Saturday November 1, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Global Mission Team Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room
All Saints Day (Liturgical Color: White)
November 2, 2008
All Saints Sunday (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Fantasy and Fugue in c, BWV 537 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 424)
Homily: "Purity of Heart" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: For All Your Saints, O Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 427)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: O Day of Peace — C. Hubert H. Parry
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Sing With All the Saints in Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 426)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 754)
Sending Hymn: For All the Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 422)
Postlude: Kleine Praeludium und Intermezzi: "Poco vivace" — Hermann Schroeder
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Alex Nixon
Server: Gail Seegert
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 years through Kindergarten — Godly Play Room
Grades 1st through 6th — Rooms 16 and 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
Culture of Conversation with Pastor Lyle McKee in the Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Fantasy and Fugue in c, BWV 537 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 424)
Homily: "Purity of Heart" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: For All Your Saints, O Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 427)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Prelude in E-flat — C. Hubert H. Parry
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Sing With All the Saints in Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 426)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, the Very Thought of You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 754)
Sending Hymn: For All the Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 422)
Postlude: Kleine Praeludium und Intermezzi: "Poco vivace" — Hermann Schroeder
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Ben Eichmiller
Lector: Sharon Fawbush
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Michael and Kabara Praskavich
Nursery: LeAnne Lipe and Heather Allen
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor
Flowers: Paul and Yvonne Leber
All Saints Sunday celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. With Thanksgiving we remember the faithful departed, especially those most dear to who have died.
From among our St. Thomas family we remember:
Nona Marie Johnson
We also remember those who have died among member families:
Robert Schmidt, husband of Deborah Schmidt
Beatrice Dunn, mother of Dawn Smith
June Cousins, aunt of Matt Schupe
John Wohler, father of Jim Wohler
Margaret Farkas, mother of Lynn Weddle
Greg Knotek, brother-in-law of Dave Belbutoski
Carol Mumma, sister of Lynn Weddle
Andy Kendall, borther of Barb Unger
Katharine Pohlmann, mother of Kris Stewart
Raymond Coratz, father of Susie May
Dawn Lytle, sister-in-law of Missy and Sam Eichmiller
Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 to watch and discuss the award-winning documentary "Dark Days."
Monday November 3, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: All involved in Pittsburgh split are saints, Presiding Bishop tells Pittsburgh Episcopalians]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Princeton Panel: Faith and Presidential Politics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Last-Minute Faith-Based Outreach]
[UCC News: Office of General Ministries board endorses unified governance proposal]
Martin de Porres, renewer of society, 1639 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday November 4, 2008
Election Day
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Quarry Land Men's Chorus rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[PNS News: 'Able' to minister: A PC(USA) missionary letter from Indonesia]
[PNS News: Presbyterian mission...and a whole lot more: 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is available now]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Adam Hamilton: The End of Polarizing Politics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: On Voting]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Charles Mathewes: The Meaning of Elections]
[UCC News: U.S. general election underway, UCC Church House hosts polling location]
Wednesday November 5, 2008
LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Mission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 13.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Appeals to President-Elect Obama]
[ENS News: California voters approve gay marriage ban: Episcopal bishops had jointly opposed Proposition 8]
[ENS News: People of faith offer Obama their support, prayers and challenge]
[NCC News: Dear Mr. President-Elect:]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mark G. Toulouse: The Economy of Equality]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Richard B. Miller: Political Religion]
[UCC News: Barack Obama, 20-year UCC member, elected U.S. president]
[UCC News: Pastoral letter addresses passage of marriage restriction legislation]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary congratulates US President-elect]
[WCC News: People in northern Uganda are ready to forgive the LRA rebels]
Thursday November 6, 2008
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Develops Plan to Help Reconstruct Sichuan, China, after Earthquake]
[ENS News: Episcopal educators to discuss economic challenges at biennial gathering]
[ENS News: EPPN pledges to work with new administration to build a just world]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick lauds pro-marriage votes]
[LCMS News: Nearly 400 attend CPH's 'Operation FUN']
[LCMS News: Concordia, Chicago, volunteers pack 200,000 meals for Haiti]
[LCMS News: LWML provides leadership training to 194 women]
[LCMS News: CPH offers new Christmas service for children]
[LCMS News: Medical missions forum planned for March]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Noel Leo Erskine: A Mandela Moment]
Friday November 7, 2008
[ELCA News: Global Lutheran Communion Congratulates U.S. President-Elect]
[ELCA News: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Announces Changes in Business Model]
[ELCA News: Worldwide Lutherans Commemorate Anniversary of Luther's Baptism in Eisleben]
[ELCA News: Lutherans examine human rights to seek a world free from violence]
[ENS News: Jerusalem's Bishop Dawani seeks to rebuild confidence among U.S. supporters]
[ENS News: Design Group hails Lambeth Conference's success]
[ENS News: Primates Meeting set for February 2009 in Alexandria, Egypt]
[ENS News: Bulletin: Quincy members vote to leave Episcopal Church, align with Southern Cone]
[NCC News: Kinnamon and Aykazian urge Obama to make health care coverage a priority]
[PNS News: Festivities mark 20th anniversary of Louisville's Presbyterian Center]
[PNS News: Neither absolutist nor atheist be: Brueggemann says God's covenant more complex than most believe]
[PNS News: Colombian missionary urges a ministry of accompaniment]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Harold Dean Trulear: A Spirit of Revival]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thomas J. Reese, SJ: The Catholic Bishops and an Obama Administration]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Green: Assessing the Electoral "God Gap"]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Election Wrap-up]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Sir James Galway]
[UCC News: Thomas authors letters to Obama and McCain following election]
[UCC News: Wider Church Ministries board approves unified governance model]
John Christian Frederick Heyer, 1873; Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, 1719; Ludwig Nommensen, 1918; missionaries (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday November 8, 2008
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop says church laments Quincy departures]
[UCC News: California's Prop 8 passage prompts UCC ad]
November 9, 2008
Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 32) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Lord God, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 558)
Homily: "The One Who Calls You is Faithful" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Soul, Adorn Yourself With Gladness — (arrangement Donald Busarow)
organ voluntary
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Soul,Adorn Yourself With Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 488)
Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 472)
Sending Hymn: In Thee is Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 867)
Postlude: In dir ist Freude — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 years through Kindergarten — Godly Play Room
Grades 1st through 6th — Rooms 16 and 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
New Members Class in the Conference Room
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Lord God, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 558)
Homily: "The One Who Calls You is Faithful" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: O Day of Peace — (C. Hubert H. Parry)
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Soul,Adorn Yourself With Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 488)
Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 472)
Sending Hymn: In Thee is Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 867)
Postlude: In dir ist Freude — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Mailyn Fidler
Lector: Jennifer Garl
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Matt and Tiffany Shupe
Nursery: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Flowers: John and Renée Steele and Kevin and Sarah Beglen
Also assisting today are 5th and 6th graders Bailey Arnold and Nick May.
Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service.
Congregation Council meets at 12:30 p.m.
Monday November 10, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sunghee Kim's Doctoral Organ recital at 5:00 p.m.
From Evocation, Op. 37 — Marcel Dupré
Allegro deciso
From Livre d'orgue — Louis Nicolas Clérambault
Suite de premièr ton
Grand plein jeu
Fugue
Duo
Trio
Basse et dessus de trompette ou de cornet, séparé en dialogue
Récits de cromorne et de cornet, séparé, en dialogue
Dialogue sur les grands jeux
Chorale No. 1 in E — César Franck
Prélude et fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 — Maurice Duruflé
[NCC News: Kinnamon initiates a dialogue with ecumenical communicators]
[PNS News: War and peace: A PC(USA) missionary letter about the Georgian conflict]
[PNS News: PNS reporter Evan Silverstein dead at 42]
[RCA News: Across: Fanning the Flames of Hope in Sudan]
[RCA News: Ford Will Lay Foundation for Bible Translation in Sudan]
[RCA News: Call for Prayer as Killings in Iraq Force Christians to Flee]
[RCA News: General Synod Council, Meeting alongside Commissions, Focuses on the Future]
[RCA News: Letter Urges President Bush to Stand in Support of Indian Christians]
[RCA News: Delhagen Named as Albany Synod Executive]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Harvey Cox: A Reverse Bradley Effect]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Leo P. Ribuffo: President Obama]
[WCC News: Reconciliation means transforming society, says Kobia in Nicaragua]
November 11 to 12, 2008
Birth of Baha'u'llah
Tuesday November 11, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 13.
[PNS News: PDA seeks to put two volunteer villages in Texas: Sites would house work teams responding to Hurricane Ike]
[UCC News: 'Tents of Hope' pitched as reminder of Darfur genocide]
[WCC News: People are tired of war, church leaders will tell presidents of D.R. Congo and Rwanda]
[WCC News: Securing water for all: a job for heroes with a licence to pray?]
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 12, 2008
LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
Gables Homeowners Association meets at 5:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
CO2 Workshop meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Spiritual Journaling Group meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 13.
Pastor's Education Class — "Book of Faith" at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Pastor McKee will be leading the fourth session of our "Book of Faith" initiative.
[LWF News: African Religious Leaders Seek Urgent Intervention to End Resource-Based Conflict in Congo]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches and Church World Service convene annual General Assembly in Denver]
[NCC News: Dorrien: century-old ecumenical movement has an historic opportunity for change]
[PNS News: Star journalist lost with Evan's death: A tribute to Evan Silverstein, PNS reporter dead at 42]
[PNS News: Unstifled cries, unbounded hope: A PC(USA) missionary letter from Malawi]
[WCC News: WCC prepares for UN Advocacy Week]
[WCC News: Wars in Sierra Leone and Liberia are over, peace-building is not]
[WCC News: Churches can't be silent on D.R. Congo humanitarian catastrophe]
Thursday November 13, 2008
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
IU Women's Chorus rehearses at 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Church in Society Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in the Synod Office Chapel
[ACNS News: UK Faith leaders join students on visit to former Nazi death camp in Poland]
[ELCA News: ELCA, ELCIC Bishops Prepare for Middle East Visit January 6-13]
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Told to 'Stay the Course']
[ENS News: Stewardship in a time of financial crisis challenges congregations]
[LCMS News: Roegner to step down as World Mission director]
[LCMS News: LFL invites others to join Jan. 22 'March for Life']
[LCMS News: Contest nets new hymn for seminary]
[LCMS News: LWML offers Christmas cards]
[LCMS News: CPH, LHM release Advent devotions]
[UCC News: Religious leaders urge President-elect Obama to ban torture]
November 14 to 15, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council Meeting in the Synod Office Chapel and Downstairs Conference Room
Indiana-Kentucky Synod EPAM Kick-off
Friday November 14, 2008
IU Women's Chorus at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ACNS News: Theological education: significant meeting of East Asian Anglican theological educators]
[ELCA News: ELCA European American Lutheran Association Constituted]
[ELCA News: ELCA's Grand View College Becomes Grand View University]
[ELCA News: Winter 2008-2009 ELCA World Hunger Resource Packet now available]
[ENS News: NCC/CWS addresses Christian unity, racial justice, immigration reform]
[PNS News: Musings on race in a post-race America: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the General Assembly moderator]
[PNS News: Grow Christ's Church Deep and Wide]
[PNS News: Centennial Quotes: Alaska, PC(USA) leaders praise Walter Soboleff, 100]
[PNS News: Alaskan Abraham: Walter Soboleff, first Alaska Native Presbyterian minister, turns 100]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: A Letter to the President-Elect]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Catholic Church and Labor]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: The Obama Administration's Catholic Challenge]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: PROFILE: Kathleen Norris]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: EXCERPT: Acedia & Me by Kathleen Norris]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: INTERVIEW: Kathleen Norris]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Garrison Keillor at the Washington National Cathedral]
[WCC News: The "G20" is not enough, says WCC]
[WCC News: Global ecumenical organizations plead for life, dignity and democracy in Zimbabwe]
Saturday November 15, 2008
Young Women's Group meets at 10:30 a.m.
CO2 Workshop meets from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
At 11:00 a.m., Mayor Kruzan will issue a Proclamation on Hunger and Homelessness Week at the Showers Atrium.
[ENS News: Bulletin: Fort Worth delegates vote to leave Episcopal Church, realign with Southern Cone]
November 16 to 22, 2008
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Shalom Community Center, Martha's House, Stepping Stones and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard are colllaborating to bring a week of events to Bloomington, IN, focussing the community's attention on issues of hunger and homelessness. The educational and fundraising events invite Bloomington residents to "see more, learn more, and do more", while highlighting the need in our community and the work agencies perform every day to help people transition out of poverty.
Mayor Mark Kruzan, Valerie Haughton, Charlotte Zietlow, Jim Regester, Sheri Woodbury and Julie Ponce will live on the equivalent of the average food stamp allotment for a week ($21 per person per week).
Food for Thought — A week of Dining-Out Benefits
A portion of participating restaurants' sales will be donated to Shalom, Martha's House, Stepping Stones and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
November 16, 2008
Twenty-Seventh Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 33) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Thaxted" — (arrangement William Bates)
Entrance Hymn: Light Dawns on a Weary World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 726)
Homily: "The Righteous Risk" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 678)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sing Ye Praises to Our King — Aaron Copeland
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 658)
Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 487)
Sending Hymn: Rise, Shine, You People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 665)
Postlude: Allegro in A — Robert J. Powell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Gail Seegert
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Deboray O'Brien
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 years through Kindergarten — Godly Play Room
Grades 1st through 6th — Rooms 16 and 17
High School — Room 13
Confirmation — Youth Room
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Thaxted" — (arrangement William Bates)
Baptismal Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 445)
Homily: "The Righteous Risk" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 678)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: A Simple Song — Leonard Bernstein
Thomas Florio, soloist
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 658)
Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 487)
Sending Hymn: Rise, Shine, You People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 665)
Postlude: Allegro in A — Robert J. Powell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Debbie Moore
Acolyte: Ellie Delap
Server: Helen Mayfield
Ushers: Tim Moore and Dean Arnold
Greeters: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Nursery: Jane Warner and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Flowers: Rick and Susan Goldsworthy and Carl Ziegler
New Members received today are:
Darrell Bakken
Dawn Bakken
Alice Baldwin
Tim Climis
Lynn and Ute Coyne
Rebecca Dilger
Rachel Erie
Steve and Janie Hansen
Nick Lundholm
Naomi Sveom
We welcome through holy baptism, Gustavo Taylor Byers, son of Ryan and Alicia Taylor-Byers, born April 8. Gus' sponsors are Shannon and Chad Abbottt.
Welcome IU Students: Lunch will be served today following the late service.
Worship and the Arts Performance
Patricia Stiles, soprano; Davis Hart, accompaniment
IU Jacobs School of Music faculty member Patricia Stiles will sing a varied program of vocal solos, including several Christmans selections in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. for a meal, fellowship, and a fun look at the Book of Proverbs.
Monday November 17, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ACNS News: Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal reaches £9 million]
[ELCA News: Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue Continues 'Hope of Eternal Life' Theme]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Approach the Holiday Season with 'Good Gifts']
[ELCA News: Alton Zenker, Former Lutheran Bishop, Dies]
[NCC News: General Assembly sends greetings and prayers to newly elected OCA Metropolitan Jonah]
[WCC News: Liturgical Advent resources available]
Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, 1231 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday November 18, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Living History meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Bishop Pierre calls for prayer for Congo on 23 November]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Faith Groups and the Foreclosure Crisis]
[UCC News: Religious bodies issue legal challenge to California's Proposition 8]
[UCC News: Fisk University Jubilee Singers awarded 2008 National Medal of Arts]
[WCC News: Prayers for Bethlehem during Advent and Christmas]
Wednesday November 19, 2008
LCM mid-week meal at 6:00 p.m. at Rose House.
[ELCA News: ELCA Takes Action to Address Food, Health Crisis in Zimbabwe]
[PNS News: New Water Mission Network Formed: Mission Consultation on Water helps launch new group]
[UCC News: Long Island congregation supports hate crime victim's family, community]
[WCC News: Food price crisis: What does it mean? What can we do about it?]
Thursday November 20, 2008
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Freed to Lead Grant Review Board in the Thrivent Office in Greenwood, Indiana
[ENS News: 'Miracles everywhere': Episcopal Church of Haiti's 'gospel of wholeness' brings abundance to poor country]
[LCMS News: Structure task force gears up for presentations to districts]
[LCMS News: Vandals hit LCMS church]
[LCMS News: Mission board appoints Zehnder interim director]
[LCMS News: Seminary announces Lay Bible Institute]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem announces symposia]
[LCMS News: CPH offers new Christmas service for children]
[NCC News: General Assembly calls on U.S. to halt workplace immigrations raids]
[PNS News: Gifts that keep on giving: 'Symbolic gift' program lets Presbyterians support Peru artisans]
[UCC News: Calif. Supreme Court to hear Proposition 8 challenges]
[WCC News: Pakistan: Ecumenical delegation to support churches amidst conflict]
[WCC News: International ecumenical delegation to visit Haiti]
[WCC News: Sri Lanka's "forgotten war": a call for global church advocacy]
November 21 to 22, 2008
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Candidacy Committee Meeting
Friday November 21, 2008
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Recommends 2009 Assembly Rules, Acts on other Topics]
[ELCA News: ELCA's Wartburg Theological Seminary Restructures Positions, Programs]
[ENS News: Washington National Cathedral announces major budget, program cuts]
[RCA News: Looking through the Lens of the Belhar]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Excerpt: Thomas Merton: A Life in Letters]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Profile: Thomas Merton]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Paul Pearson on Thomas Merton]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Brother Paul Quenon on Thomas Merton]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Slide Show: Thomas Merton in Pictures]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Online Religion]
Saturday November 22, 2008
Hunger and Homelessness Panel from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers
The culminating event for Hunger and Homelessness Week is an evening of comedy with Drew Hastings at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. Drew Hastings is a raconteur with lots of stories to tell. Tickets are on sale at Sunrise Box Office: $35 in advance and $40 at the door (includes 2 drink tickete).
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for wine reception and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
November 23, 2008
Christ the King Sunday (Lectionary 34) (Liturgical Color: White)
Children's Choir rehearsal 9:00-9:25 in rooms 16 and 17
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Gigue, Sarabande and Gavotte — Arcangelo Corelli
Linsey Rogers, viola
Entrance Hymn: Christ is the King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 662)
Homily: "Is There Room?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The Head That Once Was Crowned With Thorns (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Sing Ye Praises to Our King — Aaron Copeland
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 431)
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Remember Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 616)
Sending Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 855)
Postlude: Fanfare on "Diademata" — William H. Bates
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Shirley Mingee
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Martha Selk
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Sunday Church School from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Age 3 years through Kindergarten — Godly Play Room
Grades 1st through 6th — Rooms 16 and 17 for Christmas program rehearsal
Annual Congregational Budget Meeting
There will be one worship service at 9:30. The budget meeting will follow, at 10:45, in the Sanctuary. Sunday School classes will also be held beginning at 10:45. Then a potluck meal at 11:45 will wrap up the morning.
Gratitude is extended to Linsey Rogers, violist, for sharing her gifts during worship.
Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council, Inc. invites you to join them in celebrating the completion of Phase I of the Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council Service Center Development today, November 23, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at 5596 East State Road 46.
Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)
Miguel Agustin Pro, martyr, 1927 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday November 24, 2008
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Pastor's Education Class — "Book of Faith" at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Pastor McKee will be leading the fifth session of our "Book of Faith" initiative.
[ELCA News: 'In God's Name,' Featuring ELCA Presiding Bishop, Now Available on DVD]
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod's Former Treasurer Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison]
[ENS News: Image Gallery: Global warming]
[NCC News: Set your dial: NCC holiday television specials to run on networks in December and January]
[PNS News: Czech mate: PC(USA), Czech congregations meet to extend partnerships]
[RCA News: RCA Receives Million Dollar Lilly Endowment Grant]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Obama's New Domestic Policy Advisor]
[WCC News: Climate change: It is too late to save our island, but not too late for the world, say Pacific Christians]
[WCC News: Decade to Overcome Violence focuses on the Caribbean]
[WCC News: Global food crisis has a spiritual dimension, says Kobia]
[WCC News: "Reception" and spiritual roots of ecumenism on the WCC-Roman Catholic agenda]
Justus Falckner, 1723; Jehu Jones, 1852; William Passavant, 1894; pastors in North America (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday November 25, 2008
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Community Thanksgiving Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church
[ACNS News: Joint Standing Committee (JSC) of the Primates and Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) Meeting]
[ELCA News: ELCA Conference of Bishops Agrees to HIV and AIDS Testing]
[NCC News: Young adults add 'New Fire' to the future of ecumenism]
[PNS News: Importing peace for Christmas: Presbyterian group sells fair-trade olive oil from Palestine]
[RCA News: Words from Wes]
[UCC News: World AIDS Day commemorates 20 years in the struggle against HIV/AIDS]
[WCC News: Church advocacy in action at the United Nations]
Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 26, 2008
[ELCA News: Lutheran Church Leaders Discuss Cooperative Work in Disaster Response]
[ENS News: Joint Standing Committee plans for 2009 ACC meeting]
[LCMS News: Quality, Christian focus push CUS enrollment to 23,318]
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge announces sabbatical grants]
[LCMS News: Lutheran leaders discuss disaster-response work]
[LCMS News: Campbell retires from Black ministry post]
[LCMS News: Seminary to sponsor choir workshop]
[LCMS News: Life Ministries, LFL offer 'Life Sunday' materials]
[PNS News: Every Thursday is Thanksgiving: Farmworkers mobile ministry expands, delivers meals and hope on Thursdays]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: COVER: U.S. Hispanic Catholics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: INTERVIEW: Friar Gilberto Cavazos Gonzalez on Hispanic Catholics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: INTERVIEW: Father Marco Antonio Mercado on Hispanic Catholics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: PERSPECTIVES: World Hunger and U.S. Aid]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: FEATURE: HIV Ministry]
[WCC News: US churches will voice concerns and hopes to President-elect Barack Obama]
November 27 to 28, 2008
Church Office Closed
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Office Closed
Thursday November 27, 2008
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury expresses shock and outrage at atrocities in Mumbai]
[WCC News: 20 years of World AIDS Day is time for faiths to "take stock"]
[WCC News: Haiti: Education is crucial to grapple with violence]
[WCC News: WCC condemns "despicable acts of terrorism" in Mumbai]
Friday November 28, 2008
Saturday November 29, 2008
November 30, 2008
First Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanza 1
Homily: "Living in the Time Between the Times" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: My Lord, What a Morning — Harry Burleigh
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)
Communion Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 656)
Sending Hymn: O Zion, Haste (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 668)
Postlude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Bruce and Susan Colston
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Children's Choir rehearsal from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. in Rooms 16 and 17
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 years through Kindergarten — Godly Play Room
Grades 1st through 6th — Rooms 16 and 17
Adult Bible Study in Room 12
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanza 1
Homily: "Living in the Time Between the Times" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)
Communion Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 656)
Sending Hymn: O Zion, Haste (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 668)
Postlude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Kaleb Rich
Server: Sandy Arnold
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Heather Allen and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: John and Renée Steele
Flowers: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Companionship Sunday with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (IELCH)
Last update: Monday 1 December 2008 14:49
