Gethsemane Tithes
Worship Service Assistants
Until Things return nearer to normal, no one will be assigned. At the present time, our worship needs are a liturgist and an Acolyte. Judy has been our Pandemic Liturgist and Austin is our #1 acolyte. Judy has agreed to hang in there and we now have Austin back. We will contact folks as we continue to increase more normal scenarios.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTINUE YOUR GIVING AND TITHING DURING OUR “DISCIPLINE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING”:
1. Mail a check through the Postal Service.
2. Go to your bank account on-line and SUBMIT a gift/payment to the church.
3. Go through your bank to set up an automatic withdrawal to be paid to the church.
4. PayPal is of course always available. If you would like to explore this option, send an email message to the church, and you will be guided through this very simple option.
WELCOME TO
GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY WORSHIP
October 25th, 2020; 9:00 AM
ALSO
STREAMING LIVE ON FACEBOOK
“… gospel hospitality as a way of life
emerges from the discipline
of paying attention.
Mindfulness of God’s welcome,
practiced over time,
reorients our hearts toward love
of God and neighbor,
renewing the image of God in us.”
Amy Oden
GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WELCOMES YOU TO SUNDAY WORSHIP
October 25th, 2020; 9:00 AM
Also,
STREAMING LIVE VIA FACEBOOK
Pastor Chris Pfleegor
(*Indicates people standing, if you are able)
PREPARATION AND PRAISE
GREETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GATHERING PRAISE SONG “My Heart Is Yours” (Passion)
PRELUDE
We are excited that you are worshipping with Gethsemane today.
OPENING PRAYER
Our heavenly Father,
we your humble children invoke your blessing on us.
We adore you, whose name is love,
whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy,
whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness,
whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace,
whose service is perfect freedom,
and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life.
Unto you be all honor and all glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SCRIPTURE READING Liturgist: Judy
Thessalonians 2:1-4
L. The word of God for the people of God.
P. Thanks be to God
*HYMN #399 “Take My Life, and Let It Be”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Let us welcome the children: “Jesus Loves Me”.
“Jesus loves me! This I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Yes! Jesus loves me, Yes! Jesus loves me. Yes! Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so”.
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION (In unison after prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen
(Matthew 6:9-13)
SHARING LOVE & PEACE in PLACE
“For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink.
I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.” (Matt 25:35 NLV)
Praise and Worship:
“Lord, I Give You My Heart ”
“Scandal of Grace”
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SCRIPTURE READING Pastor Chris
Matthew 22:34-40
L. The Word of God for the people of God
P. Thanks be to God
SERMON “With All Our Hearts”
Fall Series: Family is Relationship: The Journey is Not Solitary
*What the Bible says about a family that cares for one another
RESPONSE TO THE WORLD
OFFERING
We ask that as you depart today, please place your gifts in the offering
plates in the back of the Sanctuary. We thank you and may God bless each of you.
*Doxology # 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
*HYMN #572 “Pass It On”
*SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING
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Today’s Bulletin in sponsored in Loving memory of our Son on his 50th Birthday Oct., 27, 1970 by his Parents Richard and Constance O’Dell Sr.
The basket of Flowers on the altar are in memory of a cherished Husband and Father, Don McDowell. Four years have passed since we have seen your face, heard your laughter and felt your touch and Love. You are Loved, missed, and mourned by many.
Anita, Jan, Drew, & Mark.
The Fireside basket of flowers in front of the altar are given in Loving Memory of Brandon Denochick,
by Mom-Renee, Dad-Greg, Ashley and Tyler.
Brandon we Love and miss you very much.
Gethsemane
TOGETHER SEEKING GOD
MAKING DISCIPLES
RENEWING THE WORLD
Please pray for our brothers & sisters in Christ from our fellow churches:
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Donation UMC, Huntingdon
Lake Park UMC, Lewistown
Dressler’s Ridge UMC, Mount Pleasant Mills
Linglestown Life UMC, Harrisburg
Gaston UMC, Yengema – Sierra Leone
Upper Strasburg UMC, Upper Strasburg
Hemlock Grove UMC, Greentown
Mount Pleasant UMC, Port Matilda
Williamstown UMC, Williamstown
Camptown UMC, Camptown
Greenwood UMC, Altoona
The Garden of Gethsemane’s Blessing’s, & Well Wishes
And CONGRATULAT
OUR PRAYERS OF LOVE AND CONCERN
Grieving families The families of: Mike Jozefik, Charles Burnett, Theresa “Batcho” DeGrasse, Dick Sanker, Bill Morlock, Dorothy Emigh, Paul Hoffner, Wilford Homman, Ann London, James Marker, Howard Lidgett,
Elizabeth Flood, Richard (Dick) Jones, Bill Shugarts, D J Rinehart, Shelly O’Neill, Sally Holt,
Personal or Health Concerns or Joy’s
Gary R. More tests, Steve Bell, Mary Homman, Kathy & Marvin Swoope,
Amy Churner, Vera Welker, Ruth Dunbar, Bettie Knepp, Carmela Burfield,
Pastor Vicki Beilfuss, Caleb Strouse, Jane Tornatore-Recouping from fall,
T. J. Hubler, Jean Welker, Andy Wilson, Ruth Hubler, Doretta,
Jeff Shugarts, Anita,
Angie Dincher, Sam Maines, Anita & Marisa,
Jerry Urish, Jeri, Kathy, John, Nancy, Bill, Gary, Doris & Clarence Hoffner,
Barb & Joe Dudak (health problems) Ron Beistline, June Haas,
Donna & Stan Sones, Darlene Kolesar,
Logan & Jace, Sam, Sophia, Bethany, Teri, Mike, Dave, Kristi, Jaxon, Kasi, John, Brandon, Mila, Laina, Donna, Brandon, Mary, & Tim.
Continued prayers for Leah Pelton, April, Bill & Jaime, Lorie,
Close Friends of Gethsemane, Wilma Sunderland, Krista, Lorrayne,
Elroy & Jane Dixon, Dorothy Andrews, April, Ethel Stonebraker,
Janet Dixon, Michelle, Donna Shimmel,
Long-Term Care
Mountain Laurel Personal Care & Rehab –Shirley Houdeshell
Local, National & World Prayer Requests
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY
Calm political procedures.
For Our nation, Safety from Covid.
Prayers for our Military Members
Ryan Lutz, Nate & Mary Burfield, Nate Kerlin, Sara Sabol, Regina Hayles
Tylan English, Eric Muir, Ben Handel, Buzzy Maines, Lucas Kristofits,
Dalton Foster, Seth Sankey, L G Smeal, Andrew Dawes,
Luke Kosut, Jake Shaw, Hunter Hayward, Foxx Curley.
Please contact the office if you have Friends or Family or situations that you would like to have added to the
weekly bulletin Prayer list.
One of gethsemane’s own, need’s help!! could it be you?
Help needed. One of our sisters in Christ, Helen Turley, needs someone to sit with her for 4 – 5 hrs a day while her daughter is working. She can get around by herself but needs just some reminders to take her medication and eat. The hours can be flexible with your schedule. This is a paid position. For more information, call her daughter, Leann, at 592-7298
*******************************************************”GIVE A LITTLE ENCOURGEMENT CLUB”
Please join the ” A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT CLUB”. Some of our church family and friends can’t be with us for worship, for many reasons. They still think about us and pray for us. We started sending cards before the Virus hit but now that we’re worshiping together again, it would be nice to continue that. For the month of September, let’s bless a little surprise to boost their spirits.
Pork & Doris Hoffner , 265 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale PA 16858
Bettie Knepp , 445 Old Rte 322, P O B0X 4, Wallaceton PA 16876
These are friends whom are unable to join us, and they would truly love to hear from friends here at Gethsemane.
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Visitation program for our families !
Think of the people around us who are our Church Family who are seriously challenged to get to do any needed shopping, to doctors, and to Church. Think of how an hour of our time would brighten their day. They love and need to reminisce and share. We’re building a team for visitation to these people. It would be for an HOUR or TWO a month. Please pray about joining the team. Call me at 345-6601, email me at ktowncamper@yahoo.com or message me on Facebook. I would love to talk to you about it. Thanks Robin Marshall. Please talk to Robin about this. We definitely have a need of this. People are truly lonely and feel left out of their Church and even society. A little conversation never hurt anyone and goes a long way for lonely people. BE A FRIEND!!!
OCTOBER 25, 2020 IS HUB OFFERING SUNDAYALL SAINTS SUNDAY – November 1st
If you would like someone remembered who has passed away during the last year (or recently), please give name and picture (if desired) to Jeff Ennis at the church office by Tuesday 10/27.
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Gethsemane remains open!!
We continue to be active in this time of pandemic.
We thank you all for your participation, and your prayers!
If you would like to connect to an existing ministry, give us a call to join up.
If you have an idea you would like to lead, that is wonderful!
Call or email Pastor Chris with your ideas.
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Defeat COVID-19 with the Three W’s
WASH YOUR HANDS
WEAR A MASK
WATCH YOUR DISTANCE
We strive to keep the church building clean,
and ready for ministry.
Please inform the church office when a meeting is scheduled,
so the custodians can clean the space afterwards.
We ask each gathering to keep a list of attendees.
Should someone become sick,
and contact tracing become necessary, we will need the list.
Also, please send your meeting minutes to Jeff,
so we can maintain the record for future leaders and committees.
Thank you for your leadership and discipline!
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Blooming news from the gethsemane garden circle
There will not be a fall bazaar this year due the need to plan now, but can’t with our future unknown.
We will be holding our soup sale.
@ $6.00 per Quart
Vegetable Beef, Chicken Noodle, Ham & Bean, and Stuffed Pepper.
Preorders due by Nov 2, 2020
Fun times (Work Days) November 12-13
Pick up day November 14, 2020
Order forms on the table at the door.
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NEW GARDEN CIRCLE NEWS.
The World Famous Gethsemane Fruit cakes are on the horizon.
Orders Due November 29; Work Days:(more) opportunities for fun! December 5, 7, & 8. Pick Up dates: Dec. 11-12 More details to follow.
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2020 Annual Church conference
The 2020 Annual Church Conference is scheduled for Sunday November 22nd, at 5:30pm. At this time, the conference will be held at theGethsemane Church. All members have a vote. Please mark your calendar.
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