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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 24 Mark & Stephanie Christian Tennis Mark R., Drew Dana & Tim
June 7 Nancy & Barb Cowder Christian Tennis Justin, Wayne B.,
Steve, Nikki
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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 24, 2026
SunMay 24Pentecost Sunday (wear red)
MonMay 25Memorial Day
TueMay 26Day Care Board Meeting6 pm
TueMay 26Fingers of Faith6 pm
TueMay 26Bible Study7 pm
TueMay 26Baccalaureate Service6 pm
(WB High School)
FriMay 29Day Care Sub orders due
SunMay 31Chiz Rider9 am
TueJune 2Fingers of Faith6- 7:30pm
TueJune 2Bible Study7 pm
FriJune 5Youth Choir7 pm
SunJune 7Graduation Sunday9 am
ThuJune 11Day Care subs delivered3- 5 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 June are:
Dolores Lidgett3726 Casanova RdMunson, PA 16860
Mid O’Conner65 Irwin Drive, Apt 308Philipsburg, PA 16866
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.
CHIZ RIDER- Will be leading the worship on Sunday,
May 31st. There will be a free will offering.
DAY CARE SUB SALE: Orders and money are due May 29. Orders delivered June 11. Benefit new playground equipment. Order forms are on welcome center table; there is also one hung on bulleting board. Please support our daycare.
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.
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 7th.
DELGROSSO PARK- Sunday, June 28, 2026, there will be a covered dish meal. We will still be having church services at the church and then at park there will be a small devotional before the meal. The meal will be at 12 noon at the pavilion (pavilion # is not know yet). There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board. See Gary Hubler for the coupons. The cost for both parks is $24.
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 @ 7 pm. 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.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS- The pink prayer request cards that are in the pews are for anyone wishing a private prayer for themselves or someone else. Fold the cards and put in the collection plate. They will be given to the Pastor.
GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS
Prayer Concerns: All outspoken and all those traveling; Alan & Judy; Pastor Julia & Jeff; Nicki, Allan, Payton, Eric, Janice, John, Liz, Dave, Melanie & family; Bob & Sharon; Dana; Pastor Ron, Joy & Lillian; Darrell, Bill, Pam, Nancy, Kathy, Doug, Sandy; JoAnne & Gary; Erica & Austin; Joy, Carl, Gail, Andrew; Wayne, April & family; Charlie; Wanda Beatty; Janet, Phyllis, Caleb, Bob & Lillian, Ron & Peggy, June, Catherine, George, Harold; Art Smith family; Elain, Marcy, Tersea, Devon, Daryl; Brenda, Steve, Anthony, Mona & Ken , Jolene & Mike; Don, Jake, Leona; Doug McClenand family; Shannon & Judy Rothrock; Wayne B & Wanda B; Calvin; John, Drew & families; Lynnette, Suzanne, Peggy; Wayne Josphson & Marcie Rinehart; Mike, Joe, Jimmy & Janelle; Mike.
Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.
Praises for: Bernice Yedlosky and her family got to travel to see her sister graduate; great family time; God’s grace & mercy; good test results; a normal 20- week ultrasound.
Please Pray for the following churches: Pleasant Mount UMC, Pleasant Mount Pfoutz Valley UMC, Millerstown *Rogers Memorial UMC, Bo – Sierra Leone Pinecroft UMC, Pinecroft St. Paul’s Emmanuel UMC, Danville Laurel Run UMC, Beech Creek
May 23rd will be the 28th wedding anniversary for Mark and Stephanie Russell. Congratulations!!
