ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us for worship each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  All worship services are offered in person in the Nave and virtually via either LiveStream (Facebook Live) or through YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@gloriadeilutheranchurchhampton

Cereal Offering--Running late?  Short on time?  We will have milk and a small selection of cereals available before worship each Sunday morning, beginning in September.  Please visit the Coffee Bar for available cereal choices.

WELCA Book Club--The book group of Gloria Dei meets on the second Monday of the month.  A book is selected by the hostess and read by all.  Discussion then follows about the content of the book.  If you have any questions, please contact Rita Foringer at rforinger@verizon.net.  On Monday, October 14, we will gather at the home of Mary Mace, 106 Towler Dr., Hampton, at 7:00 p.m.  As always, please let Mary know if you’ll be there.  We’ll be reading, “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post,” by Allison Pataki.

Blood Drive--Sunday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Register with the Red Cross at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter 'GloriaDei' as the Sponsor code.

Trunk or Treat--Sunday, October 20th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1041 will once again host a Trunk or Treat for the community on Sunday, October 20, and they need your help.
1. Sign up to host a decorated car and hand out candy
2. Help at a craft table or game stations (great job for Youth Groups!)
3. Donations of candy - a box will be located by the fireplace
If you would like to help, please contact vicki.oneill@ymail.com.

BBQ Drive Thru--Saturday, October 26th, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adult Menu $12 (Pulled pork, cole slaw, baked beans, chips & dessert).  Children's menu $6 (hot dog, baked beans, chips & a goodie bag).  All are invited to stay and eat or just drive through and take it home.

All Saints Sunday--Loved ones who have died in the past year will be remembered on All Saints’ Sunday, November 3. You may add the name(s) of your loved ones who have died in the past year to the All Saints’ list by writing their name on the list located on the table in the Narthex as you enter or leave the Nave. You may also call, 757-851-2838, or email, psipes@gloriadei.net, by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 29. We will remember your loved ones with the lighting of a candle, and they will be included in the prayers. You are also invited to remember your loved ones with an offering to the Memorial Fund.

All-Lutheran Women's Retreat--2024 ALL-LUTHERAN WOMEN'S RETREAT. "A Cup of Unconditional Love" November 7 - 9, 2024
Retreat Leader:  Dr. Jacqueline A. Bussie, Author of Love Without Limits - Jesus' Radical Vision for Love with No Exceptions
Location:  Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Innsbrook
4050 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Hotel Phone:  804-521-3002

Fit for Heaven Workshop--Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  The Fit For Heaven Workshop is an interactive experience designed to help believers grasp the fundamental concepts of a biblical approach to health and fitness. During this workshop, attendees learn the five pillars of the Kingdom Fit Blueprint: Biblical Nutrition, Meaningful Movement, Stress Management, Passionate Support, and Commitment to God. With each pillar presented, FIT Church founder and author Matthew Gay will provide a proven strategy for implementation. This workshop has inspired and convicted many believers to create a healthy life in Christ while moving them into clear action with practical information for real-life application. Participants should come prepared to move, ask questions, and be challenged in empowering ways. More information can be found here: https://www.fitchurchunited.com/workshop

Wonderful Wednesdays--This is a program for children in grades Kindergarten-High School.  Children in grades K-4 are invited to share in Bible Study, Dinner, Music & Crafts and Youth in grades 5-12 are invited to share in Music, Dinner & Bible Study.

Community Bible Study--Our weekly Community Bible Study, held at H.E.L.P., 329 Buckroe Avenue, is held on Wednesdays at noon. All are invited to attend.  This is a great opportunity for us to learn the needs of our community and help us to become more outreach-oriented.

Fellowship Bible Study--You are invited to join us in Bible study every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. We are meeting in the Simeon Center and using the Augsburg Adult Bible Study Series. This is a small group study, where you will find fellowship and a relaxed atmosphere. For information, email Sharon Padula at slpadula1@gmail.com.

Little Library Donations--Our Little Library, located at the middle set of doors, gets a lot of action from parents as they are dropping off or picking up their children.   We are asking that you please consider donating any children’s books by placing them on the back counter at the Information Desk.  These books will be used to refill when the Little Library gets low on books.  Thank you for your generosity.

NexTrex Recycling Challenge--Round Two!--We are participating in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. Our hope is to accumulate 1000 pounds of soft-film plastics and packaging in exchange for a second Trex furniture bench that will be placed at our school. There are two donation bins located at the Fox Hill campus and one at the Willow Oaks campus. Items include grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, plastic shipping envelopes, zip-top storage bags, cereal bags, case overwrap, salt bags, pallet wrap & stretch film, wood pellet bags, produce bags and the like.  Please make sure your items are clean, dry and free of food residue. We hope you will join us in this costless effort to support an eco-friendly cause.

Altar Guild--Have you ever wondered what it is that we do to prepare the church for weekly services and special events?  If you are interested in being a part of the Altar Guild or if you would like to be the Lead Sacristan, please contact Renee Wells, 757-749-4425. Training will be provided.

H.E.L.P. Food Pantry Donations--Please, join us in filling up the red wagon to feed the hungry in our community.   The following are items on their most needed list:

• Peanut Butter
• Crackers
• Mac & Cheese
• Shelf-stable milk-single-serve pkgs.
• Canned Veggies - corn, beans, green beans
• Individually wrapped bars of soap
• Canned or Boxed Potatoes
• Toilet Paper
• Juice (individual size)

Cross and Crown is a wonderful ministry enabling youth to participate and serve in worship, and there are always opportunities available. Please contact the church office if you would like to serve.

Make a Joyful Noise!--If you are interested in singing with the choir, singing in a small ensemble or solo, or playing an instrument on Sunday mornings, please contact Brandon Spence, bspence@gloriadei.net.  Choir rehearsals are now on Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

The coffee bar is open before and after services and is in need of coffee creators! Please contact the church office if you would like to serve!

Lay Assistants, Readers, Ushers, Greeters, and Altar Guild are all in need of extra help.  Please contact the church office if you would like to serve!

Deadline for Weekly Articles--The deadline for articles to be added to the Weekly is Tuesday by noon of each week.