A Monthly Bible Study Reading Plan Happy New Year! Consider this monthly Bible study as a great New Year’s Resolution to help you dig into the Bible and grow in faith throughout the year. You can study each month on your own, with a friend, group, or with your family. It’s intentionally designed to be intergenerational — accessible to all ages, and fit into a busy schedule. Read one story each week or however you like, reflect, and pray. May you and your family be blessed as you study God’s Word. Adapted from our friends at Spark House Family 2017: www.wearesparkhouse.org Entire Plan January February March April May  June July August September October November December   The Baptism of Jesus Memory Verse: Matthew 3:17 (NRSV) “And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 28:19 (NRSV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Introduction and Objectives Background Holy Baptism Schedule Bible Study Video Lesson Plans Art Movie Exploration Science Newsroom Faith Journals Art Movie Newsroom   Choirs for Children & Youth at Gloria Dei All children and youth are welcome to sing in Gloria Dei choirs! New singers are welcome throughout the year and do not need to be members to sing. There is no registration fee and no required audition. Research is showing the positive affects singing has on education and learning and on social and emotional development. Choirs are free to all and all are welcome. We hope you will join us! Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays throughout the school year at Gloria Dei. Rehearsal times for Advent, December 4, 11, 18, are: • Two Year-olds - Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten: 5:30 - 5:50 p.m. - Choir Room • Grades Kindergarten/First - Second/Third Graders: 5:10 - 5:40 p.m. - Choir Room • Grades Third/Fourth - Ninth Graders: 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. - Choir Room • Advent Vespers: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary New singers are always welcome! More information about children and youth choirs at Gloria Dei may be found HERE.  We're excited to sing with you all this fall!! Kate Fynn & Beth Tobin Children & Youth Choir Directors   The J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) Youth Group is open to all youth in grades 4-6. We're excited for a year of fun, service, and fellowship! Parent volunteers are always needed and appreciated! Link: For more information or to chaperone, please contact Beth Tobin. And please RSVP to Beth so we are sure to have enough rides. Covenant Form pdf Medical Release Form pdf

Sunday School Classes for Sun, January 19, 2020 Little Lambs: The Wise Men Came Rainbows: Jesus is My Friend Sunbeams: Little Jesus, Happy Helper Godly Play: The Lord's Prayer Grades 1-5: Water Stories: Baptism Sixth Grade: Pre-K presents the Communion Elements this Sunday! (9:00 and 11:00 service)