St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Bloomington IN (ELCA)

A day for children (ages 1-10) and parents where all the fun stuff of camp is packed into one Saturday from 10:00 am. to 3:00 pm. Activities include: camp hiking tour, arts & crafts, swimming (be sure to bring your swim suit and towel), lunch, campfire program, games, and lots more. The entire day is FREE for the entire family!

June 13 to 18, 2010

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

A week geared for young teens entering grades 7-9, involving more advanced activities and more individual choice than for younger campers. Activities included: Bible study, canoe/hiking trips, swimming, a cookout/campout, campfire programs, and special evening activities. $295.

June 13, 2010

The Third Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 11) (Liturgical Color: Green)

Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord," and you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Psalm 32: 5)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude in g — Johannes Brahms

Entrance Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 434)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: 2 Samuel 11: 26 — 12: 10, 13-15

Responsive Reading: Psalm 32

Second Lesson: Galatians 2:15-21

Holy Gospe: Luke 7:36 — 8: 3

Homily: "Encounters With God" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: Healer of Our Ev'ry Ill (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 612)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland — Dietrich Buxtehude

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 658)

Communion Hymn: O Christ, Our Hope (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 604)

Sending Hymn: Savior, Again to Your Dear Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 534)

Postlude: Grand Chorus, Op. 18 No. 1 — Alexander Guilmant

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski

Lector: Lynn Coyne

Acolyte: Drew Stults

Server: Kathleen Boggess

Ushers: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman

Nursery: Pauline Caldwell

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Prelude in g — Johannes Brahms

Entrance Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 434)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: 2 Samuel 11: 26 — 12: 10, 13-15

Responsive Reading: Psalm 32

Second Lesson: Galatians 2:15-21

Holy Gospel: Luke 7:36 — 8: 3

Homily: "Encounters With God" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: Healer of Our Ev'ry Ill (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 612)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland — Dietrich Buxtehude

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 658)

Communion Hymn: O Christ, Our Hope (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 604)

Sending Hymn: Savior, Again to Your Dear Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 534)

Postlude: Grand Chorus, Op. 18 No. 1 — Alexander Guilmant

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Margrethe O'Connor

Lector: Darrell Bakken

Acolyte: John Isaacson

Server: Rita Pavolka

Ushers: Cindy Ohslund and Kaye Hill

Greeters: John and Renée Steele

Nursery: Doug Doblar and Sydney Arnold

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Carole Kirsch

Bread and Wine: Jaydene Laros

Flowers: Jim and Sandy Pankow

There will be a reception for the Sowinski family with a party following late worship service at the home of Jane Warner on Lake Lemon.

Our thanks to guest organist Hanna Viljanen-Powell

[ELCA News: Wolfgang Herz-Lane Elected Bishop of ELCA Delaware-Maryland Synod]

[ENS News: Presiding bishop preaches at Southwark Cathedral in London]

[RCA News: General Synod Elects New President]

Monday June 14, 2010

Bloomington Community Band rehearses in the Sanctuary.

[ELCA News: ELCA Leaders Honor Concordia College President at Memorial Service

[PNS News: Supreme Court will have no Protestants. Does it matter?]

[PNS News: Pope concludes 'Year for Priests' with sexual abuse apology]

[PNS News: Spreading the news: Presbytery moderator brings back knowledge gained from stewardship conference]

[PNS News: GA committee leadership is complete: 18 Assembly Committees will consider business of 219th assembly]

[UCC News: Unified Governance Working Group invites feedback through June 30]

Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379; Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389; Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, Macrina, teacher, c.379 (Liturgical Color: White)

Tuesday June 15, 2010

Census Bureau meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.

[ELCA News: ELCA Welcomes Dialogue, Consultation with RCA, Reformed Church Partners]

[PNS News: VA Supreme Court sides with Episcopal Church in property battle]

[PNS News: Church agency warns Kyrgyzstan violence may spread]

[PNS News: Seattle Presbytery ordains PC(USA)'s first Iranian pastor: Mansour Khajepour to serve First Church in Fort Scott, Kan.]

[RCA News: Vander Wal Elected Vice President]

[RCA News: 2010 General Synod Summary]

[UCC News: Rethinking church: UCC leaders wrestle with framing a future]

[UCC News: Success of 'Stillspeaking Voices' campaign is loud and clear]

[WCC News: Ecumenical delegation expresses solidarity towards Haitians]

Corpus Christi - Catholic Christian

Wednesday June 16, 2010

Funeral Consumers Alliance meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.

[ELCA News: Bread for the World, Heifer International Leaders Share World Food Prize]

[ENS News: Executive Council begins four-day meeting: Council gets updates on Haiti, San Joaquin dioceses]

[ENS News: Lambeth Palace tells presiding bishop not to wear symbol of office: Jefferts Schori carries mitre during recent visit to Southwark Cathedral]

[ENS News: Protestants, Evangelicals and Catholics form atypical alliance on immigration reform]

[ENS News: Communion secretary general due to attend Executive Council meeting]

[LCMS News: Va. Supreme Court sides with Episcopal Church]

[LCMS News: Volunteers save World Mission $53,000-plus in '09]

[LCMS News: Missouri Synod poised to help in oil-spill 'storm']

[PNS News: Southern Baptists meet, trying to combat stagnation]

[PNS News: Churches to pursue rights cases under new Philippines's president]

[PNS News: Still time to pledge: Musician asks for pledges to fund CD, pledges percentage to Presbyterian Hunger Program]

[PNS News: Reformed Women Gather in Grand Rapids: Conference kicks off Uniting General Council of global Reformed bodies]

[UCC News: UCC-based forum at center of day-laborer dispute in Northern Virginia]

[WCC News: Haitians rebuild their churches, look towards the future with hope]

Thursday June 17, 2010

Youth Group volunteers at MCUM from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

[ENS News: Refugee advocates prepare for World Refugee Day]

[PNS News: Gulf spill seeps into spiritual life]

[PNS News: Blasts at Kenyan Christian prayer rally kill seven]

[PNS News: Reformed reunion: WARC, REC to merge to form World Communion of Reformed Churches]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anecdotes of the Spirit]

[WCC News: WCC welcomes coming into being of new World Communion]

[WCC News: Eradicating poverty is possible — with political will and moral courage ]

[WCC News: Haiti urgent needs require worldwide ecumenical support]

Friday June 18, 2010

[ACNS News The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea elects a new Archbishop]

[ELCA News: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Comments on World Refugee Day]

[ELCA News: Gary Wollersheim Re-elected Bishop of ELCA Northern Illinois Synod]

[ELCA News: One ELCA Member Dies, Many Lose Property in Minnesota Tornados]

[ENS News: Secretary general says Episcopal Church should have expected consequences for Glasspool consecration: Kearon describes 'problem of increased and growing diversity in the Anglican Communion]

[LCMS News: Former Nebraska president Eldor Meyer dies]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Jailhouse Chaplain]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Adoption Ethics]

[WCC News: Open letter from WCC general secretary about Haiti]

[WCC News: WCC mission body to revamp ecumenical understanding of mission for the 21st century]

Saturday June 19, 2010

Youth summer picnic from 5:00 p.m. to whenever at the North Shelter at Bryan Park, to welcome new youth group members and all interested folks.

June 20 to 25, 2010

Reading Camp "CADETS" at Lutheran Hills

Reading Camp is an initiative by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod designed to give tools and hope for a better future to 4th and 5th graders ladding behing their peers in reading skills. Professional teachers conduct the program, assisted by volunteer "Cadets," older high school and college students (ages 17-22) from synod congregations with an interest in elementary education. "Cadets" work with the teachers they are partnered with for 3 hours each morning and interact with students throughout the day on general camp activities, including leading "Read Aloud" story sessions each evening. Contact Reading Camp Director, Cleo Swager (260) 456-3168 for more information and a special application packet. NO COST.

PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $295.

PILGRIMS (Grades 1-3) at Lutheran Hills

A great first camp experience for those entering grades 1-3. A shortened week allows four busy days of general camp activities geared towards a young age group. Enrollment is limited in order to keep living groups small and allow for extra individual attention. Activities: arts and crafts, singing, Bible study, games, swimming. $150.

June 20, 2010

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 12) (Liturgical Color: Green)

I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. (Psalm 22: 22)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Chorale and Aria — Kevin J. Sadowski

Entrance Hymn: When Morning Gilds the Skies (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 853)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Isaiah 65: 1-9

Responsive Reading: Psalm 22: 19-28

Second Lesson: Galatians 3: 23-29

Holy Gospel: Luke 8: 26-39

Homily: "Driving Out Demons" — Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 843)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: In Paradisum — Gabriel Fauré

Carolyn Sowinski, soprano

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 620)

Communion Hymn: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 332)

Sending Hymn: God of Grace and God of Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 705)

Postlude: Toccata — Kevin J. Sadowski

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Eric Isaacson

Lector: Gail Seegert

Acolyte: Joshua Lipe

Server: Jean Brown

Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering

Greeter: Evelyn Niemeyer

Nursery: Nancy Winningham

Council Coordinator: Pauline Caldwell

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Chorale and Aria — Kevin J. Sadowski

Entrance Hymn: When Morning Gilds the Skies (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 853)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Isaiah 65: 1-9

Responsive Reading: Psalm 22: 19-28

Second Lesson: Galatians 3: 23-29

Holy Gospel: Luke 8: 26-39

Homily: "Driving Out Demons" — Pastor Kelli Skram

Hymn of the Day: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 843)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: O My Saviour — Gordon Young

Lynae and Carolyn Sowinski, soprano

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Anthem: In Paradisum — Gabriel Fauré

Carolyn Sowinski, soprano

Communion Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 620)

Communion Hymn: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 332)

Sending Hymn: God of Grace and God of Glory (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 705)

Postlude: Toccata — Kevin J. Sadowski

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Doug Doblar

Lector: Charles Sweet

Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist

Server: Nancy Winningham

Ushers: Dave and Rita Pavolka

Greeter: Deb Moore

Nursery: Jane Warner and Haley Garl

Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka

Altar Care: Kay Isaacson and Marilyn Harder

Bread and Wine: Darrell and Kathleen Boggess

Flowers: Bob Cutter

Monday June 21, 2010

Pipe Organ Encounter from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Summer Solstice

[ELCA News: ELCA Leaders to Revise 2010 Churchwide Budget, to Create Restructuring Plan]

[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Provides Grant, Follow-up to Minnesota Tornadoes]

[ENS News: ENGLAND: Canterbury, York to propose amendments to women bishops legislation]

[PNS News: It's hats-off to female bishop, and not in a good way]

[PNS News: Religious leaders to raise voices as G8 meets in Canada]

[PNS News: Solid steps in Cuba consolidate strategic alliance around theme of women, gender]

[PNS News: World Communion of Reformed Churches is born: New global body embraces 80 million Reformed Christians]

Onesimus Nesib, translator, evangelist, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)

Tuesday June 22, 2010

Pipe Organ Encounter from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

[ENS News: CANADA: Faith leaders gather to push G8, G20 nations for change]

[ENS News: SOUTHERN OHIO: Franklinton CycleWorks offers self-sufficiency, transportation]

[PNS News: New Orleans clergy cool to idea of armed parishioners]

[PNS News: Canadian Anglicans defer decision on same-sex unions issue]

[PNS News: Linked together: Smaller-membership churches explore cooperative ministry at event]

[PNS News: Nyomi, van Houten look to future of WCRC union: Outgoing leaders call for best of predecessor organizations to go forward]

[WCC News: Losing paradise]

[WCC News: Conference to explore contemporary North American responses to war]

[WCC News: New World Communion of Reformed Churches a source of inspiration, WCC says]

Wednesday June 23, 2010

Pipe Organ Encounter from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

[ELCA News: Rossing Scholarships Awarded to Students Studying Physics at ELCA colleges]

[LCMS News: Concordia Seminary to host theological symposium]

[LCMS News: Youth Gathering to offer 90-plus servant events]

[LCMS News: CPH releases 'PrayNow' application for iPhone]

[PNS News: Mormons agree to pay fine over support for Prop. 8]

[PNS News: World Council of Churches encourages 'build' on Haiti land]

[PNS News: Wrapped with a message: Groups knit rainbow scarves for GA, call for inclusion of LGBT members]

[PNS News: Children help usher in new era for Reformed churches: 3,000 attend celebratory worship service at Calvin College]

[UCC News: Two UCC pastors receive Yale Divinity School awards]

[WCC News: Youth at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC)]

[WCC News: A story of faith-based resilience in Haiti]

Thursday June 24, 2010

Pipe Organ Encounter from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

[ELCA News: Lutherans Address HIV Epidemic in the Caribbean, Latin America]

[ENS News: Presiding bishop commences visit to Australia, New Zealand]

[PNS News: Muslim families proving vital in war against terror]

[PNS News: Presbyterian church in India to 'discipline' homosexuals]

[PNS News: Do you have Calvin on the brain? Swiss journalists develop playful test to measure Reformer's influence]

[PNS News: Six degrees of cooperation: Wisconsin's Pioneer Parish is thriving group]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Anthony F. Lang Jr: Authority, Afghanistan, and Obama]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: George R. Lucas Jr: Petraeus, Afghanistan, and the Ethics of Military Anthropology]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Howard Rhodes: "A Closely Managed Mess" in Afghanistan]

[UCC News: Reformed communions merge at Michigan assembly]

[WCC News: Youth voices on mission were heard at Edinburgh 2010]

[WCC News: WCC general secretary to meet Russian Patriarch Kirill]

The Nativity of John the Baptist (Liturgical Color: White)

Friday June 25, 2010

Pipe Organ Encounter from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

[ACNS News: Solidarity Statement with the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe]

[ELCA News: ELCA Montana Synod an Example of 'Ecumenical Hospitality']

[PNS News: Oil spill prompts environmental soul-searching]

[PNS News: US faith groups give G20 nations failing grade on poverty]

[PNS News: What commissioners and advisory delegates do at GA: Elected participants have duties before, during and after the Assembly]

[PNS News: Celebration of a century: First Chinese Presbyterian carries on mission of outreach to new immigrants]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Norman Fischer on Meditation]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Norman Fischer Extended Interview]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Informed Consent and Medical Research]

[UCC News: WOW satisfies Church House employees' appetite for exercise]

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530; Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the Church, 1560 (Liturgical Color: White)

Saturday June 26, 2010

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 10:30 a.m.

[ELCA News: Stephen Marsh Resigns as Bishop of ELCA Southeast Michigan Synod]

June 27 to July 2, 2010

PIONEERS (Grades 4-6) at Lutheran Hills

A lively week packed with activities for upper elementary youth entering grades 4-6: hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible study, singing, campfire programs, small group and all camp games. $295.

TRAILBLAZERS (Grades 7-9) at Lutheran Hills

June 27 to July 1, 2010

Everyone from age 3 through grade 6 is invited to join us for a week filled with hands-on activities at RENEW: THE GREEN VBS, Sunday, June 27 through Thursday, July 1 from 5:30 until 8:00 pm. Student registration forms and volunteer sign up sheets are available in the narthex. Invite your friends, grandkids, and neighbors! Contact Tiffany Shupe (tkshupe@comcast.net) or Kelli Skram (kskram@indiana.edu) for more information.

June 27, 2010

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 13) (Liturgical Color: Green)

I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16: 8)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Variations on "St. Anne" — Paul Manz

Entrance Hymn: Praise and Thanks and Adoration (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 783)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21

Responsive Reading: Psalm 16

Second Lesson: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25

Holy Gospel: Luke 9: 51-62

Homily: "A Ruined Life?" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 810)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Win feste Burg ist unser Gott — Dieterich Buxtehude

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Wlk With You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 818)

Communion Hymn: O Bread of Life From Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 480)

Sending Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 805)

Postlude: Sortie — Noel Rawsthorne

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Eric Isaacson

Lector: Mike Laros

Acolyte: David Polansky

Server: Jean Brown

Ushers: Lynn and Ute Coyne

Greeter: John and Renée Steele

Nursery: Evelyn Niemeyer

Council Coordinator: Kim Filiatrault

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Variations on "St. Anne" — Paul Manz

Entrance Hymn: Praise and Thanks and Adoration (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 783)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21

Responsive Reading: Psalm 16

Second Lesson: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25

Holy Gospel: Luke 9: 51-62

Homily: "A Ruined Life?" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: O Jesus, I Have Promised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 810)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Win feste Burg ist unser Gott — Dieterich Buxtehude

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Wlk With You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 818)

Communion Hymn: O Bread of Life From Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 480)

Sending Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 805)

Postlude: Sortie — Noel Rawsthorne

Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram

Deacon: Doug Doblar

Lector: Rita Pavolka

Acolyte: Haley Garl

Server: Kathy McDonald

Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller

Greeter: Rick and Rachel Stults

Nursery: Sarah Isaacson and Ben Eichmiller

Council Coordinator: Rachel Wheeler

Altar Care: Mary Sasse and Marilyn Harder

Bread and Wine: Lynne and Ute Coyne

Flowers: Eric and Kari Isaacson

Vacation Bible School 2010 Begins This Evening

Everyone from age 3 through grade 6 is invited to join us for a week filled with hands-on activities at RENEW: THE GREEN VBS, from 5:30 until 8:00 pm. Student registration forms and volunteer sign-up sheets are still available in the narthex.

Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, 444 (Liturgical Color: White)

Monday June 28, 2010

Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls Oil Spill in Gulf 'Heartbreaking']

[ELCA News: ELCA Churchwide Organization Seeks Dismissal of Claims in Pension Plan Suit]

[ENS News: Presiding bishop experiences manaakitanga — hospitality — of New Zealand province]

[LWF News: Young Adults Hold LWF Pre-Assembly in Dresden]

[PNS News: Is criticism of Israel anti-Semitic?]

[PNS News: U.S. 'broke commitment' on visas for global church gathering]

[PNS News: Officers of new global Reformed organization elected: South African Presbyterian elected president of WCRC]

[PNS News: Arizona Presbyterians resist new immigration law: 'We need to act out of our faith and not out of fear']