Thursday April 1, 2010
Maundy Thursday (Liturgical Color: Scarlet)
Hymn: Go to Dark Gethsemane (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 347)
The Liturgy of the Word
Sermon: "Repentence" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 358)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: organ voluntary
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 357)
Communion Hymn: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 359)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Prelude: Canzonetta, Op. 78 No. 2 — William Mathias
Hymn: Go to Dark Gethsemane (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 347)
The Liturgy of the Word
Sermon: "Repentence" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 358)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Ubi caritas — Ola Gjeilo
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 357)
Communion Hymn: Where Charity and Love Prevail (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 359)
Service of Preparation for Good Friday
The altar is stripped bare as Psalm 22 is intoned by a single voice. All
then leave in silence. Go, in the peace of Christ Jesus. The Service resumes
tomorrow, Good Friday.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Barb Unger
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Altar Care: Betty Smith and Carole Kirsch
Bread and Wine: Mark and Charlene Braun
[ELCA News: ELCA Affirms 41 Congregational 'New Starts']
[LCMS News: Johann serves as national mission consultant]
[LCMS News: Registration open for Black Ministry Convocation]
[LCMS News: CPH, LCC produce French hymnal]
[LCMS News: Free resources available for 'Pastoral Ed Month']
[LCMS News: 'Fan into Flame' tops $55.9 million, funds 29 missionaries]
[PNS News: Call renewed for a common Christian Easter calendar]
[PNS News: He lives forever: An Easter reflection]
[PNS News: Material matters: Conference looks at new ways of doing stewardship, putting joy into giving]
[UCC News: Immigrant Rights Sunday]
[WCC News: From South Africa to Palestine, a message of peace and hope]
Friday April 2, 2010
Good Friday (Liturgical Color: Black)
Sermon: "Reconciliation" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 351)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Anthem: Crux fidelis — King John IV of Portugal
Adult Choir
Hymn of the Day: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 351)
Service of Tenebrae
A Hymn of Impending Victory: Ah, Holy Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 349)
The Sanctuary is gradually darkened as the hymn comes to its end.
Worshipers are invited to silently say the Apostles' Creed and the Lord's Prayer as the seven candles are removed from the altar.
A loud noise follows removal of the seventh light. This is the sound of death being defeated in the darkness of early Easter morning.
A single light, a sign of Resurrection Hope, returns to part the darkness.
Organ Meditation: In Paradisum — Alfred Fedak
Worshipers may leave silently after the music has concluded or remain
for a time in the Sanctuary.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Betty Smith
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Synod Assembly Calendar
Breakout proposals due to Pr. Bill Gafkjen
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. George Daley Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Embryonic Stem Cell Controversy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Easter East and West]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Easter Hope in Haiti]
Saturday April 3, 2010
Organ and Brass rehearsal at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Easter brunch preparation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Kitchen
Easter Vigil at 10:00 p.m.
The Resurrection of Our Lord; Vigil of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
The Service of Light — Preparation and Lighting of the Paschal Candle
The Procession
The Service of Readings
Canticle: Cantemus Domino
Canticle: Benedicite, omnia opera
Hymn: Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 363)
Hymn: Now the Vault of Heaven Resounds (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Processional — Grayston Ives
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Crucifer: Charles Sweet
Lectors: Jane Warner, Dorothy Soudakoff and Charles Sweet
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Carol Seaman
Bread and Wine: Larry and Sue Berg
Appreciation also to others who have made special contributions to provide this Service: Crucifer, Banner Bearers, Worship Committee members, providers of the varieties of springtime flowers that add beauty to our worship setting today are provided by a number of persons who have contributed to the Easter Flower and Landscaping Fund—which also provides plants and shrubs for the lawn areas.
April 4, 2010
The Resurrection of our Lord; Easter Day (Liturgical Color: Gold)
Prelude:
Alleluia — Margaret Sandresky
This Joyful Eastertide — (arrangement Paul Bouman)
Entrata Festiva — Flor Peters
Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (arrangement Gerald Near)
Homily: "Absurd or Profound?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Thine is the Glory)
Offertory Anthem: Drei Geistliche Lieder, Op. 96: "Lord We Trust in Thy Great Goodness — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Adult Choir
Offertory Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
stanzas 1 and 4
Communion Hymn: At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Communion Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide
Communion Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
Sending Hymn: The Day of Resurrection
Messiah: "Hallelujah" — George Fredrick Handel (Congregation, Choir, Brass and Organ)
Postlude: Praise the Lord With Drums and Cymbals — Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Rebekah Sims
Lector: Mike Laros
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Barb Unger
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Prelude:
Alleluia — Margaret Sandresky
This Joyful Eastertide — (arrangement Paul Bouman)
Entrata Festiva — Flor Peters
Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today (arrangement Gerald Near)
Homily: "Absurd or Profound?" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Thine is the Glory)
Offertory Anthem: Drei Geistliche Lieder, Op. 96: "Lord We Trust in Thy Great Goodness — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Adult Choir
Offertory Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
stanzas 1 and 4
Communion Hymn: At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Communion Hymn: This Joyful Eastertide
Communion Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
Sending Hymn: The Day of Resurrection
Messiah: "Hallelujah" — George Fredrick Handel (Congregation, Choir, Brass and Organ)
Postlude: Praise the Lord With Drums and Cymbals — Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carrie Hendrickson
Lector: Jennifer Garl
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Dorothy Soudakoff
Ushers: Allen and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Deborah O'Brien
Council Coordinator: Darrell Bakken
Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Charlene Braun
Flowers: The springtime flowers that add beauty to our worship setting today are provided by a number of persons who have contributed to the Easter Flower and Landscaping Fund—which also provides plants and shrubs for the lawn areas.
Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon
Special Thanks to members of the brass ensemble :
Phil May & Lissa May, trumpet
David Pavolka, trombone
Kari Isaacson, horn
Breakfast served by the Youth Group from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Freewill offering raises money for the Youth Restricted Fund, which is dedicated for travel expenses to the ELCA Youth Gathering and other trips, and to the Lutheran Hills Campership fund.
Benedict the African, confessor, 1589 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday April 5, 2010
Church Office closed during the day
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m. in Room 11.
Amanda Brown's Voice recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: 'Fear not, for God is with us,' presiding bishop says in Easter Vigil sermon]
[ENS News: 'The Lord is with all Haitians,' Bishop Duracin says in Easter message]
[LCMS News: Fred Kuhlmann, longtime church, civic leader, dies]
[PNS News: As world remembers Romero, Salvadoran president apologizes]
[PNS News: 'Project Overture": March sadness Texas congregation's proposed overture hits a sour note]
[PNS News: Youth movement: Cuba's del Centro Presbytery flourishes with young leaders]
[RCA News: Classes Affirm Belhar Confession]
[UCC News: Fighting Erupts in Mbandaka — Home of the Community of Disciples of Christ in Congo]
Tuesday April 6, 2010
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Spanish Class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Attends Easter Prayer Breakfast at White House]
[ENS News: Easter joy comes in the midst of death: Haitian Episcopalians welcome risen Lord, pray for the future]
[PNS News: Groups press for religious freedom envoy]
[PNS News: 132 years of official Vatican documents go online]
[PNS News: 'We belong to God': Stewardship can be exciting, energizing]
[RCA News: Hope for Haiti: Black observes 'life goes on']
[RCA News: U.S. Holocaust Museum's new resource]
[RCA News: Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem March 2010 Newsletter and Easter Message]
[RCA News: "He has taken my hopelessness away" — Easter Message from Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan]
[RCA News: Easter Message of the Heads of Churches of Jerusalem]
Albrecht Dürer, 1528; Matthias Grünewald, 1529 Lucas Cranach, 1553; artists (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday April 7, 2010
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: Tanzanian Bishop, African Churches Comment on ELCA Assembly Decisions]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Hopes for Open Conversation with Tanzanian Bishop]
[ENS News: Conference to address domestic poverty]
[LCMS News: Nominations announced for president, vice-presidents]
[LCMS News: CPH offers prizes for research papers on Walther]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Ann Arbor, students 'Walk to Calvary']
[LCMS News: Sem to host 'Day of Homiletical Reflection']
[LCMS News: Open Arms conference rescheduled]
[LCMS News: Seminary offers 'CTS Answers']
[PNS News: Christian rights' body asks UN to reject new Burma poll law]
[PNS News: Grand Rapids has long history as a center of faith: Reformed bodies' reunion slated for June 18-28]
[PNS News: A new outlook: Washington church rebuilds, refocuses, reinvents]
[RCA News: Post-Easter Breakfast at the White House]
Thursday April 8, 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 Wartburg Seminary President Duane Larson Resigns Effective July 1]
[ENS News: Haiti synod participants urged to 'stand up and walk']
[ENS News: House of Deputies president launches new web pages]
[ENS News: Episcopal Church urges Census participation]
[LCMS News: Nominations announced for president, vice-presidents]
[NCC News: NCC hails American and Russian START treaty, and prays for a day when the world is free of nukes]
[PNS News: Poll: Faith groups should be last in tackling poverty]
[PNS News: Canadian rights' commission weighs in on Muslim face veil]
[PNS News: Moral politics: Presbyterians hear from Washington leaders about importance of faith in advocacy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Return to Haiti Backstory]
[WCC News: Peace workshop proposals invited, deadline extended]
[WCC News: Russia and United States "nuclear transparency" commended by WCC]
April 9 to 10, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Campus Ministry Committee meets at Butler University.
Friday April 9, 2010
Hungarian Conference Music Recital at noon
Voice Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Synod Assembly Calendar
General election nominations (names, bios) due to Pr. Rudy Mueller
[ELCA News: Valparaiso University ELCA Pastor Darlene Grega Dies]
[ENS News: Advocacy, partnerships bolstered as Sudan approaches general elections]
[PNS News: European churches join 'keep Sunday free of work' campaign]
[PNS News: In acts of kindness after a disaster, Haiti and the Dominican Republic become closer ]
[PNS News: Home sweet home: South Carolina church property hosts families while loved ones are in hospital]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rev. Mike Slaughter Interview Excerpts]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Bearing One Another's Burdens]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Stephen Ministry]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rev. Kenneth Haugk Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ginghamsburg Church and Darfur]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mezuzah]
[WCC News: Condolences on the passing away of Dr Kunchala Rajaratnam]
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, teacher, 1945 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday April 10, 2010
Our 50th Anniversary Celebration dinner will be at the Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20.00 for adults, $12.00 for children (ages 4-8) and children ages 0 - 3 are free. Immediate reservations may be made by writing a check to St. Thomas for the amount and indicating number to attend.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Finance Committee meets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Nominating Committee meets (via Webex).
Mikael Agricola, Bishop of Turku, 1557 (Liturgical Color: White)
April 11, 2010
Second Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Quintet in D: "Andantino" — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: Christ is Risen! Alleluia! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 382)
Salmo 150 — Ernani Aguiar
Adult Choir
Homily: Bishop James Stuck
Hymn of the Day: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Coronation — Craig Courtney
Adult Choir
Sarah Williams, horn
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The Pilgrim Pavement — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Adult Choir
Communion Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 379)
Sending Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
Postlude: Phoenix Processional — Dan Locklair
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Rebekah Sims
Lector: Dana Barron
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Gail Seegert
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeters: Ron and Jean Brown
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study — Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Quintet in D: "Andantino" — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Baptismal Hymn: Morning Has Broken (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 556)
Salmo 150 — Ernani Aguiar
Adult Choir
Children's Sermon: Doug Doblar
Homily: Bishop James Stuck
Hymn of the Day: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Coronation — Craig Courtney
Adult Choir
Sarah Williams, horn
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The Pilgrim Pavement — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Adult Choir
Communion Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 379)
Sending Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
Postlude: Phoenix Processional — Dan Locklair
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carrie Hendrickson
Lector: Doug Doblar
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Deb Moore
Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Greeters: Rick and Rachel Stults
Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Renée Steele
Bread and Wine: Ron and Jean Brown
Flowers: Brian and Heather Allen
"Now Thank We All Our God" — A common thread in St. Thomas' 50 years of worship
Many of the landmark worship services held at St. Thomas have included the singing of the hymn "Now Thank We All Our God" (ELW 840). It was sung at the 1959 service that called a mission developer, the 1963 sanctuary dedication service, and the 1999 organ dedication recital. This hymn is perhaps one of the most well-known in the entire world. The text was originally written as a table blessing for his family by German clergyman Martin Rinckart (1586-1649) in 1636. The powerful, uplifting nature of the text is all the more remarkable when considered along with Rinckart's personal circumstances: Eilenburg, the village in which he lived and worked, was ravaged by the ongoing Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was nearly decimated by an outbreak of the plague in 1637. It is believed that Rinckart buried almost 4,000 people that year. One is struck by the optimism and gratitude expressed in the text, in spite of the worldly circumstances surrounding its creation. The famous tune we associate with the hymn was not paired with the text until about 1647, first published by Johann Crüger in his collection Praxis Pietatis Melica, which was the most important Lutheran hymnal of the 17th century.
Patrick Pope
Special thanks to the instrumentalists participating in today's worship services:
Kevin Künkel, cello
Rebekah Sims, clarinet
Sarah Wangberg, violin
Sarah Williams, horn
We welcome through Holy Baptism Kiptyn Boggess Hanna, son of Shane and Laura Hanna, born October 22, 2009 and Ella Lynn Sturdevant, daughter of Wesley and Angels Studevant, born January 26, 2010. Grandparents are Darrell and Kathleen Boggess.
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration
Reception between services
Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Early Music Concert at 5:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Religion Communicators Council Honors Lutheran Communicators]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Adopts Significant Revisions to Ministry Policies]
Monday April 12, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ENS News: Missionary returns to post-quake Haiti: Progress made, much to be done, Holding says]
[PNS News: African religious leaders call for strong arms trade treaty]
[PNS News: Growth spurt: Church growing rapidly in Manchuria region of northeast China]
[WCC News: Congolese church and government representatives to discuss human rights]
Tuesday April 13, 2010
Andrew Chislett's DM Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Three Organ Voluntaries
Psalm 124 (After David Peebles)
O God Abufe (After John Fethy)
All Sons of Adam (After an Anon. Sixteenth-Century Motet)
Peter Maxwell Davies
Two Organ Pieces
Reliqui Domum Meum
Veni Creator Spiritus
Peter Maxwell Davies
Variations and Fuge on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
(transcription Rachel Laurin, Op. 11)
Johannes Brahms
Spanish Class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Armed militia storm Bukavu bishop's home at night]
[ENS News: Michelle Obama, Jill Biden visit Haitian diocese's quake survivor camp]
[PNS News: Polish churches unite in grief over president, disaster victims]
[PNS News: A resurrection story: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the General Assembly stated clerk]
[PNS News: Mission: support — Houston church encourages, collects prayers in light of possible NASA layoffs]
[UCC News: Language of God ad launch imminent]
[UCC News: Support U.S. Humanitarian and Development Assistance for Haiti]
[UCC News: Report on Visit to the Internally Displaced People in Lubango, Angola]
[WCC News: WCC offers condolences to Poles]
Wednesday April 14, 2010
[LCMS News: Saxon Memorial opens for season]
[LCMS News: LCMS chaplains to give audio Bible messages to troops]
[LCMS News: Fire damage extensive at Illinois church]
[LCMS News: Youth Gathering offering to support relief, outreach]
[LCMS News: Statement discusses ELCA decision to ordain homosexuals]
[PNS News: Women's ordination issue not on World Session agenda, Adventist president says]
[PNS News: Christian Films: A 60-year survey]
[UCC News: Western China quake death toll at 400, rescue efforts underway]
[UCC News: China Earthquake Response]
Thursday April 15, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Early bird registration discount ends
[PNS News: Obama shifts tactics on Muslim outreach]
[PNS News: Pope names Hispanic to lead nation's largest diocese]
[PNS News: Strength in numbers: Seven Pennsylvania congregations join to reach un-churched in area ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tariq Ramadan: Muslims and the West]
[UCC News: EPES: Program Helps Children Recover Emotional Health After Earthquake in Chile]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anthony Shadid on Iraq]
[WCC News: Asian Christian assembly heads for prophetic witness and reconciliation]
April 16 to 17, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council meets in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel.
Friday April 16, 2010
Hungarian Conference Concert at noon in the Sanctuary
Synod Assembly Calendar
Lunch Conversation requests due to Pr. Bill Gafkjen
Celebration of Ministries table reservation requests due to Pr. Bill Gafkjen or April Lynch
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Revises Spending, Synod Mission Support Plans]
[ELCA News: ELCA Council Authorizes Rite, Receives Report on 'Bound Conscience']
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Expresses 'Confident Hope' for Church's Future]
[ELCA News: ELCA Provides $50,000 for Earthquake Response in China]
[NCC News: Chemberlin: churches find Obama memorandum on patient visits 'enhances the common good']
[NCC News: Ben Hooks' message of peace and justice was inseparable from the gospel of Christ]
[PNS News: The Board of Pensions offers personal health record and $100 health stewardship incentive]
[UCC News: UCC leaders applaud presidential order on patient visitation]
Saturday April 17, 2010
Bloomington Community Band Clinic 9:00 a.m. to noon in Heritage Hall.
Columbarium garden design group meets at 10:30 a.m.
April 18, 2010
Third Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — (arrangement Kevin Sadowski)
Entrance Hymn: Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 847)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 30
Homily: "Jesus and Hospitality" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 389)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: With High Delight, Let Us Unite — (arrangement Barry L. Bobb)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 826)
Communion Hymn: With High Delight Let Us Unite (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 368)
Sending Hymn: The Church of Christ in Every Age (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 729)
Postlude: This is the Feast— (arrangement Charles Callahan)
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Barb Unger
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Kay Isaacson
Ushers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Greeters: John and Renée Steele
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
Sunday Church School from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation Class — Youth Room
High School Youth — Room 13
Adult Bible Study — Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata in G: "Allegro con spirito" — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sarah Wangberg, violin
Entrance Hymn: Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 847)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 30
Homily: "Jesus and Hospitality" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 389)
Responses to the Word
Reception of New Members
Offertory Anthem: Go Into the World — Natalie Sleeth
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 826)
Communion Hymn: With High Delight Let Us Unite (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 368)
Sending Hymn: The Church of Christ in Every Age (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 729)
Postlude: Sonata in G: "Allegro"— Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sarah Wangberg, violin
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Tim Climis
Lector: Lyman Hitchcock
Acolyte: Jshua Melton
Server: Doug Doblar
Ushers: Kaye Hill and Cindy Ohslund
Greeter: Rebecca Dilger
Nursery: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: David Nixon
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Flowers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Columbarium Garden Task Force meets at 12:30 p.m.
New members being received today are:
Kimberly Filiatrault
Aaron and Ashleigh Bachert
Homeward Bound Walk will take place on Sunday. April 18th, noon to 3 p.m. 27% of Monroe County's population is in poverty. All of the funds raised by the 5K Bloomington walk stay in the community. Sign-up and learn more online at www.homewardboundindiana.org/bloomington
Youth Group meets today following the late service for lunch and then a hike in the Deam Wilderness. Please bring $5 for lunch, water, sunscreen, and bug spray for the hike.
Monday April 19, 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.
Sister Parish Interest Group meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[PNS News: Churches wrestle with drop in donations]
[PNS News: Rwanda president critical of churches, while they praise him]
[PNS News: The intersection of memory and hope: Columbia Theological Seminary prepares for inauguration ]
[RCA News: The Cookie Lady!]
[UCC News: Installation weekend packed with memorable events]
Olavus Petri, priest, 1552; Laurentius Petri, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1573 (Liturgical Color: White)
April 20 to May 2, 2010
Tuesday April 20, 2010
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Spanish Class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Mission Support Table meets (via Webex)
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury: Video Address to the Global South Gathering]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Diocese Bishop Dies Returning from Poland President's Funeral]
[ELCA News: ELCA Ministries Among Possible Fund Recipients Through 'Thrivent Choice']
[NCC News: Ecumenical leaders recall Dorothy I. Height as a tireless supporter of church unity]
[PNS News: Religious leaders praise Obama's hospital visitation directive]
[PNS News: 219th General Assembly committee leadership named: Moderators and vice-moderators chosen for 18 committees]
[PNS News: Surprised by joy: Steve Hayner inaugurated as ninth President of Columbia Seminary]
[RCA News: Earthquake Rocks Remote Area of China]
[UCC News: Former Missionary Receives Ontario's Highest Honor]
Wednesday April 21, 2010
Gables Homeowners Association meets at 6:30 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Approval of draft agenda, 2011 budget proposal, Compensation Guidelines, etc.
Resolutions from all but conferences due to Pr. Rudy Mueller or Karen Eppert
List of nominees and biographies due to Pr. Bill Gafkjen or Danielle Burrus
[ELCA News: Valparaiso University Names Interim ELCA Pastor to Chapel Staff]
[LCMS News: Thrivent members can vote for donations]
[LCMS News: Convention Workbook to be mailed by May 1]
[LCMS News: Nagy to succeed Weber as Shanghai principal]
[LCMS News: Muslim outreach is focus of Lay Bible Institute]
[LCMS News: CPH offers sex ed resources in Spanish]
[LCMS News: Dr. Richard Schlecht, former Michigan DP, dies]
[LCMS News: Universities, sems invited to 'Sleep Out to End Malaria']
[PNS News: UCC, shunned by networks, takes inclusive message to Internet]
[PNS News: Religion and media increasingly converging, says U.S. researcher]
[PNS News: The Heart Is Not a Size: Young adult novel inspired by Presbyterian mission trip to U.S./Mexico border]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary expresses dismay over recent Israeli military order]
Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1109 (Liturgical Color: White)
April 22 to 24, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Candidacy Meeting and Panels
Thursday April 22, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ELCA News: David Tiede Named Interim President of Wartburg Theological Seminary]
[PNS News: Tackling climate change is one way to 'love thy neighbor']
[PNS News: Crossing Borders conference issues statement on immigration reform]
[PNS News: Crossing borders ... encountering God: Three-day conference explores U.S.-Mexico issues]
[WCC News: WCC president Anastasios of Tirana decorated for inter-religious efforts]
[WCC News: WCC congratulates new UCC leader]
[WCC News: At People's Conference, Christians commit to help Mother Earth]
Friday April 23, 2010
Darren Miller's Junior Voice Recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ACNS News: Global South's final statement calls for greater holiness, purpose and discipline]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Youth Lead Efforts to Fight Malaria, Build Awareness]
[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Organization Responds to Pension Plan Lawsuit]
[PNS News: Buddhists, Christians work together to help China quake victims]
[PNS News: Women for peace: NEST hosts third annual women's event for Iraqi Presbyterians]
[PNS News: The boat is gone: Wade says this is 'not your mother and fathers's church anymore']
[RCA News: There Is No Law]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Muslim Home Schooling]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Haiti: A Personal Journey]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Laity and the Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal]
Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday April 24, 2010
Shelley Ploss' Masters Voice Recital at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Kickoff Breakfast at Lutheran Hills on Saturday, April 24, 9:00 a.m. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky are reverting back to congregational ownership, support, and governance. Join the LOMIK Board of Directors, Director Mark Radloff, and Camp Managers for a free breakfast, tee shirt, and to hear how you can help with 2010 camp property projects. Please RSVP by phone or email: (260)667-7750 or lom-ik@juno.com
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Worship for Mission Event at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lafayette IN.
A Still More Excellent Way Lafayette: Contemporary Music, Luther and the Future of the Church. Register online for this event.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Renewing Mission Table meets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room.
April 25, 2010
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude:
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need — (arrangement Louie L. White)
All Things Bright and Beautiful — (arrangement Robert J. Powell)
Brother James' Air — (arrangement Gerald Near)
Entrance Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 879)
Homily: "Sacred Soil" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: All Creatures, Worship God Most High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 835)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Creation Hymn — Craig Courtney
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The King of Love, My Shepherd Is (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 502)
Communion Hymn: On What Has Now Been Sown (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 550)
Sending Hymn: Let All Things Now Living (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 881)
Rogation Service
Please process to the Prayer Garden with the soil you may have brought from home.
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Rachel Erie
Lector: Kris Stewart
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeter: Shirley Mingee
Nursery: Ute Coyne
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Sunday Church School at 10:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) — next to the Nursery
Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in the Education Wing.
Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Mary Sasse
Flowers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Annual Program Meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Pastor's Farewell Luncheon at 12:00 p.m.
St.Mark, Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)
April 26 to September 6, 2010
Pastor Lyle McKee's sabbatical
Monday April 26, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Go Yamamoto and Friends Baroque Chamber Music at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Provides Grant for Mississippi Tornado Response]
[NCC News: Religious leaders say new Arizona immigration law is unjust, dangerous and contrary to biblical teaching]
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[PNS News: Law and (Presbyterian) order: Retired detective rededicates himself to the office of elder]
Tuesday April 27, 2010
Taylor Richardson's Cello Recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Spanish Class at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
[PNS News: Missing in action — Merritt: to reach young adults, the church must recognize their challenges ]
[PNS News: Don Marsh is dead at 86: Church musician was half of Avery and Marsh songwriting duo]
[PNS News: The feeding of the 90,000: Sunday worship at the world's largest Presbyterian church]
[RCA News: Illinois Church Embraces People in Recovery]
[UCC News: Debut of StillSpeaking Magazine stirs souls, pleases eyes]
April 28 to 29, 2010
The Ninth Day of Ridvan
Wednesday April 28, 2010
Joseph Beutel's Masters Voice Recital at 7:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Herman Cauble, Former Lutheran Bishop of South Carolina, Dies]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Call for Protection of Christians in Iraq]
[LCMS News: Women hear, discuss leadership issues at WLI event]
[PNS News: 'South Park' creators to take Mormons to Broadway]
[PNS News: NCC asks U.S. officials to protect Iraq Christians]
[PNS News: Christian films: A 60-year survey]
[PNS News: Maggie Lauterer is third GA moderator candidate: Pastor endorsed by Presbytery of Western North Carolina]
[UCC News: UCC's Southwest Conference, racial justice ministries decry Arizona's immigration bill]
[UCC News: Institute on Christian-Muslim Relations for Pastors, Pastoral Workers, Imams, and Muslim Community Leaders]
Thursday April 29, 2005
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Leadership Support meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel.
[ELCA News: ELCA Prayer Network Offers Comfort, Hope]
[ELCA News: ELCA Pastor, Physician in Guyana Combines Spiritual, Medical Well-Being]
[ELCA News:
William
Hamm Named to Lead Lutheran Educational Conference of North America
[ENS News:
'Called
to Serve' addresses urban, rural poverty connections, church as community anchor]
[LCMS News:
Women discuss
leadership issues at WLI conference]
[LCMS News:
'National
Offering' to support Synod vision]
[LCMS News:
LCMS, ELCH
build homes for Haitians]
[PNS News:
'A
different world is possible': Accra Confession calls for
economic, ecological justice]
[PNS News:
Standing
where God stands: Allan Boesak speaks of history, importance
of Belhar Confession]
[PNS News:
Crossing
Borders: photo essay — A border encounter between
Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Mexico]
[WCC News:
Churches
in the Great Lakes region commit to promote human rights]
Catherine of Siena, teacher, 1380 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday April 30, 2010
Elizabeth Pearse's Masters Voice Recital at 5:00 p.m.
[ACNS News: Continuing Indaba: web pages now available]
[ENS News: EPPN calls for temporary halt to student deportations]
[NCC News: Mar Thoma Diocese of North America and Europe raised $131,775 for Haiti earthquake relief]
[RCA News: Church's Move Reshapes Its Ministry]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News:
Arizona
Immigration Law
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News:
Texas
Textbook Controversy
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News:
Mary
Karr
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News:
Mary
Karr Extended Interview
[UCC News:
UCC
leadership encourages immigration reform, blasts Ariz. law]
Last update: Saturday 1 May 2010 11:45
