Gloria Dei Lutheran, Chatham, NJ

Hi friends!  Everyone is invited to join us for our “Come Grow With Us” float THIS SATURDAY, July 4.  Here’s what you need to know:

– Decorating:  Friday from 9-10 AM, back lot of Church.  Thanks to Dave Hansen for loaning us his truck & flatbed.  Bring any flowery decorations that would make others think of vibrant life and spiritual growth!

– On Satuday July 4, we will meet BY 10:00 AM in front of Carolyn’s house — 74 Hillside Avenue (between the RR tracks and Red Road).  There you can get your T-shirt and change into it, as well as do face-painting.  Hillside Ave will be closed to traffic, so plan ahead for where to park to get close to Carolyn’s; we’ll figure out a system to get everybody back to their cars afterward!  The parade starts at 10:30.  Bring one folding chair per family and some water bottles/snacks/seat cushions.  Some of us will be riding, some walking, and we’ll trade off.  The cell contact # for Saturday morning is: 862-579-0441.  Any questions beforehand, call the Church office or e-mail pastorwendolyn AT gloriadeichatham DOT org.

Kids’ Choir sings on June 7, 2009

Click on the blue to hear the Good News!

The doors will open once again for Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Gloria Dei this June.  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 27 for morning classes, which run from 9:30 until 12 noon.  A special family picnic will take place on Saturday afternoon with everyone welcome to join the celebration.

                                                                     
 Cost will be $35 for the first child and $25 for each sibling.  Registration includes the full program, including Bible stories, arts and crafts, games and music, daily snacks and a T-shirt for each participant.  Registration forms are available from the church office.  If you’d like to help with the VBS program or the Saturday picnic, please contact Carolyn Dempsey or Peg Houle.  Behind-the-scenes preparation help is also appreciated!

Sermon: Pastor Wendolyn: Pentecost Day, Sunflower Faith

WMA file.  This is a first for us, so please know that the sound quality will be better next time!

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; God’s mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”   — Lamentations 3:22-23

For all those who have lost a loved one, we pray for comfort and in gratitude for our shared pilgrimage here on earth.  May all of creation be blessed by new life through God’s salvation!

Welcome to the Lee family, the Small family, and the Souren family!

Disciples journeying together…

Via many requests, Pastor Wendolyn’s “sermon in rhyme” is available under “sermons” — on the right-hand side of this webpage!

                Jesus:  not a legend, fairy tale, or myth!

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will host its annual Tag Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.  The church is located at 300 Shunpike Road, Chatham. 
 

Come search for treasures to reuse and enjoy.  Jewelry, small appliances, kitchenware, tools, toys, yard equipment, small furniture items and linens are among the many things offered. Proceeds will benefit the church nursery and the Morris Interfaith Food Pantry.  Matching funds on the proceeds of the sale will be provided from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  For more information, call 973-635-5889.

 DONATIONS: We accept almost anything, with the exceptions of stuffed animals, clothing, books, or large furniture.  You can drop them off during office hours (9-2 M-F) or on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9.

VOLUNTEERS:  Volunteers are needed to sort and price items on Wednesday, April 22 from 1-4:30 and 6:30-9; Thursday from 9-noon and 6:30-9, and Friday from 9-noon.  We need volunteers for the sale, 9-2 on Saturday and clean-up, 2:30-3:30.  Thank you so much!