Connections Ministry
Connections Ministry seeks to provide spiritual opportunities, attend to others’ needs, tell of God’s love and help each other travel down life’s faith path. This ministry helps people get connected by creating community (small) groups, hosting social groups, leading Bible studies and providing other opportunities.
Bible Studies
Lifelight Bible Study - Resumes Sunday, Sept. 12
Sundays from 9:20-10:20 a.m. in rooms 131-133
An in-depth journey through the Bible using materials from the Lifelight series. Childcare is provided.
Adult Bible Study - - Resumes Sunday, Sept. 12
Sundays from 9:10-10:10 and 10:15-11:15 a.m. in rooms 135-137
Beginning Sunday, Sept 12, we will study “With all Your Heart” by Ray Vander Laan for six weeks. This DVD looks at the archeology, cultural and history of the exodus of the Hebrew people. Childcare is provided. Class leader is Dan Snyder.
Women’s Bible Connections
Preview night for fall offerings: Monday, Sept. 13
at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Joins us for a "girls" time out starting with our preview night. We will see a snippet of what each breakout group will be studying and discussing. Invite your friends!
Connect with other faith-filled women on Monday mornings or evenings for devotions, fellowship and Bible studies.
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
Tuesdays, from 2:30-4 p.m. (Bible study from 3-4 p.m.)
You are invited to gather for coffee before heading to a Bible study on the book of Job led by Pastor Robarge.
Pastor’s Bible Study
Resumes Wednesday, Sept. 8
Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. in rooms 131-133
This fun, ongoing group starts Wednesday, Sept. 8 to study various subjects. Feel free to join them at any time..
Men’s Bible Study
Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. in room 128
Don't let the early morning hour scare you away. There is lots of coffee and great discussion and study centering on the Gospel of John that will keep you awake throughout the morning.
Social Groups
XYZ Group
Sept. 7, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Join this Extra Years of Zest (XYZ) group as they converse and pray together on the first Tuesday of every month at the Machine Shed Restaurant.
LWML - Women on a Mission
Various times during the month
LWML has lots of meeting times throughout the week as different circles meet to study, pray, converse and adopt many service projects. For more information, Donna Maasen at 278-4259.
Gloria Dei Quilters
Quilting Planning Day
Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in rooms 130/132/134
All ladies and friends of Gloria Dei!
It is once again time to begin organizing the Gloria Quilters for another year of sharing Christ's love for us through the making and distributing of quilts for 2011. We will have a quilting planning day on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is open to all ladies of Gloria Dei and the community. You may come with a project of your own to work on and any and all ideas you may have for the group. Options to be discussed at 10 a.m. will include: Where will our next cache of quilts go? When will we meet? Is it possible to have a week-day as well as a Saturday work day each month?
Please come with ideas and suggestions for the group to act upon. If you cannot be there, please contact Norma Rohn at 253-0523 or email your ideas and suggestions to Mona Rohn.
Scrapbook Fellowship
Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in rooms 131-133
New Date - Friday, Sept. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Scrapbook Fellowship is open to anyone who wants to dedicate time to organize and assemble their pictures into scrapbooks (even digital.) For more information about this fun activity, contact Deb Kesse at 251-8324.
Childcare: If you need childcare, contact Carol Wenndt by Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 306-4352 (phone or text) with the date, times (start and finish) as well as the number of children.
Men’s Basketball
Mondays from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Family Life Center
Come shoot some hoops and join a pick up game with us. For more information, contact Dan Morton at 978-4504.
Come for the Fellowship
Midweek Meals
Wednesdays from 5-5:45 p.m. - Starts Sept. 15
We hope our mid-week meals will provide a respite from your busy fall schedule. Enjoy a delicious meal for $4 per adult, $2 child or youth (2 years and under eat free).
Sept. 15 - Grilled Hamburgers
Sept. 22 - Bacon Lettuce and Tomato/Brisket
Sept. 29 - Meatloaf
Other Opportunities
Life-skills Classes
We will hold classes on digital photography, Photoshop, Ebay, Internet Explorer, Facebook and other social media platforms. Dates and additional information to be announced.
Recycled Christmas Cards
The Honduras Mission team needs recycled fronts of religious Christmas cards for their mission trip to Honduras. Please save your cards and put them in the "donation-card" box located in the narthex. Thank you for your assistance!
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