Weekly announcements

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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 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  ​

Dec 21​​Tom & Sandy Simler​​​Isabella Carns

Dec 28​​Missy Maines​​​​Christian 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

December 21, 2025

Mon​Dec 22 ​​Day Care Meeting​​​ 6 pm

Tue​Dec 23​​Fingers of Faith​​​​12:30-2 pm

Tue​Dec 23​​Bible Study​​​​ 7 pm

Wed​Dec 24​​NO Clothing bank​​​

Wed​Dec 24​​Christmas Eve Service​​​ 6 pm

​​​Christmas Eve Service​​​10 pmThus​Dec 25​​

Tue​Dec 30​​Fingers of Faith​​​​12:30-2 pm

Tue​Dec 30​​Bible Study​​​​ 7 pm

Wed​Dec 31​​Clothing Bank​​​​ 9-11 am

Wed​Dec 31​​New Year’s Eve Party​​​ 7-10 pm

Thurs​Jan 1​​New Year’s Day​​​

*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’Conner​​65 Irwin Drive, Apt 308​Philipsburg, PA 16866

Dolores Lidgett​​3726 Casanova Road​Munson, 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.

BASKETBALL MINISTRY will begin in January. (Fliers in vestibule) The first gathering will be January 24^th.

THANK YOU everyone that provided items for the Angel Tree.  I think everything will be much appreciated. 

COMING IN JANUARY- there will be a soup sale.  (More information later)

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY- 7-10 pm. Donations for finger foods, buns for hot dogs, drinks, or sauerkraut would be greatly appreciated. (See Missy or Julie)

Blessed Christmas

May the Light of the World find a home in

Your heart, and bring you and yours hope, joy and health the Christmas.

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,  Melanie & family; Bob and Sharon; Sonny Coudriet; Gloria , Deb; Dana Bean; Lynnette; Peggy; 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; Ernie Carns; Ruth Shirey; Tom Holmes family; Lois; Boyd; Delaney; Rod; Ron & Judy Rothrock; Shannon Tennis; Tanner; family; Kyle; Melanie Thomas; Levi Cramer; Gary R.; Mary Lee; Lynnette; Anna Charlene; Charlene Dinant; Adult Children; Julie Brooks; Janice Parks; Bonnie, Nate Sharon & Amy; Jason; Monica Lunder Zachari, David & Zethus Sanchara;Suzanne; Scott Mullen; beautiful ASA; Nancy Gaines; Dana; Betsy;; Pastor Julia and family; Don Hancock family.

Prayers for All Military Members   Active and Retired.

Praises: Praises for a very successful Christmas Caroling Concert and the caroling at the retirement homes.  The residents truly enjoyed the music.  Elvis even appeared for a while. 😊 Congratulations to all those ugly sweater winners! Congratulations Allan Myers & Caitlin for your graduations.

Please Pray for the following churches:

December 21-27, 2025 Snow Shoe UMC, Snow Shoe Wesley UMC, Marysville Mt Union Allenport UMC, Mt Union Dorranceton UMC, Kingston St Johns-Newberry UMC, Williamsport

Bulletin in honor of Allan Myers graduation from DCNR Academy.

Love ,

Mom, Eric & Pappy Drew 

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