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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
Oct 26Dick & WildaIsabella Carns
Nov2Gary & Joanne RothrockChristian Tennis
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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 26, 2025
SunOct 26Trunk or Treat 4 – 5:30 pm
MonOct 27Day Care Meeting 6;00 PM
MonOct 27After school program
TueOct 28Fingers of Faith 6:00 pm
TueOct 28Bible Study 7:00 pm
WedOct 29Clothing Bank 9-11 am
SatNov 1Charge Conference Meeting 1:00 pm
Calvary UMC/West Decatur
MonNov 3Beginning of fruitcake and pies
MonNov 3After school program
TueNov 4Fingers of Faith 6:00 pm
TueNov 4Bible Study 7:00 pm
WedNov 5Clothing Bank 9-11 am
WedNov 5Food Bank 9-11 am
SatNov 8Packing Party11am to 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 Oct.. are:
Shirley HoudeshellMt Laurel, 700 Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Stan and Donna Sones2558 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!
DO YOU HAVE A FREEZER- The food bank is in need of a small chest or upright freezer. Please, if you would like to donate one, contact the church office or Maryann.TRUNK OR TREAT– TODAY, 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.
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.
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.
CHARGE CONFERENCE MEETING- 1 pm, Nov 1 @ the Calvary Church in West Decatur.
CHRISTMAS CHILD PACKING PARTY- November 8. 11 am to 1 pm
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: Family of Lottie Maines; Nicki, Allan, Eric, Janice, John, Dave, Melanie & family; Sonny Coudriet; Paul Lumadue; Joy, Jim, Chelsea, T, Bob; Andrew; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice, & family; Asa ; Leila Carns, Leila Carns; Sonny Renoe; Gail, Tyra; Jeff Lukens family; Bill Wilson; Pam Hummel, Chris Dotts; Erica & Stu; Dereck & Liv; Connie, Gloria, Anthony; Brenda, Steve, Mona & Ken; Jordan & Josh; Josh, Molly & Erica; families traveling; Jerry, Sharon Motson, Gretchen Williams; Dre, Shannon Rothrock; Sharon Remar; Gloria & Deb from clothing bank; Matt, Cait, Tay; Janice; Penny Bickle; Jim Matson; Donna, Stan, Deb; Marilyn, Erling, Bonnie, April; Howdy; Eddie Walls family; Bernices family & friends. Trunk or Treat and all those involved.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises: Praises for all those having good tests results and successful surgeries. That is always a relief and blessing. Gethsemane is very blessed to be a devoted family.
Church Lists: October 26 – November 1, 2025 CrossPoint UMC, Harrisburg Lakeville UMC, Lakeville Asbury UMC, Altoona Niles Valley UMC, Wellsboro Kerr Addition UMC, Clearfield
