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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 26Wilda & Dick Dominic Carns Nikki & Justin
Marie & Wayne
May 3Sandy Simler Isabella Carns
Denise Cherry
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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 26, 2026
MonApril 27Day Care Board6 pm
TueApril 28Fingers of Faith6 pm
TueApril 28Bible Study7 pm
TueMay 5Fingers of Faith6 pm
TueMay 5Bible 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.
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 District 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.
GERANIUMS- Starting next week, order forms for geraniums will be in the bulletin. This is for Pentecost. You will be able to specify “In honor” or “In memory” of a loved one.
DONATIONS:Heat pump- $15,515.20
Sign- $4,873.00
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: All outspoken and all those traveling, Nick, Allan, Payton, Eric, Dave, Melanie & family; Sonny, Bob, Sharon, Liz; Bill, Pam, Nancy, Chris Dotts, Duane & Terry; Jordon B; Doug, Sandy & Kathy; Ron & family, Lois & family; Art, John, Edith, Jess, Daryl, Dedra, Amy;Marie’s sister; Gayle Gearhart; Leila Carns, Susanne Carns; Tyler, Ritchey & family, Lynnette, Suzanne, Peggy; Taylor, Caitlin, Matt; Sis; Cindy G.; Barb; Brandi; Sanker family; Brenda, Steve, Anthony, Mona, Ken, Jake, Leona; Don, Travis & Angie; Jolene & Mike; Fayeanna, Gary; Sandra; former classmates with health problems; Charlie; Drew; Donna & Stan; Shirley & Alyssa; Marilyn & Erling; Sharon, Maureen & Vicki; Wayne Josephson, Marcie Rinehart; Mike, Joe, Jimmy & Janelle; Kim Shirey; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family Judy Larson, Gary H; Howdy; Lou Ann Cuneo, Louie; everyone in need.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises for: Happy Birthdays; for giving hearts; for those who helped tear down the stage; for meeting our goal for the heat pumps.
Please Pray for the following churches: April 26-May 2, 2026 Summerhill UMC, Berwick *Messiah UMC, Shippensburg *Grace UMC, Kailahun – Sierra Leone Shiloh UMC, Woodland Little Cove UMC, Mercersburg Beaver Memorial UMC, Lewisburg
