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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  ​

Nov2​​​Gary & Joanne Rothrock​​Christian Tennis

Nov 9​​​JoAnn & Garrett Miller​​Kelsey 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

November 2, 2025

Mon​Nov 3​​Begin to secure orders for fruitcakes and pies

Mon​Nov 3​​After school program ​​​ 3:30 pm

Tue​Nov 4​​Fingers of Faith​​​​ 6:00 pm

Tue​Nov 4​​Bible Study​​​ ​7:00 pm

Wed​Nov 5​​Clothing Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Wed​Nov 5​​Food Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Sat​Nov 8​​Operation Christmas Child Packing Party​11am- 1 pm

Mon​Nov 10​​After school program 

Tue​Nov 11​​Hospitality Meeting​​​ 5:00 pm

​​​Pastor’s office

Tue​Nov 11​​Fingers of Faith​​​​ 6:00 pm

Tue​Nov 11​​Bible Study​​​​ 7:00 pm

Wed​Nov 12​​Clothing Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Sat​Dec 6​​The Polar Express Café with Santa​3- 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 Nov.. are:

Jim Matson​​64 Ivy Lane​​Philipsburg, PA 16866

William & Fay Winters​629 Schoonover Rd.​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.

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.

GREETING CARD MINISTRY The greeting card ministry has started.  We have cards but need 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.

CHRISTMAS CHILD PACKING PARTY- November 8. 11 am to 1 pm. Please come, there are lots of things for packing.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

DON’T MISS “THE POLAR EXPRESS” CAFÉ WITH SANTA- 

Dec.6  3 to 6 Movie, cookie decorating, Crafts, Coloring, Hot Chocolate (Coffee’s for mom and dad), popcorn, pretzels and candy. YUM!!  Prizes too!!

DISH CLOTHS- For Sale.  See Bonnie Hollis.

PIES- It’s time to buy pies for Thanksgiving.  Pies are made here at the church and cost $10 each.  Orders are due Nov. 19. Pick up day will be November 23. Extra order forms are in the Welcome Area.

Thanks to all who donated candy for Trunk or Treat.

GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

Prayer ConcernsPray for all those unspoken on peoples minds; prayers for all those traveling; John &Drew and families; Joy, Jim Chelsea; T; Bob, Andrew, Zayden; Chad, Mell, Bickel family; Suzanne; Pastor Julia and Jeff; Our country; Nicki, Allan, Eric, Jamice, John, Dave, Melanie & family; Sonny Coudriet; Bob & Sharon; Judy Rothrock; Taylor, Cait, Matt; Janice, Kyle; Deb & Gloria; Bill, Pam, Nancy, Chris Duane & Terry Kathy Mohnall Steve & family Doug & Sandy Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Mona & ken, Anthony, Brenda, Steve, Jordan Josh; Josh, Molly, Erica, Jake, Leona, Gloria, Connie; Renee; Mary Lee; Linda’ Gail, Tyra, Eleanor; Rose, Mary Deliman; Janet Rothrock; Gary, Kristen, Deb; Anitra; Adult children; Jerry, Sharon Matson; Heather Williams.

Prayers for All Military Members   Active and Retired.

PraisesPraises to God for everything. Praises for all the families that attended Trunk or Treat.  It was a wonderful time. Praises for all the people that are coming forward to help the Bickel family.  

​    Altar Flowers

In memory of Lynn Coudriet. Presented

By his Gethsemane Church family.Church Lists: November 2-8, 2025 Please be in prayer for: Hoffman UMC, Trout Run Fairview McConnellsburg UMC, Harrisonville Mt Zion UMC, Olanta Immanuel-Wesley UMC, Lykens Bethel UMC, Avoca Camp Penn Camp & Retreat Center, Waynesboro