St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Bloomington IN (ELCA)

We welcome through holy baptism, Makayla Grace Bachert, daughter of Aaron and Ashleigh Bachert, born April 17. Makayla's sponsors are her aunts: Alison Martinez, Rachel Bachert, Shelley Brown and Morgan Campen.

[PNS News: Cynthia Bolbach elected Moderator on fourth ballot: elder from national capital presbytery prevails over five ministers]

July 5 to 10, 2010

Sr. High Servant Camp at Lutheran Hills

A Monday afternoon through Saturday afternoon camp week that includes familiar camp activities with a "servant" theme. High school campers will assist with Habitat-For-Humanity type Humanity service projects in the Lutheran Hills area and with general on-site camp property projects. Participants must be entering grades 10-12. $295.

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.

Monday July 5, 2010

Church Office Closed

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

[LWF News: New Reformed Church Body Brings 'Richness' to Ecumenism, Says LWF General Secretary]

[WCC News: African theologian analyzes links between religion, politics and violence]

Tuesday July 6, 2010

Yoga class at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Greets New Roman Catholic Christian Unity Leader]

[ENS News: Presiding bishop preaches in Brisbane, Australia]

Jan Hus, martyr, 1415 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Wednesday July 7, 2010

[ELCA News: Juan Cobrda, Former Bishop of ELCA Slovak Zion Synod, Dies]

[LCMS News: New LCMS missionaries are young, enthusiastic]

[LCMS News: LCMS member named 'Coach of the Year']

[LCMS News: Conference to study impact of classical languages]

[LCMS News: Concordia, Mequon, offers nursing conference]

[WCC News: WCC congratulates the president of new world church body]

[WCC News: Migration: churches as bridges over fear and prejudices]

July 8 to 9, 2010

Martyrdom of the Bab

Thursday July 8, 2010

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

Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 11.

Friday July 9, 2010

[ACNS News: Churches and schools protecting thousands of youngsters from human trafficking during World Cup]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Lincoln Electric]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Cartoonist Patrick McDonnell]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Gulf Oil Spill Ethics]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Paul Wolpe Extended Interview]

Saturday July 10, 2010

[LCMS News: Delegates discuss restructuring in open hearings]

[LCMS News: Worship service reflects LCMS Convention theme]

July 11 to 16, 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

July 11, 2010

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 15) (Liturgical Color: Green)

Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. (Psalm 25: 4)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Meditation, Op. 32 — Alexander Glazunov

Rachel Slough, violin

Entrance Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 836)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Responsive Reading: Psalm 25: 1-9

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 1-14

Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37

Homily: "A Good Samaritan Crossover Hit" — Reverend Lynn James

Hymn of the Day: O Christ, Your Heart, Compasionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Nine Pieces for Organ: "Pasticcio" — Jean Langlais

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 708)

Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 472)

Sending Hymn: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 551)

Postlude: Carillon — Louis Vierne

Presider: Pastor Lynn James

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Dana Barron

Acolyte: John Isaacson

Server: David Ellies

Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen

Greeters: Mike and Jaydene Laros

Nursery: Tiffany Shupe

Council Coordinator: Pauline Caldwell

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

The Liturgy is reprinted from the liturgy booklet Now the Feast and Celebration.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — (arrangement Michael Burkhardt)

Entrance Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 836)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Responsive Reading: Psalm 25: 1-9

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 1-14

Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37

Homily: "A Good Samaritan Crossover Hit" — Reverend Lynn James

Hymn of the Day: O Christ, Your Heart, Compasionate (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 722)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Nine Pieces for Organ: "Pasticcio" — Jean Langlais

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 708)

Communion Hymn: Eat This Bread (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 472)

Sending Hymn: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 551)

Postlude: Carillon — Louis Vierne

Presider: Pastor Lynn James

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Kathy McDonald

Acolyte: Nick May

Server: Gloria Hitchcock

Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield

Greeter: Deborah O'Brien

Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky

Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham

Altar Care: Janie Hansen and Mary Sasse

Bread and Wine: Kent and Barb Unger

Flowers: Martha and Carol Seaman

Youth Support Group meets at 11:30 a.m.

[ENS News: Nerva Cot Aguilera, Latin America's first woman bishop, dies at 71]

[LCMS News: Bible study focuses on reconciliation]

[LCMS News: Kieschnick formally opens Synod's 64th regular convention]

[LCMS News: Lutherans in black ministry question future representation]

Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, c. 540 (Liturgical Color: White)

Monday July 12, 2010

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

[ENS News: Church of England advances plans for women bishops: Legislation passes with minor amendments, heads to dioceses for approval]

[RCA News: Discipleship Leads to New Outreach]

Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931 (Liturgical Color: White)

Tuesday July 13, 2010

Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

[ACNS News: Archbishop Orombi's Message to the Nation after the bomb blasts of July 11th]

[ELCA News: Three ELCA Members Perish in Oklahoma Plane Crash]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Says Time for Immigration Reform is Now]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Offers Best Wishes to New LCMS President-Elect]

[ELCA News: LCMS Convention Responds to 2009 ELCA Human Sexuality Decisions]

[LCMS News: Synod responds to ELCA's actions on homosexuality]

[LCMS News: Convention delegates elect praesidium]

[RCA News: HOPE Prayerline: Inviting Intercessors and Prayer Leaders to Grow in Prayer]

Wednesday July 14, 2010

Mission Committee meets at 6:45 p.m. in Room 11.

[ELCA News: ELCA's Dana College Suspends Operations]

[ELCA News: Marj Leegard, Lutheran Woman Today Columnist, Dies]

[ENS News: General Theological Seminary leaders say money secured for upcoming school year: Remaining debt still looms, interim president tells students]

[LCMS News: Reports describe recruitment effort, endowment campaign]

[LCMS News: Int'l LLL President reports on ministries]

[LCMS News: Bible study emphasizes forgiveness within families]

[LCMS News: Kober calls for repentance and forgiveness in congregations]

[LCMS News: Southern California church recognized for church planting]

[LCMS News: Memorial service held July 14]

[LCMS News: Delegates support 'harmony' study, ecclesiastical supervision]

[LCMS News: LCMS Board of Directors members elected]

[LCMS News: LCMS convention honors three 'Fan into Flame' congregations]

[LCMS News: Fan into flame report: $58.9 million raised]

[LCMS News: Convention supports chaplains, veterans; outreach to Muslims]

[LCMS News: Task force to study higher education efficiencies]

[LWF News: Lutherans Meet in Germany for LWF Eleventh Assembly: Archbishop of Canterbury to Deliver Keynote Address in Stuttgart]

Thursday July 15, 2010

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

Circles Initiative meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Rooms 15 and 16.

[ELCA News: Lutherans to Meet in Germany July 20-27 for LWF Eleventh Assembly]

[ELCA News: LCMS Convention Votes to Continue Cooperative Work with ELCA]

[LCMS News: LCMS convention adopts congregational, district resolutions]

[LCMS News: Delegates address life issues, human trafficking, malaria]

[LCMS News: Convention recognizes special guests]

[LCMS News: Taylor advocates forgiveness in communities]

[LCMS News: CTCR to develop guidelines for inter-Lutheran social work]

[LCMS News: 'Red chair' videos feature forgiveness stories]

[LCMS News: Delegates adopt four 'ecclesial' resolutions]

[LCMS News: Haitian Lutherans thank LCMS for response to earthquake]

[LCMS News: Thrivent CEO addresses convention]

[LCMS News: Convention adopts improved procedures]

[UCC News: Task force begins work on economic justice covenant program]

[WCC News: Orthodox women seek "theology of healing"]

Friday July 16, 2010

[ELCA News: ELCA, United Methodist Church Embark on New Relationship]

[ENS News: Hurricane Katrina recovery camps due to shut down in August]

[LCMS News: Kober denounces unreconciled relationships]

[LCMS News: Delegates support Wittenberg project]

[LCMS News: Convention delegates complete balloting]

[LCMS News: Delegates address prison ministry, violence/child abuse]

[LCMS News: Convention continues actions on structure]

[LCMS News: Dog tags 'tell' stories of three LCMS military chaplains]

[LCMS News: Delegates revise sem, university bylaws]

[LCMS News: LCMS convention updates articles of incorporation]

[LCMS News: Johann leads service of reconciliation]

[LCMS News: Delegates OK call for 'time limitations' study]

[LCMS News: Restructuring, governance floor committee nears completion of work]

[LWF News: Lutheran Youth Find Unity in Faith and Action: Preserve the Faith, Namibian Bishop Urges LWF Pre-Assembly]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Ethical Eating]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Abraham Verghese]

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

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Abraham Verghese Extended Interview]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Haiti Six Months Later]

[UCC News: Haitian recovery marked by many small successes]

Saturday July 17, 2010

The Retireds' Group will travel to McCormick's Creek State Park and have dinner at the Canyon Inn at 5:30 p.m. Following dinner, we will attend the Bloomington Community Band Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your family and friends. Please let Jane Warner know if you will be joining us for dinner at the lodge. Jane will need to make reservations for dinner. Also let Jan know if you would like to carpool to the event.

Bring a folding lawn chair for comfortable seating.

Hannah Powell's doctoral organ recital at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Prelude and Fugue in g, WoO 10

Johannes Brahms

Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland

Dieterich Buxtehude

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern

Dieterich Buxtehude

Toccata and Fugure in d, BWV 565

Johann Sebastian Bach

Pasticcio

Jean Langlais

Sonata No. 2 for Organ

Paul Hindemith

Grand Chorus, Op. 18 No. 1

Alexandre Guilmant

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Renewing Mission Table meets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the downstairs conference room at the Synod Lutheran Center.

[LCMS News: Delegates vote to appoint Hispanic ministry strategist]

[LCMS News: Delegates adopt six resolutions on theology and church relations]

[LCMS News: Delegates authorize audits of outgoing boards, administration]

[LCMS News: Convention supports 'pastoral formation']

[LCMS News: Convention addresses omnibus resolutions]

[LCMS News: Kieschnick closes convention with words from St. Paul]

Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, 1566 (Liturgical Color: White)

July 18 to 23, 2010

Performing Arts Camp at Lutheran Hills (Grades 4-10)

A special week offered at Lutheran Hills. Performing Arts Camp is for youth who love singing and performing. Campers spend 4-5 hours each day working on a high energy Christian musical. A final choreographed production is presented to parents, families, and participants of XYZ Day on Friday afternoon, July 31 at 1:30 pm. $295.

Guitar Camp at Lutheran Hills (Grades 6-9)

A week for beginning guitarists who want to learn to play their favorite camp songs, refine guitar skills, or simply want to learn playing the guitar for the first time. Along with the usual great camp activities, participants spend three hours daily in class. Luke Simpson, professional bluegrass musician, will lead the program and be assisted by other guitar-playing summer staff. Participants will take home a personal copy of the camp songbook, give a guitar concert at a local nursing home, and play a concert for family members prior to Friday afternoon pickup on July 31. (This same program is also offered at Lake Luther, July 5-10). $295.

July 18, 2010

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 16) (Liturgical Color: Green)

O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? (Psalm 15: 1)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Two Settings of "Liebster Jesu, Wir sind hier" — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Dearest Jesus, At Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 520)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Genesis 18: 1-10a

Responsive Reading: Psalm 15

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 15-28

Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42

Homily: "A Basket of Summer Fruit" — Reverend Joe Emerson

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Calls Us; o'er the Tumult (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Be Thou My Vision — (arrangement Donald Busarow)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)

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

Sending Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 545)

Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D — Georg Philip Telemann

Presider: Reverend Joe Emerson

Deacon: Kathleen Boggess

Lector: Barb Unger

Acolyte: Bailey Arnold

Server: Martha Selk

Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki

Nursery: Pauline Caldwell

Council Coordinator: Liz Gaskins

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Trio in E-flat, Op. 40: "Andante" — Johannes Brahms

Sarah Williams, horn; Sarah Wangberg, violin; Patrick Pope, piano

Entrance Hymn: Dearest Jesus, At Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 520)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Genesis 18: 1-10a

Responsive Reading: Psalm 15

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 15-28

Holy Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42

Homily: "A Basket of Summer Fruit" — Reverend Joe Emerson

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Calls Us; o'er the Tumult (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Be Thou My Vision — (arrangement Donald Busarow)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 793)

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

Sending Hymn: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 545)

Postlude: Trumpet Tune in D — Georg Philip Telemann

Presider: Reverend Joe Emerson

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Dawn Bakken

Acolyte: Shelby Crouch

Server: Nancy Winningham

Ushers: Deborah Owens and Kaye Hill

Greeter: Rebecca Dilger

Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald

Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka

Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Marilyn Kelly

Bread and Wine: Steve and Janie Hansen

Flowers: Lyman and Gloria Hitchcock

We welcome this morning Reverend Joe G. Emerson. Pastor Emerson is a retired United Methodist Minister. He was the Senior Pastor at St. Mark's United Methodist Church from 1959-1967. After retirement, he served as a part time staff member of First United Methodis Church from 1994-2008. He is the President of the Board of the Shalom Community Center and chaplain of Beck Chapel on the Indiana University campus.

Youth minister Doug Doblar's farewell

There will be a reception between services. Following the late service there will be a party on Lake Lemon at the home of Jane Warner. Please bring food to share, swim suit, towel, sunscreen etc. There will be tubing, skiing, pontoon boating and lots of other activities.

You're Invited to a Picnic

Thrivent Financial is hosting a picnic for all members of local chapter congregations — you do not need to be a Thrivent member to attend. The picnic will be held at Karst Farm Park, just west of Highway 37 near the airport, in Shelter #2 beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 18. Free food and drink — fried chicken, grilled hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and cole slaw — so please come join us, bring your family and, if you wish, a dessert to share.

Monday July 19, 2010

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

Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.

[ELCA News: Lutherans Remind New Orleanians that 'They are not Forgotten']

[ELCA News: LCMS Convention Requests 'Thorough Response' to ELCA Social Statement]

[ELCA News: Robert Vogel Appointed Interim President at Texas Lutheran University]

[PNS News: Preacher re-enactor brings age-old gospel to battlefields]

[PNS News: YMCA world council meets in Hong Kong, chooses Norwegian head]

[PNS News: Orthodox women seek 'theology of healing']

[PNS News: Tebbe named president of Forman Christian College and Friends organization: will move to Lahore, Pakistan in 2011 to succeed Peter Armacost]

[WCC News: Justice is at heart of HIV commitments, multi-faith conference hears]

July 20 to 27, 2010

Lutheran World Federation's 11^th Assembly meets in Stuttgart

Tuesday July 20, 2010

Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

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

[ELCA News: Lutheran World Federation Assembly Focused on Alleviating Hunger]

[ELCA News: ELCA Sierra Pacific Synod to Receive Seven Pastors by 'Rite of Reception']

[PNS News: Methodists study the hallmarks of healthy churches]

[PNS News: Faith leaders warned on statements about HIV/AIDS]

[PNS News: PC(USA)-backed financial disclosure legislation passes: anti-corruption measure requires energy, mining companies to reveal payments to foreign governments for natural resources]

[PNS News: Rising from ashes: from fire to factionalism, Hoonah church has survived it all]

[UCC News: Faith Practices, a comprehensive educational tool for churches, now available]

[WCC News: Taking water to the Jordan]

Wednesday July 21, 2010

St. Marks United Methodist Women invite the women of St. Thomas for Fun, Fashion, and Fellowship at 2:00 p.m. in St. Mark's Garton Hall.

Christopher and Banks Style Show — Colorful and stylish clothes that appeal to women beyond college age. Cookies and lemonade, door prizes, good conversation with new and old friends from all over Bloomington.

Freewill offering to be sent to Guatemala. Please call St. Thomas office by July 16^th to make your reservation.

Recital at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

[ELCA News: Lutheran World Federation Meets In 'Confident Hope,' Says President]

[ENS News: Presiding bishop to be featured in live webcast July 28: Event kicks off series of conversations]

[ENS News: Tutu 'saddened' by Obama's decision to cut HIV/AIDS spending]

[LCMS News: Youth Gathering generates $42 million in New Orleans]

[LCMS News: Harrison names top assistants]

[LWF News: Five churches in Asia join LWF: Membership Reaches 145 Churches and 70.1 Million Members]

[PNS News: Musicians gather to shepherd future of hymnody]

[PNS News: Survey of British Jews finds majority for Israel-Hamas talks]

[PNS News: Notes about people]

[PNS News: Tutoring program helps Baltimore kids: Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church's effort in 46th year]

[WCC News: We need your ecumenical commitment, Tveit tells Lutheran Assembly]

Thursday July 22, 2010

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

[ELCA News: Lutheran World Federation President Says Ecumenical Commitment to Continue]

[ELCA News: Hollywood Movie 'Get Low' Features ELCA Pastor's Extended Family]

[ELCA News: Lutheran World Federation President Pleads for Unity Despite Differences]

[ELCA News: Lutherans Take Historic Step in Asking for Forgiveness from Mennonites]

[PNS News: Renewing and re-forming: GAMC program encourages pastor to question, listen, learn about what church is called to be]

[PNS News: 'Step into greatness': Triennium preacher tells young people to resist envious 'haters']

St. Mary Magdalene (Liturgical Color: White)

July 23 to 24, 2010

Beyond Spirituality to Service Spiritual Gathering for Christian women from 9:00 a.m. Friday to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Fairborn, Ohio

Experience spiritual renewal through Bible study, worship, singing, friendships, journaling and entertainment. Identify avenues of service to others and learn to let God supply you with the strength you need.

Leaders: Pastor Vicki Garber from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Crestview Hills, Ky. Pastor Doris Sparks from Zion Lutheran Church, Chelsea, Mich.

Cost: $35 registration until June 30; $45 from July 1-15 $99 per room per night w/up to 4 women in a room Meals are priced separately, as indicated on the registration form.

Where: Holiday Inn, 2800 Presidential Dr., Fairborn, Ohio, 937-426-7800

Friday July 23, 2010

XYZ Senior Citizen Day

XYZ Day is the annual gathering of senior citizens from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Lutheran Hills program includes morning Bible study, a noon luncheon, and the Lutheran Hills Performing Arts Camp final performance at 2:00 pm. This event is sponsored by the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Committee on Older Adult Ministry and is FREE to senior citizens and their guests

The Retireds' Group will attend — please telephone and/or email Jane Warner to make reservations. If you wish to carpool, please meet at the church by 9:15 a.m.

[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's keynote address at Lutheran World Federation Assembly]

[ACNS News: Anglican relief, development and advocacy alliance a step closer to becoming reality]

[PNS News: Christian magazines find specialization is (sometimes) key to survival]

[PNS News: Churches stunned as two Christians shot dead in Pakistani court]

[PNS News: Opening doors, minds, hearts: California church hosts homeless shelter, challenges assumptions]

[PNS News: Moments of Call: Triennium worshippers learn about call to love, hear triumphs of Haitian man]

[RCA News: Volunteer workers redefine "act of God"]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Disappearing Christians of Iraq]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Fishermen of the Gulf]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Spiritual Implications of the Oil Spill]

[WCC News: WCC calls for repeal of Pakistan Blasphemy Law after killings]

Birgitta of Sweden, 1373 (Liturgical Color: White)

Saturday July 24, 2010

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

Mt. Gilead Friends Retreat from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. at Friends Meeting House on Moores Pike just west of Smith Road

Workshops on "Connecting with Spirit" Christian Icons with John Berry

This workshop will explore how icons preserve and deepen the teachings of the early Christian church. We will also exploer their impact today on our own faith.

[ELCA News: Munib Younan Elected President of Lutheran World Federation]

July 25 to 30, 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

July 25, 2010

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 17) (Liturgical Color: Green)

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalm 138: 8)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Partita on "Vater Unser im Himmelreich — Jan Bender

(The text and tune for this chorale are found at Evangelical Lutheran Worship 746)

Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 533)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Genesis 18: 20-32

Responsive Reading: Psalm 138

Second Lesson: Colossians 2: 6-19

Holy Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13

Homily: "The Lord's Prayer" — Pastor Lynn James

Hymn of the Day: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 769)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 690 — Johann Sebastian Bach

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 742)

Communion Hymn: O Lord, Hear My Prayer (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 751)

Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 688)

Postlude: Sonata No. 6 in d: "Final" — Felix Mendelssohn

Presider: Pastor Lynn James

Deacon: Kris Stewart

Lector: Dale Ludwig

Acolyte: Drew Stults

Server: Mary Sasse

Ushers: Jim and Marti Doering

Greeter: Shirley Mingee

Nursery: Ute Coyne

Council Coordinator: Walt Wood

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Partita on "Vater Unser im Himmelreich — Jan Bender

(The text and tune for this chorale are found at Evangelical Lutheran Worship 746)

Entrance Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 533)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Genesis 18: 20-32

Responsive Reading: Psalm 138

Second Lesson: Colossians 2: 6-19

Holy Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13

Homily: "The Lord's Prayer" — Pastor Lynn James

Hymn of the Day: If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 769)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 690 — Johann Sebastian Bach

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 742)

Communion Hymn: O Lord, Hear My Prayer (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 751)

Sending Hymn: Lord of Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 688)

Postlude: Sonata No. 6 in d: "Final" — Felix Mendelssohn

Presider: Pastor Lynn James

Deacon: Lyman Hitchcock

Lector: Rebecca Dilger

Acolyte: Haley Garl

Server: Doborah O'Brien

Ushers: Phil and Lissa May

Greeter: Margrethe O'Connor

Nursery: Jane Warner

Council Coordinator: Rita Pavolka

Altar Care: Shirley Mingee and Carole Kirsch

Bread and Wine: Aaron and Ashleigh Bachert

Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold and David Ellies

[ENS News: Presiding bishop preaches at St. Paul's Cathedral in London: Standing Committee begins five-day meeting]

St. James the Elder, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)

Monday July 26, 2010

Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

[ELCA News: ELCA Members, Bishops Moved to Ensure Children Don't Go Hungry]

[ELCA News: ELCA Members Elected to Lutheran World Federation's Council]

[ENS News: Standing Committee decides Episcopal Church's 'separation would inhibit dialogue]

[PNS News: Board of Pensions to study General Assembly.s action urging domestic partner benefits eligibility]

[PNS News: Citing Madoff losses, American Jewish Congress suspends operations]

[PNS News: Taking water to the Jordan: international humanitarians deliver water to parched Palestinians]

[PNS News: Take a risk: Baird encourages youth to follow Jesus, not play it safe]

[WCC News: AIDS: "Do we have the courage to step out and take the lead?"]

Tuesday July 27, 2010

Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

[ENS News: Standing Committee members celebrate commitment to transparency: Meeting adjourns with renewed focus on mission]

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[PNS News: A family affair: Presbyterian Hispanic/Latino event celebrates cultural diversity]

[PNS News: Esther for a new generation: transferring old stories to young minds at Presbyterian Youth Triennium]

Wednesday July 28, 2010

Organ/Orchestra Concert

This Wednesday, July 28 at 8:00pm in Auer Hall on the IU campus, the IU Summer Chorus and Orchestra will present Franz Joseph Haydn's "Lord Nelson" Mass, conducted by Dr. Bill Gray. Also on the program will be Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Organ, Strings, and Timpani, with Chris Young (IU professor) as organ soloist. The concert is free and open to the public, and would be a great opportunity to hear the new Fisk organ at IU. Invite your friends!

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls for Immigration Reform in Letter to Obama]

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[PNS News: Engaging the immigrant experience in worship: Presbyterian pastor produces a hymn to biblical refugees]

[PNS News: 'Forward Ever, Backward Never': North Carolina Presbyterians resist school resegregation in Raleigh]

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Johann Sebastian Bach, 1750; Heinrich Schütz, 1672; George Frederick Handel, 1759; musicians (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday July 29, 2006

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