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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E-News
| Sept. 26, 2014
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Half-Hearted Zealot - Whatever, Whenever and Wherever
If God asks, will you? As followers of Jesus, we need to be open to what, when, and where God calls us. Can you boldly say yes, knowing He will lead you outside of your comfort zone? Or do you find yourself putting parameters on your "yes?" Yes, if it's not way over there. Yes, after I finish school and get a career going. God isn't looking for guidelines. He already knows what the plan is. The question is-are you all in or are you out? It won't be easy or convenient. It will be uncomfortable and we may feel unqualified, but it will be an opportunity for our faith to grow unlike any other time in our lives.
Scripture Readings: Luke 9:57-62 and Acts 9:10-19 (NIV)
Please Note: Grace Place and Castaway will meet this weekend!
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This Sunday! Freedom for Youth Open House for Gloria DeiSunday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Freedom For Youth is hosting an open house for Gloria Dei at 2301 Hickman Road, Des Moines. We will be serving lunch (it's free!), so come hungry! We will then give a tour of the facility and the ministry that has helped hundreds of youth in central Iowa.
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Human Trafficking Presentation
Monday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at First Federated Church, 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines
Mike Ferjak, Senior Criminal Investigator, will speak concerning the heinous plague of human trafficking.
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Ready to celebrate next weekend?
Special 50th Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.
Please join us on Sunday, Oct. 5 for a special 50th Anniversary Worship Service in the Sanctuary at 10 a.m. This special service with communion will include a message from Rev. Robert Riggert, communion and special music. At the end of the service, important milestones of Gloria Dei's history will be highlighted as well as recognizing those men and women who have been instrumental to our church. The service is expected to last 90 minutes.
Note: We hope you'll choose to attend this celebration service, but if you cannot, the following services will be offered: Contemporary Service in the FLC on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Sunday, Oct. 5 from 8-9 a.m.
Join us for Lunch! Immediately following the 50th Anniversary Worship Service, a luncheon will be offered in the Family Life Center. Various pictures and videos will be shown throughout the day highlighting the past 50 years at Gloria Dei.
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Tiny Treasures Consignment Sale
Friday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8-11 a.m
Tiny Treasures' Fall Children's Consignment Sale is coming in a few weeks. Items for sale will include children's, teens', and maternity clothing, toys, books, baby accessories, bedding, d�cor, DVDs, and children's furniture. If you would like to be a seller, please pick up a registration form in the Welcome Center, preschool office or print one on-line.
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Arts and Craft Show
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mark your calendars! Invite your friends! Fall is in the air and that means the annual Arts & Craft show is right around the corner.
If you have not signed up to provide bake goods, soda and water, or work at the show, please sign up in the Narthex this weekend.
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 Aurora Ave.
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-276-1700
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