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 Students 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.
Thursday March 4, 2010
Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
[ELCA News: ELCA Joins National Week of Prayer for Healing of AIDS March 7-13]
[ENS News: Christian-Muslim leaders issue call to action for global peace, reconciliation]
[PNS News: ELCA delegation meets three world church leaders in Geneva]
[UCC News: Celebration dinner launches installation weekend]
Friday March 5, 2010
World Day of Prayer
"Let Everything that has Breath Praise the Lord" is the theme for The World Day of Prayer celebration hosted by Church Women United at the Society of Friends Quaker Meeting House on Moores Pike. We journey to Cameroon and enter a world vibrant with song and praise. Bible Study at noon and the celebration begins at 1 pm. The program was written by the women of Cameroon. Wear bright colors and bring an instrument if you like. Child care will be available.
Synod Assembly Calendar
Reports due from synod committees, ministries, institutions and synod officers and program staff. Send reports to Pr. Bill Gafkjen or Danielle Burrus.
[ELCA News: Lutheran Women Address Gender Equality Topics at U.N. Conference]
[ELCA News: Lutherans in Canada, United States to Engage in Global Service Together]
[ENS News: 'Now is our new creation,' Haiti bishop tells Episcopal Church]
[PNS News: Eugene Peterson named wins top writing honor: 'The Message' author to accept Writers Guild award at 2010 GA]
[RCA News: Camp Fowler Goes Greener]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Parents Circle]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Seminaries and Sex]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Humanitarian Challenges in Chile and Haiti]
[Religion and Ethics Newsweekly News: Richard Stearns Extended Interview]
[WCC News: Former WCC official Harper receives Chilean award]
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: 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: 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: "Perspectives" — Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum March newsletter]
[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 Sanctuary
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 3, followed by Prayer Service
Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Give Up Carbon for Lent — Part 3, followed by Haugen Vespers
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.
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
The Fourth 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)
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