September 1 to October 2, 2010
Stained Glass Exhibit: Bloomfield-based artist Charlotte Paul will have works featured in a new exhibit in Bloomington at the Waldron Arts Gallery, 122 S. Walnut Street, beginning September 1, until October 1, 2010. Ms. Paul has created works for the University of Wisconsin, and has exhibited her works in venues across the country, including New York City. In 1998, she created the stained glass windows for the nave here at St. Thomas. Other examples of her work in Bloomington include the Bloomington Hospital chapel and the Community Mental Health Center. You can visit her website to see additional examples of her work at www.charlotteannpaul.com.
Wednesday September 1, 2010
Music Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ELCA News: ELCA Commits Additional $110,000 for Pakistan Floods]
[ELCA News: LDR, ELCA Synods, Social Ministry Organizations Prepare for Hurricane Earl]
[LCMS News: LCMS school set to open next year in Vietnam]
[LCMS News: Sem offers 'Discernment for Interim Ministry' workshop]
[LCMS News: 'YM 2011' to explore teenage spirituality]
[LCMS News: Wendorfs co-author 'LWML Sunday' materials]
[LCMS News: Commentary: Confirmation -- more than a 'graduation']
[PNS News: Christian counselors claim discrimination over gays]
[PNS News: Scottish church official supports decision to release Libyan bomber]
[PNS News: Notes about people]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Interfaith Leaders: To Bigotry No Sanction]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thomas Cushman: Victory over Totalitarianism]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Tobias Winright: Post War Just War]
[UMNS News: Letter alleges racism in Obama attacks]
[WCC News: Comment from the WCC general secretary on the killings in Hebron]
Thursday September 2, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Congregations to Host Gatherings, Strive to be Centers of Hospitality]
[ENS News: Pennsylvania Bishop Bennison should have the wisdom to resign, Bonnie Anderson says]
[NCC News: The NCC reiterates its condemnation of church's plans to burn the Qur'an ]
[PNS News: Poll: Majority opposes mosque near Ground Zero, sees site as 'sacred ground']
[PNS News: Focus on human aspect of Holy Land conflict, says WCC leader]
[PNS News: Long hand: New York Presbyterian works on handwritten King James Bible]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Howard Rhodes: Turning the Page on War]
[UCC News: Unified Governance Working Group finds consensus]
[UMNS News: New York bishop supports Islamic center]
[UMNS News: Floods threaten 'core of Pakistan']
[WCC News: Concern over status of Jerusalem and future of Palestinian Christians voiced by WCC]
Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, bishop, renewer of the Church, 1872 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday September 3, 2010
[ELCA News: ELCA's Finlandia University Reports Significant Enrollment Growth]
[ELCA News: North Carolina ELCA Congregations Affected Little by Hurricane Earl]
[ENS News: Presiding officers, Executive Council member urge congregations to study the Anglican Covenant]
[PNS News: South Korean church council says rice needed for flooded North]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Andrew Finstuen: Land of the Free, Home of the Exceptionalists?]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Islamic Center Controversy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Shofar Family]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Was the Iraq War Right?]
[UCC News: Indiana conference sets tone for 2011 international peace summit]
[UMNS News: Hispanic caucus focuses on youth, outreach]
[UMNS News: 105-year-old leads hospitality ministry]
[UMNS News: At 75, Upper Room enriches spiritual walk]
Saturday September 4, 2010
September 5, 2010
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 23) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Nun danket alle Gott, 657 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: O God, Beyond All Praising (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 880)
Homily: "Ora, Labora, et Repara (Pray, Work, and Repair)" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 667)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Day by Day — (arrangement Mark Hayes)
Adult Choir
Dan Rademacher, solo
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O that the Lord Would Guide My Ways (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 772)
Communion Hymn: Take, O Take Me As I Am (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 814)
Sending Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Dedication of the Columbarium
Postlude: Concerto in G, BWV 592:
"Presto" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Robin Hershberger
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Gail Seegert
Ushers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Greeter: Evelyn Niemeyer
Nursery: Susan Krieg
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Nun danket alle Gott, 657 — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: O God, Beyond All Praising (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 880)
Homily: "Ora, Labora, et Repara (Pray, Work, and Repair)" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 667)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Lift High the Cross — (arrangement William H. Bates)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: O that the Lord Would Guide My Ways (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 772)
Communion Hymn: Take, O Take Me As I Am (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 814)
Sending Hymn: Lift High the Cross (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 660)
Dedication of the Columbarium
Postlude: Concerto in G, BWV 592:
"Presto" — Johann Sebastian Bach
Presider: Pastor Kelli Skram
Deacon: Kaye Hill
Lector: Stephanie Biehn
Acolyte: Joshua Melton
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Allan and Helen Mayfield
Greeter: Rick Stults
Nursery: Craig and Kathy McDonald
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Janie Hansen and Pauline Caldwell
Bread and Wine: Pauline Caldwell
Flowers: Dave and Rita Pavolka
Executive Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Community Kitchen presents Bloomington Chefs' Challenge, September 5, 7 pm at the Buskirk-Chumley theater. General admission is $25.00, Bistro seating is $100. Tickets are available at Bloomingfoods and Community Kitchen. All proceeds support the Community Kitchen.s efforts to alleviate hunger.
Monday September 6, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[UMNS News: The economy, faith and frustration]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary honoured in Jerusalem]
Tuesday September 7, 2010
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Anglican Military Chaplain Targets Spiritual Wounds]
[ACNS News: England: Diocese prepares for London Olympics]
[ACNS News: Sri Lanka: A Plea to Withdraw the Eighteenth Amendment]
[ELCA News: Four ELCA Young Adults on Road Trip to Talk About Global Service]
[ELCA News: ELCA Joins Interfaith Religious Leaders to Address Anti-Muslim Rhetoric]
[LWF News: LWF President Younan Urges Humanitarian Relief Coordination in Pakistan]
[NCC News: NCC's Kinnamon joins with interfaith summit to address fear and intolerance toward Muslims]
[PNS News: Recession prompts plans to lower high costs of the High Holidays]
[PNS News: Italian Protestants approve same-sex blessings]
[PNS News: Remember your baptism: peacemakers urged to reaffirm baptism, call to peace]
[RCA News: Embracing Diversity in the Inner City]
[UMNS News: African women find God at prayer tree]
September 8 to 10, 2010
September 8 to 9, 2010
Wednesday September 8, 2010
Mission Committee meets at 6:45 in Room 11.
[ELCA News: U.S. Lutherans, Chinese Christians Engage in Theology, Social Service]
[ENS News: Church leaders rally, speak out against anti-Muslim rhetoric]
[LCMS News: CPH celebrates sale of one-millionth hymnal]
[LCMS News: Scharr is new Southern Illinois District president]
[LCMS News: Sem plans conference on classic languages]
[LCMS News: Chicago summit to explore urban ministry]
[LCMS News: 'Lutheran Education Journal' now online]
[LCMS News: World Mission offers free resources for 'Mission Month']
[PNS News: A call for respect for Muslim neighbors]
[PNS News: On other side of church closings, new reasons for hope]
[PNS News: Mini-Luthers on Wittenberg market square cause offense to some]
[PNS News: 'Knit together': body of Christ called to unity, not conformity, peacemakers hear ]
[UCC News: Burning Qur'an is anti-Muslim and anti-Christian, UCC leaders insist]
[UMNS News: End religious bigotry, faith leaders say]
[UMNS News: Mission trips enrich man's retirement]
[WCC News: Conference explores global church's responsibility to confront racism]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary sends greetings to Muslims for 'Id al Fitr]
Thursday September 9, 2010
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ACNS News: Archbishop's Hopes and Prayers for Rosh Hashanah 2010]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Call for Energy, Environmental Stewardship]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Witness Medical, Spiritual Healing in China]
[ENS News: ENGLAND: Planned Quran burning 'deeply deplorable,' Archbishop of Canterbury says]
[NCC News: As ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, Kinnamon asks churches to remember all the victims]
[NCC News: Religious Ignorance, Bigotry and Ill Will: A Lamentation for 9/11]
[PNS News: Divine deposits: monthly column featuring Moderator Cynthia Bolbach and Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons]
[PNS News: Conservative Lutherans form new church body]
[PNS News: As Ramadan ends, Muslims seek school holiday]
[PNS News: Seminary News]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Interfaith Leaders: "Silence Is Not an Option"]
[UMNS News: Millions of nets to cover Sierra Leone]
[UMNS News: Bishop Mathews, ardent missionary, dies]
Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, 1654 (Liturgical Color: White)
Friday September 10, 2010
[ELCA News: ELCA Minnesota Congregation Baptizes 58 African Immigrant Children]
[ELCA News: Harvey Stegemoeller, ELCA Foundation Executive, College President, Dies]
[ELCA News: ELCA Congregation Near California Explosion Site Safe]
[PNS News: Muslims wary of closeness between holiday and 9/11]
[PNS News: Hiroshima pan flutes from Palestine olive tree blow peace tunes]
[PNS News: Striking a balance: Los Angeles churches work together to address new needs of city]
[RCA News: Wired to Connect in Christ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Photographer Monk]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Abbot Senecal Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Muslims Combating Extremism]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Limits of Religious Tolerance]
[UMNS News: Churches plan vigils, decry Muslim-bashing]
[UMNS News: Commentary: A reflection on September 11]
[WCC News: National Council of Churches in the US out front on condemning Quran burning]
Saturday September 11, 2010
Installation of Indiana-Kentucky Bishop at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
Stewardship Workshop North: "Celebrating a Generous God" from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN
[LCMS News: New LCMS president, officers installed]
[LCMS News: BOD, new boards elect chairmen]
September 12, 2010
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 24) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Praeludium in B-flat, Bux WV 144 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Entrance Hymn: O Day of Rest and Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 521)
Homily: "Wholeness Found!" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 779)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Amazing Grace — (arrangement William Bates)
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 502)
Communion Hymn: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 587)
Sending Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 834)
Postlude: Praeludium in C, Bux WV
137 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Kathleen Boggess
Lector: Bob Cutter
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Mary Sasse
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeters: Gene and Gayl Laughman
Nursery: Nancy Winningham
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Praeludium in B-flat, Bux WV 144 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Entrance Hymn: O Day of Rest and Gladness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 521)
Homily: "Wholeness Found!" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 779)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Praise His Holy Name — Keith Hampton
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 502)
Communion Hymn: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 587)
Sending Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 834)
Postlude: Praeludium in C, Bux WV
137 — Dietrich Buxtehude
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Sarah Wangberg
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Nick May
Server: Allan Mayfield
Usher: Dean Arnold
Greeters: Jerry and Betty Smith
Nursery: Sarah Isaacson and Sydney Arnold
Council Coordinator: Rachel Wheeler
Altar Care: Barb Unger and Marilyn Kelly
Bread and Wine: Robin Hershberger
We thank Rebekah Sims, clarinet, for her assistance in our worship this morning.
Congregation Council meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference room.
Monroe County Thrivent Board meets at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference room.
Monday September 13, 2010
Spiritual Pilgrims Biblestudy meets at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Lori Rowold
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Interim Ministers meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room
[ENS News: House of Bishops to consider immigration, evangelism during fall gathering in Phoenix]
[PNS News: Muslims go 'green' for Ramadan]
[PNS News: Pope to defend religion against rising secularism during British visit]
[PNS News: Bolbach appoints Middle East Monitoring Group]
[PNS News: Clint McCoy dies suddenly of heart attack: Synod of Northeast executive was at summer cottage]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Ethics of Sanctions]
[UMNS News: Young artist's fish fund Gulf recovery]
[UMNS News: 'The People Formerly Known as the Audience']
[WCC News: Aboriginal elder and church leaders welcome Living Letters team to Australia]
John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407 (Liturgical Color: White)
Tuesday September 14, 2010
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Altar Guild meets at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference room.
[ELCA News: Lutherans Join Community Response to California Explosion]
[ELCA News: ELCA Congregation in New York Goes Solar]
[NCC News: Fistula Stories announces launch of Multi-Faith Resources]
[NCC News: Lucius Walker, 80, American Baptist minister, former NCC staff, and international peacemaker]
[PNS News: Court rules university wrong to exclude student group]
[PNS News: German church leaders urge concessions for Christians in Turkey]
[PNS News: Religion root of homophobia, says Latin American academic]
[RCA News: Church Gains Reputation of Caring]
[UCC News: N.C. brothers embark upon unprecedented journey to lift up volunteer ministries]
[UMNS News: University a symbol of what Africa should be]
[UMNS News: Road trip with a side of service]
[UMNS News: Interfaith gathering counters Quran-burning threat]
[WCC News: On Day of Prayer for Peace, take inspiration from African churches]
Holy Cross Day (Liturgical Color: Red)
Wednesday September 15, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Freed to Lead Fund Board meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Center Chapel
[ACNS News: Call to protect Christians after "most beautiful school" lost to Quran anger violence.]
[ELCA News: Midland Lutheran College Becomes Midland University]
[ENS News: Presiding bishop calls for 'A Season of Prayer for Sudan']
[LCMS News: Ballots on constitutional amendments mailed]
[LCMS News: CTCR's creation-care report to be mailed to churches]
[LCMS News: Concordia -- New York gets CPH bookstore]
[LCMS News: Fall 'PRAY' event planned]
[LCMS News: Campus Ministry offers 'Texas Underground,' other events]
[LCMS News: Registration opens for LEA convocation]
[PNS News: For Muslims, the bonfire that wasn't still carries implications]
[PNS News: For Muslims, the bonfire that wasn't still carries implications]
[PNS News: Kenyan religious leaders want repeal of traditional brews law]
[UMNS News: Africa University looking for lasting support]
[UMNS News: Korean clergywomen transcend barriers]
[WCC News: Scottish ecumenical centre highlighted during WCC Executive Committee meeting]
[WCC News: Ecumenism alive and well as Pope Benedict XVI visits Edinburgh]
[WCC News: Southern African churches begin process to heal historic and contemporary wounds]
Thursday September 16, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ACNS News: 2011 Anglican Communion Primates' Meeting to be held in Ireland]
[ENS News: Primates Meeting set for January 2011 in Dublin, Ireland]
[ENS News: House of Bishops Daily Account for Thursday, Sept. 16]
[LWF News: LWF Welcomes Appointment of Michelle Bachelet to Head New UN Women Office]
[PNS News: Jesus seminar to mark 25 years of questions]
[PNS News: Trust is needed, says Finland's first female Lutheran bishop]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Words for Yom Kippur]
[UMNS News: Young adults answer calling at shelter]
[UMNS News: Chinese church building Ugandan school]
[WCC News: Improving ecumenical cooperation to empower local communities]
Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, martyr, c. 258 (Liturgical Color: Red)
September 17 to 18, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council meeting at Camp Lutherwald, Howe, IN
Friday September 17, 2010
[ACNS News: The Fraternal Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Archbishop Rowan Williams]
[ELCA News: ELCA to Receive Three Pastors Through 'Rite of Reception' Sept. 18]
[LWF News: Buddhists and Christians Call for Measures to Counter Structural Greed]
[PNS News: Outgoing Reformed Christian leader looks back]
[PNS News: Sri Lanka could face 'constitutional dictatorship', warn churches]
[PNS News: Root connection: trees are good metaphor for christian life, Keely tells ARMSS gathering]
[PNS News: Small is beautiful: new 'pastoral residency' program supports new pastors in small churches]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: The Shakers]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Israeli Settlers and Palestinians]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Benedict in Britain]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Brother Arnold Hadd Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Nancy George Extended Interview]
[UMNS News: Mission: Add colleges to anti-malaria crusade]
[UMNS News: U.S. poverty increase is a church concern]
[WCC News: Interfaith partners advocate for health at UN summit]
Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, 1179 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday September 18, 2010
[ENS News: House of Bishops Daily Account for Saturday, Sept. 18]
[ENS News: Diocese of Springfield elects Daniel Hayden Martins as 11th bishop]
Dag Hammarskjöld, renewer of society, 1961 (Liturgical Color: White)
September 19, 2010
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 25) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude in Classic Style — Gordon Young
Entrance Hymn: We All Are One in Mission (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 576)
Homily: "Prayers for Peace" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 678)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Be Thou My Vision — (arrangement John Ferguson)
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 583)
Communion Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 843)
Sending Hymn: Give to Our God Immortal Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 848)
Postlude: Toccata in Seven — John Rutter
Sunday Church School begins at 9:45 a.m.
September 19 between Services will be the St. Thomas Mission Fair. We share the love of God with others in so many ways, walking with people near and far. September will bring the opportunity for us each to share our mission involvement with others in our community to inform, share our excitement, or just chat about what excites us! If you would like to reserve some space so that you can share your mission involvement please contact Shari Rogge Fidler or Kaye Hill in the church office.
Godly Play (preschool age) meets in the room next to the Nursery.
Kindergarten through 6th grade will gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation students meet in the Conference Room.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Prelude in Classic Style — Gordon Young
Entrance Hymn: We All Are One in Mission (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 576)
Homily: "Prayers for Peace" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 678)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Come, Lord Jesus
Children's Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Take My Life, That I May Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 583)
Communion Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 843)
Sending Hymn: Give to Our God Immortal Praise (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 848)
Postlude: Toccata in Seven — John Rutter
Bread and Wine: Jerry and Betty Smith
Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Bach Cantata today at 3:00pm: The Bloomington Bach Cantata Project presents J. S. Bach's cantata 138, "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz ?" ("Why are you troubled, my heart?") today at 3:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 205 E. Kirkwood Avenue. This is the first of a series of cantata performances scheduled for the upcoming year in Bloomington; next will be October 17 at 3:00 p.m. here at St. Thomas. Cantata 138 was first performed in September, 1723 and is scored for four soloists, two oboes, violins, violas, and continuo instruments. Come out and support this exciting new venture presented by students and faculty from the Early Music Institute at Indiana University! The event is free and open to the public.
[ENS News: ELCA Presiding Bishop's Third Town Hall Covers Variety of Subjects]
[ENS News: Bishops preach throughout Arizona diocese]
Monday September 20, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
[ENS News: Coalition of Episcopal Latinos gathering focuses on unity, mission]
[ENS News: Bishops urge affirmative vote on DREAM Act to give conditional legal status to undocumented youth]
[ENS News: High-level UN summit on Millennium Development Goals opens in New York]
[LCMS News: Dr. Gerhard Bode, former Oklahoma District president, dies]
[PNS News: Pope meets with abuse victims, laments 'shame and humiliation']
[PNS News: Indonesian church leaders say attack on its members 'barbaric']
[UMNS News: Work with Muslims opens 'new world']
[UMNS News: Church lacks racial diversity, officials say]
[UMNS News: Missionary in Oklahoma May Be United Methodist First from China]
[WCC News: WCC UN Advocacy Week focuses on Palestine — Israel and Nigeria]
[WCC News: Buddhists and Christians call for a just economy]
Tuesday September 21, 2010
Yoga class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
International Day of Prayer for Peace
[ACNS News: Bishop Onesphore Rwaje elected Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda]
[ACNS News: Communion report to the UN highlights Anglicans' work towards hitting poverty targets]
[ENS News: Ten-year MDG assessment yields mixed view of present, future]
[PNS News: Koenig named director of Presbyterian ministry at the UN]
[PNS News: Belgian Catholics' abuse plan falls flat with critics]
[PNS News: Church grouping says action needed, if one sixth of world hungry]
[PNS News: Judging movies in Montreal: Presbyterian university professor serves on prestigious ecumenical jury]
[PNS News: Racing for hunger: hunger action enabler doing ironman, raising money to feed hungry children]
[RCA News: A Vibrant Prayer Ministry Grows in Brooklyn]
[UMNS News: 25,000 pack Zimbabwe revivals]
[WCC News: WCC Executive Committee sets dates for 2013 Assembly; issues statements on Myanmar, Nigeria and Sudan]
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)
September 22 to 29, 2010
Wednesday September 22, 2010
Autumn Equinox
[ELCA News: ELCA's Wagner College Recognized for Civic Engagement]
[LCMS News: Seminary campaign exceeds goal, raises $80 million]
[LCMS News: Board organizes for 2010-13, adjusts budget]
[LCMS News: Two new mission boards meet for orientation]
[LCMS News: Uthoff heads new LCEF 'group' staff]
[NCC News: NCC joins interfaith partners in response to new poverty data]
[NCC News: NCC Governing Board presses call for immigration reform]
[PNS News: Christian women prefer Sunday services to shopping, study says]
[PNS News: Russia's prisons look to faiths to bring moral guidance]
[RCA News: Who Knows the Future?]
[UMNS News: Malaria fight must go on, bishop tells UN]
[WCC News: Prayers for peace in Africa echo around the world]
[WCC News: WCC General Secretary says new global economic framework is needed to met MDG 2015]
Thursday September 23, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ACNS News: Christians and Muslims fight blindness together in Egypt]
[ELCA News: ELCA Missionaries Find Hope in Training of African Surgeons]
[NCC News: Interfaith Relations and the Church: NCC study guides on key issues now online]
[PNS News: Bible study asks, 'What Would Andy Do?']
[PNS News: Sudanese churches' leader calls for Obama's help over referendum]
[PNS News: A bequeath and legacy: Kwanzaa community church builds on past into community]
[RCA News: Sharing God's Water]
[UMNS News: Study shows young clergy increasing]
[UMNS News: Program nurtures at-risk kids of inmates}
[WCC News: American Presbyterians provide study materials on ecumenism]
[WCC News: Living Letters visit to Australia completed]
Friday September 24, 2010
Community Orchards! Solar Bicycles! Natural Building! Living Car-Free! Solar Furnaces! Rain Barrels! Permaculture Tours! Energy Retrofits! Wildlife Habitat!
Join the Center for Sustainable Living and the Bloomington Permaculture Guild for a four-day celebration of simple and sustainable living including speakers, workshops, children's activities, hands-on demonstrations, tours, and green vendor booths! Visit www.simplylivingfair.org for more information and to register.
Permaculture is a way of developing land that assures its sustainability for generations to come. It captures rainwater, produces food, builds the soil, and offers its inhabitants peace in abundance. Would you like to learn more? Take the all-day Intro to Permaculture workshop on Friday, September 24. This workshop is offered as part of the Simply Living Fair and Midwest Permaculture Convergence September 23-26. Register at www.simplylivingfair.org.
[PNS News: Three presbyterian institutions host bestselling author Eric Metaxas]
[PNS News: Is burning a Quran an insult or intimidation?]
[PNS News: U.N. Millennium Development Goals summit gets mixed grades]
[PNS News: Transforming congregations: conference will ignite, inspire, equip leaders for change]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Mississippi Delta Health Care]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joni Eareckson Tada]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joni Eareckson Tada on Art]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. Anne Brooks Extended Interview]
[UCC News: Tennessee UCC pastor to preach on ecumenical 'Day 1' radio]
[UMNS News: Bishop pens book for 'Faithful Heart']
[WCC News: WCC general secretary urges African Christians to be self-critical]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary visits with Kenya's vice-president and former WCC general secretary]
Saturday September 25, 2010
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 10:30 a.m.
Stewardship Workshop North: "Celebrating a Generous God" from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN
September 26 to 28, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Professional Leaders Conference at Turkey Run State Park
September 26, 2010
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 26) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: A Prelude for Organ — Gerre Hancock
Entrance Hymn: Lord God, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 558)
Homily: "The Evil Root" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The Church of Christ, in Every Age (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 729)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Canonic Improvisation of "Lord God, We Praise You" — Max Sinzheimer
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 659)
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Sending Hymn: Rise Up, O Saints of God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)
Postlude: Comes Autumn Time — Leo Sowerby
Welcome Reception for IU students between services
Sunday Church School begins at 9:45 a.m.
Godly Play (preschool age) meets in the room next to the Nursery.
Kindergarten through 6th grade will gather in the Education Wing.
Confirmation students meet in the Conference Room.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: A Prelude for Organ — Gerre Hancock
Entrance Hymn: Lord God, We Praise You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 558)
Homily: "The Evil Root" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: The Church of Christ, in Every Age (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 729)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Deep River — (arrangement John Leavitt
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 659)
Communion Hymn: We Come to the Hungry Feast (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 479)
Sending Hymn: Rise Up, O Saints of God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 669)
Postlude: Comes Autumn Time — Leo Sowerby
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Youth Support Group meeting following the late service.
Youth Group will be having their first event Sunday evening September 26th, 5:30pm-7:30pm. This first one will be to get to know each other and start thinking about some things we'd like to do this year. Come by for some fun and help plan your youth group! Parents as always you are welcome to come too. After this kickoff event most youth group events on Sunday nights will be on the first and third Sunday of each month, at the same time though.
Monday September 27, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Polynesia hears the voice of youth]
[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response Provides Initial Grant for Wisconsin Floods]
[ENS News: South Carolina: Bishop says diocese engaged in 'battle' for Anglicanism's soul]
[ENS News: Kentucky: Terry Allen White becomes diocese's eighth bishop]
[PNS News: Justice Department: FBI erred in targeting interfaith center]
[PNS News: Romania church leaders say Roma deportations wrong]
[RCA News: "The Great Divide"]
[UMNS News: Around the New Testament in 90 days]
[WCC News: Nigerian and Palestinian keynote speakers provide a focus for UN Advocacy Week]
Tuesday September 28, 2010
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[NCC News: Seeking God's Grace for the Gulf; a day of special prayer October 3]
[NCC News: Former NCC President Livingston to direct NCC Poverty Initiative]
[PNS News: Three years on, Creation Museum is evolving]
[PNS News: Foreign bio-fuel projects 'undermine' African food security]
[RCA News: Kids Hope USA: One Mentor, One Child, One Hour]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Allegra Goodman: "The Heart of the Jewish Experience"]
[UCC News: UCC churches prepare for long haul in CROP Walk against world hunger]
[UCC News: Participation in OCWM '5 for 5' nearly doubles in eight years]
[UMNS News: Camp supports young clergy families]
Wednesday September 29, 2010
[LCMS News: Twisters damage two LCMS schools in NYC]
[LCMS News: COP approves 214 placements, discusses 'revitalization']
[LCMS News: 'Bach at Sem' begins 19th season this fall]
[LCMS News: Concordia, Chicago, offers workshop on 'servant leadership']
[LCMS News: CPH offers 'Lutheranism 101' at special price]
[NCC News: In a message to the White House and State Department, religious leaders declare that peace is possible]
[PNS News: Despite overall membership decline, some good news]
[PNS News: Poll finds unbelievers know the most about belief]
[PNS News: Rabbi warns of 'new intifada' as Palestinian-settler tensions rise]
[UCC News: Parker Lecture extols communications efforts to underserved groups]
[UMNS News: And the lame shall walk in Uganda]
[UMNS News: Reclaiming history through repentance]
St. Michael and All Angels (Liturgical Color: White)
September 30 to October 1, 2010
Thursday September 30, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Freed to Lead Fund Golf Outing at 1:00 p.m. at Bear Chase Golf Club in Shelbyville, IN
[ELCA News: Lutherans' Ecumenical Journey Highlighted by Unexpected Moments]
[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Joins Call for U.S. Leadership for Middle East Peace]
[ELCA News: ELCA Strengthens Malaria Work Through New, Focused Effort]
[PNS News: Stated Clerk launches 'Tilling the Soil': Parsons' first weekly video message focuses on 'elder picking']
[PNS News: Meeting the challenges: veteran church administrator returns to the joys of small church ministry]
[PNS News: Mormons catch a glimpse of life in the big leagues]
[PNS News: Women under-reported in global wealth-gap news]
[PNS News: Season's greetings: Ohio church sign displayed Ramadan message, demonstrated hospitality, fellowship]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Greg Smith: US Religious Knowledge Survey]
[UMNS News: Independence leader heralded in Sierra Leone]
[WCC News: WCC publishes "Justice Not Greed"]
[WCC News: Gaza panel calls for freedom from the .prison. of territorial isolation]
Jerome, translator, teacher, 420 (Liturgical Color: White)
Last update: Thursday 30 September 2010 20:23
