September 22 Worship Services & Announcements

CONNECT WITH GLORIA DEI!

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Worship Services on Sunday, September 22

8:30am: Traditional Chapel Service

10am: Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary & online

Come to worship on Sunday, September 22 and hear Pastor Brendan’s message “Why is it so hard to connect?” as he continues his new sermon series "Won’t You Be My Neighbor?"

8:30am in the Chapel with piano, hymns, a message, and Communion served weekly.

10am in the Sanctuary & online with praise music, a message, and Communion served the first Sunday each month. To watch online, go to the church website, Facebook page, or YouTube page.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, September 22, 2024

First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31

Psalm 54

Second Reading: James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

Make a Casserole and/or Plate Meals

for Caring for Friends

This month's recipe is for a Vegetarian Crockpot Chili. Please make the dish and bring it with you to church on Sunday, September 22. Please label your casserole and leave it in the refrigerator in the Christian Fellowship Hall kitchen, NOT the freezer!

Meal Assembly will take place on Monday, September 23 at 9:30AM in Christian Fellowship Hall. Come plate meal trays if you are able!

Click HERE for the recipe.

Questions? Email Ginny at duffy.ginny@gmail.com.

Attention All Parents/Guardians of Children in Kindergarten Through 5th Grade!

We are excited to announce that Sunday school will begin this Sunday, September 22 during our 10am service.

Upon arrival, parents/guardians will take their child/children up to the second floor for check-in using the stairs by Sacred Grounds.

This year we will begin a new curriculum called ORANGE. Each class will be filled with stories, music, lessons, crafts, and snacks.

The Nursery for infants through preschool is coming in the next few weeks!

Children are always welcome in worship services. Feel free to make use of the Prayground in the back of the Sanctuary or the Activity Bags hanging on the back pew during the service. Please also feel free to take an instrument with you to your pew.

Come join us!

Any questions, please email Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com

Beginning this Sunday, September 22:

Sacred Grounds will be open for fellowship, coffee, and treats after both services.

Small Groups Begin Next Week!

Looking to connect more deeply with others at Gloria Dei? Small Groups are a great way to build new relationships, grow in your faith, and feel supported by a group of caring friends.

What is a Small Group? They are weekly meetings of 8-12 people for discussions and fun activities.

Groups will start the week of September 23 and end the week of November 11.

For this Small Group session we are chatting about the book Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Disconnected World by David Kim.

Click HERE to sign up for a group that works with your schedule!

Please purchase the book prior to the groups beginning next week. You may purchase one by clicking HERE.

There are a few free copies available in the church office if you need one.

Men’s Ministry

Wednesday, September 25

8:30AM in Sacred Grounds

Gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!

Email Ken for more information at twobarbersjr@gmail.com.

Men's Ministry meets the second and fourth Wednesday every month.

Volunteers Needed

Please consider volunteering at Gloria Dei: it’s a fantastic way to get involved, meet new people, and contribute to our welcoming and supportive community!

Interested in volunteering as:

a Sacred Grounds Snack Host
a Sunday School Teacher
a Sunday Morning Greeter
an Usher
an Altar Guild person
Another type of volunteer?

Please click HERE to fill out the Volunteer Form to answer a few questions so we can connect you to the right team.

You can also click on Volunteer in the app. Paper copies are available on the tables at church as well.

Thank you for making a difference in our community!

A great time was had by all at the Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 15

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Gloria Dei's staff and to the many volunteers that helped make this a wonderful day filled with yoga, backpack & teacher blessings, food, fellowship, and fun! We couldn't have done it without you!

In addition, the Caring for Friends team plated 51 meals with the left over food!