Glad Tidings Church

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We’re so glad you came to our website!

Take a minute to look around and explore how you can connect with God, grow in community and make a difference by serving others at Glad Tidings Church.

Thanks for taking a couple of minutes to check out our web site, especially the stories of the people that make up our church family. Glad Tidings isn't a building, its a group of people who have devoted themselves to let God transform them. It really is amazing what can happen when all sorts of different people come together with just one thing in common...Jesus. Kerrie and I are here because we love God and we love people. Watching God change people's lives, it doesn't get any better than that! We hope to see you at church sometime soon.
— Pastor Walt & Kerrie DeVries

Privacy Policy

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What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a form.

When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address, mailing address, phone number or credit card information. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.

What do we use your information for?

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

• To process transactions

Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.

• To send periodic emails

The email address you provide for order processing, will only be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order.

If you decide to opt-in to our mailing list, you will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.



How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order

We offer the use of a secure server. All supplied sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our Payment gateway providers database only to be accessible by those authorized with special access rights to such systems, and are required to�keep the information confidential.

After a transaction, your private information (credit cards, social security numbers, financials, etc.) will not be stored on our servers.

Do we use cookies?

Yes (Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computers hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information

We use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart, understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

Terms and Conditions

Please also visit our Terms and Conditions section establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of our website at http://gtomaha.org

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.

http://gtomaha.org
7415 Hickory Street
Omaha, NE 68124
USA
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402.391.6515

Seniors

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Those age 50 and beyond can connect with God and grow in community with one another through Joy Set.

Our seniors enjoy activities including monthly meetings at the church, weekly Bible studies, special events, field trips, cruises, mission trips, and holiday celebrations. These activities present great opportunities to connect with God and grow in community. 

During monthly meetings, our seniors worship together for spiritual growth and encouragement. During weekly Bible studies, they meet in homes to study the Bible, pray, and enjoy refreshments and time spent together.

Not only are our seniors ministered to, they minister to others at the church and in the community. At the church, our seniors usher, greet, offer hospitality, help with transportation needs, wedding receptions, funeral meals, teaching, serve in the choir, serve as security, and more. In the area, they conduct chapel services and bible studies at ten of our area retirement villas, rest homes, jails, and hospitals.

We welcome you to visit our senior group!

Ministry Teams

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Your service to others helps spread God’s story—the good news. The most practical way to serve others at Glad Tidings is in a Ministry Team.

We currently need volunteers in the following areas:

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Internationals

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Glad Tidings is a place where the nations feel welcome. There are plenty of opportunities for internationals to connect with God and grow in community at the church.

Omaha is a city rich in culture and is home to individuals and families from more than 120 countries. Glad Tidings is good news for all people and this is reflected in the diversity of our congregation.

Our goal is to help internationals at Glad Tidings grow spiritually and be fruitful by providing information and assistance that will help internationals connect with God and grow in community. We can also provide resources that are specific to internationals. If you would like to talk to someone from our Glad Tidings Internationals for Christ (GTIC) team, please contact Pam Franks.

Young Adults

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Young adults can connect with God and grow in community with their peers at The Underground.

The Underground gives young adults an atmosphere to get together and encounter God, as they discover the fullness of His plan for their lives.

Young adults (ages 18-25) are invited to connect with God on Saturday nights at 6:30pm. The Underground meets in the main sanctuary each week. We have young adult Small Groups each week as well. For more information, visit The Underground website or contact us.

Ministries

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Below is a list of areas at Glad Tidings where you can volunteer:

History

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Over Seven Decades of Ministry

Glad Tidings Church has been a fixture in Omaha for more than 75 years. Located atop the hill at 75th and Hickory, Glad Tidings Church is centrally located in the Aksarben area, attracting people from all parts of Omaha. More than the convenient location, people are drawn to Glad Tidings because it’s a place where people from any ethnic or economic background can experience the life changing power of God’s good news.

Small Beginnings

From our small beginnings in 1936 — a tent placed at 31st & Leavenworth — to our present location at 75th & Hickory, Glad Tidings has ministered to thousands of people over the years. The church was officially organized as an Assembly of God in 1937 under Pastor/Evangelist LE King, and our first building was purchased on 18th & Cass Street We moved into a brand new facility on the corner of 75th & Hickory in late 1969 with Pastor John G Walker, our second pastor.

Leading Us Forward

On May 6, 1975, one of Nebraska’s most damaging tornadoes cut through the church property severely damaging the church. The church was rebuilt later that same year and was expanded to seat 750 people in the sanctuary. It also included nursery and toddler facilities among many other renovations. Since then we have been served by a number of amazing men of God — Val Munson, Rick Cole, Al Toledo, Dobie Weasel — each bringing growth to the personality and character of Glad Tidings. In 2007, Pastor Walt DeVries became Lead Pastor.

Beliefs

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• We believe the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God.
• We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years.
• We believe in the blessed hope – the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming.
• We believe the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ.
• We believe regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
• We believe in water baptism by immersion.
• We believe the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer.
• We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
• We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation.

Staff

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Values

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Living and leading by the Bible

This Value includes honoring and obeying God, from the pulpit to Small Group settings to ministry teams. Also, this Value states that the church’s leadership will live their personal lives in a manner that is consistent with the teachings of Scripture.

Demonstrating dependence on God

Nothing can be done apart from God. Glad Tidings is dependent on Him and needs His Spirit’s empowerment to accomplish His purposes. Prayer—both personal and corporate — is one way the church can demonstrate its dependence on God.

Inviting all people

Glad Tidings accepts others because Christ accepted us, even when we didn’t deserve it. The church strives to be welcoming, friendly, and accepting of others—as Christ is to us. This Value, however, is not an end in and of itself. It leads to the development of a community that is one in Christ.

Growing in community

Small Groups are the church’s main ministry focus. Within these groups, the goal is to see the Core Four (Truth, Fellowship, Communion, and Prayer) evident in individuals’ lives. This will naturally happen as discipleship occurs weekly in homes throughout Omaha.

Serving with excellence

All of Glad Tidings is expected to serve other with excellence, from pastors to lay people, nursery workers to greeters, global partners to missionaries. God deserves our best (even if it falls short); Glad Tidings strives for excellence in all it does, as working for God and not for man.

Impacting the world

Glad Tidings is reaching the world through many avenues. Perhaps the most obvious is through international ministries and missions, where the church physically goes somewhere and serves. Beyond that, this Value includes reaching the world by loving and serving internationals in Omaha.

What to expect

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Process

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Mission

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Service Times and Directions

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Contact

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New to Glad Tidings

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Global

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Students

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Students can connect with God and grow in community with their peers at GRAVITY Youth Church.

GRAVITY Youth Church gives students at Glad Tidings the opportunity to experience God, to build solid friendships in the process, and to discover God’s purpose for their lives.

Children

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Children can connect with God in ministry geared just for their age groups.

Glad Tidings is a place where kids have fun learning about Jesus in an environment that is both age-appropriate and secure. In the process, children at Glad Tidings build a solid foundation for faith.

While parents enjoy the adult services, they can rest assured that their babies, pre-schoolers and children ages 6 through 12 are receiving personal care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our qualified teachers create a positive church experience that introduces them to the love of Jesus. Children’s classes coincide with all of our regular mid-week and weekend adult services.

Small Groups

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Experience community and grow deeper in a Small Group.

After you’ve connected with God through Weekly Services, the best way to grow deeper is by joining a Small Group.

With three semesters each year covering a variety of topics, there’s a Small Group that’s right for you. Though Small Groups are the primary ministry to adults at Glad Tidings, we also have regular family, men's, and women's events.

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Events

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