Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Address
8301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale IA 50322
Phone
515-276-1700
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Adult Ministry

Congregational Care

Bringing Jesus Christ to the hurting for the first time and for a life time.

We are anticipating great things as we continue our support groups and classes. If you or someone you know would benefit from one of these groups, please contact Pastor Phillips or call 276-1700 during office hours M-F 8-4 p.m.

If a need arises during other hours, please call 276-1700 and select option 5 for “pastoral care” and leave a message. A pastor will get back to you as soon as possible.

 
Prayer Ministry
At times, you may need more prayer support; therefore we have a group of people willing and able to pray for your urgent needs. Prayer requests can be made on the back of the "Welcome" card located in the pews. Please indicate your prayer request and place the card in the offering plate. You can also submit prayer requests by calling Diane Young at 993-3870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; or e-mail prayer requests to Diane.
Of course, if you need to talk to a pastor, please call the church office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If a need arises during other hours, please call 276-1700 and select option 5 for “pastoral care” and leave a message. A pastor will get back to you as soon as possible.
 
Stephen Ministry
People are precious and when they hurt or suffer, they deserve the best care and support we can offer. This is why we offer Stephen Ministry. The training, commitment and service make the Stephen Ministers skilled at providing care for people in need.

Need Help? If you are experiencing a challenging time, contact Pastor Phillips at 276-1700.

To find out more about Stephen Ministry, click here.
 

Care Night Session
Fall dates to be announced!
Our support groups are designed to help people who are facing difficult situations. If you are hurting, grieving or need extra support, join us for a comforting evening on Thursdays support groups. The individual support groups meet at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Phillips at 278-5544, ext. 204.

Weekly Support Groups

DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a 10-week program for those experiencing the pain of divorce.

DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids)
DC4K is a five-week program for children whose parents are divorcing. This class will be offered as needed. Please call the church office to inquire at 276-1700.

Grief Share .
GriefShare is a 10-week program, designed to help those who have suffered the death of a close friend or relative.

Stepping Stones
Children need to process and understand the grieving process. This 5-week course will assist children who have lost a friend or relative. This class will be offered as needed. Please call the church office to inquire at 276-1700.

 

Pre-marriage Class
Next dates to be announced!

Couples wishing to be married at Gloria Dei in the upcoming year must take a six-week pre-marriage class. For more information, please call 276-1700 during office hours M-F 8-4 p.m.

Want information about having your wedding at Gloria Dei? Click here

 

Financial Peace University
Next class begins Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is now open. Childcare is provided.

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 9-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God’s plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, increasing your ability to give and much, much more. More than 650,000 families and individuals have attended Financial Peace University. On average, FPU graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700.

Child Care (3 months to age 9 years) is provided free of charge. In order to ensure proper staffing please contact Diane at diane@gloriadeionline.com with first name and ages of your children.

To register, click here.

To find out more information, click here.
To watch a video, click here.
The class is $95, which can be paid in full the first night of the class.

 

Mentoring Project

We are encouraging individuals to become involved in the Mentoring Project. This non-profit organization partners with local churches and the YMCA to reach out to fatherless youth to show Christ ’s love.

If you have any questions, contact Pastor Phillips.

 
Comfort Foods Ministry
Have you ever had someone drop off a tasty meal when you really needed it? Maybe you had your hands full with a new baby or had just moved into your house. Maybe you were recovering from surgery and found it difficult to go shopping or prepare a meal. We are beginning an organized ministry to provide meals to those who are in such a circumstance. If you would like to be part of the team, please contact Pastor Phillips at tphillips@gloriadeionline.com or call the church office at 276-1700. If you would like to prepare a meal, stop by the display in the narthex and pick up a small casserole pan with instructions.
 
 

 

Worship
Saturday Evenings
Family Life Center
5:30 p.m. Contemporary

Worship
Sunday Mornings

Sanctuary
8:00 Traditional
9:30 Traditional Blend
11:00 Contemporary

Family Life Center
10:00 Contemporary

Calendar
Online calendar

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00-4:00 pm

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