News from the Announcements page of Sunday's Bulletin

October 5th, 2008

• A phone tree message is sent out each week to remind you of your assignments.
• If your schedule is conflicting please trade with someone and notify the office.

Welcome!   In the name of Jesus, you are heartIly welcomed.    We pray that God will use this time of gathering for God’s purpose and to nurture your faith.  If you are new to a Lutheran service, we really want to help you enjoy and become comfortable with our worship.  Please fill out the information sheet in the black book in the pew so that we may note your presence with us today.

GOD’S HOUSE IS EXACTLY WHERE CHILDREN SHOULD BE!  We welcome them fully. Chairs are located near the nursery -- in the hallway by the window -- if your child becomes noisy or restless.  The nursery is open and available to children up to 3 years old.

HOLY COMMUNION: You do not have to be a member of this congregation to receive Holy Communion.  All baptized Christians who believe that Christ is truly present in this Sacrament are invited to the table. Glasses of white grape juice are provided in each tray for those who for personal or health reasons are unable to receive wine.

THE VIGIL LIGHT IS SPONSORED BY the Skavdahl family in memory of Jan’s parents.

THE WEB PAGE IS SPONSORED BY Sue Abramis for the Glory of God.

THE ALTAR FLOWERS ARE GIVEN BY .

PRAYERS WILL BE OFFERED TODAY Chris & Amy Amorello, Dominick, Drake;     Roger & Jane Auge, Stephen;     Mike & Emily Barker;     Todd & Leslie Barrows, Mckayl, Delaney, Alyssa, Carlyena;     Andy & Stephanie Bautista, Emily, Mark, Elisabeth..

Today’s Theme for “Let’s meet at God’s House Initiative (for spiritual renewal)”is to focus on Understanding Our Life Story In Light Of God’s Mission And Purpose.

“FIREPROOF” the movie continues in 7 local theaters check your local newspaper or internet for show times. There will be an opportunity to  discuss the film on Friday October 10^th at the church in F1 @ 7:30 PM.

October is Clergy Appreciation Month!

Seeking houses for our November service project!  November 8th is the designated day for people to work in their communities helping out their elderly neighbors.  If you need yard work, house cleaning or light projects done, or know of someone that could use help, please let Rebecca know. 

What will your ministry look like? Have you ever wondered how you can merge what you are doing into a ministry?   Everyone is invited to attend the East Kentucky Conference Fall Assembly on Saturday October 11^th @ 9 AM at Hopeful Lutheran Church in Florence KY. Rev. Ruth Fortis, Director of Mentoring Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, will be the featured speaker.  She will be discussing how lay people are being trained for non-ordained ministries.

Young Professionals Corn Maze outing, Sunday, October 12th.  We will meet at Farm Haven in Union at 3PM for a fun-filled afternoon of making it through the corn.  Please RSVP to Rebecca @ youth@gloriadei-nky.org.

The Northern Kentucky Interfaith Annual Meeting will be at Florence United Methodist Church on October 13^th @ 7:00 PM.

LWR Virtual University!  Sign up for free or learn more at:  lwr.org/university.  On October 16th, LWR presents “FAIR TRADE WORKS:  How your consumer choices can transform communities”.  This is a live, one hour-class that will equip you to learn about their work and how you can make a difference.

The Fellowship Committee is excited to announce two upcoming Fellowship Events.  The Annual Church Hayride at the Mullins Farm will be on October 18^th .  There will be two hay rides starting at 6PM.. Watch for details and signups to come!!               We will also be having a Progressive Dinner on November 15^th.  Again, watch for more details and signups in the near future.  If you are interested in hosting for a portion on the dinner, please call Jenny Bunnell @ 371-4949.  We look forward to seeing you at these exciting Fellowship Events this fall!!

GDLC Fall Foliage Hike: Join others from Gloria Dei for a gorgeous fall hike in the Red River Gorge on Saturday, October 18.  We will meet at church for an early departure and car pool to the Gorge.  If you are interested and want more specific information about times and the hike we will be doing…please call or email Bob Young at 250-0014 ryoung@gloriadei-nky.org

Sunday October 19^th from 12 – 5 PM – Camp Springs Autumn Tour: Take a self-guided auto tour along the Stonehouse Trail in Campbell County (free admission). Visit 3 working farms, 6 stone houses, horse farm, equestrian center, four churches, a fire department, 2 vineyards, 1 winery, 3 artist studios, a B&B and draft horses plowing fields. For additional information check the bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary.

Trunk or Treat and the Great Chili Cook-off are coming!  Are you ready for the fun?  Saturday, October 25th.  What will your trunk look like?  Do you think you can take down our chili champion from last year?  Get this event on your calendar...fun for all ages- family or no family!

Ever wondered what you are supposed to do as an usher?  Want to try your hand at lay assisting?  Interested in doing a children's sermon?  Well, we have just the right thing for you.  Please plan to attend the Worship Training Event on Sunday, October 26^th, after the 11AM service.  Anyone who ushers, lay assists, reads, communion assists, does the children's sermon, children's church, acolytes or is a visitor hosts  NOW is encouraged to attend.  We also invite folks who would like to know how to do any of these very important jobs.  More information is to come.

If you are interested in joining our Prayerful Gardeners Crew in caring for the new garden, please see Rebecca.       (Copies of a meditative gardening prayer and also a circle prayer format have been placed in a file box in the garden.)

Check out progress on the building project?    http://gdlcbuilding.blogspot.com. 

Sunday School for all ages @ 9:50 AM.

Join the Adult Sunday School class as we discuss the DVD series called "The Parables of Jesus."  We meet at 9:50 a.m. in Room F-1.

Check out the "Red Letter Bible Study;” written by Pastor Vicki go to our website, www.gloriadei-nky.org, and hit the Bible Study link. 

“Lunch & the Lord”: Mondays from 12:10 – 12:50 PM. Bring a lunch and study the Bible lessons for the upcoming Sunday.

Adult Bible Studies: Monday 10:15 AM & Wednesday 6:30 PM.   The current studies are the book of Romans.

Confirmation classes are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:30-8:15PM for all 7th and 8th graders.

First Communion Classes will be held on Oct 21st and 22nd starting at 5:15PM.   On the 21st we will meet at the church but on the 22nd we will meet at Color Me Mine in the Crestview Hills Mall.  Please call the office or let Rebecca know if your child will be attending these classes.  First communion will be celebrated on November 2nd.

Gloria Dei is embarking on a new mission for Christ called NEW COMMUNITY - a concept designed to create and develop caring groups for encouragement, support, prayer, fellowship and Bible study within our faith family.  To launch this program, which coincides with “LET’S MEET AT GOD’S HOUSE”, we are offering an 8 week series of sessions from 10:00-10:50AM.  First session begins today.  If you are interested in learning more about this discipleship opportunity, please speak with Pastor Vicki or contact Lynne & Paul Goodridge (586-8514).    praiseband@gloriadei-nky.org

The "Friendship Bible Class", a class for mentally handicapped adults, will meet again on Thursdays, 7-8:30 P.M., beginning October 9th, 2008.  If you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who would benefits from this class, please contact Walda Helvie at 344-0103 or whelvie@gloriadei-nky.org

Are you in Middle School?  Do you want to spend a weekend with your peers hanging out in the woods and having fun?  Join us for the Trailblazer Weekend, November 7-9th at Lutheran Hills.  Registration is $60 -- which covers food, travel, housing and games.  If you have questions, please see Rebecca.

High/Middle School youth: you are invited to test your will at the haunted trail in Taylor Mill.  We will meet at the church on Fri, Oct 24th at 7PM and head over to the Middleton-Mills park for a haunted trail.  Please bring a canned food item to donate.  Friends are welcome to attend   Please sign up on the bright orange board in the Sanctuary.  Also, are you an adult that would like to travel the trail too?  I could use a few drivers!  Please let Rebecca know if you would be interested in driving.

 S.O.S. (service work on Saturdays) for October 11th will be working with Senior Services of Northern Kentucky.  As soon as I know the location for our project, I will send it out.  Hope you will be part of our service project!  R/B

The Social Ministries Committee is seeking support for two of our members, Jan and Duane Skavdahl, who are going on a mission trip to China from October 16 to 26th.  The mission team will go to an orphanage at Shepherd’s Field Children’s Village near Langfang. Most of the travel expenses have been paid by the members of the team going on the mission; however there is a need for additional funds for items for the children and staff at Shepherd’s Field.  Checks should be made to “Montgomery Community Church” (MCC) with the designation “China Trip 2008”.  In addition, prayers are requested for the mission and people going on it.

Ben's Box.  You may have noticed a bright yellow box in the hallway.  Well this a collection spot.  I am collecting items for several care packages to send to Iraq.  I would love for our youth to help purchase items for this project.  Every time you buy a fun snack, candy, CD, batteries, games or a host of other things, think of getting two and putting one in Ben's Box.  The story of Ben and why we are collecting things is on the box, so check it out!                     Rebecca
 

Good News ELCA Good Gifts Catalog is here! See how to make a difference in the world this Christmas.    www.elca.org/giving     or call 800-638-3522.

FLASH: Would you like to part of a mission trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to help a family with their recovery there from this year’s flooding?  Sun., Nov.9^th (after church) through Sat., Nov. 15^th are the dates.  This trip is with The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Anderson Township.   See or talk with John Huenniger (859-372-0857) if you have any interest or questions about your possible participation.

STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING:

Needed per week $9,985 / Last week's giving $8,250

YTD Needed $389,415 / YTD giving $361,925

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE

8:00a   9:00a   11:00a    5:30p   Total

28       93         138           20         279

COME AND FOLLOW CHRIST

Pledges / Totaling                    Goal / Received

168  /  $784,275                $850,000 / $223,347

Giving Statements for Jan. thru Aug. are available for pick up in the back of the sanctuary. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Paula Ebert (525-7042) secretary@gloriadei-nky.org or leave a note in the office or collection plate.

 Reaching out to our college students (sending birthday cards, devotions, care packages for exams, etc). If you have a student in college, please Click Here to complete (or update) your students information information.

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