May 6 & 7 | 2017 [Fourth Sunday of Easter]
This week’s “So What?” is answered through one of the most amazing
events in our lives as Christians! This week’s answer is “That Day” as the
Bible would call it. “That Day” is also known as the “Day of the Lord,” the
day on which the Lord will return and take us to be with Himself...forever!
Though the risen Christ is with us fully and wonderfully every single
day, some day we will be in His presence always and there will
“Risen Forever”
be no more separation between us and our God or between
one another for that matter There will be no more sin, no
more death, no more mourning, crying or pain. We will
be free. Truly free...forever. We will be “with the Lord
forever” as Paul says it— or as we’re saying it today,
Welcome! We are glad you are here. There is a gift waiting
for you at the Connection Center!
”Risen Forever” with Jesus! Come quickly
Lord Jesus! Amen?
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
Wow! What a morning! God is so good! Check
11 a.m. For more information, go to the Connection Center.
out page 3 for a brief summary.
Visiting today?
Single Moms’ Morning Out
Understanding Islam
Answering Critical Questions
Wednesday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m.
Register online or at the Connection Center.
Mark your calendars now for the presentation of Dr. Nabil Nour,
one of our Missouri Synod Pastors, who was born in Nazareth
and is an expert on Islam. Dr. Nour is very engaging and
informative and will give you confidence in sharing Jesus with
your friends who are of the Islamic faith.
Wednesday, May 17, 24 & 31 , 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Study guides can be picked up 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].
Dinner will be served from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Dr. Nour will speak
from 6-8 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Childcare will be
provided. This event will be livestreamed.
Join Team Gloria Dei
Saturday, May 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Waterworks Park
We are banding together in a community-wide
effort to raise funds for Compassion International
in a casual walk in Waterworks Park. Children,
teens, and adults are all invited to join the Gloria
Dei team.
Want to finally donate? Simply click the “giving”
icon at GDLC.Church.
W eekly W ord
Leading ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Christ.
It’s simple:
1. E-mail Pastor Bill at [email protected].
2. Wait for an invitation e-mail.
3. Click on link & follow instructions.
4. Ask your friends & family for financial support.
5. Walk with the GDLC team on May 20.
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
The Manteaw family,
who are grieving the
loss of Sheila’s Mom,
Marion Jones
The grieving family of
Sharen Smith
For Paul and Connie
Cook, who are
celebrating their 40th
wedding anniversary
on May 7
Altar Plant
The plant for this
weekend are in honor
of Ed Mautz and Doris
Walch.
Stephen Ministers are ready to help
If you are experiencing a challenging time, please consider utilizing a Stephen Minister.
These trained caregivers provide high-quality, 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 outside of the family. Today,
however, families or friends may not live nearby.
Problems and needs are magnified by complicated
lifestyles and pressures of everyday life. 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
Let’s not go through difficult
hurting—a lot—and need support.
times alone!
For further information, please 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 from 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.
Ruth Harbor Walk for Life
Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites Downtown
Support Ruth Harbor’s Walk for Life. Funds raised will support young mothers
and their young children with: food, housing, transportation, healthcare,
spiritual guidance, parenting training, life skills assessment and training, and
education. If you are interested in this walk or donating to Ruth Harbor, please
go to www.RuthHarbor.org.
Moved? Any Changes?
If you have moved, changed e-mails or had any other changes, please let the
office know by e-mailing Lisa Gibson at [email protected].
Holy Baptism
Brady William Patenaude, born August 27, 2014 to Kelsey Patenaude (nee:
Wren), will be baptized Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
Brylee Kay Burns born March 14, 2015 to Richard and Mackensi (nee: Smith)
Burns, will be baptized Saturday after the 5:30 p.m. worship in the Family Life
Center. Brylee’s spiritual sponsors are Megan Sampson and Nathan Khan.
We were incredibly blessed on Saturday morning as approximately
100 single moms and 100 children entered our facility. They were
greeted more than 250 volunteers who had one mission—let’s show
these moms that they are appreciated and not alone!
We will have more photos and stories, but wanted to give you a
glimpse into the morning. Blessings!
The next 9 days...
Saturday, May 6
9:00 a.m. Single Moms’ Morning Out
5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship (FLC)
5:50 p.m.
Grace Place
Sunday, May 7
8:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)*
9:30 a.m.
Traditional Blend Worship (Sanctuary)*
9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (FLC)
9:30 a.m. ReCharge Bible Study
9:50 a.m. Grace Place
11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)*
11:00 a.m. ReCharge Bible Study
11:20 a.m. Grace Place
Monday, May 8
9:00 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Connections
4:00 p.m.
Young Patriot Meeting
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Connections
6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study led by Paula Spark
Tuesday, May 9
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
7:00 p.m.
Miriam Circle (On site)
Wednesday, May 10
10:00 a.m.
Senior Adult Bible Study
5:00 p.m.
Urbandale High School Recording Session
5:00 p.m.
Dinner-Understanding Islam
6:00 p.m.
Understanding Islam Presentation
Thursday, May 11
6:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m.
Joyful Stitchers
6:30 p.m. New Member Class
6:30 p.m.
Grief Share
7:00 p.m.
Operation Barnabas
Friday, May 12
9:30 a.m. Moms’ Club of West Des Moines
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)
9:30 a.m.
Traditional Blend Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (FLC)*
11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)
Outpouring of Love (April 23-29, 2017)
General Fund Offerings
$25,854
General Fund Offering Budget
$28,000
3rd QTD Offering Total
$140,692
3rd QTD Budget
$124,900
YTD Offering Total
$1,426,402
YTD Budget
$1,448,900
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.
LWML
Miriam Circle will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
at Gloria Dei in room 129.
Mary-Esther Circle will meet Thursday, May 11 at
9 a.m. at the home of Mary Walter, 13583 Village
Court, Clive.
* 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.)