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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
Rachel Russell
Church Secretary Nancy Bowman
Church Treasurer Janet Turner
Church Custodians Susan Marker
James Marker
CHURCH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Ethen Tarner * Justin Croasmun
Mary Ann Crowell Tom Hampton
Bill Hummel Denny Knepp Alan Larson Missy Maines
Garrett Miller * Stephanie Russell
Worship Helpers Greeters Acolyte
Jan 18Ted & Mary Ann CrowellDominic Carns
Jan 25Mark & Stephanie RussellKelsey 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
January 18, 2026
MonJan 19Leadership Meeting6 pm
TueJan 20NO Fingers of Faith
TueJan 20Bible Study 7 pm
WedJan 21Food Pantry 9-11 am
WedJan 21Clothing Bank9-11 am
WedJan 21Senior Luncheon 1:00 pm
SatJan 24Basketball Clinic(see flier for times)
MonJan 26Day Care Meeting6 pm
TueJan 27NO Fingers of Faith
TueJan 27Bible Study 7 pm
WedJan 28Food Pantry 9-11 am
WedJan 28Clothing Bank9-11 am
Fingers of Faith will resume February 3 from 12:30- 2 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 Jan. are:
Janet LarsonSchoonover Rd., PO Box 53 Kylertown PA 16847
Bettie Knepp445 Old Rt. 322 PO Box 4Wallaceton, PA 16876
MARK YOUR CALENDAR- There will be a leadership retreat on Feb. 7th from 9 am to 1 pm at Judy and Alan Larsons. (111 Hoover Lane, Kylertown, PA 16847). Anyone who participates in Ministry at Gethsemane are welcome.
(Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.)
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!
Soup Sale Fundraiser. Time to order home-made soup. Choices are Vegetable Beef, Turkey Noodle, Ham & Bean, Stuffed Pepper, Potato. Orders are due Jan 25. Soup can be picked up Friday, Jan 30 from 4 – 6 pm.
SMALL GROUPS, if you have a change to time or date from your usual time and date, please email the office or put a note in the secretary’s box so it will be in the announcements. Please have it in by Tuesday of the week you need the change. Thank you.
BASKETBALL MINISTRY will begin in January. (Fliers in vestibule) The first gathering will be January 24th.
BIRTHDAYS- If your or your child’s birthday has not been listed, please put a note in the box in the back with name and date of birth and I will add them to the list.
SHIRINERS CIRCUS–There is a sign-up sheet on the bulleting board for the upcoming Jaffa Circus. April 18, 2026. Price for adults is $15 and children are free.
2025 BOOKS- Please turn in your 2025 books by Feb. 1. 2026 for audit purposes. Contact Denise Cherry with any questions. (814-762-6774) Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENT- Adult Easter Egg Hunt March 21 @ 8 pm. $10 each participant. Hunt eggs at night with a flashlight and win some great prizes.
Donations of candy, gift cards or gift baskets would be appreciated. Thank you.
CLOTHING BANK- Volunteers for the clothing bank are desperately needed. Please volunteer if you are able. Wednesdays from 9-11 am.
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; Gloria , Deb; Leila Carns, Asa Carns; Catherine, Conner Danko ; Bill, Pam Nancy; Tanner; Chris; Steve & family; Wayne, April, & family; Mary, Justice & family Ron & Judy & Rothrock; Deb; Joyce Ford; Matt, Caitlin, Taylor; Meheart (end of life); Ruth Shirey; Ron & Family; Amy, Teresa, Stacy, Nancy; Susie; Caden; Mary Lee; Bill K; Conner Danko, Austin’s job training; Melanie, Thomas; Levi Cramer; Patrick Rochan; Laura, Brenda , Steve, Anthony, Jake, Leona, Jolene, Mike; Mona & Ken; Wayne, April & family; Dele, Brian Singer; Shannon Tennis; Ed Southard; Bobbie Laird Rabuck; Jesse; Nancy; Friends; Family; those grieving; Those going through chemo and cancer treatment; Prayers for all those that can’t make it.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises: Praises for Brendan Bush’s country band fest.
Please Pray for the following churches:
January 18-24, 2026 White Mills UMC, White Mills Royer UMC, Williamsburg Dillsburg Community Church, Dillsburg Houserville UMC, State College *Pine Street UMC, Willamsport *Galow UMC, Masorie – Sierra Leone
Soup Sale Work Schedule
Wed. Jan. 28th @ 6 pmHelp to prep vegetables for soup,
Thurs. Jan. 29 @ 8 am– Cook soup
Fri Jan. 30 @ 8 am Finish soup and put into containers.
Several people are needed on Friday to distribute the soup. Soup pick-up is between 4- 6 pm. Thank you! ~ Your help is greatly appreciated.
