Weekly Word - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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Weekly Word - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Weekly Word Welcome Visitors! We are so glad you are with us today! We would love to get to know you; stop by the Welcome Center today. Want to know more about what we do around here? Check out our Web site at gdlc.info. Photo Directory We need you! If you are 18 years and older, please stop by room 136-138 to get your picture taken. Educational Times The children and youth will not meet this weekend; they will meet again in June. Mission Trip Members from Gloria Dei are getting ready to serve in Honduras. May 10 and 11, 2014 | Fourth Sunday of Easter Leading ordinar y people to an extraordinar y life in Christ. Breaking Through Barriers - Self-reliance This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:5 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 Society tells us if we want something done right, we do it ourselves. But who defines what is “right?” My way, my timing, the way I want it done—this thinking leads to self-reliance instead of relying on God. It’s natural, and completely accepted in our society. However, self-reliance puts us above God because we think we can handle everything in our lives. This week we will learn how to readjust our focus from ourselves and onto God. “Breaking Through Barriers to a God-center life” May 10-11: Self-reliance May 17-18: Complaint May 24-25: Obedience Happy Mother’s Day Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Today, we take the time to honor our Mothers. Here are a few fun quotes to brighten your day: “No matter how old a mother is, she watches her middle-aged children for signs of improvement.” ~ Florida Scott-Maxwell “When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” ~ Erma Bombeck You are appreciated & loved! The joys of motherhood are never fully experienced until the children are in bed.” ~ Anonymous I don’t know what’s scarier—that my daughter is starting to act like me or that I am starting to act like my daughter. ~ Anonymous To find ways to help, see page 2. I love how we don’t have to say out loud that I’m your favorite child. ~ Anonymous Wi-Fi Information “My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” ~ Buddy Hackett There is Wi-Fi throughout the building, so feel free to use it. Wi-Fi Network: gdlcpublictwo Password: gdlc2012 I smile because I’m your mother, I laugh because there’s nothing that you can do about it. ~Anonymous “There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.” ~ Chinese Proverb Update on The Call Committee The Call Committee has completed their initial evaluation of the entire list of 23 nominations. They met recently with Iowa District West President Sieveking and Des Moines Circuit Visitor, Pastor David Dahlke and selected the top candidates, who have been contacted to ascertain their availability to consider a call. The committee will then proceed to arrange telephone interviews and a probable visit to Gloria Dei as the evaluation process continues and the final selection of whom to call is made by our congregation. WW |May 1 0 an d 11, 2014 Thrivent Builds Wednesday, May 28 from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thrivent Builds needs workers to help with the construction of a home being built for a family at 3309 Cambridge, Des Moines. No experience is needed, they will train you. Must be 16 years old. So let’s help a family build a home. Interested? Grab the sign-up link at gdlc.info/new-gloria-dei or contact Bill Clark at [email protected]. Honduras Mission Trip We are in the last month of preparation for our annual Honduras mission trip in June. This year we have ten people going on the trip to serve the poorest of the poor in Honduras. We will set up a clinic in a local church in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. The clinic will provide free help in medical, dental and optical areas. We will also give out free medicine as it is prescribed. In addition, we will work with the children, washing their heads for lice, teaching them about dental care, and the Gospel. Finally, we will pour cement floors in some of their homes. Everyone who comes through our clinic sits down one-on-one with a team member and hears the Gospel. We also give out quilts to the families that we serve. Last year we saw over 2,600 people and gave them a tangible experience of God’s love. Team members include: Gary Wasko, Jody Bass, Kim Phillips, Mike Gathercole, Rae Gathercole, Loren Bell, Kathie Nessa, Amanda Lamb, Jane Lamfers and Pastor Phillips Here is how you can help: • Donate items on our needs list (see below) • Commit to praying for our team members • Contribute to the cost of Spanish Bibles that we give out ($400) • Contribute to the cost of optical ministry ($1,650) Place items in the donation trunk in the Narthex starting next week and ending June 1. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Phillips at 276-1700. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 8301 Aurora Ave. Urbandale, Iowa 50322 515-276-1700 Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Governing Board [email protected] Rev. Timothy Phillips Director of Congregational Care [email protected] Rev. Philip Robarge Director of Adult Ministry [email protected] Governing Board [email protected] Going through a difficult time? We all are faced with tough situations that we shouldn’t encounter alone. So whether you are grieving, going through a divorce or just plagued by a problem, we have trained people who can lend an ear and a helping hand. All inquires and conversations are completely confidential. Contact Pastor Phillips at 276-1700. Stay connected at Gloria Dei through social media • Small Snack Bags (2x2, 2x3 & 3x4) • Antibiotic Cream (Neosporin, Polysporin) • Jumbo Bags (Gallon size) • Sunblock (Cream, Not Spray) • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Cream • Toothbrushes Want to stay connected throughout the week? • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Tablets Check out one of our social media options. • Saline and Decongestant Nasal Sprays • H-2 Blockers (Prilosec/Prevacid/ Ranitidine/Omeprazol) • Cough/Cold Tablets - Adult • Calcium • Pain Relief Cream (BenGay, IcyHot) • Antifungal Cream (Lotrimin, Clotrimazole) • Anti-itch/Hydrocortisone Cream • Body Lotion (unscented) 1. Simply visit our Web site at gdlc.info. • Pens (Click style, Gel -- Black and Blue only) 2. Click on one of the Social Media icons. • Antacid Tablets (Tums, Maalox) 3. Read the many posts and then post your own thoughts! • Cough Drops • Allergy Meds (Claritin, Zyrtec, Loratadine) 2 | Leading ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Christ. WW |May 1 0 and 11, 2014 Sacrament of Holy Baptism Let’s pray! The Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary is for: H Hunter Michael Dale born on May 29, 2010 to Andrew and Angela (nee Donohoe) Dale. Hunter’s spiritual spnsors are Amanda Speck and Troy Donohoe. Altar flowers Flowers on the altar on Sunday, May 11 in the Sanctuary are provided by Merle and Ellie Knuth in thanksgiving for their 55th anniversary on April 18. Thank you Open House Invitation Saturday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. The family of Phyllis Behnke Greenwood invites the entire congregation to celebrate Phyllis’ 90th birthday at an Open House on Saturday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Servers 5:30 p.m. (FLC) Rev. Phil Robarge 8 a.m. (Sanctuary) Rev. Phil Robarge Thanksgivings • For all mothers • Ken and Rosalie Petersen The family of Len Daib thanks you for all the expressions of sympathy, prayers, and memorials shared with us at his passing. We also very much appreciate the kindness the congregation showed Len during the long years of his illness. You have truly blessed us. ~ Shirley Daib, and Deb and Doug Mertz Liturgist/Officiant 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, 276-1700, or Diane Young between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 993-3870 with your request. Preacher Rev. Phil Robarge Organist Kathy Brammeier 9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary) Rev. Phil Robarge Acolytes 8 a.m. (Sanctuary) Maille Sheeley 9:30 a.m. (FLC) Vicar Bill Clark 9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary) Gavin Petrak 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) Rev. Phil Robarge 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) Collin Schroeder Hospitality Teams 5:30 a.m. (FLC) Team Three 8 a.m. (FLC) Team Three 9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary) Team Four 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) Team Three Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8 and Luke 9:23-27 (NIV) celebrating 66 years of marriage on May 16 • For Merle and Ellie Knuth celebrating 55 years of marriage on April 18 For the health of • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Stacy Sams Sandra Jackson Mo Grotheer Mary Snyder Eileen Roberts Monica Burress Jennifer Applegate Sandra Fries Jennifer Dehnert Wayne Blythe Carol Petersen Ryan Wedemeyer Lyle Lawson Aaron Pieper Linda Dunkarley Desiree Luft Betsy Crow Laura Ascheman And for: • Senior high graduates • The Kubut family, who are grieving the loss of Jeffrey • The abducted girls and their families in Nigeria Prayer ministry To join the prayer team, e-mail Pastor Phillips at: tphillips@gloriadeionline. com with your name, e-mail address and phone number. Check out our Web site at gdlc.info | 3 WW |May 1 0 an d 11, 2014 Tiny Treasures Prepares for Next Year Golf Tournament Fundraiser Monday, June 30 11:00 a.m. -Registration 12:00 p.m. - Shotgun Start 4:30 p.m. -Reception, Dinner, & Celebration In honor of Brad Peyton, the Urbandale Education Foundation will hold the Inaugural 2014 Brad Peyton Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, June 30 at the Hyperion Field Club, 7390 NW Beaver Dr., Johnston. Brad Peyton, a member of Gloria Dei, a long-time civic leader, youth sports coach, J-Hawk dad and Urbandale Community School District supporter, died at age 56 in September 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Tiny Treasures has openings for the fall in the 2-year-old and 3-year-old morning classes and the Pre-K afternoon classes. For more information, contact Jo Lynn Yeutsy at [email protected] or 777-3902. Here are some comments from a few of Tiny Treasures’ parents: “I’m very pleased with the growth I’ve seen in my child while attending Tiny Treasures. I highly recommend this program.” “We have really liked the teachers. They do a great job remembering that the kids need to learn AND to be loved!” Participate by playing in the golf tournament and/or attending the dinner and celebration. All funds raised from this event will go toward supporting students and teachers in the Urbandale School District. Entries must be received by June 15. Register to sponsor the event or to play golf: www.Urbandale EducationFoundation.com. “Everyone here is wonderful, and we feel blessed that our son has thrived here.” Take Me to the Ball Game! You are invited to join the Urbandale Senior Center in their annual outing to an Iowa Cubs game on Tuesday, June 24. The bus will leave from the Urbandale Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $23 per person and includes transportation to and from the ball park, ticket to the game, lunch and a hat. Sign up at the Urbandale Senior Center, 7305 Aurora Ave. If you have any questions, contact Lorrie Nagel at the Senior Center at 278-3907 or Wendell and Carol Dickey at [email protected] or 276-3868. 4 | Leading ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Christ. WW |May 1 0 and 11, 2014 Gloria Dei Youth Ministry Junior High Ministry Castaway (Grades 6-8) | Senior High Ministry ReCharge (Grades 8-12) Sunday at 9:50 & 11:20 a.m. Castaway will resume on June 1 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Yes, a full hour! Wednesday, May 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Summer Mission Trip Graduating Seniors from High School If you have signed up for our mission Join us as we discuss “A Request to Do What?” Please read Genesis 19:1-11. Graduates and parents, join us Sunday, May 18 trip to Midland, Michigan, then join us from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Youth Center as we recognize and Wednesday, May 14 from 7:30-8:15 celebrate your graduation. Food, drinks and a short program p.m. A parent will need to join you. will be available. Please RSVP by May 14 to Lisa Gibson at [email protected].. Summer Camps Summer Grace Place Fine Arts Camp – (Ages 3-completed fifth grade) Teachers are needed for Summer Grace Place! Please prayerfully consider teaching one or two hours this summer! Sign-up sheets are next to the check in computers. If you have any questions, please contact DeAnn McCue at [email protected]. July 7-10 (Monday to Thursday) from 9-11:30 a.m. Children will discover some new arts during this camp! Each day children will create and experience art in a new way through hands-on activities. The cost is $70. Questions? Contact DeAnn at deann@gloriadeionline. Next Generation Girls’ Camp (completed grades 3-5) July 13-17 (Monday to Friday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a fun camp for girls that brings history to life. Each day girls will experience a major American time period through hands-on activities. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch and drink with them each day. Cost is $135. Questions? Contact DeAnn at deann@gloriadeionline. Faith on Target Archery Camp For the third year in a row we are offering archery camps in July. Come and learn the fun sport of archery in a safe Christian environment. Questions? Contact Pastor Phillips at [email protected]. July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 9:30-11 a.m. Completed grades 3-5 July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 1:30-3 p.m. Completed grades 6-8 July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6-7:30 p.m. Completed grades 9-12 Register and pay online today. Go to gdlc.info and click on the registration link in the footer. Parking Lot Safety With beautiful spring weather arriving, Tiny Treasures’ preschoolers will once again be able to spend time outdoors on the playground. We request that you be conscientious about your speed through the parking lot. We are excited to have a crosswalk to help us get safely to the playground, and we will also put out a stop sign and orange cones as a reminder to drive slowly. Thank you for your tremendous support of Tiny Treasures preschool and your concern for the safety of the children. Check out our Web site at gdlc.info | 5 May 10-17, 2014 Saturday, May 10 Tuesday, May 13 8:00 a.m. Gloria Dei Quilters 1:00 p.m. I.L.S.T.O. Board Meeting 8:30 a.m. Scrapbook Fellowship 3:00 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Photo Directory Photos 6:00 p.m. Thrivent Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship in the 7:00 p.m. Encourage Each Other Women’s Study Family Life Center with Communion Wednesday, May 14 Sunday, May 11 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. UHS Choir Recording Session 8:45 a.m. Photo Directory Photos (until 12:30 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. ReCharge - (8-12 grades) 9:30 a.m. Traditional Blend Worship in the Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Summer Mission Trip Meeting 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center with Communion 9:30 a.m. Traditional Blend Worship in the Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Troop 763 Girl Scouts Troop 806 Moms’ Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Connections 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Gloria Dei Foundation Meeting 6:30 p.m. Call Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Meeting Friday, May 16 Monday, May 12 9:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Joyful Stitchers 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15 6:00 p.m. Kenny Miesner and Abby Weber Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, May 17 Women’s Bible Connections 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Call Committee Meeting Kenny Miesner and Abby Weber Wedding Worship (Confirmation) 3 p.m. (Sanctuary) Worship (May 3-4, 2014) Attendance Communion 473 415 Attendance Communion 113 8 a.m. (Sanctuary) 133 123 9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary) 303 Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.—2 Corinthians 9:7 Outpouring of Love (April 26-27) General Fund Offering Budget $28,180 $28,000 230 4th QTD Offering $139,981 4th QTD Budget $138,000 YTD Offering Total $1,304,569 YTD Offering Budget $1,496,000 87 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) 139 100 Total 775 453 6 | Leading ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Christ. Photo Directory Photos 5:30 p.m. General Fund Offerings 5:30 p.m. (FLC) 9:30 a.m. (FLC) 5:00 p.m. May 17-24, 2014 Saturday, May 17 Monday, May 19 (continued) 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Connections Kenny Miesner and Abby Weber Wedding 6:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Photo Directory Photos 6:30 p.m. Photo Directory MAT Meeting 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center Stephen Ministry Supervision Tuesday, May 20 10:00 a.m. Early Childhood Conference Meeting Sunday, May 18 3:00 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the 6:00 p.m. Governing Board Meeting Sanctuary with Communion 7:00 p.m. Encourage Each Other Women’s Study 8:45 a.m. Photo Directory Photos (until 12:30 p.m.) 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 9:30 a.m. Traditional Blend Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion Wednesday, May 21 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Recharge (8-12 grade) 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Meeting 10:30 a.m. Senior Recognition Breakfast Thursday, May 22 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study with Communion 10:00 a.m. Joyful Stitchers 2:00 p.m. Chapel at Glen Oaks 6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Girls Schoots Troup 407 Monday, May 19 9:30 a.m. Moms’ Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Connections 1:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision Call Committee Meeting Friday, May 23 No Scheduled Church Events Saturday, May 24 2:00 p.m. Phyllis Greenwood Birthday Party 5:00 p.m. Photo Directory Photos 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center with Communion Agape Pregnancy Center’s Basement Sale Agape Pregnancy Center’s Basement Sale is in need of volunteers! Sales are held spring thru fall and all proceeds benefit Agape. Shifts are for four hours on a Friday or Saturday. Serve individually or with a group. Call Sharon at 265-8829 to learn more! Urbandale Food Pantry The Urbandale Food Pantry is requesting toilet paper for the month of May. Place your donation in the “Urbandale Food Pantry” bin that is located in the coat racks outside the Narthex. LWML Ruth Circle will meet Monday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Jane Lepley, 10609 Sharon Circle, Urbandale. Check out our Web site at gdlc.info | 7 Visiting Today? As a congregation, we have been blessed with amazing opportunities that have helped us to grow in our personal walks with Jesus. Since God has blessed us with so much, we don’t want to keep it to ourselves, so we long to share our blessings with our friends, family, community, nation and our world! Can you tell we are passionate about Jesus and His saving grace? Stop by the Welcome Centers, which are located outside the Sanctuary and in the back of the Family Life Center. Take some time to get to know us and allow us the privilege of getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 276-1700. Families | See you in June! 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 9:50 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. 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. 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. 9:30 a.m. Sunday | Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center This celebration gathering offers a high-energy service in a casual setting led by our worship team and band in the Family Life Center. 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. 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 - Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NIV) This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes. They will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Educational Times We will be back in June. See you then! Children (ages 2- grade 5) Grace Place Saturday at 5:50 p.m. Sunday at 9:50 & 11:20 a.m. Youth (grades 6-8) Castaway Sunday at 9:50 & 11:20 a.m. 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. Please take one, as needed.
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