Archive for August, 2008
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Blessing of the Backpacks
Students, bring your backpack to church on Sunday, Sept. 7! Learning about the world around us is an essential part of better understanding the vast mysteries of the God who pervades all, and so the privilege of being a learner is a gift from God. So, all students – from pre-school through grad school – […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Children’s Choir practices
Our new children’s choir is open to all children of the congregation. They will practice from 11:30-11:50 every Sunday, starting on Sept. 7. Upcoming dates when the children will be singing in worship are Oct. 5, Nov. 16, and Nov. 23. A complete schedule will be distributed with the Sunday School calendar and information in […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Confirmation classes
Confirmation classes will begin for the year on Thursday, September 11. Confirmation at Gloria Dei usually starts in the 7th or 8th grade. Classes last for two hours every other week throughout the school year. All who are interested in being part of the confirmation program this year are asked to meet with Pastor Wendolyn […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Pentecost 13A; Aug. 10, 2008; Matthew 14:22-33; - Pastor Eric
[[[[fill tub with water, put in middle]]]]]
So, who’s first?
(after all, Jesus commanded Peter to walk on the water. Who has a strong enough faith that you’d be willing to come up here and try it?)
Don’t blame you – fact is, I have more faith that water and Italian leather don’t mix than I do that […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Pentecost 12A; Aug. 3, 2008; Matthew 14:13-21; - Pastor Eric
Have you ever wrestled with God – had one of those times in your life when you just don’t understand what God is doing, and can’t possibly believe that God is being fair and just? Times that make no sense, when it just feels like the bottom has dropped out for you and you’re left […]
