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Worship Services on Sunday, April 21

"Is Faith Worth It for the Environment?"

8:30AM Traditional Chapel Service

10AM Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary & online

Pastor Brendan will continue his preaching series, "Is Faith Worth It?" Religion is on it’s way out in America. For many, faith feels outdated and worn out. For others, faith has even been harmful. What if the problem is how we practice our faith and not faith itself? During the month of April, we will consider whether faith has a place in our lives today. In a time of declining belief, discover what an authentic, meaningful, and welcoming faith might look like. Who knows, maybe it will be worth it.

Sunday School is available during the 10AM service. Click HERE for more information about Sunday School.

8:30AM in the Chapel with piano, hymns, a message, and Communion served weekly.

10AM in the Sanctuary & online with praise music and a message. To watch online, go to the church website, Facebook page, or YouTube page.

Meet in the Sacred Grounds Café after worship for fellowship, coffee, and treats!

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 21, 2024

First Reading: Acts 4:5-12

Psalm 23

Second Reading: 1 John 3:16-24

Gospel: John 10:11-18

Men’s Ministry

Wednesday, April 24

8:30AM in Sacred Grounds

Come and gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!

Call Ken for more information at 215-219-8484.

Men's Ministry meets the second and fourth Wednesdays every month.

OHAAT Beds for Kids Volunteer Event for All Ages!

Saturday, April 27

at their NEW warehouse location:

474 Pike Road, Unit C, HV

(same street, different building)

Bed Delivery Volunteers arrive at 8AM

Warehouse Volunteers arrive at 8:30AM

(to help with sorting donations and packing Bedtime Bags)

Gloria Dei will continue collecting the following for Bedtime Bags leading up to the event:

• New Twin Sheets (most needed item)
• New Pillows
• New Blankets
• New Individual Children’s Toothbrushes

Click HERE to sign up.

Click HERE to donate funds or goods online.

Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund

Ernest O. Goelz 2024 Scholarship Award

This scholarship is open to anyone with any type of continuing education plans beyond high school, no matter when you graduated.

The application is now available! Click HERE!

Submission deadline is Friday, May 3.

Please address questions to Endowment Board Chair, Ginny Duffy, at duffy.ginny@gmail.com.

The New You Program is starting a new group at Gloria Dei that will begin on Thursday, May 23 at 10AM

New You is a weight loss and maintenance program using behavior modification and accountability. Click HERE to fill out the online application or call 484-846-4079.

Please indicate that you are interested in attending the Huntingdon Valley Group.  

Applicants must have at least 20 pounds to lose to qualify.

Join New You and begin leading a healthier lifestyle!

Set up Online Giving in the

Church Center App!

Online giving is fast, easy, and convenient! Through the app or website, you can give one time or set up a recurring donation from a bank account or a credit card.

Click HERE when using your phone to download the app.

Click HERE when using your computer to go to the web-based version.

Click HERE to watch a 1-minute video on how to give online using the new giving software.

Please contact the church office if you have any questions at gdcoffice@gloriadei.com or 215-947-8200.

Volunteer Form

Thank you for making a difference in our community! We're excited to partner with you. Please answer some questions on the volunteer form so you can get connected to the right team.

Click HERE to fill out the Volunteer Form online. There are also some paper copies of the form available in the Chapel and Sanctuary.

MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF

Lead Pastor: Brendan Galvin, bgalvin@gloriadei.com

Senior and Lay Ministry: Betsy Maier, betsy1344@earthlink.net

Kids and Family: Dana Harrison, kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com

Tweens & Youth: Dana Harrison

Praise Band Leader: Chris Schmer, cschmer@comcast.net

Office Staff: Susan Earp, Bookkeeper, finance@gloriadei.com; Jennifer Suit, Office Manager, jsuit@gloriadei.com; gdcoffice@gloriadei.com

Property: David Stryker, Facilities Manager, gdcproperty@gloriadei.com; Jeff DeHaven, jcdwoodworker@comcast.net

Church Council: council@gloriadei.com

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30AM-3:30PM; Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM

215-947-8200

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