Church Happenings - Week of 11/25/25
*Reminder - please remember to bring your 2026 Estimate of Giving Card to Church Sunday or any day this week. Thank you!
Sunday Morning Prayer Team
Join us every Sunday from 9:15-9:30 AM downstairs in classroom 1 for prayer before worship. Together, we'll pray for our world, our nation, our community, and each other. In times like these, prayer matters—and praying together matters even more.
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Pastoral Care & Support
Need a listening ear or a caring presence? Pastor Brenda and our compassionate church members are available for visits during times of illness, loss, or when you simply need someone to talk to. To arrange a visit, please contact the church office at (952) 894-5394 or reply to this email. We're here for you!
This Sunday, November 30th
10:00 AM - Worship Service - Pastor Brenda North
11:00 AM - Fellowship time with Coffee & Donuts
Volunteers needed for this Sunda
Front Door Greeter
Tech Team
Acolyte
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped out previous weeks! For more information on volunteering during worship, please check out the Sunday volunteer page.
Attend the Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Glendale on November 27th from 12:00-2:00 pm
Come as you are. If you are able, bring a dish to share or a friend to gather with. All are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please contact Sandy at Glendale Church Office with questions.
Advent Study - Monday Evenings in December - beginning 12/1/25 - 6:45-8:15p
A Child Is Born: A Beginner’s Guide To Nativity Stories
By Amy-Jill Levine
“Dive into the narratives of Isaac, Ishmael, Moses, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story. Levine shows readers how Scripture's earlier birth stories anticipate the story of Jesus’s birth and how His birth resonates and gives new meaning to those earlier stories.“
We will be following along with Bishop Lanette on Mondays during Lent (12/1- 12/22) using this study. There will be a ZOOM portion with Bishop Lanette and other churches along with our own discussion.
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Women's Bible Study - will also be engaging in this study on Wednesdays 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, & 12/17 at 9:30 am.
Mark Your Calendars:
Glendale's Annual Cookie Sale AND Christmas Market!
Saturday, December 6th
10am- Noon!
This year you can get your favorite sweet treats & special handmade gifts for everyone on your list!
Glendale UMC will be volunteering with The Open Door Food Pantry
Next volunteer opportunity is December 10th at Eagle Ridge Middle School, located at 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, MN. The volunteer hours are from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
We have drivers to deliver food to clients who cannot travel to Eagle Ridge Middle School, and volunteers to help distribute food at the school. For more information, please contact Glendale at 952-894-5394.
Wednesday, December 17 - Thrive and Care Packages
Friends! On December 17th during Thrive we will be putting together care packages for our shut-ins. Please help us spread some cheer during the holiday season!
We need you to help box us the love and write notes of encouragement, right after our heavenly hot dish meal. In preparing for this, we need some supplies. Below you will find the list:
Small boxes (think shoe box size)
Packing tape
Packing filler
If you know of someone that could you a little Christmas love in a box, please contact Cindy W. or the church office. Thank you!
ADVENT HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday in Advent: Please return your Pledge cards.
Wednesday, December 3 at 5:30 pm - Join us for Heavenly Hotdish and Church Decorating.
Saturday, December 6 - 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon - Cookie Sale and Youth Christmas Market
Sunday, December 7 - Second Sunday in Advent
Wednesday, December 10 - 5:30 pm - Join us for Heavenly Hotdish and Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday in Advent - Communion and Pop-up Christmas Pageant
Wednesday, December 17 - Join us for Heavenly Hotdish and making Care Packages
Sunday, December 21 - 4th Sunday in Advent
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Advent Study: A Child Is Born: A Beginner’s Guide To Nativity Stories by Amy-Jill Levine
Monday evenings: 12/1, 12/8,12/15, & 12/22 from 6:30 pm-8:15 pm with the Bishop via Zoom and our own discussion afterwards
Wednesday mornings: 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, & 12/17 at 9:30 am with the Women’s Bible Study
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Glendale Events to Mark on Your Calendar
November 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm - Attend the Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Glendale UMC
November 30th-Christmas Eve - Advent (see scheduled events above)
December 6th, 10:00 AM to Noon - Cookie Sale & Christmas Market
December 10th, 2:30-4:30 pm - Open Door Distribution at Eagle Ridge MS
See below for other small groups and volunteering opportunities
Glendale Small Groups & Volunteering
For additional information on small groups to join or volunteer opportunities, check out the Small Groups, Community Outreach, or Worship Volunteer pages. If you are interested in starting a small group, please contact Pastor Brenda and/or the church office for additional guidance. See below for the Church Calendar for this week and next.
