November 1, 2009
All Saints Day (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Elegy — George Thalben-Ball
Entrance Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 424)
Homily: "Soli Deo Gratia" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Rejoice in God's Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 418)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Cortege — Marcel Dupré
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 423)
Communion Hymn: For All Your Saints, O Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 427)
Sending Hymn: For All the Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 422)
Postlude: Fantasy on "For all the Saints" — David Cherwien
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Gail Seegert
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
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 — "David is Chosen" (1 Samuel 16: 1-13)
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
Culture of Conversation with Pastor McKee in the Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude:
Elegy — George Thalben-Ball
Allerseelen — Richard Strauss
Rachel Erie, soprano
Entrance Hymn: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 424)
Homily: Testimony by Confirmands
Quinn Smith — Holy Communion
David Polansky — Holy Communion
Haley Garl — Tenth Commandment
Hannah Fidler — Lord's Prayer – Third Petition
Sydney Arnold — Second Commandment
Hymn of the Day: Rejoice in God's Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 418)
Responses to the Word
The Rite of Confirmation
Offertory Anthem: Verleih uns Frieden — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 423)
Communion Hymn: For All Your Saints, O Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 427)
Sending Hymn: For All the Saints (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 422)
Postlude: Fantasy on "For all the Saints" — David Cherwien
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Kari Isaacson
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Dean Arnold
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeter: Rebecca Dilger
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Ron and Jean Brown
Flowers: Dan and Gail Seegert
Five students will be confirmed this fall. Please keep them all in your prayers as they become adult members of the congregation—that they may be blessed on the day and that they may continue their growth in faith and faithfulness.
Those affirming their faith today are:
Sydney Arnold
Hannah Fidler
Haley Garl
David Polansky
Quinn Smith
There will be a reception for the confirmands at 12:15 p.m.
Today's music is offered for the church's celebration of All Saints' Day, a day set aside during the liturgical year to remember those persons who have departed this earthly life. The terms "elegy" and "cortege" are often associated withh memorial services: an "elegy" is a poem or lament for those deceased, while a "cortege" is a cermonial procession. Richard Strauss's setting of the German poem "Allerseelen" ("All Souls") is secular in nature, but it captures a mood of fond remembrance. While somber and reserved, the music offers an opportunity for quiet reflection and remembrance of cherished friends and family.
The rose on the altar announces the birth of Rey Moussa Henry Kante, born to Marta (Deibert) and Moussa Kante. He is greeted by his grandmother, Carol Seaman and great-grandmother Martha.
Monday November 2, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m.
[ACNS News: A statement by the Church of Pakistan]
[ELCA News: ELCA Resource Addresses 'Worship in Times of Public Heath Concerns']
[ELCA News: Lutheran CORE Responds to ELCA Congregational Mission Director]
[LCMS News:
Dr. Paul Manz,
well-known musician, dies
[NCC News:
World leaders
get church backing on nuclear disarmament]
[PNS News:
Blasphemy
law increases intolerance, says Pakistan church]
[PNS News:
PBS
to air documentary on American religious history:
Six-hour series coming in November 2010]
[PNS News:
'Mission
is a gift from God': World Mission Celebration wraps up with
Africa plenary, worship]
[RCA News:
HOPE Prayerline:
Inviting Intercessors and Prayer Leaders to Grow in Prayer ]
[RCA News:
Consultation
on the Office for Women Report]
[WCC News:
World
leaders get church backing on nuclear disarmament]
Tuesday November 3, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[PNS News: A forgotten tragedy: More than four years later, Gulf Coast is yet to be rebuilt]
[UCC News: Casting kindness: Connecticut congregation takes veterans fishing]
[UCC News: Opinion: Sitting this one out]
Martin de Porres, renewer of society, 1639 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 4, 2009
"Mendelssohn on the Move"
A Progressive Organ Recital Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Felix Mendelssohn at First United Church at 7:00 p.m., St. Mark's United Methodist Church at 7:45 p.m., and St. Thomas Lutheran Church at 8:15 p.m., Bloomington
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council — Communique]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Mourn Deaths of Dickinson State University Students]
[LCMS News: Krone takes helm of Lutheran Special Education]
[PNS News: No quick fix: Service in mission field requires recognition of diversity, Mission Challenge speaker says]
[RCA News: Words from Wes: Dakota Voices]
[UCC News: UCC leaders express disappointment over Maine's passage of 'Question 1']
Thursday November 5, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA's 'Grace Matters' Programs Now Available Through Odyssey Networks]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Welcomes Travel Policy Change for People with HIV]
[ELCA News: ELCA saves $295,000 on health contributions in 2009]
[ENS News: EPPN urges action on health-care reform]
[ENS News: Episcopalians pick five strategic goals for future]
[WCC News: The Berlin Wall fell in many places]
[WCC News: The fall of the Berlin Wall and its meaning for the ecumenical movement]
[WCC News: Lessons from the fall of the Berlin Wall are relevant today]
November 6 to 8, 2009
Lutheran Student Movement - IMOK (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky) Fall Retreat at Lutheran Church of the Master in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Friday November 6, 2009
Church Women United World Community Day
World Community Day focuses on justice and peace in the global society This year's theme is "Piecing Earth Together" and focuses on the environment and how we are called to work together to be good stewards of the gifts of the earth. The local World Community Day 2009 celegration takes place at First Baptist Church (115 S. Sale Street) in Ellettsville. Bible Study begins at noon; the program follows at 1:00 p.m.
Hommage a Messiaen: Faculty Recital by Colin Andrews at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, featuring a performance of Messiaen's "Meditations sur le mystere de la Sainte Trinite" pour Orgue
[ELCA News: ELCA Leaders Among Those Helping at Fort Hood]
[ENS News: Thousands attend Fort Hood vigil for the dead, wounded: Chaplain: 'remembering the young people who died']
[PNS News: Another year, another book: 2010 Mission Yearbook now available]
[PNS News: Straight A: Liberian immigrant who fled war seeks to build first school for his village]
[RCA News: Illinois Church Welcomes Mighty-X-Men]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Church and the Fall of the Wall]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Rev. Christian Fuhrer Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Health Care and the Common Good]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: City Creek Center]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Aim of Health Care]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Healing the Wounds of War]
[UCC News: Guess and Leanza to present workshops at RCCongress 2010]
Saturday November 7, 2009
[ELCA News: ELCA Leaders Among Those Helping at Fort Hood]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Listen, Console and Pray in Response to Fort Hood Tragedy]
[NCC News: New Fire 2009 gathers with the aim of igniting a nation-wide movement]
John Christian Frederick Heyer, 1873; Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, 1719; Ludwig Nommensen, 1918; missionaries (Liturgical Color: White)
November 8, 2009
Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 32) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on "Adoro te, devote — Gerald Near
Entrance Hymn: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 789 )
Homily: "God's Work, Our (Unlikely) Hands" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: As Saints of Old (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 695)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Prelude on "Forest Green" — Craig Phillips
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Communion Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679 )
Sending Hymn: O Happy Day When We Shall Stand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 441)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in A — David N. Johnson
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Martha Selk
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Steve and Janie Hansen
Nursery: Tiffany Shupe
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 — "Solomon Builds the Temple" (1 Kings 6)
1st and 2nd Grade in Room 14 (Cindy Ohslund)
3rd through 6th Grade in Room 16 (Ronna Papesh and Tiffany Shupe)
High school Sunday School class will (hopefully) get a lot bigger this weekend!
Six Commandments Blitz (including the dreaded donkey Commandment) in Confirmation
Adult Bible Study in Room 11 — We will be studying the Gospel of Luke, with emphasis on the words spoken by Jesus
New Member Class
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Variations on "Adoro te, devote — Gerald Near
Entrance Hymn: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 789 )
Children's Sermon — Doug Doblar
Homily: "God's Work, Our (Unlikely) Hands" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: As Saints of Old (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 695)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Blest Are They Whose Spirits Long — George Frederick Handel (arrangement Hal Hopson)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Communion Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679 )
Sending Hymn: O Happy Day When We Shall Stand (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 441)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in A — David N. Johnson
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Jane Warner
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Helen and Allen Mayfield
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
Nursery: Carrie and Ellie Delap
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Janie Hansen and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Flowers: John and Renée Steele
Congregation Council meets at 12:30 p.m.
Park Ridge East Neighborhood Association meets from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Monday November 9, 2009
Book of Faith Series meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room — This third session we'll be reading the second chapter of Making Sense of Scripture. Books are still available for those who would like to join.
Gables Home Owners Association meets at 6:00 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutherans, Others Urge Congress and White House to Address Climate Change]
[ENS News: Vatican releases Apostolic Constitution to welcome former Anglicans]
[ENS News: In Hong Kong, Anglican consultation addresses horrors of human trafficking]
[ News: New Fire stokes the flames of unity]
[UCC News: UCC leader lauds House passage of health care reform legislation]
[UCC News: Opinion: Same old, same new]
[WCC News: Ecumenical Patriarch calls for climate responsibility during U.S. visit]
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutheran, Kathryn Lohre Elected Next President of NCC]
[ENS News: Rethinking theological education: New strategies include partnerships, distance learning]
[ENS News: Stop environmental devastation of Coal River Mountain mining project, EPPN urges]
[NCC News: Lutheran woman elected NCC President Elect]
[PNS News: Life and Thankfulness: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the GA moderator, this month written by the vice-moderator ]
[RCA News: Decade Freed from Racism (2000-2010): 2009 Progress Report]
[UCC News: Holy Joe's Café extends extravagant welcome to troops]
[WCC News: Climate change displacement, indigenous peoples and Colombia on churches' UN advocacy agenda]
November 11 to 12, 2009
Birth of Baha'u'llah
Wednesday November 11, 2009
Outreach Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[LCMS News: Kieschnick issues statement after shootings]
[LCMS News: Congregations report more 'specialized ministries']
[LCMS News: Bus ride, lodging offered to life marchers]
[LCMS News: Worship conference planners seek 'collegial' input]
[LCMS News: CPH receives 'Missouri Quality Award']
[LCMS News: LWML offers Christmas cards]
[NCC News: New Fire movement dreams, takes action]
[NCC News: Kinnamon and McCullough cite worldwide challenges and call for a recommitment to the unity of the church]
[NCC News: Uncommon Sense: Biblical practices defy world's wisdom, Aymer tells NCC/CWS Assembly]
[PNS News: Lisa Larges is approved for ordination: San Francisco Presbytery votes 156-138, allows G-6.0106b "scruple"]
[WCC News: Resettlement due to climate change on Asia-Pacific church agenda]
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday November 12, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Herb Brokering, Lutheran Hymn Writer, Author, Poet, Dies]
[ELCA News: Benjamin Sasse Named President of Midland Lutheran College]
[ELCA News: Concordia College Grad Roxana Saberi to Receive 2010 NCAA 'Award of Valor']
[PNS News: Two Presbyterian ecumenical leaders honored: Mudge, Leslie receive awards at NCC/CWS General Assembly]
[PNS News: "The Lord does not always let me say 'no'": Persistence pays off in growing outreach to Roma in Russia]
[PNS News: Youthful renewal: North Carolina church reaches out to children, sees impact in pews and community]
[RCA News: One Congregation's Missional Engagement ]
[UCC News: Before quitting, Dobbs misleads CNN viewers about UCC-supported media coalition]
[WCC News: Churches to ring the alarm on climate change]
November 13 to 14, 2009
Confirmation Class Retreat at Lutheran Hills
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council meeting in the Synod Office Chapel
Friday November 13, 2009
James W. Guyer's doctoral organ recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Prelude and Fugue in c, BWV 546
Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite pour Orgue, Op. 5
Maurice Duruflé
Prélude
Sicilienne
Toccata
[ACNS News: New Perspectives on Faith and Development]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Leadership, Financial Issues]
[LCMS News: Dr. Herb Brokering, well-known author, poet, dies]
[LCMS News: Robertson accepts LCEF presidency]
[RCA News: My Classis Meeting]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Juvenile Sentencing]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Muslims in the Military]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jeni Stepanek on Faith and Grief]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jeni Stepanek Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gray Land]
[WCC News: NCCUSA honours WCC Central Committee member]
Saturday November 14, 2009
A few more gardeners are needed for bulb planting beginning at 10:00am. Please bring your own trowel or bulb planter.
November 15, 2009
Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Lectionary 33) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Carillon — Leo Sowerby
Entrance Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 434)
Homily: "Apocalypse and Guatemala" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Notre Père — Maurice Duruflé
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: My Lord, What a Morning (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 438)
Communion Hymn: Wait for the Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 262)
Sending Hymn: O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 711)
Postlude: Concerto in G, BWV 592: "Presto" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Dana Barron
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Mike and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Susan Krieg
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 — "Naaman is Healed" (2 Kings 5: 1-19)
1st and 2nd Grade in Room 14 (Cindy Ohslund)
3rd through 6th Grade in Room 16 (Ronna Papesh and Tiffany Shupe)
New Member Class today in the Conference Room at 9:45 am.
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: Carillon — Leo Sowerby
Entrance Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 434)
Homily: "Apocalypse and Guatemala" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Faith That's Sure — Suzanne Lord
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: My Lord, What a Morning (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 438)
Communion Hymn: Wait for the Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 262)
Sending Hymn: O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 711)
Postlude: Concerto in G, BWV 592: "Presto" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Hannah Fidler
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Jerry and Betty Smith
Nursery: Sandy and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Vicki Polansky
Flowers: Gary and Helen Ingersoll
First and Second Grade SCS Students assisting in worship today are: Gretchen Wheeler, Erik Dahlberg, Hannah Ringquist and Erica Goldsworthy.
IU Chamber Music at 5:00 p.m.
"Parents, Teens & Money" presented by Thrivent at 5:30 p.m.
Monday November 16, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Budget Reduced, Staff Positions Eliminated]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Approves Social Policy Resolution on Immigration]
[ELCA News: Reinstatement Process Revision Adopted by ELCA Church Council]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church joins holiday postcard campaign for immigration reform]
[ENS News: Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations comments on Vatican's Apostolic Constitution]
[PNS News: Faith in the future: Flint, Mich., church inspires hope in hard-hit town]
[PNS News: Newly appointed missionary dies unexpectedly: David Knauert, 38, was to serve as a professor in Brazil]
[RCA News: Mid-Atlantics Congregations Respond to Community Needs]
[UCC News: Opinion: Location, location, location - but what about vocation?]
[WCC News: Liberation theology is alive and well]
[WCC News: WCC mourns the death of Patriarch Pavle of Serbia]
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Sunghee Kim's doctoral organ recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Sonata in D, Op. 65 No. 5
Felix Mendelssohn
Andante
Snadnate con moto
Allegro maestoso
Trio Sonata No. 6 in G, BWV 530
Johann Sebastian Bach
Vivace
Lento
Allegro
Passacaglia and Fugue No. 2 in e
Healey Willan
From Flights of Fancy — Ballet for Organ
William Albright
Valse triste
Shimmy
From Suite pour Orgue, Op. 5
Maurice Duruflé
Toccata
[PNS News: Longtime PC(USA) leader Dan Little dies: Pastor, seminary leader succumbs to brain cancer]
[PNS News: Expectations, meet reality: Theological educators grapple with leadership needs in changing times]
[RCA News: Michigan Church Hosts Free Fair]
Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, 1231 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 18, 2009
[ELCA News: U.S. Hunger Report Contains Troubling Information, Say ELCA Hunger Leaders]
[LCMS News: LCMS chaplains, World Relief respond to Fort Hood shootings]
[LCMS News: CPH seeks devotional writers]
[LCMS News: Anytime is fine for 'Planned Acts of Christian Kindness']
[LCMS News: Consiglio named to LWML convention post]
[LCMS News: LHM's Klaus to retire in 2011]
[LCMS News: Lutheran educator named 'distinguished principal']
[LCMS News: Seminary announces choir member workshop]
[LCMS News: Fort Wayne sem announces symposia]
[LWF News: Act Together to Tackle Water Crisis, Faith Groups Urged: African Leaders Warned of Climate Change Impact ]
[PNS News: Barbara Wheeler wins theological education award: Presbyterian elder led Auburn Seminary for 30 years]
[PNS News: Tribal territory: Collegiate ministry requires mission view, passion, and mission with impact]
[RCA News: Building Bridges of Unity in the Body of Christ]
[WCC News: Healing and holiness: Christian perspectives on stem cell research]
[WCC News: Good news and bad news on climate change]
[WCC News: WCC calls for investigation of Gaza war crimes]
Thursday November 19, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
Photo Directory appointments from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's address at a Willebrands Symposium in Rome]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Approves Charter, Hears Secretary's Report, Elects Leaders]
[ENS News: Washington prayer vigil rallies Senate support for affordable heath care reform]
[PNS News: A place to call home: Homeless men find community at First Thai-Laotian Presbyterian Church ]
[WCC News: Israel settlement decision "deplorable", says WCC]
November 20 to 21, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Outdoor Ministries Committee Meeting from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 12:00 p.m. at Camp Lutherwald.
Friday November 20, 2009
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Sends Open Letter to Members, Announces Online Forum]
[ENS News: USA Today ad welcomes all people to the Episcopal Church]
[ENS News: Oregon diocese elects Joseph Hanley as next bishop]
[ENS News: Uganda's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill causes concern and caution]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick responds to action by Lutheran CORE]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Flannery O'Connor]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: HIV-AIDS in DC]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Eid al-Adha]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Father Thomas Joseph White Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ralph Wood Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Brad Gooch Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Health Care Reform: Catholics and Abortion Coverage]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Flannery O'Connor Redux]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Right War Gone Wrong]
[WCC News: Liturgical Advent resources available]
Photo Directory appointments from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday November 21, 2009
Photo Directory appointments from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Synod Worship for Mission Event "A Still More Excellent Way" Contemporary Music, Luther, and the Future of the Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lafayette, Indiana
Bloomington Chamber Singers will have its fall concert "Autumn Song: Music of the Season" on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00 pm at First Christian Church, 205 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, Indiana. The group, currently celebrating its 40th consecutive season, will be conducted by Music Director Gerald Sousa.
Ticket prices are $15.00 in advance, $18.00 at the door. Ticket price for students and seniors is $15.00. Tickets are available from choir members, at the door, or at Sunrise Box Office, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. (www.buskirkchumley.org 812-323-3020). Additional information can be found on the group's website, www.chambersingers.info.
November 22, 2009
Christ the King (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Crown Imperial — William Walton
Baptismal Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 445)
Homily: "God Invites Us into the Future" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Christ is the King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 662)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Fairest Lord Jesus — David Sinden
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 838)
Sending Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 855)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune — Craig Phillips
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Betty Smith
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller
Greeter: Jane Warner
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Darrell Bakken
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai
Bread and Wine: Steve and Janie Hansen
Flowers: Brian and Heather Allen
We welcome through Holy Baptism Rowan Quinn Marquardt, born August 4 to Terry and Jessie Marquardt. Rowan's sponsors are Ryan and Christi Greer.
Annual Budget Meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Pitch-in Lunch at 11:45 a.m.
Education Hour at 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play meets at 10:45 in their classroom. All others meet at 10:45 am in rooms 16/17 to rehearse for the Christmas Program.
Our Choir Director Brian Schkeeper will be conducting Indiana University's Contemporary Vocal Ensemble in his first doctoral recital today at 4:00 pm in Auer Hall. The program will feature two rarely heard choral works of Dmitri Shostakovich.
Monday November 23, 2009
Photo Directory meeting at 2:00 p.m. in Room 12.
Book of Faith Series meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room — This fourth session we'll be reading the third chapter of Making Sense of Scripture. Books are still available for those who would like to join.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutherans to Observe World AIDS Day Dec. 1]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Benedict discuss 'shared will' for Anglican-Roman Catholic relations]
[PNS News: Hooking up: Godsey: Sex, sexuality often not addressed in Christian community]
[UCC News: Opinion: It starts with community]
[WCC News: Finding traction on Colombia]
Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)
Miguel Agustin Pro, martyr, 1927 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday November 24, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans' Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Office Chapel
[ELCA News: Nine ELCA Synod Bishops Preparing for Middle East Visit]
[PNS News: Hitting the ground running: A Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) missionary letter from Zambia]
[PNS News: Making connections: Moderators' Conference focuses on technology, social media in the church]
[RCA News: Daughter of Missionaries Returns to Middle East as Volunteer]
[UCC News: Approaching Advent: Ministering in tough economic times]
[UCC News: Listening tour makes multiple stops in Washington-Baltimore area]
[WCC News: Cries of Anguish, Stories of Hope: study resources on violence against women]
Justus Falckner, 1723; Jehu Jones, 1852; William Passavant, 1894; pastors in North America (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday November 25, 2009
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishop Raises Food Security Concerns with USDA Secretary]
[LCMS News: Summit considers future of theological education]
[LCMS News: Districts report positive results with revitalization, 'Stewards']
[LCMS News: LCMS volunteers repair homes for elderly]
[LCMS News: Mendedo takes call to Concordia, Selma, presidency]
[LCMS News: Seminary plans multi-ethnic symposium]
[LCMS News: LDR offers free disaster-preparedness resources]
[NCC News: NCC sponsored 'Circles of Names' campaign will support denominational women's ministries]
[PNS News: Close to home: South Dakota churches don't have to look far for mission opportunities]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: "A Just and Sustainable Recover"]
Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)
November 26 to 27, 2009
Church Office closed
Thursday November 26, 2009
[ACNS News: Anglican - Roman Catholic Relations: A statement from the Informal Talks]
[LWF News: First Ecumenical and International Monument to the Reformation: Planting of Luther Garden in Wittenberg]
Friday November 27, 2009
[ACNS News: Advertisment announced for Director for Communications]
[ACNS News: Bible in the Life of the Church project]
[LWF News: It Is Not a Death Sentence: LWF Rwanda Supports Local Groups to Fight AIDS Stigma]
[RCA News: Ceremony of Reconciliation Brings Hope]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Wintley Phipps]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Health Care Costs and the Elderly]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: U.S. Hunger on the Rise]
[WCC News: WCC Ecumenical Library renamed Philip A. Potter Library]
Saturday November 28, 2009
Prayer Shawl ministry meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room.
November 29, 2009
First Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Creator of the Star os Night — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Entrance Hymn: Creator of the Stars of Night (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 245)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanza 1
Homily: "Hope Floats" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah — (arrangement Wayne L. Wold)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 490)
Sending Hymn: O Zion, Haste (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 668)
Postlude: Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Josh Melton
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Age 3 through Kindergarten in the Godly Play Room
SPARK SCS Program — "Daniel and the Lions" (Daniel 6: 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: Creator of the Star os Night — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Entrance Hymn: Creator of the Stars of Night (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 245)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanza 1
Homily: "Hope Floats" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Keep Your Lamps — André Thomas
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 490)
Sending Hymn: O Zion, Haste (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 668)
Postlude: Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Charles Sweet
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Betty Smith
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Greeters: Sam and Melissa Eichmiller
Nursery: Doug Doblar and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Susan Lehr
Bread and Wine: Kem and Mary Hawkins
Flowers: David Ellies
Monday November 30, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Statement from the Episcopal Church of Sudan]
[PNS News: Handwritten Bible sells for more than $15,000]
[PNS News: Hollywood cares in Haiti: Florida congregation, synagogue team to help AIDS orphans]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Archbishop Donald Wuerl: Charity and Freedom of Conscience]
Andrew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Last update: Monday 30 November 2009 21:15
