January 1 to 2, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Closed in observance of New Year
Thursday January 1, 2009
The Name of Jesus (Liturgical Color: White)
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message - the treasure that is our fellow human beings]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls for Gaza Ceasefire; Bishops Prep for Visit]
Friday January 2, 2009
[ELCA News: Lutheran Services in Iowa Critical to Storm Victims' Recovery]
[RCA News: A Prayer for Peace in Gaza]
Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, pastor, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday January 3, 2009
January 4, 2009
Second Sunday after Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 4 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Six Variants on "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Entrance Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 289)
Homily: Doug Bauder
Hymn of the Day: When Long Before Time (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 861)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Of the Father's Love Begotten — (arrangement Wilbur Held)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Break Now the Bread of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 515)
Communion Hymn: As We Gather at Your Table (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 522)
Sending Hymn: O Splendor of God's Glory Bright (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 559)
Postlude: Joy to the World — (arrangement Wilbur Held)
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Dale Ludwig
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeter: David Ellies
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
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 11
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 4 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Six Variants on "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Entrance Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 289)
Homily: Doug Bauder
Hymn of the Day: When Long Before Time (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 861)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Of the Father's Love Begotten — (arrangement Wilbur Held)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Break Now the Bread of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 515)
Communion Hymn: As We Gather at Your Table (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 522)
Sending Hymn: O Splendor of God's Glory Bright (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 559)
Postlude: Joy to the World — (arrangement Wilbur Held)
Presider: Doug Bauder
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Dawn Bakken
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Lisa McDonald
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
Nursery: Sandy and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Robin Hershberger
Flowers: Rita Pavolka
The Last Christmas Party
Following the late Service, please remain for a short time and enjoy the fellowship as we take down the Christmas decorations.
Executive Committee meets after the late Service.
Monday January 5, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Prepare for Uncertainty in Israel, Advance Group in Jordan]
[ENS News: Bulletin: California Supreme Court rules in favor of Episcopal Church, Los Angeles diocese]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop renews call for Gaza ceasefire]
[ENS News: California Supreme Court rules disputed property belongs to general church]
January 6 to 7, 2009
Tuesday January 6, 2009
Outreach Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Embracing ubuntu: L.A. diocese lays groundwork for convention]
[NCC News: The seventh annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days will engage a new congress and a new president]
[NCC News: Churches call a gathering for peace]
[PNS News: Flip-flops and cowboy boots: New church in Santa Barbara Presbytery bridges the old and the new]
[RCA News: RCA Responds to Crisis in Gaza]
[UCC News: UCC offers its prayers, offerings and advocacy to urge peace for Israel-Palestine]
Epiphany (Liturgical Color: White)
January 7 to 14, 2009
Indianapolis Conference Work Trip to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Orleans
Travel Plans — Car Pool. We will drive straight through, leaving on January 7 and returning on January 14, and split gasoline costs.
Housing: Bethlehem Lutheran Church with showers for no charge or a hotel at your own cost. Pastor Keen is making arrangements with a nearby hotel for reduced costs.
Items to bring if staying at Bethlehem Church: sleeping bag and pillows, towels, washcloth, toiletries
Items to bring to work: good work gloves, sturdy shoes, a sense of humor and flexibility, work clothes, casual clothes for worship on the 13th and possibly a dinner out, completed medical form which you'll receive once you register, up-to-date tetanus shot.
Meals: Each person pays for meals on the way down and back. We buy groceries and split the cost. Tara Holly from St. James will be cooking the meals.
Cost: This depends on your travel and housing plans, how many are in a vehicle to split gas costs and incidentals. If staying at Bethlehem, the average cost is about $165.00 for carpooling and all planned meals.
If you are interested in going on this trip, contact Hope Moran at hopelmoran@yahoo.com
Wednesday January 7, 2009
Altar Guild meets at 7:00 p.m.
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Anglican Communion's Deputy Secretary General to be new Bishop of St Asaph]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Gaza Situation at Amman News Conference]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Worship at Jesus' Baptism Site, Leaders Meet King]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishop Says Faith Galvanizes Indigenous Village in Harm's Way]
[WCC News: WCC invites prayers and advocacy for peace in Gaza]
Thursday January 8, 2009
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Update on the situation in Gaza from The Rt Revd Suheil Dawani]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Take Office in 111th U.S. Congress]
[ENS News: Jerusalem bishop issues statement on Gaza, Al Ahli Arab Hospital]
[LCMS News: All districts to convene]
[LCMS News: CTCR working to share documents, resources]
[LCMS News: Hempelmann directs 'What A Way' initiative ]
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge announces $237,000-plus in grants]
[LCMS News: Retreat 'refreshes' Latin American missionaries]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick issues statement on Gaza conflict]
[PNS News: WARC issues call to prayer and action for Gaza — Kirkpatrick and Nyomi: 'none of the violence is acceptable']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: COMMENTARY: Is Gaza a Just War?]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Islam and Modernity]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: BOOK REVIEW Poet as Prophet: The Religious Whitman and His Disciples]
[WCC News: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009]
Friday January 9, 2009
[ELCA News: North American Lutheran Bishops Visit Israeli Officials]
[PNS News: Faith leaders call for raising minimum wage: Living Wage events link MLK dream to end poverty wages]
[RCA News: RCA Joins Church World Service in New Orleans Blitz Build]
[WCC News: Christians mobilize for ending violence in and around Gaza]
Saturday January 10, 2009
January 11, 2009
Baptism of Our Lord (Lectionary 1) (Liturgical Color: White)
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 9 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude:
The Three Kings — Wilbur Held
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise — Carson Cooman
Christ, Our Lord, to the Jordan Came — F. W. Zachow
The Star Proclaims the King is Here — Flor Peeters
Entrance Hymn: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 310)
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Christ, When For Us You Were Baptized (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 304)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Voluntary in a — John Stanley
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 445)
Communion Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)
Sending Hymn: We Know that Christ is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)
Postlude: As With Gladness Men of Old — William Henry Harris
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Dana Barron
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
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
Confirmation and High School Youth in the Conference Room
Adult Bible Study in Room 11
The Liturgy is reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, setting 9 copyright © 2006 by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude:
The Three Kings — Wilbur Held
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise — Carson Cooman
Christ, Our Lord, to the Jordan Came — F. W. Zachow
The Star Proclaims the King is Here — Flor Peeters
Entrance Hymn: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 310)
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Christ, When For Us You Were Baptized (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 304)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Rise, Shine, You People —
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 445)
Communion Hymn: Go, My Children, With My Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 543)
Sending Hymn: We Know that Christ is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)
Postlude: As With Gladness Men of Old — William Henry Harris
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Shari Rogge-Fidler
Lector: Robin Hershberger
Acolyte: Kaleb Rich
Server: Betty Smith
Ushers: Dean Arnold and Heather Allen
Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Carole Kirsch
Bread and Wine: Pauline Caldwell
Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishops Hear from Families of Middle East Conflict Victims]
[NCC News: Obama asks Sharon Watkins to lead national prayer service]
Monday January 12, 2005
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Interim Ministry Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Outreach and Evangelism Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: North American Lutheran Bishops Preach at Middle East Worship]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Worship at Church of the Holy Sepulchre for First Time, Visit AVH]
[ELCA News: Lutherans support faith-based advocates in rallying Congress]
[ENS News: New Hampshire bishop invited to offer prayers at inaugural kickoff event]
[ENS News: 'Reject practice of torture,' religious leaders tell President-elect Obama]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop reflects on a momentous year]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: The New Dominican Reformed Church]
[RCA News: Sister Share]
[UCC News: Christians mobilize to end violence in and around Gaza]
[UCC News: U.S. faith leaders call for lifting economy by raising minimum wage]
[WCC News: WCC Central Committee member to preach at Obama prayer service]
January 13 to 17, 2009
Heeding God's Call: A Gathering on Peace in Philadelphia
Tuesday January 13, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Participate in Service Activities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day]
[ELCA News: North American Lutheran Bishops Learn about Bethlehem Ministry]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishops Plant Olive Trees, Pray at Israeli Separation Barrier]
[ENS News: 'Purpose-Driven' pastor offers space to dissident Episcopalians]
[NCC News: Kaboth named Director of Development for National Council of Churches USA]
[PNS News: PDA launches humanitarian aid appeal for Middle East: Prayers, donations sought to help relieve suffering]
[PNS News: Sister act: PC(USA) clergywoman embraces contemplative life as a Benedictine]
[UCC News: UCC colleges and universities among U.S. News and World Report's best]
[WCC News: Freedom of expression threatened in Sri Lanka, WCC says]
Wednesday January 14, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Campus Ministry Fundraising Committee meets from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Provide Funds to Support Humanitarian Aid in Gaza ]
[ENS News: Al Ahli Arab Hospital brings hope to Palestinians amid Gaza crisis]
[NCC News: Kinnamon, Forbes Open Peace Gathering With Calls for Unity and Celebration]
[RCA News: RCA Responds to Crisis in Gaza]
[WCC News: Christians mobilize for ending violence in and around Gaza]
Thursday January 15, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Church in Society meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Freed to Lead Grant Review Board meeting in the Thrivent Office in Greenwood IN
[ACNS News: Fiji floods - a message from the New Zealand Archbishops]
[ACNS News: Update from the Diocese of Jerusalem on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza City]
[ACNS News: Steer to Education, Health and Development - Archbishop Kolini]
[ACNS News: Media Advisory on the 2009 Primates Meeting]
[ELCA News: North American Lutheran Bishops Meet Key Muslim Leader, Discuss Peace]
[ELCA News: Christians Express Fear, Concern to North American Lutheran Bishops]
[ENS News: Primates to address international concerns at February meeting in Alexandria, Egypt]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop joins faith leaders in call for minimum wage increase]
[LCMS News: LWML convention registration opens]
[LCMS News: Sudan church leader dies]
[LCMS News: LHM Sunday set for Feb. 22]
[LCMS News: Seminary offers men's retreat]
[NCC News: Vision, Virtue, and Vocation: the "Mainline Church" message to Obama]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gene Robinson: Faith and Political Decisionmaking]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rick Warren: Political and Moral Agendas]
[UCC News: D.C. area UCC churches plan events to commemorate Presidential inaugural]
Martin Luther King Jr., renewer of society, martyr, 1968 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Friday January 16, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Tour de Revs Committee meeting at 10:30 a.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
[ELCA News: Lutherans Join in Presidential Inaugural Activities]
[ELCA News: Lutherans to Learn about Climate Change and Poverty in Nicaragua]
[ENS News: Sudan's Mundri diocese terrorized by Lord's Resistance Army attacks]
[ENS News: UTO study committee members named]
[PNS News: 'Vision, Virtue, and Vocation': Authors of new Social Creed press social justice agenda with Obama]
[PNS News: Stepping closer to the dream: Presbyterians walk for justice on Martin Luther King's birthday]
[RCA News: Granberg-Michaelson to Participate in National Prayer Service]
[RCA News: Thoughts and Prayers, Hopes, and Fears for President Obama]
[RCA News: CCT Calls on New Administration to Tackle Poverty]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rev. Sharon Watkins: Preaching to the President & Nation]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Beyond Tolerance: Searching for Interfaith Understanding in America]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gustav Niebuhr on Interfaith Understanding]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Spiritual Voices on Obama Administration]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Harold Dean Trulear Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rev. Donna Jones Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Martin Luther King's Dream and Obama]
[UCC News: Abuse of religious minorities continues in Iraq, report says]
Saturday January 17, 2009
Young Women's Group meets at 10:30 p.m. at the Bakehouse.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod WebEx Global Mission Committee meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
[LCMS News: Kieschnick issues statement on inauguration]
Antony of Egypt, renewer of the church, c.356;
Pachomius, renewer of the church, 346 (Liturgical Color: White)
January 18, 2009
Second Sunday After Epiphany (Lectionary 2) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Carol and Musette — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 676)
Homily: "Discerning God's Call" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Arise, Your Light Hs Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 314)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Rise, Shine, You People — Dale Wood
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 468)
Communion Hymn: O Lord, Now Let Your Servant (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 313)
Sending Hymn: He Comes to Us as One Unknown (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 737)
Postlude: Fanfare and Precession — Jeffrey Blersch
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Martha Selk
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
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 11
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Carol and Musette — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 676)
Homily: "Discerning God's Call" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Arise, Your Light Hs Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 314)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Rise, Shine, You People — Dale Wood
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 468)
Communion Hymn: O Lord, Now Let Your Servant (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 313)
Sending Hymn: He Comes to Us as One Unknown (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 737)
Postlude: Fanfare and Precession — Jeffrey Blersch
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Jan Ellis
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Jane Warner and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Columbarium Task Force meets at 12:15 p.m.
The Confession of St. Peter (Liturgical Color: White)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Monday January 19, 2009
Church Offices Closed
Please consider attending Martin Luther King Day at First United Church, 2320 E. Third St. hosted by Earth Care, Bloomington's interfaith environmental group. Honor Dr. King's Drive for Justice at a Hands-on Energy Efficiency Workshop for Your Sanctuary and Home. Also See posted flier.
"Climate change work is a matter of justice. The climate change catastrophe will fall most heavily on the vulnerable poor although they contribute the least to heat-trapping emissions." Bloomington Interfaith Earth Care.
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.
Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Indiana-Kentucky Synod EPAM Webinar
Henry, Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday January 20, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Helps to Provide Aid for Civilians in Democratic Republic of the Congo]
[ENS News: Prayer surrounds Obama-Biden inauguration]
[ENS News: Churches for Middle East Peace issues challenge for new president]
[ENS News: World Council of Churches U.S. leaders offer to 'roll up our sleeves' to help Obama]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's statement on Inauguration Day]
[ENS News: HBO will include omitted invocation in re-broadcasts of 'We Are One' concert]
[NCC News: Senate protects millions of acres of public lands as people of faith voice their support]
[NCC News: Ecumenical conference ends with call for bold peacemaking]
[UCC News: Pastors set spriritual tone for inaugural events]
[UCC News: Barack Obama, long time UCC member, inaugurated forty-fourth U.S. President]
[WCC News: African churches call to pray and fast for Zimbabwe]
[WCC News: US churches and Obama: rolling up sleeves rather than finger-pointing]
January 21 to 23, 2009
Radical Abundance: A Theology of Sustainability A Conference presentation of the Trinity Institute Simulcast at Trinity Episcopal Church Bloomington --The critical connection between action on climate change and our concern for social justice is made manifest by 5 Keynote speakers who will be telecast from New York on January 21-23 and be presented in the Trinity Episcopal Great Hall in Bloomington. See posted flier for detail.
Wednesday January 21, 2009
Pastor's Education Class — "Book of Faith" at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Pastor McKee will be leading the sixth session of our "Book of Faith" initiative.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Finance Committee meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
[ENS News: Surrounded by prayer, historic inauguration events draw to a close at National Cathedral]
[PNS News: 2009 Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity is Jan. 18-25: Focus this year is on Korea]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Robin Lovin: The Currents of History]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mark G. Toulouse: Faith, Hope, and American Values]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Stephen Monsma: Religion Has Played a Crucial Role]
[WCC News: Compassion and love preached at Obama national prayer service]
Agnes, martyr, c. 304 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday January 22, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ACNS News: International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN) Meeting Feb 2009]
[ELCA News: Ruth Clokey, Producer of ELCA's Davey and Goliath, Dies]
[ELCA News: ELCA Participates in Hurricane, Tropical Storm Relief Work in Haiti]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Student Movement Votes to Align Itself with the ELCA]
[LCMS News: 'Journey' program involves senses in Passion account]
[LCMS News: St. Louis sem hosts outreach conference]
[LCMS News: Neuhaus dies of cancer]
[LCMS News: Alliance to hold first conference]
[PNS News: Presbyterian News Service gets new reporter: Lifelong Presbyterian Bethany Furkin starts Feb. 2]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: Meeting and Worshiping with President Obama on His First Day]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ingrid Mattson: A New Spirit of Inclusion]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Vincent Harding: Inspiration Past and Present]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tony Perkins: Social Conservatives Open, But Wary]
[UCC News: Disciples leader challenges Obama, elected leaders to uphold 'ethical center']
January 23 to 24, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council meeting
Indiana-Kentucky Synod EPAM Kick-Off Retreat at the Fishers Conference Center
Friday January 23, 2009
AGO rehearses from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans' meeting at the Fishers Conference Center
[ELCA News: ELCA Joins Celebration of Ethiopian Church's 50th Anniversary]
[ELCA News: ELCA, ELCIC Bishops Report on 2009 Bishops' Academy]
[ELCA News: Lutheran school receives $1.25 million gift toward health center]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop accepts two bishops' voluntary renunciation of orders]
[PNS News: The light shines in north Africa: A PC(USA) missionary letter from Ethiopia]
[RCA News: Significant Step toward Ending U.S.-sponsored Torture Taken]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Father Damien's Legacy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: End of Life Dilemmas]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religion and the Obama Inauguration]
Saturday January 24, 2009
Thrivent Financial's seminar From Me to We: Working Together to Create Your Financial Future will be offered on Saturday, January 24th from 10am - 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of Faith Lutheran Church. This seminar helps couples who are interested in developing a better and more comprehensive plan for their future together. Come discover your values, needs and goals so you can work together to create a strategy for your financial future. You do not need to be a Thrivent member to participate in this free seminar.
Lunch will be provided by Thrivent. Please contact Emilia Brunner at 825-5170 or ecbrunner@yahoo.com or Faith Lutheran Church office at 332-1668 or office@faithlutheranbloomington.org to make your reservation.
*Please note that although this is a seminar designed by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, information about Thrivent products will not be presented.
Benefit Concert for St. Vincent dePaul - The St. Thomas Men's Group members are selling tickets for the Saturday, January 24 (1:00 pm) benefit concert to be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church. The concert will feature local artists, Curtis C. Jackson and Janiece Jaffee. All proceeds go to the SVdP home visitors conference to assist those in need in our community. See Gene Laughman, David Nixon, Bob Ellis, or Larry Berg for the $10.00 tickets.
Hope Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio is offering a workshop entitled, "Outreach Through Your Church Web Site" on 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Speakers will emphasize the importance of creating an active church Web site
Lunch will be available for $6. Space is limited to 200 participants.
Questions? Contact Pr. Ken Severa at pastorken@hopeonbluerock.org or 513.923.3370. Visit the Hope Lutheran Church Web site for more details.
January 25, 2009
Third Sunday After the Epiphany (Lectionary 3) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Petite Suite: "Introduction and Intermezzo" — Gerald Bales
Entrance Hymn: How Firm a Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 796)
Homily: "A Compelling Word" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult — (arrangement Timothy Albrecht)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: In the Singing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 466)
Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)
Sending Hymn: Lift Every Voice and Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 841)
Postlude: Petite Suite: "Finale" — Gerald Bales
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: Joshua Lipe
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Children's Choir rehearsal at 9:00 a.m.
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
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
Adult Bible Study in Room 11
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Petite Suite: "Introduction and Intermezzo" — Gerald Bales
Entrance Hymn: How Firm a Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 796)
Homily: "A Compelling Word" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: In the Singing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 466)
Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)
Sending Hymn: Lift Every Voice and Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 841)
Postlude: Petite Suite: "Finale" — Gerald Bales
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Mailyn Fidler
Lector: Cindy Vosahlik
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Greeters: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Nursery: Doug Doblar and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Flowers: Jean Brown and Karen Cline
The Mission Committee is planning an event following the second service. "The Taste of South and Central America" will feature foods and recipes from Latin America and will also provide a mini-cookbook for participants. A mean and snacks will be served using recipes from the regions that our missionaries serve and from other locations in South and Central America.
The event is planned as a fund raising venture to support missionary sponsorship. Tickets to the event will be available as the date approaches. You are invited to bring yourselves and your families to this culinary adventure. Not only will your gustatory horizons be expanded, it will also be a good way to avoid cooking a Sunday meal.
Fifth Annual AGO Choralfest: Music for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Veni Redempter Gentium — Plainsong
Christopher Schroeder, conductor
Organ Improvisation on "Veni Redemptor Gentium"
Juan Mesa, organ
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Hillary Sullivan, organ
A Spotless Rose — Herbert Howells
David Sims, conductor
Magnificat — Arvo Pärt
Vivian Wing Wun Ip, conductor
The Lord Will Surely Come — Gerre Hancock
Patrick Pope, conductor
Gustavo Andres, organ
Pray That Jerusalem May Have Peace — Charles Villiers Stanford
Shannon Gallier, conductor
Andrea Boudra, organ
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Kevin Neel, organ
Hodie Christus Natus Est — Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Woo-sug Kang, conductor
The Lamb — John Tavener
Gregory Geehern, conductor
Fantasia on Christmas Carols — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Thomas Florio, baritone
Mark Doerries, conductor
Peter Rogahn, organ
La Nativité: "Les Bergers" — Olivier Messiaen
Monica Harper, organ
How Brightly Shines the Morning Star
Mason Copeland, organ
There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob — Felix Mendelssohn
Elaine Sonnenberg, conductor
James Guyer, organ
The Three Kings — Peter Cornelius
Thomas Florio, baritone
Mitch Rorick, conductor
Arise, Shine — Ned Rorem
Ryan Tibbetts, conductor
Dongho Lee, organ
La Nativité: "Dieu parmi nous" — Olivier Messiaen
Brent Stamey, organ
The Conversion of St. Paul (Liturgical Color: White)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends
Monday January 26, 2009
Planned Parenthood meets from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[PNS News: XLIII = XX: Souper Bowl of Caring celebrates 20 years of service]
[UCC News: 'From War to Peace' offers perspectives on Iraq war]
[WCC News: WCC to discuss alternatives to global finances at the World Social Forum]
Timothy, Titus and Silas (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday January 27, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Seung Min Oh's Doctoral Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Concerto in d, BWV 596 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasy and Fugue on Chorale "Ad nos, ad salutarem undam", S. 259 — Franz Liszt
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury awards Cross of St Augustine to Anglican Communion Office staff]
[ELCA News: Women of the ELCA recommends 'Radical Welcome']
[NCC News: Cleanliness and Godliness: New resources from NCC Eco-Justice Programs ]
[NCC News: NCC Eco-Justice program and outdoor ministries committee urge camps to sign-on to the 'Green Camp Covenant']
[NCC News: Carmichael says new emission standards will protect health, reduce global warming]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Updike, 1932 - 2009]
[UCC News: Synod speakers feature award winning journalists and theologians]
[WCC News: Will the world be safer from nuclear danger in 2009? Many, including churches, say yes.]
Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday January 28, 2009
Spiritual Journaling meets at 6:30 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Gentry Estates meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: Punxsutawney Lutherans Welcome Groundhog Day Visitors]
[RCA News: Western Seminary Professor Earns International Award]
[UCC News: Colorado congregation receives 'Cultures of Call' grant]
[UCC News: Keeping faith communities vital in an ailing economy]
[WCC News: Russian Orthodox Church elects new patriarch with long-standing ecumenical commitment]
Thomas Aquinas, teacher, 1274 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday January 29, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Christian Education Team meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Muncie, IN
Asian Lunar New Year (Year of the Ox)
[ELCA News: Journal of Lutheran Ethics focuses on human rights, genetics]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop urges action to end Lord's Resistance Army attacks]
[LCMS News: Record number of Lutherans join 2009 'March for Life']
[LCMS News: Training strengthens ability to respond to next disaster]
[LCMS News: Korean church thanks Synod for 'mission start']
[LCMS News: Lutheran Blind Mission suspends 'Witness' production]
[LCMS News: 111th Congress includes four LCMS Lutherans]
[LWF News: Lutheran Woman Bishop Jeruma-Grinberga Succeeds Jagucki in Great Britain ]
[PNS News: Presbyterian Men schedule national conference: Annual gathering is April 17-19 in Denver]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ethics At Large and At Small]
Friday January 30, 2009
AGO rehearses at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Task Force Concludes Work on Social Statement, Ministry Standards]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Others Urge Diplomacy to Maintain Gaza Cease-fire]
[ENS News: Dominican Episcopal Church listens to the 'shouts of the suffering']
[ENS News: Executive Council reiterates commitment to covenant talks, lists concerns with current draft]
[ENS News: Proposed change in Texas law aimed at church property disputes]
[PNS News: ACSWP ponders impact of Obama's election on church's social witness]
[PNS News: John B. Evans dies at 79: North Carolinian was pastor, educator, booster of theological education]
[RCA News: New Reformed Communion to Meet in Grand Rapids]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Juvenile Life Without Parole]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Shaolin Fighting Monks]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The First 100 Days: Be Attentive to the Vulnerable, Stick to Your Ideals]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joshua DuBois: Faith and Values Important to Obama]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Obama's Faith-Based Council Selection]
[UCC News: Jewish coalition calls for immigration reform]
Saturday January 31, 2009
[ENS News: Executive Council gets update on reorganization of San Joaquin, Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, Quincy]
[ENS News: Executive Council approves draft budget affected by economic realities]
Last update: Saturday 31 January 2009 21:01
