"The Old Testament Fast Forward” by Tom Long and Allen Pote is open to all students in grades K-6. Attendance at weekly rehearsals is important. The musical will be performed during the Education Hour and at an afternoon matinee at Gloria Dei on Sunday, March 4. click for more... Jacob and Esau: Wrestling with God Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Olympia, WA February 2012  Memory Verse: Genesis 28:16 (Key Verse) When Jacob woke up from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” Genesis 28:15a “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.” Genesis 28:22b “and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.” Numbers 6:24-26 May the Lord bless and take care of you; May the Lord be kind and gracious to you; May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.” Bible Study Video Schedule Background1 Background2 Objectives Lesson Plans Movie Computer Cookng Drama Games  Rules Faith Journals Movie Computer Cooking Drama Games JAM Roller SkatingWhen: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Time: Meet at Gloria Dei to Leave to 12:30, arrive back at Gloria Dei at 4 p.m. Please return the medical form, and your behavior and expectation covenant to Beth Tobin or the church office. JAM shirts have been ordered and they look really cool! If you have not paid for your shirt yet, the price is $10. Sponsorships are available. Talk to Beth if you would like a sponsorship or would like to sponsor a child. Bring friends to JAM!! All they need to do is fill out a covenant and medical form. These can be found on our website: www.gloriadeikids.org or the next to the Children's Ministry bulletin board in the hallway.   They can even get a shirt if they would like! Gloria Dei Kids Calendar now streaming to a Mac (or PC) near you!!! Wowsie!    Did you know you can get the Gloria Dei Kids Calendar Delivered directly to your Outlook Calendar?   Or, if you wish, it can also be published to your Mac iCal!!!! click for more... Lutherwood Camp! March 16-17, 2012!    This is one weekend to not miss!! First -Sixth Graders get to go to Lutherwood Bible Camp in Bellingham, for a blast of 24 hours - all things camp!! I'll have a sign up sheet on on our Children's Ministry Bulletin Board, or you can email me your interest in going. We will take the church bus and will also need drivers. We had about 30 kids go last year and it was tons of fun!! This camp fills up in a hurry, so don't delay! Sign up today!!! Email Beth Tobin with any questions. Registration Form

Sunday School Classes for Little Lambs: God Made Everything Rainbows: Jesus Is With Me Sunbeams: Godly Play: Parable of the Pearl Grades 1-6: Jacob and Esau Upcoming Events Fri, Feb 10 -  Musical Rehearsal Sat, Feb 11 -  Musical Rehearsal Fri, Feb 24 -  Musical Rehearsal Sat, Feb 25 -  Musical Rehearsal Sun, Feb 26 -  JAM:Roller Skating Fri, Mar 02 -  Musical Rehearsal - Dress Rehearsal Sat, Mar 03 -  Musical Rehearsal - Dress Rehearsal Sun, Mar 04 -  Musical Sun, Mar 04 -  Musical Performance Sat, Mar 17 -  JAM:Elementary Retreat at Lutherwood K presents the Communion Elements this Sunday! (9:00 and 11:00 service) Confirmation Events Wed, Feb 08 - What is a Lutheran:Along Came Martin Luther Wed, Feb 15 - What is a Lutheran:The Reformation Wed, Feb 22 - No Class Wed, Feb 29 - Other Religions and Denominations Wed, Mar 07 - No Class Fri, Mar 09 - Youth Gathering @ Black Lake Bible Camp Sat, Mar 10 - Youth Gathering @ Black Lake Bible Camp Sun, Mar 11 - Youth Gathering @ Black Lake Bible Camp Wed, Mar 14 - What is Worship:Part 1 Wed, Mar 21 - What is Worship:Part 2 DRIVEN Events Fri, Feb 17 - Winter Retreat @ Silver Mountain Sat, Feb 18 - Winter Retreat @ Silver Mountain Sun, Feb 19 - Winter Retreat @ Silver Mountain Mon, Feb 20 - Winter Retreat @ Silver Mountain