St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Bloomington IN (ELCA)

Pastor McKee will lead a class for new members beginning on Sunday, May 6 between worship services (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.) in the Conference Room. The three sessions (5/6, 13, and 20) will provide Lutheran perspectives on scripture, the sacraments, worship, and the Church, as well as offer information about opportunities to learn and serve at St. Thomas. New members will be received on a Sunday following the classes. If you are already a member, you are also welcome. It.s a good refresher if you haven.t attended a class in a while. Bring your questions!

A Celebration of our Sister Parish Relationship will be held on Sunday, May 6 at both worship services. There will also be a Celebration Luncheon following the 11:00 service. Come hear the music, sing the hymns, and hear from our recent delegates to Chichipate, all focused on lifting up, rejoicing in, and praising God for our 15 years of partnership in the gospel.

ECHO plant sale - May 6 and 13 (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization), headquartered on a farm in Fort Myers, FL, fights world hunger by providing seeds, plants, information, training and networking for agricultural workers in over 180 countries around the world. On Sunday, May 6 and May 13, there will be a plant sale in the Narthex to benefit ECHO. You can help! If anyone has plants they would like to contribute to the sale, please contact Jan Ellis (339-0403 or ellis141@comcast.net). Come support a special hunger fighting organization with a purchase or cash gift.

[ELCA News: Burkat re-elected bishop of ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod]

Monday May 7, 2012

Monday Bible Study meets at 1:00 p.m. in Room 11.

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Interim Ministers Meeting in the Synod Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room

[PNS News: Churches cite rising tension between North and South Korea]

[PNS News: Methodists reach across historic racial boundaries with communion pact]

[PNS News: Crushed: Ministering to millennials]

Tuesday May 8, 2012

Election Day Precinct 10 location in Heritage Hall.

Synod Assembly pre-assembly Bulletin of Reports and other information mailed on CD-ROMS to registrants

[ACNS News: Ecumenical panel kicks off UN forum on indigenous issues]

[ENS News: Hosam Naoum named dean of St. George's Cathedral in Jerusalem]

[PNS News: WCRC seeks nominations for Sylvia Michel Prize]

[PNS News: Soldiers' Bibles exhibit a walk through American history]

[PNS News: Good theology can change the world, asserts WCC conference]

[PNS News: Kinnamon returns to familiar turf: the classroom. Former NCC general secretary accepts Seattle University teaching post]

[PNS News: Love affair: Faith and learning are inseparable companions, Kuykendall says]

[RCA News: Growing the Church: Commissioned Pastors Provide Leadership]

[UCC News: New ideas about environmental justice propel the work of Pilgrim Firs]

[WCC News: Online directory for theological institutions to be launched]

[WCC News: Tveit receives "Friend of the Armenians" award]

Julian of Norwich, renewer of the church, c. 1416 (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday May 9, 2012

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

Lay Ministry meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the Conference Room.

[ELCA News: Called into the world, ELCA young adults put their faith into action]

[ENS News: Occupy Faith members announce a new pilgrimage to Canterbury]

[ENS News: Anglican-Roman Catholic meeting ponders ecumenical dialogue]

[PNS News: White House honors Presbyterian Hunger Program partner Student Action with Farmworkers]

[PNS News: Listen to the most vulnerable, church alliance urges World Bank head]

[PNS News: 'The Voice': New Bible translation focuses on dialogue]

[PNS News: Missing French reporter's journalistic mission in Colombia]

[PNS News: Order of the day: Liberation theology's lessons can help church 'return to the main matter,' Cannon says]

[UCC News: UCC leader applauds Obama stance on marriage equality]

[WCC News: Ecumenical Patriarch honoured with "Freedom Award"]

Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf, renewer of the church, hymnwriter, 1760 (Liturgical Color: White)

Thursday May 10, 2012

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

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

[ACNS News: Brazil Primate invites the Anglican Communion to commit to Rio+20]

[ACNS News: Anglican Communion Family Network targets birth registration, invites input]

[ACNS News: Communiqué from the meeting of ARCIC III in Hong Kong]

[ENS News: Archbishop of Wales elected to Crown Nominations Commission]

[PNS News: Dynamic new church ministries receive Mission Program Grants: Grants will allow ministries to continue mission in diverse settings among unreached populations]

[PNS News: North Carolina debates approval of same-sex marriage ban]

[PNS News: Unraveling the fabric of injustice: Be open to movement of the Spirit, Multicultural Conference told]

[PNS News: The ecology of grace and gratitude: Church, seminary called to counter world's attitude of scarcity with believe in God's abundance, Dykstra says]

[UCC News: 'I Do!' addresses real-world issues in ground-breaking resource for all couples]

[UCC News: Church community rallies around gay pastor in Wisconsin]

[UCC News: Separate journeys lead three newer UCC churches to destinations in various ways]

[UCC News: Commentary: A letter from North Carolina]

[UCC News: Ohio Conference minister to compete in aquatics disability meet in tune-up for Paralympics Trials]

[UCC News: Black to deliver commencement address at Lancaster]

May 11 to 12, 2012

Do you have old, unused gadgets like computers, VCRs, televisions, and handheld devices? Bring them to Electronic Waste (eWaste) Collection Days, a free recycling drive that takes place in the Purple Lot of Memorial Stadium.
. Institutional and small business: Friday, May 11, 9am-2pm
. General public: Saturday, May 12, 9am-2pm

Friday May 11, 2012

[ENS News: Thomas Logan, eldest serving African-American priest, dies at 100]

[NCC News: National Council joins interfaith religious groups to urge the House to pass Senate version of VAWA]

[PNS News: Anglican-Roman Catholic meeting ponders ecumenical dialogue]

[PNS News: Why the United Methodist Church canceled votes on same-sex marriage and gay clergy]

[PNS News: Emergent seminaries for the emergent church: New world requires new kinds of leadership, Adams says]

[PNS News: GAMC Approves Budget and Plan for 2013-2014: Realignment of ministries will focus on empowering congregations]

[PNS News: GAMC approves lower 2013-2014 mission budgets: Mission agency continues shift from 'doing on behalf of' to 'inspiring, equipping and connecting' Presbyterians]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Masters of Mercy]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Churches and the Disabled]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Social Entrepreneur Mechai Viravaidya]

[UMNS News: Remember maternal health on Mother's Day]

Saturday May 12, 2012

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Women Synodical Organization Board Meeting in the Synod Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Renewing Mission Table from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel

May 13, 2012

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises (Psalm 98: 4)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Prelude: Sonata in F: "Vivace" — Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

Baptismal Hymn: Borning Cry (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 732)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Acts 10: 44-48

Responsive Reading: Psalm 98

Second Lesson: 1 John 5: 1-6

Holy Gospel: John 15: 9-17

Homily: "When Love Comes to Town" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 358)

Installation of Congregation Council

Offertory Anthem: If Ye Love Me — Thomas Tallis

Adult Choir

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

Communion Hymn: Let us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)

Sending Hymn: We Know that Christ Is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)

Postlude: Sonata in F: "Allegro" — Carl Philipp Emmanuel 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.

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Prelude: Sonata in F: "Vivace" — Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

Entrance Hymn: For All the Faithfull Women (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 419)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Acts 10: 44-48

Responsive Reading: Psalm 98

Second Lesson: 1 John 5: 1-6

Holy Gospel: John 15: 9-17

Children's Sermon: Karl Teskey

Homily: "When Love Comes to Town" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister

Hymn of the Day: Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 358)

Installation of Congregation Council

Offertory Anthem: Sonata in F: "Largo" — Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

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

Communion Hymn: Let us Break Bread Together (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 471)

Sending Hymn: We Know that Christ Is Raised (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 449)

Postlude: Sonata in F: "Allegro" — Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

Bread and Wine: Kent and Barb Unger

Flowers: Lynn and Ute Coyne

Congregation Council members will be installed at both services.

Locavores meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 14.

Pastor McKee will lead a class for new members beginning on Sunday, May 6 between worship services (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.) in the Conference Room. The three sessions (5/6, 13, and 20) will provide Lutheran perspectives on scripture, the sacraments, worship, and the Church, as well as offer information about opportunities to learn and serve at St. Thomas. New members will be received on a Sunday following the classes. If you are already a member, you are also welcome. It's a good refresher if you haven't attended a class in a while. Bring your questions!

Monday May 14, 2012

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

Lay Care Workshop - May 14, 6-8:30 pm by Pastor Lyle On Monday, May 14, 6-8:30 pm: Pastor Lyle will lead a workshop on hospital/nursing home/shut-in visits. Please contact the church to make a reservation for this event. There will be two other workshops; one in September on grieving/death/funerals and one in October on other "life challenges"

[Anglican Communion News Service">ACNS News: Episcopal and Catholic bishops ready to "do all in their power" to realise an end to war]

[ELCA News: James Nieman elected president of Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago]

[ENS News: South Sudan: Episcopal, Catholic bishops 'stand committed' to end war]

[ENS News: Church Mission Society readvertises for new leader]

[ENS News: Burgess Carr, former All Africa Council leader, dies at 76]

[PNS News: Preparing leaders for Eastern Europe: University professor Jane Hoslag challenges students to understand the Bible's message]

[PNS News: Indonesian authorities restrict places of worship after Muslim protests]

[PNS News: Supreme Court decision on religion upends campus religious groups]

[PNS News: National Presbyterian Church of Mexico begins 140th anniversary]

[PNS News: Planting the future: One deacon's vision for tree planting in Afghanistan takes root]

Saint Matthias, Apostle (Liturgical Color: Red)

Tuesday May 15, 2012

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

Worship Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.

[PNS News: Share what God is up to in your congregation: New African American Congregational Support website launched]

[PNS News: Greek churches 'face disaster' as crisis deepens]

[PNS News: Young 'Millennials' losing faith in record numbers]

[PNS News: Plans for WCRC focus discussion]

[PNS News: Spirit of understanding: Noel draws parallels between African spirit possession and Christian doctrine of Holy Spirit]

[UCC News: 'Longing for sister and brother churches,' Liberation Ministries comes into UCC fold]

[UCC News: Seeking solutions to stop sex trafficking helps build community at Centro Romero]

[UMNS News: Wenner's 'stepping stones' to bishop]

[WCC News: Churches regret NATO delay in withdrawing nuclear weapons from Europe]

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Freed to Lead Board Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Leadership Support WEBEX Meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Synod Assembly last day of guaranteed room reservations at the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter and the Embassy Suites

[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Urges Active Church Involvement in Global Issues]

[PNS News: A Flexible, Efficient Way to Give]

[PNS News: Redwood Presbytery votes to oppose GAPJC decision rebuking Spahr for performing same-gender marriages: Court's ruling 'inconsistent with faithful life of ministry lived out in this presbytery']

[RCA News: Gospel-Centered Community]

[WCC News: Message of the presidents of the WCC at Pentecost 2012]

Thursday May 17, 2012

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

Children's Worship Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.

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

[ACNS News: Archbishop of Wales condemns Iran's involvement on Ashraf dossier]

[ACNS News: Church warns of change happening too fast in Myanmar]

[ENS News: New Zealand: Christchurch Council calls for cathedral demolition pause]

[LCMS News: Church's neighborhood-renewal role earns honor]

[LCMS News: Registration opens for Rural, Small Town Conference]

[LCMS News: Rev. Robert Jackson, former Oklahoma DP, dies]

[LCMS News: Ridley heads LCMS housing corporation]

[LCMS News: Mueller to receive honorary doctorate]

[NCC News: Task Force to end violence against women deplores passage of weakened legislation]

[PNS News: Funding needs in the U.S. and around the world: General Assembly Mission Council receives $2 million from an anonymous donor]

[PNS News: Presbyterian Church of Mexico begins anniversary celebrations]

[PNS News: Evangelicals say it's time for frank talk about sex]

[PNS News: All in the family: a history of splits in the American Presbyterian Church]

[PNS News: Cultivating leadership: Synods work to develop leadership in time of discontinuity]

[PNS News: Presbyterians divided on same-sex marriage: Survey shows members, ruling elders oppose same-sex marriage, while teaching elders in favor]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Adam Taylor: Hunger, Nutrition, and the G8]

[UCC News: Empowered and impassioned, Pacific NW group is ready for National Youth Event]

[UCC News: New energy fueling UCC Coalition at 40]

[UCC News: Global Ministries recognizes work of long-term missionaries; announces other missionary appointments]

May 18 to 20, 2012

Shavuot

Friday May 18, 2012

Lutheran Campus Ministry Event

Please write down this date: Friday, May 18th. Come to Oliver Winery at 6:30 that evening for the best time you've had since your wedding reception. If you're not married, come anyway for fun and fellowship. The affair will include free wine tasting from 6:30 until 7:15, entertainment, great food, and more for the rest of the evening. Tickets will be sold ahead of time for just $25 ($45 for a couple---a bargain!).

This event is a fund raiser for Lutheran Campus Ministry at Indiana University. We will present silent and live auctions for your spending enjoyment. As you may have heard if you eavesdrop on the conversations of fellow parishioners, LCM-IU is making a major effort to move forward in its ministry to students and the campus. And, of course, we want to keep Pastor Kelli Skram and Diaconal Minister Jeff Schacht, our capable staff, as energized by this fruitful mission as they are now. To accomplish these things, we need your help.

We are inviting folks to donate items for the auctions. Our Auction Task Force will select items for inclusion. Those not selected for the auction will be donated to other charities.

It should be a fun evening, so please put us on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there!

Indiana-Kentucky Synod Latino Ministry Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room

[ELCA News: ELCA cultivates students' passion into action to help end malaria]

[LWF News: LWF Virtual Conference Prompts Enthusiastic Interest in Ecological Justice]

[PNS News: The reshaping of World Mission: World Mission restructured for greater responsiveness and support]

[PNS News: France will have new denomination with Protestant merger]

[PNS News: Arctic Christians get first complete Inuit Bible]

[PNS News: Jamaica's rich biodiversity faces multiple threats]

[PNS News: Agents of peace: Children have great capacity for peace, learn about it at Detroit camp]

[RCA News: Coming Full Circle: Food pantry helps with more than hunger]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Cambodia Garment Worker Justice]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Rev. Fred Luter Jr.]

[UCC News: UCC churches in Missouri step up to support bisexual pastor]

[UCC News: For a song, Council for American Indian Ministries youth accelerate bid for NYE]

[UMNS News: Pastor mixes faith, life in online ministry]

[WCC News: WCC book series to be launched]

Erik, King of Sweden, martyr, 1160 (Liturgical Color: Red)

Saturday May 19, 2012

The Community Band will sponsor a large garage sale at St. Thomas. Also at the sale will be an "Indian Taco" booth with Liz Gaskins and family supplying the tacos. Proceeds from the sale will go to help with expenses for the trip to Living Waters Lutheran Church in North Carolina.

Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 (Liturgical Color: White)

May 20, 2012

The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Ascension Sunday)

for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. (Psalm 1: 6)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Prelude: Ascension Suite: "Serene Alleluias of a soul longing for Heaven" — Olivier Messiaen

Entrance Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 394)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26

Responsive Reading: Psalm 1

Second Lesson: 1 John 5: 1-6

Holy Gospel: John 17: 6-19

Homily: "One" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Son of God, Eternal Saviore (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 655)

Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)

Sending Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 392)

Postlude: Prelude on "Hyfrydol"> — Ralph Vaughan Williams

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.

Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Prelude: Ascension Suite: "Serene Alleluias of a soul longing for Heaven" — Olivier Messiaen

Entrance Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day! (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 394)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26

Responsive Reading: Psalm 1

Second Lesson: 1 John 5: 1-6

Holy Gospel: John 17: 6-19

Homily: "One" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Son of God, Eternal Saviore (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 655)

Offertory Anthem: I Will Sing, I Will Sing

Children's Choir

Communion Anthem: Verleih' uns Freiden — Felix Mendelssohn

Adult Choir

Communion Hymn: Father, We Thank You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 478)

Sending Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 392)

Postlude: Prelude on "Hyfrydol"> — Ralph Vaughan Williams

Bread and Wine: Robin Hershberger

Flowers: Dennis Baurle

Pastor McKee will lead a class for new members beginning on Sunday, May 6 between worship services (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.) in the Conference Room. The three sessions (5/6, 13, and 20) will provide Lutheran perspectives on scripture, the sacraments, worship, and the Church, as well as offer information about opportunities to learn and serve at St. Thomas. New members will be received on a Sunday following the classes. If you are already a member, you are also welcome. It.s a good refresher if you haven't attended a class in a while. Bring your questions!

Congregation Council meets following the late service in the Conference Room.

Mission Endowment Fund meets at 12:30 p.m. in Room 14.

Monday May 21, 2012

Youth Support Committee 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 Community Hall.

Synod Assembly pre-assembly registration ends. Mailing of pre-assembly materials will cease after this date. Only on-site registrations ($230) will be accepted after this date.

[ENS News: In Connecticut, Barbara Campbell named first 'Diocesan Poet']

[ENS News: Lexington diocese announces slate of five nominees for next bishop]

[NCC News: Metropolitan Constantine, 76]

[NCC News: Religious leaders ask G8 and G20 leaders to express moral concerns in their talks]

[NCC News: Change Management consultant and active layperson unanimously elected NCC Transitional General Secretary]

[PNS News: GA 220 marks 175 years of world mission: New mission workers to be commissioned as World Mission celebrates 175th anniversary at GA 220]

[PNS News: John C. Martin Award announced: New Teaching of the Bible Grant will serve the racial ethnic schools and colleges of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)]

[PNS News: Presbyterians value special offering causes: Survey suggests other changes might increase giving]

[PNS News: For clergy, lost faith can lead to lost family, jobs]

[PNS News: Global Reformed church movement sets priorities for 2012-2013]

[PNS News: Cultivating community: Texarkana ministerial alliance bears community garden fruit]

[UMNS News: 12 lessons from 12 General Conferences]

[WCC News: WCC general secretary visits Romanian member churches]

John Eliot, missionary to the American Indians, 1690 (Liturgical Color: White)

May 22 to 23, 2012

Declaration of the Bab

Tuesday May 22, 2012

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

[ELCA News: ELCA synod bishop says hope remains in tornado-ravaged town]

[LCMS News: Paul Heerboth, former LCMS World Mission exec, dies]

[PNS News: Narnia or Neverland? Christians choose their favorite fantasy land]

[PNS News: Anglican world marks 350 years of the Book of Common Prayer]

[PNS News: United Nations warns on trafficking of indigenous girls near the Nicaragua-Honduras border]

[UCC News: UCC, church activist elected NCC transitional general secretary]

[UCC News: Illinois UCC church spreads good word of literacy among immigrants of all ages]

[UCC News: UCC-led online forum created to help promote peace in the Middle East]

[UMNS News: Bridging the poverty gap ]

[UMNS News: Finding God in unexpected places]

Wednesday May 23, 2012

[ELCA News: Ray Tiemann re-elected bishop of ELCA Southwestern Texas Synod]

[ENS News: Anderson will not seek re-election as House of Deputies president]

[LCMS News: Joplin a year later: 'thankfulness,' but needs remain]

[LCMS News: Price of hymnal to increase Jan. 1]

[PNS News: Ecumenical award goes to Church World Service leader]

[PNS News: Sikhs launch app to report profiling]

[PNS News: Churches to observe 'World Week for Peace in Palestine-Israel']

[PNS News: Exploring the value of theological friendship groups: Pastoral leaders consult on how to encourage formation of communities of theological friendship]

[UMNS News: Volunteers change world in 1,500 places]

Thursday May 24, 2012

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

Lay Care Ministry Group meets at 4:15 p.m. in the Conference Room.

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

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

[ACNS News: Philippines Archbishop: "Greater global sharing would lead to more effective advocacy and ministry."]

[ENS News: Philippines archbishop urges better global communication]

[ENS News: Liturgical scholar, teacher Leonel Mitchell dies]

[ENS News: Ogé Beauvoir becomes Haiti's bishop suffragan]

[NCC News: Faith leaders applaud carbon pollution rule: Carbon rule would result in a healthier Creation and healthier communities with no added financial burden to consumers, supporters say]

[PNS News: Trade Agreements vs. Democracy]

[PNS News: Theologian sees links between Christianity and African traditional religion]

[PNS News: How did Mormons grow so fast? They changed how they counted]

[PNS News: Online directory for theological institutions launched]

[PNS News: Success stories: SDOP National Committee members hear from funded projects, learn about impact]

[RCA News: Fresh Air, New Spirit]

[UCC News: Video message from Faithful and Welcoming Churches embraces the 'united' mantra of the United Church of Christ]

[WCC News: Johan Galtung: Religions have potential for peace]

Nicolaus Copernicus, 1543; Leonhard Euler, 1783; teachers (Liturgical Color: White)

Friday May 25, 2012

[ENS News: Los Angeles Bishop Bruno says leukemia is in remission]

[LCMS News: Parties pose 'creative solution' to save Concordia, Ann Arbor]

[LCMS News: Board approves $64.6 million-plus operating budget]

[LCMS News: ACNA, LCMS release joint statement]

[LCMS News: Boards continue policy work; 16 calls, appointments made]

[LWF News: Back Again at the Reception Center]

[LWF News: Latin America and Caribbean Lutheran Leaders Pledge Sustainable Life for All]

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[PNS News: 'A different time': World Mission adjusts structure, processes in light of strategic goals]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Serene Jones Extended Interview]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Women in Theology and Ministry]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Catholic Institutions v Obama Administration]

[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Juvenile Justice]

[UMNS News: UMTV: Battle Buddies Mentor Veterans]

[WCC News: Christian and Muslim leaders visit Nigeria]

[WCC News: Churches to accompany communities displaced by climate change]

May 26 to 28, 2012

Shavuot

Saturday May 26, 2012

Vigil of Pentecost (Liturgical Color: Red)

The LORD is our help and our shield. (Psalm 33: 20)

May 27, 2012

The Day of Pentecost

When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground. (Psalm 104: 30)

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Prelude: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord [in another way] — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: O Day Full of Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 627)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Acts 2: 1-21

Responsive Reading: Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b

Second Lesson: Romans 8: 22-27

Holy Gospel: John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15

Homily: "The Power Within" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Creator Spirit, Hevaenly Dove (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 577)

Offertory Anthem: Come Down, O Love Divine — Charles Beaudrot

Adult Choir

Communion Hymn: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 403)

Communion Hymn: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)

Sending Hymn: Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 395)

Postlude: Fantasia on "Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord" — Johann Sebastian Bach

Worship at 10:15 a.m.

Prelude: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord [in another way] — Johann Sebastian Bach

Entrance Hymn: O Day Full of Grace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 627)

Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Acts 2: 1-21

Responsive Reading: Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b

Second Lesson: Romans 8: 22-27

Holy Gospel: John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15

Homily: "The Power Within" — Pastor Lyle McKee

Hymn of the Day: Creator Spirit, Hevaenly Dove (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 577)

Offertory Anthem: Come Down, O Love Divine — Charles Beaudrot

Adult Choir

Communion Hymn: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 403)

Communion Hymn: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)

Sending Hymn: Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 395)

Postlude: Fantasia on "Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord" — Johann Sebastian Bach

Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai

Flowers: David Ellies

Vegetable gardeners meet between services in Room 14.

John Calvin, renewer of the Church, 1564 (Liturgical Color: White)

May 28 to 29, 2012

Ascension of Baha'u'Ullah

Monday May 28, 2012

Church Offices Closed for Memorial Day

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

Tuesday May 29, 2012

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

[ENS News: Ratification of Canadian bishop for Uruguay fails]

[ENS News: Canada: Fresh ideas for church structure, finances elude church council]

[ENS News: Decline in revenues leaves Anglican Church of Canada with deficit]

[ENS News: ChristChurch Cathedral suffers further damage in latest quake]

[ENS News: Canada: Bishop calls Mississauga Declaration a 'threat to stay']

[ENS News: Continuing Indaba is celebrated as 'a wonderful gift to the communion']

[PNS News: 'A different time' World Mission adjusts structure, processes in light of strategic goals]

[PNS News: Israeli artifacts support Solomon.s Temple, archaeologists say]

[PNS News: Southern Sudanese again seek safety at Kakuma camp]

[PNS News: Janet Edwards steps down as GA moderator candidate: Husband's sudden serious illness would make serving 'impossible']

[UCC News: Evangelism efforts of North Carolina congregation inspired voters to come out against anti-marriage-equality amendment]

[UCC News: Join the Stillspeaking Writers' Group for a live event May 30 ]

[UMNS News: UMTV: Photographer's Ministry with Poor]

[WCC News: Delegation to Nigeria hopes for "transformed reality"]

[WCC News: WCC general secretary condemns violence in Syria]

Jiri Tranovský, hymnwriter, 1637 (Liturgical Color: White)

Wednesday May 30, 2012

[ENS News: Canada: What would happen if we say 'no' to the Anglican Covenant?]

[ENS News: Canada: Dialogue renewed with the United Church]

[ENS News: Faith groups and United Nations condemn massacre in Syria]

[ENS News: VIRGINIA: 'Continuing congregations' turn focus to future]

[ENS News: World Council of Churches to hold first meeting in China]

[LWF News: Europe's Lutherans Pledge Support for Diaconal Services despite Diminishing Resources]

[PNS News: The Rev. Patrick Conroy, U.S. House chaplain, talks about conflict and his unusual congregation]

[PNS News: In a changed world, churches need to rethink communications]

[PNS News: Joel Ortega Dopico: 'Come together as a Cuban family' New Presbyterian president of the Council of Churches of Cuba (CIC) committed to strengthening ecumenical relations]

[PNS News: Presbytery and synod news]

[UCC News: Cornerstone Fund helps UCC church in Baltimore gain leverage in renewing loan]

[UCC News: Former UCC consultant on race relations, the Rev. Edward Martin Brown III, dies at 93]

[UMNS News: Battle against addiction moves to classroom]

[WCC News: China Christian Council will host WCC meeting in China]

Thursday May 31, 2012

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

[LCMS News: Council of Presidents assigns first calls]

[LCMS News: Convention Corner]

[NCC News: This Father's Day in New York City: 'A Silent March' against 'stop and frisk']

[NCC News: Faith Leaders Call for Protection for Bristol Bay: Study Concludes that Proposed Pebble Mine Would Threaten the Health of Creation, Livelihoods and Tribal Communities]

[UMNS News: CBS highlights interfaith AIDS action]

Visit of Mary to Elizabeth (Liturgical Color: White)

Last update: Wednesday 6 June 2012 16:12