March 1, 2009
The First Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Triptyque, Op. 58: "Matins" and "Communion" — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)
Homily: "Dust, Doves, and Discipleship" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 319)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus — Camille Saint-Saëns
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 769)
Sending Hymn: Bless Now, O God, the Journey (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 326)
Postlude: Praeludium in g — Franz Tunder
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Larry Berg
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Kent and Barb Unger
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study — Room 11
Culture of Conversation — Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Triptyque, Op. 58: "Matins" and "Communion" — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)
Homily: "Dust, Doves, and Discipleship" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 319)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: If You But Trust in God to Guide You, BWV 642 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 769)
Sending Hymn: Bless Now, O God, the Journey (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 326)
Postlude: Praeludium in g — Franz Tunder
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Joshua Lipe
Server: Eric Isaacson
Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Carole Kirsch
Bread and Wine: Gene and Gayl Laughman
George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 2, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: First Meeting of IAWN Provincial Links and Steering Group]
[ACNS News: Pastoral Visitors Briefing Seminar]
[ELCA News: ELCA Washington Office Staff Responds to 2010 Federal Budget Blueprint]
[ENS News: Pastoral visitors appointed by Archbishop of Canterbury]
[PNS News: Geneva events mark 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth]
John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 3, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Women's World Day of Prayer]
[ACNS News: Anglican Women Theological Educators meet in Canterbury, England]
[ELCA News: Robert E. A. Lee, Lutheran Film and Television Executive, Dies}
[PNS News: Awards benefit PC (USA) college campus outreach efforts]
[PNS News: Pennsylvania elder goes mysteriously missing: Beaver-Butler Presbytery seeks help in locating Tom Reiber]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: David Gibson: Catholics and the Obama Administration]
[WCC News: Strong ecumenical women's presence at UN event]
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Janette Fishell.
Janette Fishell is chair of the Organ Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she was appointed in the fall of 2008. Prior to her arrival at IU, Dr. Fishell was Distinguished Professor of Music at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.
Nedelni Hudba ("Sunday Music") — Petr Eben
Fantasia I
Fantasia II
Moto Ostinato
Finale
Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Embrace 'Homeless' Man Who Embodied Christ's Love]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Join Antipoverty Coalition 'Mobilization to End Poverty']
[ELCA News: Lutherans Chart a New Plan for Evangelism]
[LCMS News: 'Fan into Flame' campaign tops $44.1 million]
[LCMS News: Nafzger: Talks on women's service 'off to good start' ]
[PNS News: A place where peace truly abides: A monthly column for the church by the General Assembly stated clerk ]
[PNS News: Missing Pennsylvania elder found safe: Tom Reiber on way back home from Texas]
[PNS News: Capetz restoration case sent back to synod PJC: Test case on 'scrupling' must be tried, GAPJC rules]
[UCC News: Media advocates decry Grammy Awards liquor ad]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Immigration Reform: Religious Leaders on Fixing the System]
Thursday March 5, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ACNS News: Archbishop Deng lobbies HM Government to help end LRA crisis]
[ENS News: African Church leaders lobby British Government to help end LRA crisis in Sudan]
[NCC News: Attack on Sri Lanka cricket team condemned by NCC general secretary]
[NCC News: Kinnamon calls on Obama, Napolitano to signal a new day in immigrations policy]
[PNS News: What happens when the bush stops burning? A monthly column for the church by the General Assembly vice-moderator ]
[PNS News: Hot wheels: Skateboarding ministry revitalizes Cimarron Presbytery congregation]
[RCA News: NBTS Student and Wife Begin New Korean Language Ministry]
[WCC News: Living Letters team to visit Israel and Palestine]
Friday March 6, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly Deadlines
Reports due from synod committees, ministries, institutions, synod officers and program staff (to Pastor Bill Gafkjen and Danielle Burrus); voting member names and addresses; Synod Council minutes (other than April and June 2009); rostered leader anniversary and Recognition Luncheon information (to Pastor Gafkjen)
{ACNS News: Statement from the Anglican Bishops of the Church of the Province of Central Africa]
{ACNS News: Anglican Church of Melanesia elects new Archbishop]
[ELCA News: Iran May Free Imprisoned Journalist, ELCA College Alumna]
[ELCA News: Lutherans purchase 'eco-palms' for Palm Sunday]
[ENS News: Melanesia elects David Vunagi as primate]
[ENS News: Anglican women find strength at network meeting]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lourdes 150th Anniversary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Lourdes Experience]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Purim in Jerusalem]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Purim in Jerusalem Photo Gallery]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Familial DNA Testing]
Saturday March 7, 2009
Cut Your Carbon Workshop at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
March 8 to 9, 2009
March 8, 2009
The Second Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Two Chorals — Jehan Alain
I. Choral Dorien
II. Choral Phrygien
Entrance Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise, stanzas 1-4 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 831)
Children's Message: Doug Doblar
Homily: "Dying to Ourselves, Living for One Another" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 759)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus — (arrangement Paul Manz)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 802)
Sending Hymn: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)
Postlude: Improvisation on "Ebenezer"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Sarah Julovich
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study — Room 11
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Two Chorals — Jehan Alain
I. Choral Dorien
II. Choral Phrygien
Entrance Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise, stanzas 1-4 (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 831)
Children's Message: Doug Doblar
Homily: "Dying to Ourselves, Living for One Another" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 759)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Dem dunkeln Schoss der Heilgen Erde — Johannes Brahms
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 802)
Sending Hymn: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)
Postlude: Improvisation on "Ebenezer"
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Meg Garl
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Debbie Moore
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Barb Unger
Bread and Wine: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Sunday School children assisting today are Katcha Papesh and Nicholas May.
New Orleans Potluck dinner at 6:15 p.m. for youth and adults attending this summer's National Youth Gathering.
March 9 to 10, 2009
Monday March 9, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
I-K Synod Mission Discernment Table (formerly known as Synod Outreach & Evangelism Team) meets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Chapel.
[ACNS News: Press Release from the Church of Ireland]
[ELCA News: Troy VanAken Named President of ELCA's Thiel College]
[ENS News: The 'emergent church' — growing but hard to define]
[RCA News: Nontraditional Road Leads to Ordination]
[RCA News: The Cradle of Our Faith: Why do we care about Christians in the Middle East?]
[RCA News: The Commissioning of a Regional Executive for the Albany Synod ]
[WCC News: Those who are for unity need to live out Jesus' words, Focolare president says]
[WCC News: Apply now: Stewards programme and ecumenical leadership training seminar]
Tuesday March 10, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Conference of Bishops Issues 'Pastoral Word' on Task Force Documents]
[PNS News: Hard work and faith: San Juan Island church readies 150th anniversary celebration ]
[PNS News: Rev. Geoffrey Black nominated to lead UCC: Successor to John Thomas to be voted on later this month]
[PNS News: Relationships and reconciliation: Charlotte, NC, church does hard work 'worth doing']
Harriet Tubman, 1913; Sojourner Truth, 1883, renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 11, 2009
Lenten Worship at noon in the Sanctuary
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Todd Wilson
Todd Wilson is Professor of Organ at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he was appointed in the fall of 2008. Noted for his abilities as a recitalist, improviser, and church musician, Professor Wilson has appeared at three national conventions of the American Guild of Organists.
Cortège et litanie, Op. 19 no. 2 — Marcel Dupré (arrangement Lynnwood Farnam)
Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Passacaglia in c, BWV
582 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m.
[LCMS News: 'Message of cross' forms basis for resolving disputes]
[LCMS News: CPH Customer Call Center receives excellence award]
[LCMS News: All-volunteer mission society reaches $1 million in donations]
[LCMS News: Northwest District to host Open Arms conference]
[LCMS News: CPH, LFL offer stem cell resources]
[NCC News: 10,000 Christians tell the President: of their commitment to climate stability]
Thursday March 12, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
March 13 to 16, 2009
The Seventh Annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, DC
Join fellow faith-based advocates in Washington D.C. for the annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) on March 13-16, 2009 for a weekend full of learning, worshiping, and advocating.
We will learn about the connections between climate change, migration and poverty, worship and pray with other faith-based denominations, and meet with our members of Congress to advocate on behalf of the poorest and underserved communities in the United States and around the world. This year's gathering is at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. Call 800-445-8667 to make reservations under the name "Ecumenical Advocacy Days" for the special $109 (plus tax) per night room rate. The room block is limited so call early.
Lutherans are invited to the ELCA reception on Friday, March 13, and a luncheon and discussion forum on Saturday, March 14 to hear from the ELCA public policy directors.
Early registration fee is $160 prior to February 13. Scholarships are available from the ELCA at www.elca.org/advocacy Web site. Go to "Get Involved" and click on "Advocacy Events". To learn more about the Ecumenical Advocacy Days event, visit their Web site now.
Register today at advocacydays.org/registration on the EAD Web site.
Friday March 13, 2009
Youth Group "Scary Movie Night"
[ELCA News: ELCA's Roanoke College honors alumna, Virginia's Teacher of the Year]
[ELCA News: ELCA seminaries receive Thrivent grant to develop social ministry leaders]
[ELCA News: Lutherans anticipate, prepare for spring floods]
[ENS News: Fasting from Facebook: Modern Lenten discipline reawakens spirit]
[ENS News: Raising Anglican voices, U.N. delegation shares women's stories]
[NCC News: Activist with experience as lawyer and minister named joint UCC-NCC advocacy officer]
[NCC News: 700 warned of a climate doomsday but sway to the beat of faith and hope]
[PNS News: Called to take a risk: Tentmaking minister stakes everything on church's future growth]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Stem Cell Dilemmas]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Barefoot College in India]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kathleen Norris]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Acedia & Me by Kathleen Norris]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kathleen Norris Interview]
Saturday March 14, 2009
Trinity Episcopal, together with a few other groups, has decided to sponsor a Sunday afternoon feeding ministry. They will be serving a Sunday meal to anyone in the community that is hungry. These meals will be prepared on Saturday afternoons (from 1:00 to 3:30p.m.) and served on the next day from 1 to 4.
They would like to have three or four members from St. Thomas who would be willing to help with this ministry. The dates when Trinity will need help with meals are on the following Saturdays: February 14, March 14, March 28 & April 25. If you would be interested in helping with this ministry please contact St. Thomas Church office 332-5252 or kayehill@stlconline.org.
I-K Synod Mission Support Table (formerly known as the Stewardship Team) meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Chapel.
[NCC News: Parker admits impending climate collapse is scary, but fear is not the best motivator to action]
March 15, 2009
The Third Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Rockingham" — (arrangement Eric Thiman)
Entrance Hymn: God is Here (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 526)
Homily: "The Tough Side of Love" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Christ, When First You Came to Earch (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 727)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Blessed are the Men who Fear Him — Felix Mendelssohn
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 803)
Sending Hymn: Restore in Us, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 328)
Postlude: Fantasy in c, BWV 537 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Jaydene Laros
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study — Room 11
Adult Forum on the Columbarium — Conference Room
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Rockingham" — (arrangement Eric Thiman)
Entrance Hymn: God is Here (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 526)
Homily: "The Tough Side of Love" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Christ, When First You Came to Earch (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 727)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: All My Hope on God is Founded — Charles Parry
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 803)
Sending Hymn: Restore in Us, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 328)
Postlude: Fantasy in c, BWV 537 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Vicki Polansky
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Dean Arnold and Heather Allen
Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults
Nursery: Sandy and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Susan Lehr
Bread and Wine: Mary Sasse
Columbarium Task Force meets at 9:45 a.m.
Monday March 16, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meets in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ACNS News: A Statement from Anglican Delegates to the 53rd Session of the UNCSW]
[ELCA News: ELCA Treasurer Reports on Financial Outlook for 2009, 2008 Results]
[ELCA News: ELCA Mission Personnel Evacuate Madagascar]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Comments on Economy, Task Force Documents]
[ENS News: House of Bishops gathers in North Carolina to worship, work and blog]
[PNS News: Presbyterian Foundation reports 2008 mission contribution of $78 million]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: The RCA's Future: Multiplying Churches and a Multiracial Witness]
[WCC News: Zambian church keen to deepen ecumenical ties]
Tuesday March 17, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
I-K Synod Freed to Lead Board Meeting in the Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room
[ACNS News: Lenten Greetings from the Indian Ocean]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Participate in HIV Screening]
[PNS News: Registration discount for Calvin Jubilee ends this month: Event is July 8-11 at Montreat]
[PNS News: Pillows talk: Sunday School project provides comfort and transforms a church]
[RCA News: New Multiracial Strategy Coalition Looks to Future]
[UCC News: Templeton Prize awarded to French scientist]
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 18, 2009
Lenten Worship at noon in the Sanctuary
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by David Lamb
Dr. Lamb holds degrees in organ performance and music education from Indiana University, and he currently serves as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church, Columbus. He was instrumental in the founding of Indiana Organists United (IOU), an alumni group for organ graduates of the Jacobs School of Music.
A Trumpet Minuet — Alfred Hollins
Adagio — Beneditte Marcello
Toccata for the Flutes — John Stanley
Andantino for Organ — Denis Bédard
Suite Romantique: "Allegro giocoso" — Denis Bédard
Abide with Me — (arrangement Robert Hobby)
Beautiful Savior — (arrangement Robert Hobby)
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace: "Benedictus" — Karl Jenkins (arrangement William McVicker)
Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m.
Synod Executive Board Meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room
[ELCA News: Florida Hurricane Survivors to Help in New Orleans at ELCA Youth Gathering]
[ENS News: House of Bishops issues pastoral letter]
[ENS News: House of Bishops calls economic crisis an invitation to 'deeper simplicity, broader generosity']
[LCMS News: Five CUS schools will offer free tuition to veterans]
[LCMS News: Sem seeks volunteers to construct Bible-themed playground]
[LCMS News: Sem's Siemon-Netto receives award ]
[LCMS News: Christopher begins work in Children's, Family Ministry]
[LCMS News: Seminary to offer workshop on law enforcement chaplaincy]
[LCMS News: Int'l LLL convention set for Greensboro]
[PNS News: Monday mornings with a mission: Olive Tree village gears up volunteers for a week in the Gulf]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kim Lawton: Administration Talks to Abortion Opponents]
[UCC News: Obama administration to sign U.N. declaration calling for decriminalization of homosexuality]
Thursday March 19, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Continue Response to ELCA Task Force Documents]
[PNS News: 'Check it out with God': Youth, adults explore God's call at inaugural 'Pathways' event]
[PNS News: Eye of the hurricane: Renowned theologians discuss 'new ways of being church']
[PNS News: Turning things around: Project Homecoming helps rebuild homes in New Orleans]
[UCC News: Church organizations appeal for calm in Madagascar]
[UCC News: Living stones: Reflections on travels through Jerusalem and the West Bank]
[WCC News: Historic ecumenical conference seeks to affirm solidarity and global justice for Dalits]
[WCC News: Ahead of World Water Day, EWN calls on governments and congregations to take responsibility]
Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
March 20 to 21, 2009
Friday March 20, 2009
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishop Allowed to Enter Gaza Strip on Third Attempt]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Theologians Respond to ELCA Task Force Documents]
[PNS News: Hope restored: Presbyterian Community Outreach rebuilds homes, restores faith]
[PNS News: Turning things around: Project Homecoming helps rebuild homes in New Orleans]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gerard Manley Hopkins]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Civil Disobedience]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jewish Reaction to Madoff Scandal]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Corporate Morality]
[UCC News: UCC's health advocates press for increased condom distribution]
Vernal Equinox at 11:44 UTC
Saturday March 21, 2009
Young Women's Group meets at 10:00 a.m. at Bakehouse East.
Synod Worship Workshop "Word of God. Word of Life." at 9:00 a.m.
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Indianapolis Indiana — Plenary Speaker: Susan Briehl, Valparaiso
Thomas Cranmer, Bishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1556 (Liturgical Color: Red)
March 22, 2009
The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Aberystwyth" — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Entrance Hymn: Oh, Love, How Deep (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 322)
Homily: "The Darkness of Impatience" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Salvation Unto Us Has Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 590)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Jesus, Priceless Treasure, BWV 610 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Priceless Treasure (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 775)
Sending Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in C — Henry Purcell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Martha Selk
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: David Ellies
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study — Room 11
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude on "Aberystwyth" — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Baptismal Hymn: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 583)
Homily: "The Darkness of Impatience" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Salvation Unto Us Has Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 590)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus — Camille Saint-Saëns
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Priceless Treasure (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 775)
Sending Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in C — Henry Purcell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Darrell Bakken
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Nursery: Jane Warner and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: John and Renée Steele
Columbarium Task Force meets at 9:45
Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 23, 2009
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 second session of book two of the series "Book of Faith" initiative.
[ENS News: In Congressional testimony, church addresses Philippine abductions, political killings]
[NCC News: NCC Eco-Justice programs announce 'Mindful Living' adult education resources]
[PNS News: United Church News to cease print publication, move online exclusively]
[PNS News: Homecoming: Contributing groups dedicate a rebuilt New Orleans house]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: Through Tradition into Mission at Middlebush Reformed Church]
[UCC News: Single governance proposal will not be presented to Synod]
[UCC News: UCC's Executive Council affirms candidacy of Geoffrey Black for General Minister and President]
[UCC News: United Church News to cease print publication, move online exclusively ]
Tuesday March 24, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Deputies are assigned to General Convention Committees]
[ENS News: Diocese of Colorado, Episcopal Church prevail in Grace and St. Stephen's church property dispute]
[PNS News: General Assembly Council meets this week: Main business will be addressing $9.9 million budget shortfall]
[PNS News: Just because: Tampa Bay Presbytery's REACH Initiative leads churches 'outside ourselves']
[UCC News: Educating all our children: Ecumenical gathering revisits No Child Left Behind]
Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday March 25, 2009
Lenten Worship at noon in the Sanctuary
Organ Meditation at 7:00 p.m. presented by Dongho Lee
Dongho Lee is a doctoral candidate in organ performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she is a student of Christopher Young. In 2008, Ms. Lee was one of three finalists in the Canadian International Organ Competition, held in Montreal.
Deuxieme Symphonie, Op. 20: "Allegro Maestoso" — Louis Vierne
Drop, Drop, Slow Tears, Op. 104 — Vincent Persichetti
O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross, BWV 622 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude and Fugue in c, BWV
546 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Lenten Worship at 7:30 p.m.
[ELCA Starting New Congregations is High Priority for Lutherans]
[ELCA Young Lutherans Imagine a World without Hunger in 'Taking Root']
[LWF News: LWF 2003 Assembly Coordinator Dies]
[LWF News: Indonesian Theologian Sinaga Joins LWF Studies Department]
[LWF News: Woman Elected Bishop of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany]
[LWF News: New Swedish Partnership with LWF Seeks to Strengthen Member Churches' Capacity]
[LWF News: New NGO Bill in Ethiopia to Regulate Aid Agencies' Operations]
[LWF News: Lutheran Woman Chaparro to Head Venezuelan Church]
[LWF News: Malaysian Bishop Rajah Prioritizes Interreligious Tolerance]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches urges Congress to require human rights certification in Philippines]
[RCA News: John Calvin at Five Hundred]
[WCC News: World's churches wrestle with the ancient system of caste-based discrimination]
[WCC News: Will the global financial crisis mark the end of "moneytheism"?]
[WCC News: Declaration of the World Water Forum falls behind international consensus, says EWN]
The Annunciation of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 26, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans' Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Indiana-Kentucky Lutheran Center Chapel
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2009 Easter Message]
[ELCA News: Lutherans in North Dakota Brace for Record Floods]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishop Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Climate Change]
[ENS News: Lambeth Conference review recommends better fundraising, communication, risk management]
[ENS News: Nebraska interfaith event to be webcast live March 27]
[LCMS News: Miss America brings mission message home for Lutheran Schools Week]
[LCMS News: 'Mercy' team brings care to 1,128 in Indonesia]
[LCMS News: Kenyan church dedicates Luther Plaza built with LCEF loan]
[LCMS News: Campus conference highlights worship diversity]
[LCMS News: Missions offers resources for 'Armed Forces Sunday']
[NCC News: Faith groups laud House and Senate actions protecting millions of acres of God's creation]
[PNS News: 'The thing that unites all of us': Seminarians get first-hand look at the connectional church]
[PNS News: Massive flooding threatens Northern Plains: Moorhead, MN, church closed temporarily as a precaution]
[PNS News: Fast forward: Monthly fast deepens Maryland church's anti-hunger effort, discipleship]
Friday March 27, 2009
[ACNS News: Church of England clergy wanted for war-torn Sri Lanka]
[ACNS News: The Increasingly Desperate Situation of the People Trapped in Vanni]
[ELCA News: ELCA Offices in North Dakota, Minnesota Closed Due to Flooding]
[ENS News: Blue Book's reports posted on General Convention's website]
[LWF News: Solidarity with Oppressed Groups A Christian Responsibility: Churches Urged to Advocate for Dalit Rights]
[PNS News: The General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approves revised 2009 mission budget]
[PNS News: Waters continue to rise in the Red River Valley: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance initiates response]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Michael Walzer on War]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Seminaries and Sex]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Food Banks and the Recession]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pope's Trip to Africa Wrap-Up]
[UCC News: Disciples HIV/AIDS Ministry Network adds support for condom distribution]
[UCC News: Opinion: When the pseudo-oppressed become the oppressors]
Saturday March 28, 2009
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room.
Voice Recital at 2:00 p.m.
Synod Church in Society Committee Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
Trinity Episcopal, together with a few other groups, has decided to sponsor a Sunday afternoon feeding ministry. They will be serving a Sunday meal to anyone in the community that is hungry. These meals will be prepared on Saturday afternoons (from 1:00 to 3:30p.m.) and served on the next day from 1 to 4.
They would like to have three or four members from St. Thomas who would be willing to help with this ministry. The dates when Trinity will need help with meals are on the following Saturdays: February 14, March 14, March 28 & April 25. If you would be interested in helping with this ministry please contact St. Thomas Church office 332-5252 or kayehill@stlconline.org.
Synod Global Mission Committee meets from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Lutheran Center Chapel.
March 29, 2009
The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: 24 Pieces: "Lied" — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Christ, the Life of All the Living (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 339)
Homily: "Dying to Live" — Ellen Mills
Hymn of the Day: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 583)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Virgo Virginum Praeclara — Antonin Dvorak
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)
Sending Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 324)
Postlude: "Little" Prelude and Fugue in g, BWV 558 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Dana Barron
Acolyte: Joshua Melton
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study will not meet today, but will resume next Sunday in Room 11
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: 24 Pieces: "Lied" — Louis Vierne
Entrance Hymn: Christ, the Life of All the Living (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 339)
Homily: "Dying to Live" — Ellen Mills
Hymn of the Day: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 583)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Let Us Break Bread Together — (arrangement Charles Callahan)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)
Sending Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 324)
Postlude: "Little" Prelude and Fugue in g, BWV 558 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Doug Doblar
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Alan Mayfield
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Deborah Owens
Greeters: Betty and Jerry Smith
Nursery: Heather Allen and Emily Garl
Council Coordinator: Brad Dahlberg
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon
Ellen Mills, a member of St. Thomas recently approved for ordination in the ELCA, will preach at St. Thomas on Sunday, March 29th. There will be a reception for Ellen between services.
Senior High Youth and adult chaperones going to New Orleans meet in the Youth room following the late service.
First Communion class
Pastor McKee will hold classes for young members who are ready to learn more about the sacrament of Holy Communion. Normal age is 10, but younger children are welcome - at the discretion of parents. Classes will be Sundays, March 29 & April 5th from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.
Helping your Garden Grow — Prepare the way for a beautiful garden and help Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU along the way. This Sunday and next (March 29 and April 5) the LCM-IU board of directors invites you to place an order for flowers to spruce up your garden. Geraniums (red, white, orange, or hot pink) are available for only $2.50 per 4" pot. Order today and then pick up your flowers at church on Sunday, May 3rd. Prepare your landscape for the future by ordering daffodil bulbs for only $1 each (minimum 5). Your bulbs will be ready for pick up at church later this year (September 27 or October 4). All proceeds support LCM at IU.
The Mission Endowment Fund Committee meets at 3:00 p.m. to review requests for funding. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, March 27th. Proposal forms may be obtained from the church office. If you have questions, contact Jerry Smith.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
MCUM's 5th annual Spring into Action! Luncheon and silent auction today at the Bloomington-Monroe County Convention Center — auction at 11:30 and lunch at 12:30. Tickets required.
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the Church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday March 30, 2009
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 last session of book two of the series "Book of Faith" initiative.
[ELCA News: ELCA School, College Remain Closed Due to Red River Flooding]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop's Easter message for 2009]
[ENS News: In East Asia and the Pacific, Anglicans commit to action on climate change]
[LWF News: Lutheran Theology Alive and Well: Interreligious Dialogue Precondition for Theological Discourse]
[LWF News: Relationship with God Does Not End with Death: US Theologian Questions the Existence of Hell]
[PNS News: Ghost Ranch could become separate corporation: Study group will make recommendation at September GAC meeting]
[PNS News: Look for God's new life forms amid today's chaos]
[PNS News: Ecumenical Advocacy Days focuses on "Enough for all Creation"]
[UCC News: National Disaster Ministries issues appeal for upper-Midwest flood assistance ]
[WCC News: Seize the opportunity to transform global finances, WCC tells G20]
Tuesday March 31, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Launches 'Brand Campaign' on National Cable, Local Television]
[ENS News: Millennium Development Goals on convention radar]
[ENS News: National faith leaders model peacemaking at historic interfaith event]
[PNS News: Lots of Hope: Presbyerian pastor preaches on despite ALS]
[RCA News: General Synod Council Readies for General Synod]
[UCC News: UCC debuts social networking site: 'myUCC' launches March 31]
[UCC News: Goodwill flows from UCC churches as Midwest floods surge]
[WCC News: Move towards a nuclear-weapon-free world, churches tell NATO]
John Donne, priest, 1631 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Wednesday 1 April 2009 12:00
