Dear Friends,
After 50 years of unwavering dedication, guidance, and faith, Pastor Leray is embarking on the next chapter of the Faith journey, retirement.
His final Sunday as pastor of GLC will be July 26, 2025, with his official retirement date on July 31st.
As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite you to join us in expressing our deepest gratitude for his loving service.
To honor Pastor Leray, we welcome you to a special celebration on Sunday, July 13th. During this heartfelt celebration, we encourage you to share your appreciation through cards, messages, and any monetary gifts you feel led to give, blessing him as he steps into this new season. Your words and generosity will be a beautiful reflection of the profound impact he has had on our lives, church, and community.
Additionally, we would love to collect and share stories and cherished memories that highlight the incredible legacy Pastor Leray has built over the years.
Please send your cards, stories, and contributions by July 12, 2025, using the options below, so we can present them during this special tribute. Cards will be gathered and presented to Pastor Leray on July 13th.
If you would like to mail a card, please send it to:
Greater Life Church c/o Leray Glendenning 2955 86th St Urbandale, IA 50322
If you would like to give a monetary gift without a card please give through the following options:
*Offering box at church
*Give online at:
https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=4efb11ef-3d1e-4b27-a628-333e963e0811.
A collective card with all contributors’ names will be presented.
(Please note "Pastor Leray's Retirement" in the memo/comment section.)
Stories and pictures can be sent to his daughter, Andrea Cortum, at
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Thank you for helping us make this moment truly unforgettable!
