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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 HelpersGreetersAcolyteUshers/monthly
April 19Pam & Bill HummelBrendan Bush Nikki & Justin
Marie & Wayne
April 28Wilda & DickDominic 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
April 12, 2026
MonApril 20Leadership6 pm
TueApril 21Fingers of Faith6 pm
TueApril 21Bible Study7 pm
SatApril 25Renewal Group10 am
SatApril 25Chicken and waffle dinner4- 6 pm
(Centre Hill Grange)
MonApril 27Day Care Board6 pm
TueApril 28Fingers of Faith6 pm
TueApril 28Bible Study7 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 April are:
Shirley Johnson5388 Morrisdale-Allport Hwy PO Box 36
Allport, PA 16821
Bettie Knepp445 Old Rt. 322 PO Box 4
Wallaceton, PA 16876
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.
2026 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.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT has been moved to May 16. Registration starts at 9:30am. Tournament is from 10 am to 2 pm.
A TEA PARTY is scheduled for May 23rd from 1 to 3 pm. Ages 16 and up. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please sign up for a time of refreshment and fellowship. Any questions, please talk to Missy Maines.
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.
CHICKEN -N-WAFFLE DINNER- April 25, 2026, 4- 6 pm at the Centre Hill Grange. Take out or dine in. Dinners are $12 each. Any questions call Janet
at 814-553-8981.
PIES- Starting May 4 Gethsemane will be taking orders for their delicious pies. Keep it in mind; you don’t want to miss them!
LOVE OFFERING- For the next few weeks there will be a love offering for the family of Isaac and Sarah Sanker. Their house was destroyed in a fire. Please keep the family in your prayers.
MT. VALLEY CHURCH is requesting donation of hand towels and erasers for their HUB kits. There will be a bin in the back for your donations. Thank you.
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: Pray for all those unspoken on people’s minds; prayers for all those traveling; Mary; Nicki, Allan, Payton, Eric, Dave, Melanne & family; Liz, Sonny, Bob, Sharon; Dana Bean; Pauline; Christina; Matt, Cait, Taylor; Terri Shiflett family; Linda Fenush family; Deb Thompson family; Hunter Honan; Judy Larson, Gary R; Justin & Denise; Salve family; Cathy Cartwright; Jean Collins; Astronauts safe return; Brenda, Steve, Anthony, Jolene, Mike, Mona & Ken; Jake, Leona, Don, family, Travis & Angie; Elva & family; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Penny, Melanie; Donna, Stan & family; Marilyn & Erling; Sharon, Vicki & Maureen; Wayne Josephson, Marcie Rinehart, Mike, Joe, Jimmy, Janelle; Lynnette, Suzanne, Peggy; Everyone that is in need of prayer; for the upcoming week; Kyle & Jason.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises for: Marie’s twin sister ringing the bell after her last chemo treatment; for the bird’s singing; Pastor Julia’s birthday and everyone else that had a birthday this week.
Please Pray for the following churches: April 19-25, 2026 St. John’s UMC, Dewart Matamoras UMC, Port Royal 15th Street UMC, Huntingdon Winterstown UMC, Felton Christ UMC, Mountain Top Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center, Windsor, NY
