Recent Bulletin Announcements

RECENT BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 26, 2008

Fair Trade Chocolate. Can you sniff out the Fair Trade Chocolate sales table today? Our Abolitionist Pod is once again offering Fair Trade chocolate for sale. Fair Trade aims to build dignified trading relationships between consumers and producers in developing countries. This involves changing the way that conventional international trade works, so that: producers receive a guaranteed price for their goods, and the security of long-term trading contracts; producers benefit from guaranteed minimum health and safety conditions; producers, their workplace and the environment are not exploited; strong democratic businesses with real participation develop; leadership development with gender equity is fostered ; education and training opportunities for producers, especially women, are actively promoted. Help us support this worthy cause while enjoying the rich taste of chocolate!

Upcoming Children’s Christmas Program. We will be presenting our Christmas program during worship on December 14th this year and it’s never too early to start preparations. We will be needing children and adults alike to participate as actors, prop wranglers and various other duties. If you are interested in joining the fun, please contact Barb Grassham (269-7216).

Youth Group Auction. The Youth Group will be holding their annual auction November 23 following the 11:00 service. If anyone would like to donate items to be auctioned off, please contact Al and Aurora Johnson or Jeff and Eileen Ferry.

No Halloween Party. There will not be a Halloween party held at Gloria Dei this year due to a scheduling conflict. We would like to let you know that K-Light Radio and the Churches of Pray the Bay are sponsoring a Family Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30th at the North Bend Community Center from 4:30- 8:00 pm. It is a free event and will feature Jump 4 Fun, carnival games, hot dogs, drinks, and candy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Nursery Care Attendant & Volunteers Needed. We are looking to hire a Nursery Care attendant for Sunday services. If you are interested in the job or know someone show is, resumes should be turned in to the church office. While we are in the process of looking for a permanent nursery attendant, we are looking for a few people to fill in. We need volunteers to sign up to work during Sunday School sessions and second service. There is a sign-up calendar in the nursery with background check forms next to the calendar. If you would like to help, fill out a form and get it to Elizabeth in the church office at least a week prior to your work time. See Jeranna Strasman for more information.

October 19, 2008

Help Needed Today. After coffee hour this morning everything will be moved out of the Social Hall on preparation for the carpet cleaning that will be done on Monday. If you can help with moving things out, please stay after coffee hour and lend a hand. Thanks!

Anniversary Committee Meeting. There will be another meeting of the Anniversary Committee tomorrow (Monday) at 10:00 a.m.

Reformation Sunday. Next Sunday is Reformation Sunday. The liturgical color for that day is read, so wear red if you’re able.

Anniversary Sunday Communion Helpers Needed. Pastor Jon will be needing 5 communion helpers next Sunday, October 26, for the Anniversary celebration service. There will be one service that day at 11:00 a.m. Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex if you can help!

Memorial Postponed. The memorial service for Thomas Casey that was planned for Friday. October 24, has been postponed until further notice. There will be an announcement in the bulletin and newsletter when the memorial has been rescheduled.

Nursery Care Attendant Needed. We are looking to hire a Nursery Care attendant for Sunday services. If you are interested in the job or know someone show is, resumes should be turned in to the church office.

New Members Class. A new members class begin Saturday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m.. If you are interested in joining Gloria Dei's Fellowship, i.e. want to transfer your membership from another Lutheran Church, be baptized, or affirm your baptism in our church from the tradition you came from, please join us. We will discuss schedules and set future times and dates for classes.

Anniversary Celebration Our congregation celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year. Next Sunday, October 26, we will honor this occasion with one service at 11:00 a.m. The former pastors and their families are being invited as well as people whose names we have been given who were a part of our congregation during the past 50 years. Following the service, we will have a meal together. Meat, rolls and a cake will be provided and we are asking the congregation to bring salads and side dishes. In order to help us know how many people will be attending and what we can expect in the way of food, we are asking that you sign up on the sheet in the narthex. If you are willing or interested in helping with set up, clean up, decorations, or setting up a display of memorabilia you may sign up to do that as well.

See Problems? If you see something around the church that needs fixing (lights burned out, toilets running in the bathroom, a carpet stain, etc.) please make note of it on the clipboard that is on the door to the janitor’s closet or let Elizabeth in the church office know. Also, when you leave any of the classrooms, please make sure the heater thermostat is turned all the way off and that the lights are off as well.

Lay Communion Helpers. Do you have a passion for Holy Communion? Are you looking for a place to plug in and serve at Gloria Dei? Come and share your time and talent in worship by serving communion. Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. If you need training, I will train you. I would like to see all our slots filled up for the year. Thanks for your consideration. – Pastor Jon

Can & Bottle Recycling. The Youth Group are still accepting recyclable bottles and cans to help with their fundraising for their trip to New Orleans. Unfortunately, not all cans and bottles can be used. Only clean cans or bottles that are marked with recyclable in Oregon for 5¢. Cans need to be in good shape (not dented or crushed) in order that the recycling machines can read the bar code and give us credit for the return.

October 12, 2008

Office Closure. The church office will be closed Monday for the Columbus Day bank holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday.

Anniversary Sunday Communion Helpers Needed. Pastor Jon will be needing 5 communion helpers on Sunday, October 26, for the Anniversary celebration service. There will be one service that day at 11:00 a.m. Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex if you can help!

Anniversary Celebration Our congregation celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year. On Sunday, October 26, we will honor this occasion with one service at 11:00 a.m. The former pastors and their families are being invited as well as people whose names we have been given who were a part of our congregation during the past 50 years. Following the service, we will have a meal together. Meat, rolls and a cake will be provided and we are asking the congregation to bring salads and side dishes. In order to help us know how many people will be attending and what we can expect in the way of food, we are asking that you sign up on the sheet in the narthex. If you are willing or interested in helping with set up, clean up, decorations, or setting up a display of memorabilia you may sign up to do that as well.

School Bag Dedication. The dedication of the school kit bags, quilts and soap just before they leave will be today at the second service. Anyone having participated in any way (supplies, sewing bags, stuffing etc.) is asked to join the parade during the offering. We will be coming down the center aisle.

Music Workshop Help. Our choir is hosting a Music Workshop on October 17 & 18. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday the 17th. We will have a social hour. If you would like to be of assistance, we need 5 or 6 people to help with registration and cleanup afterward the social. We also need goodies for the social hour. If you would be willing to do either of these, please contact Donna Dodge at 396-4382.

New Members Class. A new members class will be forming today immediately following the 11:00 worship in the Fireside room. If you are interested in joining Gloria Dei's Fellowship, i.e. want to transfer your membership from another Lutheran Church, be baptized, or affirm your baptism in our church from the tradition you came from, please attend this organizational meeting. We will discuss schedules and set times and dates for classes.

Got Articles? If you have an article for the newsletter or an announcement for the weekly bulletin, we would be happy to include it. All you need to do is call Elizabeth in the church office and let her know what you’d like to submit. The deadline for the newsletter is usually the 20th of the month. Deadline for the weekly bulletin is Thursday morning. Call Elizabeth if you have any questions.

October 5, 2008

Pulpit Exchange. The current Lutheran-United Methodist Dialogue dialogue team developed a proposal for Interim Eucharistic Sharing between the two churches at its meeting in August, 2004. This step has brought the ELCA and the United Methodist Church closer to a relationship of full communion. Today’s pulpit exchange is part of furthering our relationship with the United Methodist Church. Pastor David King of the Coos Bay United Methodist Church has exchanged pulpits with Pastor Jon today. Pastor King will be teaching the adult Sunday school and will be leading both worship services while Pastor Jon does the same at the Methodist Church. Please give Pastor King a warm welcome!

Estimate of Giving Cards. Last week the Estimate of Giving cards were passed out during worship. We ask that you please have your turned in by noon this Wednesday, October 8. If you need a card, there are extras on the table in the Narthex. Please make sure you put your name on the card. There were several turned in last week with no name that Elizabeth wasn’t able to match the handwriting to anyone specific.

Anniversary Help Still Needed! Invitations are being sent, but we still need addresses for past members and their relatives for our 50th anniversary celebration on the 26th of October. Please get any names and addresses you may have to Elizabeth in the church office ASAP. Thanks!

Church Cleanup. The next cleanup will be Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more info call Barb Grassham at 269-7216.

WELCA. Dedication of the school kit bags, quilts and soap just before they leave will be Sunday, Oct 12, at the second service. Anyone having participated in any way ) supplies, sewing bags, stuffing etc.) is asked to join the parade next Sunday during the offering. We will be coming down the center aisle. The next meeting is October 9th at the church.

Abolitionist Pod. The Tuesday, October 7th, meeting of the abolitionist group will be held at Colette's Crepe's, 1611 Virginia Avenue, at 6:30 pm. Patty Sanden, will address the group and share information and insights she has gained from her work at Marshfield High School, as liaison for homeless students and their families in our area. Interested persons are welcome to attend, to learn about this important issue.

Blessing of the Animals. Father Steve Tyson of Emmanuel Episcopal Church has invited the friends and members of Gloria Dei to participate in Blessing of the Animals this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in Mingus Park. All are welcome to attend with whatever animals you would like blessed. Father Steve's only rule is that the owner is responsible for the behavior of the animal... or the animal is responsible for the owner. Check it out.

New Members Class. A new members class will be forming on Sunday, October 12, immediately following the 11:00 worship in the Fireside room. If you are interested in joining Gloria Dei's Fellowship, i.e. want to transfer your membership from another Lutheran Church, be baptized, or affirm your baptism in our church from the tradition you came from, please attend this organizational meeting. We will discuss schedules and set times and dates for classes. Show up on October 12 or contact the church office and let us know of your interest.

Got Articles? If you have an article for the newsletter or an announcement for the weekly bulletin, we would be happy to include it. All you need to do is call Elizabeth in the church office and let her know what you’d like to submit. The deadline for the newsletter is usually the 20th of the month. Deadline for the weekly bulletin is Thursday morning. Call Elizabeth if you have any questions.

Church Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you need to come by the office on a Monday, please call first to make sure someone is there as Elizabeth runs church-related errands on that day. She may be in a little later than 8:00 or gone a little earlier than 2:30.

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