Tuesday December 1, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spiritual Journaling meets at 6:30 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's World AIDS Day Message 'A space for hope']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop to Host Online 'Town Hall Forum' Dec. 6]
[ENS News: Committee sees vitality in Episcopal Church amidst challenges]
[LWF News: A Ticking Time Bomb: LWF Promotes Extensive HIV and AIDS Prevention Program to Contain Epidemic in Odessa ]
[PNS News: Brave new world: Presbyterian student exchange program benefits New Zealand, Vanuatu]
[UCC News: UCC listening tour to visit South Florida]
Wednesday December 2, 2009
Midweek Advent Services begin on Wednesday, December 2 at noon and 7:00 p.m. The theme is "Advent Hope and Prayer for Chichipate." A presentation will be followed by Compline.
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: ELCA Leaders Appear in ABC-TV Program on Faith and Disabilities]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2009 Christmas Message]
[ELCA News: Washington ELCA Congregations to Hold Services to Remember Slain Officers]
[ENS News: Online Advent calendars offer daily moment of reflection]
[LCMS News: Seminary's Kantorei announces Florida tour]
[LCMS News: Sem to host 'Making Abortion Unthinkable' workshop]
[PNS News: GA Middle East study team meets with UN officials: Different voices heard as team prepares final report]
[UCC News: 'Engagement over escalation': Black critical of Afghanistan war expansion]
Thursday December 3, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Former ELCA Presiding Bishops Call on Members for Prayers, Financial Gifts]
[PNS News: Home for the holidays: Faith community calls for immigration reform]
[PNS News: Learning the language of love: Hungary missionaries help immigrants adapt]
[WCC News: Global Network welcomes campaign on resident permits for migrants]
[WCC News: No water for the neighbours]
Francis Xavier, missionary in Asia, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday December 4, 2009
[ELCA News: Some ELCA Congregations Increase Mission Support While Others Cut Funds]
[ELCA News: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Habitat for Humanity Finish 2,000th Home]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop expresses concern about Uganda's proposed anti-homosexuality bill]
[PNS News: A manger far: Pax Christi invites Christmas messages to isolated Bethlehem]
[PNS News: Room to grow: Small but growing El Paso church could use just one more wall]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Saint Nicholas Tradition]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Morality and the Afghanistan War]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Churches in Financial Distress]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Carlson Extended Interview]
John of Damascus, theologian and hymnwriter, c. 749 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday December 5, 2009
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room.
Ellen Mills will be ordained by Elizabeth Eaton, Bishop of the Northeastern Ohio Synod and installed as pastor at 2:00 p.m. at Shanesville Lutheran Church in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
[ELCA News: The Rev. Jeffrey Barrow Elected Bishop of ELCA Greater Milwaukee Synod]
[ENS News: Morris Thompson elected as Louisiana's next bishop]
December 6, 2009
Second Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude:
From Five Bagatelles — Gerald Finzi
"Romance"
"Carol"
Rebekah Sims, clarinet
St. Anthony Chorale — Joseph Haydn
Sarah Williams, horn
Entrance Hymn: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 254)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanzas 1 and 2
Psalm Hymn: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 251)
Homily: Reverend Richard Zawistoski
Hymn of the Day: Earth and All Stars (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 731)
Responses to the Word
Reception of New Members
Offertory Anthem: St. Ita's Vision — Samuel Barber
Rachel Erie, soprano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Comfort, Comfort, Now My People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 256)
Communion Hymn: There's a Voice in the Wilderness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 255)
Sending Hymn: Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 246)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D — David N. Johnson
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Karen Wrenbeck
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Servers: Rachel Slough and Rob Hansen
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki and Tim Climis
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
A Time of Preparation
Prelude:
From Five Bagatelles — Gerald Finzi
"Romance"
"Carol"
Rebekah Sims, clarinet
St. Anthony Chorale — Joseph Haydn
Sarah Williams, horn
Entrance Hymn: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 254)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanzas 1 and 2
Psalm Hymn: My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 251)
Homily: Reverend Richard Zawistoski
Hymn of the Day: Earth and All Stars (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 731)
Responses to the Word
Reception of New Members
Offertory Anthem: St. Ita's Vision — Samuel Barber
Rachel Erie, soprano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Comfort, Comfort, Now My People (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 256)
Communion Hymn: There's a Voice in the Wilderness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 255)
Sending Hymn: Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 246)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D — David N. Johnson
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Emily Garl
Lector: Daniel Oates
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Carrie Hendrickson
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May and Ethan Bradley
Nursery: Jane Warner and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Carole Kirsch and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Rick and Susan Goldsworthy
Flowers: David Ellies
Rev. Rich Zawistoski will preach, recognizing the date of our first worship service on December 8, 1959. This will be a celebration of our roots and heritage as a town/gown ministry (joint congregation/ campus ministry). A reception will be held between services.
Hanging of the Greens after the late service.
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement on Los Angeles Episcopal Elections]
[ENS News: Canterbury issues statement on Los Angeles' election of openly gay bishop suffragan]
[NCC News: NCC officers support Cuban church plea to Obama to review case and grant visas for the 'Cuban Five']
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday December 7, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m.
Book of Faith Series meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room — This fifth session we'll be reading the fourth chapter of Making Sense of Scripture. Books are still available for those who would like to join.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Variety of Subjects in Town Hall Forum]
[ENS News: Christmas message from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori]
[PNS News: Permanent lodging: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the GA stated clerk]
[PNS News: Calvin and dump trucks: New Union-PSCE Web site connects Bible, theology and kid's lit]
[PNS News: Equipping for service: Missionary helps future ministers integrate Christian, Indonesian identities]
[UCC News: UCC national offices receive sustainability audit]
[UCC News: Opinion: The crisis of choice]
[WCC News: Samuel Kobia pays tribute to the legacy of Lesslie Newbigin]
Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday December 8, 2009
[ACNS News: Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity Faith and Order Communiqué]
[ENS News: Ecumenism provides trickle-up effect]
[PNS News: Fourth Catholic priest gunned down in South Africa in nine months]
[PNS News: Give a Presbyterian this Christmas! A holiday shopping guide to an 89-year-old elder's pioneer media career]
[RCA News: Outreach to Community Revitalizes Church]
[WCC News: Churches advocate for religious minorities' rights in Turkey]
[WCC News: Theological education, seedbed for churches' renewal]
Immaculate Conception - Catholic Christian
Wednesday December 9, 2009
ANNUAL RETIRED GROUP ADVENT/CHRISTMAS POTLUCK at 11:00 a.m.
We begin with lunch in Community Hall, then Advent worship at noon and return to Community Hall for dessert and conversation. Please bring a main dish, casserole, salad or fruit. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Please call or email Jane Warner (988-8160) janewarner@comcast.net or Betty Smith (339-4733) smithg@indiana.edu to let them know what you'll be adding to our potluck buffet.
Midweek Advent Services continue at noon and 7:00 p.m. The theme is "Advent Hope and Prayer for Chichipate." A presentation will be followed by Compline.
[ENS News: Faith groups express hopes for Copenhagen Climate Change Conference]
[LCMS News: Conference looks at reaching rural America with the Gospel]
[LCMS News: LWML offers medium-size 'mite box']
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge announces $251,800 in grants]
[LCMS News: Wittenberg board gets warm reception]
[LCMS News: Ahlersmeyer to resign as Concordia, Ann Arbor, president]
[LCMS News: Concordia Seminary Chorus begins Advent tour]
[LCMS News: CPH offers VBS puppets at special price]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Shanghai, students unearth fossil]
[PNS News: Church bells to ring for action at U.N. climate talks]
[PNS News: A biblical challenge: California church urges members, community to read entire New Testament together]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Bishop Jon Bruno: "No Barriers" for Gay and Lesbian Episcopalians]
[WCC News: "The greatest privilege an individual could ever have": Samuel Kobia on being WCC general secretary]
Thursday December 10, 2009
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Interfaith Winter Shelter Want to help? Volunteer? Donate? Don't miss the next training. Learn how much there is to know about people who have no place to sleep, how addictions and mental illness impact people who are homeless, and how you can help. Thursday, Dec. 10th 6-9 p.m. at First United Church on E. Third St.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Treasurer's Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Center Chapel
[PNS News: Tensions still simmer after Georgian, Russian patriarchs's meeting]
[PNS News: Presbyterians back carbon emission agreement: Research shows skepticism about other environmental measures ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Matisyahu]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Wilderness Spirituality]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Blue Christmas]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Matisyahu Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Messiah: Music for the Christmas Season]
[UCC News: Jones, trailblazing theological educator, dies at 88]
December 11 to 19, 2009
Friday December 11, 2009
The Youth Group is meeting at the ice rink behind Bloomington South HS at 7:00 p.m. for some festive ICE SKATING. Its fun, its wintery, its Christmasy... what more could you ask for? Bring $5 to cover the admission cost and we'll pay for the skate rental. Dress in LAYERS, as your temperature will change a lot as you get on and off the ice and as you start and stop moving.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishop, Palestinian Christians, Call for End to Israeli Occupation]
[ELCA News: ELCA Northeastern Iowa Synod Council, Bishop Respond to Assembly Actions]
[PNS News: Faith message at Copenhagen says small actions — Now — count]
[PNS News: All in the Families: 'Missionary kids' Frank and Nancy Dimmock mark 25 years in Africa]
[UCC News: Otis Young, evangelist and pioneering communicator, dies at 78]
[WCC News: A Palestinian Christian call to end the occupation]
Saturday December 12, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Freed to Lead Meeting in the Lutheran Center Chapel
December 13, 2009
Third Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Three Noels for Organ — (arrangement John Ferguson)
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
What is This Lovely Fragrance
Cold December Flies Away
Entrance Hymn: Hark, the Glad Sound (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 239)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanzas 1, 2 and 3
Children's Sermon: Doug Doblar
Homily: David Wunsch
Hymn of the Day: When the Poor Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 725)
During the hymn, children may come forward to hang chrismons on the tree
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: What is this lovely fragrance — (arrangement Joseph Flummerfelt)
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 249)
Communion Hymn: Fling Wide the Door (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 259)
Sending Hymn: People, Look East (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 248)
Postlude: Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying — (arrangement Alec Wyton)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Sue Berg
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Gail Seegert
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Nursery: Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Three Noels for Organ — (arrangement John Ferguson)
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
What is This Lovely Fragrance
Cold December Flies Away
Entrance Hymn: Hark, the Glad Sound (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 239)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanzas 1, 2 and 3
Children's Sermon: Doug Doblar
Homily: David Wunsch
Hymn of the Day: When the Poor Ones (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 725)
During the hymn, children may come forward to hang chrismons on the tree
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — (arrangement John Ferguson)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 249)
Communion Hymn: Fling Wide the Door (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 259)
Sending Hymn: People, Look East (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 248)
Postlude: Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying — (arrangement Alec Wyton)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Jan Ellis
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Marilyn Kelley
Nursery: Heather Allen and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: Marian Baughman
Flowers: Rick and Susan Goldsworthy and Walt Wood and Susan Krieg
Congregation Council meets at 12:30 p.m.
The St. Thomas Adult Choir presents their annual Advent/Christmas concert at 5:00 p.m., featuring a variety of seasonal favorites combined with readings from poetry and Scripture to help us ring in the season.
Lucy, martyr, 304 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday December 14, 2009
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
On Monday December 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary a concert of lessons and carols will be presented by Collegium Musicum. Collegium Musicum is a nine member a capella choir specializing in early music. The concert will feature various liturgical lessons from the Christmas story. The concert will also have a free will offering benefitting the Interfaith Winter Shelter.
Photo Directory appointments from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
[ENS News: Archbishop discusses Uganda's proposed anti-homosexuality law in newspaper interview]
[ENS News: Copenhagen unites Anglicans hoping to combat climate change]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop visits Dallas, commissions church's newest jubilee center]
[PNS News: Canadian judge rules rebel churches must leave property behind]
[PNS News: Days of future past: New York church's 175th anniversary celebration looks forward and back]
[WCC News: Bells ring a wake-up call for climate justice]
[WCC News: Climate change requires drastically ambitious deal, says Kobia]
John of the Cross, renewer of the church, 1591 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday December 15, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spiritual Journaling meets at 6:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
[ELCA News: ELCA Member's Fatal Shooting, Assembly Decisions Among Top Religion Stories]
[PNS News: Fairly traded coffee is Filipino pastor's recipe to help poor]
[PNS News: 'Spare the Kids the Ads' campaign focuses on healthier marketing]
[PNS News: Transformers: Kentucky pastor finds calling while renewing churches]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Father Richard Curry, S.J.: The Perfection of Eloquence]
[UCC News: Christmas greetings from Geoffrey Black, General Minister and President]
[UCC News: Media justice coalition seeks improved food marketing guidelines]
Wednesday December 16, 2009
Midweek Advent Services continue at 7:00 p.m. only. The theme is "Advent Hope and Prayer for Chichipate." A presentation will be followed by Compline.
[LCMS News: Synod leaders issue statement on seminaries]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick responds to Blue Ribbon task force report]
[LCMS News: World Mission presents Ablaze! Awards]
[LCMS News: Gourlay to receive Wheat Ridge honor]
[LCMS News: Mequon's Ferry named 'influential person']
[LCMS News: German church offers camp for teens, young adults]
[LCMS News: LIMM forum to discuss aged, chronically ill]
[PNS News: Pope says environment as great a threat as terrorism
[PNS News: Christian pilgrims mean Bethlehem's inns are packed, says mayor]
[PNS News: Healing salve: Olive oil sales by Presbyterians fund Palestinian hospital]
[PNS News: Well water: Orlando church launches innovative program on TV, Internet]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: December 16, 2009: Homeless Mothers in Baltimore]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Danforth: Religion, Politics, and the Heart of America]
[UCC News: DisciplesWorld magazine ceases publication]
[WCC News: Kairos initiative: a message of hope for a just peace in Palestine]
[WCC News: Getting a dose of reality on climate change]
[WCC News: Negotiators at sputtering climate talks must "act now"]
December 17 to 18, 2009
Thursday December 17, 2009
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Minneapolis ELCA Congregation Raises Spire Cross]
[ELCA News: Wisconsin ELCA Congregation Rising from Painful Post-Assembly Conflict]
[ENS News: Presiding Bishop set to visit Liberia]
[PNS News: Author takes faith, but not himself, seriously]
[PNS News: Americans mix practices from different faiths, study finds]
[PNS News: Brave new world: Presbyterian student exchange program benefits New Zealand, Vanuatu]
[PNS News: Arabella Meadows-Rogers dies: Recently-retired EP of New York City Presbytery was 60]
[UCC News: After 10 years, low power radio bill on its way to becoming law]
[WCC News: Wanted: peace workshop proposals]
Friday December 18, 2009
[ACNS News: From the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion]
[ELCA News: Montana Lutheran Awarded Rhodes Scholarship, Sets Sights for Oxford]
[ENS News: Standing Committee meets in London, reaffirms call for 'gracious restraint']
[ENS News: Standing Committee releases Anglican covenant's revised section 4]
[ENS News: Anglican covenant sent to provinces for consideration, adoption]
[PNS News: Church leaders fear Sudan is using Uganda rebels for Darfur]
[PNS News: Christmas message 2009: From the World Council of Churches general secretary]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Victoria Sirota Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: William Edwards Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Noah's Ark on the National Mall]
[WCC News: WCC Christmas video in many languages]
[WCC News: Climate deal must be sign of hope, says WCC]
Saturday December 19, 2009
December 20, 2009
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Num, Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 257)
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanzas 1, 2, 3 and 4
Homily: "Bethlehem's Two Roads" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Prepare the Royal Highway (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 264)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland — Dieterich Buxtehude
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)
Communion Anthem: O Come, O Come, Immanuel — (arrangement John Rutter)
Adult Choir
Sending Hymn: Joy to the World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Postlude: Toccata on "Joy to the World" — Craig Phillips
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Lynn Coyne
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Larry Berg
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Num, Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Baptismal Anthem: Some Children See Him — Alfred Burt
Rex Hinkle, soloist
Hymn During the Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)
stanzas 1, 2, 3 and 4
Homily: "Bethlehem's Two Roads" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Prepare the Royal Highway (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 264)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Mary, Did You Know?
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)
Communion Anthem: O Come, O Come, Immanuel — (arrangement John Rutter)
Adult Choir
Sending Hymn: Joy to the World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Postlude: Toccata on "Joy to the World" — Craig Phillips
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Jennifer Garl
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Betty Smith
Ushers: Deborah Owens and Heather Allen
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Darrell Bakken
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Flowers: Larry and Sue Berg
We welcome through Holy Baptism Rey Moussa Henry Kante, son of Moussa and Marta Kante, born October 29. Rey's baptismal sponsors are Matt Zimmermann and Denise Hyble.
Mutual Ministry meets in Conference Room at 9:45 a.m.
Caroling at 4:45 p.m.
Meet at the church at 4:45 pm. We will then carpool to various homes and sing carols to our shut-ins. Following the visits we will return to St. Thomas for hot chocolate and treats.
Katharine von Bora Luther, renewer of the church, 1552 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday December 21, 2009
[ELCA News: South Carolina ELCA Congregation's Christmas Eve Worship on TV and Web]
[WCC News: The WCC is disappointed by the outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary applauds church support for the "Kairos Palestine" document]
Winter Soltice at 17:47 UTC
St. Thomas, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Tuesday December 22, 2009
Womens' Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Bishops Offer Ideas to White House to Stir Economy]
[RCA News: Church Works With U.S. to Spare Detention]
[UCC News: 'The Homework Project' changes lives for Roma children]
[WCC News: How theology can help save the world from climate change]
[WCC News: WCC concerned about anti-homosexual bill in Uganda]
Wednesday December 23, 2009
[ENS News: Community is the key following Copenhagen's 'disappointing' result, faith leaders say]
[ENS News: Christmas Eve multimedia programming to include NYC Children's Pageant, service from Atlanta]
[LCMS News: Fall conference emphasizes LCMS critical targets, 'making disciples']
[LCMS News: CPH challenge: share evangelism stories, win VBS kit]
[LCMS News: JLC, LCMS reps to continue talks on ordination of women]
[LCMS News: Texas woman leaves $2.48 million to seminaries]
[LCMS News: Lutherans may still join 'March for Life']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Back 2009]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Back 2009 Roundtable]
[WCC News: Tribute to Prof. Charles Birch (1918 - 2009)]
December 24 to 25, 2009
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Offices closed
Thursday December 24, 2009
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Eve (I) (Liturgical Color: White)
Prelude:
Interlude on "The Coventry Carol" — William Southcombe Lloyd Webber
Chorale Prelude on "Lo How a Rose" — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Rite
Entrance Hymn: Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
Stanzas 1-3
Blessing of the Christmas Tree
Hymn: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
First Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm Hymn: Joy to the World
Second Lesson: Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel Verse: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
Stanza 4
Holy Gospel: Luke 2: 1-20
Meditation: Don't Forget the Best — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Angels We Have Heard on High
Offertory Anthem: Prelude on "Lo How a Rose" — Johannes Brahms
Offertory Hymn: What Child is This?
Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist
Communion Carol: On Christmas Night
Communion Carol: Away in a Manger
Communion Carol: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Communion Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Service of Light
Hymn: Silent Night
(with Children's Candle Procession)
The Incarnation: John 1: 1-5, 10-14
Sending Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Postlude: Joy to the World — (arrangement David Cherwien)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Lisa McDonald
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Betty Smith
Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Greeters: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Fellowship/Reception at 9:15 p.m.
Prelude:
Interlude on "The Coventry Carol" — William Southcombe Lloyd Webber
Chorale Prelude on "Lo How a Rose" — Johannes Brahms
Prelude on "O Little Town of Bethlehem" — Gordon Phillips
Noel Suisse — Louis-Claude Daquin
Entrance Rite
Entrance Hymn: Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
Stanzas 1-3
Hymn: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
First Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm Hymn: Joy to the World
Second Lesson: Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel Verse: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
Stanza 4
Holy Gospel: Luke 2: 1-20
Meditation: Don't Forget the Best — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Angels We Have Heard on High
Offertory Anthem: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly — (arrangement David Willcocks)
Adult Choir
Offertory Hymn: What Child is This?
Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist
Communion Carol: On Christmas Night
Communion Carol: Away in a Manger
Communion Carol: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Communion Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Service of Light
Hymn: Silent Night
The Incarnation: John 1: 1-5, 10-14
Sending Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Postlude: Joy to the World — (arrangement David Cherwien)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor
Lector: Robin Hershberger
Server: Kaye Hill
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Mary Sasse
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Jean Brown
Bread and Wine: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess
Our thanks to guest organist Andy Chislett, filling in for Patrick who has gone home for the holidays.
From Pastor Lyle and from the Church Staff:
We are deeply grateful for your seasonal expressions of caring and appreciation for our work among you. We pray that each of you will be richly blesses throughout Christmastide and in the New Year.
Friday December 25, 2009
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Dawn (II) (Liturgical Color: White)
The Nativity of Our Lord — Christmas Day (III) (Liturgical Color: White)
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas sermon at Canterbury Cathedral]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas sermon at Canterbury Cathedral]
December 26, 2009 to January 1, 2010
December 26 to 27, 2009
December 26, 2009 to January 1, 2010
Saturday December 26, 2009
Stephen, Deacon and Martyr (Liturgical Color: Red)
December 27, 2009
First Sunday After Christmas (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Reliqui Domum Meum from Two Organ Pieces — Peter M. Davies
Entrance Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 288)
Hymn of Praise: Angels, From the Realms of Glory (Evangelica Lutheran Worship 275)
Psalm Hymn: Joy to the World (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 267)
Homily: "The Holy Family" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Go Tell it on the Mountain (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 290)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Prelude on "The Sussex Carol" — Russell Shulz Widmar
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: What Child is This (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 296)
Communion Hymn: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 282)
Sending Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 270)
Postlude: Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel — Johannes Brahms
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: Joshua Melton
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham and Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Mary Sasse
Bread and Wine: Katie Anderson
Flowers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
John, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: White)
December 28, 2008 to January 1, 2010
Church Offices Closed
Monday December 28, 2009
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Liturgical Color: Red)
Holy Family - Catholic Christian
Tuesday December 29, 2009
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[UCC News: Mass. church leaves a lasting legacy]
Wednesday December 30, 2009
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Bishop Joins Interfaith Delegation to Middle East]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Ahead 2010]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Ahead 2010 Roundtable]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Look Ahead 2010 Web Exclusive]
Thursday December 31, 2009
[ELCA News: Lutherans Reflect on Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen]
[ELCA News: Harrisburg ELCA Congregation Gives Building to Coptic Orthodox Church]
New Year's Eve (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Thursday 31 December 2009 17:00
