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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.)
As God lays out His plan to bring salvation to the world, God gives a calling to Abraham and Sarah. In our reading for today, Abraham needs reassurance from God about the calling. And Abraham is once again reminded of God’s sure and certain promises. When, in your life, have you needed reassurances of God’s promises? Where and how did those reassurances come to you?
Welcome + Song: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” | LBW 526
Invocation
Confession + Forgiveness
Song: “King of Kings”
Scripture Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
Sermon
Song: “Whom Shall I Fear” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “Better Is One Day”
Benediction & Song: “Always”
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Preaching Pastor: Tim Selbo
As God lays out His plan to bring salvation to the world, God gives a calling to Abraham and Sarah. In our reading for today, Abraham needs reassurance from God about the calling. And Abraham is once again reminded of God’s sure and certain promises. When, in your life, have you needed reassurances of God’s promises? Where and how did those reassurances come to you?
Welcome + Song: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” | LBW 526
Invocation
Confession + Forgiveness
Song: “King of Kings”
Children’s Message
Song: “Ancient Words”
Scripture Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
Special Music: “Bound for the Promised Land,” arr. Derek Hakes | Gloria Dei Bell Choir
Sermon
Song: “Whom Shall I Fear” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “Better Is One Day”
Benediction & Song: “Always”
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Preaching Pastor: Tim Selbo
Welcome Pastor: Heidi Binstock
9:00 Presiding Pastor:Heidi Binstock
10:30 Presiding Pastor: Chris Zuraff
Jesus’ last twenty four hours on earth began with a passover meal with his friends. During this meal Jesus institutes the practice of Holy Communion. We hear tonight that we come to the table bound in sin and having received the body and blood of Jesus we leave freed by the saving actions of Jesus’ death on the cross.
Welcome Song: “Goodness of God”
Invocation
Confession + Forgiveness
Song: “Lord I Need You”
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Sermon
Song: “On Eagle’s Wings” | WOV 779 + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers
Lord’s Prayer
Announcements
Benediction & Song: “God So Loved”
Preaching Pastor: Amy Martinell
Gather, Grow, Give, and GO!
Take time to be nourished and visit with your fellow Gloria Dei-ers, with Sunday breakfast served by Gloria Dei’s Men’s Bible Study. Suggested donation is $5 per plate.
Praying
Sympathies and God’s Peace to:
Libby (Greg) Hintgen and family on the death of her father James Metcalf on March 5
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.
“Deep in Faith, Wide in Outreach” Capital Campaign To prepare for our future, Gloria Dei has launched a capital campaign. Hear more about the priorities and details of the campaign by signing up for a visit (using the QR code or sign up at the Welcome Center). All gifts make a difference and every member is invited to participate!
Lent Walking Challenge Our annual Lent Walking Challenge returns tomorrow! Join us as we walk 40 miles (or more) in 40 days. To join the challenge, contact our Faith Community Nurse Jessica Kruse at jessica.kruse@gloriadeisf.org.get your blood pressure checked this morning.
Caring for Caregivers Caregivers join our monthly meeting on Sunday at 10:00 in the office conference room for a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association sharing 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. All are welcome!
Kids’ Night Out Give your kids a fun night at the church and support our Youth Group in the process! Children ages 2 through 5th grade are welcome to participate on Friday, March 21 from 5:30-8:30pm. $35 for one child, $5 for any additional children. All funds help our High Schoolers go on their summer mission trip! Sign up by Wednesday, March 19.
Easter Flower Sale The Altar Committee is selling plants to decorate the altar for Easter. A list of Easter plant gifts will be available with the Easter print material. Please include your payment of $16.00 per plant with this online form (includes online transaction fee). Select ‘Pay at Gloria Dei’ to deliver payment to church at $15.00 per plant; check payable to Gloria Dei memo line Easter plants. Order deadline Monday April 14, 2025. Plants may be picked up after the last service on Easter, or sometime the following week. Or plants may be donated to continue to decorate the church.
Stewardship | March 5 / 8 / 9
Attendance Total: 1755
- In-Person
- Wed 12:00pm, 146
- Wed 6:00pm, 700
- Sat 5:00pm, 88
- Sun 9:00am, 397
- Sun 10:30am, 312
- Livestream
- Sun 9:00am, 258
Offering
- Weekly: $70,861
- YTD Actual: $530,123
- YTD Budgeted: $512,115
March Outreach Ministry of the Month: Call to Freedom
2025 Q1 Change for Change Ministry: Lunch Is Served