Worship with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sundays
Sunday Church School between services at 9:45 a.m. Sundays
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays
LCM Student lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service Sundays
On Wednesday evenings, LCM students meet at Rose House at 6:30 p.m. for a relaxing midweek meal, faith conversation, and fellowship.
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.
Food Needs: Canned meats (stew, chicken, salmon, etc.), canned and dried fruit, juice and other beverages, crackers and desserts
Non-Food Needs: Socks for adults, bar soap, feminine hygiene products and trash bags
Thursday February 2, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Circles Initiative on Poverty: Dinner at St. Thomas
At 5:30 pm, St. Thomas will be hosting a dinner for the Circles Initiative on Poverty. From their website, "Circles is an intentional way for people to build relationships across class and race lines to end poverty in their communities. If you are interested in providing some simple food for this dinner or attending to listen and learn about Circles and poverty in Monroe County, then please contact the church office.
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The Presentation of our Lord (Liturgical Color: White)
February 3 to 4, 2012
Friday February 3, 2012
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[LWF News: Treating the Symptoms and Causes]
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[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Farmworker Justice]
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[UCC News: UCC justice advocates support Internet Abuse Act]
[UCC News: General minister and president sets stage for Black History Month observances at UCC Church House]
[UCC News: All are welcome at the UCC Black History Month Celebrations]
[UMNS News: Young leaders watching church in action]
[WCC News: Churches are called to be peacemakers in Africa]
Ansgar, Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Liturgical Color: White)
Saturday February 4, 2012
Strings Class mets at 3:00 p.m.
February 5, 2012
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany (Lectionary 5) (Liturgical Color: Green)
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Improvisation on "Prospect"
Entrance Hymn: Creating God, Your Fingers Trace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 684)
Homily: "The Power of the Ordinary" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Chrisst, the Healer, We Have Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 610)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Praise to the Lord — Hugo Distler
Adult Choir
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Remember Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 616)
Communion Hymn: In the Singing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 466)
Sending Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)
Postlude: Festival Prelude on "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — Niels Gade
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.
Culture of Conversation at 9:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary
A Time of Preparation
Prelude: Improvisation on "Prospect"
Entrance Hymn: Creating God, Your Fingers Trace (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 684)
Skit Performance by Youth Group
Homily: "The Power of the Ordinary" — Pastor Lyle McKee
Hymn of the Day: O Chrisst, the Healer, We Have Come (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 610)
Responses to the Word
Offertory Anthem: Improvisation
The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist
Communion Hymn: Jesus, Remember Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 616)
Communion Hymn: In the Singing (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 466)
Sending Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 858)
Postlude: Festival Prelude on "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — Niels Gade
Bread and Wine: Evelyn Niemeyer
Mission Endowment Fund meets following the late service.
Green Team meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Tackle Hunger With Souper Bowl Of Caring!
The youth of St. Thomas will be collecting on Sunday February 5th following both Services. They will be collecting monetary donations & food. All donations will go to Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM)
IU Early Music Institute Presents Concentus directed by Prof. Alison Altstatt --Lost Songs for St. Blaise A concert of Medieval Chant from a recently re-discovered German Benedictine convent manuscript.
Pre-concert lecture 6:15 p.m.; Performance 7:00 p.m.
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The Martyrs of Japan, 1597 (Liturgical Color: Red)
Monday February 6, 2012
Bloomington Community Band rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.
Spiritual Growth Groups meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
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[WCC News: Youth longing for peace in the Arab world]
Tuesday February 7, 2012
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Worship Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
[ACNS News: 11th CAPA Council Meeting - Day 1]
[ELCA News: Lutherans break ground for a new resettlement village in Haiti]
[ENS News: CANADA: Poll shows Muslims don't want Shari'a law here]
[ENS News: CANADA: Indigenous youth offer testimonies to UN committee]
[ENS News: Church of England resumes women bishops debate]
[PNS News: Ecumenical group cites increased attacks against Palestinian villages]
[PNS News: In academia, Islam remains a risky third rail]
[PNS News: SDOP disburses more than $240,000 to 13 self-help projects in the U.S.]
[RCA News: Disability Awareness Sunday a Time of Welcome]
[UCC News: Renowned artist Driskell to speak Feb. 22 at UCC national offices on art/religion connection]
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[UMNS News: Meharry attacks HIV/AIDS in lab, streets]
Wednesday February 8, 2012
Thursday February 9, 2012
Sister Parish Delegation meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Pastor's Office.
Yoga Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in Heritage Hall.
Finance Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. in Room 11.
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Friday February 10, 2012
Asian Lunar New Year (Year of the Tiger)
Saturday February 11, 2012
Property Committee meets at 10:00 a.m.
Bach Cantata rehearsal at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Worship Leaders Continuing Education Event from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Indianapolis IN
February 12, 2012
Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany (Lectionary 6) (Liturgical Color: Green)
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.
Workshop for St. Thomas — Sustaining and Enhancing our Caring Community
Reverend Lynn James is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been a guest preacher at St. Thomas numerous times. We are delighted that she will be offering this practical workshop for us "to sustain and enhance our caring community at St. Thomas and beyond." See the newsletter for more details.
There will be a light lunch at 12:30 a.m. The Workshop is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
RSVP/Registration: Please let the church office know if you plan on attending so we can have enough food and materials available.
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Monday February 13, 2012
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Cyril, monk, 869; Methodius, bishop, 885; missionaries to the Slavs (Liturgical Color: White)
Wednesday February 15, 2012
Synod Leadership Support Committee at 10:00 a.m. in the Lutheran Center Chapel
Thursday February 16, 2012
Friday February 17, 2012
Last update: Tuesday 7 February 2012 17:05
