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FINAL DAY!

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.

Click HERE for the application!

Submission deadline is Friday, May 3.

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

Worship Services on Sunday, May 5 - Communion Sunday

8:30AM: Traditional Chapel Service

10AM: Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary & online

11:30AM: Cathedral Service in the Sanctuary

Come hear Pastor Brendan's message, "Step Out of the Boat" on Matthew 14: 22-36.

Sunday School is available during the 10AM service. Click HERE for more information about Sunday School. Final day of Sunday School before the Summer Break is May 19.

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.

11:30AM the first Sunday each month in the Sanctuary with traditional organ music, hymns, Communion, and a sermon.

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

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, May 5, 2024

First Reading: Acts 10:44-48

Psalm 98

Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6

Gospel: John 15:9-17

The Labyrinth will be available in the Zabor Room

before & after all three services

on Sunday, May5

Are you looking for an opportunity to be still, meditate, and talk with God? Then you may find the Labyrinth an ideal way to do this.

While no experience is needed to listen for and talk with the Spirit, instructions for navigating the labyrinth are provided for newcomers and those perhaps needing a refresher. 

Men’s Ministry

Wednesday, May 8

8:30AM in Sacred Grounds

Come and gather for fellowship, coffee, and donuts!

Email Ken with any questions at twobarbersjr@gmail.com.

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

Matinee & Munchies

Wednesday, May 8

12PM in Sacred Grounds

“Where Hope Grows” is May's movie

Bring your favorite beverage, we’ll supply the movie and munchies!

This movie is 1 hour and 35 minutes long.

Questions? Contact Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net or Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.

Lunch & Learn

Friday, May 17

12:30PM in Christian Fellowship Hall

**Please note the later start time**

Chef Adam Ochs, owner of Chefs for Seniors

Come learn about an exciting new alternative to senior meal delivery services/meal kits with a one-of-a-kind, in-home personal chef service!

Adam will share a healthy lunch for all attendees and share a topic that will help us look at meal prep differently, especially as we age and have less people for whom to cook large meals!

This community event welcomes everyone, no matter your age!

Click HERE to sign up, or sign up on sheets in the Chapel and Sanctuary.

You must sign up so there is an accurate lunch count!

Questions? Contact Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net or Dana at kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com.

Get Ready to Sell Your Treasures!

Gloria Dei Flea Market

Saturday, June 1, 2024

8AM to 1PM

Gloria Dei Church Parking Lot

Vendor Spots cost $25 for 2 car widths

Click HERE to register today!

 This is a non-refundable, rain or shine event

Food & beverages will be for sale

Supported by Thrivent Financial

Save the date!

Congregational Meeting

Sunday, June 9

following ONE 10AM worship service

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!

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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