Monday March 1, 2010
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m. in Room 11.
Fiftieth Anniversary Task Force meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Anglican women gather in New York for 54th annual UNCSW]
[ELCA News: ELCA Responds to Chile Earthquake, Ecumenical Team to Visit Concepción]
[ENS News: Episcopal Relief and Development reaches out in wake of Chilean earthquake]
[ENS News: Churches stand ready to respond to Chilean earthquake]
[PNS News: West Virginia top presbytery donor to hunger program: Program received $403,000 total in 2009]
[PNS News: 'We can heal the future': Girl in Vietnam War photo uses her experiences to help children affected by war]
[WCC News: WCC offers condolences and prayers to the people of Chile]
George Herbert, priest, 1633 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 2, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spanish Class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: Civil Rights Film Leads 2010 Wilbur Award Winners]
[LCMS News: Chile partners safe; LCMS pledges help]
[PNS News: Navigational tools: Company of New Pastors eases clergy couple's transition into ministry]
[RCA News: Rincon UCC youth make sweet gesture to Haiti]
John Wesley, 1791; Charles Wesley, 1788; renewers of the Church (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Lenten Worship at noon in the Sanctuary
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 2, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 2, followed by Haugen Vespers
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Trustees Begin Process for Benefit Plan Changes]
[ENS News: Chilean Anglicans mobilize efforts to serve isolated communities following quake]
[ENS News: National Council of Churches members begin 'long-term engagement' with Haiti]
[LCMS News: CTCR adopts environment-stewardship report]
[LCMS News: 'Wellness Week' set for May 16-22]
[LCMS News: Convention delegates receive 'Reporter']
[LCMS News: Lumpe heads CHI staff]
[LCMS News: Campus mission event set for May]
[NCC News: Preserving the enduring wisdom of women of faith]
[NCC News: National Council of Churches member communions begin a 'long term engagement' for Haiti renewal]
[PNS News: Sowing seeds of the future: PHP raises money for Haitian farmers to buy seeds]
[RCA News: Reflections on Our Walk: Thoughts on Our Multiracial Future]
[RCA News: Reflections on Our Walk: Covenant with the Colleges]
[UCC News: OGHS Live 2010 presents second global Lenten webinar]
Thursday March 4, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Joins National Week of Prayer for Healing of AIDS March 7-13]
[ENS News: Christian-Muslim leaders issue call to action for global peace, reconciliation]
[PNS News: ELCA delegation meets three world church leaders in Geneva]
[UCC News: Celebration dinner launches installation weekend]
Friday March 5, 2010
World Day of Prayer
"Let Everything that has Breath Praise the Lord" is the theme for The World Day of Prayer celebration hosted by Church Women United at the Society of Friends Quaker Meeting House on Moores Pike. We journey to Cameroon and enter a world vibrant with song and praise. Bible Study at noon and the celebration begins at 1 pm. The program was written by the women of Cameroon. Wear bright colors and bring an instrument if you like. Child care will be available.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Reports due from synod committees, ministries, institutions and synod officers and program staff. Send reports to Pr. Bill Gafkjen or Danielle Burrus.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Women Address Gender Equality Topics at U.N. Conference]
[ELCA News: Lutherans in Canada, United States to Engage in Global Service Together]
[ENS News: 'Now is our new creation,' Haiti bishop tells Episcopal Church]
[PNS News: Eugene Peterson named wins top writing honor: 'The Message' author to accept Writers Guild award at 2010 GA]
[RCA News: Camp Fowler Goes Greener]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Parents Circle]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Seminaries and Sex]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Humanitarian Challenges in Chile and Haiti]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Richard Stearns Extended Interview]
[WCC News: Former WCC official Harper receives Chilean award]
Saturday March 6, 2010
Voice recital at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Psalm-Prelude, Set 2, No. 2 — aHerbert Howells
Psalm 139: 11 "...Darkness is not dark to you; the night is a bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike."
Entrance Hymn: Restore in Us, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 328)
Homily: "Come to the Waters" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Chief of Sinners, Though I Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 609)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Like As the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks — Herbert Howells
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 510)
Sending Hymn: O Living Bread From Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 542)
Postlude: Fanfare, Trio, and Hymn — Rob Ridgell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Martha Selk
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeter: Mark and Charlene Braun
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: Psalm-Prelude, Set 2, No. 2 — aHerbert Howells
Psalm 139: 11 "...Darkness is not dark to you; the night is a bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike."
Entrance Hymn: Restore in Us, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 328)
Homily: "Come to the Waters" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Chief of Sinners, Though I Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 609)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 510)
Sending Hymn: O Living Bread From Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 542)
Postlude: Fanfare, Trio, and Hymn — Rob Ridgell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Emily Garl
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Joshua Melton
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Greeter: Marilyn Kelly
Nursery: Heather Allen and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Executive Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. to plan Easter Breakfast.
Join Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson and ELCA members from across the country today, March 7, at 5:00 p.m. EST. for an online Town Hall Forum. Visit www.elca.org/townhall for more information and to log in.
Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday March 8, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Rehearsal in the Sanctuary at 8:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Despite Challenges, ELCA Churchwide Organization had Net Income in '09]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Discuss Draft Social Statement on Genetics, Release is Mar. 18]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Visit Earthquake-Ravaged Concepcion, Chile]
[PNS News: Calling for change: Ecumenical Advocacy Days gathers Christians to worship, learn, lobby ]
[PNS News: Presbyterians win eight RCC awards: Honorees to be recognized at April 7-10 fete in Chicago]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thomas Farr: Obama Must Appoint a Religious Freedom Ambassador]
[UCC News: "Perspectives" — Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum March newsletter]
[UCC News: UCC commemorates 200 years of global mission]
[WCC News: Gender-based violence threatens integrity of life and faith]
Tuesday March 9, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spanish Class meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Rehearsal in the Sanctuary at 8:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Reach Consensus on 'ELM' Pastors, More Review Needed]
[PNS News: Arroyo faces Philippine churches' quest for 'politics of change']
[PNS News: Surf's up! A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the GA stated clerk]
[PNS News: Fast forward: Downtown church, membership stable, seeks to grow in vitality]
[RCA News: GodPods Bring God's Word to People Who Can't Read ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. George Daley: Stem Cell Research]
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Lenten Worship at noon in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 3, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 3, followed by Haugen Vespers in the Sanctuary
[ELCA News: Lutherans Visit Senegal to Learn About Peace-Building]
[LCMS News: JLC, LCMS reps plan fourth round of talks]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick visits Haiti to see damage, share encouragement]
[LCMS News: COP explores post-church culture, hosts AALC reps]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick book-signing set for March 30]
[LCMS News: CPH launches 'Help for Haiti' book campaign]
[LCMS News: Hartke is new LIRS president, CEO]
[LCMS News: LHF offers free Bibles in Spanish]
[PNS News: Russian and Polish churches break ice with talks
[PNS News: Spring Cleaning: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the General Assembly moderator ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Obama Faith Council: Final Report and Recommendations]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joshua DuBois: Relations with Faith Community "Strong"]
[UCC News: Africa area executive to lead OGHS Live segment]
[WCC News: WEA and WCC leaders meet]
[WCC News: Christ's cross unites, WCC general secretary says in Turkey]
[WCC News: WCC calls for security for all citizens of Nigeria]
Harriet Tubman, 1913; Sojourner Truth, 1883, renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 11, 2010
Finance Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ACNS News: Anglican Communion Theological Education group (TEAC 2)]
[ELCA News: ELCA Conference of Bishops Comments on Ministry Policy Revisions]
[ELCA News: ELCA Now Fourth Largest Member Church of the LWF]
[PNS News: Pakistan churches condemn lethal attack on World Vision center]
[PNS News: Serving the service: Presbyterian chaplain leading Marines, Navy sees role as 'blessing']
[UCC News: Offering of Letters strives to take bite out of hunger]
[UCC News: Church unity movement may have found 'a new way forward']
[UCC News: Death of Robert Thelin, former missionary in Ghana]
[WCC News: WCC calls for security for all citizens of Nigeria]
Friday March 12, 2010
Benefit Concert for Girls, Inc. from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Anglicans to meet in Geneva to promote peace and justice]
[ELCA News: 'ELM' Pastors Pleased with ELCA Bishops' Draft Reception Rite]
[ELCA News: Minnesota ELCA Bishops Visit Lawmakers, Issue Pastoral Letter]
[ENS News: Anglican, Episcopal women forge new relationships at UN women's meetings]
[NCC News: Christian groups appeal to Obama and the EPA to cease mountaintop removal coal mining]
[PNS News: New Mexico presbyteries to share staff]
[PNS News: BOP's investments gain, but not enough for apportionment]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: End of Life Decisions]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Monastic Life]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Building a Monastery of the Heart]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: More than Sparrows, Less than Angels]
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday March 13, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky 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 Faith Lutheran Church, Jeffersonville, Indiana
March 14, 2010
The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Two Settings of "Herzlich tut mich verlangen" — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Hymn: All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 461)
Homily: "There's No Peace Like Home" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Our Father, We Have Wandered (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 606)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Amazing Grace — (arrangement Philip Gehring)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Comumnion Hymn: Amazing Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 779)
Sending Hymn: O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 675)
Postlude: Tocatta-Finale on "Holy Manna" — Dennis Janzer
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Dave Belbutoski
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeter: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
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: Two Settings of "Herzlich tut mich verlangen" — Johannes Brahms
Entrance Hymn: All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 461)
Children's Sermon: Doug Doblar
Homily: "There's No Peace Like Home" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Our Father, We Have Wandered (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 606)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Amazing Grace — (arrangement John Bertalot)
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Comumnion Hymn: Amazing Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 779)
Sending Hymn: O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 675)
Postlude: Tocatta-Finale on "Holy Manna" — Dennis Janzer
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Sarah Wangberg
Lector: Janet Ellis
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Deborah O'Brien
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Heather Allen
Nursery: Doug Doblar
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Altar Care: Janie Hansen and Carole Kirsch
Kris Stewart
Sunday School children serving taday are: Katie Delap and Bailey Arnold.
Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Monday March 15, 2010
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 Bishops Voice Concern, Affirmation for New Social Statement Time Line]
[ELCA News: Synod Council Denies Florida Congregation's Request to Leave ELCA]
[PNS News: Scottish police upset with monks' high-powered wine]
[PNS News: CWS board: Haitians must lead reconstruction effort]
[PNS News: Theological education on the bubble: McCormick's Campbell: key issue is training leaders, not just pastors]
[UCC News: Study shows financial health of congregations impacts vitality]
[UCC News: CMEP invitation to "take our message of peace home to Congress!"]
[UCC News: Ramallah Quakers Announce Meetinghouse Centennial Event in U.S.]
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spanish Class meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Christian Education Committee meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Christ Church, Zionsville Indiana.
[LCMS News: Lutheran pastor in Haiti killed during robbery attempt]
[PNS News: Anglicans in England seek curbs on violent videos}
[PNS News: A sense of family: Haitians quietly assist fellow Haitians as quake recovery continues}
[PNS News: Pregnant with hope: Bible study focuses on infertility, encourages couples to share, trust in God}
[RCA News: Respectful Witness: Albania]
[UCC News: Counting down to a new campaign]
[WCC News: Joint Protestant-Catholic commentary on WCC document "Called to be the One Church"]
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Lenten Worship at noon in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 4, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 4, followed by Haugen Vespers in the Sanctuary
[ELCA News: Liberian Lutheran Addresses Members of Congress]
[ELCA News: Lutherans In Fargo, Moorhead and Surrounding Areas Brace for Floodwater]
[ELCA News: Dana College to be Sold, Will End Affiliation with ELCA]
[ENS News: Presiding bishop renews Episcopal Church's commitment to refugees]
[ENS News: Bulletin: Los Angeles Bishop Suffragan-elect Mary Glasspool receives church's consent for ordination]
[ENS News: Sewanee's School of Theology among six sites chosen to host communion-wide Bible project]
[ENS News: Los Angeles Bishop-elect Glasspool receives church's consent to ordination]
[LCMS News: LCMS missionaries, Nigerian Lutherans OK after attacks]
[LCMS News: Time to build is now, says Laborers spokesman]
[LCMS News: Concordia, River Forest, receives 'national recognition']
[LCMS News: Larson, Gregali named to LHM posts]
[LCMS News: Seminary offers organist workshops]
[LCMS News: LWML releases 'Faith Talk']
[LCMS News: CPH offers starter kits for 2010 VBS]
[PNS News: 'Jesus Bus' to raise economic justice awareness in hard-hit Michigan]
[PNS News: As Presbyterian women watch, UN creates new women's agency]
[UCC News: Death of Reverend Dr. Charles T. Hein]
[UCC News: Bolenge Hospital Dedication]
[UCC News: Death of Vern Rossman, former missionary to Japan]
[WCC News: Ecumenism is antidote to credibility crisis, Anglican peace advocate says]
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 18, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Releases Draft Social Statement on Genetics]
[ENS News: Effort to rebuild Port-au-Prince cathedral gets a guide]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Corwin Smidt: Continuity, Not Change When It Comes to Religion's Role in Politics]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Roy Haynes: Live at Twelfth Baptist Church]
[WCC News: First-ever summit of religious leaders on HIV with strong WCC presence]
March 19 to 22, 2010
Ecumenical Advocacy Days at the DoubleTree Hotel in Crystal City, Va
Worship, study and dialogue with hundreds of people of faith at the annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days. Then join us as we go to Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy these global injustices.
Register early to receive the best discount! For more information about Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD), please visit www.advocacydays.org on the Web.
Friday March 19, 2010
[ELCA News: North Dakota, Minnesota Lutherans Prepare for Possible Floods]
[LWF News: Delegates from European Lutheran Churches Demand Food Justice: Call to Help People Retain Personal Dignity]
[PNS News: South Korean church leaders liken death penalty ruling to 'state violence']
[PNS News: Hunger striker in Cuba refuses to go into exile]
[PNS News: Disciple-making: Florida congregation expands evangelism, outreach to be more 'missional']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Islam in Indonesia]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Marilynne Robinson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Marilynne Robinson Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: HOME by Marilynne Robinson]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Novelist as Theologian]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Catholic Sex Abuse Scandals in Europe]
[UCC News: Ecumenical advocates gather in Washington, D.C.]
Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
March 20 to 21, 2010
Saturday March 20, 2010
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Recruiting Meeting from 1:00 to 5:00 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
[ENS News: Wyoming diocese elects John Sheridan Smylie as ninth bishop]
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March 21, 2010
The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Fantasia in c, BWV 537 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Christ, the Life of All the Living (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 339)
Homily: "The Path to Wholeness" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O God in Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 748)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: St. Matthew Passion: "Buss und Reu" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Brian Schkeeper, counter-tenor
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Seed That in the Earth is Dying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 330)
Sending Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 324)
Postlude: Fugue in c, BWV 537 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Bryce McKee
Lector: Robin Hershberger
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeter: Bob Cutter
Nursery: Evelyn Niemeyer
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 do not meet today.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Fantasia in c, BWV 537 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Christ, the Life of All the Living (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 339)
Homily: "The Path to Wholeness" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O God in Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 748)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: St. Matthew Passion: "Buss und Reu" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Brian Schkeeper, counter-tenor
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Seed That in the Earth is Dying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 330)
Sending Hymn: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 324)
Postlude: Fugue in c, BWV 537 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Rachel Erie
Lector: Stephanie Biehn
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Allen and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Deb Moore
Nursery: Vicki and Kaye Hill
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Ute Coyne and Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor
Columbarium Garden planning meeting at 12:30 p.m.
[ENS News: House of Bishops expresses solidarity with the bishop, people of El Salvador]
[NCC News: Advocacy days Sunday worship: the lens we look through matters]
[UCC News: Ecumenical leaders appalled by racist statements at nation's Capitol]
Thomas Cranmer, Bishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1556 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday March 22, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2010 Easter Message]
[ELCA News: LWF Executive Committee Welcomes Middle East Quartet Statement]
[ENS News: Episcopal Communicators gathers for 37th annual conference]
[ENS News: Chile bishop says diocese is reaching out to isolated communities after quake]
[ENS News: Glasspool consent continues to draw criticism, praise]
[PNS News: Salvation Army reports record US donations despite sour economy]
[PNS News: Immunization, HIV prevention efforts ongoing among displaced populations in Haiti]
[RCA News: UCC leaders laud health care passage as being of 'the realm of God']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Immigration Reform: "My Faith, My Vote"]
[UCC News: UCC leaders laud health care passage as being of 'the realm of God']
Jonathan Edwards, teacher, missionary to the American Indians, 1758 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Spanish Class meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Haiti - An Anglican Responsibility]
[ELCA News: USAID to Purchase Cancer Equipment for Jerusalem Lutheran Hospital]
[ENS News: President signs health bill into law: Faith-based groups stay the course]
[LCMS News: Board proposes Synod join malaria initiative]
[LCMS News: LCMS issues statement on health-care reform]
[LCMS News: Black caucus honors Dickinson, elects officers]
[PNS News: Haiti's prime minister tells ACT head, elections will go ahead]
[PNS News: 'A good image': Church uses Skype to bring ministry candidates and search committee members face to face]
[UCC News: Fire destroys Cleveland's historic Euclid Avenue Congregational UCC building]
[UCC News: Chile Earthquake Response]
[UCC News: Soap Project Report]
[WCC News: Queues and prayers for water and sanitation]
Wednesday March 24, 2010
Retired's Group luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
We will gather in Community Hall for our potluck and then attend the noon Lenten service. Following the service we will return to Community Hall for dessert and fellowship. Please bring soup, salad, fruit or dessert. Please telephone or e-mail Betty Smith at 339-4733 or smithg@indiana.edu to let her know that you are planning on coming and what food item you will be bringing.
Lenten Worship at noon in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 5, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 5, followed by Haugen Vespers in the Sanctuary
[ACNS News: Bishop of the Anglican Church of El Salvador victim of an assassination attempt]
[ACNS News: Announcement from the Secretary General]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Participates in Religious Leaders Summit on HIV]
[ENS News: James 'Jay' Magness elected bishop suffragan for federal ministries]
[ENS News: David Bailey elected as bishop of Navajoland]
[ENS News: UTO study group reorganizes for triennium: Group hopes to build on legacy of 'thankful giving']
[ENS News: Bishops' theology committee publishes draft report on same-gender relationships]
[LCMS News: Delegates provide feedback on task force proposals]
[LCMS News: Book sums up Synod position on 50 topics]
[LCMS News: LCMS offers help to Chilean partner church]
[PNS News: Climate leadership from rich nations 'can build common agenda']
[PNS News: Religious freedom offers hope to Haiti in quake aftermath]
[RCA News: Reid Appointed Coordinator for Women's Ministries]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Immigration Reform: Mass for Immigrants]
[UCC News: Holy Land Christians protest Israeli police restrictions during Easter celebrations]
[UCC News: OGHS Live series concludes with fifth Lenten webcast]
[WCC News: Churches launch major humanitarian alliance]
Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Thursday March 25, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Inspired at Ecumenical Advocacy Days]
[PNS News: Ecumenism is antidote to credibility crisis, Anglican peace advocate says]
[PNS News: 'Need for immigration reform is now,' U.S. faith leaders tell White House and Congress]
[PNS News: The future is now: Youth ministry leadership training equips, energizes new generation of leaders]
[RCA News: In the ongoing humanitarian response in Haiti, 'dignity' is no mere watchword]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Psalm for Passover]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Poet on the Psalms]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pamela Greenberg Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Illuminated Psalms]
[UCC News: N.H. Conference advocates Nuclear Test Ban Treaty]
[UCC News: Revs. Sharon Watkins and Geoffrey Black Undertake Pastoral Visit to Haiti with GM Leaders]
[UCC News: Death of Barbara Dade, Former Missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo]
[UCC News: UCC, Disciples leaders visit Haiti]
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Conference Deans Meeting in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
The Annunciation of Our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday March 26, 2010
[ELCA News: Howard Hong, Lutheran, Kierkegaard Translator, Refugee Advocate, Dies]
[ENS News: Anglican Peace and Justice Network addresses human rights for women, children, migrants]
[LCMS News: LCMS, ELCH leaders attend funeral for Dr. Louis]
[LWF News: LWF Mourns Founding Figure Howard Hong: General Secretary Noko Pays Tribute to Refugee Resettlement Pioneer]
[PNS News: German Protestant church admits cases of sexual abuse]
[PNS News: Women still facing high risk of HIV/AID in Latin America and the Caribbean]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Juarez Drug Wars]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Immigrant Rights Freedom Seder]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Catholic Sexual Abuse Scandals]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pilgrimage through Holy Week]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thomas Reese Extended Interview]
[UCC News: CONAVIGUA Report on Dignity for Victims of the Internal Armed Conflict]
[UCC News: Death of Frances Thompson, Former Missionary to the Philippines]
[UCC News: The Victim, the Vulnerable, and the Pretender to the Throne]
Saturday March 27, 2010
Sunday School Easter Event This Saturday from 2-4 pm. Don't miss it
Our 1st through 6th graders are getting together Saturday, March 27th from 2 to 4 pm in the St. Thomas kitchen to apply this week's theme: serving others. The kids will be baking quiche and pastries to add to the Youth Group's inventory, as well as creating decorations for Easter morning. All are invited to attend this special event, including younger children with an adult helper. May you enjoy the fruits of our labor!
March 28, 2010
Palm/Passion Sunday (Liturgical Color: Scarlet)
Liturgy of Procession
Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud and Honor (reprinted in the bulletin)
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 351)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: God So Loved the World — John Stainer
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: At the Name of Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 416)
Sending Hymn: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 346)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Lynn Coyne
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Gene Laughman
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeter: Evelyn Niemeyer
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
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.
Liturgy of Procession
Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud and Honor (reprinted in the bulletin)
Homily: Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 351)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: God So Loved the World — John Stainer
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: At the Name of Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 416)
Sending Hymn: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 346)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Rachel Erie
Lector: Jerry Smith
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: Gloria Hitchcock
Ushers: Cindy Ohslund and Kaye Hill
Greeter: Jane Warner
Nursery: Kathy McDonald and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Altar Care: Gail Seegert and Janie Hansen and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Youth Ministry Support group meets following the late service in the conference room.
Helping your garden grow
Prepare the way for a beautiful garden and help Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU along the way. This Sunday and next (March 28 and April 4) the LCM-IU board of directors invites you to place an order for flowers to spruce up your garden. Geraniums (red, white, orange, or hot pink) are available for only $3.00 per 4" pot. Order today and then pick up your flowers at church on Sunday, May 2nd. Daffodils brighten any terrain. Prepare your landscape for the future by ordering daffodil bulbs for only $1 each (minimum 5). Your bulbs will be ready for pick up at church in the fall (late September / early October). All proceeds support LCM at IU.
Park Ridge East Association meets at 2:00 p.m.
Chamber Music at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
March 29 to April 6, 2010
Monday March 29, 2010
Monday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Executive Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Pastor's Office.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[PNS News: Supreme Court to weigh limits of Kansas church's hate speech]
[PNS News: Christians call for protest against Israeli travel permits for Easter]
[PNS News: Kidnapping a growing risk for Central American migrants crossing Mexico]
[PNS News: Resurgence in Cuba: Matanzas Seminary addresses leadership needs of rapidly growing church]
[UCC News: Euclid Avenue UCC update: 'Christ is our cornerstone']
[WCC News: Defying the Wall, Palm Sunday demonstrators break out of Bethlehem]
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the Church, 1824 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday March 30, 2010
Tuesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Spanish Class meets from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Anglican Peace and Justice Network Communique]
[PNS News: Moscow missionaries, parishioners safe after blast]
[RCA News: General Synod Council Readies for General Synod]
[RCA News: Revs. Sharon Watkins and Geoffrey Black Undertake Pastoral Visit to Haiti with GM Leaders]
[UCC News: Angola: Ecumenical Visitors Shocked by 3,000 Evictions in Lubango]
[WCC News: Letter to H.H. Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia]
Wednesday March 31, 2010
Wednesday in Holy Week (Liturgical Color: Purple)
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury - Christians need to "witness boldly and clearly"]
[ENS News: In Easter letter, archbishop of Canterbury urges prayers for world's suffering Christians]
[ENS News: In Easter message, Presiding bishop calls on Episcopalians to stretch their spiritual muscles]
[ENS News: Episcopalians' gifts head to Haiti]
[NCC News: Update: Israeli Ambassador tells Kinnamon travel restrictions have been lifted]
[PNS News: Less than half in US link Easter to the Resurrection, survey shows]
[PNS News: Celebrating gifts: Conference looks at new ways of doing stewardship, putting joy into giving]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Trimming the Nuclear Arsenals]
John Donne, priest, 1631 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Thursday 1 April 2010 08:24
