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Bulletin
Welcome to Gloria Dei; we are glad you are here!
It’s our confession that the Holy Spirit draws us in so that we can know the love and grace of Jesus. Wherever your life is right now, trust that today, God gives you these gifts.
We’d love to meet you! Stop by the Welcome Center, or make an introduction at gloriadeisf.org/hello
(Bulletin contents updated weekly by 5pm, Saturdays.)
What feeds your life? Scripture promises us that life is to be found in God’s Word. And not just any life, but good, abundant, lasting life. Made For God’s Word. Indeed!
We are Made For Being Known: help us know you better by filling out our Gifts and Skills Inventory.
Welcome Song: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” | LBW 315
Confession and Forgiveness LBW p. 56
Scripture Acclamation LBW p. 62 (bottom of page)
Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 11:18-21; 1 Peter 1:23-25
Gospel Reading: John 8:31-32
Sermon
Song: “O Word of God Incarnate” | LBW 231 + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers
Lord’s Prayer
Announcements
Benediction & Song: “How Great Thou Art” | LBW 532
Preaching Pastor: Heidi Binstock
This week our theme is “Made to be in God’s Word”. As we move toward Thanksgiving and then Christmas, this is a good time to renew your Bible reading and personal devotions. As you read God’s word, and as you hear it preached, what effect does it have on you? How does it help you? How does it challenge you? How does it help you know you’re forgiven? How does it give your life purpose? We are made to be in God’s word because God’s word carries Christ to us, blesses us, and creates and strengthens our faith. “Made to Be in God’s Word.”
We are Made For Being Known: help us know you better by filling out our Gifts and Skills Inventory.
Welcome + Song: “There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do”
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness
Song: “Lord, I Need You”
Sacrament of Holy Baptism + Song: “Jesus Loves Me”
Today, we celebrate that Charles Steven Riegel, child of Jen & Kyle Riegel, is baptized.
Gospel Reading: John 8:31-32
Sermon: Made to be in God’s Word
Song: “Holy Song” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “There Is a Balm in Gilead” | WOV 737
Benediction & Song: “One Thing Remains”
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Preaching Pastor: Tim Selbo
This week our theme is “Made to be in God’s Word”. As we move toward Thanksgiving and then Christmas, this is a good time to renew your Bible reading and personal devotions. As you read God’s word, and as you hear it preached, what effect does it have on you? How does it help you? How does it challenge you? How does it help you know you’re forgiven? How does it give your life purpose? We are made to be in God’s word because God’s word carries Christ to us, blesses us, and creates and strengthens our faith. “Made to Be in God’s Word.”
We are Made For Being Known: help us know you better by filling out our Gifts and Skills Inventory.
Welcome + Announcements
Call to Worship: “We Are Thankful” | Heavenly Harmonies, “I Speak
Jesus” | Youth Choir
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness
Song: “There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do”
Gospel Reading: John 8:31-32
Song: “Lord, I Need You”
Sermon: Made to be in God’s Word
Special Music: “Song Without Words,” Ken Winokur, arr. Kevin McChesney | Bell Trio + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “Holy Song”
Benediction & Song: “One Thing Remains”
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Preaching Pastor: Tim Selbo
Welcome Pastor: Amy Martinell
9:00 Presiding Pastor: Chris Zuraff
10:30 Presiding Pastor: Heidi Binstock
Welcome + Announcements
Call to Worship: “We Are Thankful” | Heavenly Harmonies, “I Speak
Jesus” | Youth Choir
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness
Special Music: “Song Without Words,” Ken Winokur, arr. Kevin
McChesney | Bell Trio
Sacrament of Holy Baptism + Song: “Lord, I Need You”
Today, we celebrate that Bonnie Claire Barrow and Britta Parker Barrow,
children of Keri and Kevin Barrow, are baptized.
Gospel Reading: John 8:31-32
Sermon: Made to be in God’s Word
Song: “There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “Holy Song”
Benediction & Song: “One Thing Remains”
Gather, Grow, Give, and GO!
Take time to be nourished and visit with your fellow Gloria Dei-ers, with Sunday breakfast (pancakes and bacon) served by our Men’s Bible Study. Suggested donation is $5 per plate.
Praying
Congratulations and God’s Blessings to:
Jen and Kyle Riegel on the baptism of Charles Steven Riegel on November 16
Keri and Kevin Barrow on the baptism of Britta Parker Barrow and Bonnie Claire Barrow on November 17
Hanna and Jason Berg on the baptism of Lauren Elizabeth Berg on November 10
Care is a core value of our church community; if you are going into the hospital, have experienced a loss, or have other care concerns, let our Congregational Care team know so that they can pray for you and reach out to you. Call the church or email care@gloriadeisf.org
SIGN UPS & HAPPENINGS gloriadeisf.org/signups
Find details on the current happenings and sign up for volunteer opportunities or fellowship events on our website, www.gloriadeisf.org, Look for the Church Life heading on the website, and click on the “Sign Ups & Happenings” title from the dropdown. Questions? call the church office at 605-371-3737.
2025 General Fund Giving Your partnership in the work and mission of Christ is valued. We are created to be part of something much bigger than just ourselves. Providing an Estimate of Giving for 2025 helps Gloria Dei plan and prepare ministry.
Church on the Street Help our sister ministry Church on the Street with their December meal and worship! Prepare a meal on Thursday, December 12 at Gloria Dei from 2-4:30pm, and/or serve the meal and help with worship at the Coliseum at the Multicultural Center on Saturday, December 14 from 9:30am-2pm. We hope to see you there!
Thanksgiving Eve Worship + Pie Social Our Thanksgiving Eve tradition returns on Wed, November 27! Worship with us at 6pm and stay after for pie and other treats. Feel free to bring a pie to share! We simply ask that you sign up so we can get a count of who’s bringing what.
Advent Festivities Advent is coming soon! Beginning the weekend of November 30 and December 1, Gloria Dei will have several ways to get engaged with this season, learning how we’re Made For Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Cards with details are available to keep track of the festivities; you can find more at gloriadeisf.org/christmas.
Made For Being Known Be known in two ways: 1. Fill out the Gifts and Skills Inventory. 2. Share your picture with us. Email your household or individual pictures to office@gloriadeisf.org, or stop at the tech station by the Welcome Center to take your photo and fill out the Inventory. Pictures are for database use only.
Stewardship | November 6 / 9 / 10
Attendance Total: 1446
- In-Person
- Wed 6:00pm, 251
- Sat 5:00pm, 115
- Sun 9:00am, 495
- Sun 10:30am, 256
- Livestream
- Sun 9:00am, 256
Offering Weekly: $48,524 | YTD Total: $1,933,915 | YTD Budget: $2,206,731
November Outreach Ministry of the Month: Heartland House – ICAP