Monday February 1, 2010
Lambda Chi Omega meets at 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 16, 17 and 13.
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m. in Room 11.
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 — This seventh session we'll be reading the sixth chapter of Making Sense of Scripture. Books are still available for those who would like to join.
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on Bishop Mouneer's resignation from SCAC]
[ELCA News: ELCA Northeastern Iowa Synod Council Rescinds Churchwide Assembly Responses]
[LWF News: Women Delegates Urge Lutheran Communion to Address Human Trafficking Issues: Just to Put Food on the Table]
[PNS News: A concert for God: Singing together is an act of unity, compromise, APCE told]
[PNS News: Sales of new PC(USA) curriculum are booming: Remodeled 'We Believe' draws rave reviews at APCE]
[UCC News: Opinion: UCC reaction to CBS change in policy on advocacy ads]
Tuesday February 2, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: ELCA Joins in Lutheran Malaria Initiative Startup in Southern Africa]
[ELCA News: Robert S. Wilch, Former Lutheran President, Dies]
[PNS News: Final answer (not!): New curriculum helps youth ask questions, seek relevant answers]
[PNS News: An unlikely leader: APCE's Educator of the Year sees education as act of 'unbinding']
[PNS News: Middle East study team nears release of its final report: 'Time for action is now,' nine-member panel urges]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rowan Williams: Theology and Economy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Richard Hague: Wired Out of Creation]
[UCC News: UCC donations, ground efforts continue to arrive in Haiti]
[UCC News: Text us: UCC launches mobile fundraising, messaging]
[WCC News: WCC congratulates Patriarch Kyrill and Metropolitan Hilarion]
[WCC News: 2010 focus on peace building in Africa]
The Presentation of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday February 3, 2010
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: Funeral for Ben Larson, ELCA Seminarian, to be held Feb. 6]
[LCMS News: 'The 72' outreach ministry seeks trainers]
[NCC News: For Haiti, A Modest Proposal]
[PNS News: What we were made to do: APCE's closing worship touches on praising God through word and deed]
[PNS News: Chicago church reaches out to young men: Barbershop-themed Mentor program offers more than haircuts ]
[UCC News: OC Inc. launches independent management team]
Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday February 4, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Lutherans, Others Advocate on Migration Issues at Ecumenical Advocacy Days]
[ELCA News: ELCA Synod Bishop H. Julian Gordy to Preach on 'Day 1,' Feb. 14]
[ELCA News: Lutherans in Great Britain Represent Variety of European, African Cultures]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop, Delegation Meet Archbishop of Canterbury]
[ENS News: Haiti crisis has global impact; Anglicans display concern through generosity, prayer]
[ENS News: Haitian Episcopalians struggle in the present, look to the future: 'The church is the people,' bishop says]
[ News: Clarification of media reports about Baptists arrested in Haiti]
[MCNA News: Moravians and Lutherans Gather to Celebrate Their Partnership and to Focus on the Future]
[PNS News: Rock concert and prayers highlight Philippines Christian revival]
[PNS News: Collegial leadership: Joe Small says clergy and laity are not Presbyterian terminology]
[WCC News: Two new scholarship endowments for Bossey]
[WCC News: Palestine-Israel Ecumenical Forum launches website and newsletter]
[WCC News: Multimedia study series on gender violence launched for Lent]
Friday February 5, 2010
[NCC News: National Council joins religious coalition calling for a moral budget and jobs bill]
[PNS News: Home is a field, but families remain families in Haiti]
[PNS News: Goings and comings: Reflections on a new Call]
[PNS News: Sing, sing a song: Community chorus grows church, social justice awareness]
[RCA News: First Creation Care Grants Awarded]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Kindred Spirits]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Haiti's Children]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Haiti Backstory]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Haiti Relief Workers]
The Martyrs of Japan, 1597 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday February 6, 2010
February 7, 2010
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Two Sonatas for Organ and Strings, K. 328 and K. 336 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Entrance Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 414)
Homily: Reverend Arnie Pierson
Hymn of the Day: How Firm a Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 796)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Adult Choir
Offertory Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
stanza 1
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)
Communion Hymn: Voices Raised to You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 845)
Sending Hymn: When in Our Music God is Glorified (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 851)
Postlude: Carillon de Westminster, Op. 54, No. 3 — Louis Vierne
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Josh Melton
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) meets in the room next to the Nursery.
Kindergarten through 6th grade will gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation students meet in the Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Two Sonatas for Organ and Strings, K. 328 and K. 336 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Entrance Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 414)
Homily: Reverend Arnie Pierson
Hymn of the Day: How Firm a Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 796)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Ave Verum Corpus — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Adult Choir
Offertory Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
stanza 1
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)
Communion Hymn: Voices Raised to You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 845)
Sending Hymn: When in Our Music God is Glorified (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 851)
Postlude: Carillon de Westminster, Op. 54, No. 3 — Louis Vierne
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Meg Garl
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Heather Allen and Deborah Owens
Greeter: Rebecca Dilger
Nursery: Sam and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Carole Kirsch
Bread and Wine: Jane Warner
Flowers: Earnest and Lorraine Pope
A special thanks to the St. Thomas Lutheran Adult Choir and our musical guests:
Marcus Scholtes, violin; Paul Casey, violin; Christine Kyprianides, violoncello; Stephen Harms, double bass
Arwen Myers, soprano; Amanda Schkeeper, soprano
[ELCA News: ELCA Youth Return to New Orleans in 2012]
Monday February 8, 2010
Fiftieth Anniversary Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Freed to Lead Grant Board Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
[ELCA News: ELCA Ecumenical Delegation Visits Church of England, Anglican Communion]
[ELCA News: ELCA Delegation Visits Closed Orthodox Seminary in Turkey]
[ELCA News: World Orthodox Leader Tells ELCA Delegation Dialogue Will Continue]
[ENS News: Bishop Duracin of Haiti offers a Lenten reflection in bulletin inserts for Feb. 21]
[PNS News: We get letters: Pensioners thank Board of Pensions for Christmas gifts]
[PNS News: Food for thought: Nebraska church reorganizes food pantry, re-energizes ministry]
[UCC News: Tech-savvy outreach: New UCC commercial set to 'spiral' on April 16 ]
[WCC News: WCC commends G7 relief of Haiti's debt, asks IMF to follow suit]
Tuesday February 9, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Respond to Anti-Hunger Report, Rise in Emergency Need]
[ENS News: Image Gallery: Presiding bishop visits Haiti]
[PNS News: Ties that bind: El Paso's PC(USA) churches seek way forward by worshiping together]
Wednesday February 10, 2010
Earth Care Board meets at 6:30 p.m. in Room 11.
Cut Your Carbon Training at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ELCA News: World Orthodox Ecumenists Meet ELCA Delegation in Istanbul]
[ELCA News: Members of Hessel Valley Lutheran OK after Carbon Monoxide Poisoning]
[ENS News: Presiding bishop says Episcopalians must commit to Haiti's future]
[ENS News: Church of England says no to full communion with breakaway entity]
[LCMS News: World Mission seeks 200-plus missionaries]
[LCMS News: KFUO-AM changes program schedule]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick launches e-journal]
[LCMS News: World Mission offers service opportunities worldwide]
[LCMS News: Concordia Seminary Chorus announces Spring Tour]
[LCMS News: Open Arms conference set for April]
[LCMS News: Lent resource focuses on 'Words from the Cross']
[PNS News: Balancing act: Not everything is obvious for successful marriages of clergy couples]
[PNS News: On campus: Ohio church expands collegiate ministry by building a dormitory]
[PNS News: 'Holding on with our fingernails': Displaced people in Colombia struggle for land, home, a voice]
Thursday February 11, 2010
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Delegation, Pope Benedict XVI Meet, Exchange Greetings]
[PNS News: WCC urges release of detained Filipino church worker]
[WCC News: WCC urges release of detained Filipino church worker]
[WCC News: Ecumenical Water Network delves into "Holy Waters" during Lent]
Friday February 12, 2010
[ACNS News: Consultation maps out future operations of Anglican Refugee and Migrant Network]
[ACNS News: Message from the Secretary General]
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address to the Church of England General Synod]
[ACNS News: Evangelism and Church Growth Initiative]
[ELCA News: ELCA Gifts to Support Recovery Efforts in Haiti Exceed $4.6 Million]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Work to Tackle Hunger on Super Bowl Sunday]
[ENS News: New multimedia resources on Haiti earthquake available]
[ENS News: Haiti marks one-month anniversary of quake: Music, art offer hope to survivors]
[NCC News: Catholics, Mormons, Assemblies of God growing; Mainline churches report a continuing decline]
[PNS News: Building on the past: Clergy couple's historic churches undergo major renovations]
[PNS News: Into Afirca: Three new mission appointees will serve in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia]
[RCA News: Small Kits Make a Big Difference for Haiti]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Reiki and the Catholic Church]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lenten Season]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Praying for Haiti]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rescuing Child Sex Workers]
Saturday February 13, 2010
Spinners and Weavers workshop at 9:00 a.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Bloomington Community Band Sectional workshop at 3:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
February 14, 2010
The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Alleluyas — Simon Preston
Entrance Hymn: Alleluia, Song of Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 378)
Homily: A Barrier Broken — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: How Good, Lord, To be Here (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 315)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Beautiful Savior — (arrangement Timothy Albrecht)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 838)
Communion Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 834)
Sending Hymn: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 553)
Postlude: Festal Flourish — Gordon Jacob
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Dale Ludwig
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Larry and Sue Berg
Greeters: Steve and Janie Hansen
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) meets in the room next to the Nursery.
Kindergarten through 6th grade will gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation students meet in the Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Alleluyas — Simon Preston
Sunday School Special Presentation
Entrance Hymn: Alleluia, Song of Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 378)
Children's Sermon: Doug Doblar
Homily: A Barrier Broken — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: How Good, Lord, To be Here (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 315)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Transfiguration — Alec Wyton
Adult Choir
Carolyn Sowinski, soprano
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Beautiful Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 838)
Communion Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 834)
Sending Hymn: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 553)
Postlude: Festal Flourish — Gordon Jacob
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Sarah Isaacson
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Allan Mayfield
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Marilyn Harder
Bread and Wine: Dorothy Soudakoff
Flowers: Susan Krieg and Walt Wood
A special gift will be presented to St. Thomas Church by the SCS children at the 11:00 service.
The Sunday School classes have been working together on a very special project. The children (Godly Play to 6th grade) have brainstormed, researched, molded, painted, glued, and paper machid for several weeks now. Throughout the project, the children explored the birth of Jesus, who was involved, why the event was so important, and how Jesus wants us to love and serve others. We are happy to announce that the kids are ready to present the finished product as a gift to the congregation! Please join us at the 11:00 a.m. service for this special presentation.
Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
Asian Lunar New Year (Year of the Tiger)
Monday February 15, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ACNS News: Archbishop Jabez Bryce Bishop of the Diocese of Polynesia has died in Suva]
[ELCA News: Two ELCA Congregations Become Partners in Mission]
[WCC News: Churches urged to offer victims of violence "bread, not stones"]
Tuesday February 16, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bake House East.
Spanish Class
Cindy Julcarima will be offering a weekly Tuesday evening Spanish class (tentatively beginning February 23rd) at St. Thomas. Cindy has an Indiana teacher's license in Spanish and extensive experience living and studying abroad in Peru, and will supply her own presentations and materials at no cost for use in the class. Please contact Cindy cmjulcarima@gmail.com and/or attend a brief informational meeting at St. Thomas on Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 PM. ¡Te esperamos! (We'll be waiting for you!)
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Christian Education Team Meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
[ELCA News: ELCA Delegation Meets Three World Church Leaders in Geneva]
[LCMS News: LCMS astronaut authors CPH book]
[PNS News: Madagascar church leader happy at release of radio journalists]
[PNS News: Displaced women face double jeopardy in Haiti]
[PNS News: Finding their place: Four pastors reflect on their first calls, search process]
[RCA News: Strengthening the Preparation of Pastors in the RCA]
[WCC News: Letter of condolences to the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia]
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday (Liturgical Color: Black)
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with ash on our foreheads. This cross echoes our baptismal anointing, when we were buried with Christ. The ash is a reminder of our mortality, but because our death is now in Christ, our endings are beginnings. The Lenten disciplines of acts of kindness, prayer, and fasting are tools of discipleship that can lead us to renewal as we bury all that is holding us back from being truly alive.
Worship at 12:00 p.m.
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Rise Up, O Saints of God! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)
Invitation to Lent
Confession of Sin
The Imposition of Ashes
Organ voluntary during the imposition of ashes: Variations on "Adore te devote" — Gerald Near
The Great Thanksgiving
Communion Hymn: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 319)
Sending Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Jane Warner
Woship at 7:00 p.m.
Meditation: Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Rise Up, O Saints of God! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)
Invitation to Lent
Confession of Sin
The Imposition of Ashes
Organ voluntary during the imposition of ashes: Variations on "Adore te devote" — Gerald Near
The Great Thanksgiving
Communion Hymn: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 319)
Sending Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 321)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock
Lector: Gloria Hitchcock
Server: Betty Smith
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeter: Mary Sasse
[ELCA News: Lutherans Work to Build Shelters in Anticipation of Haiti's Rainy Season]
[PNS News: Staying connected: Webinar updates Presbyterians on Haiti, suggests how to help]
[WCC News: US Lutherans discuss need for unity with ecumenical leaders]
Thursday February 18, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Education Committee meets at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Organization Responds to Lutheran CORE Announcement]
[LCMS News: Non-white Lutherans share concerns, ask for voice]
[LCMS News: Fellowship talks under way with Siberian church leaders]
[LCMS News: Multi-ethnic symposium adopts statement]
[LCMS News: Christian, other educators receive LEA awards]
[LCMS News: LWML offers free prayer service]
[LCMS News: Feb. 19 is deadline to order Armed Forces Sunday resources]
[NCC News: NCC General Secretary asks U.S. State Department to investigate detention of Philippine health workers]
[NCC News: U.S. Christians concerned about Patriarch's safety, Kinnamon tells U.S. State Department]
[PNS News: PDA's Haiti response tops $500,000: Presbyterians contributing to earthquake response in many ways]
[WCC News: "Truth does not fear dialogue," says Ecumenical Patriarch]
Martin Luther, renewer of the church, 1546 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday February 19, 2010
[LCMS News: Iowa school wins $100,000 in contest]
[NCC News: Embarking on a 'shared Lenten journey,' Christian leaders press immigration reform]
[PNS News: Lights! Camera! Faith statements!: Presbyterian Foundation announces second 'ymiLIVE' youth video contest]
[PNS News: 'Evil hides in familiar places': Making a new movie, Presbyterian filmmaker confronts segregationist past]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Making Foreign Aid Work]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: William Easterly Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Andrew Natsios Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: David Beckmann Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Churches and Gay Youth]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Orthodox Fasting]
[WCC News: WCC welcomes new Iraqi council of church leaders]
Saturday February 20, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 9:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Finance Committee Meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Renewing Mission Table Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Synod Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room
February 21, 2010
The First Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Aria — Flor Peeters
Patrick Pope, organ; Sarah Wangberg, violin
Entrance Hymn: Bless Now, O God, the Journey (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 326)
Homily: Remembrance — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: When Long Before Time (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 861)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need — Virgil Thomson
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Still Lead On (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 624)
Meditation on "Jesus, Still Lead On" — (arrangement Paul Manz)
Sending Hymn: Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 618)
Postlude: Music for a Solemn Occasion — Calvin Hampton
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Carl Ziegler
Nursery: Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) meets in the room next to the Nursery.
Kindergarten through 6th grade will gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation students meet in the Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Aria — Flor Peeters
Patrick Pope, organ; Sarah Wangberg, violin
Entrance Hymn: Bless Now, O God, the Journey (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 326)
Homily: Remembrance — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: When Long Before Time (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 861)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Love God With Your Heart
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Still Lead On (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 624)
Meditation on "Jesus, Still Lead On" — (arrangement Paul Manz)
Sending Hymn: Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 618)
Postlude: Music for a Solemn Occasion — Calvin Hampton
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Debbie Moore
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Nancy Winningham
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Altar Care: Janie Hansen and Charlene Braun
Sunday School children serving today are: Joel Arnold, Gretchen Wheeler, Sophia Lipe, and Lilly Rademacher
Monday February 22, 2010
Newsletter deadline
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 — This eighth session we'll be reading the seventh chapter of Making Sense of Scripture. Books are still available for those who would like to join.
Concertante Music of Vivaldi and Bach at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ELCA News: Censure Against Missouri ELCA Congregation Lifted by Synod Bishop]
[ENS News: A Message to the Church from Executive Council]
[ENS News: A summary of Executive Council resolutions]
[NCC News: It's once-a-decade religion communication event and most participants consider it worth the wait]
[PNS News: Scott Anderson approved for ordination]
Tuesday February 23, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spanish Class begins from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury in Jerusalem]
[ELCA News: Richard Hillert, Distinguished Lutheran Composer, Teacher, Dies]
[LWF News: Connected across Different Contexts: Learning about the Ecumenical Church in a Globalized World]
[NCC News: In ecumenical effort, African American Baptists join together to respond to human need in Haiti]
[NCC News: Kinnamon expresses 'profound appreciation' for Bartholomew's encyclical on church unity]
[NCC News: Creating a place for all persons to call home is theme of 2010 Ecumenical Advocacy Days]
[PNS News: COGA recommends Portland as site for 2016 GA: PC(USA) national gathering last met in 'Rose City' in 1967]
[PNS News: COGA proposes middle governing body commission: Group would have power to act between General Assemblies]
[PNS News: Living community: Venezuela Presbyterian churches grow in neighborhoods, focus on family, church as one]
[RCA News: RCA Mission Partners Lead Reconciliation Workshop in Kenya]
[UCC News: Rescue underscores need for aid; UCC gifts surpass $1.3 million]
[UCC News: Help for Native American communities hit by South Dakota ice storm]
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, 156 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg, missionary to India, 1719 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday February 24, 2010
Lenten Worship at noon in the Sanctuary
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 1, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 1, followed by Haugen Vespers
[ELCA News: German Lutheran Bishop to Resign After Alleged Drunk-Driving Offense]
[ELCA News: ELCA Increases Financial Commitments to Haiti Earthquake Relief]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Hosts 'Town Hall Forum' March 7]
[LCMS News: Lutheran composer Richard Hillert dies]
[LCMS News: LCMS continues outreach to Haitians]
[LCMS News: Ethnic Institute accepting students for fall]
[LCMS News: Convention exhibitor registration opens]
[LCMS News: LSSDR to receive $10.7 million grant for hurricane aid]
[LCMS News: Women's Institute announces conference]
[LCMS News: Commentary: An 'educated' response to membership loss]
[PNS News: Haiti must build a new society based on justice, says Haitian Catholic bishop]
[PNS News: All together now: Valentine praises GAMC's improved relationship with Foundation]
[UCC News: UCC-led group files complaint with IRS over D.C. 'church']
[WCC News: The cross of Christ, a reality check for the ecumenical movement]
February 25 to 26, 2010
Thursday February 25, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[PNS News: GAMC mulls planning guidelines]
[PNS News: Abiding hope: Middle Eastern Christians maintain faith amid hardships, PC(USA) mission worker says]
Elizabeth Fedde, deaconess, 1921 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday February 26, 2010
[ELCA News: ELCA Washington Office Staff Responds to 2011 Federal Budget Proposal]
[ENS News: Anglican woman gather in New York for 54th annual UNCSW]
[PNS News: PC(USA)'s 'Women of Faith' named: Four women honored for work that transforms the church and society]
[RCA News: RCWS Sends Additional Support for Haiti]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Spiritual Directors]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religion and Government News Roundup]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Egypt's Coptic Tensions]
[WCC News: WCC calls for a peaceful resolution of the Colombian conflict]
[WCC News: WCC calls on churches to "renew efforts" for a fair climate deal]
February 27 to 28, 2010
Saturday February 27, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 10:30 a.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Initiates Response to Massive Earthquake in Chile]
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February 28, 2010
The Second Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude in g — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 831)
(stanzas 1-4, 8)
Homily: Rediscovery: Our Lord and the Earth in Travail — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 727)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Jesus, meine Zuversicht, BWV 728 — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 468)
Sending Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in g, BWV 558 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Jean Brown
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Pauline Caldwell
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) meets in the room next to the Nursery.
Kindergarten through 6th grade will gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation students meet in the Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude in g — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 831)
(stanzas 1-4, 8)
Homily: Rediscovery: Our Lord and the Earth in Travail — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 727)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Lord, for Thy tender mercies' sake — Richard Farrant
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Around You, O Lord Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 468)
Sending Hymn: O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in g, BWV 558 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Doug Doblar
Lector: Cindy Julcarima
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Sydney Arnold
Greeters: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Robin Hershberger
The rose on the altar is to honor the birth of Isaac Fogleman, son of Paul and Sarah, born February 24th.
Mutual Ministry Committee meets in the Conference Room between services.
Columbarium Task Force meets in Pastor's office between services.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.
IU Chamber Music at 5:00 p.m.
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Last update: Monday 1 March 2010 14:48
