Children's Musical 2020: “Once Upon a Parable” Register now to be part of this year’s cast! The Registration Deadline is Sunday, November 24. The musical is open to all children in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Cast members do not need to be members of Gloria Dei to participate. Rehearsals begin January 3, 2020. This year, we will be presenting a combination of parables in such a fun and meaningful way! Jesus was a storyteller. A quick glance at the gospels reveals Him constantly regaling the crowds with tales designed to teach, amuse, puzzle, and even irritate. And two thousand years later, His words are still fresh — the double meanings and surprise endings of the stories challenge and enlighten us. All rehearsal dates, registration information, and forms are attached below. No experience is necessary and all are welcome! New for 2020: We will be presenting the musical during the 11:00 worship service and at an afternoon matinee, on Sunday, March 1. The matinee time is still being determined. It’s going to be so much fun! We hope you will be able to be part of this year’s cast! Attendance Commitment Plan Information Packet Rehearsal Calendar Musical Covenant Form Volunteer Form Once Upon A Parable Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 We all lead busy lives.  Even children have full schedules!  What is one to do when faced with a list of numverous "good" activities?  The story of Mary and Martha speaks to this balancing act and urges us to be sure to include one critical item:  spend time with God.  - C. Hulbert Memory Verse: Be still, and know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10 NIV.   Background Objectives Schedule  Lesson Plans Art Cooking Computer Games Faith Journals Art Cooking Computer Games Bible Study Video Join us as we grow in faith and knowledge about the Bible and God’s love.  Sunday school is from 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. each week. Please meet in your workshop location. More information about Gloria Dei Children’s Ministries may be found on our website: www.gloriadeikids.org. 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. Rehearsals for Fall 2019 begin on Wednesday, September 11: Two Year-olds - Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten: 5:45 - 6:10 p.m. - Choir Room Grades Kindergarten/First - Second/Third Graders  5:10 - 5:45 p.m. - Choir Room Grades Third/Fourth - Ninth Graders: 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room 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

Watch the growth of our Wheat! Sunday School Classes for Sun, November 17, 2019 Little Lambs: Baby Jesus is Born Rainbows: Baby Jesus Sunbeams: Baby Moses Godly Play: The Ark and the Tent Grades 1-5: Mary and Martha Sixth Grade: If People Wrote the Bible, Why Do We Call It God's Word? K presents the Communion Elements this Sunday! (9:00 and 11:00 service)