Weekly Word - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Weekly Word
“The Story” Plates
April 20-28
All 31 plates will be displayed
for a silent auction in the
Narthex starting this weekend.
Proceeds from the silent
auction will go toward buying
Spanish versions of
“The Story” to be sent to
Honduras and Dominican
Republic.
Youth Dinner Theater
Friday, April 19
Saturday, April 20
at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21
at 4 p.m.
There are a few Sunday tickets
left, call Tim Kightlinger
at 779-3995.
Faith Alive Celebration
Wednesday, April 24
Join us for our
end-of-the-school year
Faith Alive celebration.
Midweek Meal (Free)
5-5:45 p.m.
Hamburgers and Hot dogs
Bowling
6-7:30 p.m.
Families will drive and meet at
Merle Hay Lanes. Cost is $5
for shoes and games.
Grace Place
May 4 and 5
Last weekend of school year
Grace Place. Summer Grace
Place will start in June.
April 20 and 21, 2013 | Fourth Sunday of Easter
Bringing Jesus Christ to people for the f irst time and for a lifetime!
I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Let’s Get to Know Nichole Nordeman
Sunday, April 28 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary - Are you ready to celebrate? Nichole Nordeman,
a multiple GMA Dove Award winner, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, is all
set to be with us. There will be no charge to attend the concert. Confessing Thieves, a local group
led by Steve Kowbel, will open the concert.
We were able to talk with Nichole last week through a phone interview. The following
summarizes her life as well as the process involved in writing the lyrics for the music inspired by
“The Story.”
Her story: Nichole’s love for music took root at the feet of her mother, a church choir director.
She consistently flexed her song-writing muscles in high school and college while serving on
praise and worship teams. After college, her song writing transitioned into “the messiness of (her)
own salvation.”
Nichole started to think that God had something more in store for her other than her private
journal musings, so she entered a Gospel Music Association writing
contest, which eventually landed her a record deal in Nashville. During
this time, she had the privilege to work in a community of some of
her favorite artists, such as Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. Even
though it seemed like a quick career trek, she now sees how “slowly
God was moving and how deliberate it all was.”
For five years, she left her music career “just to be a mom” to her two
children, Charlie and Pepper. Her days now consist of being a full-time
mother and sitting at the piano writing music. She also loves to cook
and enjoys the beauty of the outdoors.
The Story: She began to write the 19 songs for the soundtrack for “The
Story” after many discussions with Max Lucado, Randy Frazee and
Norman Miller, her manager.
“It was one of the greatest gifts and opportunities that the Lord has ever
given to me,” says Nichole.
Nichole Nordeman will be
offering a concert at Gloria
Dei on Sunday, April 28
at 6 p.m.
For about 10 or 11 months, she immersed herself in the songs every night from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Since
she grew up in a Christian home, she knew the popular sound bytes of each of these biblical
stories, but soon learned there was “more to read in between the lines.” She would also consult
with Max and Randy to ensure that her representations of these biblical stories were accurate.
“The biggest gift we tried to communicate in these songs was the humanity of these people,” says
Nichole. “We sometimes put them on a pedestal, but had we walked with them, they would have
never called themselves biblical heroes. It is very liberating to see their humanity. They said yes to
God, and as a result, what they did was extraordinary.”
In a recent tweet to Gloria Dei, Nichole writes, “Looking forward to being with you all on 4/28.”
So, come expecting to celebrate our God and how he weaves all of His people into “His Story,” a
story of eternal proportions. See you next Sunday at the celebration!
WW | April 20 and 21, 2013
A Change for Chris Onsrud
Chris Onsrud, Director of Production Ministry, has resigned from his job at
Gloria Dei effective April 30. Chris has worked at Gloria Dei on a part-time
or full-time basis since 2004. He has been instrumental in all the behindthe-scenes tech support for each worship service, midweek openings as well as
providing tech support for all of our special events,
conferences and concerts. From projecting slides, to
checking sound quality to producing ministry videos
and thousands of other details, Chris has built Gloria
Dei’s production and technical strategies to a level of
excellence that will be built upon for years to come.
He has also organized and led an incredible group
of “tech servants” who are passionate about bringing
excellence to every worship service.
Chris Onsrud has served at
Gloria Dei since 2004.
“Stories guide us in defining who we are, how we got here, where we are going
and what we must do to get there,” says Chris. “A good story is one in which I
co-create with those whom I serve. We are meant to be a community that loves
the stories of our great need for the gospel, the stories of celebrating the glory of
grace and the stories of how we have come to be who we are. Indeed! We need to
tell stories of failure and the need for grace. We need to tell stories of success and
the feeling of joy. We just need to tell stories. I have had a lot of fun (as in bent
over laughing) listening to the stories told from the tech team, and have told my
share to them also. But I take the most pride in knowing I helped tell someone
in a pew or on the internet, whom I don’t know or ever will, the greatest story
ever.”
So, when you see Chris this week, thank him for his expertise, his dedication
and all the technological advances that he brought to Gloria Dei.
Discovery – New Member Class
Thursdays, May 30, June 6, 13, 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
and Sunday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m.
This five-week class is for those who desire to join Gloria Dei Lutheran Church,
whether new to the Lutheran faith or transferring from another Lutheran church.
We will revisit the basics of our beliefs and be encouraged to grow in our faith in
God and service to others. Register for this class online at www.gloriadeionline.
com or contact Pastor Robarge at probarge@gloriadeionline.com.
Details for “The Story Celebration”
VIP Families - To help cover the cost of the event, we are looking for 100 families or
businesses to each donate $100. Each VIP will be given tickets for advance seating.
Please contact Bill Clark at bill@p52.org today.
Ministry Partners - We need people to help setup, teardown, and serve on the
hospitality team; if interested, contact Bill Clark at bill@p52.org.
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 Aurora Ave.
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
515-276-1700
Church office hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rev. Ronald Burcham
Senior Pastor
rburcham@gloriadeionline.com
Rev. Timothy Phillips
Director of Congregational Care
tphillips@gloriadeionline.com
Rev. Philip Robarge
Director of Adult Ministry
probarge@gloriadeionline.com
Governing Board
govboard@gloriadeionline.com
Visit us on:
twitter/gloriadeionline
facebook.com/gloriadeionline
Youtube.com/gloriadeionline
Need help?
Stephen Ministries
We have trained individuals
to help you in every season of
life. Contact Pastor Phillips at
tphillips@gloriadeionline.com.
Book Club
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at
6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the
Cry Room
The Gloria Dei Book Club
will be discussing “Coming
Home” by Karen Kingsbury.
In “Coming Home,”
Christian author Karen
Kingsbury tackles the
complexity and beauty of
being in a family. After
several years of separation,
the Baxters plan a summer
lakeside family reunion,
a celebration everyone is
looking forward to—until
the unthinkable happens. As
they rally together through
the tragedy, the season brings
changes to them all and
strengthens their faith in God
and each other.
WW | April 20 and 21, 2013
Flowers
Let’s pray!
The flowers on the altar today are in celebration of Lou and
Hazel Schroedel’s 60th wedding anniversary on April 26.
Military Tribute Concert: Honoring Iowa’s
Veterans
Mount Olive Lutheran Church and School with the help of Iowa District West,
Gloria Dei and other local churches will present a Military Tribute Concert
the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 12 at the Iowa State Fair’s Knapp Stage. This
will be an opportunity for musicians from across the state of Iowa to show their
gratitude to our nation’s veterans. The goal is to have participation from each of
Iowa’s 99 counties. Concert details:
• Choir (160 voices)
• Full orchestra ranging from ages 13 and older (80 members) Difficulty
level: 3-4 moderate to moderately advanced
Prayer requests can be
made on the back of the
“Welcome” card located in
the pews. Please indicate
your prayer request and
place the card in the offering
plate. We have both e-mail
and phone prayer chains
available. Call Pastor Phillips
in the church office, 2761700, or Diane Young
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at
993-3870 with your request.
Thanksgivings
• For our church family
• For the 60th
anniversary of Lou and
Hazel Schroedel
• Children’s choir: ages 5-12 years of age
For the health of
• General volunteers also needed.
If interested, contact Julie DenHerder at tvmilitarytributeconcert@gmail.com
or at 240-1626.
• Carol Petersen
• Christine Watson
Confirmation
• Fred Sturdevant
May 4 at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary
• Lyle Lawson
Due to a large number of junior high youth who will profess their faith, the
Confirmation Service will be held on Saturday, May 4 in the Sanctuary. Please
keep our youth in your prayers as they prepare their hearts and minds for this
important service.
• Donna Smitly
• Brenda Barron
• Shirley Kramer
• Steve Crouthamel
Servers
Officiant/Liturgist:
5:30 p.m. (FLC)
Rev. Ron Burcham
8 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Rev. Phil Robarge
9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Rev. Phil Robarge
10 a.m. (FLC)
Rev. Tim Phillips
11 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Rev. Ron Burcham
Preacher
Rev. Ron Burcham
• Mike Wasike and
Organ
Lynn Hays
Acolytes:
8 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Taylor Gutierrez
9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Natalie Wilson
11 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Roni Cochran
Scripture verses:
2 Timothy 4: 6-13, 17-18
(NIV)
Hospitality Teams
5:30 p.m.(FLC)
Team One
8 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Team One
9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Team Five
10 a.m. (FLC)
TBD
11 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Team One
family
And for:
• Our world
• The Story Celebration
concert
Prayer ministry
To join the prayer team,
e-mail Pastor Phillips at:
tphillips@gloriadeionline.com
with your name, e-mail
address and phone number.
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Open House at Food Pantry
Ruth Harbor - Walk for Life
Sunday, April 21,2013 from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m.
The Urbandale Food Pantry, 7611 Douglas Ave., Suite 34/35,
Urbandale invites you to celebrate the remodeling and expansion
of the facility, view the new walk-in cooler, tour the pantry, meet
pantry staff and board members, and enjoy refreshments and
conversation. All are welcome.
Ruth Harbor is a Christ-centered home and
program for young women facing unplanned
pregnancies.
Thrivent Builds
Need your help! Are you ready to build? Thrivent Financial is
continuing its partnership with Greater Des Moines Habitat for
Humanity. Work on this year’s home at 2208 Garfield, Des Moines
will begin on May 1 and conclude in early August. Gloria Dei will
provide volunteers and meals on Friday, May 10. So feel free to
register for that day or for any other day!
1) Sign up as a volunteer to help in the construction process;
go to gdmhabitat.org and click on Thrivent Builds. Note:
You don’t need to be a skilled worker to volunteer.
2) Be a “site host” for the first hour of the work day to
welcome volunteers and ensure all are appropriately
registered.
3) Prepare and deliver lunches to the workers at the job site.
4) Help us provide the necessary funds that we need to
complete the house. While Thrivent contributes matching
funds for the majority of the costs, we are still in need of
personal and/or church donations to ensure completion.
Any questions you have can be referred to the Two Rivers Chapter
Thrivent Builds Specialists: Ken, 979-1032; and Roger, 249-1274.
Gather a group or a team and walk. Ruth
Harbor’s Walk for Life gives those who care
about these young women and their babies an
opportunity to help in a very practical way.
The walk will be held at the Ruth Harbor
Home, 534 42nd St., Des Moines. Register at
www.RuthHarbor.org.
AGAPE Pregnancy Center
The Mission of the AGAPE Pregnancy
Center is to demonstrate the truth and
unconditional love of Jesus Christ to girls,
women and their families experiencing
unexpected pregnancy.
Agape’s current need’s list includes: cash
donations, new cribs, new infant car seats,
gift cards to Target or Walmart, newborn
diapers, paper towels, toilet paper and bottles
of water. Please place the material donations
in the gray tub in the Narthex. Checks to
Gloria Dei with Agape on the memo line
may be dropped in the offering plate or at
the church office. Volunteers are also needed,
including Registered Nurses. For questions,
contact Joyce Larson at 221-4491.
Welcome Tony
To help maintain our facility, Tony Hoftiezer, will be joining us. He will be primarily cleaning our building during
the afternoons and evenings.
Tony is married and lives in Grimes. He and his wife, Jill, enjoy their son, Mason, 28
months; and their daughter, Emma, who was born last week.
Tony has experience cleaning churches and has served as an intern for Youth for Christ
and has served as a youth leader. He has a Business Administration, Management and
Finance degree from Northwestern College in Orange City and has two years toward his
Masters.
Originally, from Wisconsin, Tony is looking forward to serving the Lord through cleaning
our facility. In his personal time, he is passionate about his family and working with youth
because of his personal story concerning his journey. He believes that despite making
Tony and his son, Mason
mistakes and falling that “God reaches out because He is full of grace and forgives completely.” enjoy a morning together.
When you see Tony in the hallways, please welcome him to Gloria Dei.
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WW | April 20 and 21, 2013
Gloria Dei Youth Ministry
High School Bible
Study
Castaway
Sundays at 9:50 & 11:20 a.m. Join us in “The Story” discussion.
Café 923
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Join us in “The Story”
discussion.
Friday, April 26 from 6-9 p.m.
Grades 6-8 are invited for fun, games and hanging out.
Dinner Theater
Confirmation
Friday, April 19 Saturday,
April 20 at 6:30 p.m. and
Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m.
There are a few Sunday
tickets left, call Tim
Kightlinger at 779-3995.
Wednesday, May 1 from 6-8 p.m.
Rehearsal and pictures in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, May 4 at 3 p.m.
The Rite of Confirmation Service; be at the church at 2:30 p.m.
End of Year Party
Wednesday, April 24 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12 are invited for free dinner at the church from 5-5:45 p.m. We will then bowl at Merle Hay
Lanes from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $5; includes shoes and bowling.
Worlds of Fun
Saturday, June 8.
Grades 6-12 are invited to Heartfest at Worlds of Fun. If interested, sign-up by April 28 on the youth
bulletin board. Cost is $40.
GirlZ of Faith
Freedom Banquet
Sunday, April 21 from 6-7:15 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Girls in grades 4 and 5 are invited to a
bimonthly meeting at the church. It will
be a time for fellowship, Bible study,
crafts, activities, snacks and tons of fun.
Operation Barnabus will hold a freedom banquet for veterans, current
military and their guests at the Pavilion at Camp Dodge. The cost is
a minimum donation of $10 per person. The proceeds from the event
will be donated to the Des Moines Veterans’ Hospital. For reservations,
contact Linn Hayden at 664-7359.
Items needed
Urbandale Food Pantry needs toothpaste
during the month of April. Please place
your donation in the “Urbandale Food
Pantry” bin that is located in the Narthex.
LWML Spring Rally
Saturday, April 27 (Registration begins at 1 p.m.)
The LWML Spring Rally, “In His Service,” for the Des Moines West
Zone will be held at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 5625 Franklin
Ave., Des Moines. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $3.00. There
will be an ingathering of canned foods for the Des Moines Area
Food Bank.
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Week of 20-27, 2013
Tuesday, April 23
2:30 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Vision Frame Team Meeting
7:00 p.m. Encourage Each Other Women’s Study
Saturday, April 20
8:00 a.m. Tiny Treasures’ Consignment Sale
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center
5:50 p.m. Grace Place
6:30 p.m. Dinner Theater
Wednesday, April 24
10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study
1:00 p.m. A Matter of Balance
5:00 p.m. Midweek Meal
6:00 p.m. Faith Alive End of the Year Celebration (Merle Hay Bowling Lanes)
6:00 p.m. “The Story” Adult Study
7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study - 33 Series (Off-site)
Sunday, April 21
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service in
Sanctuary with Communion
8:20 a.m. Grace Place
9:15 a.m. “The Story” Adult Study (Dan Snyder)
9:30 a.m. Traditional Blend Worship Service in the
Sanctuary with Communion
9:30 a.m. Senior High Bible Study
9:50 a.m. Grace Place
9:50 a.m. Castaway
9:50 a.m. “The Story” Adult Study (Chuck Corell)
10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center
10:20 a.m. Grace Place
10:45 a.m. “The Story” Adult Study (Dan Snyder)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the
Sanctuary with Communion
11:20 a.m. Grace Place
11:20 a.m. Castaway
4:00 p.m. Dinner Theater
6:00 p.m. GirlZ of Faith
Thursday, April 25
6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
9:00 a.m. Iowa Dept. of Education Teacher Conference
10:00 a.m. Joyful Stitchers
2:00 p.m. Home School Choir
6:15 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
Friday, April 26
6:00 p.m. Quinn Adair and Lauren Gokie
Wedding Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Café 923
Saturday, April 27
4:00 p.m. Quinn Adair and Lauren Gokie Wedding
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center with Communion
5:50 p.m. Grace Place
Monday, April 22
9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Moms’ Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Connections
1:00 p.m. A Matter of Balance
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Connections
6:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball
Worship (April 13-14)
Attendance
Communion
5:30 p.m. (FLC)
155
107
8 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Outpouring of Love (April 13-14)
General Fund Offerings
$28,872
136
General Fund Offering Budget
$34,000
9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary)
321
4th QTD Offering
$101,106
10 a.m. (FLC)
103
4th QTD Budget
$99,000
11 a.m. (Sanctuary)
194
Total
909
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155
YTD Offering Total
$1,375,957
YTD Offering Budget
$1,428,000
Week of April 27-May 4, 2013
Saturday, April 27
4:00 p.m. Quinn Adair and Lauren Gokie Wedding
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center with Communion
5:50 p.m. Grace Place
Sunday, April 28
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service in
Sanctuary
8:20 a.m. Grace Place
9:15 a.m. “The Story” Adult Study (Dan Snyder)
9:30 a.m. Traditional Blend Worship Service in the
Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. Senior High Bible Study
9:50 a.m. Grace Place
9:50 a.m. Castaway
9:50 a.m. “The Story” Adult Study (Chuck Corell)
10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center with Communion
10:20 a.m. Grace Place
10:45 a.m. “The Story” Adult Study (Dan Snyder)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the
Sanctuary
11:20 a.m. Grace Place
11:20 a.m. Castaway
6:00 p.m. Nichole Nordeman Concert
Monday, April 29
9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Moms’ Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Connections
1:00 p.m. A Matter of Balance
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Connections
6:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, April 30
2:30 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Governing Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Encourage Each Other Women’s Study
Wednesday, May 1
10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study
5:00 p.m. Kitchen Ministry Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m. “The Story” Adult Study
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Pictures and Rehearsal
6:15 p.m. Gloria Dei Book Club
7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study - 33 Series (Off-site)
Thursday, May 2
6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Joyful Stitchers
6:15 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
Friday, May 3
9:00 a.m. Iowa Dept. of Education Teacher
Conference
9:30 a.m. MOM’s Club of West Des Moines
Saturday, May 4
3:00 p.m. Confirmation Worship Service with
Holy Communion
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center
5:50 p.m. Grace Place
Concordia College Concert
Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.
The Concordia College - New York Tour and Chamber Choirs will present a program of music entitled
“Journey of Praise,” featuring a wide variety from the Lutheran choral tradition to gospel, folk and new music.
The concert is sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 SE Sharon Dr., Ankeny. The concert will be held
in the Sanctuary. A free will offering will be received.
Children’s Attendance
Preschool
Elementary
Total Children
Saturday
5:50 p.m.
Sunday
8:20 a.m.
Sunday
9:50 a.m.
Sunday
10:20 a.m.
Sunday
11:20 a.m.
Wednesday
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Welcome to Gloria Dei! We are glad you are here!
We encourage families to worship together before children (ages 3-grade 5) are
invited to Grace Place on Saturday evenings at 5:50; Sunday mornings at 8:20,
9:50, 10:20 and 11:20. Junior high youth (grades 6-8) are invited to Castaway at
9:50 and 11:20 a.m.
5:30 p.m. Saturday | Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center
This contemporary service offers a unique come-as-you-are worship experience on
Saturday evening. A gathering of celebration will be led by our worship team and
band in the Family Life Center, inviting worshipers to lift anthems to our God.
There will be time for intimacy with God, reflection on his promises and the
opportunity to grow as his Word is declared.
8:00 a.m. Sunday | Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
This worship service is based on traditional hymns and liturgy. The music is
organ led with offerings of special music, offertories and communion hymns led
by the piano. Our special music groups and choirs perform on a regular basis.
9:30 a.m. Sunday | Traditional Blend Worship in the Sanctuary
This service offers a blend of instruments, from piano and organ to brass and
percussion. Large group choirs as well as small group vocal and instrumental
ensembles offer special music. The liturgy is specifically designed to enhance the
life of the believer, by supporting the current study of God’s Word at Gloria Dei.
10:00 a.m. Sunday | Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center
This high-energy service offers a casual setting for those who enjoy a come-asyou-are contemporary environment. A gathering of celebration will be led by
our worship team and band in the Family Life Center, inviting worshipers to lift
anthems to our God. There will be time for intimacy with God, reflection on his
promises and the opportunity to grow as his Word is declared via this video venue.
11:00 a.m. Sunday | Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
This contemporary service has a unique style of its own as we combine the present
day sounds of contemporary music with a worship band in the awe inspiring
setting of the Sanctuary. This service includes uplifting songs of celebration as
people gather together responding to our God.
Other important items
Nursery: Infants to age 3. Located on the lower level with access through
the doors in the Narthex. The nursery is staffed during all worship services for
children ages 3 and under at no cost to the parent.
Cry room: Located in the southwest corner of the Narthex is a room with a full
view of the Sanctuary for parents to take their small children.
Weekly Bible reading - 2 Timothy:17-18 (NIV)
But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the
message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was
delivered from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack
and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and
ever. Amen.
Educational times
Children (ages 2- grade 5)
Grace Place
Saturdays at 5:50 p.m.
Sundays at 8:20, 9:50,
10:20 & 11:20 a.m.
Faith Alive
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Youth (grades 6-12)
Times vary, check page 5.
Adults
Times vary, check pages 6-7.
Communion
Communion is offered on the
first and third Sundays of each
month during the services in
the Sanctuary and the second
and fourth Saturdays and
Sundays during the services in
the Family Life Center.
A note to our guests and
visitors: The Lord’s Supper is
celebrated at Gloria Dei in the
belief and with the confession
that this Sacrament is the very
body and blood of Christ (The
Doctrine of the Real Presence)
which is received with the
bread and the wine for us to eat
and drink for the forgiveness
of sins and to strengthen our
faith. Our Lord invites to his
table those who trust his words,
repent of all sin, and seek to
forgive and love as He forgives
and loves us. If you agree with
our beliefs regarding the nature
and meaning of this Sacrament
and desire to commune with
us, you are welcome! For
the medical and/or physical
needs of members or visitors,
non-alcoholic wine will be
in the inner circle of each
communion tray and will be
lighter in color than the regular
wine. In addition, gluten-free
wafers are available, in small
plastic cups.