St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Bloomington IN (ELCA)

Mission Committee Media Series begins with Author/Poet Wendell Berry, Sustainability/Humor. Meet at the church at 6:45 p.m. to carpool to Rawles Hall 100 for the event. We will determine where to meet for drinks afterward to discuss the presentation.

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

[PNS News: Supreme Court wrestles over religious scholarship program]

[PNS News: World's 'lowest city' Jericho celebrates 10,000 years]

[PNS News: Archbishop Aymond: all of us were strangers once: NCC's centennial gathering looks ahead to a new century]

[PNS News: The music remains: plans are afoot for David M. Bailey memorial CD featuring his last songs]

[PNS News: Peacemakers face intimidation during Colombia visit: pc(usa) support for colombian presbyterians is crucial, they say]

[WCC News: Call for visible unity at US ecumenical gathering]

[WCC News: WCC and WEA speak with a common voice on Sudan]

Martin, Bishop of Tours, 397

My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84: 2)

Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, 1855 (Liturgical Color: White)

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psalm 119: 103)

November 12 to 13, 2010

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Council Meeting in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel

Friday November 12, 2010

[ELCA News: ELCA Board of Pensions Trustees Announce Annuity Adjustment for 2011]

[ELCA News: Lutheran Disaster Response, American Red Cross Reaffirm Partnership]

[ENS News: Church partners meet in Sudan to discuss post-referendum scenarios, long-term development]

[PNS News: Study: Americans crave forgiveness but are choosy on dispensing it]

[PNS News: WCC leader: faith cannot be imposed through force — tveit addresses NCC's centennial gathering in New Orleans]

[PNS News: Ecumenical Gathering studies, worships, speaks out: NCC adds community of christ as a member]

[PNS News: Building community, box by box: Florida church sends Christmas gifts to children around world, fosters partnerships at home]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Religious Leaders Urge Attention to Moral Injuries of War]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Washington Jesuit Academy]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Zen Hospital Chaplains]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Eid al-Adha]

[UMNS News: Pilgrims Among The Diné: 'Being the church' on the Navajo Nation]

Saturday November 13, 2010

[ACNS News: Uruguay votes to transfer to another Province]

November 14, 2010

The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 33) (Liturgical Color: Green)

He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. (Psalm 98: 9)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

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

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Two Settings of Sonne der Gerechtigkeit — Theodore Beck; Paul Manz

Entrance Hymn: Rise, O Sun of Righteousness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 657)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Malachi 4: 1-2a

Responsive Reading: Psalm 98

Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13

Holy Gospel: Luke 21: 5-19

Homily: "The One Who Holds the Future" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: O Day of Peace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 711)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Deep River — (arrangement John Leavitt)

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 815)

Communion Hymn: Abide With Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 629)

Sending Hymn: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)

Postlude: Prelude in g — Johannes Brahms

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.

New Member Class meets at 9:50 a.m.

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

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

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Two Settings of Sonne der Gerechtigkeit — Theodore Beck; Paul Manz

Entrance Hymn: Rise, O Sun of Righteousness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 657)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Malachi 4: 1-2a

Responsive Reading: Psalm 98

Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13

Holy Gospel: Luke 21: 5-19

Homily: "The One Who Holds the Future" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: O Day of Peace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 711)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Abide With Me — (arrangement Raymond Haan)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 815)

Communion Hymn: Abide With Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 629)

Sending Hymn: Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 327)

Postlude: Prelude in g — Johannes Brahms

Bread and Wine: John and Renée Steele

Flowers: Brian and Heather Allen

Mission Committee Fund Raiser

Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.

November 15 to 16, 2010

Eid al'Adha

Monday November 15, 2010

Book of Faith class meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

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.

[PNS News: The Thoughtful Christian Offers 60-80% Off Books in Pre-Thanksgiving Sale]

[PNS News: Chechen leader campaigns on bride kidnaps, supports headscarves]

[PNS News: Air Force Academy cites progress in tackling religious intolerance]

[PNS News: Ecumenical women a powerful presence at the Centennial Gathering in New Orleans]

Tuesday November 16, 2010

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

[ACNS News: "For a fair and accurate debate on the Covenant, read it first," says Unity, Faith and Order director]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Highlights 'Expectations' in Report to Council]

[ELCA News: ELCA Commits $500,000 for Cholera Prevention, Treatment in Haiti]

[PNS News: Even in tough times, Presbyterians optimistic about ending hunger in the United States]

[PNS News: Dalai Lama's newest book also his most personal]

[PNS News: Zimbabwe church groups warn over new elections]

[PNS News: Circling back: forgiveness, reconciliation also needed in overcoming ordination hurdles, Morrison tells Covenant Network]

[PNS News: Growing a dream: PC(USA)-backed Café Justo coffee cooperative expands, can offer more fair-trade coffee]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Veterans Day 2010]

[UCC News: New 'Church Builder Bonus' provides bump for Cornerstone Fund investors]

Wednesday November 17, 2010

[ELCA News: ELCA Congregations that Close Find Creative Ways to Benefit Others]

[ELCA News: ELCA Council Acts on Annuity Payment Reduction Recommendations]

[ENS News: One woman, one man take Benedictine orders, forming a new monastic community in Foggy Bottom]

[PNS News: Study on the New Form of Government]

[PNS News: Mission program grants awarded: five new church developments each receive $25,000 for new church ministries]

[PNS News: Dalai Lama's newest book also his most personal]

[PNS News: Holy Land Jews and Muslims pray together for rain]

[PNS News: Better together: diversity is a gift, not a problem, Kirkpatrick tells Covenant Network]

[PNS News: One baptism: U.S. Catholics and Presbyterians agree on mutual recognition of baptism]

[UMNS News: Native American Teens and Tradition]

[WCC News: Churches want Europe to take lead on climate justice]

[WCC News: Photo petition gives a face to call for climate justice]

Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, 1231 (Liturgical Color: White)

For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage. (Psalm 94: 14)

Thursday November 18, 2010

Girl Scouts meets at 5:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

[ELCA News: ELCA Council Adopts Message on 'People Living with Disabilities']

[LCMS News: CUS enrollment hits new all-time high of 27,454]

[LCMS News: LCMS mercy arm, partners fight cholera epidemic in Haiti]

[LCMS News: Chinese translation of Greek lexicon follows LCMS role in English version]

[LCMS News: Historical Institute presents awards]

[LCMS News: Dr. Norman E. Barth, past LWR director, dies]

[PNS News: New Foundation trustees begin terms]

[PNS News: Germany's Protestants elect steel worker's son as new leader]

[PNS News: Discipleship leads to change at center of being: author directs church leadership workshop in East Iowa presbytery]

[PNS News: PC(USA) leaders praise Florida farmworkers deal: CIW, tomato growers agree on improved wages, working conditions]

[PNS News: Lives Transformed — The Rev. Nancy Benson-Nicol]

[UMNS News: Transgender pastor urges sexuality debate]

November 19 to 20, 2010

Book of Faith Leader Retreat 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Camp Lutherwald, Howe, IN

Indiana-Kentucky Candidacy Retreat at John the XXIII Retreat Center in Hartford City, IN

Friday November 19, 2010

[PNS News: Obama signs order to reform faith-based office]

[PNS News: U.S. Episcopalian to lead global Christian students' federation]

[PNS News: Haiti: living in fear of sickness and death — ACT alliance's Norwegian partner fights cholera with clean water]

[PNS News: Recording recovery: PDA-produced documentary about impact of 2004 tsunami to air on ABC affiliates across the country]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: National Museum of American Jewish History]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Raising Ethical Children]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Brother David Steindl-Rast Extended Interview]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Brother David Steindl-Rast on Gratitude]

[UMNS News: How Harry Potter Can Save the Church]

Saturday November 20, 2010

[ENS News: Diocese of Western New York elects R. William Franklin as bishop]

November 21, 2010

Christ the King/Last Sunday after Pentecost (Liturgical Color: White)

"Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46: 10)

Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Today's liturgy features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Coronation Mass K. 317. As you listen to those aspects of the liturgy in which you usually participate, we encourage you to reflect on the words of the Mass that we say so often and erhaps don't always hear.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Symphony No. 29K. 201 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

I. Alegro

II. Andante

Entrance Hymn: Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 475)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Jeremiah 23: 1-6

Responsive Reading: Psalm 46

Second Lesson: Colossians 1: 11-20

Holy Gospel: Luke 23: 33-43

Homily: "Jesus Remember Me" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 727)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem:

"The King Shall Come" —

Children's Choir

Sonata in C Major, K. 329 — Wolfgang Mozart

Adult Choir

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 432)

Communion Hymn: Jesus, Remember Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 616)

Sending Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 855)

Postlude: Symphony No. 29, K. 201 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

IV. Allegro con spirito

Bread and Wine: Ron and Jean Brown

Flowers: Dean and Sandy Arnold and the children of Tom and Lynn West

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Coronation Mass, K. 317 will be sung during worship.

The Bloomington Bach Cantata Project continues its series this afternoon at 3:00 p.m., presenting cantata 116, "Thou Prince of Peace, Lord Jesus Christ" at First Christian Church, 205 E. KKirkwood Avenue. The cantata will be preceded by a brief lecture by IU musicologist Dan Melamed. Soloists in the cantata will include: Mary Ann Hart, soprano; Asitha Tennekoon, tenor; and Ferris Allen, bass. The cantata performances are sponsored by the Bloomington Early Music Festival, and are free and open to the public. Free-will donations are accepted, and a reception will follow the performance.

Monday November 22, 2010

December Newsletter deadline

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

[ACNS News: Anglican Communion Bible in Life of the Church project moves into a new phase of its work]

[ACNS News: Continuing Indaba gives bishops "excitement and hope for the future of the Communion"]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Responds to Members in Third 'Town Hall' of 2010]

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Invites Members to Commit to Action on World AIDS Day]

[LWF News: LWF Congratulates Newly-elevated Cardinal Kurt Koch]

[PNS News: A great dinner party: gathering explores church's changing leadership needs in the "wilderness days" of the 21st century]

[PNS News: Clinton details religious freedom, nominee faces senators]

[PNS News: U.S. Episcopalian to lead global Christian students' federation]

[PNS News: Air lift: community radio stations provide lifeline, world gathering told]

[PNS News: BOP continues to adjust to new U.S. health care plan: PC(USA) is 'grandfathered' but some changes still necessary]

[RCA News: At Home With the Word: Daily Bible Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary Advent 2010 to Advent 2011]

[UCC News: UCC-backed Immokalee Workers reach historic pact with Florida tomato growers]

[UMNS News: Foundation ensures health care for D.C. poor]

[UMNS News: Agency approves change to insurance program]

Tuesday November 23, 2010

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

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Deans Meeting from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel

[ELCA News: ELCA Council Acts on Structure, Governance Proposals, Other Topics]

[ELCA News: ELCA Joins Effort to Keep Clean Air Act Regulatory Authority Intact]

[ENS News: Queen Elizabeth II inaugurates new General Synod, underscores need to communicate the gospel: Willesden bishop inhibited for comments about royal wedding]

[PNS News: U.S. activists lobby against U.N. defamation resolution]

[PNS News: Respect result, Christian leaders say in advance of Sudan plebiscite]

[PNS News: European, Latin American church leaders call for climate justice: group seeks 'a new international financial and economic architecture']

[PNS News: Hunger program announces grant recipients: more than $1 million will go to fight hunger across nation, globe]

[UCC News: UCC congregations offer hope and home to Iraqi refugees]

[UMNS News: Refugees still find shelter at South African church]

[WCC News: Churches promote new images of masculinity in effort to stop violence against women]

[WCC News: New initiatives for strengthening theological education networks in Africa]

Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100 (Liturgical Color: White)

My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84: 2)

Miguel Agustin Pro, martyr, 1927 (Liturgical Color: Red)

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. (Psalm 5: 11)

Wednesday November 24, 2010

[ENS News: ENGLAND: General Synod supports Anglican Covenant process]

[LCMS News: Gift Planning Seminars teach stewardship for now, future]

[LCMS News: Wulf named to Synod CFO position]

[LCMS News: Seminary offers choir workshop]

[LCMS News: LWR catalog features 'gifts of love']

[LCMS News: CPH, LHM offer Advent devotions]

[PNS News: Bishops defend opposition to health care reform]

[PNS News: Churches warn on British welfare changes and poverty]

[PNS News: A place to rest their heads: Kentucky church's bed ministry helps residents get a good night's sleep]

[UCC News: UCC, Disciples form new partnership in Montana-Northern Wyoming region]

[UMNS News: People find varied ways to say grace]

[WCC News: Assembly Planning Committee looks to 2013]

[WCC News: Church representatives in Cancun to call for moral decisions]

[WCC News: Witness to Christ is judgement on ecumenical commitment says Catholic theologian]

Justus Falckner, 1723; Jehu Jones, 1852; William Passavant, 1894; pastors in North America (Liturgical Color: White)

My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psalm 84: 2)

November 25 to 26, 2010

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Office closed for Thanksgiving

St. Thomas Offices closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday November 25, 2010

[ACNS News: The United Nations, the Bible, and the Church on gender-based violence, gang rape and trafficking]

[LWF News: Chilean Theologian Martin Junge Installed as LWF General Secretary]

[WCC News: Migrant churches challenge old understanding of mission]

[WCC News: Living Letters team to visit the Philippines]

Isaac Watts, hymnwriter, 1748 (Liturgical Color: White)

Worship the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth. (Psalm 96: 9)

Friday November 26, 2010

[LWF News: LWF Mourns DWS Mauritania Program Staff Killed in Road Accident]

[LWF News: "Barefoot Engineers" Bring Light to Remote Villages]

[LWF News: LWF President Younan Calls on Worldwide Communion to be Prophetic]

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

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: A Poet on the Psalms]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Pamela Greenberg Extended Interview]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Illuminated Psalms]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. Abraham Verghese]

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

[WCC News: WCC general secretary calls for return to peace negotiations on Korean peninsula]

Saturday November 27, 2010

November 28, 2010

The First Sunday of Advent (Liturgical Color: Blue)

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" (Psalm 122: 1)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Isaiah 2: 1-5

Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)

Stanza 1

Responsive Reading: Psalm 122

Second Lesson: Romans 13: 11-14

Holy Gospel: Matthew 24: 36-44

Homily: "Seeing With the Heart" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah — (arrangement Wayne Wold)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)

Communion Hymn: Wait for the Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 262)

Sending Hymn: Hark, A Thrilling Voice is Sounding (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 246)

Postlude: Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach

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.

New Member Class meets at 9:50 a.m.

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

A Time of Preparation

Prelude: Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BWV 659 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 436)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Isaiah 2: 1-5

Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 240)

Stanza 1

Responsive Reading: Psalm 122

Second Lesson: Romans 13: 11-14

Holy Gospel: Matthew 24: 36-44

Homily: "Seeing With the Heart" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Savior of the Nations, Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 263)

Responses to the Word

Offertory Anthem: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah — (arrangement Wayne Wold)

The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist

Communion Hymn: The King Shall Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 260)

Communion Hymn: Wait for the Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 262)

Sending Hymn: Hark, A Thrilling Voice is Sounding (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 246)

Postlude: Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BWV 661 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Bread and Wine: David and Debbie Nixon

Flowers: the Seaman family

Monday November 29, 2010

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

[ELCA News: ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls on Members to Give to ELCA World Hunger]

[ENS News: 'Moving on': Congregations, continuing dioceses celebrate growth, new life and ministry]

[PNS News: Poll: Christians most likely to want New York Islamic center moved]

[PNS News: UNAIDS says Pope's condom move makes HIV cooperation easier]

[PNS News: Short-term trip, long-term relationship: short mission trips have critics but can foster advocacy, sharing, education]

[UCC News: CBS-TV to highlight Haiti work of UCC, Church World Service in Dec. 5 special]

[UMNS News: Church vitality is not just a matter of numbers]

Tuesday November 30, 2010

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

[ENS News: Alternative worship services extend welcome to special-needs children and their parents]

[ENS News: Presiding bishop issues World AIDS Day letter: 'Pray for a world without AIDS']

[PNS News: Pastor Explores Theological Experience of Miscarriage in New Book]

[PNS News: Noted Author Louis Weeks to Write New Book on Current State of PC(USA)]

[UCC News: UCC general minister and president to bring 'Conversation on Faith' to Elmhurst College]

[UCC News: Religious leaders ask House of Representatives to pass child-nutrition bill approved by Senate]

[UMNS News: Co-op ministry cares for rural poor]

[WCC News: Praying for change in Myanmar]

[WCC News: "They have no wine"]

Andrew, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)

Yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun. (Psalm 19: 4)

Last update: Tuesday 30 November 2010 18:16