October 1 to 8, 2012
Monday October 1, 2012
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Second session of Book of Faith study of Romans meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: Boy killed as blast hits Nairobi Anglican church]
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Kenya Condemns attack on St Polycarp]
[ENS News: Solomon Tilewa Johnson elected primate of West Africa]
[ENS News: Archbishop of Kenya condemns attack on Nairobi parish]
[PNS News: On Borders and Reconciliation]
[PNS News: ENInews suspends service, seeks further fundin]
[PNS News: Indigenous theologians reflect on life, justice and peace in Taiwan]
[PNS News: Poll: White working class voters are still looking for a candidate, and still religious]
[WCC News: Mission with humility, justice and inclusivity]
Tuesday October 2, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Anglican Alliance is looking for "Agents of Change" volunteers for distance learning course]
[ENS News: New Zealand: ChristChurch Cathedral bells shipped to U.K. for restoration]
[ENS News: Earthquake-displaced Charleston congregation returns to historic home]
[PNS News: Australian Christians put global poverty deadline on nation's agenda]
[PNS News: Report: Restrictions on religious freedom increasing worldwide]
[PNS News: Mass movements in support of financial reform needed, Latin American peasant leader says]
[PNS News: PADVN releases domestic violence awareness resources: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month]
[UCC News: Ohio UCC congregation kicks off centennial celebration with $10K collection]
[UCC News: New Hampshire church promotes domestic violence awareness year round]
[UCC News: West Chicago reverend continues 30 years of immigration reform activism]
[UMNS News: Placemats make point on food rights]
[WCC News: WCC's call for "madang" programme applications closes on 31 October]
[WCC News: Conference in Brazil links people.s struggle with financial architecture]
Wednesday October 3, 2012
[ACNS News: Returnees in South Sudan in need of our help to restart their lives]
[ACNS News: The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke Elected as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland]
[ENS News: Presiding bishop, House of Deputies president appoint triennial leaders]
[PNS News: African religious leaders demand end to illegal wildlife trade]
[PNS News: Jewish voters still favoring Obama]
[PNS News: 'Paradise and the economy' is theme of theological essay competition]
[UCC News: Loey Powell to guide UCC multicultural leadership development]
[UMNS News: HIV/AIDS threatening Philippines]
Thursday October 4, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sancturay.
[ENS News: Richard Clarke elected as Church of Ireland primate]
[ENS News: Canada: Japanese hosts say Hiltz's visit will inspire struggling parishes]
[ENS News: Terry Parsons, longtime stewardship leader, dies in Michigan]
[LWF News: Founded to Give Hope in the West Bank]
[PNS News: Inter-Anglican commission considers ecumenical dialogues]
[PNS News: Spirit of St. Francis lives strong in Assisi]
[PNS News: WCC conference probes sustainability crises]
[UMNS News: Church puts spotlight on Congo conflict]
[WCC News: WCC working group plans next steps in climate advocacy]
[WCC News: Leading development economists offer alternatives]
Friday October 5, 2012
[ACNS News: Second female Anglican bishop elected by Southern Africa]
[ACNS News: Interfaith website relaunched in Egypt in spirit of CMS pioneers]
[ELCA News: ELCA, other churches call for investigation of military aid to Israel]
[ENS News: L.A. Bishop Bruno returns to office following leukemia treatment]
[ENS News: Second female Anglican bishop elected by Southern Africa]
[ENS News: California Bishop Andrus denied seating at RC archbishop's installation]
[PNS News: Hindus in Pakistan say they are a forgotten community]
[PNS News: Muslim parents wrestle with passing on Islamic values]
[UCC News: UCC joins Christian leaders in letter to Congress outlining human-rights violations in the Middle East]
[UCC News: Ohio congregation stands with members of vandalized mosque]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Simchat Torah]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Food Deserts]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Judicial Elections]
[UCC News: UCC joins Christian leaders in letter to Congress outlining human-rights violations in the Middle East]
Saturday October 6, 2012
Walking in the Ways of God: A religious mini pilgrimage will begin at St. Thomas on Saturday, October 6th at 1pm. We will be stopping by five congregations ending with refreshments at the Islamic Center.
October 7, 2012
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 27) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Rhosymedre — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: Beloved, God's Chosen (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 648)
Homily: "Living as Fruitful Stewards" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Our Father, By Whose Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 640)
Offertory Anthem: Slane — George Shearing
Communion Hymn: Lord of All Hopefulness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 765)
Communion Hymn: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)
Sending Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
Postlude: Nun Danket alle Gott — Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Sunday Church School 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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11
Senior High meets in the Youth Room
Confirmation Class meets in the Conference Room Bible 101: The Sending of the Seventy
Culture of Conversation in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m.
Prelude: Rhosymedre — Ralph Vaughan Williams
Entrance Hymn: Beloved, God's Chosen (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 648)
sung by Adult Choir; setting by Gerre Hancock
Homily: "Living as Fruitful Stewards" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: Our Father, By Whose Name (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 640)
Offertory Anthem: Adam lay y bounden — (arrangement Boris Ord)
Adult Choir
Communion Hymn: Lord of All Hopefulness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 765)
Communion Hymn: Loving Spirit (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 397)
Sending Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
Postlude: Nun Danket alle Gott — Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Bread and Wine:Chris Ogan
Flowers: Gene and Gayl Laughman
New Member Classes
Pastor McKee will lead a class for new members beginning on Sunday, October 7th following the 11:00 a.m. worship services in the Conference Room. 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!
Youth Group meets following the late service.
Bach Cantata at 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, missionary to America, 1787 (Liturgical Color: White)
Monday October 8, 2012
Monday Bible Study meets at 1:00 p.m. iin Room 11
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[PNS News: Moravian pastor to lead a U.S. Episcopal church]
[PNS News: Poll: Obama surges ahead among Catholic voters]
[PNS News: Protecting Haiti's children: Children's rights rapporteur hammers system of domestic servitude]
[PNS News: Better together: 'Dallas II' consultation maps out mission approaches to poverty, evangelism and violence]
[UCC News: Minnesotans United organizing a faith-based campaign of education around marriage amendment]
[UCC News: Mission 4/1 Earth website, resources available now]
[WCC News: New financial system needed to curb greed, say theologians and economists]
Tuesday October 9, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: New Sabbath studies published by the Anglican Communion Environmental Network]
[ENS News: Jeff W. Fisher ordained and consecrated as Texas bishop suffragan]
[LCMS News: CPH offers new book about Reformation]
[LCMS News: Senske named to national schools commission]
[PNS News: Scholar depicts Martin Luther in traditional Japanese Noh drama]
[PNS News: Christians have crosses, Jews have stars and atheists have ... what, exactly?]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: None of the Above: The Rise of the Religiously Unaffiliated]
Wednesday October 10, 2012
[ACNS News: Compass Rose Society honours Archbishop Williams, elects new president]
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury's statement to mark the beginning of Hate Crime Awareness Week]
[ENS News: 'Tithing with Trash' cuts waste, turns hard-to-recycle rubbish into riches]
[PNS News: Religious groups team up to fight sex trafficking]
[PNS News: New roadmap for NGOs in Haiti aims to 'weed out bad apples']
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: National Press Club Discussion]
[UCC News: Small Illinois congregation meets huge goal to equip community schoolchildren]
Thursday October 11, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sancturay.
[ACNS News: South Sudan double displacement: first from conflict and now from floods]
[ACNS News: First ever International Day of the Girl focuses on early marriage]
[ELCA News: ELCA Fund for Leaders honors 2012-2013 scholarship recipients]
[ENS News: The intersection of faith, the Episcopal Church, and politics]
[PNS News: Romney appeals to evangelicals through 'Judeo-Christian' values]
[PNS News: Communication is the invisible link that unites faith communities, says WACC president]
[PNS News: One nation still under God? PEW Survey finds: not so much anymore]
[UCC News: Connecticut UCC church sponsors traveling tribute to fallen U.S. troops]
[UMNS News: 20 ways to reach out on Veterans Day]
[WCC News: WCC hails 50th anniversary of Second Vatican Council]
Friday October 12, 2012
[ACNS News: Former scientist stars in TV series as he trains to be a vicar]
[ENS News: Peace station seeks to heal postwar Sierra Leone]
[ENS News: Court grants two Los Angeles properties to diocese, Episcopal Church]
[ENS News: Presiding bishop writes to presidential candidates]
[LCMS News: More LCMS congregations return statistics report]
[LCMS News: Good Shepherd Institute plans conference, offers journal]
[LCMS News: 'Bach at the Sem' begins 20th season of concerts]
[LWF News: LWF Seeks Stronger Networking among Lutheran Theological Institutions]
[LWF News: Church Ministries That Are Transforming Anglican-Lutheran Relations]
[PNS News: Building for the future: First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation invests in youth and young adults]
[PNS News: Jewish groups say conspiracy theory over anti-Islam film won't die]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Minnesota Gay Marriage]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: None of the Above: Who Are They?]
[UCC News: Michigan UCC pastor urges support of renewable energy legislation]
[UCC News: Songwriter dedicates "God Is Still Speaking" song to the UCC]
[UMNS News: Spiritual resources for veterans and families]
[UMNS News: Hispanic church offers model of growth]
[WCC News: Youth eco-justice efforts expand]
[WCC News: Churches in Wales stress unity]
[WCC News: WCC congratulates European Union for receiving Nobel Peace Prize]
Saturday October 13, 2012
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Lutheran Disaster Response Team Training from 8:30&nbsap;a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Center downstairs Conference Room
October 14, 2012
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 28) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: These are God's Holy Ten Commands — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 655)
Homily: "Focused Vision" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: O God of Every Nation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 713)
Offertory Anthem: Mass for the Parishes: "Tierce en Taille" — Francois Couperin
Communion Hymn: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 678)
Communion Hymn: Goodness is Stronger Than Evil (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 721)
Sending Hymn: How Marvelous Gods' Greatness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 830)
Postlude: Fantasy — Thomas Tallis
Sunday Church School 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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11
Senior High meets in the Youth Room
Confirmation Class meets in the Conference Room Bible 101: Jesus' Nazareth Sermon
Adult Forum in Rooms 16 and 17; "Was Jesus Married"? discussion led by Dawn Bakken
Prelude: These are God's Holy Ten Commands — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 655)
Children's Sermon: Karl Teskey
Homily: "Focused Vision" — Jeff Schacht, Diaconal Minister
Hymn of the Day: O God of Every Nation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 713)
Offertory Anthem: If Ye Love Me — Thomas Tallis
Communion Hymn: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 678)
Communion Hymn: Goodness is Stronger Than Evil (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 721)
Sending Hymn: How Marvelous Gods' Greatness (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 830)
Postlude: Fantasy — Thomas Tallis
Bread and Wine: Dean and Sandy Arnold
Flowers: Bob Cutter
Young Women's Group meets at 10:00 a.m. in Room 14.
New Members Class meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Pastor's Office.
Interfiath Winter Shelter training at First United at 2:00 p.m.
Sigma Alpha Iota concert at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Monday October 15, 2012
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Third session of Book of Faith study of Romans meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Spinners and Weavers meets at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Teresa of Avila, teacher, renewer of the church, 1582 (Liturgical Color: White)
[ACNS News: Emergency pastoral ministry essentials in one pocket-size companion]
[ENS News: Province 1 launches 'Turn off the lights, for God's sake' campaign]
[ENS News: Robert C. Wright ordained Atlanta's 10th bishop]
[LWF News: Partnership with European Union Has Upheld the Rights of the Poor]
[PNS News: Connecting in a new way: One Arizona congregation looks at new approaches to ministry]
[PNS News: Shariah or not, Muslim divorces can get tricky]
[PNS News: There are alternatives, says leading development economist at ecumenical meeting]
[PNS News: Monumental: Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy celebrates 50 years, looks ahead to next 50]
Tuesday October 16, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[PNS News: Reaching out to the Roma: Al and Ellen Smith help outcast group in their quest for empowerment]
[PNS News: Catholic bishops rebuke Biden over contraception mandate claims]
[PNS News: Presbytery and synod news]
[PNS News: A place of refuge: Campus ministry provides rest, snacks to sorority pledges]
[UCC News: Support our youth - Go Purple on Spirit Day!]
[UMNS News: Concerns rise for Syrian Christians]
[WCC News: Sorrow over the death of Patriarch Torkom II]
October 17 to 18, 2012
Indiana-Kentucky Synod New to Roster Gathering — contact Rudy Mueller
Wednesday October 17, 2012
[ACNS News: The Anglican Consultative Council meeting is vital for our whanau — NZ Maori archdeacon.]
[ACNS News: Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Papua New Guinea]
[ENS News: Presiding officers to appoint structure committee on or about Dec. 1]
[LCMS News: COP welcomes nine new members, assigns first calls]
[LCMS News: LCEF announces earnings distribution to partnering districts, Synod]
[LCMS News: Birner, Grimenstein named to new OIM positions]
[LWF News: LWF Conference Focuses on Relationship between Religion and Development]
[PNS News: Giving Back: Assistance Program seeks to help those who have served the church]
[PNS News: Poll: Most Americans don't think Scientology is a religion]
[PNS News: Seminary news]
[PNS News: Coping with Alzheimer's: PC(USA) pastor says farewell to a much-loved life]
[UMNS News: Shalom Summit looks back as it looks ahead]
[WCC News: WCC general secretary: Christian unity is intrinsic to God's grace]
Thursday October 18, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sancturay.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Bishop's Luncheon for Retired Rostered Leaders from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at MCL Cafeteria, 2370 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
St. Luke, Evangelist (Liturgical Color: Red)
[ACNS News: Young Anglicans' book on mission to be launched at ACC-15 in New Zealand]
[ELCA News: ELCA presiding bishop says church is 'always being made new']
[PNS News: Taliban unrepentant after attack on Pakistani teen, vow to kill her]
[UMNS News: N.C. churches benefit from 'labor of love']
[WCC News: Human rights training in Thailand on ecumenical advocacy]
Friday October 19, 2012
[ENS News: One year after flooding, rebuilding efforts continue in Vermont]
[ENS News: Women bishops: Enough waiting]
[LWF News: LWF General Secretary Calls for Greater Role of Diakonia and Advocacy in Theological Formation]
[PNS News: Jewish and Christian groups at impasse over U.S. aid to Israel]
[PNS News: (Financial) keys to the Kingdom: Academic fellowship turns into ministry for small-town Iowan Laura Keith]
[RCA News: General Synod Council, Meeting alongside Commissions, Focuses on the Future]
[RCA News: Teens discuss racism on bus trip]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Greg Smith on Politics and the Unaffiliated]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: John Green Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: None of the Above: Political Implications]
[UCC News: UCC's newly-formed MESA team conducts first team event]
[UCC News: Best-selling author shares secrets to success with Pilgrim Press Writers Conference crowd]
[UCC News: African-American clergy deliver powerful video message for marriage equality in Maryland]
[UMNS News: Low funds hurt church's schools in Liberia]
Saturday October 20, 2012
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Developing a Year-Round Stewardship Program in Your Congregation: Two Locations
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, IN
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.ml. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lafayette, IN
[UCC News: Pilgrim Press Writers Conference draws a crowd]
[UCC News: High praise, more funding for Center for Progressive Renewal]
October 21, 2012
The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 29) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: Mass for the Parishes: "Tierce en taille" — Francois Couperin
Entrance Hymn: You Servants of God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 825)
Homily: "First Things First" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: As Saints of Old (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 695)
Offertory Anthem: Creating God, Your Fingers Trace — David Hurd
Adult Choir
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 818)
Communion Hymn: I Come with Joy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 482)
Sending Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679)
Postlude: Capriccio in G — Max Reger
Sunday Church School 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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11
Adult Forum on Lutheran Campus Ministry led by Jeff Schacht in the Conference Room
Senior High meets in the Youth Room
Confirmation Class meets in the Conference Room Bible 101: The Parable of the Vineyard
Prelude: Mass for the Parishes: "Tierce en taille" — Francois Couperin
Entrance Hymn: You Servants of God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 825)
Homily: "First Things First" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: As Saints of Old (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 695)
Offertory Anthem: Blind Man
Children's Choir
Communion Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with You (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 818)
Communion Hymn: I Come with Joy (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 482)
Sending Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 679)
Postlude: Capriccio in G — Max Reger
Bread and Wine: Chris and Maren Foley
Flowers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Congregation Council meets in the Conference Room after the late service.
CROP Walk beginning at 2:00 p.m. To sign up as walker or for more information see the table in the narthex.
Winter Shelter Benefit Concert at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church
[UMNS News: United Methodists salute McGovern's legacy]
Monday October 22, 2012
Newsletter deadline
Retireds' planning meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Pastor's Office
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
[LCMS News: 111 network at second LCMS prison-ministry conference]
[LCMS News: KFUO supports planned St. Louis classical station]
[PNS News: Shiite Muslims quietly establish a foothold in U.S.]
[PNS News: Church World Service resettles nearly 6,000 refugees: More than 8,000 Cuban entrants also served]
[PNS News: Looking back, looking ahead: COGA hears feedback from 220th General Assembly, discusses future options]
[UCC News: UCC sisters renewed in ministry at African American Women's conference]
[UCC News: New Sacred Conversation on Race resources take discussion to deeper level]
[UMNS News: George McGovern: Champion of the hungry]
[WCC News: WCC pays tribute to George McGovern]
[WCC News: Praying for justice and peace in Azzun]
Tuesday October 23, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
James of Jerusalem, martyr (Liturgical Color: Red)
[ENS News: Pittsburgh ordains new bishop with pomp and a parable]
[LWF News: Guatemalan Mother Urges "No Amnesty" for Perpetrators of Genocide]
[LWF News: Theological Education Should Reflect Diversity of the Lutheran Communion]
[PNS News: New Native American saint Kateri Tekakwitha stirs mixed emotions]
[PNS News: Presbyterian Church rejuvenates with new pastor]
[PNS News: School daze: PC(USA) mission worker Nadia Ayoub fights odds to teach Roma kids]
[PNS News: A message from the Stated Clerk concerning recent General Assembly statements on Israel]
[RCA News: "Way Forward" Committee Begins Work]
[UCC News: Akron UCC to host interfaith discussion on religion and politics]
[UCC News: Syracuse UCC promotes culture of call — without even really trying]
[WCC News: WCC experience can be of value to UN system]
Wednesday October 24, 2012
[LCMS News: 'Being present' most important for disaster response]
[LCMS News: CUS enrollment climbs to record 29,597 students]
[LCMS News: George to continue as Concordia, Bronxville, president]
[LWF News: Tanzania's Lutheran Bishops Urge Peaceful Response to Church Burnings]
[LWF News: Warm Clothing and Shelters for Syrian Refugees in Jordan]
[PNS News: Unitarian Universalists see chance for growth in growth of secularism]
[PNS News: Moscow's Russian-American Institute for sale: Negotiations with buyer are in final stages]
[UCC News: UCC joins faith response to Anti-Muslim billboards in Washington D.C.]
[WCC News: Consolidated WCC library opens in Bossey]
Thursday October 25, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sancturay.
[ENS News: Reference panel recommends conciliation with 9 bishops]
[LWF News: It's Crowded but Learning Has Started under Tents in Upper Nile]
[LWF News: Interpretation of Holy Scripture Impacts Definition of Development]
[PNS News: Majority of Protestant pastors back Romney, but many still undecided]
[PNS News: Youth eco-justice efforts expand]
[PNS News: 'What it is to be a human being' Palestinian International Peacemaker emphasizes connectedness, awareness]
[UCC News: UCC emergency assistance pledged to assist the people of Syria]
[UMNS News: Faith, health best medicine for Memphis]
[WCC News: WCC training upholds values of "God's kingdom" in human rights]
Friday October 26, 2012
The Concordia University Chicago Wind Symphony will perform at Faith Lutheran Church, 2200 South High St., Bloomington, IN on Friday, October 26 at 7:30pm. A variety of music in many forms and styles, programmed for wide audience appeal, will make this event a pleasure for everyone. Admission is free; however a free-will offering will be received.
[ACNS News; Youth to challenge Archbishop of Canterbury]
[ACNS News; 2012 Standing Committee Bulletin - Day 1 + 2 (October meeting)]
[ACNS News; The Archbishop of Canterbury commemorates one of NZ's greatest sons]
[ENS News: New Zealand: Archbishop of Canterbury commemorates Sir Paul Reeves]
[ENS News: Canada's ACC delegates express hope for Christian community]
[ENS News: New Zealand youth to challenge archbishop of Canterbury]
[PNS News: Permissible activities for churches and other entities, especially during election years]
[PNS News: New Trustees join the Presbyterian Foundation Board]
[PNS News: Nadia's kids: PC(USA) mission worker Nadia Ayoub reaches out to Roma kids in Ukraine]
[PNS News: Kabul school of rock gains acceptance among Muslims]
[PNS News: Korean Association of Women Theologians wins Swiss prize]
[PNS News: Speaking out: Malagasy International Peacemaker denounces wrongdoings, proclaims hope in God]
[RCA News: RCWS Monitors Hurricane Sandy]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Children's Hajj]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joni Eareckson Tada Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joni Eareckson Tada: Breast Cancer Update]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Diana Butler Bass Extended Interview]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: None of the Above: Religious Implications]
[UCC News: North Carolina church rides the bus for free speech]
Saturday October 27, 2012
Indiana-Kentucky Synodfest at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, IN
[ACNS News; Podcast: Young Anglicans question Anglican Primates]
[ACNS News; Podcast: Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Auckland welcome]
[ACNS News; ACC welcome: Once in a lifetime event]
October 28, 2012
The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (Lectionary 30) (Liturgical Color: Green)
Prelude: We All Believe in One True God — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: We All Believe in One True God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 411)
Homily: "Freedom" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: A Mighty Fortress is Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 504)
Offertory Anthem: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
stanza 4, Adult Choir alone
Communion Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 517)
Communion Hymn: O Spirit of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 405)
Sending Hymn: Now Than We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
Postlude: Now Thank We All Our God; March Triomphale — Sigfird Karg-Elert
Sunday Church School 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
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11
Senior High meets in the Youth Room
Confirmation Class meets in the Conference Room Lord's Prayer: The Beatitudes
Prelude: We All Believe in One True God — Johann Sebastian Bach
Entrance Hymn: We All Believe in One True God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 411)
Homily: "Freedom" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: A Mighty Fortress is Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 504)
The Rite of Confirmation
Offertory Anthem: The Church's One Foundation (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 654)
stanza 4, Adult Choir alone
Communion Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 517)
Communion Hymn: O Spirit of Life (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 405)
Sending Hymn: Now Than We All Our God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 840)
Postlude: Now Thank We All Our God; March Triomphale — Sigfird Karg-Elert
Bread and Wine: Charlene Wheeler
Flowers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Being confirmed in the faith today is Shelby Crouch, daughter of Jamie Crouch and granddaughter of Liz Gaskins.
Following the 11:00 service, a reception witll be held in honor of the new confirmand.
Mission Endowment Fund meets after the late service. Proposals should be in by October 22nd — MEF forms are available at the Welcome Table or in the office.
The 2012 Pipes Spooktacular sponsored by the Bloomington Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will again be held at St. Thomas on Sunday, October 28 at 6 p.m. This event is especially geared toward children. Please come in costume and enjoy the fun.
St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (Liturgical Color: Red)
[ACNS News; Podcast: Archbishop of Canterbury's ACC opening Eucharist Sermon]
[ACNS News; Archbishop of Canterbury on the reckless love of God]
[ACNS News; Anglican Communion Secretary General: "Fullness of faith can only be expressed together"]
Monday October 29, 2012
Monday Bible study meets from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Fourth session of Book of Faith study of Romans meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News; Anglican Communion Secretary General, "New Zealand has given us a warm welcome"]
[ENS News: Fond du Lac Bishop Russell Jacobus announces intention to retire]
[ENS News: Anglican Consultative Council Digest: Oct. 29]
[PNS News: Church leaders offer call to prayer as Hurricane Sandy continues to rage]
[PNS News: Neither Obama nor Romney? Some Christians vote for 'None of the Above']
[PNS News: Orthodox churches reflect on WCC Assembly theme]
[UCC News: JWM board nominates Linda Jaramillo for third term]
[UCC News: Church gives money to members with hope of making a difference]
[UMNS News: Judicial Council upholds security of appointment]
[UMNS News: Court defers East Africa financial dispute]
Tuesday October 30, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
[ACNS News: Anglican Alliance strength not in funding, but in connecting and co-ordinating]
[ACNS News: Global Anglican body urges members to adopt safe church charter]
[ENS News: Anglican Consultative Council Digest: Oct. 30]
[LCMS News: LCMS districts assessing hurricane damage]
[LWF News; Importance of Gender Justice Discussed at LWF Conferences]
[LWF News; Conference Proposes Platform for Global Development Cooperation]
[PNS News: 'Extreme Makeover' family has a call to 'change the world']
[PNS News: Workshop addresses ecumenical advocacy for rights of domestic migrant workers]
[UCC News: Word comes in slowly in Connecticut after Sandy strikes]
[WCC News: Ecumenical advocacy for rights of domestic migrant workers]
[WCC News: People of faith in Malawi work towards an HIV-free world]
Wednesday October 31, 2012
Reformation Day (Liturgical Color: Red)
[ACNS News: Statement from The Anglican Consultative Council concerning those affected by Hurricane Sandy]
[ELCA News: ELCA Disaster Response begins relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy]
[LCMS News: LCMS team aids districts in superstorm assessment]
[LCMS News: Synod offers resources for congregations reaching out in Sandy's wake]
[LCMS News: McGrath: Share Lutheran doctrine with contemporary culture]
[PNS News: The Daily Prayer app is here! Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) launches first smart phone application]
[PNS News: Muslim women bridge differences to help refugees resettle in U.S.]
[PNS News: Hurricane Sandy: Church World Service responds in New Jersey and Cuba]
[UCC News: Struggling back from Superstorm Sandy]
[UMNS News: Malaria-fighter faces his son's battle]
[WCC News: In Myanmar, eco-justice flourishes even in challenging settings]
Last update: Thursday 1 November 2012 11:32
