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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
LitursistGreetersAcolyteUshers/monthly
May 17 Bill & Denise Christian Tennis Mark R., Drew Dana & Tim
May 24 Mark & Stephanie Christian 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
May 17, 2026
MonMay 18Leadership6 pm
WedMay 20Senior luncheon1 pm
FriMay 22Pie Pick-up3:30 – 5:30 pm
SatMay 23Tea Party1-3 pm
MonMay 25Memorial Day
TueMay 26Day Care6 pm
TueMay 26Fingers of Faith6 pm
TueMay 26Bible 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 May are:
Darlene Kolesar246 Pine St. Allport, PA 16821
Janet LarsonSchoonover Road, PO Box 53 Kylertown, PA 16847
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.
PIE SALE– To help provide funds for the Allport Cemetery, Gethsemane UM Church will be selling pies that will be ready for pickup Friday, May 22 just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The pies will be made at the church and cost $10 each. Three ways to order: Put order form in the church offering, send order form in mail, or call Cathy (814-345-5739). If you use a check, please make checks payable to Allport Cemetery Association. Orders are due May 15, 2026. Extra order forms in the Welcome Center.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT has been postponed to a later date.
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.
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GERANIUMS- Order are due today. Pentecost Sunday is May 24. The geraniums will be planted in the church yard.
TEA PARTY- May 23rd from 1 to 3 pm. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the vestibule if you would like to bring finger food. No children under the age of 16. Come enjoy some refreshments and fellowship. Any questions contact Missy.
MT. VALLEY DISTRICT- is requesting donations of hand towels and erasers for their HUB kits. There is a bin in the back for your donations. Donations need to be in by May 31st. Thank you.
ALL GRADUATES: There are forms in back for graduates to fill out and return. Please return as soon as possible with a picture you would like. (Can also be emailed to gumc.office@gmail.com) Graduation Sunday will be June 7.
DELGROSSO PARK- Sunday, June 28, 2026 there will be a covered dish meal. There will be a small devotional. More info to come later.
CINCINNATI YOUTH CHOIR AND BELL RINGERS
Gethsemane UM Church presents the Youth Choir and Ringers from Church of the Saviour United Methodist in Cincinnati, Ohio, in concert on June 5th,
2026. A love offering will be taken so the youth can continue their ministry.
More information is on the bulletin board.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL- is in need of help. Please see Missy or Julie if you would like to help out. Thank you.
VBS- There are forms and information in the back for Vacation Bible School. July 20- 24, 10 am to 2 pm. If interested In going, please fill out a form and turn into the Church office.
PIE MAKING SCHEDULE:
Tuesday May 19th 6:00 PM Make pie crusts
Thursday May 21st 6:00 PM Fill pies
Friday May 22nd 5:30 AM Fill pies
Friday May 22nd 3:30 to 5:30 PM Pie pickup
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: All outspoken and all those traveling; Alan & Judy; Nicki, Allan, Paton, Eric, Janice, John, Liz; Dave, Melanie & family; Bob , Sharon, Drew; Sones family; Yedlosky family; Ron & family; Dedra, Amy; Daryl, Art Smith family; Devon, Teresea, Nancy; Hudish family; Charlie; Sharon, Alyssa; Marilyn & Erling Maureen & Vickie; Kim; Bill Pam, Nancy; Doug, Sandy, Kathy; Steve & family; Gary & Joanne; Janet, Phyllis, Caleb; Andrew, Brittany, Ellie, Bob & Lilian; Harold, George, Catherine, June; Brenda, Steve, Anthony, Jake, Leona, Mona & Ken; Jolene & Mike; Fayeanna, Sonny Renoe; Mark, Mary Hudish; Butch; Dawn; Ashley; Gary; Wayne Bambarger; Dana; Wayne, April & family; Mary, Justice & family; Wanda Beatty; Judy Rothrock; John, Drew & family; Louann, Louie; Lynnette, Suzanne, Peggy; Ron B, Harold C; Anyone that needs prayer in the coming week.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises for: A Happy Mother’s Day; A few nice, sunny days; The flowers coming up.
Please Pray for the following churches: Covington UMC, Covington Cito UMC, McConnellsburg Lewisberry UMC, Lewisberry East Benton UMC, Dalton St. Paul’s UMC, State College
