Weekly Announcements and Gatherings
Sunday Worship - November 24, 2024
Welcome to worship on Christ the King Sunday
Welcome to our Visitors. Thank you for joining us! -- Seven Faith Practices: Worship, Invite, Serve, Encourage, Give, Pray, Study (WISE GPS)
Today the flowers are given in celebration of Satinsky’s 54th anniversary.
THIS WEEK:
Please join us for Thanksgiving Eve Worship hosted by Holy Redeemer on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be NO Confirmation Class on Wednesday, November 27. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Please join us for Thanksgiving Eve Worship at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m.
NEXT WEEK:
Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for Christmas Eve poinsettias are being accepted now through December 1.
6” Pots are $10; 8” Pots are $20.
Order forms are available on the Welcome Desk. Any questions or would like to place an order over the phone please contact Katie at 319.200.3187 or office@gloriadeicr.com
The 2025 Flower Chart has been put up in the Narthex. If you have a date that is special to you, please go ahead and reserve it. Envelopes for payment are conveniently located next to the chart. One arrangement is $18.00.
SAVE THE DATES:
Holiday Quilt Sale: If you are interested in purchasing a baby or lap quilt for someone special, they will be available to purchase on Sunday, December 8th, following worship. Funds from these purchases will go towards purchasing batting and other supplies for World Relief Quilts. Donations are also accepted.
Cookie Exchange: Sunday, October 8th - Please bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to share. You can exchange your cookies for various ones, making it a great opportunity to try new flavors and swap recipes. After the cookie swap, we will have GIFT hour, during which we will wrap the angel tree gifts.
Looking Forward to Advent
Christmas Eve Services on December 24 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (only 5:00 p.m. live-streamed)
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!
UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
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 on Christ the King Sunday
Welcome to our Visitors. Thank you for joining us! -- Seven Faith Practices: Worship, Invite, Serve, Encourage, Give, Pray, Study (WISE GPS)
Today the flowers are given in celebration of Satinsky’s 54th anniversary.
THIS WEEK:
- Confirmation Class will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20.
- BLaST Thanksliving Supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, followed by BLaST Thanksliving Fun at 6:00 p.m.
- Women’s Study will meet at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21.
- Young at Heart will meet at Tiffy Jo’s (2727 6th St SW) on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m.
- Prayer Shawl will gather at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23.
Please join us for Thanksgiving Eve Worship hosted by Holy Redeemer on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be NO Confirmation Class on Wednesday, November 27. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Please join us for Thanksgiving Eve Worship at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m.
- Church office closed: November 27 through November 29.
NEXT WEEK:
- First Sunday in Advent on Sunday, December 1 - Others First Breakfast following 9:00 a.m. worship.
- Advent Dinner - Everyone is welcome to attend our Annual Advent Dinner on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. A delicious dinner will be catered by Gary and Janet Runyan. The Meistersingers from Jefferson High School will perform for us after dinner. Tickets are $13 and are available from Karen Goedeken.
- Christmas Program practice from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4.
- The first mid-week Advent Worship is on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for Christmas Eve poinsettias are being accepted now through December 1.
6” Pots are $10; 8” Pots are $20.
Order forms are available on the Welcome Desk. Any questions or would like to place an order over the phone please contact Katie at 319.200.3187 or office@gloriadeicr.com
The 2025 Flower Chart has been put up in the Narthex. If you have a date that is special to you, please go ahead and reserve it. Envelopes for payment are conveniently located next to the chart. One arrangement is $18.00.
SAVE THE DATES:
Holiday Quilt Sale: If you are interested in purchasing a baby or lap quilt for someone special, they will be available to purchase on Sunday, December 8th, following worship. Funds from these purchases will go towards purchasing batting and other supplies for World Relief Quilts. Donations are also accepted.
Cookie Exchange: Sunday, October 8th - Please bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to share. You can exchange your cookies for various ones, making it a great opportunity to try new flavors and swap recipes. After the cookie swap, we will have GIFT hour, during which we will wrap the angel tree gifts.
Looking Forward to Advent
- * First Sunday in Advent|December 1 at 9:00 a.m.
- Advent Mid-week Worship|Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.
- * Second Sunday in Advent|Sunday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m.
- Advent Mid-week Worship|Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
- * Third Sunday in Advent|Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 a.m.
- Advent Mid-week Worship|Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m.
- * Fourth Sunday in Advent|Sunday, December 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Services on December 24 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (only 5:00 p.m. live-streamed)
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!
UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
- December 1: Help with Others First Breakfast - planning, preparing, serving, or cleaning up.
- Any Sunday: Usher, Reader, Communion Server, Acolyte, Tellers, and Special Music during worship hour. If you can help in any way, contact Coralie at 319.396.2641. 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.