News of the Dei

Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays

More than just practical tips, GriefShare Surviving the Holidays is a community of people who know what it’s like to walk through the holidays in grief. You will find connection and comfort in knowing you’re not alone this season. People who have attended repeatedly share how helpful this is. You will be given a Holiday Survival Guide full of tips on how to navigate the season, including coping with painful emotions, handling social events and traditions, and more. This event will be November 19, 6-8pm in LC 212.

Register for free by November 17 here.

Give Thanks Sunday (10am)

On Sunday November 24 at 10am, we will be giving thanks to God for His immeasurable love for us in response to the Capital Campaign. We will be announcing the total commitment made to the Capital campaign. Join us as we kick off the first Sunday of fulfilling your pledges—let's make a Kingdom difference together! This 10am service will have the best of all three regular services, with Español translation devices available at the sound booth. After the service, pick up a mini pie in the Worship Center Commons!

4th Saturday Food Distribution

November 23 | 7:45-10:30am | KE Little Elementary School

Partner with Lighthouse Christian Ministry at their Food Distribution. Volunteers will help Lighthouse staff bag bulk produce and load cars with food from the Galveston County Food Bank. Serving will take place at KE Little Elementary School in Bacliff, TX. This is a great opportunity to serve our local community. Families with children as young as 1st grade can volunteer together at this event.

Register here by November 22.

Caregiver Coaching Coalition

December 6, December 20 | 10-11:30am | LC 210

Come fellowship with other caregivers from the Bay Area. The group will meet December 6 and 20, going into 2025. The purpose of this group is to share resources, provide support, and learn how to combat caregiver burnout. Multiple healthcare partners are teaming up for this endeavor which will be facilitated by Joni Faas, owner of Spectrum Stellis Hospice, and Licensed Master Social Worker Twila Lindblade-Kiddy.

For more information, email Twila Lindblade or call (713) 614-8366. This supportive network is FREE of charge and open to anyone who currently serves (or will be serving) in a caregivers role, as well as those who would like to know more about caregiving. Light refreshments will be served.

Pork Tamales Sale

December 8 & 15 | 10am-12:30pm | Life Center Kitchen

Gloria Dei Español will be selling homemade pork tamales again this year! Place your order (or several) for your friends and family this Christmas. Cost is $20 per dozen and $3 for each pint of spicy salsa. Order and see details here by December 6. Then pick up in the Life Center Kitchen December 8 and 15.

Please note: orders will only be taken online.

Bible Classes

You're invited to take this opportunity to dig deeper into scripture and grow as a disciple, devoted and obedient to God's Word. 

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Events

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