Monday, February 8, 2010

Due to inclement weather all evening activities have been cancelled.

Upcoming Message Series

"The Prodigal God"

Join us for a six-week journey as we explore Luke 15 together starting Feb. 20-21.

To receive the maximum benefit from this series, we recommend:

1. Listen and watch the weekly message (anytime after Feb. 21). Click here
2. Purchase and read the book “The Prodigal God." Click here
3. Participate in a small group. One-page studies will be handed
out each week to help you apply the message to your life. Click here.
4. Talk about the weekly message with your children or grandchildren.

Overview:
Most of us are familiar with this parable and how the younger son leaves home and squanders away his inheritance while his father watches for him to return home. The parable hits a crescendo when the father runs to meet his son on the road and prepares a “welcome home” celebration.

However, we are not very familiar with the older son. Since the parable begins with “There was a man who had two sons,” are we missing half of the story? What can we learn from the elder son?

And how about the father? We know that he was patiently waiting and forgiving when his younger son returned home. But is there more to the story than meets our 21st-century eyes? Do we understand the cultural implications of the father dividing up his estate? How about the father’s fixation on waiting for his son? Or the father’s plea to the older brother to join in the celebration?

We ask that you join us as we look at these questions and many more during the six weeks beginning Feb. 20-21.

Disaster Response

Haiti Earthquake Relief

We believe the church is to be the light and hope of the world; therefore, let’s collectively give what we can to help a people who are in desperate need.

At this point, we can pray, give financially and volunteer.

Click here to read more

VBS

Spring Break Vacation Bible School

Get ready to hit the "High Seas" Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March from 9-11:30 a.m.

For more information or to register or to volunteer click here.

Lenten and Holy Week Worship Services

Lenten and Holy Week Worship
As the cold continues, we thought viewing the schedule of our Lenten and Holy Week worship services would warm you up.

Ash Wednesday, February 17
7:30 p.m. Worship with Communion
Wednesday Lenten Worship
7:30 p.m. February 24, March 3, 10,17 and 24.
Maundy Thursday, April 1
6 p.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Contemporary Blend Service in the Sanctuary
Good Friday, April 2
4:30 p.m. H3 in the Family Life Center
6 p.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Contemporary Blend in the Sanctuary

Easter Worship Services

Easter Worship
Join us for the celebration of our Savior's Resurrection!.

Saturday, April 3
5:30 p.m. Contemporary in the Family Life Center
7 p.m. Contemporary Blend Service in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, April 4
7:30 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
9 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
9 a.m. H3 Service in the Family Life Center
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary

30 Hour Famine

Hunger Can Be Fought

On April 9-10, the youth from Gloria Dei will be joining the efforts of hundreds of thousands of young people all over the nation who will set aside the usual “stuff” that fills their daily lives. Instead, they will go without food for 30 hours to get a taste of what the world’s poorest children and families face everyday.

Click here to find out more.

Donate online now.

For Fun

Christian Games, Trivia, and Cartoons

What are Cartoons for Christ?They are a series of flash cartoons and games for the young Christian mind. The interactivity of these games make learning God's Word educational and fun for children and adults of all ages. Play the Games

Coloring Book