Weekly announcements

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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 Care​​​​​Pastor 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 14​​​Nancy Hummel & Sue Folmar​Kelsey Carns

Sept 21​​​Michael & Shannon Tennis​Xavier Fackler

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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. 14

Mon​Sept 15​​Leadership Committee​​6 pm

Tue​Sept 16​​Servant Leadership Group​​7:30 pm

Tue​Sept 16​​Fingers of Faith​​​6 pm

Wed​Sept 17​​Senior Luncheon​​​1 pm

Wed​Sept 17​​Clothing Bank​​​9 -11 am

Wed​Sept 17​​Food Bank​​​9-11 am

Fri​Sept 19​​Supervisor’s meeting​​

Sat​Sept 20​​Baked Steak Dinner​​3 – 5 pm pickup

Sat​Sept 20​​Rev. Bodle installation​​4 pm

Mon ​Sept 22​​Day Care Meeting​​​6 pm​            ​

Tue​Sep 23​​Fingers of Faith​​​6 pm

Tue​Sept 23​​Servant Leadership Group​​7:30 pm

Wed​Sept 24​​Clothing Bank​​​9-11 am

Sun​Oct 28​​Nominations in Pastor’s office​6:30 pm

Sun​Oct 5​​Blessed to be a Blessing​​2 – 3:30 pm

Sat​Oct 11​​Christmas Child Packing Party​10 am – 1 pm

Sun​Oct 12​​Membership meeting in Pastor’s office​10:15 am

Mon​Oct 20​​After school program begins

Sat​Oct 25​​Roast Turkey Dinner​​3 – 5 pm pickup

Sun​Oct 26​​Trunk or Treat​​​4 – 5:30 pm

Sat​Nov 1​​Christmas Child Packing Party​10 am -1 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 Homman​​688 Sington Rd, Morrisdale, PA 16858

Bettie Knepp​​445 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 4:00pmTRUNK OR TREAT– October 26, 4-5:30 PM Donations of candy will be accepted up until the 26^th. There will be a cart in the vestibule for your donations.  Anyone wishing to have a trunk or would like to help, please contact Georgette or the church office.

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.

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.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING- Oct. 26 from 2 – 3:30. Contributions of baked goods would be appreciated.  Sign up sheet on bulletin board at entrance.

BECOME A MEMBER: October 12 after worship, Pastor Julia will be having informational meeting in her office, on becoming a member of our church. We would love to have you join us!

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.

PACKING PARTY FOR CHRISTMAS CHILD – October 11^th from 10 am to 1 pm. Come join the fellowship of filling boxes for the children of the world. 

GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

Prayer Concerns: Gloria; John; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Mike, Matt, Cait; Darrell for healing; Joy, Jim, Andrew; Gail, Chelsea; Debra; Joyce Ford; Drynn & John; Taylor & Ty; Derek & Liv; Broc & Molly; Kathy; Pam & Bill; Simcox family; Sonny, Renoe; Nancy, Terry, Duane; unspoken; Steve & family; Dory & Sandy; Gloria, Brenda; Jolene & Mike, Anthony; Jordan & Josh; Jake, Leona, Mona & Kenny; Erica, Josh & Molly; Mary Lee; Tim J.; Mike Beveridge; Jack & Sandy; Aunt Ginny & Ben Powell; traveling mercies from Indiana for family; Darla; Cindy; unspoken, Steve and family safe travels; Coudriet family; Allan & Eric; Donna & Stan; Deb, April, Marilyn & Erling; Mike, Jimmy, Joe, Janelle; unspoken Trunk or Treat; Lakelynn; Terri Shiflet; coworker, children returning to school and college; Janice; Asa & Leila; baby Atlas, Grandparents; Joann & Gary Miller; Jim Matson.

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: Congratulations Mia on having a baby boy (Tony). God bless you both. Praises to the birth of baby Alison. Congratulations mom and God bless you and baby. 

Church Lists: September 14-20, 2025 Christ UMC, Shippensburg *First UMC, Hollidaysburg *Leader Memorial UMC, Bo – Sierra Leone Trout Run UMC, Trout Run Wesley Chapel UMC, Lewistown South Gibson UMC, Uniondale