Bulletin and Weekly 9:30 a.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
June 5, 2016
GATHERING SONG ELW 886
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (Stand)
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
abounding in steadfast love toward us,
healing the sick and raising the dead,
showering us with every good gift.
Amen.
9:30 a.m., Third Sunday after Pentecost
Let us confess our sin
in the presence of God and of one another.
Just and gracious God,
we come to you for healing and life.
Our sins hurt others and diminish us;
we confess them to you.
Our lives bear the scars of sin;
we bring these also to you.
Show us your mercy, O God.
Bind up our wounds,
forgive us our sins,
and free us to love,
for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
The apostle Paul assures us:
“When we were dead in our trespasses,
God made us alive together with Christ,
nailing the record of our sins to the cross.”
Jesus says to you, ☩ “Your sins are forgiven.”
Be at peace, and tell everyone
how much God has done for you.
Amen.
A WORD FOR THE CHILDREN (Sit)
KYRIE (Stand)
PRAYER OF THE DAY (Stand)
Compassionate God, you have assured the human family of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Deliver us from the
death of sin, and raise us to new life in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING: 1 Kings 17:17-24
17
After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill; his illness was so severe that there was no
breath left in him. 18She then said to Elijah, “What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to
bring my sin to remembrance, and to cause the death of my son!” 19But he said to her, “Give me your son.” He
took him from her bosom, carried him up into the upper chamber where he was lodging, and laid him on his own
bed. 20He cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, have you brought calamity even upon the widow with whom
I am staying, by killing her son?” 21Then he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried out to the
LORD, “O LORD my God, let this child’s life come into him again.” 22The LORD listened to the voice of Elijah; the
life of the child came into him again, and he revived. 23Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper
chamber into the house, and gave him to his mother; then Elijah said, “See, your son is alive.” 24So the woman
said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is truth.”
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 146
1
Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, O my soul!
2
I will praise the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
3
Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortals, in whom there is no help.
4
When their breath departs, they return to the earth;
on that very day their plans perish.
5
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD their God,
6
who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them;
who keeps faith forever;
7
who executes justice for the oppressed;
who gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets the prisoners free;
8
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind.
The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down;
the LORD loves the righteous.
9
The LORD watches over the strangers;
he upholds the orphan and the widow,
but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.
10
The LORD will reign forever,
your God, O Zion, for all generations.
Praise the LORD!
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Stand)
GOSPEL: Luke 7:11-17
The holy gospel according to the seventh chapter of Luke.
Glory to you, O Lord.
11
Soon afterwards [Jesus] went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. 12As he
approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she
was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. 13When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her
and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he
said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” 15The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his
mother. 16Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us!” and “God
has looked favorably on his people!” 17This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding
country.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON (Sit)
The Rev. Dr. Phyllis B. Milton
THE HYMN ELW 612
THE PRAYERS (Sit or kneel; the response to each prayer will be
“Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”)
SHARING OF THE PEACE (Stand)
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SONG (Sit)
The Joy of the Lord
Verse 1
Though the tears may fall my song will rise
My song will rise to You
Though my heart may fail my song will rise
My song will rise to You
While there’s breath in my lungs
I will praise You Lord
Verse 2
In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes
I’ll lift my eyes to You
When the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes
I’ll lift my eyes to You
While there’s hope in this heart
I will praise You Lord
Chorus 1
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
In the darkness I’ll dance
In the shadows I’ll sing
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Verse 3
When I cannot see You with my eyes
Let faith arise to You
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
Let faith arise to You
God of mercy and love I will praise You Lord
Verse 4
Oh You shine with glory Lord of light
I feel alive with You
In Your presence now I come alive
I am alive with You
There is strength when I say
I will praise You Lord
(Bridge)
When sorrow comes my way
You are the shield around me
Always You remain
Like courage in the fight
I hear You call my name Jesus I am coming
Walking on the waves reaching for Your light
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THE COMMUNION
DIALOGUE (Stand)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
PREFACE (Stand)
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
through our Savior Jesus Christ.
who on this day overcame death and the grave,
and by his glorious resurrection
opened to us the way of everlasting life.
And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church
on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
THE THANKSGIVING (Stand)
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again. Amen.
THE LORD'S PRAYER (Stand)
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
THE OFFERING
In this worship service, offerings may be given on your way to the altar
for communion and placed in the offering plate, as well as visitor cards.
COMMUNION
All those who believe that in the Eucharist our Lord Jesus Christ
offers us his gifts of love and forgiveness are welcome at the Lord’s Table.
If you wish to receive by Common Cup, please extend hands—palms up.
If you wish to intinct (dip), cross one arm across your chest.
LAMB OF GOD (Sit)
COMMUNION SONG
Mighty to Save
Verse 1
Ev’ryone needs compassion
Love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Ev’ryone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations
Chorus
Saviour He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Verse 2
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Ev’rything I believe in
Now I surrender
(Bridge)
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing
For the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing
For the glory of the risen King
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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Stand)
The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE ELW 483 (Stand)
To verse 2.
To refrain.
To refrain.
BLESSING (Stand)
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
In the name of the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
SENDING HYMN ELW 860 (Stand)
DISMISSAL (Stand)
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
GLORIA DEI WEEKLY
250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669-1793
Telephone (757) 851-2838 FAX (757) 850-3935
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
www.gloriadeilutheranchurch.net
e-mail: GDLC@gloriadei.net
Sunrise House: (757) 896-0800
www.sunrisehouse.net
The flowers today are given to the Glory of God by Pastors Nathan and Phyllis Milton in celebration of their 42nd wedding anniversary.
BIBLE BEGINNER BULLETINS are available for each Sunday’s service on the table in the Atrium.
INDIVIDUAL HEARING AIDS are available from the ushers. Please return them to an usher after the service.
SUPERVISED CARE for young children through age five is available in Room 115.
RESTROOMS are located in the Atrium.
PARENTS: If your children need to write or draw, please use the “For Little Lutherans” papers located in the pew racks
#1—Serving Today
USHERS:
GREETERS:
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS:
READERS:
CROSS & CROWN:
NURSERY:
SOUND TECH:
8:00 a.m.
Kent Morgan, Don Padula
Anita Hamilton, Debbi Ortiz
Reverie Rowlett
Matt Cousins
Miles Campbell, Cam Fyfe,
Mackenzie Grimm, Jacob Hutchison,
Jonah Hutchison
Maddy Cunningham, Miranda Venable
Barry Hutchison
9:30 a.m.
Jason Green
Trish Glaab
Anne Perry
Pastor Wayne Harrison
Josh Glaab
11:00 a.m.
Stephen Dumesnil, Paul St. Pierre
Ann Myers, Richard Peebles
Ross Miller
Kevin Morse
Jordan Wheatley, Maddy Cunningham,
Miranda Venable, Gabriella Newsome,
Grant Cunningham, Cassy Todd
Alexis Pfahl, Natalie Pfahl
Bob Hess
Alexis Pfahl, Natalie Pfahl
Lynn Curtis
#2—Ways in Which You Can Serve
Please feel free to call the church office, 851-2838, if you have any questions about ways in which you can serve.
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This year’s Surf Shack VBS needs volunteers! Check out the opportunities at the bottom of the registration form on the back page
of the Weekly and item #14.
The Youth Yard Sale will be held August 13, so please save your reusable items to donate. See item #18.
Did you know that our church can benefit from your shopping through Amazon Smile? See item #22.
#3—Notice of Annual Congregational Meeting
#6—Sunday School
There will be only one worship service on June 26, at 10:00 a.m.
followed by Gloria Dei’s annual congregational meeting. This year’s
agenda includes election of three Trustees, one council member
running for an additional term, and one new council member. See
you there!
9:30 a.m. - Youth Sunday School Ages 3 - 1st Grade Leader - Julie Hutchison
2nd - 5th Grade Leader - Jack Adams
Location: Children's Library
Youth Sunday School End of the Year Celebration
June 12 will be the last day of Sunday School for this school year. To
celebrate, we will be hosting an End-of-the-Year Celebration during
the 9:30 am Sunday School hour. All youth from both the 9:30 and
11am sessions are invited to join us for ice cream and sweet treats.
There will be no 11am Sunday School that day.
9:30 a.m. Middle School Sunday School
Leader: Vicki Venable; Asst. Leader: Carolyn Campbell
Location: Room 132
A teen-driven bible study in an open discussion format. Using "Talking
Points" books.
9:30 a.m. Senior High Youth Sunday School
Senior High Youth meet for devotions, conversation, and donuts.
Leaders: Bob & Peggy Sipes
Location: Luther Library
9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School
Leader: Paula Jones
Location: Conference Room (Room 103)
#4—The Rose on the Altar
The rose on the altar today is in celebration of the birth of Isabelle
Thomas Dunn on May 19, 2016, in White Marsh, Maryland. Her
parents are Jason and Jennie Dunn, and uncle is Ryan Dunn. Proud
grandparents are Sandy Dunn and Kevin Morse, and
great-grandmother is Young Judy.
#5—Congregational Sympathy
Congregational sympathy is extended to Gordon Robertson and family
on the death of his brother, Alexander Victor Robertson, who died
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Condolences may be
sent to 1051 Clipper Drive, Hampton 23669.
9:30 a.m. Gloria Dei Designing Women
Leader: Jill Ruhl
Location: Simeon Center
11 a.m. Children's Church
Leader: Cassie Curtis
Location: Children's Library
Ages 3-5th Grade featuring a video-based lesson, snacks, & fun!
#7—Attention, Grads!
If you are graduating from college or high school this year, please
notify the church office with your name, school, future plans, and
phone number. We will list you in our July/August newsletter and a
Weekly, as well as invite you to our Baccalaureate service. Call
851-2838, or email psipes@gloriadei.net. Thank you!
#8—Wanted: Scholarship Applications
The Gloria Dei Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Group is accepting
applications from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Members for a $500
scholarship to be awarded for use in the study for higher learning.
1.
Your name and address.
2.
School you will be attending.
Submit your application to
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
C/O Scholarship Committee, Leonard Mayo
250 Fox Hill Road
Hampton, VA 23669
or email lsmayo@aol.com
by today, June 5.
#9—Tuesday Morning Bible Study
If you’re looking for a Bible study that’s friendly, inquisitive, and led by
the Spirit, come join us. We meet from 10 am to 11:30 am Tuesday
mornings in the Simeon Center. Call Paula Jones, 850-2372, with
any questions.
#13—Our Love and Prayers go out to...
Our members: *Joann Morrison, Jacob Hutchison, Laura Fox, Mitzi
Siefers, Joan Hudgins, Tricia Moody, Margot Hooks, Eddie Freeman,
Betty Crawford, Jill Dair
We thank you for sharing your prayer concerns with the
congregation. All names below will remain on the prayer list for
the current month. Should you wish your loved one to continue
on this list for another month, please call the church office the first
week of each month to have them added.
Our families and friends:
Harry Hart, husband of Tiiu Hart
Joe Morring, husband of Kim Morring, Gloria Dei School employee
Matthew Nisbet, nephew of Brenda Nisbet,
Gloria Dei School employee
Lon Howell, brother of Jane Milan
Hazel Fritz, relative of Ross and Kim Miller
Debbie Gonzales, sister of Karen Igel
Members and friends serving in the military who have asked for
our prayers:
David Black, USN
Member of Gloria Dei
Nate Borden, USN
Friend of Jim and Jeane Fullen
Mark Bradford, USN
Husband of Marilyn Bradford
Mo Calabrese, USA
Member of Gloria Dei
Trevor Carpenter, USN
Friend of Gloria Dei
Nicholas Griese, USAF
Son of Vivian Griese
Stephanie Griese, USPHS
Daughter of Vivian Griese
Joshua Hussey, USA
Friend of Karen and Lauren-Grey Igel
Benjamin Lee Leimgruber, USN
Father of Kristin Leimgruber
Paul Melton, USN
Nephew of Ginny Melton
Matthew Morse, USMC
Son of Kevin Morse
Robert Peebles, USN
Son of Richard and Rosella Peebles
Michael Roark, USAF
Son of Vickie and Danny Roark
Marc St. Pierre, USMC
Son of Paul and Judy St. Pierre
Paul St. Pierre II, USCG/FSO
Son of Paul and Judy St. Pierre
Sam White, USN
Son of Andi White
Richard Williams, USAF
Son of Gerry and Joan Ehlers
#10—Daybreakers Breakfast Bible Study
The Daybreakers Breakfast Bible Study meets the first and third
Tuesdays of each month, 8:00 a.m., at Crabtown, 1405 E. Pembroke
Avenue in Hampton. We are studying Exodus. See you there!
#11—Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Men’s Breakfast Bible Study meets the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at Vancosta’s Restaurant, 3830
Kecoughtan Road in Hampton. We are studying the Gospel of Mark.
See you there!
#12—Senior High Youth Group
Today, June 5 - Progressive Dinner
Begin in the Luther Library at 4:30 p.m. The youth will be solving
puzzles to help them figure out what house they will be having their
appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert. They will travel by bus, progressing
their way through dinner.
#14—VBS Volunteers Needed
VBS will be held June 26 - 30 from 5pm-7:30pm. We are in great need
of volunteers overall, but especially to fill three lead adult positions. We
need a Games Co-leader with Julie Hutchison and one Preschool
Team Co-Leader. Please contact Alison Phillips at (757) 788-9833 or
alisonphillips000@gmail.com if you are interested.
#15—JOY Luncheons Scheduled
Come join us for some pleasant company, conversation, and the
delight of a satisfying meal. Luncheons are scheduled on the following
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Please call Joan Hudgins, 851-3532, by
the Monday evening prior to the luncheon date if you cannot attend.
July 6
August 3
Good Fortune
Olive Garden
#16—Diaconate Ministry
The Diaconate Ministry is in need of more members to prepare and
deliver food to those in need, such as recovering from surgery or
illness. If you can help, please contact Lynn Graves at 753-5651 or
lynnatdestress@gmail.com
#17—WELCA - Women of the ELCA
At Gloria Dei all women of college age and older are a part of Women
of the ELCA. WELCA is an avenue to shared growth in spiritual
development, women-centered Bible study, engagement in social
ministry and social justice, and nurturing friendships rooted in our
Christian faith. We also like having a good time while we do good
stuff! Please feel free to get involved in any way your schedule will
allow; there are no formal memberships or meetings.
Great news for our support of Lutheran World Relief! We have
assembled 41 Personal Care Kits thus far. We have just learned
that the Virginia Synodical Women's Organization is gathering LWR
kits at its Convention in August. Gloria Dei's WELCA Unit will continue
to gather supplies to make Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World
Relief. Last year we assembled 75 kits. Our goal this year is 100
kits!!! Your support makes a huge difference!
“When LWR distributes Personal Care Kits, it’s often to people who
have lost everything. In the wake of an earthquake, or having fled from
violence as their homes were overtaken, they clasp a towel from a
faraway place, with a bar of soap, a toothbrush…and washing up, they
know that they have not been forsaken by the world. The very simple
gesture of giving a Personal Care Kit can give someone the
encouragement to start anew, starting with a bath. You can share
God’s grace and love by providing that simple comfort.”
#20—This Week at Gloria Dei
Today .............. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
12:30 p.m. New Member Reception
4:30 p.m. Senior High Youth Event
Tuesday........... 8:00 a.m. Daybreakers Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Fellowship Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Worship Band
Wednesday ..... 6:30 p.m. Midweek Bible Study
7:00 p.m. AA
Next Sunday .... FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
2:00 p.m. Needlework Ministries
7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate
#21—Needleworkers Next Week
The Needlework Ministry will meet Sunday, June 12, at 2:00 p.m. to
continue our projects. We meet in the Atrium, and all are welcome. If
you don't want to make the drive home following church, several of us
go to Capri for lunch. Come join us; we'll be there about 12:45.
Please contribute any of the following to reach our goal of 100 kits:
We will collect items through June 30.
59 light-weight bath-size towel (between 20"×40" & 52"×27"), dark
color recommended
104 bath-size bars (4-5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping
52 sturdy full-sized combs
56 metal nail clippers
[We have enough toothbrushes. ☺]
WELCA Book Group: will meet Monday evening, June 6, 7:00 PM,
at the home of Patty Kaufmann, 106 Mitchell’s Method, Yorktown. The
book selection for this month is: The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati.
Please contact Patty to let her know if you plan to attend. 868 6229,
drplk@aol.com
Monday, June 20, Celebrate Sensational Sisterhood: Meet at
Paradise Ocean Beach Club at Fort Monroe, 6:30 P.M. We will be
"Sitting on the dock by the Bay." [Note it is the third Monday so we do
not conflict with VBS.] Please contact Deb Bang or Judy Wagner St.
Pierre to reserve your seat.
#18—Yard Sale
Yes, there will be a Gloria Dei Youth yard sale this year, on Saturday,
August 13. So, hold onto your reusable items to donate. Collection
dates, places, and time, will be advertised.
#19—2016 Power in the Spirit
By God’s Grace; this is most certainly TRUE.
July 14-16, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia.
Please contact the church office for a complete brochure and
registration forms if you are interested in attending.
#22—Amazon Smile Link
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. Shop at smile.amazon.com and
Amazon will donate to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Use the link
below in your email, or your website, and in social media to be directed
to great Father’s Day gift ideas.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html?orig=%2Fg
p%2Fbrowse.html%3Fnode%3D502661011&ein=54-109706
#23—Birthdays
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Karly Mayo, Blake Sexton, Lesa Shannon, Max Vanpelt,
Stephen Via
Rowena Cornwell, Sylvie Shannon
Lynn Graves, Jay Hart, Katrina Krause
Michael Kilgore
Ryan Saloka, Mary Via
Wade Brown, Jake Davis, Jen Fisher, Page Kremp
Dylan Campbell, Mia Fuentes
Vivian Reynolds, Madalyn Scherrer
#24—Anniversaries
5
7
12
Melvin and Donna Lanning
Mark and Dianne Congrove
Oscar and Carol Godley
Ron and Pam Hughes
#25—Newsletter Opportunities
Save Postage and Paper! Go Green!
You are invited to receive your newsletter by email by notifying the
church office, amyers@gloriadei.net. If your household is receiving
multiple copies, you may also request some of the copies not be
mailed to you. The deadline for the July/August issue is
Wednesday, June 15, to amyers@gloriadei.net. Thank you!!
#26—Notes to Gloria Dei
#27—Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser
Thank you so much for sharing some of the mementos for the 50 th
anniversary celebration. Although Pam and I weren’t able to be with
you in person, we enjoyed a taste of the festivities through these items.
A great way to support the future youth retreats is to have someone
“flocked.” The cost is $1.00 for each flamingo. Your first step is to
contact Vicki Venable (vlvenable@gmail.com), 281-9468, or Peggy
Sipes (pegs21@cox.net), 288-5689, to check on availability of the
flock. Please complete a flocking form, located at the Information
Desk, and include your check for payment.
Dear Friends,
May God continue to bless Gloria Dei’s ministry and mission for many
years to come! You are indeed a chosen people, a royal priesthood.
Peace,
Tim and Pam Spring
Dear Friends,
♥ ♥ ♥
Thank you for everything you did for me during my recovery. I am so
glad to be a member of Gloria Dei. The meals were absolutely
delicious!
Love,
Viola Board
#28—Summer Worship Schedule
June 26, one Service at 10 AM – followed by annual congregational
meeting (no Sunday School).
July 3 – September 4, two services, 8 AM and 10 AM, Sunday
School at 9 AM.
September 11, one Service at 10 AM – Rally Day and all installations
(no Sunday School).
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669-1793
Telephone (757)851-2838 FAX (757)850-3935
www.gloriadeilutheranchurch.net
e-mail: GDLC@gloriadei.net
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Sunrise House: (757) 896-0800; sunrisehouse@hrcoxmail.com
Gloria Dei is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Congregational Council
President .................................................................................................................................... Ernie Atkins
Vice President ............................................................................................................................ Jason Green
Council Members .................... Lynn Curtis, Rita Foringer, Todd Pfahl, Alison Phillips, Aaron Sutherland,
Jenna Turner, Garth Wallis, Pastor Charles Bang, Pastor Phyllis Milton
Treasurer .................................................................................................................................. Dawn Lomax
Congregational Secretary ............................................................................................................. Ann Myers
Trustees ....................... Fred Bradley, Jim Fullen, Paula Jones, Anne Perry, Mike Riley, Wayne Sutherland
Mutual Ministry Committees
Pastor Bang ................................................................................... Derry Mace, Joe Morrison, Pam Robnett
Pastor Milton........................................................................... Dianne Congrove, Pam Hess, Leonard Mayo
Staff
The Reverend Dr. Charles D. Bang ...................................................................... Senior Pastor/Headmaster
The Reverend Dr. Phyllis B. Milton ....................................................................................Associate Pastor
Ms. Linda K. Robinson ................................................................................................................... Principal
Mr. Richard C. Graves ............................................................................................... Director of Operations
Mrs. Andi White .................................................................................................................... Music Director
The Reverend Wayne C. Harrison ................................... Pastoral Director, Sunrise House Adult Day Care
Mrs. Peggy R. Sipes ....................................................................... Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor
Ms. A. Ann Myers ............................................................................................................. Church Secretary
Mrs. Kim S. Miller ............................................................................................ Financial Records Secretary
Mrs. Ann Riley .............................................................................................................. Child Care Director
Mrs. Kelly Wilson......................................................................................................... Nursery Coordinator
Mr. Craig Whitney .................................................................................. Director of Buildings and Grounds
Mr. Kenny Hurt....................................................................................... Steward of Buildings and Grounds
From the Virginia Synod’s Weekly Update
The Village of Gloria Dei Lutheran School
As
Gloria
Dei
Lutheran
School
nears the end of their
current school year,
they show no signs of
slowing in their
mission to foster
community through
education
and
worship.
Located
in Hampton, VA,
Gloria Dei has
served as an educational ministry of Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church for 43 years.
From the start, Gloria Dei has excelled in providing its
students opportunities to grow academically and spiritually.
The hallmark of the school is its ministry that surrounds
families, teachers, students, and staff.
Linda Robinson, Principal of Gloria Dei Lutheran School, is a
proud champion of the ministry her school has created over
years, sharing that she finds her school lives and breathes the
proverb, "it takes a village", and the Gloria Dei village is one
unlike any other.
"We are rather unique in that we are a church that has a
school, and so we do consider our whole school program to be
a ministry of the church," Principal Robinson explained of the
school's Christian learning environment.
Senior Pastor and
Headmaster
The
Rev. Dr. Charles
Bang as well as
Associate Pastor The
Rev. Dr. Phyllis
Milton serve as a
bridge
between
Gloria Dei's ministry
within church and
school.
Pastor Milton is an especially recognizable face within the
school as she leads students in chapel. Gloria Dei's ministry
serves as both an expression of God's loving care and an
example of how education and childcare are best implemented.
The impact of ministry noticeably makes a difference in every
aspect of the school.
Principal Robinson said, "We're told over and over by families
that tour our school that when they walk in the door there is a
feeling of peace and happiness, and they feel welcome. In
today's society, people are really looking for that."
For the teachers and staff at Gloria Dei, their position is not
simply a job to them, but a personal ministry in education with a
foundation in the teachings of the church.
"I think our teachers have a different mindset in the way they
interact with the world and in how they care for others."
Principal Robinson said.
It's this mentality that makes all the difference in creating ties
that last between students and staff far beyond the
classroom.
Gloria Dei Lutheran School serves a wide range of students,
from preschoolers all the way through 8th graders readying
themselves for the transition to high school. Making a change
from middle school to high school can be challenging for
anyone, but moving away from a school community that a
student has known, potentially since preschool age, is
something else entirely.
The teachers and staff at Gloria Dei rise to this challenge year
after year, working in partnership with parents to find the best
fit for what's next for each and every graduating 8th grader.
"We're very open
with parents about
their choices, and
usually parents will
narrow it down to
a
couple
of
schools
and
receive input from
teachers and staff
on what do we feel
is the best for their
children."
The
school also works hard to put parents in contact with former
Gloria Dei students and their families that are now enrolled
in area high schools.
"That gives parents a chance to find someone to talk to and to
answer any questions about how their child adjusted, as well
as what the school is like." Students and families are guided
through this big transition with the continued support and
community of Gloria Dei surrounding them.
The bond between student and school remains long after
students depart. Principal Robinson shared that it's not
uncommon for graduated students of Gloria Dei to return
during big school events such as the school's Christmas
programs. With these homecomings bring hugs between
former students and teachers, and a reunion to a school
where spirituality and education work hand in hand.
The village of Gloria Dei Lutheran School is one that will live
on well after students and teachers depart for the
summer. The strong academic base and spiritual
foundation each student receives at Gloria Dei is carried in
students' hearts and minds for their lifetime. For the current
8th grade class there is assurance that, in the years following
graduation, they will always be welcomed back into the halls
and classrooms of Gloria Dei with open arms.
You may register online at the following Website:
http://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/gloriadei. If you
have already registered, you do not need to
re-register.