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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  ​

Oct 19​​​Ron & Ronda Natalie​​XavierFackler

Oct 26​​​Dick & Wilda​​​Isabella 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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Tear off and please drop in the offering box or call the church office.

TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD

Welcome to Gethsemane

October 19, 2025

Mon​Oct 20​​After school program begins

Mon​Oct 20​​Leadership​​​ 6:00 pm

Tue​Oct 21​​Fingers of Faith​​​ 6:00 pm

Tue​Oct 21​​Bible Study​​​ 7:00 pm

Wed​Oct 22​​Clothing Bank​​​ 9-11 am

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

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

Mon​Oct 27​​Day Care Meeting​​ 6;00 PM

Mon​Oct 27​​After school program 

Tue​Oct 28​​Fingers of Faith​​​ 6:00 pm

Tue​Oct 28​​Bible Study​​​ 7:00 pm

Wed​Oct 29​​Clothing Bank​​​ 9-11 am

Mon​Nov 3​​Beginning of fruitcake and pies

*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 Oct.. are:

Shirley Houdeshell​Mt Laurel, 700 Leonard Street

​​​Clearfield, PA 16830

Stan and Donna Sones​2558 Deer Creek Road

​​​Morrisdale, PA 16858

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!

BIBLE STUDY – Life is full of moments when we need clear direction.
How do we know which way to turn when we come to a fork in the road? The book of James gives us simple, powerful guidance on how to live wisely. Come grow wise with us on Tuesday nights at 7 PM. We’d love to grow wiser with you!TRUNK OR TREAT– October 26, 4-5:30 PM   Donations of candy will be accepted up until the 26th. 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.

GETHSEMANE UMC VAN FOR SALE: 2012 Ford E350 Super Duty passenger van; XLT. Automatic transmission, V8, RWD. Max seating 15. If interested, see Pastor Julia or inquire at church office.  

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.

USED INK CARTRIDGES: Have any that need recycled?  There is a box in the sanctuary closet where you can place them.  

NOTES FOR NANCY Need to give information to the church secretary, Nancy. There is a basket on the Welcome Center.  Please put your info there.  

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 Notes for Nancy basket.

BIRTHDAYS- If I have missed anyone’s birthday, I’m sorry.  Please put a note in secretary’s basket with name and date of birthday.  

MT. LAUREL BINGO ITEMS– If you would like to contribute some items for bingo prizes for the residents of Mt. Laurel, please put them in the cart at the back of the sanctuary.

ALL SAINTS DAY- For All Saints Day this year will be honoring all loved ones that passed between 11/1/2024 to 10/31/25. There is a sign up sheet on the Welcome table for you to put your loved ones name and date of loss.  Thank you. If you need assistance, please let the secretary or pastor know.

GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

Prayer ConcernsNicki, Allan, Eric, Janice, John, Dave, Melanie & family ;Bob & Sharon , family; Sonny Coudriet; Matt, Cait, Tay; Lauren Emmie; Gloria and Deb; Charlene; Jane T; Jim Matson; Joy, Jim, Chelsea, Bob, Andrew, T, Tandi; Beverly O’Connor; Gary; Bill & Pam; Mary Lee ; Scott Sharpless; Gail; Jerry & Sharon Matson; Gretchen Williams; Broc & Molly; Deb; hurt football players; Melanie T; Donna & Stan, Deb; Marilyn & Erling; April & Bonnie; Susan R; Drew McDowell; Lily & Logan; Brynn & John; Taylor & Ty; Kathy Mohnal; Gail RABING; Sharon, Bob, Uncle Sony loss of Marisa; John & family Jim Maton; Penny ; Howdy’s pup Rocky; Trunk or Treat ; Janice; Paul Lumadue (Josh’s grandfather); Josh’s campaign; Walt.

Prayers for All Military Members   Active and Retired.

PraisesPraises for the 2 prayer shawls that were given this week.  Praises for anyone that has gotten good test results.  That’s always good news!  Praises for  the seniors that participated in senior night games.  

Church Lists: October 19-25, 2025 Christ Community UMC, Selinsgrove Black Oak UMC, Port Matilda Violet Hill UMC, York Faith UMC,