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WORSHIP
Worship Leader Josh Maines
Pianists Cathy Larson
Asa Carn
Sound Room Supervisor Josh Maines
Sound Room Staff Matt Eirich
CONTACT PERSONS
Pastoral CarePastor Julia Piper
Daycare Director Amber Gisewhite
Church Secretary Nancy Bowman
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
Sept 7Tom & Sandy SimlerChristian Tennis
Sept 14Nancy Hummel & Sue FolmarKelsey 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?
_______________________________________________________ Tear off and please drop in the offering box or call the church office.TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD For those unable to join us in-person, the service will be live streamed at:
https://www.facebook.com/WSUMCLive/
Welcome to Gethsemane
Sept. 7
SunSep 7Happy Grandparents Day!
MonSep 8Ministry and Missions 6pm
TueSep 9Fingers of Faith6 pm
WedSep 10Clothing Bank9-11 am
MonSep 15Leadership Committee6 pm
TueSep 16Fingers of Faith6pm
WedSep 17Senior Luncheon1 pm
WedSep 17Clothing Bank9-11 am
WedSep 17Food Bank9-11 am
SatSep 20Baked Steak Dinner3-5 pm pickup
SatSep 20Rev. Bodle installation4 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 Sept. are:
Mary Homman688 Sington Rd, Morrisdale, PA 16858
Bettie Knepp445 Old Rt. 322 PO Box 4 Wallaceton, PA 16876
WELOME VISITORS!
We’re so glad you’re here today! If you’re visiting with us, please take a moment to complete a Welcome Card (located in pews) and place it in the offering box located at the back of the sanctuary. If you haven’t yet received a Welcome Packet, we’d love to connect with you — please see the pastor after the service so we can personally greet you and provide one. Thank you for joining us!
Rev. Dr. Michelle R. Bodle’s Installation, as our new District Superintendent, will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at West Side UMC (317 Nichols Street, Clearfield, PA) at 4:00pm
Baked Steak Dinner Fundraiser will be Sept. 20. Price is $15. Call church office for reservations.
GREETING CARD MINISTRY The greeting card ministry has been started. We have cards but are in need of stamps. When putting someone on the prayer list for an upcoming surgery or death in family, please include the last name.
NEW PHONE NUMBERS/ADDRESSES/EMAILS– Please if you have gotten a new phone number or discontinued a land line or received a new address or email address write it down and put it in the basket for the office.
JJ POWELL-Anyone that gets their fuel from JJ Powell can request them to connect you to Gethsemane Church donation account and they will donate 3 cents for every gallon purchased.
If you would like to sponsor the bulletin in honor/memory of someone or some event, the cost is $20. Please call church office 814-345-6860 with the information for the bulletin.
ZOOM STUDY- “Called to Journey, Called to Welcome; A Biblical Perspective on Immigration. September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 from 7 to 8 pm. Email: Rev. Hosier @ Ihosier@susumc.org to register & to receive the ZOOM link.
NOW HIRING
The Susquehanna Conference is looking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Mountain Valley District (formerly the State College District). This position supports the ministries of the District Superintendent (DS), the Assisting Elder (AE), and the pastors and churches of their district in order to fulfill the vision of the Susquehanna Conference. Further details may be found in the job description. Interested candidates should send their application and resume to apply@susumc.org.
If you would like to purchase flowers for the altar for Sunday morning worship, there is a sign-up sheet on bulletin board by sanctuary entrance.
Then please call church office 814-345-6860 and give the information for the bulletin.
The WEST BRANCH AREA FOOD BANK COMMITTEE is seeking donations during the months of October, November, & December of the following items: boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, noodles & canned gravy. These items will help us provide Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to our recipients. Blessings and THANK YOU for your continued support.
Mary Ann Moriarity, Food Bank Coordinator.
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: Pastor Julia and Jeff; Nicki, Allan, Eric, Janice, John, Dave, Melanie & family; Bob & Sharon; Sonny & Marisa; Joyce Ford; Gloria English; Brandi Turner, MAH, Caitlin; Charlene (Pauline’s sister); Wayne, April, & family; Mary, Justice, and family; Joy, Andrew, Sue; Joyce, Steve & family; Pam, Bill, Nancy; Kathy Mohnal; Georgette, Jeff; Broc & Molly; Dave, Tyra, Mia; Drew, Coudriet family; June, Arlene, Shirley; Bob & Lillian; Janet, Phyllis, Jane; Andrew, Caleb, Sydney; Brenda & Steve; Anthony, Mona & Kenny; Jolene & Mike, Gloria; Jake, Leona; Josh, Molly, Erica; Jordan & Josh; unspoken; Cindy; Darla; Deb; Brynn & John; Ginny, Ben, Leslie, Nancy; Joanne & Gary safe travels; Taylor & Ty; Derek & Liv; Fae, Jimmy, Janelle & unspoken; Ben & Arizona, Jim Matsen.
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.
Praises: YMCA summer lunch program would like to thank Gethsemane UMC. Happy Birthday Harold Carlson.
Church Lists: September 7-13, 2025. Osceola Mills UMC, Osceola Mills Mount Zion Wyoming UMC, Harding Klinesgrove UMC, Sunbury Wolfsburg UMC, Bedford Hopewell Cumberland UMC, Newburg Altar Flowers
The Altar flowers are in loving memory of
Anita McDowell.
