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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  ​

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

Nov 16​​​Tom & Pam Hampton​​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? 

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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 9, 2025

Mon​Nov 10​​After school program ​​​ 3:30 pm

Mon​Nov 10​​Missions and Ministry​​​ 6-7:30 pm

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

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

Tue​Nov 11​​SPRC meeting​​​​6 pm

Tue​Nov 11​​Bible Study​​​ ​ 7:00 pm

Wed​Nov 12​​Clothing Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Thurs​Nov 13​​Walking with Christ​​​ 6-7:30 pm

Mon​Nov 17 ​​Leadership Council​​​ 6 pm

Tue​Nov 18​​Fingers of Faith​​​​ 6:00 pm

Tue​Nov 18​​Bible Study​​​​ 7:00 pm

Wed​Nov 19​​Food Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Wed​Nov 19​​Clothing Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Wed​Nov 19​​Senior Luncheon​​​1 pm

Thurs​Nov 20​​Walking with Christ​​​ 6-7:30 pm

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

Jane Tornatore​​4572 Deer Creek 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.

WALKING WITH GRACE- This is a 6-week walking ministry every Thursday night from 6-7:30 pm.  We will be walking in the gym.  All ages and fitness levels are welcome.  

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-NDDON’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 26. Extra order forms are in the Welcome Area.

It’s time to order Gethsemane FRUITCAKES.  These cakes are full of walnuts, Brazil nuts, dates and maraschino cherries.  Cost is $12 each.  Order forms are in the Welcome Area.  Last day to order is Sunday, Nov. 30.  You may place your order form in the offering box or put in Nancy’s box on Welcome Center.  You may also give it to Cathy Larson.

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; Bickel family; Suzanne; Pastor Julia and Jeff; Our country; Nicki, Allan, Eric, Jamice, John, Dave, Melanie & family; Sonny Coudriet; Bob & Sharon; Judy & Ron Rothrock; Taylor, Cait, Matt; Janice, Kyle; Deb & Gloria; Bill, Pam, Nancy, Kathy Mohnall Steve & family Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Janice Parks; Donna, stan, Melissa, Topanga, Marilyn, Erling; Darlene K. Jim Matson; Lillian & Bob; Mary Lee; Gar R; Linda S; Suzanne; David Soltesz family Fred FergusonSonny Renoe; Asa Carns; Leila Carns; Deb Kolesar ;Arlene, Shirley, June, Catherine, Harold, George, Andrew, Caleb; Janet, Phyllis, Marilyn, Erling; Brenda, Steve, Anthony, Mona & Ken; Jordan & Josh, Erica Molly, Connie, Gloria; Jerry & Sharon Matson, Remi; Donna, Stan, Melissa, Topanga, Marily, Phyllis, Abby, Josh; Jeff and Pastor Julia; Jason and Kyle; Patty; Ed & Bernie; Anna & Charlene; Kristen; Bill & Pam Emigh; Betty Mohney; Scott Sharpless; Ron Beistline; Conner Danko; Mary Meheart.. 

Prayers for All Military Members   Active and Retired.

PraisesPenny Bickel wishes to send praises for being a part of this amazing church family.  Praises for the 7 carts of food brought in for the food pantry from Trunk or Treat. Praises for all those that helped out with Trunk or Treat. Praises for Phyllis, Abby and Josh. 

Please Pray for the following churches: November 9-15, 2025 Richvale UMC, Blairs Mills Damascus Manor UMC, Damascus Moshannon