build Continues

This is the last work day for this project. We need 6 more volunteers to work on landscaping and clean-up.

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Women of the ELCA Meeting in the Synod Downstairs Conference Room

John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407 (Liturgical Color: White)

September 14, 2008

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 20) (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: Voluntary and Trumpet Tune in D — William Boyce

Baptismal Hymn: How Happy Are They

solo by Liz Gaskins

Homily: "How Many Times?" — Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 359)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Andante religioso — Felix Mendelssohn

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)

Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)

Sending Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 865)

Postlude: Sonata in B-flat: "Allegro maestoso" — Felix Mendelssohn

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Betty Smith

Lector: Jerry Smith

Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist

Server: Sue Berg

Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering

Greeters: Betty and Jerry Smith

Nursery: Pauline Caldwell

Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller

The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 10, copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Voluntary and Trumpet Tune in D — William Boyce

Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)

Homily: "How Many Times?" — Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 359)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Ubi caritas et amor — Maurice Duruflé

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)

Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)

Sending Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 865)

Postlude: Sonata in B-flat: "Allegro maestoso" — Felix Mendelssohn

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Vicki Polansky

Acolyte: Kaleb Rich

Server: Kathy McDonald

Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund

Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl

Nursery: Dean and Sidney Arnold

Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg

Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Reneé Steele

Bread and Wine: Jim and Suzanne Halvorson

Flowers: Lyman and Gloria Hitchcock

St. Thomas Mission Fair between services in the Narthex and Heritage Hall

Do you have a favorite local, national or global organization that excites you? Do you have a "pet" project that you like to support either financially or by lending a hand? Is there a mission issue such as poverty, water, education, etc. that you like to support? Consider sharing your passion for mission at the St. Thomas Mission Fair! Sponsored by the Mission Committee

Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service. Please check out the welcome table in narthex.

Church Council meets at 12:30 p.m.

Dedication Day for the Interfaith Habitat House at 3:00 p.m.

There will be a short service of dedication, a tour of the new house and an opportunity to meet Nicolas and Christina, the new home owners, and share in their joy.

Holy Cross Day (Liturgical Color: Red)

September 15 to 16, 2008

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Christian Education Meeting at Camp Lutherwald, Howe, Indiana

Monday September 15, 2008

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

Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Room 12.

Tuesday September 16, 2008

Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, martyr, c. 258 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Wednesday September 17, 2008

LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.

Pastor's Education Class — "Book of Faith" at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room

Pastor McKee will be leading the first session of our "Book of Faith" initiative. Future meeting dates will be determined by the group.

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Stewardship Committee Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel

Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, 1179 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday September 18, 2008

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

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Academy for Mission Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Indianapolis

Dag Hammarskjöld, renewer of society, 1961 (Liturgical Color: White)

Friday September 19, 2008

Saturday September 20, 2008

Young Women's Group meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Bakehouse East.

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Global Mission Team Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Downstairs Conference Room

September 21 to 27, 2008

Peace Week — Educational & Cultural Events, Speakers & Discussion Forums — See Schedule of Events posted on the bulletin boards.

September 21 to 24, 2008

Worshipping Because It Matters: The Design of Effective Congregational Song at Camp Arcadia, Arcadia MI

Corporate worship through Word, Sacrament, and song is called "the source and summit of the Christian life." This retreat examines sacred song. Led interactively by three major thinkers about worship -- pastor and liturgical scholar Robert Rimbo, composer and musicologist Carl Schalk, and poet and hymn writer Herbert Brokering -- sessions will move from the setting, mission, ritual and community incorporated into worship, to the specifics of effective congregational song. Schalk and Brokering will illustrate with poetry, melody, rhythm, and harmony what makes existing compositions work. They will also demonstrate with an entirely new text and tune of their own collaboration how this happens. Rimbo will explore how liturgical sequences, texts, and chants unite a people in seasonal stances toward their Creator and Redeemer. Aspiring hymn writers or liturgists are encouraged to bring samples of their work for comment. The retreat is aimed at those attentive to congregational song: parish musicians, pastors, supportive laity, teachers, and students. Though led by Lutherans, the content will be for all liturgical churches.

September 21, 2008

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 21) (Liturgical Color: Green)

The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 10, copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Pastorale — Percy Whitlock

Entrance Hymn: Rise Up, O SAints of God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)

Homily: "A Call to Service" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: This is my Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 887)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Ubi caritas et amor — Maurice Duruflé

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 510)

Communion Hymn: How Clear is Our Vocation, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 580)

Sending Hymn: Come Labor On (reprinted in the bulletin)

Postlude: Toccata on "Come, Labor On" — Austin Lovelace

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Lynn Weddle

Lector: David Ellies

Acolyte: Shelby Crouch

Server: Kathleen Boggess

Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg

Greeter: Shirley Mingee

Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller

The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 10, copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Pastorale — Percy Whitlock

Entrance Hymn: Rise Up, O SAints of God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)

Homily: "A Call to Service" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: This is my Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 887)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Shall We Gather at the River — Robert Lowry

Children's Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 510)

Communion Hymn: How Clear is Our Vocation, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 580)

Sending Hymn: Come Labor On (reprinted in the bulletin)

Postlude: Toccata on "Come, Labor On" — Austin Lovelace

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Doug Doblar

Acolyte: David Polansky

Server: Dorothy Soudakoff

Ushers: Phil and Lissa May

Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe

Nursery: Carolyn and Ellie Delap

Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka

Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Susan Lehr

Bread and Wine: Dorothy Soudakoff

Flowers: Mary Sasse

Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service. Please check out the welcome table in narthex.

Youth Group meets at St. Thomas from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This one is for youth AND PARENTS to learn about the opportunity to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans next summer. We need to register early this fall, so the process of discerning whether or not you would like to attend needs to start soon.

Vocalist Heidi Schmidt to perform at Christ Church, Zionsville

Accompanied by organist Kurt von Schakel and friends, Ms. Schmidt will perform at Christ Church, 600 N. Ford Road, Zionsville, at 7:00 p.m. The performance will include a variety of musical genres including grand opera, Broadway tunes, sprituals, art song and rock.

Schmidt, an accomplished vocalist, has her undergraduate degree from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and her Masters from Julliard School in New York. She has sung professionally in the US and Europe, studied for a year as a Rotary International Scholar at the Mozarteium in Milano, Italy, and was on the teaching faculty at IUPUI Deparment of Music. She is currently a third year medical student.

Refreshments will be served following the performance. This is a free performance and all are invited.

International Day of Prayer for Peace

On Sunday, Sept. 21, ELCA congregations, institutions, and organizations are invited to join others from around the world in praying for peace.

The International Day of Prayer for Peace is one of the initiatives of the World Council of Churches. This year the global focus is on the Pacific Islands under the theme, "Witnessing to God's Peace."

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)

Monday September 22, 2008

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

October Newsletter Deadline

Autumn Equinox

Tuesday September 23, 2008

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Retired Pastors Luncheon (contact Karen Eppert)

Wednesday September 24, 2008

LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.

Thursday September 25, 2008

Retired's Group Outing — All are welcome to Octoberfest at Jane Warner's

We will meet at 10:30 a.m. in the church parking lot to carpool to Jane's home.

The will be pontoon boat rides, fishing, cards and board games. Brats, buns and table service will be provided. Bring a friend and a dish to share. Please RSVP to Jane Warner.

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

September 26 to 27, 2008

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council Meeting at Camp Lutherwald, Howe, IN

Friday September 26, 2008

Saturday September 27, 2008

Youth Group goes hiking and canoeing at Lake Griffey

Women's Day at LSTC: "Fertile Ground: Women, Sustainability, and Spirit"

"Fertile Ground: Women, Sustainability, and Spirit" will feature the the insights of Elonda Clay and Venice Williams.

Elonda Clay is a doctoral student in religion and science at LSTC and will speak on "Grassroots Gardens and World-Healing Work."

Venice Williams, executive director of SeedFolks Youth Ministry and the Kujichagulia Lutheran Center in Milwaukee, Wis., will discuss how "Environmental Justice Is Spiritual and Cultural Justice."

Attend one of five workshops led by LSTC staff, alumni, and friends on topics ranging from "greening" your congregation to spiritual direction. The day concludes with worship led by Pastor Susan Gaeta of Divine Word Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wis.

See the Web site for more information:

The day-long workshop is only $25 and includes lunch on campus. Register Now

September 28 to 30, 2008

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Professional Leaders' Conference at Turkey Run State Park, Marshall IN

September 28, 2008

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 22) (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: O Zion, Haste — arrangement Mark Sedio

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

Homily: "Turn and Live" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 634)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Service Sonata for Organ: "Offertory" — Robert J. Powell

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: As the Grains of Wheat (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 465)

Communion Hymn: Strengthen for Service, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 497)

Sending Hymn: O Zion, Haste (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 668)

Postlude: Concerto in B-flat, Op. 4, No 2: "Allegro" — George Frederick Handel

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Alison Kaiser

Acolyte: Bailey Arnold

Server: Larry Berg

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman

Nursery: Bruce and Susan Colston

Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien

The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 1, copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: O Zion, Haste — arrangement Mark Sedio

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

Homily: "Turn and Live" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 634)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Fight the Good Fight — John Gardner

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: As the Grains of Wheat (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 465)

Communion Hymn: Strengthen for Service, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 497)

Sending Hymn: O Zion, Haste (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 668)

Postlude: Concerto in B-flat, Op. 4, No 2: "Allegro" — George Frederick Handel

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Shannon Wills

Acolyte: John Isaacson

Server: Katie Anderson

Ushers: Tim Moore and Phil May

Greeters: Eric and Kari Isaacson

Nursery: Eric and Kari Isaacson

Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap

Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg

Flowers: Carl Ziegler

Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service.

Renewal A documentary

This is a must- see film of the vitality and diversity of today's religious environmental activists. The film will be shown in 2 parts -- Sunday September 28 & October 26 (each segment is about an hour) at the Unitarian Church at 6:15 pm. There will be a vegetarian potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall at 5 pm. If you are interested in going as a group from St. Thomas please contact Kaye in the office.

Christ Church, Zionsville, to Dedicate New Building Addition

You are invited to attend a community Open House at 1:00 p.m. to view the new sanctuary. Christ Church is located at 600 North Ford Road, Zionsville, Indiana 46077.

Special guest participants in this day's events will be:
Bishop Jim Stuck, IK Synod, ELCA
Rev. E. Dean Windhorn, first pastor of Christ Church

Cut Your Carbon Kick-off Event at Monroe County Public Library

At 1:30 p.m. there will be a showing of of "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire". Greg Travis (Peak Oil Task Force) and Vic Kelson (the Climate Project) will lead a discussion after the movie.

A new series of workshops in this intensive program to reduce your "carbon footprint" while saving money begins in October.

Available sessions are:
October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at First United Church
October 7, 14 and 28, November 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist — bring a bag lunch
October 29, November 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Thomas
November 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at St. Thomas (Participants in this power version of the class will need to contact Benjamin Schultz in advance for instruction on information that attendees will need to bring to the workshop.
and by internet starting on October 6 — for people who are extremely disciplined.

September 29 to 30, 2008

Eid ul Fitr

September 29 to October 1, 2008

Rosh Hashanah

Monday September 29, 2008

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

St. Michael and All Angels (Liturgical Color: White)

Tuesday September 30, 2008

Women's Yoga at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall

Jerome, translator, teacher, 420 (Liturgical Color: White)

Last update: Monday 6 October 2008 15:23