Weekly announcements
Worship Leader Josh Maines
Pianists Cathy Larson,
Amanda Woods
Sound Room Supervisor Josh Maines
Sound Room Staff Santana Maines
Matt Eirich
CONTACT PERSONS
Pastoral Care Chris Pfleegor
Daycare Director Joy Billings
Church Secretary Jeff Ennis
Church Treasurer Janet Turner
Church Custodians Susan Marker, Pam & Tom Hampton
CHURCH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Penny Bickel, PresidentBarb Cowder*Justin Croasman Michael EirichKim HublerTed Hubler* Alan LarsonJudy Larson, Secretary RJ MeyersWayne PentzJanet Turner Wayne Bambarger*Don Cherry**Daycare Board
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11-22-20 is HUB Offering Sunday
WEST BRANCH MINISTERIUM ANNUAL
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
SUNDAY NOV 22,@ 7:15 pm
The link for the service: https://youtu.be/tuC6ww1-Bu4
It will premiere at 7:15 pm because YouTube will not allow me to schedule for 7
Pastor Chris Pfleegor will bring the message.
Gethsemane Announcements
11/22/2020
TOGETHER SEEKING GOD
MAKING DISCIPLES
RENEWING THE WORLD
Please pray for our brothers & sisters in Christ from our fellow churches:
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Asbury UMC, Altoona
Covenant UMC, Lock Haven
Klinesgrove UMC, Sunbury
Zion UMC, East Prospect
Monghere UMC, Monghere – Sierra Leone
MaSiaka UMC, MaSiaka – Sierra Leone
Abrahamsville UMC, Damascus
Woodvale UMC, Wood
Salladasburg UMC, Salladasburg
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Reaching out to those that cannot attend church in person!
If any of our Parishioners are aware of Church family, neighbors, friends, other members of your families, etc that cannot attend Church or events in person, Gethsemane now has a way of including those folks. If you have anyone that you think of, who would appreciate receiving the weekly bulletin, please give me (Jeff) a call in the office @ 345-6860. We now send the weekly bulletins to shut-ins, those incapacitated, those that have no transportation and that stay in touch with the office. This feature is truly welcomed by those that receive it every week. Please get me names and addresses of those friends and family members whom we can reach out to, so we can include those that may feel left out. Bless you all.
HOLIDAY DINNER
Christmas
Our very own West Branch Food Pantry will be giving out Holiday Meal boxes for Christmas dinner this year to the 100 plus clients they serve now. Some outside Sources have made it possible to purchase Ham’s for Christmas which will brighten the Holidays for many folks that otherwise may not have had the opportunity.
We in the food bank do need a little bit of help from our friends and families of Gethsemane. There are a few things that we are still short of to meet the needs of the Christmas Distribution for the Holiday meal. We truly hope that help is in the air.
We are in need of: Instant Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Noodles and Sweet Potatoes. Hams will be here in time for Christmas.
Would you be able to help out, if so, please bring your food items to church with you and place them next to the cloakroom. The items would be needed before December 2. We are very proud of our Church and our Church family and how we all work together. God Bless you all and Thank you so much.
ATTENTION ** ATTENTION ** ATTENTION
Any time you use a water source here in the Church building,
please check them before you exit the building. The dishwasher Sprayer does leak heavily at times, and it is hot water that is leaking.
We do have some spigots that do leak heavy and gone unnoticed it can drastically increase our charged water consumption. We do have a couple toilets that seem to stick and sometimes do not shut off and are leaking water constantly. Our other concern of leaks is in the Kitchen dishwasher room. Please check that before leaving.
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2020 Annual Church conference
The 2020 Annual Church Conference is THIS EVENING, NOVEMBER 22, @ 5:30 PM. At this time, the conference will be held at the Gethsemane Church. All members have a vote. Please don’t read this and say to yourself, this isn’t for me. It is very fulfilling to actually know about workings of the Methodist Church’s operations. Please come.
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“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 November, let’s bless a little surprise to boost their spirits.
June Haas 225 Dogwood Fr, Philipsburg PA 16866
Ethel StoneBraker P O Box 252 Morrisdale PA 16858
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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“THIS VIRUS IS BECOMING EXTREMELY SERIOUS”
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!
Visitation program for our families !
Think of the people around us who are our Church Famiy 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.comor 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!!! This post will be a permanent bulletin fixture here, as we must always be available for our less fortunate Sisters and Brothers.
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Gethsemane’s Blessing’s, & Well Wishes
And CONGRATULATIONS
Hi R J. Your Gethsemane fellow parishioners would like to sincerely extend to you a really nice, relaxing and enjoyable Birthday today. Hoping you have some laughs, good food and definitely a lot of love. Happy Birthday R J.
Have a safe, healthy, fun, and Happy Thanksgiving Y’all.
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, that you would like to lead, that is wonderful!
Call or email Pastor Chris with your ideas.
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SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS
TREASURES FOR CHILDREN
Gethsemane will once again participate in the Salvation Army Christmas Treasures for Children. It has been extremely successful here for many years.
We have our Tree in the Welcome area with children’s name tags attached to it. Please take a name tag and write your name next to that child on the clipboard on the table. There are also tags for toy ideas and tags for clothing ideas. Please bring UNWRAPPED gifts with the tag attached, to the Church by Sunday December 13.
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ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
Due to the recent rise in Covid cases, Fingers of Faith will be cancelled until further notice
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OUR COOKIE ELVES NEED A LITTLE HELP
In past years, we would deliver cookies to first responders and businesses that were open on Christmas. Because Covid precautions, we can’t do it this year. Instead, we would like to fill boxes with individually wrapped items like crackers, cookies, fruit snacks, etc. We are asking for monetary donations to help fill the boxes. It’s important, especially now, that we let these men and women know how much we appreciate their service to our community. Please put donations in an marked envelope in our collection box or mail to the church
The Year 2020
What could one possibly have to say about the year we’ve had and are experiencing, that hasn’t been said ten trillion times already? This year has brought us a pandemic (we all know what that is now), it brought us excruciating Political propaganda that made us all ill at one point or another. We’ve been taught the importance of masks and how they can help save lives. And now we must wear them almost 24/7. REMEMBER—-SATAN—! He’s been able to infiltrate us with this evil and now the pain of what he’s done makes us very vulnerable to everything negative. It is extremely important that we never lose sight of what GOD has done for us and is doing for us through this Pandemic. I know how tragic this has been worldwide, but SATAN doesn’t own us. Being able to give thanks to GOD is what’s most important to us. Many folks feel lost and drained, now that we’ve endured so much this year.
FRIENDS, WE ABSOLUTELY DO HAVE AND WILL HAVE , SO
VERY MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR, THIS THANKSGIVING, AND ALWAYS. GOD LOVE’S US UNCONDITIONALLY, NEVER DOUBT THAT. CHECK OUT THE MANYTHANKS OFFERED BY A FEW OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY
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FAMILY
Old and new friends. Good health
Thankful for God’s grace and peace
he gives me & feeling his presence.
Especially in my troubled times. I am
also Thankful for my family & friends.
I am thankful that GOD brought I am thankful ( as the old
my wife into my life, and for her hymn goes) that “Jesus Paid
loving care during my many illnesses It All, All to Him I Owe! I
over the past 10 years. also thank God for the Blessings of family, friends and our Pastor and his wife–” “MY LIFE” and the freedom to worship
in this Beautiful Church.
We are thankful that we are able to get around, come to church, see our grandkids, celebrate life, eat fairly normal, go places, and most of all to help others that are struggling. We at times have been selfish, but we pray every day, to be there for everyone and help them. We thank God always for protecting us.
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THE GARDEN CIRCLE NEWS.
The World Famous Gethsemane Fruit cakes are now on sale. We have exactly weeks (21 days) to sell more than we did last year.
Come on Gethsemane let’s get this Christmas train rolling. We can do this and you all know we can. Let’s make a little history.
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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Gethsemane’s Famous Pies are also on sale now!
$10.00 each, eight to choose from. Better than any Pies you can buy.
Apple, Chocolate Cream, Coconut Creme, Lemon Meringue, Peanut Butter Creme, Pecan, Pumpkin, & Strawberry. This is one of top fundraisers.
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THE PIE MAKING WILL BE 11/23–11/24 IN THE KITCHEN. WE WILL NEED APPROX 14 BEAUTIFUL SOULS TO HELP. THE PIE BOSS SAYS, I’M NOT ALLOWED TO SELL ANY UNLESS I CAN RECRUIT ENOUGH HELPERS TO MAKE THEM. I CAN SELL 100 PLUS PIES IF Y’ALL WILL COME FOR A COUPLE HOURS ON PIE MAKING DAYS AND HELP GET THEM WHIPPED UP. PLEASE TRY,,, LADIES AND GENTS. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SELL A BIG BUNCH. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, ALL TOLD WE CAN SELL 200 PLUS PIES. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HERE IN THE OFFICE, IF ANY OF YOU CAN HELP, EVEN IF IT’S JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS.. THAT IS A BIG HELP.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW JEFF, 345-6860
Please, we still need about four people to help..
Gethsemane United Methodist Church
Fall Thanksgiving Pie Sale
As a way to provide funds for the upkeep of the Allport Cemetery,
the Gethsemane United Methodist Church will be selling pies that
will be ready for pickup Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020. The pies will be made at the church and will be $10.00 each. Any questions, call church office 814-345-6860.
Orders are due TODAY 11/22/20
All orders and monies should be given to Jeff Ennis or placed in the offering plate. Make checks payable to Gethsemane U.M. Church. You may also mail your order and payment to: Gethsemane UM Church, PO BOX 185, Allport PA 16821
Pies will be available for pick up on
Wednesday, Nov 25th from 2- 6 pm
Name ________________________________________
Phone Number _________________________________
Total # of Pies____________ Total Price ____________
_______ Apple _______ Chocolate
_______ Coconut Cream _______ Lemon Meringue
_______ Peanut Butter______ Pecan
_______ Pumpkin _______ Strawberry
Pastor Chris & Judy
The staff of Gethsemane Daycare
Janet & Jeff, office staff
Susie, Pam & Tom Custodial Staff
Josh & Santana, Worship Leader & Production Staff
Georgette & Matt Praise Group singer & Drummer
Extend to you how much
