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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 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
Janet Turner *Daycare Board
Worship Helpers Greeters Acolyte
March 8Justin & Nikki CroasmunXavier Fackler
March 15Rhonda & Ron NatalieChristian 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
March 8, 2026
SunMar 8Lenten Service (Bethany Retreat) 3 pm
MonMar 9Ministries and Missions Team6 pm
Mon Mar 9After School Ministry3:45 pm
Tue Mar 10Fingers of Faith6- 7:30 pm
TueMar 10Bible Study7 pm
WedMar 11Fundraising Committee6 pm
WedMar 112nd chance costumes6 pm
SunMar 15Lenten Service (Forest Baptist) 3 pm
MonMar 16Leadership Team Meeting6 pm
Mon Mar 16After School Ministry3:45 pm
Tue Mar 17Fingers of Faith6- 7:30 pm
TueMar 17Bible Study7 pm
WedMar 18Food Bank9- 11:00 am
Wed Mar 18Clothing Bank9-11:00 am
Wed Mar 18Senior Luncheon1:00 pm
SatMar 21Clothing Bank10-12 noon
SatMar 21Adult Easter Egg Hunt8 pm
FriMar 27Easter Drama7 pm
SatMar 28Easter Drama7 pm
SimMar 29Easter Drama3 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 March are:
June HaasPO Box 551 250 Dogwood Dr. Rm 533 Philipsburg, PA 16866
Mary Homman688 Sington RdMorrisdale, PA 16858
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.
USHERS- We will begin using ushers April 12 anyone not already volunteered and would like to become an usher, please see Nancy.
BULLETIN BOARD- Please take a look at the bulletin board in the vestibule, there is a lot of information posted on there. Upcoming events, church financials and so much more.
CLOTHING CLOSET– Will be opening March 4, 9- 11:30 am. We will be resuming the usual days of the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month and as well as being open the third Saturday of the month starting March 21st from 10 to noon. Please let people know.
ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT- March 21 @ 8pm. Come hunt Easter eggs at night with a flashlight. 18+ years. If you would like to donate a basket or gift card, please put in the container in the back or gift cards can be put in the collection container.
20206 MINISTERIUM SCHOLARSHIP-H. Lee Hebel Memorial Scholarship for West Branch- Applications due May 1, 2026. This scholarship is offered for a High School graduate for Christian College, Seminary, Bible School or the “2nd Career” persons, whose intention is to prepare for full time professional Christian service (including but not limited to: pastoral ministry, counseling, Christian Education Director, Youth ministry, or teaching in a Christian School. Ask Pastor or Nancy for more information.
UPCOMING LENTEN SERVICES
Theme: Life Giving Habits for Lent in: Worship, Prayer, Scripture, Loving One Another, Reconciliation,
Mar 8: Bethany Retreat; Julia; in Worship
Mar 15: Forest Baptist; Pastor Vicki; in Loving One Another (Stewardship)
Mar 22: Shepherd of the Hills; Sr Suzanne; in Reconciliation
Mar 29: Gethsemane—Easter Drama
GUMC HOAGIE SALE: Gethsemane United Methodist Church is having a Powerhouse sale!
Hoagies, Pizzas, Apple Dumplings and Brownies are all available.
If you’d like a sheet to sell to coworkers, family and friends I’ll be happy to email one to you!
The church needs to replace heat pumps, and this fundraiser is to help offset those costs.
Orders and money are due no later than 3/17 to me.
Hoagies will be delivered Thursday March 26 and pick-up will be between 3-6 for those who are selling. Thank you all!
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: Pray for all those unspoken on peoples minds; prayers for all those traveling; Judy & Alan; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Nicki, Allan, Payton, Eric, Dave , Melanie & family; Liz, Bob & Sharon, Sonny; Taylor, Caitlin, Matt; Clair Bell; Broc & Molly; Rolland; Deb; Joyce ford; Dalton ( Pauline’s nephew being deployed); Bell family; Russ & Brenda Peterson; Joy, Carl, Jim, Andrew; Gail, Steve & family; Clair; Bill, Pam, Nancy, Kathy, Doug, Sandy; Janet, Phyllis, Caleb; Andrew, Brittany, Ellie, situation with Iran; military and their families; Gary R; Mary Lee; Ron & Judy; Denise & Justin; Dan; Levi Cramer; Jan’s grandson; John, Drew & family; Kyle & Kyle’s family; Julia & Jeff; Jasen; Monica Lunder; prayers for us all; Elmer, Janine; Lois; Cliff, Sherry, Brenda, Steve, Jolene, Mike, Anthony, Gloria, Laura, Leona .
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises for: everyone who helped set up the stage for the Drama; everyone who everyone who helped with the dinner; ne baby coming; Lilith (Tyra’s baby) is doing good; God’s blessings.
Please Pray for the following churches:
February 8-14, 2026 Court Street UMC, Scranton Woodycrest UMC, State College Paddletown St. Paul’s UMC, Etters Trans Run UMC, Bedford Bethel UMC, Montoursville
