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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!
Join us Thursday, July 29 for our outdoor family movie night! Grounds open at 7:45PM. The movie will begin at sundown. Please BYO chairs, snacks, & drinks.

Any questions? Please email Dana at [email protected]!
FINAL WEEK OF REGISTRATION!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021
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Celebrating God's Creations
VBS 2021

Saturday, August 7
9:30AM to 2PM

 
Join us for art, games, snack creations, stories, and a live petting farm! The cost of VBS is $10/child.

Masks will not be required for outdoor activities, but we strongly encourage masks to be worn for indoor activities to help protect the unvaccinated children.

Click HERE for more information and to register.
Registration and payment will be taking place online only.
Registration deadline is July 31, 2021.

*We will not be taking walk-ins.*

Please consider donating to VBS through Thrivent. This will help ensure the kids have a wonderful day.

We are looking for volunteers to help on this special day!

Please contact Dana at [email protected] or 215-947-8200, ext. 225 for more information and to volunteer.

The Church and Preschool Offices will once again be closed on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 due to a downed power line on the property.
Click to watch the "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" video performed by baritone Jamie Johnson and pianist Ya-Jhu Yang shared during Sunday's worship service.
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A big thank you to Ken Barber (tech booth) and Ya-Jhu Yang (Music Director) who helped Pastor Karyn put together the 10AM worship service that was held at PK's house on Sunday, July 25 at the last minute due to a downed power line on the church property!
Men's Ministry
Wednesday, July 28
8:30 a.m.

Outside of the home of Walter Deuschle


1529 Old Welsh Road; Huntingdon Valley
Look for the Mickey Mouse figure at the mailbox.

Contact Walter (215-947-3926) or Ken (215-219-8484) for more information.
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Community Conversation This Week:

Thursday, July 29 @ 1PM

Join us for our Community Conversation
by video and/or audio.
We will share, pray, & check in
with each other.

Click to join:

Or call 1-646-558-8656 & enter:
Meeting ID# 515 677 818
Lunch & Learn
Friday, July 30 at 11AM

Are you weary from all the heat & humidity? Let's chill out together on a virtual visit to an Ice Hotel!

Ice hotels are located across the world & are rebuilt every year. Everything in the hotel, except for the silverware in the restaurants, is made from snow or ice blocks!

Click to join:
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We are recruiting mentors for our Affirmation Group beginning this Fall

The time will be approximately 5-10 hours per month for 9 months

Please contact the office if you are interested at [email protected] or 215-947-8200
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TECH BOOTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for both Indoor & Outdoor Worship!

We need volunteers who are willing to train and be in the rotation for operating the tech booth at 10AM on Sunday mornings.

You will be trained on-site, in-person for two Sundays during the 10AM worship service on how to use the sound system, and how to use the PowerPoint slides and videos that go into the worship service each week.

We also need tech support for the 8:30AM outdoor service helping to move equipment, get set up beforehand, & help break down afterwards.

Please contact Jennifer at 215-947-8200 or [email protected] if interested.
The Gloria Dei Preschool is looking for a church member interested in volunteering to serve on the Preschool Board of Directors.

If you are available 5-6 evenings/year, please consider joining the board!

Please contact Melissa Whitman for more information:
[email protected] or 215-947-8653.
Click to watch the "We are Lutherans" video with ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton introducing us to some of our Lutheran family from across the globe.
Bracelet Fundraiser

A new way to show & share your love for OHAAT!

Purchase bracelets designed in the colors of One House at a Time Beds for Kids program.
 
$10 Each
To order, email: [email protected]

"Addressing Hunger, Meeting Needs, and Inspiring Hope as we work for Abundant Justice in Northeast Philadelphia and beyond."

Click HERE for information about volunteering.

Click HERE to donate.
Caring for Friends Mission:
To provide food and friendship to seniors, kids, Veterans and those less fortunate in the 5-county Philadelphia region.

Click here to learn about the different ways you can volunteer: by visiting with a client friend, cooking, driving, & other opportunities.

Click here to learn about the different ways you can donate: monetary donations, food donations, projects, & equipment.
Transforming Life's Challenges into Opportunities for Growth

The GO Center is continuing to provide services to their patients using telehealth appointments.

New patients who are not yet working with a clinician, click here for the form to register.

Visit the gocenter.net; or call 215-947-8654, option 4 with any questions, option 5 for new patients.

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals and families
Lectionary Readings for Sunday, August 1

First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Gospel: John 6:24-35
MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF
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
Music Director: Ya-Jhu Yang, [email protected]
Praise Band Leader: Chris Schmer, [email protected]
Office Staff: Pam Kops, [email protected]; Jennifer Suit, [email protected][email protected]
Property: Robert Maxwell, Manager, [email protected]; Jeff DeHaven, [email protected]; Keisha Wilkins, [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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