Welcome to worship on this Sunday after Pentecost. Visitors, thank you for joining us! Please sign the friendship register at the
end of your pew. Please stay for fellowship, refreshments, and
conversation. Please pick up an information bag located on the Welcome Table to
take with you.
Our nursery is located downstairs in room #10. It will be staffed at the 10:30
service today. Our nursery attendant is Michelle Niccolls. “Quiet bags” are in
the narthex.
Seven Faith Practices: Serve, Worship, Give, Invite, Encourage, Pray, and
Study
The
Lord liberated the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt. Then God gave them the
Ten Commandments in order to protect them. As God’s people, living in a
covenant relationship with God, we too have been given the Commandments for our
well-being. Loved by God and living by God’s commands, we become an alternative
community in a culture that too often follows after the false gods. They lead
to disillusion. God’s way leads to life.
The flowers are provided by Larry and Kim Kudej in honor of their wedding anniversary.
Join us for Adult Forum today in the fellowship hall at 9:25 a.m. Our forum
guest is Maureen Kenney, a local attorney. Her topic: Are You Prepared? Writing your will and getting your estate
in order.
Have You Heard the
Good News? Fall Campaign Schedule
New Member
Classes will continue this week!
Sundays, October 9, & 16 at 9:20 a.m. in the church library or Thursdays,
October 13, and 20 at 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Hot dog and brat sales will be held today, 11:30–noon. High school youth will be selling hot dog and
pop or brat and pop as a fundraiser for the 2012 Youth Gathering.
Annual CROP Walk – Walkers will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Thomas Park in
Marion. The walk begins at 1:30 p.m. Thanks
to all those who are sponsoring our walkers! It's not too late to be a
sponsor—please sign-up on the table in the Narthex. Want to walk
along? That's okay too!!
Gloria Dei serves the community meals at 1st Presbyterian Church today
at 3:45-6:00 p.m. and at 1st Lutheran on Saturday, October 15, 1:00-6:00 p.m. More
helping hands are needed! Please sign up on the office window if you are able
to help.
Lutheran World Relief school kits will be assembled on Tuesday, October 11
at 10:00 a.m. Many hands will make the task quick! Thanks
to all those who donated school supplies!
Medicare Made Easy - Kathy and Brent Rickertsen will present an educational meeting this
Thursday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. at Gloria Dei for those currently on
Medicare or soon to be eligible for Medicare. They will explain the
2012 benefits for Part A, B, C, and D of Medicare. No sales presentation
will be made. Open to members and guests.
A Work in
Progress.
Please visit: www.gloriadeicr.net. Our
new website can be viewed under construction.
Let us know what you think. Call or e-mail Pastor Trish.
Fall Bake and Craft Sale, Next Sunday, October 16. All are invited to share
their talents by providing baked goods or crafts for the annual Fall Bake and
Craft sale. Proceeds will go to camperships for the youth.
Invite an Adult to Sunday School - The Sunday School youth are inviting parents,
relatives, and friends to visit their classroom next Sunday, October 16,
9:20-10:20 a.m. This is a chance to meet the teachers and be part of the Sunday
morning education with the youth.
Sunday
School Youth will sing next Sunday,
October 16 at the 10:30 service.
Fall Church
Yard Cleanup – The property committee
invites you to help rake the leaves and trim the bushes on Saturday morning,
October 22 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Men’s Night Out - Sunday, Oct. 23, 5:00–6:30 p.m. Steak, potatoes, baked
beans, salad, and root beer floats! Good food. Good conversation! All
men welcome. Invite a friend. Sign up on the office window or call
396-2641.
Blood Drive – Sign up today! The fall Blood Drive will be held Monday, October 24,
4:00-7:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church. Please sign up on the office window.
Stamping
- Gloria Dei Stampers will meet on
Saturday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. All who are interested in stamping are
invited to come!
Fall Halloween Party - All families and friends are invited to Gloria Dei on
Saturday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Costume parade, mummy dogs, games, pumpkin
bowling, pumpkin decorating (bring your own or purchase one). Bring a picture of your favorite pet. Don’t
miss the mystery visitor! It’s no fun
if you don’t come.
Rite of Confirmation - The following youth will be confirmed on Reformation
Sunday, October 30 at the 10:30 Worship Service: Dustin Miller, Caitlin Novak,
Brandt Varo, and Curtis Waltmann. They will present
their Statements of Faith on Sunday, Oct. 23. Please keep these youth in your
prayers.
Operation Christmas Military - Do you have a relative, neighbor, or friend in the
Military who would appreciate a package of 'goodies' around the Christmas
season? They do not have to be overseas to receive a package. Please give their
military address to the church office as soon as possible. The Social Ministry
committee will assemble and ship gifts to them in November.
CrossRoads Mission
"winter warmth" program.
Needed: donations of gently used winter coats for adults and winter clothing
for all ages. You can drop the items off at CrossRoads
Mission at 1006 2nd St. SW (receipts for tax deduction will be given if you
ask). You may also put donations in the Opportunities to Serve Room and
they will be delivered to the Mission.
“Others First” Opportunities – Linn Community Food Bank - please place non-perishable food items in the grocery cart; Heifer Project International-please deposit quarters in the quarter tube; Fair Trade coffee, tea, hot chocolate, candy bars, and almonds are available to purchase in the narthex. Crossroads Mission - please put your donations of diapers, wipes, and toilet paper in the basket in the Opportunities to Serve Others room.