May 1 to 2, 2010
The Twelfth Day of Ridvan
Saturday May 1, 2010
Kristopher Simmons' Masters Voice recital at 2:00 p.m.
LCM/IU drop-off for yard sale 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall
"Join Hands" Service Day at Lutheran Hills
Rachel Erie's last voice recital is at 1 pm in Ford-Crawford Hall in the Music School. Following my recital, there will be a Graduation Open House party at her condo (1319 S Cobble Creek Circle in Stella Ridge) from 3 to 7 pm. All are welcome to stop by at any time and enjoy food and celebrate my last year in Bloomington. I will be moving to Milwaukee, WI June 1,2010.
St. Philip and St. James, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)
May 2, 2010
Sixth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Now Thank We All Our God — (arrangement Paul Manz)
Entrance Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 619)
(stanzas 1-4, 7-8)
Homily: "Living Tomorrow...Today" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 377)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! — (arrangement Robert J. Powell)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 708)
Communion Hymn: Awake, O Sleeper, Rise From Death (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 452)
Sending Hymn: We Know That Christ is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)
Postlude: Toccata on "Old Hundreth" — Michael Buekhardt
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Walt Wood
Acolyte: Bailey Arnold
Server: David Ellies
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
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 Students meet in the Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 12.
Adult Bible Study — Room 11.
Culture of Conversation- today 9:45 am in the sanctuary- Hear about Lutheran Campus Ministry's recent spring break trip to Ocean Springs, Mississippi where they worked to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Now Thank We All Our God — (arrangement Paul Manz)
Entrance Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 619)
(stanzas 1-4, 7-8)
Homily: "Living Tomorrow...Today" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 377)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: If Ye Love Me — Thomas Tallis
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 708)
Communion Hymn: Awake, O Sleeper, Rise From Death (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 452)
Sending Hymn: We Know That Christ is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)
Postlude: Toccata on "Old Hundreth" — Michael Buekhardt
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Tim Climis
Lector: Kari Isaacson
Acolyte: Shelby Crouch
Server: Charles Sweet
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Greeter: Barb Unger
Nursery: Jane Warner and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Altar Care: Janie Hansen and Mary Sasse
Bread and Wine: John and Renée Steele
Flowers: Steve and Janie Hansen
The rose on the altar announces the birth of Makayla Grace, born April 17 to Aaron and Ashleigh Bachert. Aaron and Ashleigh became members of our congregation (in absentia) on April 18.
This morning we recognize our graduating and departing IU students, some of whom are with us for the last time today. Join us for an informal grad-recognition reception in the narthex between services, provided by LCM staff, board and students.
The Mission Endowment Fund Committee will be meeting on Sunday, May 2 after second service. Persons interested in submitting proposals should turn them in to the church office by Friday, April 30. Forms are available from the church office. Thank you.
Youth Group Records Night from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 3, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Election meal preparation for poll workers in the Kitchen
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Express Concern for Israeli Orders' Effect on Palestinians]
[PNS News: Panel faults Obama for lagging on religious freedom]
[PNS News: Thai church leaders say justice needed to solve crisis]
[PNS News: A beautiful day in the neighborhood: At Mr. Roger's church, balancing old traditions and new needs pays off]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Abraham Foxman on the Boundaries of Civility]
[UCC News: Lynn Redgrave, actor and UCC member, dies at 67]
Tuesday May 4, 2010
Election meal preparation for poll workers in the Kitchen
Spanish Class at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Worship Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
[ELCA News: Bradley Schmeling, Darin Easler to be Reinstated to ELCA Clergy Roster]
[ELCA News: ELCA Leaders to Respond to Actions, Comments by Lutherans in Africa]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Provides Emergency Grant for Tennessee Floods]
[PNS News: 2010 Walton Award winners announced: Four NCDs receive $50,000 each to further local mission]
[PNS News: Stairway to heaven: Worship with a North Korean house church]
[PNS News: Tennessee churches inundated by floods: Middle Tennessee Presbytery, PDA assessing damage, needs]
[RCA News: East Coast and West Coast Pastors Gather]
[UCC News: Sacred Conversation on Race: The journey continues]
[UCC News: Possibility to add sparkle to Florida sun at General Synod 28]
[UCC News: UCC anticipates supply of aid as Gulf oil spill continues out of control]
[WCC News: Up close at nuclear treaty summit, churches find positive signs]
Monica, mother of Augustine, 387 (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday May 5, 2010
Men's Group meets at 8:00 p.m.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Mailing of Bulletin of Reports
Approval copy of material for information packet due to Pr. Bill Gafkjen or Ted Miller
[ELCA News: ELCA, LCMS Leaders Discuss Theological Implications of '09 Assembly Actions]
[ELCA News: Mississippi Lutherans Open Camps for Volunteers in Oil Spill Cleanup]
[ENS News: Faith leaders push for climate, energy legislation in the Senate]
[LCMS News: Lutherans invited to pray for LCMS convention]
[LCMS News: CLC discusses theological implications of ELCA actions]
[LCMS News: CTCR adopts environment report, proposes Bylaw change]
[LCMS News: Conference supports LCMS songwriters, congregations]
[NCC News: Kinnamon, McCullough ask President Obama to end restrictions on religious travel to Cuba]
Thursday May 6, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ENS News: 'A situation of the heart': Haitian and U.S. Episcopal school form partnerships for next generation]
[ENS News: Receding Tennessee flood waters reveal death, damage]
[LCMS News: FCC approves transfer of KFUO-FM license]
[PNS News: Standing together: Colombia Accompaniment Program to expand presence, work for peace, human rights]
[PNS News: "Flood mud" in Bellevue: Nashville Presbyterians turn out to aid storm clean-up effort]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Wendell Berry: "Now We're Hearing from the World"]
[WCC News: Study guide to help prepare world convocation on peace]
[WCC News: Greek church ready to stand by the people in tough times]
Friday May 7, 2010
ELCA News: [Lutheran Services in Tennessee Announces Flood Volunteer Information]
[ENS News: Presiding bishop asks Episcopalians to pray for Tennesseans following devastating flooding]
[ENS News: Gulf Coast weighs response to oil spill, readies for action]
[NCC News: NCC applauds President's cancer panel for highlighting links to chemical exposure]
[PNS News: Workplace religious freedom bill finds revived interest]
[PNS News: Biblically-inspired traditional cakes spread across Japan]
[PNS News: Staying at the table: Atlanta Presbyterians ponder Civil Unions/Christian Marriage report]
[PNS News: More with less: Cuba's Havana Presbytery adds new congregation, outreach ministries]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Cambodian Children's Fund]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Priest and the People]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Praying for an End to Nuclear Weapons]
Saturday May 8, 2010
Julian of Norwich, renewer of the church, c. 1416 (Liturgical Color: White)
May 9, 2010
The Sixth Sunday of Easter (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude and Aria — Robert J. Powell
Entrance Hymn: That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 384)
Homily: "Pausing for Peace" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Come Down, O Love Divine (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 804)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: O All Ye Nations — Heinrich Schütz
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Spirit of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 405)
Communion Hymn: When Peace, Like a River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 785)
Sending Hymn: Glories of Your Name are Spoken (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in E-flat — David N. Johnson
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: Kay Isaacson
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Charlene Braun
Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Greeters: Steve and Janie Hansen
Nursery: Evelyn Niemeyer
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
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 Students meet in the Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 12.
Adult Bible Study — Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude and Aria — Robert J. Powell
Entrance Hymn: That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 384)
Children's Message
Homily: "Pausing for Peace" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Come Down, O Love Divine (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 804)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: When Peace, Like a River — (arrangement Craig Phillips)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O Spirit of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 405)
Communion Hymn: When Peace, Like a River (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 785)
Sending Hymn: Glories of Your Name are Spoken (printed in the bulletin)
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in E-flat — David N. Johnson
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Rachel Erie
Lector: Charles Sweet
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Katie Anderson
Ushers: Dean and Sydney Arnold
Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor
Nursery: Heather Allen and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Darrell Bakken
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Craig and Kathy McDonald
ECHO Plant Sale in the Narthex
Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf, renewer of the church, hymnwriter, 1760 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday May 10, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: Murray Finck Re-Elected Bishop of ELCA Pacifica Synod]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Publications Among Associated Church Press Winners]
[ENS News: LOUISIANA: Morris K. Thompson consecrated as diocese's 11th bishop]
[ENS News: LOS ANGELES: Newport Beach breakaway congregation again asks California Supreme Court to hear property claim]
[PNS News: 'Just peace' needed in Afghanistan, says world churches' leader]
[PNS News: Philadelphia pastor fifth to stand for moderator: Presbytery to vote on endorsement May 25]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Stephen Prothero: All Religions Are Not the Same]
[UCC News: Online education holds promise for UCC seminaries; profit may come later]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary to speak at the "Kirchentag"]
[WCC News: WCC Living Letters team to visit Nigeria]
[WCC News: It is time to talk about the rights of "climate refugees"]
Tuesday May 11, 2010
Spanish Class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[PNS News: Workplace religious freedom bill finds revived interest]
[PNS News: S. African 'green bishop' wants rich to repay 'ecological debt']
[PNS News: Generation to generation: Retired missionaries Sam and Eileen Moffett help others pursue service abroad ]
[RCA News: New Jersey Churches Move to "Unbind the Gospel"]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: God's prose and America's pen]
[UCC News: UPDATE: Gulf of Mexico oil spill response anticipated]
[WCC News: Taking the pulse of the ecumenical movement]
Wednesday May 12, 2010
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Named VOAD's 2010 'Member of the Year']
[LCMS News: Advisory concerns wireless microphones]
[LCMS News: 'Reporter,' 'Lutheran Witness' win ACP, EPA awards]
[LCMS News: Malaysians establish Lutheran pregnancy resource center]
[PNS News: For shy worshippers, church can be overwhelming]
[PNS News: Church campaigners join multi-nation survey of British election]
[PNS News: Looking for 500 voices: COLA seeks singers for large choir for GA opening worship]
[PNS News: Clean-up continues: Nashville churches, PDA work to respond to, assess flood damage ]
[PNS News: GAMC confirms new deputy executive for mission: Dermody wants PC(USA) to be a 'turn-around denomination']
[UCC News: Worship service lifts up Asian Heritage Month]
[WCC News: Churches and peacemakers unite in prayer, education and advocacy for peace in Palestine-Israel]
[WCC News: Consultative meeting will promote justice tourism for pilgrims to Palestine-Israel]
[WCC News: Iraqi church leaders call for end to violence]
Thursday May 13, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Last day of guaranteed rooms at the Embassy Suites and Hilton
[ENS News: Bishops to go ahead with Arizona meeting despite immigration law outcry]
[PNS News: NCC asks U.S. officials to protect Iraq Christians]
[PNS News: Welcoming to all: GA Disability Task Force assesses, modifies meeting spaces]
[UCC News: Roundtable explores churches role in Internet technology use]
Friday May 14, 2010
[ELCA News: Lutherans Renew Worship with 'Partners in Evangelical Worship']
[ELCA News: Marcus Lohrmann Re-elected Bishop of ELCA Northwestern Ohio Synod]
[NCC News: Archbishop Demetrios of America welcomes NCC delegation]
[NCC News: NCC urges Congress to take immediate action on climate to protect vulnerable communities]
[RCA News: Pastors Find Healing, Support in Network]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Trial]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Spiritual Direction]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A High Court with No Protestants]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Drones and the Ethics of War]
[UCC News: Arizona immigration legislation elicits widespread protest]
Saint Matthias, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)
Saturday May 15, 2010
[ENS News: Diane Bruce, Mary Glasspool consecrated bishops in joyous celebration in Los Angeles diocese]
[WCC News: Concern for the poor in the land of the rich]
May 16, 2010
Seventh Sunday of Easter — Ascension Sunday (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Sonata No. 4 in e, BWV 528: "Allegro" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)
Homily: "Departure and Blessing" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Son of God, Eternal Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 655)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song — (arrangement Mark Sedio)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 403)
Communion Hymn: Lord, Who the Night You Were Betrayed (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 463)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
Postlude: Sonata No. 4 in e, BWV 528:
"Andante" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kris Stewart
Lector: David Ellies
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Martha Selk
Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering
Greeter: Kay Isaacson
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
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
High School Class
Adult Bible Study — Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Cello Suite No. 3 in C, BWV 1009: "Sarabande" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)
Homily: "Departure and Blessing" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Son of God, Eternal Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 655)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Life Together — Brian and Sherry Pearson
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether — Harold Friedell
Adult Choir
Communion Hymn: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 403)
Sending Hymn: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
Postlude: Sonata No. 4 in e, BWV 528:
"Andante" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Rachel Erie
Lector: Naomi Sveholm
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Allen Mayfield
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeters: Jerry and Betty Smith
Nursery: Doug Doblar and Ben Eichmiller
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Jean Brown
Bread and Wine: Vicki Polansky
ECHO Plant Sale in the Narthex
Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Monday May 17, 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.
[PNS News: Researchers probe whether, why, "free will" exists]
[PNS News: Church leaders concerned about Philippines' new president]
[WCC News: Ecumenism is beacon of hope for the churches]
[WCC News: Ecumenical celebration welcomes Living Letters team in Nigeria]
May 18 to 20, 2010
Tuesday May 18, 2010
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, 1160 (Liturgical Color: Red)
[ACNS News: Winston Halapua becomes third Archbishop]
[PNS News: 'Just peace' needed in Afghanistan, says world churches's leader]
[RCA News: Caring Community Leads to Revitalization on Staten Island]
[RCA News: Fusion of Worship with Justice: An Aspect of the Belhar Confession]
[UCC News: Musicians National Network event explores new directions]
[WCC News: Living Letters solidarity visit to Tuvalu]
[WCC News: Message of the presidents of the WCC at Pentecost 2010]
Wednesday May 19, 2010
[LCMS News: Miss America 2009 to speak at LWML convention, share story in 'Quarterly']
[LCMS News: Wheat Ridge invites grant proposals, offers 'health study']
[LCMS News: Ethiopian church head meets with LCMS leaders]
[LCMS News: LCMS families among victims of Tennessee floods]
[LCMS News: Dr. Quentin Wesselschmidt, sem prof, dies]
[LCMS News: CPH releases 'Journey into Prayer']
[NCC News: With 100,000 Americans shot by a gun every year, NCC Governing Board calls for end to gun violence]
[NCC News: NCC pastoral letter urges President and Congress to assure equal access to education for all children]
[PNS News: Evangelicals take aim at one of their own]
[PNS News: Iraqi church leaders call for end to violence]
[PNS News: A landmark dispute: NYC church building is designated landmark, despite protests from congregation]
[RCA News: Visions of Earth]
[WCC News: Honorary doctorate for WCC vice-moderator Gennadios of Sassima]
[WCC News: Looking for peace with justice]
[WCC News: Governor of Nigeria's troubled Plateau State receives WCC delegation]
[WCC News: WCC calls on parties to Thailand's conflict to negotiate, abandon violence]
Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday May 20, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Resolutions from conferences due to Pr. Rudy Mueller
[ELCA News: ELCA Worshiping Communities Intent about being Welcoming]
[NCC News: China Christian Council delegation renews friendship with NCC in NYC]
[WCC News: Praying together calls us to be one — book launch at German ecumenical convention]
[WCC News: German ecumenical convention sends message of hope]
[WCC News: Message of the presidents of the WCC at Pentecost 2010]
Friday May 21, 2010
Synod Assembly Calendar
Pre-Assembly Registration closes (including meals)
Deadline for 650 copies of materials for information packet to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 4800 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076; (859) 441-2848
[ENS News: EPPN urges support for Environmental Protection Agency]
[PNS News: Cardinals at odds with each other over sexual abuse allegations]
[PNS News: Message of the presidents of the WCC at Pentecost 2010]
[PNS News: Hopeful changes: New dean at Johnson C. Smith seminary to step up recruitment, communication, alumni network]
[RCA News: Church Delivers a Good Night's Sleep]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gossip]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Churches and Arizona Immigration Law]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Juvenile Sentencing Decision]
Helena, mother of Constantine, c. 330 (Liturgical Color: White)
May 22 to 23, 2010
Declaration of the Bab
Saturday May 22, 2010
Prayer Shawl ministry meets at 10:30 a.m.
[ELCA News: First Lutheran Church, Maquoketa, Iowa, Recipient of 'Good Steward Award']
[ENS News: Utah diocese elects Scott B. Hayashi as bishop]
May 23, 2010
Day of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Chorale Variations on "Veni, Creator Spiritus" — Maurice Duruflé
(alternating Adult Choir and Organ)
Entrance Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 394)
stanzas 1 - 6
Homily: "Inspired Speech" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 400)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Come Down, O Love Divine — Charles Beaudrot
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 404)
Communion Hymn: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)
Sending Hymn: O Day Full of Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 627)
Postlude: Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV 631 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Bryce McKee
Lector: Dale Ludwig
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Shirley Mingee
Ushers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Greeter: Kent and Barb Unger
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Pauline Caldwell
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.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Chorale Variations on "Veni, Creator Spiritus" — Maurice Duruflé
(alternating Adult Choir and Organ)
Entrance Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 394)
stanzas 1 - 6
Homily: "Inspired Speech" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 400)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Come Down, O Love Divine — Charles Beaudrot
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Erbarme dich, mein Gott — Johann Sebastian Bach
Carrie Hendrickson, soprano
Sarah Wangberg, violin
Communion Hymn: Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 404)
Communion Hymn: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)
Sending Hymn: O Day Full of Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 627)
Postlude: Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV 631 — Johann
Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Emily Garl
Acolyte: Joshua Lipe
Server: Carol Seaman
Ushers: Deborah Owens and Kaye Hill
Greeter: Tim and Jennifer Garl
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Susan Lehr
Bread and Wine: Evelyn Niemeyer
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
All of the organ music today is based on the ancient Gregorian chant melody, "Veni, Creator Spiritus", or "Come Holy Ghost". The melody dates from around the 9th century and its authorship is attributed to the Frankish Benedictine monk, Rhabanus Maurus, who late became a German archbishop. Martin Luther included the German translation of the text (Komm, Gott Schöpfer) in his 1543 hymbook, Geistliche Lieder. Both the chant and metricized versions are included in the ELW, and can be found at numbers 577 and 578.
Thanks to our various language readers:
Dawn Bakken, Latin; Larry Berg, Norwegian; Tim Climis, Arabic; Rachel Erie, Italian, Carol Seaman, Japanese; Naomi Sveholm, Spanish; Reneé Steele, French; Charles Sweet, Russian; and Nancy Winningham, German.
Sunday School children serving today are:
(8:30) Erica Goldsworthy, Madelyn Shupe, Haley Stults, Drew Stults and Andrew Goldsworthy
(11:00) Bailey Arnold
Monday May 24, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m.
[PNS News: U.S. Jews fight Israeli laws on conversion]
[PNS News: Church leaders call for restraint after Madagascar pastor shot]
[PNS News: CWS, NCC ask Obama to end restrictions on religious travel to Cuba]
[PNS News: No man's land: PC(USA) delegation visits, prays at Korea's DMZ]
[UCC News: Turkish prime minister takes new initiative on Christian rights]
Nicolaus Copernicus, 1543; Leonhard Euler, 1783; teachers (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday May 25, 2010
[ELCA News: Two Dismissed Pastors, Others Welcomed to ELCA Clergy Roster]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Meets with African, Asian Church Leaders]
[ENS News: NAVAJOLAND: Bishop-elect David Bailey completes successful consent process]
[NCC News: Compelling television viewing from the National Council of Churches]
[PNS News: Two patriarchs meet in Moscow, stress unity, fend-off secularism]
[PNS News: Poll: U.S. Catholics unsatisfied with abuse response]
[PNS News: Spiritual farming: Farmer emphasizes respect, healing, stewardship of land at conference]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Apology and Remembrance]
[UCC News: Fundraising for UCC ad in Arizona's statewide newspaper nearing goal, $4,000 still needed]
[WCC News: Call on Holy Land pilgrims to work for peace]
Wednesday May 26, 2010
[ELCA News: Texas Lutheran University President Ann Svennungsen Resigns]
[ELCA News: New Federal Rule Bans Use of Some Wireless Microphones]
[NCC News: The Interchurch Center in New York is rededicated after its first 50 years]
[PNS News: If there's a 'just way' way to wage war, what about ending one?]
[PNS News: Last detained U.S. missionary returns home from Haiti]
[PNS News: California pastor 6th to stand as moderator: Presbytery to vote on endorsement June 9]
[PNS News: 'Grace relates to place': Eco-Stewards program connects young adults with faith, earth]
[WCC News: WCC Living Letters team calls on religions to work for peace in Nigeria]
Thursday May 27, 2010
[ELCA News:
Pennsylvania
ELCA Member Inspires Others with New Arm, Hands
[LCMS News:
LCMS logo
cross approved for veterans' graves]
[LCMS News:
COP places
156 ministry candidates]
[LCMS News:
Board adopts
$87.6 million Synod operating budget]
[LCMS News:
Committees
propose 104 resolutions for convention (Part 1)]
[LCMS News:
Committees
propose 104 resolutions for convention (Part 2)]
[PNS News:
Evangelicals
find new unity on immigration]
[PNS News:
Church
welcomes 14-year jail sentence for Malawi gay couple]
[PNS News:
Building
community: PDA joins in rebuild with ecumenical partners in
Cedar Rapids, IA]
[UCC News:
Challenges
and change define UCC National Office budget]
[WCC News:
Development
and justice needed to address communal conflicts in Nigeria]
[WCC News:
WCC
welcomes Turkish move to protect religious minorities' rights]
[WCC News:
WCC
mourns Corrymeela Community leader David Stevens]
John Calvin, renewer of the Church, 1564 (Liturgical Color: White)
May 28 to 29, 2010
Ascension of Baha'u'Ullah
Friday May 28, 2010
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Pentecost letter to the Anglican Communion]
[ELCA News: ELCA Global Seminary Teachers Take Pride in Nurturing Future Pastors]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's Pentecost letter to the Anglican Communion]
[ENS News: Canterbury proposes resignation of ecumenical commission members]
[PNS News: As tensions simmer, interfaith efforts ramp up dialogue]
[PNS News: World churches' head calls for talks to end Thailand violence]
[PNS News: Always enough: 125 years of faithful Presbyterian ministry in small-town Alaska]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religious Hiring Rights]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Moral Wounds of War]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Sharing the Burden of War]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Stanley Carlson-Thies Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Barry Lynn Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jonathan Shay Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Nancy Sherman Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lt. Col. Eric Olsen Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Michael Abbatello Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ed Tick Extended Interview]
Saturday May 29, 2010
Members of St. Thomas are invited to the Open House Reception celebrating Tom Sowinski's graduation from Bloomington High School North from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sowinski's home.
Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, 1637 (Liturgical Color: White)
May 30, 2010
The Holy Trinity (Liturgical Color: White)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "Holy, Holy, Holy": "Prelude, Chorale, Interlude, Adagio" — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 413)
Homily: "Mindful of the Mysteries, Great and Small" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Come, Thou Almighty King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 408)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Partita on "Holy, Holy, Holy": "Trio" — Charles Callahan
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: All Glory Be to God on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 410)
Communion Hymn: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 412)
Sending Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 414)
Postlude: Partita on "Holy, Holy, Holy": Toccata — Charles Callahan
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Sarah Wangberg
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Kris Stewart
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeter: David Ellies
Nursery: Tiffany Shupe
Council Coordinator: Dean Arnold
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Partita on "Holy, Holy, Holy": "Prelude, Chorale, Interlude, Adagio" — Charles Callahan
Entrance Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 413)
Homily: "Mindful of the Mysteries, Great and Small" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Come, Thou Almighty King (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 408)
Recognition of High School Graduates
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Partita on "Holy, Holy, Holy": "Trio" — Charles Callahan
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: All Glory Be to God on High (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 410)
Communion Hymn: Come, Join the Dance of Trinity (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 412)
Sending Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 414)
Postlude: Partita on "Holy, Holy, Holy": Toccata — Charles Callahan
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Betty Smith
Lector: Eric Isaacson
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Deborah Owens
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Marilyn Kelly
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: Susan Goldsworthy
Flowers: Lindsey and Dawn Smith
Why do we celebrate Trinity Sunday?
The first Sunday after Pentecost has come to be known in many western liturgical churches as Trinity Sunday. It is one of the few observations in the church year that honors an idea or a reality, but not an actual event or individual. One way to understand the mystery of the Trinity is to begin with the Holy Spirit and work in reverse; the Holy Spirit leads us to Jesus Christ, the son, who shows us what the Father is like. The term "Trinity" never appears in the Bible; it was probably first used by the early theologian Tertullian (160-225 A.D.) to describe the co-existence of the three persons of God as described in the New Teastament. Those of us who have ever witnessed a baptism are familiar with the Trinitarian baptismal formula of "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost" found in Matthew 28: 19. In the Augsburg Confession of 1530, one of the primary documents of the Lutheran faith, we find written in the first article: "there is one divine essence which is called and which is God, eternal, incorporated, indivisible, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness, the maker and preserver of all things, visible and invisible. Yet there are three persons, of the same essence and power, who are also co-eternal: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit". [condensed from elca.org and Sundays and Seasons.
Monday May 31, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Visit of Mary to Elizabeth (Liturgical Color: White)
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