Tuesday September 1, 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.
[UCC News: Global Ministries child sponsors visit Jerusalem]
Wednesday September 2, 2009
Mission Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Support Relief Efforts in Typhoon-Ravaged Taiwan]
[ELCA News: ELCA Member, Pastors: Church's Mission Is Bigger Than One Issue]
[PNS News: Colombian family accompanied by friends and colleagues from Tres Rios Presbytery]
[PNS News: Back to school: Charleston Atlantic Presbytery provides school supplies, services to area students]
[WCC News: Youth seek meaningful ecumenical engagement]
[WCC News: Churches find role in "new Zimbabwe"]
[WCC News: Statement on eco-justice and ecological debt]
[WCC News: WCC calls to freeze and dismantle Israeli settlements]
[WCC News: WCC calls for solidarity amid anti-Christian violence]
[WCC News: WCC says economy needs "new indicators of progress"]
[WCC News: WCC supports church-government dialogue in Fiji]
[WCC News: Caste-based discrimination challenges Christian witness]
[WCC News: WCC budget takes into account possible reductions for 2010]
[WCC News: WCC condemns sexual violence against women in the DR Congo]
Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, bishop, renewer of the Church, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday September 3, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Pastor, Editor Says 'Take A Breath' After Assembly]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Keep Watch on Fires in California]
[UCC News: 100,000 in 10 days? UCC launching '100k for Health Care' mobilization on Sept. 8]
[WCC News: WCC Central Committee: significant decisions shape the future]
Friday September 4, 2009
[ACNS News: Letter from the Church of the Province of Central Africa]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop: 'What Good News We Have to Share']
[PNS News: What's in store: New church development plans to open thrift store, reach out to neighbors]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Personalized Genetic Testing]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Father Leo]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Shanksville Memorial]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Father Leo Extended Interview]
Saturday September 5, 2009
Property Committee meets at 9:00 a.m.
September 6, 2009
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 23) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Twelve Pieces: "Lied" — Gaston Litaize
Entrance Hymn: Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 886)
Homily: "What Comes Out?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: "Jesus Christus, unser Heiland", BWV 665 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Light Dawns on a Weary World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 726)
Communion Hymn: Jesus Loves Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 595)
Sending Hymn: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 551)
Postlude: Prelude in A, BWV 536 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Josh Melton
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Gene and Gayle Laughman
Greeters: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Pauline Caldwell
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 through Kindergarten in the Godly Play Room
SPARK SCS Program — "The First Sin" (Genesis 2: 4-25)
1st and 2nd Grade in Room 14 (Cindy Ohslund)
3rd through 6th Grade in Room 16 (Ronna Papesh and Tiffany Shupe)
Culture of Conversation with Pastor McKee in the Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Twelve Pieces: "Lied" — Gaston Litaize
Entrance Hymn: Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 886)
Homily: "What Comes Out?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 712)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Teach me, O Lord — Thomas Attwood
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Light Dawns on a Weary World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 726)
Communion Hymn: Jesus Loves Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 595)
Sending Hymn: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 551)
Postlude: Prelude in A, BWV 536 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Sarah Isaacson
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Rebecca Dilger
Nursery: Jane Warner and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Carole Kirsch
Bread and Wine: Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Frank and Kris Stewart
Tickets go on sale for Oktoberfest, the kick-off event for the St. Thomas 50th Anniversary celebrations. On Sunday, October 4th, the Oktoberfest will include a catered dinner after the second worship service. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children ages 3-8 yrs. Tickets may be purchased on September 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Monday September 7, 2009
Church Office Closed in observance of Labor Day
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Lutheran Center Closed in observance of Labor Day
Tuesday September 8, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Altar Guild meets at 5:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Outreach Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Retired Pastors Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the MCL Cafeteria 2370 West 86th Street Indianapolis, IN
[ENS News: Seven Episcopal bishops urge covenant endorsement at all church levels]
[NCC News: Pakistani bishop says Muslim-Christian tensions are deeply rooted and will not easily be resolved]
[UCC News: 'Progress: 1 percent' — Campaign for health care off to fast start toward huge goal]
[WCC News: Concern over lack of women in WCC leadership]
Wednesday September 9, 2009
At 7:00 p.m., at 1500 W. 15th St. there will be an informational Dessert Night to learn about becoming an Ally which is a strategy to help low-income families build resources and transition out of poverty. Volunteer Community Allies are URGENTLY needed to befriend and support families as they work toward their goals.
Thorough training and ongoing staff support are provided. Background checks and an 18-month commitment of 4+ hours monthly are required.
Must be available 1 - 2 Thursday evenings monthly. Contact Circles ™ Volunteer Coordinator Thomas Kenning at 339-3447, ext. 263, or thomas@sccap.monroe.in.us for more information or to RSVP for the Dessert Night!
[ELCA News: Lutheran Pastor Sees People Returning to Church Following Assembly Actions]
[ENS News: Bishops Working for a Just World to lobby for heath-care reform]
[ENS News: 'War on terror' affects Christians in Pakistan, bishop tells Church Center staff]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Chicago, offers online master's in religion]
[LCMS News: LIRS continues to call for immigration reform]
[LCMS News: Intentional family ministry can 'transform' congregations]
[LCMS News: Lay Bible Institute to look at evolution]
[LCMS News: 'Men's NetWork' releases new Bible study]
[PNS News: Match point: New Synod of the Pacific Web site connects mission givers with projects]
[PNS News: Necessary networking: Young Adult Volunteers gather for first alumni reunion, discuss shared experiences]
[WCC News: African nuclear treaty is a step toward a safer world, with church support]
Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, 1654 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday September 10, 2009
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Lutherans' Creativity Builds Up 'Stand With Africa,' Campaign to Close]
[ELCA News: Lutheran CORE Plans Next Steps, Intends to be 'Free-Standing' Synod]
[NCC News: Interfaith special on CBS features religion and advocacy]
[PNS News: What are you looking forward to? A message to the PC(USA) from the General Assembly vice-moderator]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: September 11: Interfaith Relations Eight Years On]
September 11 to 12, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod EPAM Regional Event
Synod Campus Ministry Team Meeting at the Benedict Inn Retreat Center, Beech Grove, IN from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 12:00 p.m. Saturday
Friday September 11, 2009
Patrick Pope's DM Recital at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary featuring music of Buxtehude, J. S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Litaize, and Tournemire
Praeludium in f-sharp, BuxWV 136
Dieterich Buxtehude
"Jesus Christus, unser Heiland" BWV 665
Johann Sebastian Bach
"Jesus Christus, unser Heiland" BWV 666
Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude and Fugue in A, BWV 536
Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata in B-flat, Op. 65, No. 4
Felix Mendelssohn
Douze Pieces: "Lied"
Gaston Litaize
Choral-improvisation on "Victimae paschali laudes"
Charles Tournemire (Durufle's reconstruction)
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Finance Team at 10:00 a.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[PNS News: Home improvement: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the General Assembly stated clerk]
[PNS News: Knit together: Sweater-knitting ministry unites church, community in service]
[PNS News: Forgotten, but not gone: One year after Hurricane Ike, Texas still in desperate need]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Laser Monks]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Islam in Indonesia]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jewish High Holidays]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rabbi Irwin Kula Interview]
[UCC News: In three days, UCC's '100K for Health Care' garners 10,000 supporters]
[UCC News: New president takes helm at UCC's United Theological Seminary]
Saturday September 12, 2009
[ENS News: Georgia diocese elects Scott Benhase as bishop]
September 13, 2009
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 24) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Kleine Praeludien: "Allegretto" and "Andantino" — Hermann Schroeder
Entrance Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Homily: "A Word for the Weary" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 667)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: The Souls of the Righteous — Stanley Marchant
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Praise and Thanks and Adoration (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 783)
Communion Hymn: How Clear is Our Vocation, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 580)
Sending Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 805)
Postlude: Prelude in Classic Style — Gordon Young
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Gail Seegert
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 through Kindergarten in the Godly Play Room
1st and 2nd Grade in Room 14 — "Joseph and his brothers" (Genesis 37: 1-28)
3rd through 6th Grade in Room 16 — "Joseph and his brothers" (Genesis 37: 1-28)
Confirmation continues with "How to Read the Bible."
High School class continues with the first of the ELCA "Book of Faith" series with more Lutheran perspectives on the Bible. Fan favorite Doug Bauder leads the way.
Adult Bible Study in Room 11 — We will be studying the Gospel of Luke, with emphasis on the words spoken by Jesus
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Kleine Praeludien: "Allegretto" and "Andantino" — Hermann Schroeder
Entrance Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Children's Sermon — Doug Doblar
Homily: "A Word for the Weary" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 667)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: The Souls of the Righteous — Stanley Marchant
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Praise and Thanks and Adoration (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 783)
Communion Hymn: How Clear is Our Vocation, Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 580)
Sending Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 805)
Postlude: Prelude in Classic Style — Gordon Young
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Carol Seaman
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Cindy Ohslund and Kaye Hill
Greeters: Betty and Jerry Smith
Nursery: Heather Allen and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: Betty and Jerry Smith
Flowers: Martha Selk
Congregational Council meets at 12:30 p.m.
Monroe Thrivent Chapter meets at 2:00 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. to catch up after the summer and to kick-off the year.
Tickets go on sale for Oktoberfest, the kick-off event for the St. Thomas 50th Anniversary celebrations. On Sunday, October 4th, the Oktoberfest will include a catered dinner after the second worship service. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children ages 3-8 yrs. Tickets may be purchased on September 6th, 13th, and 20th.
John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday September 14, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
50th Anniversary Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Interim Ministry from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Downstairs Conference Room
[PNS News: Another Serving: "Feasting on the Word" lectionary commentary series releases new volume]
Holy Cross Day (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday September 15, 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.
[ELCA News: Service of Reconciliation Marks ELCA Decisions on Same-Gender Relationships]
[ELCA News: Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society tops '2009 AAHSA Ziegler' list]
[ELCA News: Lutherans join others around the world to pray for peace Sept. 21]
[ENS News: Image Gallery: Quiet Gardens offer reflective space, tranquility]
[ENS News: Episcopal Life Online invites readers' feedback]
[ENS News: House of Deputies president calls for attention to church's governance]
[NCC News: Women's Ministries at the National Council of Churches announces pilot fistula program for young women]
[NCC News: NCC Eco-justice awards two churches for reducing their 'carbon footprint']
[PNS News: What's a Presbyterian minister got to do with a film festival? A memoir of 12 days of films in Montreal]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: Celebrating a Colleague's Ministry and Virtual Staff Days]
Wednesday September 16, 2009
[ACNS News: New Primate elected for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)]
[ENS News: Nigeria elects Nicholas Orogodo Okoh as primate]
[ENS News: Interfaith prayer vigil seeks end to hateful immigrant rhetoric]
[LCMS News: 'Fervent prayer' is focus of PRAY 2009]
[LCMS News: Miss America to speak at Fort Wayne sem]
[LCMS News: Huggins named LWML archivist-historian]
[LCMS News: Saxon Memorial festival set for Oct. 10]
[LCMS News: CPH Bible study features bizarre stories]
[NCC News: Ecumenist Lewis S. Mudge dies in Berkeley at 79]
[PNS News: Going with Google: Adapting to new ways of accessing information]
Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, martyr, c. 258 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday September 17, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Blasphemy law in Pakistan: petition presented to Pakistan High Commission]
[ENS News: Bishops lobby Congress members on social justice issues]
[PNS News: Neighbor News: PNNews is 'grass roots publishing' for Presbyterians]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Green: Religious Activists and Politics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Psalm 27]
[WCC News: Living Letters team to visit India]
Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, 1179 (Liturgical Color: White)
September 18 to 19, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council Meeting at Lutheran Hills Camp 6371 N. Bear Creek Rd. Morgantown IN
September 18 to 20, 2009
Congregation Beth Shalom celebrates High Holy Days this week, September 18th-20th. They will hold services on Friday evening, Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please consider carpooling, walking, biking, as well as parking in the area by our garage to help make room for all worshipers.
Friday September 18, 2009
[ELCA News: Two San Francisco Congregations Weigh Possible ELCA Reinstatement]
[ELCA News: ELCA Advocacy Director Speaks to Reporters at Health Care Rally]
[LCMS News: Dr. Howard Mueller, Health Ministries leader, dies]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Marilynne Robinson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Marilynne Robinson Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: HOME by Marilynne Robinson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Marilynne Robinson: The Novelist as Theologian]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Second Life]
[UCC News: Black offers 'down payment' of health care petitions to Pelosi's office]
Dag Hammarskjöld, renewer of society, 1961 (Liturgical Color: White)
September 19 to 20, 2009
Saturday September 19, 2009
September 20, 2009
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 25) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Aria for Organ — Richard Horn
Entrance Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 843)
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Village Organists' Piece — Benjamin Britten
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Bread of Life, Our Host and Meal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 464)
Communion Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 781)
Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 688)
Postlude: Prelude in C, BWV
531 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Pauline Caldwell
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Sue Berg
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: David Ellies
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 through Kindergarten in the Godly Play Room
SPARK SCS Program — "Joseph Helps His Family" (Genesis 37: 1-28)
1st and 2nd Grade in Room 14 (Cindy Ohslund)
3rd through 6th Grade in Room 16 (Ronna Papesh and Tiffany Shupe)
Adult Bible Study in Room 11 — We will be studying the Gospel of Luke, with emphasis on the words spoken by Jesus
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Aria for Organ — Richard Horn
Entrance Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 843)
Children's Choir: Make Me a Servant — Kelly Willard
Nick May, violin
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: The Storm is Passing Over — Charles Albert Tindley (arrangement: Barbara W. Baker)
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Bread of Life, Our Host and Meal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 464)
Communion Hymn: Children of the Heavenly Father (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 781)
Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 688)
Postlude: Prelude in C, BWV
531 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Deb Moore
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Council Coordinator: Deborah O'Brien
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Tickets go on sale for Oktoberfest, the kick-off event for the St. Thomas 50th Anniversary celebrations. On Sunday, October 4th, the Oktoberfest will include a catered dinner after the second worship service. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for children ages 3-8 yrs. Tickets may be purchased on September 6th, 13th, and 20th.
St. Thomas Mission Fair will be held on September 20. You are invited to share a cause near and dear to your heart. Please let us know that you are interested in participating, and we will provide table space and a sign identifying the name of your cause. The goal is for this to be a time to raise awareness for all of the causes people at St. Thomas are passionate about. Please note that nobody participating will be asking for money, this is an educational opportunity only, so please take the chance to stop and chat with people! If you would like to reserve your space, please contact the church office or Shari at rogfid@gmail.com
Monday September 21, 2009
You are invited to the Retireds' Group Oktoberfest at the home of Jane Warner. To carpool meet in the church parking lot on Monday a 10:30 am. There will be pontoon boat rides, fishing, conversation, board games etc. Bring a dish to share. Brats & buns and table service will be provided. BRING A FRIEND! RSVP janewarner@comcast.net or telephone 988-8160
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Book of Faith Series meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: International Day of Prayer for Peace]
[PNS News: Spreading the word: Second World Mission Challenge will reach 152 presbyteries]
[UCC News: John Thomas joins faith leaders urging action at G-20 Summit]
[WCC News: WCC president joins call for action at G20 summit]
[WCC News: Inter-religious call to climate action ahead of UN summit]
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday September 22, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Planned Parenthood meets at 8:30 a.m.
Autumnal Equinox at 21:18 UTC
[ACNS News Death of former Primate of Sudan]
[ACNS News Archbishop of Canterbury: Education based only on reason is incomplete]
[ELCA News: ELCA Advocacy Director Featured in CBS-TV Religion Special]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Supports Comprehensive Middle East Peace]
[ENS News: Diverse interfaith leaders call for comprehensive Middle East peace plan]
[NCC News: NCC joins interfaith statement of principles to bring an end to conflict in Middle East]
[NCC News: NCC revives its commitment to nuclear disarmament now]
[PNS News: Protecting the environment is God's will, says Protestant leader]
[PNS News: Priests Targeted in Drug-Related and Other Violence in Mexico]
[PNS News: Crossing obstacles: New church development, church in New Mexico work, thrive together]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mike Huckabee: Still Social Conservatives' Choice]
[UCC News: In multi-city 'listening tour,' Geoffrey Black is hearing members' biggest hopes for the UCC]
[UCC News: Church House bids farewell to John Thomas]
Wednesday September 23, 2009
[ACNS News: African Leadership Consultation on HIV/AIDS and Related MDGs]
[ACNS News: Communique from the International Commission of the Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue]
[ELCA News: ELCA Congregation Seeks Equal Opportunities for Calling Pastors]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Asks Leaders for Restraint, Conversation and Patience]
[ELCA News: Two ELCA Synods Name Interim Bishops]
[LCMS News: District convention input added to task force report]
[LCMS News: Two LCMS schools receive 'Blue Ribbon' honor]
[LCMS News: 'Bach at Sem' begins new season]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem sponsors Darwin conference]
[LCMS News: LHM offers online follow-up to witnessing workshop]
[LCMS News: New Study Bible arrives early]
[UCC News: UCC leader joins interfaith statement of principles to bring an end to conflict in Middle East]
[WCC News: Korean churches: WCC 10th Assembly a gift from God]
Thursday September 24, 2009
Christian Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
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: Statement from the Church of the Province of Central Africa]
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury backs efforts for a world free of nuclear arms]
[ELCA News: Lutherans, Catholics, Methodists Mark 10th Anniversary of Joint Declaration]
[ELCA News: Former ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls for 'Churchmanship']
[ENS News: In Japan, Presiding Bishop joins 150th anniversary celebrations of Nippon Sei Ko Kai]
[NCC News: Author traces a spiritual odyssey to a personal encounter with God]
[PNS News: Online ethics network seeks to promote reflections from South]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Immigration Reform: Faith Community Must Lead]
September 25 to 26, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod EPAM Regional Event
Friday September 25, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Church in Society Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel.
[ELCA News: Dignitaries, ELCA Pastor to Memorialize Norman Borlaug, Nobel Prize Winner]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Youth Say Disagreement is an Opportunity to Show Love
[ELCA News: ELCA Responds to Honduras Political Crisis, West Africa Floods]
[ELCA News: It's the final stretch for the ELCA's 2009 health assessment]
[NCC News: Alarmed by 'rancorous and acrimonious' debates, Governing Board issues a call for civil discourse]
[PNS News: GAMC lowers 2010 mission budget by 6 percent: Spend-down of Katrina recovery funds accounts for most of cuts]
[RCA News: California Court of Appeal Affirms RCA Polity]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Yizkor Requiem]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Psalms for the High Holy Days]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rituals of Yom Kippur]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: THE FUTURE OF FAITH by Harvey Cox]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Harvey Cox Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Harvey Cox]
[UCC News: NARAL honors UCC leader as 'champion of choice']
Saturday September 26, 2009
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room.
September 27 to 28, 2009
September 27 to 29, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Professional Leaders' Conference at the Clifty Inn, Madison, Indiana
September 27, 2009
Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 26) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Six Preludes: "Andante" and "Processional" — Ernest Bloch
Entrance Hymn: In Thee Is Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 867)
Homily: "Gate Keepers" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O God, My Faithful God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 806)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Silent Devotion and Response — Ernest Bloch
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)
Communion Hymn: Spirit of Gentleness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 396)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 545)
Postlude: Trumpet Air — Paul Bryan
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Kent and Barb Unger
Nursery: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 through Kindergarten in the Godly Play Room
SPARK SCS Program — "Baby Moses" (Exodus 2: 1-10)
1st and 2nd Grade in Room 14 (Cindy Ohslund)
3rd through 6th Grade in Room 16 (Ronna Papesh and Tiffany Shupe)
Confirmation continues with "How to Read the Bible."
High School class continues with the first of the ELCA "Book of Faith" series with more Lutheran perspectives on the Bible. Fan favorite Doug Bauder leads the way.
Adult Bible Study in Room 11 — We will be studying the Gospel of Luke, with emphasis on the words spoken by Jesus
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Six Preludes: "Andante" and "Processiona" — Ernest Bloch
Entrance Hymn: In Thee Is Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 867)
Homily: "Gate Keepers" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O God, My Faithful God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 806)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: A Modal Minuet — Eric Thiman
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)
Communion Hymn: Spirit of Gentleness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 396)
Sending Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 545)
Postlude: Trumpet Air — Paul Bryan
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Ben Eichmiller
Lector: Eric Isaacson
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Greeters: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller
Nursery: Carrie and Ellie Delap
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Mission Endowment Fund Committee meets at 12:30 p.m. in Room 11.
If you are involved in a mission-related project or event and would like to submit a request for funding, please obtain, complete, and return a request form to the church office or one of the committee members (Jerry Smith, Brad Dahlberg, Darrell Boggess, Sue Berg, Curt Knudson, Martha Selk, or Suzy VanNasdale) to be considered.
Mutual Ministry Committee meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Youth Group meets for dinner, fellowship, and learning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Monroe County United Ministries 70th Anniversary Ice Cream Social and Open House
You are invited to attend an ice cream social and open house today, 3:00-5:00. Enjoy treats donated by Bruster's Ice Cream and the Clear Creek Kroger, take tours of the food pantry and childcare center, spend time with friends and meet the MCUM staff. All are welcome!
IU Chamber Music at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Lutheran CORE Leaders, Members Map Organization's Future]
[ELCA News: Lutheran CORE Attendees Express Variety of Viewpoints]
[ELCA News: Large ELCA Congregation Votes to Leave the Denomination]
Monday September 28, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
St. Paul Catholic Center Spirit of Service-Peace and Justice Committee is pleased to invite you to a talk presented by Dr. Rob Stone on the topic of health-care reform on September 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Stephens Room in the basement of the church. St. Paul's is located at 1413 E. Seventeenth Street in Bloomington.
[PNS News: Planned community: New highly-interactive GAMC Web site to debut at next summer's GA]
[PNS News: Adaptation: Hudson: creating change environment challenges pastors, congregations]
[PNS News: Meeting John Calvin: Scholarship enables seminarian to attend Reformer's jubilee at Montreat]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Prayer Rally: Muslims Gather at the US Capitol]
[WCC News: Bartholomew I to open the Faith and Order Plenary Commission meeting]
Tuesday September 29, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Tanzanian Lutheran Bishop Stresses Need for Economic Recovery Programs]
[PNS News: Serving up hope: Full-service, ecumenical ministry provides meals and more]
St. Michael and All Angels (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday September 30, 2009
[ENS News: 'Flu rituals' added to the church season]
[LCMS News: Newsletter targets ministry with older adults]
[LCMS News: Chaplain Ernest Wentzel dies]
[LCMS News: Liberians unite to form new church body]
[LCMS News: CPH releases marriage Bible study]
[LCMS News: Registration begins for 2010 Youth Gathering]
[LCMS News: ILC affirms biblical position on homosexuality]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick advises COP on inter-Lutheran work]
[LCMS News: Former IELC president dies]
[PNS News: Seattle pastor gives Nigerian polio victims a lift]
[PNS News: Why they serve: Members of SDOP National Committee articulate what their work means to them]
[UCC News: UCC reponds to South Pacific tsunami disaster]
[WCC News: Indian Christian leaders call for an end to caste-based discrimination, also within churches]
Jerome, translator, teacher, 420 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Thursday 1 October 2009 09:29
