Weekly Announcements and Gatherings
September 2025
Sunday Worship 9/7:💐 Today's flowers are provided by Sally Klinkefus in memory of her dear husband, Orlin Klinkefus & by Mike and Chris Bock in celebration of their anniversary.💐
Happy Grandparents Day to all the fantastic grandparents in our congregation!
Installation of Congregational Council: Marta Bauer (President), Linda Curson (Growth in Faith), Ted Sturgeon (Worship), Connie Palko (Treasurer), Kathy Smith (Secretary), Mary Davis (Service to Others), Scot Reisinger (At Large), Matt Schwarz (At Large)
*Please join us following worship today for “God’s work. Our hands.” & Others First Breakfast*
Join us for the ELCA's annual Day of Service, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our vibrant community and mission as a church!
Here’s today's schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Others First Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – LWR Quilt Tying and packing school kits for LWR
1:00 p.m. – Apple Picking (3388 72nd St., Atkins, IA) All apples we pick will be donated to Feed Iowa First and Gloria Dei’s food pantry. Together, let’s spread kindness and service!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
🎉The first BLaST of the 25’-26’ school year on Wednesday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. dinner will include hot dogs and Mac & Cheese🍽️, and at 6:00 p.m., there will be activities learning about “Who is Jesus?”.
✝️Confirmation Class will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m.
📖 Women's Study will be on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 a.m.
Weekly Daily Discipleship Documents for bible study:
daily_discipleship_pentecost_l24_september_11-17_year_c.pdf
daily_discipleship_pentecost_l25_september_18-24_year_c.pdf
daily_discipleship_pentecost_l26_september_25-october_1_year_c.pdf
🗓️ Council Meeting will meet on Thursday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m.
🌟 Join us on Saturday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. for a community event at Gloria Dei! We’re thrilled to welcome a guest speaker from Disaster Prepwise, part of the University of Iowa College of Public Health. They’ll share valuable insights on how to plan and prepare for any disaster effectively. The Disaster PrepWise program, endorsed by federal agencies, focuses on creating personalized disaster management plans tailored to individual and family needs. It’s a proactive approach that truly makes a difference! 🌟We invite everyone from the neighborhood and local churches to join us. Enjoy delicious donuts and coffee while learning how we can all stay safe and prepared together.🍩☕ If you would like to learn more about this program, please visit: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/prepwise/
UPCOMING GATHERINGS
Gloria Dei 8th Annual Craft Fair: “DO DAY” for the craft fair is Tuesday, September 16, at 9:00 a.m. They will be putting together crafts to sell. If you are available to help, we would appreciate all the helping hands we can get. The Gloria Dei 8th Annual Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Table rental is $40 with electricity and $30 without. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact Darla Godfrey at (319) 213-0115.
🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join us for a special gathering on **Thursday, September 25, at 11:00 a.m.** (lunch provided around noon) for everyone 18 years and older! Have you ever driven by Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center on Boyson Rd in Cedar Rapids, IA, and felt curious about what this beautiful place has to offer? Now is your chance to discover it! Come enjoy a delicious lunch and explore this sacred space where people from all faiths and cultures are welcomed to nurture their relationships with the Source of all Being, Earth, Self, and Others. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the story of the Universe and what this remarkable center is all about.🌿 If you’re interested, please put your name down on the sign-up sheet on the “Get Connect Wall” (we’d love to get a headcount by September 18th ) or reach out to Wendy Staggs or Corlie Vail to let us know you’d like to join us. We can’t wait to share this meaningful experience with you! 💖
DONATE
FREE LITTLE LIBRARY | Thank you to everyone who has donated children’s books to our Free Little Library over the years. However, we are still in need of pre-teen and teen books (for middle school). If you or someone you know has books that they would like to donate, please know that we would be happy to accept them. THANK YOU!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: (contact Coralie at community@gloriadeicr.com)
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 $21 per arrangement. An envelope for payment is conveniently located next to the flower chart.
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!
Sunday Worship 9/7:💐 Today's flowers are provided by Sally Klinkefus in memory of her dear husband, Orlin Klinkefus & by Mike and Chris Bock in celebration of their anniversary.💐
Happy Grandparents Day to all the fantastic grandparents in our congregation!
Installation of Congregational Council: Marta Bauer (President), Linda Curson (Growth in Faith), Ted Sturgeon (Worship), Connie Palko (Treasurer), Kathy Smith (Secretary), Mary Davis (Service to Others), Scot Reisinger (At Large), Matt Schwarz (At Large)
*Please join us following worship today for “God’s work. Our hands.” & Others First Breakfast*
Join us for the ELCA's annual Day of Service, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our vibrant community and mission as a church!
Here’s today's schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Others First Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – LWR Quilt Tying and packing school kits for LWR
1:00 p.m. – Apple Picking (3388 72nd St., Atkins, IA) All apples we pick will be donated to Feed Iowa First and Gloria Dei’s food pantry. Together, let’s spread kindness and service!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
🎉The first BLaST of the 25’-26’ school year on Wednesday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. dinner will include hot dogs and Mac & Cheese🍽️, and at 6:00 p.m., there will be activities learning about “Who is Jesus?”.
✝️Confirmation Class will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m.
📖 Women's Study will be on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 a.m.
Weekly Daily Discipleship Documents for bible study:
daily_discipleship_pentecost_l24_september_11-17_year_c.pdf
daily_discipleship_pentecost_l25_september_18-24_year_c.pdf
daily_discipleship_pentecost_l26_september_25-october_1_year_c.pdf
🗓️ Council Meeting will meet on Thursday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m.
🌟 Join us on Saturday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. for a community event at Gloria Dei! We’re thrilled to welcome a guest speaker from Disaster Prepwise, part of the University of Iowa College of Public Health. They’ll share valuable insights on how to plan and prepare for any disaster effectively. The Disaster PrepWise program, endorsed by federal agencies, focuses on creating personalized disaster management plans tailored to individual and family needs. It’s a proactive approach that truly makes a difference! 🌟We invite everyone from the neighborhood and local churches to join us. Enjoy delicious donuts and coffee while learning how we can all stay safe and prepared together.🍩☕ If you would like to learn more about this program, please visit: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/prepwise/
UPCOMING GATHERINGS
Gloria Dei 8th Annual Craft Fair: “DO DAY” for the craft fair is Tuesday, September 16, at 9:00 a.m. They will be putting together crafts to sell. If you are available to help, we would appreciate all the helping hands we can get. The Gloria Dei 8th Annual Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Table rental is $40 with electricity and $30 without. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact Darla Godfrey at (319) 213-0115.
🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join us for a special gathering on **Thursday, September 25, at 11:00 a.m.** (lunch provided around noon) for everyone 18 years and older! Have you ever driven by Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center on Boyson Rd in Cedar Rapids, IA, and felt curious about what this beautiful place has to offer? Now is your chance to discover it! Come enjoy a delicious lunch and explore this sacred space where people from all faiths and cultures are welcomed to nurture their relationships with the Source of all Being, Earth, Self, and Others. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the story of the Universe and what this remarkable center is all about.🌿 If you’re interested, please put your name down on the sign-up sheet on the “Get Connect Wall” (we’d love to get a headcount by September 18th ) or reach out to Wendy Staggs or Corlie Vail to let us know you’d like to join us. We can’t wait to share this meaningful experience with you! 💖
DONATE
FREE LITTLE LIBRARY | Thank you to everyone who has donated children’s books to our Free Little Library over the years. However, we are still in need of pre-teen and teen books (for middle school). If you or someone you know has books that they would like to donate, please know that we would be happy to accept them. 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.
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 $21 per arrangement. An envelope for payment is conveniently located next to the flower chart.
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!