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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Address
8301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale IA 50322
Phone
515-276-1700
Visitors Guide

Worship Schedule

 

H3: Head, Heart and Hands Starts May 18

Sunday, May 18 at 9 a.m. in the Family Life Center: It is a new name and new opportunities.


In the last year, we have introduced a worship service for families during the 9 a.m. service in the Family Life Center. Many families have enjoyed this new form of worship experience which gives them an opportunity to worship as a family in an inviting and interactive atmosphere.

"This service is so exciting," said Mark and Ann Betten. "We would love to see it thrive and grow beyond the capacity of the Family Life Center."

"I love the energy in the worship," said Jodi Rusch. "My children didn't need activities to keep them occupied because they were actively participating in worship."

Head, Heart, and Hands (H3): After reviewing our first year experience, we are doing some things to enhance this worship experience for families attending. Specifically, we are going to expand the educational avenues of worship through art, theatre and movement. In addition, we are also going to create a more inviting entrance, which will include families greeting, ushering and serving together throughout the worship service.

Summer Grace Place: We are offering Summer Grace Place at 9:20 a.m. for this service and for the traditional service in the sanctuary.

We need your help in the following areas:

Missionary Families: We need families to commit as missionaries to this service for six months. They will serve as ushers, greeters and helpers who create a warm and inviting atmosphere .
Summer Grace Place Teachers and Helpers:
We need people to commit to leading or helping with a Grace Place class during the summer.

We are excited about the changes ahead with this service and view it as a great opportunity to serve not just the members of our congregation but as a great opportunity to reach out to the community with a service they can enjoy with their children.

If you would like to help with this exciting opportunity, please contact DeAnn McCue.

 

5:30 p.m. Saturday Northwind Contemporary Service in the Family Life Center

This come as you are service offers high-energy worship and an educational time for the children.
Communion offered the second and fourth Saturday of every month.

Music type:
Praise music led by a worship leader and praise band, guitar driven.
Music Offerings:
Solos, praise band, children’s choirs.
Worship elements:
Free-flow service that incorporates confession, scripture lessons, and prayers.
Communion:
Continuous flow distribution.
Other Characteristics:
No robes, no acolyte.
Education:
Grace Place offered 20 minutes into the service (5:50 p.m.).

 

 

7:45 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

Classical Lutheran worship that utilizes all three liturgies from the new Lutheran Service Book.
Communion offered the first and third Sunday of every month.

Music type:
Hymns from Lutheran Service Book accompanied by organ.
Music Offerings:
Vocal choirs, bell choirs, brass, orchestra.
Worship elements:
Written liturgy from the hymnal, responsive Psalms sung by cantor on occasion, communion liturgy from hymnal.
Communion:
Distributed at the communion rail.
Other Characteristics:
Pastors robed, acolyte.
Education:
Grace Place and adult Bible studies held at 9:20 a.m.

 
9:00 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

Classical Lutheran worship that utilizes written and free-flow liturgy.
Communion offered the first and third Sunday of every month.

Music type:
Hymns from Lutheran Service Book accompanied by organ.
Music Offerings:
Vocal choirs, bell choirs, brass, orchestra, praise choir, children’s choir.
Worship elements:
Blend between hymnal and free-flow liturgy.
Communion:
Continuous flow distribution.
Other Characteristics:
Pastors robed, acolyte.
Education:
Grace Place offered 20 minutes into the service (9:20 a.m.).

 


9:00 a.m. Sunday Family-focused Service in the Family Life Center

Casual atmosphere where families are encouraged to worship with upbeat hymns and praise music.
Communion offered the second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Music type:
Softer contemporary songs and some hymns with worship band leading all music.
Music Offerings:
Children’s choir, bell choir, brass, orchestra, praise choir. Worship elements:
Free-flow service that incorporates confession, scripture lessons, prayers, and parts of service dedicated to family worship.
Communion:
Continuous flow distribution.
Other Characteristics:
Sermon simulcast from Sanctuary, no robes, no acolyte.
Education:
Grace Place offered 20 minutes into the service (9:20 a.m.).

 

10:30 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary

This casual service offers high-energy worship and an educational time for the children.
Communion offered the first and third Sunday of every month.

Music type:
Praise music led by a worship leader and praise band, guitar driven.
Music Offerings:
Solos, praise band, children’s choirs.
Worship elements:
Free-flow service that incorporates confession, scripture lessons, and prayers.
Communion: Continuous flow distribution.
Other Characteristics:
No robes, no acolyte.
Education:
Grace Place offered 20 minutes into the service. (10:50 a.m.).

 
 

Special Worship Services

6:30 p.m.  

Tuesday before Thanksgiving
(November 25)

9:30 a.m.  
Thanksgiving Day
(November 27)
7:15 p.m.  
Wednesday Advent Worship
(Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 24)
4 p.m.  
Family-focused Christmas Eve in the FLC
6 p.m.  
Contemporary Christmas Eve in the FLC
4:30 p.m. 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.  
Dandelight Christmas Eve in the sanctuary
9:30 a.m.  
Christmas Day in the sanctuary
6:30 p.m.  
New Year's Eve Service
7:15 p.m.   Ash Wednesday Worship with Communion
(Feb. 25, 2009)
7:15 p.m.   Wednesdays Lenten Worship
(March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1)
7 p.m.   Maundy Thursday with Communion
(April 9)
4:30, 6 & 7:30 p.m.   Good Friday Services
(April 10)
5:30 p.m.   Easter Saturday evening
(April 11)
7:30, 9 & 10:30 a.m.   Easter Sunday Morning
(April 12)

 

 

Worship
Saturday Evenings
Family Life Center
5:30 p.m. Northwind Contemporary

Worship
Sunday Mornings

Sanctuary
7:45 Traditional
9:00 Traditional
10:30 Contemporary
Family Life Center
9:00 Family-focused

Calendar
Online calendar

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00-4:00 pm

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