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Sunday, October 9, 2022
Order of Worship for the 10AM service
Click here to watch, or watch on our Facebook page, or on our YouTube page
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Welcome & Opening Prayer
- Litany
- Opening Song
- Statement of Faith
- Video
- Baptism
- Children's Message
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Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
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Message: “Gratitude That's Contagious!” ~Pastor Karyn
- Song
- Prayer & The Lord's Prayer
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Closing Song & Offering
- Church News
- Blessing for the Week
Masks are no longer needed. Please feel free to wear one if you choose. Click here to read the Mask Update.
Are you in need of Nursery Care during the 10AM worship service? Please contact Dana at [email protected].
Photo by Zac Durant on Unsplash
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Worship in the Chapel on
Sunday, October 9 at 8:30AM
Held every Sunday with piano, hymns, a message, and Communion served weekly.
Masks are no longer needed. Please feel free to wear one if you choose. Click here to read the Mask Update.
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Mustard Seeds
There will be some mustard seed vials available on Sunday in the Chapel and on the back table in the Sanctuary for you to take.
"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed..." Luke 17:6
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Gloria Dei is collecting items for Care Bags for those experiencing homelessness
Please bring your donations with you to church on Sunday, or drop them off to the church office during the week.
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- small water bottles
- gloves
- hats
- chapstick
- wet wipes
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- single serving snacks
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- nail clippers
- hand warmers
- band aides
- combs
- travel size tissues
- travel size deodorant
- travel size hand lotion
- soap
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Socks for the Streets
4th Annual Sock Drive
through December 20
Socks for the Streets is collecting socks of all sizes for those experiencing homelessness and veterans.
Please bring your donations with you to church on Sunday, or drop them off to the church office during the week. New socks ONLY please!
Click HERE for more information or contact [email protected].
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Fall Clean Up
Saturday, October 15
9AM-12PM
Now that summer is over, and fall will soon be in full swing, the church landscaping needs some TLC.
Dave Blanton will help us navigate through the grounds to take out some weeds, trim some bushes, and generally spruce up our beautiful campus.
All ages and families welcome! Let's make our campus one to be proud of!
Please sign up on the sheets in the Sanctuary and Chapel, or contact the office at [email protected] or 215-947-8200.
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Volunteer Event for All Ages!
One House At A Time
Saturday, October 15
8-11AM
421 Pike Road, Unit 5
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Meet at the OHAAT Beds for Kids warehouse location to help with:
- Bed deliveries to families
- Sorting book donations
- Making no-sew blankets
- Packing bed-time bags
- Bed frame projects - strip motors off donated bed frames &/or repackage bunk frames delivered in damaged boxes
Please contact Ken Barber to sign up & with any questions: [email protected]
Gloria Dei will be collecting blanket and sheet donations leading up to the event. Bring your donations to church on Sunday or drop them off at the office during the week.
Want to help, but unable to attend that day or bring in blanket and sheet donations? Click HERE to donate funds, or click HERE to donate goods.
OHAAT's Beds for Kids Program provides children and youth living in poverty with beds, bedding, and tools that encourage healthy bedtime habits, so they can get the quality and sufficient sleep they need to thrive.
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Volunteer at Gloria Dei
Are you willing to help out with the Tech Booth, Sacred Grounds, Church Council, or reading during the Worship Services?
Please sign our volunteer list located in the Sanctuary and Chapel, or contact the office at [email protected] or 215-947-8200 and indicate where you are willing to help.
We need YOU!
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Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, October 12
8:30AM in Sacred Grounds
We will gather at Gloria Dei for fellowship, discussion, coffee, and donuts. Contact Ken (215-219-8484) for more information.
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Caring For Friends will meet to assemble meals on
Wednesday, October 12 at 9:30AM
in Christian Fellowship Hall
This month, the CFF team is making Tomato Vegetable Casserole.
Click HERE for the recipe. Paper copies are available in the Chapel, Sanctuary, and church office.
Please let Ginny know if you are able to make a casserole, meet on Wednesday to help plate, or both! [email protected]
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Laurel House
Annual 5K DASH Against
Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 16
All family, friends and four-legged friends are welcome to enjoy a crisp October morning run or walk along a certified course. There will be awards and plenty of refreshments for all!
Location: Upper Gwynedd Township Building, One Parkside Place, North Wales
Check-in/Registration: 7:30AM
5K Run/Walk Starts: 8:30AM
Awards: 9:30AM
All proceeds raised from the event will support Laurel House's domestic violence programs and services.
Click HERE to register.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Volunteer at Caring For Friends
Tuesday, October 18
5PM-8PM
Northeast Philly location:
12271 Townsend Road
Meet us at Caring For Friends to help prepare and package meals for people in need in the greater Philadelphia area. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may still join in when you arrive later.
Closed toe shoes are required. Hair nets & aprons will be provided. Anyone ages 12 & up can volunteer!
Click HERE for the October 18 sign up.
Other upcoming dates: November 15 & December 13
Questions? Contact Dana at [email protected] or call 215-947-8200, ext. 104.
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Lunch & Learn
Friday, October 21 at 12PM
Christian Fellowship Hall
Lunch & Learn returns as an in-person, monthly event in October!
October's speaker will be Dr. Patrick McElwaine who will lead us in a series of mindfulness activities.
Pizza and salad will be served, so please RSVP by Sunday, October 16 on the sign up sheets in the Sanctuary and Chapel, or email Betsy at [email protected]. Bring a dessert to share!
Other upcoming Lunch & Learn dates: November 18 and December 16.
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Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 29
in the GDC parking lot
3PM: Trunk Host cars arrive to decorate
4PM: Trunk-or-Treating begins!
Click HERE to sign up to be a Trunk Host, a Trunk-or-Treater, or both!
Trunk Hosts: You MUST register so we know how much space to reserve in the parking lot. Please plan to have enough items for 100 trunk-or-treaters. Candy or small prizes are permitted. Please NO PEANUT products.
Trunk-or-Treaters: Please let us know how many children will be coming.
Food & drinks are welcome. The playground will also be available for the children. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled.
Contact Dana for more information: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you all in your costumes!
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Save the Date!
Congregational Meeting on
Sunday, November 13 at 11:30AM
in Christian Fellowship Hall
following ONE combined 10AM service
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Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida with near Category 5-strength winds, dumping record amounts of rain and causing catastrophic, life-threatening flooding. Authorities estimate the destruction could amount to an historic flooding event, and the number of fatalities is expected to rise.
Please pray for the communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. May God's healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need.
Click HERE to donate to Lutheran Disaster Response, a part of the ELCA. Gifts to “Hurricane Response" will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by hurricanes until the response is complete.
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MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF
Lead Pastor: Karyn L. Wiseman, [email protected]
Senior and Lay Ministry: Betsy Maier, [email protected]
Kids and Family: Dana Harrison, [email protected]
Tweens & Youth: Pastor Karyn; Dana Harrison
Praise Band Leader: Chris Schmer, [email protected]
Office Staff: [email protected]; Jennifer Suit, Office Manager, [email protected]; [email protected]
Property: [email protected]; Jeff DeHaven, [email protected]; Keisha Wilkens, [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm; Friday: 9:30am-1:00pm
215.947.8200; 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
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