The Keys to the Kingdom, aka Pastor's office, were passed onto Pastor Roger Dykstra!

During our celebration of Interim Pastors Dan Kolander's ministry with Gloria Dei  the keys to the kingdom were passed.... ...

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G.I.F.T. 2-28-16

 Growing In Faith Together     February 28, 2016  Today’s Texts:   Isaiah 55:1-9  Psalm 63:1-8  1 Corinthians 10:1-13  Luke 13:1...

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On Eagle's Wings

For this Lenten season, Pastor Kolander is highlighting five well-loved hymns as a basis for our meditation. For ourLenten service ...

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Holy Holy Holy

For this Lenten season, Pastor Kolander is highlighting five well-loved hymns as a basis for our meditation. For our Lenten service on Febru...

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Live the Welcome - Reflections 2-24-16

 Texts for Sunday February 28, 2016  Isaiah 55:1-9  Psalm 63 1-8  1 Corinthians 10:1-13  Luke 13:1-9  I’m focusing on the first rea...

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Grace

 God is constantly extending grace to everyone.  Just as we are wildly and radically loved  – and therefore given salvation, forgive...

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G.I.F.T. 2-21-16

 Growing In Faith Together     February 21, 2016  Today’s Texts:    Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18  Psalm 27   Philippians 3:17-4:1   Luke 13...

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Lenten Evening Prayer: Wednesdays 7:30 pm

 Join us for Holden Evening Prayer at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.  Focus: Hymns of Faith  Earlier in the evening:  We have a ...

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A chicken? Seriously? Reflections 2-17-16

 Texts for Sunday, February 21, 2016  Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18  Psalm 27  Philippians 3:17-4:1  Luke 13:31-35  I really don’t lik...

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G.I.F.T. 2-14-16

 Growing In Faith Together      February 14, 2016  Today’s Texts   Deuteronomy 26:1-11  Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16  Romans 10: 8b-13  Luke 4:...

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Tempted in the Wilderness - Reflections 2-14-16

Texts for Sunday February 14 First Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11  Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Note: I use...

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Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

  As I prepare for our Ash Wednesday services, I also prepare for the Friday funeral of my long time ministry colleague Pastor Rob Dotzel.  ...

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Funeral services for The Reverend Robert Dotzel

Funeral services for The Reverend Robert Dotzel  are scheduled for 10:30 am Friday February 12  at Gloria Dei Lutheran, 123 E Market St...

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G.I.F.T. 2-7-16

 Growing In Faith Together     February 7, 2016  Today’s Texts:    Exodus 34:29:-35  Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2  Luke 9:28-43...

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A Thin Place - Reflections - 2-3-16

 Texts for Sunday February 7  The Transfiguration  of our Lord  Exodus 34:29-35  Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-43a Ev...

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