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WORSHIP
Worship Leader Josh Maines
Pianists Cathy Larson
Organist Asa Carns
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
Dec 7Wayne & Marie PentzDominic Carns
Dec 14Justin & Nikki CroasmunKelsey 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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TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD
Welcome to Gethsemane
December 7, 2025
MonDec 8Ministry and Missions 6 pm
WedDec 9Bible Study 6 pm
WedDec 10Clothing Bank 9-11 am
ThursDec 11 Walk in Grace 6 pm
ThursDec 11Pick-up fruitcakes4-7 pm
FriDec 12Pick-up fruitcakes9am-12pm
SatDec 13Grange Senior Christmas dinner4 pm
SunDec 14Gifts for tree tags due
SunDec 14Christmas caroling 1-2 pm
Christmas carolingafter church caroling
SunDec 14Poinsettias orders due
MonDec 15 Leadership 6 pm
TueDec 16Fingers of Faith12:30-2 pm
TueDec 16Bible Study 6 pm
WedDec 17Clothing bank9-11 am
Wed Dec 17Food bank9-11 am
WedDec 17Senior Luncheon 1 pm
WedDec 24Christmas Eve Service 6 pm
Christmas Eve Service10 pm
WedDec 31New Year’s Eve Party 7-10 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 Dec.. are:
Mid O’Conner65 Irwin Drive, Apt 308Philipsburg, PA 16866
Dolores Lidgett3726 Casanova RoadMunson, PA 16860
WELCOME 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!
The WEST BRANCH AREA FOOD BANK COMMITTEE is seeking donations during the month of December of the following items: boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, noodles & canned gravy. These items will help us provide Christmas meals to our recipients. Blessings and THANK YOU for your continued support.
Mary Ann Moriarity, Food Bank Coordinator.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING EVENT December 14 from 1-2 pm. Come carol with us @ the event and after the event. There will be an Ugly Sweater contest. So, dig out the ugly sweater; you may win.
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: Pray for all those unspoken on peoples minds; prayers for all those traveling; John & Drew families; Nicki, Allan, Eric, Janice, John, DVE, Melanie & family; Bob and Sharon; Sonny Coudriet; Gloria , Deb; Dana Bean; Lynnette; Jim Matson; John Cantolina family; Mary Lee; Gary R; Lina Brenda & Steve, Connie, Gloria, Mona; Josh, Erica & Molly; Jordan & Josh, Anthony; Jolene & Mike; Leila Carns, Asa Carns; Ruth Shirey; Vidullan; Rick Thompson; Janet, Phyllis, Caleb; Bob & Lillian, Catherine, June; Darlene, Harold, George, Andrew, Debra; Adult Children; Conner Danko ; people out hunting; Heather Williams; Bill, Pam Nancy; Tanner; Chris; Steve & family; Wayne, April, & family; Mary, Justice & family; Gail; Janice; Terri Shiflett; Louann & Louie; Mark & his family. Allison. The Carns family.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises: Praises for glorious blessings. Praises for normal test results.
CENTRE HILL GRANGE will be having a Christmas dinner for the community senior citizens on Saturday December 13th.. Dinner starts at 4 pm with entertainment immediately after. Any questions call Janet at 814-553-8981.
Please Pray for the following churches:
December 7-13, 2025 First UMC, Blossburg Centre Grove UMC, Clearfield *First UMC, Hershey *Moyiba UMC, Kissy Brook – Sierra Leone Charlestown UMC, Mercersburg Jenningsville UMC, Jenningsville
FRUIT CAKE WORK SCHEDULE
Saturday Dec 6 am to 2 pmThese are start times. Please come when
Monday Dec 8 8 am to 2 pmyou are able. Please help with this church
TuesdayDec 9 8 am to 2 pmfundraising event.Thank youJust in time for Christmas decorating! Free artificial tree , previously used in the sanctuary. Contact Sue Marker or church office if you are interested before it gets thrown out.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Are in loving memory of Arlene Hurtack
From her family.
The bulletin is in
Memory of
Jamie Lynn Hoffner’s 45th birthday
Love
Amy & Dave Gunsallus
