Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E-News
Oct. 31, 2014
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The War Within my Heart - The Battle with Grace

Nearly five centuries ago, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door that declared that salvation is by grace alone and cannot not be bought or earned. This weekend, we are going to look at this wonderful, magnificent reality of grace.

Join us for worship!

Scripture Readings: Titus 3:1-7 and John 3:14-18 (ESV)


Don't forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday night!



November's Acts of Service 
 

11/2/14 UCAN Yard Cleanup
11/9/14 Urbandale Food Pantry Thanksgiving Meal
11/22/14 Open House at Dorothy's House (9-11 a.m.)
11/23/14 Pick an item from Go and Tell Tree

For more information on these acts of service, contact Bill Clark.

Honduras Mission Meeting

Sunday, Nov. 2 at noon
Join us at this informational meeting. For more information, contact Pastor Phillips.
Surviving the Holidays

Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m.

If you have suffered a loss of a loved one or have gone through a divorce, holidays can be a struggle. So, don't travel alone; come for a dinner and a time of encouragement as we, together, approach this holiday season.

For more information, contact Pastor Phillips.
Advent by Candlelight
Monday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center

This evening offers a great opportunity for women to set aside the hustle and bustle of holiday preparation to focus their minds and hearts on the birth of Christ.

Hostess information: Please stop by the display in the Narthex to sign up for a table, pick up an informational packet and place the $10 registration fee in the envelope provided. As a hostess, you will decorate a table, prepare a dessert and invite friends to join you for an evening of candlelight, fellowship and a musical program. Tables are reserved on a first-come basis.

If you would like to experience this special evening, and do not know a hostess-we'd love to have you! Simply contact Lisa Gibson.

Those who live in Urbandale-Leaf Drop Off
 
Saturdays from November 1 - November 15, 2014, 8 a.m. to noon

Urbandale Public Works Facility, 9401 Hickman Road.

Urbandale residents may drop off leaves, free of charge, at the Urbandale Public Works Facility, 9401 Hickman Road, on Saturdays from November 1 thru November 15, 2014.

Residents may bring leaves in any paper yard waste bag from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Containers and plastic bags will also be allowed as long as the yard waste is emptied from the container or bag at the site.

Please bring identification as checks will take place to make sure only Urbandale residents are utilizing the free service.

If you would like further information on this free program, please call the Urbandale Department of Engineering and Public Works at 278-3950 ore email [email protected].

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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 Aurora Ave.
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-276-1700
 
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