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Celebration of Ministry Service & Community Dinner
4PM on Sunday, April 7
LAST DAY to Register for Dinner
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ONE 10AM Worship Service
4PM Celebration of Ministry Worship Service followed by a Community Dinner
Gloria Dei is excited for our new pastor, Brendan Galvin, and his wonderful family! We are having a special worship service to celebrate our new chapter in ministry and to officially welcome him.
The service starts at 4PM, and immediately after will be a catered community dinner. Everyone is invited!
Click HERE to register to reserve your dinner. Dinner registration will close at 8PM on Friday, April 5.
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Worship Service on Sunday, April 7
10AM Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary & online with praise music and a message. To watch online, go to the church website, Facebook page, or YouTube page.
Pastor Brendan will begin his new 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 For many, faith feels outdated and worn out.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. "Is Faith Worth It for Thinkers?" is first up on April 7. 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.
Meet in the Sacred Grounds Café after worship for fellowship, coffee, and treats!
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Volunteer at Caring for Friends
Tuesday, April 9
5PM-8PM
at their northeast Philly location:
12271 Townsend Road
Anyone ages 12 & up, meet at Caring for Friends to prepare and package meals. Come late or leave early as your schedule allows.
Click HERE to sign up, or email Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com. There are also sign up sheets in the Chapel and Sanctuary.
Last volunteer date until the fall: May 14
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Men’s Ministry
Wednesday, April 10
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.
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Matinee & Munchies
Wednesday, April 10
12PM in Sacred Grounds
“Elsa & Fred” is April's movie
Bring your favorite beverage, we’ll supply the movie and munchies!
Questions? Contact Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com or
Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net.
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Make a Casserole and/or Plate Meals
for Caring for Friends
Make a Mac & Cheese casserole and bring it with you to church on Sunday, April 14. Please label your casserole and leave it in the refrigerator, NOT the freezer!
If you have another Mac & Cheese recipe that you prefer, feel free to use yours, but WITHOUT MEAT. We are plating a vegetarian meal this month.
Meal Assembly will take place on Monday, April 15 at 9:30AM in Christian Fellowship Hall. Come plate meal trays if you are able!
Click HERE for the recipe.
Questions? Text or call Ginny Duffy at 215-870-8261.
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Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 19
12PM in Christian Fellowship Hall
"Stuff Strategies Made Simple"
The happiest people know that less stuff equals more freedom!
Downsizing expert, Marlene Stocks, owner and President of Senior Transition Services, will share her extensive experience and a wealth of proven tips and techniques for letting go of what you no longer need.
Learn how to organize your stuff so you can right-size your life when the time is right!
Click HERE to learn more about Marlene.
Pizza & salad lunch provided to all who sign up by Wednesday, April 17.
Please sign up on sheets in the Chapel or Sanctuary, or email the church office at gdcoffice@gloriadei.com indicating your name, phone number, and whether you are willing to bring a dessert to share.
Questions? Contact Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net or Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.
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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
Sign up on sheets in the Chapel or Sanctuary, or email Ken at kenneth.j.barber@gmail.com. Please let him know if you are interested in going on deliveries or helping in the warehouse. An email will be sent to volunteers a few days before with additional information.
Click HERE to donate funds or goods online.
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Another round of thank yous to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel who brought you the March 29, Good Friday and the March 31, Easter Sunday worship services!
Tech Team:
- Dave Barber (11:30AM Easter)
- Ken Barber (10AM Easter)
- Rick Graber (10AM Easter)
- Mike McNulty-Bobholz (Good Friday, 10AM Easter)
- James Sylvester (Good Friday)
Musicians:
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Dave Barber, percussion (10AM Easter)
- Patricia Betche, vocals & piano (11:30AM Easter)
- Elizabeth Beavers, vocals (11:30AM Easter)
- Gary Burger, bass (Good Friday, 10AM Easter)
- Angela DiPalantino, guitar & vocals (Good Friday, 10AM Easter)
- Luna Dantagnan, vocals (11:30AM Easter)
- Vinny Feliciano, drums (Good Friday, 10AM Easter)
- Aiden Fell, guitar (10AM Easter)
- Kathleen Harrod, organ & piano (11:30AM Easter)
- Jamie Johnson, baritone (Good Friday, 11:30AM Easter)
- Mary Jones, keyboard & vocals (Good Friday, 10AM Easter)
- Nathan Renson, saxophone (10AM Easter)
- Chris Schmer, Praise Band Leader (10AM Easter)
- Lisa Thomas, piano (8:30AM Easter)
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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.
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.
Click HERE to donate online in our new giving platform.
Please contact the church office if you have any questions at gdcoffice@gloriadei.com or 215-947-8200.
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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.
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Laurel House 25th Annual Gala
Saturday, April 13 at 6PM
Sheraton Valley Forge
Please join Laurel House to Light the Night for Hope & Healing and enjoy a fabulous evening of dinner and dancing. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will fund Laurel House's lifesaving programs and services for survivors of domestic violence.
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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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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