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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.)
I’ve shared with you before about the shortest sermon ever preached. An Episcopal Priest from Michigan named John Albrecht once stepped into his pulpit, paused and then simply said, “Love”. He then sat down. Some said it was the best sermon he ever preached. Today Jesus says to us, “Love as I have loved you.” Love changes us. Love changes others. Love changes the world. May God’s love fill you and send you into the world to love in Jesus’ name.
Welcome + Announcements
Song: “There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do”
Invocation
Confession + Forgiveness
Song: “A New Commandment” | WOV 664
Sacrament of Holy Baptism + Song: “Take My Life”
Today, we pray for and celebrate as Lettie Jane Gassman and Lennon Daniel Gassman, children of Jenna and Tucker Gassman, are baptized.
Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35
Sermon
Song: “All for the Glory” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “One Thing Remains”
Benediction & Song: “Hold Us Together”
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Preaching Pastor: Tim Selbo
I’ve shared with you before about the shortest sermon ever preached. An Episcopal Priest from Michigan named John Albrecht once stepped into his pulpit, paused and then simply said, “Love”. He then sat down. Some said it was the best sermon he ever preached. Today Jesus says to us, “Love as I have loved you.” Love changes us. Love changes others. Love changes the world. May God’s love fill you and send you into the world to love in Jesus’ name.
Welcome + Announcements
Song: “There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do”
Invocation
Confession + Forgiveness
Song: “A New Commandment” | WOV 664
Children’s Message
Gospel Reading: John 13:31-35
Special Music: “In the Hands of the Lord” | Gloria Dei Choir
Sermon
Song: “All for the Glory” + Offering: gloriadeisf.org/give
Apostles’ Creed
Prayers
Sacrament of Holy Communion + Song: “One Thing Remains”
Benediction & Song: “Hold Us Together”
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Preaching Pastor: Tim Selbo
Welcome Pastor: Amy Martinell
9:00 Presiding Pastor: Chris Zuraff
10:30 Presiding Pastor: Sarah Goldammer
Gather, Grow, Give, & Go
Take time to be nourished and visit with your fellow Gloria Dei-ers. Coffee and treats are available at the Dei Cafe on Sunday morning with a free-will offering!
Praying
Congratulations and God’s Blessings to:
- Angie and Todd Slager who welcomed Isabelle Grace Slager on April 16
- Jenna and Tucker Gassman on the baptism of Lettie Jane Gassman and Lennon Daniel Gassman on May 17
- Alexis and Marcus Mahlen on the baptism of Louie Konstant Mahlen on May 18
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” Have you had a chance to contribute to the Deep in Faith, Wide in Outreach Capital Campaign? Go to https://gloriadeisf.org/capitalcampaign/ to both find out more about our goal and priorities for raising $4million, plus directly link to pledging and giving online. Easy, convenient, and secure. Thanks to the many who have already contributed, we will be making a principal payment in June. All gifts make a difference!
Summer Fun for Pueblo! As we look ahead to a season of sunshine and smiles, we’re excited to support families at Pueblo de Dios Lutheran Church with fun, outdoor activities for kids from preschool through 8th grade. We’re putting together summertime activity kits and need your help to make them extra special! We’re asking for donations of new items such as: sidewalk chalk, bubbles and bubble wands, jump ropes, balls (kickballs, beach balls, soccer balls), water toys (sprinklers, squirt guns, etc.), hula hoops, frisbees, outdoor games (like ring toss, bean bag toss, t-ball stands, plastic bats and balls, velcro paddles and balls, plastic scoops with balls), coloring books/markers/colors, Spanish books for elementary kids, and craft kits or supplies suitable for summer fun. Please bring your donations to church and place them in the boxes by the front entry. Your generosity will help families make wonderful summer memories, all while enjoying time outdoors together. Thank you for sharing the joy of the season! Blessings, Gloria Dei Discipleship Group. P.S. We would also like to collect rice and black beans for the families, so please drop these items off as well in the front entry.
Feed My Starving Children MobilePackTM Join us for a Feed My Starving Children MobilePack™ event to provide lifechanging meals in some of the most challenging hunger hotspots across the globe. We welcome volunteers of all abilities, ages 5 and up! We’re looking to fill 500 volunteer slots over two days – Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 – who will help us pack 100,00 meals. Please consider volunteering at one of our time slots! More details online.
Stewardship | May 7 / 10 / 11
Attendance Total: 1,091
- In-Person
- Wed 6:00pm, 113
- Sat 5:00pm, 124
- Sun 9:00am, 424
- Sun 10:30am, 238
- Livestream
- Sun 9:00am, 192
Offering
- Weekly: $48,338
- YTD Actual: $936,609
- YTD Budget: $973,019
- Capital Campaign: $700,866*
The Outreach Ministry of the Month is Bread Break. Your financial gift, over and above your regular giving, directly supports an important local ministry each month.
Change for Change supports Feeding South Dakota in Q2. Your financial gift goes 100% to helping fight hunger.
*Our total cash given for the “Deep in Faith, Wide in Outreach” Capital Campaign to date. This does not include total dollars pledged; this is what has already been received by the church office.