Weekly Announcements and Gatherings
Sunday Worship - March 30, 2025
Welcome to worship!
Welcome to our Visitors. Thank you for joining us! -- Seven Faith Practices: Worship, Invite, Serve, Encourage, Give, Pray, Study (WISE GPS)
TODAY:
GiFT Hour - Following worship, “The Way of the Heart” video series and discussion continues with: Station VII “All The Way Down” and Station VIII “Criminal Love”
MARCH GATHERINGS:
Join Pastor Trish and Pastor Phil for a mini-retreat on Saturday the 29th. We will spend time in scripture and reflect on how Jesus’ path would inevitably lead to the cross. RSVP: Coralie Vail at community@gloriadeicr.com or 319-396-2641. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for this adult learning opportunity.
Reminder: all confirmation students are encouraged to attend Dinner church in place of class.
Lenten Mid-week Worship | Dinner Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. April 9 | Week 5 - *Bread for Community* | Welcome | Luke 19:1-10
This year, our theme will be “Bread of Life.” It will highlight how Jesus fed people—not just their bodies but their souls—with good news, redemption, and stories of God’s kin(g)dom. From wedding feasts to eating with tax collectors to feeding thousands, people left Jesus’ presence with full hearts and bellies. Each week, our souls will be nourished by the new worship experience of Dinner Church, mindful faith practices, and scripture-inspired devotions.
Free will offering, but not required. Mid-weeks Lenten offering will support LSI.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER:
The last day to order is Sunday, April 6. Please make checks payable to Gloria Dei Lutheran, Memo: Easter Flowers.
DONATE:
EASTER CANDY - We are accepting candy and small trinket donations to fill Easter Eggs for our upcoming "Holy Saturday Easter Event" on April 19. Children of all ages are welcome to attend! You can drop off your donations to Coralie Vail or set them by the “Get Connected Table.”
LITTLE LIBRARY: Thank you to everyone who has donated children’s books to our Little Library over the years. However, we are still in need of adult, pre-teen, and teen books! If you or someone you know has books (for any age) that they would like to donate, please know we would be happy to accept them!
*SHEETS AND BLANKETS: The QUILTING GROUP is currently seeking donations of used flat sheets and blankets in any size. These items play an essential role in the production of World Relief quilts, with sheets being utilized for the backs and blankets providing added warmth in the middle. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your donations at the church office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Thank you!*
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: (contact Coralie at community@gloriadeicr.com)
COMMUNICATION - Please let Katie, office administrator, know when you move, change phone numbers, switch emails, or no longer want to receive emails (USPS mailings only). Also, please inform Katie of any announcements that must be added to the weekly bulletin (by Wednesday of each week) or monthly newsletter (by the 18th of each month). Emailing this communication to her at office@gloriadeicr.com is best; leave a voicemail at 319.200.3187 or leave a note in the black box on the office window ledge. We value the importance of keeping everyone informed, and we couldn't achieve this without the incredible support of our dedicated volunteers! THANK YOU!
DONATIONS
Flowers for Worship - We invite you to provide flowers for our worship setting in honor or in memory of loved ones or an event. Please sign up on the chart in the narthex or contact the church office at (319) 396-2641 or office@gloriadeicr.com. Flowers are $18 per arrangement. An envelope for payment is conveniently located next to the flower chart.
Welcome to worship!
Welcome to our Visitors. Thank you for joining us! -- Seven Faith Practices: Worship, Invite, Serve, Encourage, Give, Pray, Study (WISE GPS)
TODAY:
GiFT Hour - Following worship, “The Way of the Heart” video series and discussion continues with: Station VII “All The Way Down” and Station VIII “Criminal Love”
MARCH GATHERINGS:
- Women’s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27.
- Young at Heart will gather at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27 at Nick's (4958 Johnson Ave NW)
- The Days Between | Mini Adult Retreat from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.
Join Pastor Trish and Pastor Phil for a mini-retreat on Saturday the 29th. We will spend time in scripture and reflect on how Jesus’ path would inevitably lead to the cross. RSVP: Coralie Vail at community@gloriadeicr.com or 319-396-2641. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for this adult learning opportunity.
- Dinner Church | Mid-week Lenten Worship | Week 4 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2.
Reminder: all confirmation students are encouraged to attend Dinner church in place of class.
- Women’s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3.
Lenten Mid-week Worship | Dinner Church at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. April 9 | Week 5 - *Bread for Community* | Welcome | Luke 19:1-10
This year, our theme will be “Bread of Life.” It will highlight how Jesus fed people—not just their bodies but their souls—with good news, redemption, and stories of God’s kin(g)dom. From wedding feasts to eating with tax collectors to feeding thousands, people left Jesus’ presence with full hearts and bellies. Each week, our souls will be nourished by the new worship experience of Dinner Church, mindful faith practices, and scripture-inspired devotions.
Free will offering, but not required. Mid-weeks Lenten offering will support LSI.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER:
- Palm/Passion Sunday| April 13 at 9:00 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday| April 17 at 7:00 p.m.
- Good Friday| April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
- BLaST | Holy Saturday Kids Easter Event - April 19 at 10:00 a.m.
- Easter Sunday| April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
The last day to order is Sunday, April 6. Please make checks payable to Gloria Dei Lutheran, Memo: Easter Flowers.
- Easter Lilies|4-6 Blooms|$16
- Tulips| Red, Pink or Yellow|$12
- Hyacinth| Blue or Pink|$12
- Azaleas| Red or Pink|$28
- Begonias| Red, Pink or Yellow|$16
DONATE:
EASTER CANDY - We are accepting candy and small trinket donations to fill Easter Eggs for our upcoming "Holy Saturday Easter Event" on April 19. Children of all ages are welcome to attend! You can drop off your donations to Coralie Vail or set them by the “Get Connected Table.”
LITTLE LIBRARY: Thank you to everyone who has donated children’s books to our Little Library over the years. However, we are still in need of adult, pre-teen, and teen books! If you or someone you know has books (for any age) that they would like to donate, please know we would be happy to accept them!
*SHEETS AND BLANKETS: The QUILTING GROUP is currently seeking donations of used flat sheets and blankets in any size. These items play an essential role in the production of World Relief quilts, with sheets being utilized for the backs and blankets providing added warmth in the middle. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your donations at the church office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Thank you!*
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: (contact Coralie at community@gloriadeicr.com)
- You can sign up to help serve during worship as an Usher, Reader, Communion Leader, or Hospitality. This is through the Ministry Scheduler software. If you are not set up in our ministry scheduler, please get in touch with Katie in the office; she will be happy to sign you up!
- Help during BLaST nights: Prepare and serve supper, clean up crew, or help with activities.
COMMUNICATION - Please let Katie, office administrator, know when you move, change phone numbers, switch emails, or no longer want to receive emails (USPS mailings only). Also, please inform Katie of any announcements that must be added to the weekly bulletin (by Wednesday of each week) or monthly newsletter (by the 18th of each month). Emailing this communication to her at office@gloriadeicr.com is best; leave a voicemail at 319.200.3187 or leave a note in the black box on the office window ledge. We value the importance of keeping everyone informed, and we couldn't achieve this without the incredible support of our dedicated volunteers! THANK YOU!
DONATIONS
- We are collecting menstrual health products to stock our restrooms for our visitors and help teens in our community. Please consider dropping off pads at the church office to support the health of our community. Thank you for your support!
- DONATE: Ronald McDonald House Charities - Please save the aluminum pull tabs from your pop cans and donate them to the Ronald McDonald House Charities by placing them in the container on the credenza in the coat room. The pull tabs are collected/recycled at Marion Iron Company. The funds raised help support the Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke's Hospital. The Family Room offers a special place of calm and normalcy for families when their child is hospitalized. The facility includes 3 sleeping rooms, 2 shower suites, laundry, kitchen, dining, a living area, self-serve breakfast & lunch options, and evening meals served. All services are provided at no cost to families.
Flowers for Worship - We invite you to provide flowers for our worship setting in honor or in memory of loved ones or an event. Please sign up on the chart in the narthex or contact the church office at (319) 396-2641 or office@gloriadeicr.com. Flowers are $18 per arrangement. An envelope for payment is conveniently located next to the flower chart.