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WORSHIP
Worship Leader Josh Maines
Pianists Cathy Larson
Asa Carns
Sound Room Supervisor Josh Maines
Sound Room Staff Matt Eirich
CONTACT PERSONS
Pastoral Care Pastor Julia Piper
Daycare Director Amber Gisewhite
Church Secretary
Church Treasurer Janet Turner
Church Custodians Susan Marker
James Marker
CHURCH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Wayne Bambarger* Justin Croasmun
Mary Ann Crowell Tom Hampton
Bill Hummel Denny Knepp
Alan Larson Missy Maines
Garrett Miller * Stephanie Russell
Janet Turner *Daycare Board
Worship Helpers Greeters Acolyte
TODAY Don & Denise Cherry Braden Bush
March 2 Wayne & Marie Pentz Dominic Carns
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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?
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TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD
Welcome to Gethsemane
February 23, 2025
Sun. Feb. 23 Worship 9 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM
EASTER DRAMA meeting 2 pm
Mon. Feb. 24 Daycare Board 6 pm
Bookmobile in parking lot 2:15 – 4:30
Tues. Feb. 25 Fingers of Faith 5 pm
Wed. Feb. 26 Clothes Closet 9 am
Leadership Bible Study 6:30 pm
Sun. March 2 “The Chosen One” Study with Pastor Julia
Looking Ahead to March
Wed. March 5 Ash Wednesday 7 pm
Mon. March 10 M&M (Missions & Ministry) meeting 6 pm
Mon. March 10 After School Program begins 3:30 pm
Fri. March 14 Movie Night
Mon. March 17 Leadership Council 6 pm
Tue. March 18 Health & Safety Meeting 6 pm
Wed. March 19 Senior Luncheon 1 pm
Sun. March 23 WB Ministerium Lenten Service 3 pm
Mon. March 24 Daycare Meeting 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:
Calvin & Kathy Purnell 1526 Shimel Rd
Morrisdale, PA 16858
Penny & Gary Bickel 274 Carrs Lane
Morrisdale, PA 16858Gethsemane United Methodist Church seeks part-time Administrative
Assistant. 16-20 hours per week. Experience Preferred. For more information
call 814-345-6860 or email resume to gethsemanepastorallport@gmail.com
Must receive resume by March 1, 2025
Please join her family for a 90th birthday celebration in honor of
Bettie Knepp. It will be held in Gethsemane’s Hope Hall on
Sunday, March 2 from 2-4 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
No gifts, please.
Bible Study: Exploring the Life of Jesus Through The
Chosen during Sunday School (Following worship) Join us as we dive
into the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through the lens of the
television series The Chosen beginning March 2 (six week study). We
will watch a portion of the television show then have a brief discussion
of the corresponding scripture as we learn more about Jesus. Come join
us! Everyone welcome! First week we will meet in Hope Hall. Hope
to see you there!!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – March 4 from 5 to 7 pm at
Holy Trinity Lutheran, Lanse. Men’s Group is having their annual
Pancake Supper to benefit the West Branch Food Bank. In their
Fellowship Hall. Eat in or take out. Please spread the word.
You are invited to a Family-Friendly Ash Wednesday Worship Service
March 5 @ 7 pm.
Who: Everyone! Families, friends, and individuals of all ages.
You are invited to join us for a special Ash Wednesday service where everyone is
welcome-from the littlest ones to the wisest ones! Together, we will gather in
prayer, reflection, and worship to begin the Lenten Season.
This year we will also be doing a fun and meaningful activity during the service that
allows each home to take a special keepsake from the evening. It is a wonderful
way to bring a piece of the service into your family’s journey through Lent.
The West Branch Area Food Bank services 145 families every month.
They are looking for the following donations
Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, canned fruit.
Monetary donations are helpful too!!
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Joys and concerns Our country, Pastor Julia & Jeff Piper, Church ministries,
June Haas, Janet Larson, Arlene Hurtack, Connie O’Dell, Donna & Stan, Bob
& Lillian, Harold Carlson, Ron & Judy, Calvin, Jeff Shugarts, Bonnie, Rosie,
Charlene, Abby Danko, Mike, Penny, Kasey, Linda S, C.J. Coudriet, John
Bowman, Shirley Houdeshell, Kelsey Matchock, Topanga, Anna, Gary Bickel
This Week’s requests: Naydea, Benson, Sue, Spunk, Sandra, Cathy, Jim,
Sandy Williams (knee surgery), Matt, Caitlin, Mike, Dave Crain, Karen Dixon,
Julie, Mary Lee, Carol, Derek & family, Broc, Molly & kids, Joyce Ford, Brynn,
John & Kids, Ryan, Stacey, Mary Ann Moriarty, Nancy, Pam, Steve, Bill, Drew,
Nicki, Allan, Eric, Janice, John, Dave, Melanie & family, Sonny & Marisa, Lynn,
Bob, Sharon, Dave Anderson, Caleb, Sydney, Andrew, Phyllis, Taylor & family,
Debra, Doug Bell, Kathy, good test results, baby Oliver and family, Dana,
Donna, Stan, Bonnie, April, Mary, Marilyn, Erling, Alvin, local child with cancer,
Chase. Boyd, Darla, Howdy Connie, safe travels for Drew, unspoken (8)
Last Week’s requests: Kathy, Nikki, Allan, Eric, Janice, John, Sonny & Marissa,
Lynn, Dave, Melanie & family, Debra, Taylor & Ty, Derek, Ted, Patty, Penny,
Gary, Mary Lee, Carol, Drew, Nancy, Pam, Geno Dixon family, Caleb, Sydney,
Andrew, Phyllis, Brenda, Steve, Jolene, Mike, Barb, Rich, Jennifer, Broc & Molly
& kids, Brynn & kids, Shawn, Wayne, April & family, Mary, Justice, Gabby,
Bonnie, Boyd, Chase, Chad, Howdy, Mike, Matt, Caitlin, April, Mary, Marilyn,
Erline, Delaney, Easter Drama, Savanna & Lee Lanzoni & baby Oliver, new jobs
& good transition, our children, those traveling, those sick, unspoken
Praise: praise for the “Van Drivers” -Wayne B, Marie and Wayne P, Tom, and
Denise. They use their own vehicles to get a person to church
Prayers for Military Members Sgt. Brett Homman, Luke Burnisky, Markus
Hall, Ryan Lutz, Nate & Mary Burfield, 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. Please let the office know of any updates.
Prayers for Susquehanna Churches:
McAlisterville UMC, McAlisterville Coalmont UMC, Saxton New Era UMC, Wyalusing Charlestown UMC, Mercersburg Trinity Roaring Spring UMC, Roaring Spring Sterling UMC, Sterling
Valley St Marks UMC, Milroy
Linglestown Life UMC, Harrisburg
St Marys Bloserville UMC, Newville
Dallas UMC, Dallas
