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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 15Rhonda & Ron NatalieChristian Tennis
March 22Shannon & Christian TennisBrendan Bush
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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 15Lenten Service (Forest Baptist) 3 pm
SunMar 15Easter Flower Orders Due
MonMar 16Leadership Team Meeting6 pm
Mon Mar 16After School Ministry3:45 pm
Tue Mar 17Fingers of Faith6- 7:30 pm
TueMar 17Hoagie pickup3-6 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
SunMar 22Lenten Service (Shepherd of the Hills) 3 pm
MonMar 23Daycare Team Meeting6 pm
Mon Mar 23After School Ministry3:45 pm
Tue Mar 24Fingers of Faith6- 7:30 pm
TueMar 24Bible Study7 pm
FriMar 27Easter Drama7 pm
SatMar 28Easter Drama7 pm
SunMar 29Easter Drama3 pm
SunMar 29Palm Sunday
*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– The clothing closet will be open the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month and also the 3rd Saturday of the month.
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. All donations must be in by March 18. Thank you.
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 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 Nikki.
Hoagies will be delivered Thursday March 26 and pick-up will be between 3-6 pm for those who are selling. Thank you all!
EASTER FLOWER ORDERS are due today! Please put your orders in Nancy’s box in the vestibule. Thank you.
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: Pray for all those unspoken on people’s minds; prayers for all those traveling; Russ & Brenda; Nicki, Allan, Payton, Eric, Janice, John, Liz; Bob & Sharon, Sonny; Dave, Melanie & family; Marie & family, Gary R., Mary, Lee; Justin & Denise; Ron & Judy; Bill, Pam, Nancy; Doug, Sandy, Kathy; Steve & family; Dave, Leonard; Terry & Duane; Linda K good test results; Sis; Lois; Janine; Joy, Carl, Gail, Terrence; Andrew; Brenda , Steve, Anthony, Mona & Ken, Jolene & Mike, Leona, Jake, Elva; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Gary; Shannon; Gary Hubler; Taylor, Cait, Matt; Janice; Phyllis, Janet, Caleb, Joel; Andrew, Brittany, Ellie; Donald Hampton family ; Paul, Rhonda, Sharon; Donna, Stan, Leslie; Delaney & Don; Marilyn & Erling; Alyssa; Tom; Judy Larson; Kyle, Daycare staff & children; Jon, Drew & families; Wayne Josephson; Marcie Rinehart; Family Friends; Joyce, Peggy, Lynnete Suzanne; Betty, Daryl, Ron & family.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises for: family & friends. Birds singing, great baseball clinic. Nancy Veres Clark- cancer free.
Please Pray for the following churches:
March 8-14, 2026 Trinity UMC, Elizabethville St. Peter’s UMC, Riverside Rhodes Memorial UMC, Lewistown Mount Zion UMC, Steelton Slocum UMC, Wapwallopen Camp Penn Camp & Retreat Center, Waynesboro
