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 YouTube.  You may access the recordings in our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@gloriadeilutheranchurchhampton/streams

2025 Stewardship Drive--Stewardship for All Seasons Give Cheerfully has begun! Cards will be mailed out in November, or you can simply fill out the form online by using the button at the top of the website 'Stewardship for All Seasons'.

We are now several years into establishing our online ministry, which supports both our own members who are unable to worship in person as well as others who may join us online.  However, technology continues to advance and demand more in terms of both talent and resources.  We now face the challenge to move to a better platform for online services.  We also need to grow in our efforts to provide more and better worship opportunities for our members and our community.  We are planning to hold more services outdoors and some off campus.  Stay tuned for exciting news.  Remember, if we are not moving forward, then we are falling behind. To fund these initiatives, we will need and additional $115.38 each week.

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

A "Pint" with Pastor--Please join Pastor Dave on Thursday, November 14, from 7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. at  Bean’s  Ice  Cream,  475 Wythe Creek Road, Suite M, Poquoson. (Driveway off of Victory Blvd.)

Colonial Williamsburg Art Museum Outing--All are welcome to meet at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 21.  We will specifically tour in the Conservation Department.  Their collections building houses nine specialized labs, where their skilled conservators work diligently to preserve and restore their valuable artworks—a unique aspect of their museum that many people don't often have the opportunity to see. Following the tour, we will enjoy lunch (at your expense) at the museum café, after which attendees will have the option to explore the museum further.

Please RSVP to Peggy Sipes in the Church Office by Tuesday, November 19. You can call the Church Office, 757-851-2838; or send an email to psipes@gloriadei.net.

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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry--The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the second Sunday of the month following worship services.  We will meet in the Koinonia Atrium, near the fireplace. After an hour or so of creating shawls and lap robes, we head off to lunch.

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.

School Employment Opportunities--Gloria Dei Lutheran School has the following positions available:
*Bus Drivers
*Substitutes
*Afternoon Childcare Aides
*Instructional Aide
*Transportation Coordinator
If you are interested in applying, you can find an application online at http://www.gdlshamptonva.com/school-forms. Once completed, you may turn it in to the School Office at 250 Fox Hill Rd., Hampton, VA 23669, attention: Lisa Dadez.

Harris Teeter School Fundraiser--You can help Gloria Dei Lutheran School raise funds by shopping at Harris Teeter.  Once you ask for and receive your VIC card, you can go to https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education, click on “Link your school today,” log in or register, then go to “My Account,” and scroll down to “Together in Education,” and click to link a school.  You will then enter our School code, 6528, and click on Gloria Dei Lutheran School.  Thank you!

Papa John School Fundraiser--You can help Gloria Dei Lutheran School raise funds by shopping at www.papajohns.com or on their mobile app.  Simply apply the promo code “GDLS” and 20% of your order will benefit our school.  This offer applies to delivery or carryout orders year-round.  All proceeds will be donated for the new playground equipment.

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.