Summer Events Updates
I can't believe that tomorrow it will be July! We have some great events coming up, make sure to check them out.

It would help if people signed up for the following events as soon as possible:
  • We have 6 spots left to fill for our FMSC July 14 date.
  • The July 31 Saints game deadline was extended until Sunday, July 10.

Don't forget as you are out shopping to look for items to donate to our summer "thrival" kits for youth experiencing homelessness: sunscreen, bugspray, cooling towels, reusable water bottles and grocery store/restaurant gift cards for $25 each.

We will send e-mail reminders throughout the summer as well as update our Facebook page. If you are on Facebook, join the Gloria Dei Children, Youth and Family page.
Feed My Starving Children
Who: Anyone ages 5 and older.
What: Serve at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan. We had a great experience serving on June 20 and have a 6 spots left to fill for July 14. Children should be accompanied by an adult. This event is free but consider bringing a donation for Feed My Starving Children.
Register to attend with the links below:
Saints Game
Who: All ages, plus special youth tickets!
What: Let’s have fun at a Saints game. Infield tickets are $18. We had an awesome time at the game on June 28. We have 10-20 seats left if needed for the July 31 game! Transportation isn’t available.
Sign up for tickets on the links below:
Park Playdates
Who: All ages of children and their grownups or caregivers.
What: Four families enjoyed playing together at Wabun park this week. We hope you will join us in July. Come play and meet other families from Gloria Dei! If it is raining, feel free to come and play in the Gloria Dei nursery.
No registration required.
Youth Serve Night
Who: Students entering 7th-12th grade
What: Gather for pizza, fellowship and help pack summer "Thrival" kits for youth experiencing homelessness. These kits will help provide some relief during the summer months. If you aren't able to participate or would like to donate items we are looking for sunscreen, bug spray, cooling towel, reusable water bottles, gift cards to grocery stores and restaurants.
Sign up at attend or donate below:
Faith in the Park with Gloria Dei
Who: This event is for all ages!
What: Faith in the Park was created as an alternative to our typical VBS program this year with the intention of bringing all ages together to grow in their faith and have fun together. Join us and reengage with your Gloria Dei community! We will gather at the park shelter at St. Paul Highland Park every Wednesday night in August. Come any time after 5 p.m. for free play at the park, yard games and BYO dinner (optional). At 6 p.m. we will have devotion together and group activity. At 7 p.m. an optional adult Bible study will begin.
No registration required.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!

Kyrstin Schwartz
Director of Children's Ministry