Week of April 22 Activities & Announcements

CONNECT WITH GLORIA DEI

Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room

Next Sessions are on April 23

Gentle Yoga at 10AM

Gentle Chair Yoga at 12PM

Please arrive 15 minutes early

Gentle Yoga is a 60-75 minute class. Please bring your own mat. If you don't have a mat, one can be provided.

Gentle Chair Yoga is a 45 minute class. No equipment or previous Yoga experience needed!

Both classes are led by JoAnne Monahan, a certified Kripalu and Chair Yoga Instructor.

If you are new to coming to Yoga, please email JoAnne at jpmonahan92@gmail.com or Betsy at betsy1344@earthlink.net for information before coming for the first time.

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 each 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.

Thank you to Pastor Brendan and to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel who brought you the Sunday, April 21 worship services.

Tech Team:

Ken Barber
Rick Graber
James Sylvester

Musicians:

Dave Barber, drums
Gary Burger, bass
Angie DiPalantino, vocals & guitar
Jon Frazee, vocals
Chris Schmer, Praise Band Leader
Lisa Thomas, piano (8:30)

Thank you to all who helped with Friday's very informative Lunch & Learn,

"Stuff Strategies Made Simple"

Area expert and Senior Move Manager, Marlene Stocks, shared practical insights on decluttering and organizing possessions that we've accumulated over the years.

Marlene is the President and Founder of Senior Transition Services.

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.

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.