St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church

3800 East Third Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401

News & Events — June 2009

Monday June 1, 2009

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

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Bloomington In, Inc will hold their annual meeting on Monday, June 1 at 7 pm in the Monroe County History Center on East 6th St. Special guest Josh Slocum Executive Director of the national Funeral Consumers Alliance will present "Deathstyles of the Everyday and Middle Class." We can't afford to live like we used to. We can't afford to die that way either. We have a lot more control over funeral costs than we realize. Come learn about what you can do.

Justin, martyr at Rome, c. 165 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Tuesday June 2, 2009

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

Outreach Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.

Wednesday June 3, 2009

Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.

The Martyrs of Uganda, 1886 (Liturgical Color: Red)

John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, 1963 (Liturgical Color: White)

June 4 to 6, 2009

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Assembly in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Thursday June 4, 2009

Friday June 5, 2009

Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, 754 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Saturday June 6, 2009

Children's Music Recital at 3:00 p.m.

June 7, 2009

Holy Trinity (Liturgical Color: White)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Theme and Variations on "Holy, Holy, Holy" — Piet Post

Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 413)

Homily: Reverend Ralph Kirkpatrick

Hymn of the Day: All Glory Be to God on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 410)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Praise His Holy Name — Keith Hampton

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Father, Most Holy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 415)

Communion Hymn: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 412)

Sending Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 414)

Postlude: Toccata in Seven — John Rutter

Presider: Reverend Ralph Kirkpatrick

Deacon: Eric Isaacson

Lector: Sue Berg

Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist

Server: Kay Isaacson

Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg

Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Nursery: Pauline Caldwell

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Theme and Variations on "Holy, Holy, Holy" — Piet Post

Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 413)

Homily: Reverend Ralph Kirkpatrick

Hymn of the Day: All Glory Be to God on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 410)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Praise His Holy Name — Keith Hampton

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Father, Most Holy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 415)

Communion Hymn: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 412)

Sending Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 414)

Postlude: Toccata in Seven — John Rutter

Presider: Reverend Ralph Kirkpatrick

Deacon: Emily Garl

Lector: Cindy Vosahlik

Acolyte: David Polansky

Server: Margrethe O'Connor

Ushers: Heather Allen and Dean Arnold

Greeter: Dean Arnold

Nursery: Carrie and Ellie Delap

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Renée Steele

Bread and Wine: Katie Anderson

Flowers: David Ellies

Mission Committee meets at 11:30 a.m.

Youth Group "School's Out" Picnic at Thomson Park after church

Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, 1866 (Liturgical Color: White)

Monday June 8, 2009

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

Tuesday June 9, 2009

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

Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.

Columba, 597; Aidan, 651; Bede, 735; confessors (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday June 10, 2009

Mission Movie at 7:00 p.m — End of the Spear

Thursday June 11, 2009

Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 11.

St. Barnabas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)

Friday June 12, 2009

Saturday June 13, 2009

Lutheran Hills CHILDREN'S DAY & Open House

A day for children (ages 1-10) and parents where all the fun stuff of camp is packed into one Saturday from 10:00 am. to 3:00 pm. Activities include: camp hiking tour, arts & crafts, swimming (be sure to bring your swim suit and towel), lunch, campfire program, games, and lots more. The entire day is Free for the entire family!

June 14 to 19, 2009

Confirmation Camp at Lutheran Hills

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)

June 14, 2009

Second Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 11) (Liturgical Color: Green)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in A, BWV 536 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: O Day of Rest and Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 521)

Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Meditation on "Ar hyd y nos" — Charles Callahan

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: We Walk By Faith (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 635)

Communion Hymn: Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 512)

Sending Hymn: Sent Forth By God's Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 547)

Postlude: Toccata Brevis — Daniel Gawthrop

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski

Lector: Kris Stewart

Acolyte: Ellie Delap

Server: Gail Seegert

Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering

Greeter: Kay Isaacson

Nursery: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller

Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in A, BWV 536 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: O Day of Rest and Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 521)

Homily: Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Meditation on "Ar hyd y nos" — Charles Callahan

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: We Walk By Faith (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 635)

Communion Hymn: Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 512)

Sending Hymn: Sent Forth By God's Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 547)

Postlude: Toccata Brevis — Daniel Gawthrop

Presider: Doug Bauder

Deacon: Emily Garl

Lector: Kari Isaacson

Acolyte: Bailey Arnold

Server: Katie Anderson

Ushers: Allen and Helen Mayfield

Greeters: Jerry and Betty Smith

Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald

Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold

Altar Care: Betty Smith and Marilyn Kelly

Bread and Wine: Martha Selk

Flowers: Eric and Kari Isaacson

Congregation Council meets at 12:30 p.m.

Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389; Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 385 Macrina, teacher, c.379 (Liturgical Color: White)

June 15 to 18, 2009

Worship at the Center 2009—Journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter at St. Olaf College, Northfield MN

Evangelical Lutheran Worship invites us to keep Ash Wednesday through Easter in a new-old way. At these summer retreats sponsored by the ELCA, we will worship using the services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Vigil of Easter. Then we'll join in reflection, study, and discussion of the cross and empty tomb, baptism and Bible-the meaning of this journey for ourselves and the world. Retreat leaders include Liv Larson-Andrews, Mark Mummert, Gail Ramshaw, Ben Stewart, and Scott Weidler.

Monday June 15, 2009

Fiftieth Anniversary Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.

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

Tuesday June 16, 2009

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

Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.

Wednesday June 17, 2009

VISITING CHOIR CONCERT -- the Choir School of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, will present a concert at the First United Church (2420 E. Third Street) at 7:00pm. Comprised of 61 children ages 8-18 in three different choirs, the Choir School will sing a variety of sacred and secular music. Their Bloomington concert will be the second of several stops on their way from Charlotte to Chicago. Plan to be a part of this special musical event, sponsored by the St. Thomas Worship and Arts Series. A tremendous thank you to all those who are housing these young choir members.

Global Gifts, a new non-profit fair trade store in downtown Bloomington will be holding volunteer orientation meetings on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Both orientations will be held at the downtown store: 122 N. Walnut Street. Orientations will explain short term store set-up needs as well as longer term opportunities. Please contact Mary Embry at 812-333-6871 or fairtradebloomington@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP

Thursday June 18, 2009

Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.

Friday June 19, 2009

Saturday June 20, 2009

Global Gifts, a new non-profit fair trade store in downtown Bloomington will be holding volunteer orientation meetings on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Both orientations will be held at the downtown store: 122 N. Walnut Street. Orientations will explain short term store set-up needs as well as longer term opportunities. Please contact Mary Embry at 812-333-6871 or fairtradebloomington@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP

June 21 to 24, 2009

PILGRIMS (Grades 1-3) at Lutheran Hills

A great first camp experience for those entering grades 1-3. A shortened week allows four busy days of general camp activities geared towards a young age group. Enrollment is limited in order to keep living groups small and allow for extra individual attention. Activities: arts and crafts, singing, Bible study, games, swimming. $150.

June 21 to 26, 2009

PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $275.

Reading Camp "CADETS" at Lutheran Hills

Reading Camp is an initiative by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod designed to give tools and hope for a better future to 4th and 5th graders ladding behing their peers in reading skills. Professional teachers conduct the program, assisted by volunteer "Cadets," older high school and college students (ages 17-22) from synod congregations with an interest in elementary education. "Cadets" work with the teachers they are partnered with for 3 hours each morning and interact with students throughout the day on general camp activities, including leading "Read Aloud" story sessions each evening. Contact Reading Camp Director, Cleo Swager (260) 456-3168 for more information and a special application packet. No Cost.

June 21, 2009

Third Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 12) (Liturgical Color: Green)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Variations on "St. Anne" — Paul Manz

Entrance Hymn: We Praise You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 870)

Homily: "A Safe Harbor" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 632)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Prelude on "Kremser" — Craig Phillips

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 817)

Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 773)

Sending Hymn: Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 756)

Postlude: Sortie — Noel Rawsthorne

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski

Lector: Mike Laros

Acolyte: Haley Garl

Server: Shirley Mingee

Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman

Greeter: David Ellies

Council Coordinator: David Nixon

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Variations on "St. Anne" — Paul Manz

Entrance Hymn: We Praise You, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 870)

Homily: "A Safe Harbor" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 632)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Prelude on "Kremser" — Craig Phillips

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 817)

Communion Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 773)

Sending Hymn: Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 756)

Postlude: Sortie — Noel Rawsthorne

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Jan Ellis

Acolyte: Shelby Crouch

Server: Margrethe O'Connor

Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka

Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor

Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky

Council Coordinator: David Nixon

Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Pauline Caldwell

Bread and Wine: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Flowers: Frank and Kris Stewart

The rose on the altar announces the birth of Evan Patrick Rodenberg on May 27^th. Parents are Ryan and Michelle Rodenberg.

Members being installed to serve on the Mutual Ministry Committee are:

Bruce Colston

Jim Eagleman

Susan Goldsworthy

Gene Laughman

Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Kris Stewart

Today's postlude is a short, festive work with the title "Sortie", which is French for "to leave" or "to go out". Noel Rawsthorne (b. 1929) was organist at Liverpool Cathedral from 1955-1980.

Summer Solstice at 05:45 UTC

Onesimus Nesib, translator, evangelist, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)

Monday June 22, 2009

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

Tuesday June 23, 2009

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

Wednesday June 24, 2009

The Nativity of John the Baptist (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday June 25, 2009

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530; Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the Church, 1560 (Liturgical Color: White)

Friday June 26, 2009

Saturday June 27, 2009

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 4:00 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, 444 (Liturgical Color: White)

June 28 to July 2, 2009

PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $250.

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $275. (*Sunday-Thursday $250.)

June 28, 2009

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 13) (Liturgical Color: Green)

A Time of Preparation

Prelude:

If You But Trust in God to Guide You — Marcel Dupré

If You But Trust in God to Guide You — Craig Phillips

Entrance Hymn: Lord God, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 558)

Psalm 130: "Out of the Depths I Cry to You" (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 600)

Homily: "Be Healed" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 769)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: There is a Balm in Gilead — (arrangement Robert J. Powell)

liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: There is a Balm in Gilead (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 614)

Communion Hymn: Healer of Our Ev'ry Ill (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 612)

Sending Hymn: Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 534)

Postlude: Fourish for an Occasion — William Henry Harris

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Alison Kaiser

Lector: Pauline Caldwell

Acolyte: Hannah Fidler

Server: Kris Stewart

Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen

Greeters: Barb and Kent Unger

Nursery: Susan Krieg

Council Coordinator: Walt Wood

A Time of Preparation

Prelude:

If You But Trust in God to Guide You — Marcel Dupré

If You But Trust in God to Guide You — Craig Phillips

Entrance Hymn: Lord God, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 558)

Psalm 130: "Out of the Depths I Cry to You" (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 600)

Homily: "Be Healed" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 769)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: There is a Balm in Gilead — (arrangement Robert J. Powell)

liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: There is a Balm in Gilead (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 614)

Communion Hymn: Healer of Our Ev'ry Ill (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 612)

Sending Hymn: Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 534)

Postlude: Fourish for an Occasion — William Henry Harris

Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee

Deacon: Kaye Hill

Lector: Margrethe O'Connor

Acolyte: John Isaacson

Server: Debbie Moore

Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller

Greeter: Deborah O'Brien

Nursery: Jane Warner and Haley Garl

Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap

Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Marilyn Harder

Bread and Wine: Carol Seaman

Flowers: Wayne and Lois Selk

The roses on the altar announce the births of:

Natasha Irene, duaghter of Shannon and Justin Diercks, born June 5 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Natasha is also the grandaughter of Lindsey and Dawn Smith.

Allison Faith, dughter of Misty and Brian White and sister to Nick. Allison was born in Bloomington on June 20.

Mission Movie — In the name of God after the late service

Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, c. 202 (Liturgical Color: White)

June 29 to July 2, 2009

Worship at the Center 2009—Journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH

Evangelical Lutheran Worship invites us to keep Ash Wednesday through Easter in a new-old way. At these summer retreats sponsored by the ELCA, we will worship using the services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Vigil of Easter. Then we'll join in reflection, study, and discussion of the cross and empty tomb, baptism and Bible-the meaning of this journey for ourselves and the world. Retreat leaders include Liv Larson-Andrews, Mark Mummert, Gail Ramshaw, Ben Stewart, and Scott Weidler.

Monday June 29, 2009

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

St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)

Tuesday June 30, 2009

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

Johan Olof Wallin, Archbishop of Uppsala, hymnwriter, 1839 (Liturgical Color: White)

Last update: Wednesday 1 July 2009 08:53