Worship with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sundays
Sunday Church School between services at 9:45 a.m. Sundays (resumes August 30)
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays
LCM Student However, Polish church leaders welcomed a conciliatory s lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service Sundays
Monthly Emphasis for the Food Pantry
St. Thomas support of MCUM continues to increase substantially. The increase is the good news; the bad news is that the tremendous need goes on.
MCUM Food Pantry focus items for March are: Canned meats and fish, canned pasta meals, jelly and syrup Non-food items: Dish & Laundry detergent, women's underwear, sizes 7, 8, 9
Winter Food Drive is underway — Requests for food assistance have TRIPLED in just the last 4 years. Consequently, MCUM has cut back to a 3-day meal plan instead of the usual 5-day meal plan.
Please remember to bring something EACH WEEK for the food basket located close to our front entrance. MANY THANKS!
Reminder: Perishable, expired or home-canned foods or open food packages are not accepted.
Saturday March 6, 2010
Voice recital at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday in Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Psalm-Prelude, Set 2, No. 2 — Herbert Howells
Psalm 139: 11 "...Darkness is not dark to you; the night is a bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike."
Entrance Hymn: Restore in Us, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 328)
Homily: "Come to the Waters" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Chief of Sinners, Though I Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 609)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Like As the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks — Herbert Howells
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 510)
Sending Hymn: O Living Bread From Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 542)
Postlude: Fanfare, Trio, and Hymn — Rob Ridgell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Carolyn Sowinski
Lector: Jim Eagleman
Acolyte: Haley Garl
Server: Martha Selk
Ushers: Steve and Janie Hansen
Greeter: Mark and Charlene Braun
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Walt Wood
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 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 Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Psalm-Prelude, Set 2, No. 2 — Herbert Howells
Psalm 139: 11 "...Darkness is not dark to you; the night is a bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike."
Entrance Hymn: Restore in Us, O God (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 328)
Homily: "Come to the Waters" — Pastor Kelli Skram
Hymn of the Day: Chief of Sinners, Though I Be (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 609)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier — Johann Sebastian Bach
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Word of God, Come Down on Earth (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 510)
Sending Hymn: O Living Bread From Heaven (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 542)
Postlude: Fanfare, Trio, and Hymn — Rob Ridgell
Presider: Pastor Lyle McKee
Deacon: Emily Garl
Lector: Dorothy Soudakoff
Acolyte: Joshua Melton
Server: Margrethe O'Connor
Ushers: Sam and Andrew Eichmiller
Greeter: Marilyn Kelly
Nursery: Heather Allen and Sarah Isaacson
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Beverly Lingvai and Charlene Braun
Bread and Wine: Beverly Lingvai
Executive Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. to plan Easter Breakfast.
Join Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson and ELCA members from across the country today, March 7, at 5:00 p.m. EST. for an online Town Hall Forum. Visit www.elca.org/townhall for more information and to log in.
Perpetua and her companions, martyrs at Carthage, 202 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday March 8, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Rehearsal in the Sanctuary at 8:00 p.m.
[ELCA News: Despite Challenges, ELCA Churchwide Organization had Net Income in '09]
[ELCA News: ELCA Bishops Discuss Draft Social Statement on Genetics, Release is Mar. 18]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Visit Earthquake-Ravaged Concepcion, Chile]
[PNS News: Calling for change: Ecumenical Advocacy Days gathers Christians to worship, learn, lobby ]
[PNS News: Presbyterians win eight RCC awards: Honorees to be recognized at April 7-10 fete in Chicago]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Thomas Farr: Obama Must Appoint a Religious Freedom Ambassador]
[UCC News: UCC commemorates 200 years of global mission]
[WCC News: Gender-based violence threatens integrity of life and faith]
Tuesday March 9, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spanish Class meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Rehearsal in the Sanctuary at 8:00 p.m.
[PNS News: Arroyo faces Philippine churches' quest for 'politics of change']
[PNS News: Surf's up! A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the GA stated clerk]
[PNS News: Fast forward: Downtown church, membership stable, seeks to grow in vitality]
[RCA News: GodPods Bring God's Word to People Who Can't Read ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Dr. George Daley: Stem Cell Research]
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Lenten Worship at noon in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 3, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 3, followed by Haugen Vespers in the Sanctuary
[ELCA News: Lutherans Visit Senegal to Learn About Peace-Building]
[ELCA News: Lutherans Visit Senegal to Learn About Peace-Building]
[LCMS News: JLC, LCMS reps plan fourth round of talks]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick visits Haiti to see damage, share encouragement]
[LCMS News: COP explores post-church culture, hosts AALC reps]
[LCMS News: Kieschnick book-signing set for March 30]
[LCMS News: CPH launches 'Help for Haiti' book campaign]
[LCMS News: Hartke is new LIRS president, CEO]
[LCMS News: LHF offers free Bibles in Spanish]
[PNS News: Russian and Polish churches break ice with talks
[PNS News: Spring Cleaning: A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the General Assembly moderator ]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Obama Faith Council: Final Report and Recommendations]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Joshua DuBois: Relations with Faith Community "Strong"]
[UCC News: Africa area executive to lead OGHS Live segment]
[WCC News: WEA and WCC leaders meet]
[WCC News: Christ's cross unites, WCC general secretary says in Turkey]
[WCC News: WCC calls for security for all citizens of Nigeria]
Harriet Tubman, 1913; Sojourner Truth, 1883, renewers of society (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 11, 2010
Finance Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ACNS News: Anglican Communion Theological Education group (TEAC 2)]
[ELCA News: ELCA Conference of Bishops Comments on Ministry Policy Revisions]
[ELCA News: ELCA Now Fourth Largest Member Church of the LWF]
[PNS News: Pakistan churches condemn lethal attack on World Vision center]
[PNS News: Serving the service: Presbyterian chaplain leading Marines, Navy sees role as 'blessing']
[UCC News: Offering of Letters strives to take bite out of hunger]
[UCC News: Church unity movement may have found 'a new way forward']
[UCC News: Death of Robert Thelin, former missionary in Ghana]
[WCC News: WCC calls for security for all citizens of Nigeria]
Friday March 12, 2010
Benefit Concert for Girls, Inc. from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday March 13, 2010
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Worship for Mission Event "A Still More Excellent Way"
Contemporary Music, Luther, and the Future of the Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Jeffersonville, Indiana
March 14, 2010
TheF the archbishop said. ourth Sunday of Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Deacon: Eric Isaacson
Lector: Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Acolyte: John Isaacson
Server: Dave Belbutoski
Ushers: Lynn and Ute Coyne
Greeter: Jim and Kay Eagleman
Nursery: Pauline Caldwell
Council Coordinator: Melissa Eichmiller
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 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 Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
Deacon: Emily Garl
Lector: Jan Ellis
Acolyte: Drew Stults
Server: Deborah O'Brien
Ushers: Phil and Lissa May
Greeter: Heather Allen
Nursery: Doug Doblar and Haley Garl
Council Coordinator: Dan Rademacher
Congregation Council meets at 12:15 p.m.
Monday March 15, 2010
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spinners and Weavers meet at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 16 and 17.
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Women's Yoga meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spanish Class meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Young Women's Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at Bakehouse East.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Christian Education Committee meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Christ Church, Zionsville Indiana.
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Lenten Worship at noon in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 4, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 4, followed by Haugen Vespers in the Sanctuary
Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Liturgical Color: White)
Thursday March 18, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
March 19 to 22, 2010
Ecumenical Advocacy Days at the DoubleTree Hotel in Crystal City, Va
Worship, study and dialogue with hundreds of people of faith at the annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days. Then join us as we go to Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy these global injustices.
Register early to receive the best discount! For more information about Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD), please visit www.advocacydays.org on the Web.
Friday March 19, 2010
Joseph, guardian of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
March 20 to 21, 2010
Saturday March 20, 2010
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Recruiting Meeting from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Synod Lutheran Center Chapel
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Renewing Mission Table meeting from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Synod Lutheran Center Downstairs Conference Room
March 21, 2010
The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Liturgical Color: Purple)
Deacon: Bryce McKee
Lector: Robin Hershberger
Acolyte: Rachel Ringquist
Server: Kathleen Boggess
Ushers: Frank and Mary Lou Nierzwicki
Greeter: Kathleen Boggess
Nursery: Evelyn Niemeyer
Council Coordinator: Nancy Winningham
Education Hour from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Children's Choir rehearses at 9:00 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 Youth Room.
High School Youth meet in Room 13.
Adult Bible Study meets in Room 11.
Deacon: Rachel Erie
Lector: Stephanie Biehn
Acolyte: David Polansky
Server: Kathy McDonald
Ushers: Allen and Helen Mayfield
Greeters: Deb Moore
Nursery: Vicki and David Polansky
Council Coordinator: Dennis Delap
Altar Care: Jean Brown and Ute Coyne and Betty Smith
Bread and Wine: Margrethe O'Connor
Columbarium Garden meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Thomas Cranmer, Bishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1556 (Liturgical Color: Red)
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