Missions at Gloria Dei
As disciples of Christ with a mission of helping more people live life with Jesus every day, we are compelled to love and serve others both locally and globally. From multiple international trips each year to partnerships with local ministries, we are always striving to fulfill the Great Commission. Check out all of our mission opportunities and see where the Holy Spirit guides you. Contact Stephanie Knea to get involved or if you have any questions.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Acts 1:8
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Local Missions
Anchor Point
Anchor Point provides hope and healing through their family network. Obria Medical Clinic, Hope Family Center, and Excellent Minds Academy offer to stand in the gap for people in the Bay Area community. Learn more.
Comfort Dog
Gloria Dei’s Comfort Dog, Joy, is a working animal, trained to interact with people of all ages and circumstances, who are suffering and in need. Joy, and her team of trained handlers and ministry partners, participate in scheduled special events including disaster and crisis. To inquire about a "Team Joy" visit and for other questions about the Comfort Dog ministry at Gloria Dei, email Stephanie Knea.
Hope Active
Hope Active believes that it takes a village to create success in a community. Hope Active is impacting students throughout CCISD through mentorship relationships with at-risk middle school and high school students along with events like school supply distribution, toy drive, diaper closet, and assisting with other essential family needs. Learn more.
Kids Hope
Become a mentor in one of our local elementary schools. Kids Hope USA helps churches develop one-on-one relationships through the creation of church-school partnerships that pair church members with at-risk children in supportive mentoring relationships. Kids Hope USA mentors spend just one hour a week— reading, talking, playing and listening to a child at school. By helping the child feel loved and valued, they help that child to learn, grow and succeed. For more information, email Jean Peltier.
LERT Training
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will provide Disaster Relief Basic training on our campus facilitated by Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT). Together we will address the nature of disasters and explore what our response should be to disasters. The goal is to prepare congregations and individual members to be better prepared when a disaster strikes and to help them know how to respond within their families, congregations, and within our greater communities. Learn more and sign up here for the September 8 class.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries (LCM)
LCM serves the Bacliff area through food ministry, short-term assistance, educational programs (such as GED), health and dental care, and a community resale store. Learn more.
Every 5th Sunday we collect food donations for LCM's food pantry.
LINC
LINC has a vision of reaching the unreached communities that often extend beyond the church’s capacity for ministry. The LINC model encourages grassroots development, which inspires the multiplication of impact through effective discipleship. Learn more.
Mercy Tree
Mercy Tree serves homeless people in the Clear Lake area. They gather together for lunch Monday-Saturday, and dinner on Sunday. Before dinner, there is a devotion and time of prayer. Sign up to provide a meal here. If you have questions, email Stephanie Knea.
National Missions
Comfort Dog
Gloria Dei’s Comfort Dog, Joy, is a working animal, trained to interact with people of all ages and circumstances, who are suffering and in need. Joy, and her team of trained handlers and ministry partners, participate in scheduled special events including disaster and crisis. To inquire about a "Team Joy" visit and for other questions about the Comfort Dog ministry at Gloria Dei, email Stephanie Knea.
Orphan Grain Train
Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A new distribution/relief center will be built in Pasadena that will include a sorting area for donated items with a 7,400 sq. ft. of storage to house soft-good donations and construction materials needed for the rebuilding of homes following disasters along the gulf coast. Also in the design are shower facilities and two multi-purpose rooms usable as classrooms or bunkrooms, when needed, to house workers involved in relief work. Learn more.
Disaster Relief
When disaster strikes, do you wonder how you can help? Join the disaster relief team to be first in line for serving our community in a time of need. Are you good with power tools? Do you enjoy working with a team to complete a project? Would you rather provide a meal for volunteers? All of these roles could be potential volunteer needs the next time a disaster strikes. If you would like to be added to this team, please send your contact information, and area of interest for serving, to Stephanie Knea.
LINC
LINC has a vision of reaching the unreached communities that often extend beyond the church’s capacity for ministry. The LINC model encourages grassroots development, which inspires the multiplication of impact through effective discipleship. Learn more.
FiveTwo
God calls many Christians to be sacred starters. But many of them feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. FiveTwo has created a proven approach that clarifies, equips, and activates their unique calling called StartNew Training. And, FiveTwo provides a network that supports them throughout their journey. When more Christians activate their entrepreneurial skills, they will help more people know Jesus and make an eternal difference in their local communities.
Global Missions
Honduras
Honduras Mission Adventure June 2023
Our Adventure began in Houston, Texas where a team of 9 from Gloria Dei met 4 times for pre-trip meetings to discover how we could be most effective during our time in San Pedro Sula. Our plan came down to three words, learn, fellowship, and encourage. Throughout our week in Honduras, God was so gracious with opportunities for us to experience those three key words. Through our time visiting the orphanage, prepping for and helping execute the medical brigade. Because of the Medical Brigade over 200 people were able receive medical attention and much needed medications. This is outreach event opened the door for people to pray for their neighbors and for Gospel to be shared, all while free haircuts were offered and children laughed and played games. While many of us didn't speak Spanish we still found ways to learn, fellowship, and encourage our brothers and sisters in Honduras who are working hard to share the Gospel in their community.
Uganda
Uganda Mission Adventure
God willing we will take one trip to Uganda each year. If you are interested in traveling with us in the future please reach out to Stephanie Knea to learn more about future opportunities.
Our next Mission Adventure runs July 28-August 6, 2023
Trip Cost: $900 + airfare (from Houston to Entebbe)
Questions? Contact Stephanie Knea
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Learn more about our partnership with Children's Hope Chest in Uganda
