May 13 & 14 | 2017 [Fifth Sunday of Easter]
We find a wonderful story of forgiveness and restoration as Peter, in a
heinous and cowardly way, denied Christ three times. You’d think it
would be the end of the story. You’d think Jesus would have written
him off and walked away in the same way that Peter wrote Him off
and walked away. You’d think that because that’s how we often
work with those who hurt us. But Jesus does what He calls us
“Risen to Restore”
to do...to forgive...and...to restore. After the resurrection,
Jesus came to Peter and forgave Peter his sins and
brought Peter the restoration that only Christ
Welcome! We are glad you are here. There is
could give. He does that with us too...and
a gift waiting for you at the Connection Center!
therefore, may we do no less as children
of the Resurrected Christ!
Got children? We have a wonderful nursery
for infant-2 years old. For children ages 3-grade
5, Grace Place, our educational time, meets
Saturday at 5:50 p.m. and Sunday at 9:50
and 11:20 a.m. We also have Bible studies for
teens on Sunday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more
Today, our hearts of love and appreciation are directed to our
information, go to the Connection Center.
mothers. We are eternally thankful for how God has placed them in
Visiting today?
Happy Mother’s Day
Answering Critical Questions
Wednesday, May 17, 24 & 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Study guides are available at the
Connection Center.
Pastor Meyer will broadcast Answering
Critical Questions, Part 2, on our livestream
at GDLC.TV. This study will answer questions
about our Christian faith, which may very
well be bugging you! If you have questions
you’d like Pastor to answer, e-mail him at
[email protected].
our midst to show us His forgiveness, unconditional love among the
million other “life” lessons they teach us. Encourage all those mothers
whom you meet today with a hearty thanks for all their efforts.
“To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the
world.” ~ Unknown
“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” ~
Abraham Lincoln
“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s
secret hope outlives them all.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
“The best academy, a mother’s knee.” ~ James Russell Lowell
Help children in other countries
We are banding together in a community-wide effort to
raise funds for Compassion International in a casual walk in
Waterworks Park on Saturday, May 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
But we need your help! We will walk, but additional funds would
be an added bonus! Stop by today and see us.
Donate today!
Team GDLC is in the Gathering Area and FLC this weekend and will happily accept donations and talk to you
about the children from Compassion International. You can also donate online by clicking on the “giving”
icon at GDLC.Church.
W eekly W ord
Leading ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Christ.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 Aurora Ave. Urbandale, IA 50322 • 276-1700 • gdlc.church
Pastor Joe Meyer, Senior Pastor • 777-3892
E-mail: [email protected] • Twitter: @KeyRowJoe
Let’s pray!
Prayer requests can be
made on the back of the
“Welcome” card located in
the pews. Please indicate
your prayer request and
place the card in the
offering plate. We have both
e-mail and phone prayer
chains available. Contact
Pastor Phillips at 276-1700,
or Diane Young between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. at 321-1566
with your request.
Gen Porteous
Maddie Wright
Rev. Rick Buhrke
Bob Christensen
Tim McClelland
Monica Burress
Amy Wright
Ken Lee
Michael Cooney
Jennifer Dehnert
Larry Lewis
Jessica Kramer
Heather Kusel
Mike Burdick
Lyle Lawson
Don Sloan
Dave DeVries
Norma Rohn
Sandy Foreman
Paxton Bremer
Larry Kensey
Baptism banner
quilts
If you like to sew, we need
help with making our baptism
quilts. If interested, please
pick up a quilt package in the
Gathering Place or please
contact DeAnn McCue at
[email protected].
Christ Our Savior, Norwalk
Christ Our Savior, Norwalk, our sister LCMS Congregation, is in need of pastoral
care. Pastor Mark Baldwin, an Intentional Interim Minister, has served them
for the last year, but he is now moving on. In consultation with our District
President, and at the recommendation of our District Missions Executive, we
have decided to allow Pastor Clark to serve them on a part-time basis. COS is
very small, only worshipping about 30 members on the weekends, so Pastor
Clark’s duties will be minimal at first. Having said that, it is possible at the
end of the year, that COS may request to Call Pastor Clark as their full-time
Pastor. They can only do so with the permission of the District President, our
Congregation, and myself as his supervising mentor.
Pray for COS and pray for Pastor as he further serves the Kingdom of God and
walks in line with our congregational policy of equipping and sending “workers
to the harvest field” (Matthew 9:38). If you have questions, please speak with
myself or Pastor Clark. ~ Your brother/pastor, Pastor Meyer
Stephen Ministers are ready to help
If you are experiencing a challenging time, please consider utilizing a Stephen
Minister. These trained caregivers provide highquality, confidential, Christ-centered care and
support to people experiencing grief, divorce, cancer,
loneliness, a new baby, job loss, disability, relocation,
depression, addictions, and other life difficulties.
Our culture has taught families to care for their own,
making people hesitant to discuss any problems
Don’t go through life alone.
outside of the family. Today, however, families or
friends may not live nearby. For example, you may have recently attended the
funeral of someone close to you, but your boss and society insist you move forward.
You are likely still hurting—a lot—and need support.
For further information, contact Pastor Phillips at [email protected]. With
your permission, he will assign you a caring Stephen Minister. All conversations are
completely confidential.
Sundaes on Sunday, June 4
Sunday, June 4, 2 to 4 p.m.
Senior Adults are invited for fun, fellowship and ice cream sundaes. We will
begin with a variety of games followed by the serving of ice cream sundaes.
Please RSVP to Lisa in the church office at 276-1700 by Wednesday, May 31.
Holy Baptism
Winnifred Lou Eischeid, born February 20, 2017 to Dane and Hanna (nee:
Henson), Eischeid will be baptized Sunday at 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Winnifred’s spiritual sponsor is Lindsey LaMair.
Jack Edmund Nuetzman, born April 20, 2017 to Matt and Sheena (nee:
Danzer), Nuetzman will be baptized Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Jack’s spiritual sponsors are Shawn and Emily Nuetzman.
Thank you church for being the hands and heart of Jesus
A HUGE thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, loaned an item, and prayed for Single
Moms’ Morning Out! Approximately 100 moms were blessed beyond measure and it couldn’t
have happened without you! ~ Penny Schramm, Jenny Lappin & the SMMO leadership team
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The next 9 days...
Saturday, May 13
8:00 a.m. Gloria Dei Quilters
9:00 a.m.
Life Skills Class
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship (FLC)*
Sunday, May 14
8:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
9:15 a.m.
Bible Study - led by Dan Snyder
9:30 a.m.
Traditional Blend Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (FLC)*
10:45 a.m.
Bible Study - led by Dan Snyder
11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)
Monday, May 15
8:30 a.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision
9:00 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Connections
6:00 p.m.
Anna Circle Meeting
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Connections
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study led by Paula Spark
Tuesday, May 16
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
Governing Board Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop #217
Wednesday, May 17
10:00 a.m.
Senior Adult Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
ReCharge Summer (13 years & older)
Thursday, May 18
6:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m.
Joyful Stitchers
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop #236
6:30 p.m. New Member Class
Friday, May 19
5:00 p.m. Hailey Siska and Calvin Corell Rehearsal
Saturday, May 20
2:00 p.m. Hailey Siska and Calvin Corell Wedding
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship (FLC)
Sunday, May 21
8:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)*
9:00 a.m. Senior Recognition Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Traditional Blend Worship (Sanctuary)*
9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (FLC)
11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)*
2:00 p.m.
Chapel at Glen Oaks
Outpouring of Love (April 30-May 5, 2017)
General Fund Offerings
$38,189
General Fund Offering Budget
$36,100
3rd QTD Offering Total
$178,881
3rd QTD Budget
$161,000
YTD Offering Total
$1,464,591
YTD Budget
$1,485,000
Please note: Our fiscal year runs mid-year (July-June)
Honduras Mission Team Donations
The Honduras Mission Team is ramping up for the
June trip serving the people of Honduras. Please
join them by praying for the ministries they will be
doing. In addition, if God leads you to do so, please
help them collect the items listed for their trip. See
display in the Gathering Place.
* Communion is in the Sanctuary the 1st and 3rd weekend and in the FLC the 2nd and 4th weekend.
We are glad that you are worshiping with us today. We encourage families to worship together before children are
invited to Grace Place on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:50 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.
Children:
Communion:
(Infant to age 3):
Nursery: Located on the
lower level, the nursery is
staffed during all worship
services for children ages 3
and under at no cost to the
parent. The nursery can be
accessed through the door
on the southwest side of
the Connection Center.
The Lord’s Supper or Communion is a Biblical event, given by Jesus for the strengthening of
our faith and the forgiveness of our sins (Matthew 26). God’s Word is very clear that when we
receive the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper we also literally/physically receive the actual
body and blood of Jesus. (1 Corinthians 10:16 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-30). If you are a baptized
Christian who trusts in Christ’s presence, recognizes your sinfulness, and desires not only to be
forgiven of those sins, but also needs strength from Jesus to amend your daily life, then you are
welcome to join us! If you do not believe Christ is present, or are unsure of what you believe and
want further explanation, then please feel free to speak with one of our Pastors at a convenient time.
(We provide both non-alcoholic wine in the center of the tray and gluten-free wafers in containers.)