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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
February 8, 2015
PRELUDE (8:00)
Youth Handbells (11:00)
GATHERING HYMN ELW 733
8:00 & 11:00 a.m., Fifth Sunday after Epiphany/Scout Sunday
On Eagle’s Wings
Biery
Passacaglia No. 2 in C
Stephenson
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
In the name of the Father,
and of the + Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us come before God, confessing our sin.
Holy and merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned
against our sisters and brothers
and against you.
We cherish the values of this world.
We cause others to stumble.
The earth is wounded by our excess.
Have mercy, O God.
Forgive us, renew us,
and raise us up on eagles' wings,
that we may do your will
with courage and delight. Amen.
Hear the voice from heaven:
"You are my own, my beloved."
God gives power to the weary
and strengthens the powerless.
Be cleansed, be healed,
for in the name of + Jesus Christ,
I declare to you the forgiveness of your sins
and the revealing of God's reign.
Amen.
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
KYRIE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Everlasting God,
you give strength to the weak and power to the faint.
Make us agents of your healing and wholeness,
that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
SonShine Choir (11:00)
Oh, Sing to the Lord
Oh, sing to the Lord, Oh, sing God a new song,
Oh, sing to the Lord, Oh, sing God a new song
Oh, sing to the Lord, Oh, sing God a new song,
Oh, sing to our God, Oh, sing to our God.
For God is the Lord, and God has done wonders…
So dance for our God and blow all the trumpets…
Oh, shout to our God, who gave us the Spirit….
Text © G. Cartford, admin. Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Arr. ©2014 Augsburg Fortress.
A WORD FOR THE CHILDREN
FIRST READING: Isaiah 40:21-31
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Have you not known? Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
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It is he who sits above the circle of the earth,
and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;
who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
and spreads them like a tent to live in;
23
who brings princes to naught,
and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.
24
Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,
scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows upon them, and they wither,
and the tempest carries them off like stubble.
25
To whom then will you compare me,
or who is my equal? says the Holy One.
26
Lift up your eyes on high and see:
Who created these?
He who brings out their host and numbers them,
calling them all by name;
because he is great in strength,
mighty in power,
not one is missing.
27
Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God"?
28
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
29
He gives power to the faint,
and strengthens the powerless.
30
Even youths will faint and be weary,
and the young will fall exhausted;
31
but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
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If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I
do not proclaim the gospel! 17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am
entrusted with a commission. 18What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel
free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.
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For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20To
the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I
myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21To those outside the law I became as one
outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside
the law. 22To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I
might by all means save some. 23I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
All are invited
to sing.
GOSPEL: Mark 1:29-39
The holy gospel according to the first chapter of Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
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As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now
Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31He came and took her by the
hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
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That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. 33And the whole
city was gathered around the door. 34And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many
demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
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In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.
36
And Simon and his companions hunted for him. 37When they found him, they said to him, "Everyone is
searching for you." 38He answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message
there also; for that is what I came out to do." 39And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their
synagogues and casting out demons.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY ELW 787
Pastor Phyllis Milton
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Called to know, love, and follow you, O God, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
Everlasting God, deepen your church's commitment to proclaiming the gospel, that many will hear, respond, and
share in its blessings. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Creator of earth's foundations, restore lands, forests, and oceans recovering from natural disasters. Protect and
preserve all animals and humans who live in these places. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Everlasting God, rule over the nations and guide their paths toward the fulfillment of your purpose, nurturing the
common good, protecting the weak, providing justice, and caring for the needy. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Strength of the powerless, lift up the weary and wounded, give endurance to those whose struggle is unrelenting,
heal the sick, and relieve the pain of those who suffer. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Searching God, expand the welcome and witness of this congregation's outreach ministries. We pray for all those
served by these ministries, and for all visiting with us today. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Unsearchable God, you are always more than we can understand or imagine. Guide us to follow in faith where the
saints have led until we join them at your throne. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Trusting your love and healing, O God, we commend to you all for whom we pray, knowing you will hear and
answer, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
SHARING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERING
(8:00)
New Song Choir (11:00)
Chorus 1
Healer of my heart
Lover of my soul
Maker of the stars the earth the sky
Come and make me whole
Savior of this world
My voice praises You alone
Healer of my heart
Lover of my soul
Verse 1
God of light
Take away the dark of night
Fill me with Your pure delight
Touch me with Your hand
There is a Balm in Gilead
Spiritual
Healer of My Heart
God of grace
Flow into this holy place
Listen to Your children pray
Take me as I am
Verse 2
Emmanuel
Lead me to the deepest well
Where never-ending love prevails
Drinking from Your cup
Prince of Peace
Forever live inside of me
Keeper of eternity O Lord
Revive me with Your touch
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OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills
were gathered together to become one bread,
so let your church be gathered together
from the ends of the earth into your kingdom,
for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Amen.
OFFERING HYMN ELW 465
As the Grains of Wheat
DIALOGUE
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
through our Savior Jesus Christ.
who on this day overcame death and the grave,
and by his glorious resurrection
opened to us the way of everlasting life.
And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church
on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal:
you we praise and glorify, you we worship and adore.
You formed the earth from chaos;
you encircled the globe with air;
you created fire for warmth and light;
you nourish the lands with water.
You molded us in your image,
and with mercy higher than the mountains,
with grace deeper than the seas,
you blessed the Israelites and cherished them as your own.
That also we, estranged and dying,
might be adopted to live in your Spirit,
you called to us through the life and death of Jesus.
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Together as the body of Christ,
we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
COMMUNION
All those who believe that in the Eucharist our Lord Jesus Christ
offers us his gifts of love and forgiveness are welcome at the Lord’s Table.
If you wish to receive by Common Cup, please extend hands—palms up.
If you wish to intinct (dip), cross one arm across your chest.
If you desire simply a blessing, cross both arms over chest.
LAMB OF GOD
COMMUNION MUSIC
Youth Choir (11:00)
Andrae Crouch Medley
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
The blood that Jesus shed for me ‘way back on Calvary,
The blood that gives me strength from day to day;
It will never lose its power.
It reaches to the highest mountain;
It flows to the lowest valley,
The blood that gives me strength from day to day;
It will never lose its power.
My Tribute
How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me?
Things so undeserved, yet You give to prove Your love for me,
The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude;
All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee.
To God be the glory; To God be the glory.
To God be the glory for the things He has done.
With His blood He has saved me,
With His power He has raised me,
To God be the glory for the things He has done.
Through It All
I’ve had many fears and sorrows, I’ve had questions for tomorrow,
There’ve been times I didn’t know right from wrong;
But in every situation God gave blessed consolation,
That my trials come to only make me strong.
Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to trust in Jesus,
I’ve learned to trust in God;
Through it all, through it all;
I’ve learned to depend upon His word.
Jesus is the Answer
Jesus is the answer for the world today
Above Him there’s no other, Jesus is the way.
Jesus is the answer for the world today
Above Him there’s no other, Jesus is the way.
If you have some questions in the corners of your mind,
Traces of discouragement and peace you cannot find;
Reflections of your past seem to face you every day,
But this one thing I do know: Jesus is the way.
Jesus is the answer…
Bless His Holy Name
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me,
Bless His holy name.
He has done great things,
He has done great things,
He has done great things,
Bless His holy name.
Bless the Lord….
Soon and Very Soon
Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.
Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.
Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we’re goin’ to see the King.
HYMN ELW 332
HYMN ELW 708
HYMN ELW 610
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.
SONG AFTER COMMUNION (8:00)
SONG AFTER COMMUNION HYMN W&P 16 (11:00)
SENDING OF COMMUNION
Compassionate God, as Jesus called disciples to follow him,
bless those who go forth to share your word and sacrament
with those who are at home, hospitalized, in caring facilities, or Sunrise House.
May these gifts be signs of our love and prayers,
that through the sharing of the body and blood of Christ,
all may know your grace and healing
revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
In the name of the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
SENDING SONG ELW 632
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
RINGING OF THE TOWER BELL
POSTLUDE
St. Anne
Culli
GLORIA DEI WEEKLY
250 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669-1793
Telephone (757) 851-2838 FAX (757) 850-3935
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
www.gloriadeilutheranchurch.net
e-mail: [email protected]
Sunrise House: (757) 896-0800
www.sunrisehouse.net
The flowers today are given to the Glory of God by Ronald and Joanne Aheimer in celebration of their wedding anniversary.
BIBLE BEGINNER BULLETINS are available for each Sunday’s service on the table in the Atrium.
INDIVIDUAL HEARING AIDS are available from the ushers. Please return them to an usher after the service.
SUPERVISED CARE for young children through age five is available in Room 115.
RESTROOMS are located in the Atrium.
PARENTS: If your children need to write or draw, please use the “For Little Lutherans” papers located in the pew racks
#1—New Member Sessions
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Pastor’s Dinner—Sunday, April 19, 5:00 p.m.—Fellowship Hall
Dessert Social—Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.—Luther Library
Q&A—Sunday, May 3, 9:45 a.m.—Simeon Center
Council Reception—Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.—Luther Library
Sunday, May 17, we will receive New Members at the 11:00 worship, and a reception in their honor will be 9:45 a.m.
#2—Serving Today
8:00
9:30
11:00
USHERS:
Kent Morgan, Don Padula
Joe Halley
Bryce Hoen, George Palmer
GREETERS:
Anita Hamilton, Jenna Turner
Anita Hamilton
Jordan Ballard, Ayden Lowman,
Dylan Zwicker
READERS:
Shoe Shoemaker
Judy Wagner St. Pierre
Jonah Hutchison
Ed Kleinschmidt
Pastor Wayne Harrison
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS: Dan Singer
CROSS & CROWN:
Bo Lomax, Mackenzie Grimm,
Amanda Wells, Corwin Turner,
Cam Fyfe, Emily Howell
Austin Honyoust, Miles Campbell,
Richard Fox, Jacob Hutchison,
Jonah Hutchison
NURSERY:
Laura Venable, Miranda Venable
Austin Honyoust, Emily Howell
Alexis Pfahl, Natalie Pfahl
SOUND TECH:
Dan Singer
Mike Via
Virginia Price
#3—Sunday School
week, memory verse, light snack every Sunday except for the third
Sunday and ending with blessing/prayer/visiting.
CHILDREN—The first Sunday of each month we stress the lesson.
On the second Sunday we review the lesson and complete a craft
related to the lesson. On the third Sunday we continue to review the
lesson and prepare a food item related to the lesson. On the fourth
Sunday we continue to study the lesson through art and games and
each student is given the opportunity to say the memory verse for the
month and choose a small prize. On the fifth Sunday we continue to
review the lesson and show a movie related to the lesson.
The theme for Sunday School for the month of February is
“Speaking with Power.” Jesus proclaims good news, even
when it leads to conflict. Jesus speaks with compassion and
power, healing a troubled man in the synagogue. Bystanders angrily
challenge his demonstration of authority. Throughout our lives, we all
struggle with authority (parental, school, friends, church, adults). We
will learn about acceptance and celebration of God’s authority in our
lives. Our Bible lessons come from Mark 1:21-28.
9:30 AM – Children ages 3 years old through 5th grade will process
from the Nave after the Children’s Sermon.
The memory verse for February comes from Mark 1:27:
3 years through Pre-K – “Listen to Jesus.”
1st grade – 5th – “Listen to Jesus, He teaches with authority – God’s
power is within him.”
11:00 AM – Children ages 3 years old through 5th grade will process
from the Nave after the Children’s Sermon. Youth ages 6th grade
through 8th grade are welcome to process out with the younger
children to help teach the lesson.
During the time your children are in the classrooms we will follow the
following schedule: Prayer/offering/attendance, music, activity for the
The closing prayer for the month: Thank you, God, for giving us
the authority, or power, to do good things in your name. Help us to
believe you are with us, during troubled times and always. Amen.
Middle Schoolers will meet with Mrs. Venable in the coffee bar area.
Senior High Youth meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Luther Library for
devotions, conversation, and donuts.
Adults
Paula Jones’ class meets in the conference room, room 103. They
are studying the series, “Acts of Worship.”
The Gloria Dei Designing Women are meeting in the Fellowship Hall
under the direction of Jill Ruhl. They are currently working on
Chrismons for our 50th Anniversary. Please join them if you would like
to participate or contact Jill for further information.
#4—Our Love and Prayers go out to...
Our members: *Margot Hooks, Richard Peebles, Dolores Davis,
Nancy Davis, Bill Monroe, Lori Norton, Lucy Whisman, Laura Fox,
Marti Grenier, Bill Green, Joann Morrison, Bill LaManque, June
Ambrose, Betty Bryant, Phyllis Hansen, Sandy Taylor, Gina Grube,
Betty Crawford, Mitzi and Bill Siefers, Jill Dair
We thank you for sharing your prayer concerns with the
congregation. All names below will remain on the prayer list for
the current month. Should you wish your loved one to continue on
this list for another month, please call the church office the first
week of each month to have them added.
Our families and friends:
Robin Hare, cousin of Janet Cole
Darrell Brackin, father of Mary Via
Carole Hutchison, mother of Barry Hutchison
Cyndi Ibrham, niece of Debbi Ortiz
Carmen Jefferies, friend of the Venables
Lucy and Paul Venable, inlaws/grandparents of the Venable family
Lois Davis, mother of Jerry Burks
Loring Moyer, father of Debby Harrison
Mary Jane Snyder, friend of John Campbell
Gina Hall, mother of Peggy Sipes
Peg Perry, friend of Don and Jill Dair
Neal Schultz, son of Bob Schultz
Lucille Fetsko, friend of Bob Schultz
Mary Ann Richie, friend of Ron and Joanne Aheimer
Marji, friend of Jill Ruhl
Members and friends serving in the military who have asked for
our prayers:
Paul Melton, USN
Nephew of Ginny Melton
W. Allan Monroe, BM2, USCG
Son of Bill and Nancy Monroe
Matthew Morse
Son of Kevin Morse
Robert Peebles, USN
Son of Richard and Rosella Peebles
Michael Roark, USAF
Son of Vickie and Danny Roark
Marc St. Pierre, USMC
Son of Paul and Judy St. Pierre
Paul St. Pierre II
Son of Paul and Judy St. Pierre
Sam White, USN
Son of Andi White
Richard Williams, USAF
Son of Joan Ehlers
#5—Congregational Sympathy
Congregational sympathy is extended to:
Martha Bauer, whose son died January 29, 2015, in
Frederick, Maryland. Condolences may be sent to 55 North Boxwood
Street, Hampton 23669.
Latrelle Dixon and Diane Washburn, on the death of Morgan
Bailey on February 1, 2015, in Douglas, Georgia. Morgan was
Latrelle’s brother and Diane’s uncle. Condolences may be sent to
Latrelle at 51 Beach Road, Hampton 23664, or Diane at 594 Talliaferro
Road, Newport News 23603.
#6—This Week at Gloria Dei
Today .............. FIFTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY
8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
Tuesday........... 7:00 a.m Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Fellowship Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Worship Band
Wednesday ..... 3:30 p.m. SonShine Choir
5:30 p.m. Youth Dinner
6:00 p.m. Youth Choir
6:15 p.m. First Communion Instruction
6:30 p.m. Midweek Bible Study
6:45 p.m. Grades 5 & 6 Bible Study
7:30 p.m. Confirmation; Sr. High Discipleship Gp.
Thursday ......... 4:15 p.m. The Master’s Singers
6:00 p.m. Adult Ringers
7:00 p.m. New Song Choir
7:35 p.m. Chancel Choir
Next Sunday .... TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
The church office will be closed on Monday, February 16, for
President’s Day.
#7—School Spirit Night
Wednesday, February 11
The second Wednesday of each month is Gloria Dei night at the
Chick-fil-A on Coliseum Drive. Gloria Dei will receive a percentage of
the sales for the evening from Gloria Dei patrons. Just turn in your
sales receipt at the Gloria Dei table.
#8—Needleworkers Today
The Needlepointers and Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet today,
February 8, at 2:00 p.m. to continue our projects. We meet in the
Atrium, and all are welcome. If you don't want to make the drive home
following church, several of us go to Capri for lunch. Come join us;
we'll be there about 12:45.
#9—Songs for 9:30 Worship
If you would like to review the songs we are singing, you may find them
on Worshiptogether.com.
#10—Senior High Youth
Tuesday, February 17
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Be here by 5:00 p.m. to help with set-up, serve, and clean-up.
#11—Daybreakers Breakfast Bible Study
The Daybreakers Breakfast Bible Study meets the first and third
Tuesday of each month, at 8:00 a.m. In upcoming weeks, the
meetings will take place in members’ homes. Our next study will be
held Tuesday, February 17, at the home of Jenna Turner, 409 Benthall
Road, Hampton. See you there!
#12—Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Men’s Breakfast Bible Study meets the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at Vancosta’s Restaurant, 3830
Kecoughtan Road in Hampton. We are studying the Gospel of Mark.
See you there!
#13—WELCA - Women of the ELCA
At Gloria Dei, all women of college age and older are a part of Women
of the ELCA. WELCA is an avenue to shared growth in spiritual
development, women-centered Bible study, engagement in social
ministry and social justice, and nurturing friendships rooted in our
Christian faith. We also like having a good time while we do good
stuff! Please feel free to get involved in any way your schedule will
allow, there are no formal memberships or meetings.
Upcoming Dates:
WELCA Lunch Bunch: will be going on an adventure to Carrollton to
Bubba N Frank’s Smokehouse, on Saturday, February 14. It is
Valentine’s Day, so if you think your valentine might enjoy really good
barbeque please bring them along. We will meet at 11:30 in the church
parking lot to carpool, or if enough people reserve a space, we may
take a school bus. To make a reservation, please let Debby Bang
know if you plan to attend: leave a message at 757 915 6995, or text
716 868 7879, or e-mail [email protected].
Women of the ELCA of Gloria Dei: February 23, 6:30-8:30,
Dancing! Sandy Dunn and Kevin Morse will teach us the fun dance
steps from the 50’s. Invite your favorite dance partner. The 50 th
Anniversary Sock-Hop is the following Saturday, and we will have the
opportunity to brush up, or learn for the first time, how to dance to all of
the great music from the 50’s! We’ll be in the Fellowship Hall if it is
vacant; if not, the Simeon Center.
#14—Birthdays
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Michael Hunnicutt, Courtney Lynch
Stephen Hodge, Allison Hudins, Dorie Scherer,
Casie Wendel
Nancy Starnes
Tami Farinholt, David Washburn
Will Hackworth
Kim Miller
Anne Ford, Kim Hansen, Conner Lewis, James Roberts
#15—Anniversaries
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Tad and Rita Foringer
Ron and Joanne Aheimer
Jay and Rhonda Dugger
Russ and Joann Morrison
John and Carolyn Campbell
Jim and Jennifer Cunnison
Harry and Tiiu Hart
#16—A Thank You from HELP
In a letter dated January 12, Charlotte Dillow, Executive Director of
HELP, thanked Gloria Dei for their 2014 cash contributions that totaled
$1815.66 to support their community programs.
#17—The Season of Lent Begins
SHROVE TUESDAY
ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER
February 17
From 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., you are invited for
pancakes, sausage, fruit cocktail, juice,
and hot drinks. The Youth Groups will
serve, and our own Al Scherrer, Jr., will
make his infamous pancakes! Free-will donations will be
accepted. Proceeds will be given to the 2015 Virginia
Synod’s project of sponsoring a youth from our sister Synod,
the Islands District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Papua New Guinea, to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering in
Detroit.
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 18
WORSHIP at 7:00 P.M.
(Nursery Provided)
Ash Wednesday is the doorway to the season of Lent. The
spirit of this service is solemn but not sad, dealing with our need
for reconciliation with God. This will be a service of Holy
Communion and the optional order for the Imposition of Ashes
will be offered. Nursery provided.
#18—January 2015 Congregational Directory
If you did not yet pick up a copy of the new church membership
directory, you may get one from the church office.
#19—Newsletter Deadline
The next Gloria Dei newsletter will be the March/April issue.
Please submit your articles to
[email protected] by Wednesday, February 11!
Thank you!
#20—Altar Guild Needs
The Altar Guild is in need of more members. Please contact Kim Miller
in the church office if you are interested in helping. We also continue to
need help in the Vestry for the Cross and Crown robes. Please
consider helping if you have a son or daughter who participates in
Cross and Crown. Many hands make lighter work! Call the church
office and speak with Kim at 851-2838.
#21—Today is Scout Sunday!
Boy Scout Troop 84
SCOUTS
Atteberry, Benjamin
Ballard, Jordan
Bowen, Brady
Bowen, Cameron
Bragg, Tanner
Bragg, Tyler
Brown, Taylor
Campbell, Miles
Flowers, Darren
Flowers, Jakeb
Fox, Richard
Hardy, Zachariah
Hoen, Bryce
Honyoust, Austin
Hutchison, Jacob
Hutchison, Jonah
Jennings, Christopher
Jennings, David
Lowman, Ayden
Maguire, Bergen
Maguire, Garren
Mayberry, Edward
Melson, Andrew
Melson, Benjamin
Nauroth, Richard
Norman, Jacob
Palmer, David
Palmer, Nathaniel
Peabody, Stephen
Sherwin, Aidan
Spinelli, Evan
Weigel, Jacob
Yoder, Christopher
Zwicker, Dylan
ADULTS
Bragg, Glen
Campbell, Carolyn
Campbell, John
Castle, John
Cato, Lloyd
Cooper, Butch
Cooper, Randy
Cooper, Rita
Dietrich, Michelle
Erck, Wally
Haymond, Shauna
Hoen, Jan
Hutchison, Barry
Jennings, Teri
Lentz, Bobbi
Lowman, Mary
Maguire, Patrick
Melson, Rodger
Miller, Susie
Morrison, Russell
Norman, Tyrone
Palmer, Michael
Palmer, Susan
Seitz, Dean
Spinelli, Jim
Stewart, Keri
Weigel, Jeffrey
TROOP 84 EAGLE HONOR ROLL
01/01/75 Rodriguez, Charlie
01/01/76 Rodriguez, Terence
01/01/76 Haller, Brian
01/01/77 Swimley, Scott
01/01/77 Minear, Michael
01/01/77 Hillard, Chris
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Walker, Scott
Mertz, Victor
Petty, Jeff
Pelham, Brian
Roehrle, Andreas
Kidd, Vincent
Schiller, Ingo
Hillard, Alan
Guthrie, Donald
Roehrle, Marc
McKenzie, Sean
Giacobe, Nick
Wheelan, John
Epprect, Rob
Tyler, Brian
Kuhlman, Joe
Dawkins, Alan
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Johnson, Keth
Gibbs, Jeff
Bassett, Bryan
Rossman, Matthew
McGrew, Matthew
King, Colin
Charlton, Dustin
Price, Gerad
Lutz, Andy
Taylor, Dan
Batten, Mark
Staples, Robbie
Lackey, Jimmy
Hart, Justin
McKean, Gabe
Lyeth, Howard
Eusner, Kent
Tweedt, Andrew
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Byrum, Mike
Brin, Chris
Hart, Chad
Baker, Bryan
Elton, Norman
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Cooper, Josh
Imhof, Paul
Elton, Chris
Taraska, Matthew
Van Kirk, David
Cox, David
De Tagle, Xavier
Seitz, Max
Montfort, Sam
Bergtholdt, Chris
Taylor, Ian
Brookman, Lee
Yarrington, Branden
Ryburn, Matthew
Dudley, Scott
Lannom, Joseph J
Vann, Travis
Hallissy, Benjamin
Baker, Jason
Birmingham, Mathew
Cannella, David
Hoen, William K
Miller, Frank A
Brewer, James
Dlugos, Jarrod M
Mancil Jr, Charles D
Crocker, J. E
Venable III, James P
Van Doren, Michael
Wright, Paul E
Dudek, Matthew J
Dupont, Matthew A
Burcher, George
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Bartell, Benjamin R
Cato, Steven L
Boaz III, Charles A
Rochelle, John R
Thayer, Seth E
Hodges, Aubrey Y
Campbell, Dylan T
Brewer, Matthew
Miller Jr, Douglas J
Castle, John R
Powell, Nathan W
Cato, Gregory A
Miller, Benjamin B
Miller, Edward J
Nauroth, Richard J
Pack 184 Cub Scouts
CUB SCOUTS
Anhalt, Austin
Birdwell, Silas
Bjonnes, Johnathan
Braeden, Cummings
Brown, Riley
Burns, Cooper
Burton, Ethan
Cochran, Jacob
Costello, Evan
Cummings, Braeden
Dalessio, Gabriel
Davis, Jake
Denton, Brooks
Ferris, Sean
Grantham, Justin
Haines, Dylan
Harmon, Blaine
Hollis, Zane
Kirkland, Nigel
Leonard, Dylan
Mayberry, Brian
McDonald, Jeremiah
McKinney, Silas
McPeters, Andrew
Meyers, Noah
Moffat, Chris
Murphy, Alex
Murphy, Michael
Myers, Christopher
Privigyi, Jaden
Rice, A.J.
Richardson, Amaunte
Rowland, Jacob
Samuelson, Bly
Smith, Owen
Stukes, Ethan
Tatum, Alvin
Turner, Nathan
Venable, Charlie
Ward, Paxton
Warren, William
Williams, Trenton
Young, Logan
ADULTS
Brown, Tricia
Campbell, John
Cochran, Jason
Coyne, Stephanie
Crum, Kenneth
Grantham, Stephanie
Haines, Ashley
Leonard, Michael
Mckenney, Pamela
Melson, Rodger
Mertz, Arthur
Privigyi, Michael
Robinson, Linda
Tatum, Carla
Venable, Victoria
Warren, Jane
Williams, Matt
#22—50’s Sock Hop
One two three o'clock, four o'clock rock Five six seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock Nine ten eleven o'clock,
twelve o'clock rock We're gonna rock around the clock that night.
When the clock strikes five, get ready to jive With Amy teachin' dance, you'll really feel alive.
When the clock strikes six, your plate you can fix We got burgers and fries - and Joe's takin' pics!
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock that night.
When the clock strikes seven, you'll be startin' to swing That Ocean Breeze Band can really play and sing.
So get your tickets without delay!
So we can start the celebration of Gloria Dei.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock that night.
Gloria Dei's 50th Anniversary Sock Hop
Kick off Gloria Dei's 50th Anniversary by joining us at the sock hop on Saturday, February 28, 5-10 pm at the
Hampton Elks Lodge. Tickets are $20 per adult, which includes hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, ice
cream sundaes, and live entertainment by the Ocean Breeze Band from Virginia Beach. Amy's Dance
Studio will provide a free swing dance lesson from 5-6 pm. Food is served from 6-7 pm, and a photo booth
will be available during this time. A cash bar will be available for soda, beer, and wine. From 7-10 pm,
there will be open dancing, the Stroll, the Bunny Hop, and door prizes. In addition to dancing, we will have
50's table games, and during band breaks we are having 50's group games!
The Senior High Youth Group will provide childcare at the church from 4:30 to 10:30 as a fund raiser. Last
day to buy tickets is February 15! For more information, please contact Kevin Morse (288-0268) or Sandy
Dunn (262-8247).
Looking for 50’s Photos
The Sock Hop Committee is looking for photos from the 50’s to include all ages (high school, prom, etc.) and
baby pictures of congregation members from the fifties or early sixties. If you have a copies of photos or a
baby picture that you would be willing to donate for a game of "Guess That Baby!" at the sock hop, please
contact Kevin Morse (288-0268) or Sandy Dunn (262-8247).
#23—50’s Pajama Party for Kids
On Saturday, February 28, 4:30 – 10:30 p.m., party/childcare while adults are having a blast at the Sock
Hop. Wear your PJs and bring your sleeping bag. We will have hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, root
beer floats, games, dancing, movie, and more! All donations will benefit our youth attending the 2015
Youth Gathering. Call or see Vicki Venable for more information, 281-9468.
Congregation Members,
The voting for the Best of Reader’s Choice Awards has begun for 2015. Last year, Gloria Dei Lutheran
School was nominated and won the GOLD award for Best in Private Schools and Child Care Centers. This
year, we need to maintain our GOLD status. You can help by voting for Gloria Dei each week. Details are
listed below. Select the education tab, vote under Child Development Center, then scroll down to Private
School – click and Gloria Dei School is listed to vote again. VOTE under Child Care and Private Schools.
www.coastalvirginiamag.com/bestofvoting
Category – Child Development– Gloria Dei is listed, click and vote.
Category – Private School – Gloria Dei is listed, click and vote.
Since we are listed in two categories, you may vote once in each category, each week.
Show your support for Gloria Dei by going to the noted website and voting for Gloria Dei Lutheran School
each week January 5 – April 23, 2015.
Please invite family and friends within our 757 area to show their support by voting also.
Linda K. Robinson, Principal
Best of Voting Ballot 2015
Welcome to our 2015 Readers' Choice Best Of Voting Ballot!
Website:www.CoastalVirginiaMag.com
The voting period is open from January 5, 2015 to April 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM.
During this window, everyone can vote for their favorite businesses, individuals
and organizations in the 757 area.
A few guidelines:
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One voting ballot per person per week, please.
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Vote for as many or as little categories as you would like, as our new ballot allows you to navigate through
different pages seamlessly.
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Private Schools –Gloria Dei Lutheran 
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You MUST submit your name and e-mail address with entry to validate your ballot.
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Once the voting ends, results are added up and double-checked for fraudulent voting or obvious abuse (those
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Child Care – Gloria Dei
votes are then removed).
Any and all businesses can be featured in our "drop-down menu." If your choice is not listed in our drop-down
menu, simply "write in" your selection in the spaces provided. This WILL count as a vote, and our drop-down
menu will be updated within 48 hours to reflect the "write in" nomination. Please bear with us if there is a slight
delay in updates, as we receive thousands of write-ins daily.