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TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD Welcome to Gethsemane
Worship Leader Pianists
Sound Room Supervisor Sound Room Staff
CONTACT PERSONS Pastoral Care Daycare Director Church Secretary Church Treasurer Church Custodians
Josh Maines Cathy Larson
Asa Carns
Josh Maines Matt Eirich
Austin Silver
Pastor Julia Piper Amber Gisewhite
Juanita Wilson Janet Turner Susan Marker James Marker
Wayne Bambarger* Justin Croasmun Bonnie Hollis
Bill Hummel Garrett Miller *
Daycare Board February 11, 2024 CHURCH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Penny Bickel, President Missy Maines
Mary Ann Crowell
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Dennis Knepp Alan Larson Janet Turner
Greeters: Today
02/18/24
Joan & Gary Rothrock
Joanne & Garrett Miller
WORSHIP
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The flowers on the altar
are in remembrance of my wonderful,
loving mother,
Anita McDowell.
She will celebrate her heavenly birthday February 16th. I mourn and miss her deeply. Daughter, Jan
The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of,
Anita McDowell
Our Mother (Mom) and Grandmother on her birthday February 16th
from: Drew, Nicki, Melanie & Grandsons
Mon. Feb. 12 Wed. Feb. 14 Fri. Feb. 16 Sun. Feb. 18 Mon. Feb. 19
Tues. Feb. 20 Wed. Feb. 21
Sat. Feb. 24 Sun. Feb. 25 Sun. Mar. 3 Sat. Mar. 9
Ministries & Mission
Ash Wednesday 7 pm & Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Dinner PastorSueRadel@GUMC 3pm Leadership Council 6 pm
DayCare Board 6 pm
Food Bank & Clothes Closet 9 – 11 pm Sr.Luncheon 1pm
BakedSteakDinner Pickup 3-5:30
Pastor Vicki Beilfuss @ Good Shepherd
Pastor Cliff Johnston @ Holy Trinity- Lanse
Laity Celebration at Mount Nittany UMC 10 am.
6 pm
“GIVE A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT CLUB”
WE ALL NEED A PICKER UPPER NOW & THEN. Let’s send a Little Blessing with a card.
Our Encouragement Members for the month of February are:
GETHSEMANE ‘S PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Joys and concerns Our country, Pastor Julia & Jeff Piper, families, Church ministries, families grieving, Donna & Stan, Bob & Lillian, June Haas, Shirley Houdeshell, Ryan & Allison Parks, Dorothy Andrews, Anna, Harold, Denny, Rosie, Charlene, Ron & Rhonda, Ron & Judy Rothrock, Arlene, Jeri Burge, Janet Larson, Harold, Janice Parks, Abby Danko, Mike Yedlosky, Wendy, Penny, Dan Luzier, Kasey, Myrna McDowell, Linda S, C.J. Coudriet, Topanga.
This Weeks requests: Nicki, Allan, Eric, Dave, Melanie, Ethan, Elliott, George Witherite- heart surgery, Delanie & Ethan, Steve, Mary Ann, Ted Williams family with his passing, Dana Bean, Donna, unspoken, Nancy, Bill, Geri, Steve, Bill, Terry, Pam, unspoken, Gary & Joanne, Kelly , Abby, Penny, Ron, numerous classmates who had surgeries, Charlene, Don,, Donna & Stan, Bonnie, April, Kimberly, Deb, Unspoken, Marilyn & Erling, Sarah Walstrom, Angie, Steve, Anthony, Brandon, Brother, family, Louann & Louie, Ron T., Noah Ryder, Barb Cowder, & Brittany Hall
Last Week’s request: Phyllis Bush- health concerns, Mark, Gary, Spunk, Mike, Bernice, Mike Yedloskey, Easter Drama & participants, Steve-treatments, ny, Brother, family, Penny – health concerns, Bryan & kids, Steve & Deb (healing), Bonnie, Peyton, cancer patients, Penny Kyler, Ron Kyler, Richard. John & family.
Praises:Garrett-goodlabresults. GeorgeWitherite-surgerywentwell.
Prayers for Military Members Markus Hall, Ryan Lutz, Nate & Mary Burfield, Nate Kerlin, Sara Sabol, Tylan English, Eric Muir, Ben Handel, Lucas Kristofits, Dalton Foster, Andrew Dawes, LG Smeal, Luke Kosut, Jake Shaw, Hunter Hayward, Foxx Curley, Kendra Knepp, Zachary Coudriet, Anthony Guglielmi, & Noah Ryder.
Prayers for Susquehanna Churches:
All of our churches in our Conference … Our Conference Camp Centers …
All of our Sierra Leone Partner Churches … Our Bishops … Our Global Church.
Bettie Knepp June Haas
P.O. Box 4 Walleceton, PA 16876
P.O. Box 551
250 Dogwood Drive, Rm 533 Philipsburg, PA 16866
Celebration of Laity– March 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Flier on Bulletin Board in the foyer/ welcome area.
Come out and celebrate what churches are doing in the ministry.
CHECK OUT THE 2024 CAMP & RETREATS POSTER in the foyer/welcome area of the church. Registration is open for this year.
GUMC Daycare is taking order for Adler’s Market Sandwich Fundraiser
Sign up sheets are in the foyer/welcome area of the church. Last day to order is Feb. 25th, and Delivery date is March 5th. No need to cook that night!
CheckouttheDayCareAmazonaccountWishList https://a.co/7HHMhOI
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Gethsemane Cares!!! Update Us!!!
Let us know what you are concerned about–people you haven’t seen in worship for a while, upcoming surgeries, family needs, shut-ins, any concerns? _______________________________________
Tear off and please drop in the offering box or call the church office.
2024 Lenten Worship Series
Jesus Calls O’er the Tumult
Our West Branch Churches have five opportunities to worship and fellowship together on the five Sundays in Lent.
Sign up by February 29th Easter is March 31, 2024.
The Easter Drama will be March 22, March 23 and March 24. interested in being involved, please contact Georgette. Prepare to be blessed and be a blessing!
February 18, 2024 Sunday @ 2:00 pm There will be a General meeting in the sanctuary for all those who want to participate in this year’s Easter Drama. We will go over general information, hand out practice schedules and try on costumes.
February 25, 2024 Sunday @ 1:00 pm – There is a meeting for some strong individuals to help set the stage for the Easter drama. Could use these individuals also during drama practices and the performances.
February 25, 2024 Sunday @ 2:00 pm – There will be a costume fitting for cast members.
Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 17
Pastor Sue Radel at Gethsemane UMC, Morrisdale
Pastor Vicki Beilfuss at Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Hawk Run Pastor Cliff Johnston at Holy Trinity, Lanse
Pastor Julia Piper at Bethany Retreat Chapel, Frenchville
Sr. Suzanne Thibault at Gethsemane UMC.
Then on Palm Sunday (March 24) Gethsemane UMC will produce their annual Easter Drama, “Cradle to the Cross.”
Small groups would like to start up in the new year. Those who are interested,pleasecontactJulieBrooke. Lookingforleaders&studyideasfor the groups. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board in foyer.
Centre Hill Cemetery Meeting February 12, 2024
Room #3 (next to foyer- front entry) 6:30 pm
The West Branch Area Food Bank services 120 families every month. They are looking for the following donations – February – Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. There is always a need for non-perishable items, such as canned fruit or vegetables, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, boxed meals, bags of sugar. You may also give a monetary donation.
West Branch School is collecting unopened cereal boxes for their domino event in March. More to come!!!!!!!!
Jaffa Shrine Circus Bus Trip
April 13
Please sign up for tickets and the bus
First 44 will be able to sit together.
Kids are to be free- while tickets last – Charge for Adults (approx. $20.00) Plan to leave church @ 11:00 am
Church Dinner –
February 24
Was advertised as Roast Beef Get your tickets before we sell out!!!!
But now is Baked Steak Dinner
Pickup 3-5:30
TODAY!!
(Feb. & Apr.)
Audit time! Committees/programs please turn in your financial records to the church office by February 11, 2024 , TODAY: Any questions please contact Denise Cherry at 814-762-6774
Sign up for the Valentine’s Dinner For Friday February 16th
Bring you sweetheart or come alone! $20.00/ Couple or $10.00 for single
Did you get everything on your calendar?????
Anyone
