{"id":31864,"date":"2026-03-12T13:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/?p=31864"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:10:10","slug":"weekly-bulletin-279","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/weekly-bulletin-279\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gethsemane United<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/strong>Methodist Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PO Box 185  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

369 Allport Cutoff  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allport, PA 16821<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am \u2013 12 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor\u2019s office hours:   <\/strong>Mon., Tues, & Wed.   9 am- 12 pm   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parsonage Telephone: 814-345-6931<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor Julia Cell:  814-883-8602<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daycare telephone: 814-345-3809<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church Email address: gumc.office@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church Website: www.gethsemanechurch.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiFi Password: Trustinchrist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to sponsor the bulletin<\/strong> in honor\/memory of someone or some event, the cost is $20.  Please call church office 814-345-6860 with the information for the bulletin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to<\/em> purchase flowers for the altar for Sunday morning worship<\/em><\/strong>, there is a sign-up sheet on bulletin board by sanctuary entrance.  Then please call church <\/em>office<\/em> 814-345-6860 and give the information for the bulletin.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bHellen Keller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

G<\/strong>ethsemane United Methodist Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also available by <\/em>
<\/em>Streaming <\/em>on <\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

as we gather for <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praise, Prayer, Word and Worship!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b\u200bMarch 15<\/strong>, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PREPARATION AND PRAISE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREETING <\/strong>AND<\/strong> ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GATHERING PRAISE SONG    <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRELUDE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPENING PRAYER:<\/strong> <\/strong>(in unison)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy <\/strong>God,   You<\/strong> call us out of darkness and into Your marvelous light. As we hear Your Word today, open our eyes as You opened the eyes of the blind man. Help us to ask the questions that lead us closer to truth, and give us hearts ready to see, understand, and follow Your Son. May Your light awaken us, guide us, and transform us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Jesus\u2019 name we pray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/strong>OPENING <\/strong>HYMN<\/strong>:<\/strong>  \u201cAmazing Grace\u201d # 378<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPISTLE LESSON<\/strong>:<\/strong>  Ephesians 5:8-14 Georgette Eirich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In what ways do you see \u201cwalking in darkness\u201d in your life or community, and how can God\u2019s light guide change?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHILDREN\u2019S MESSA<\/strong>GE:<\/strong>  <\/strong>   <\/strong>\u201cJesus Loves Me\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SONG OF PRAYER<\/strong>:  \u201cLord Listen to Your Children Praying\u201d # 2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION (In unison after prayer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give us <\/strong>this<\/strong> day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses,<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

as we forgive those who trespass against us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And lead us not into <\/strong>temptation, but<\/strong> <\/strong>deliver us from evil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For thine is the kingdom, and <\/strong>the power<\/strong> and <\/strong>the glory<\/strong> forever. Amen.<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b (Matthew 6:9-13)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREETING AND SHARING GOD\u2019S PEACE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharing Joy by greeting each other from where you are seated.<\/em>
<\/em>PRAISE TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOSPEL LESSON<\/strong>:  John 9:1-41<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> Friends, we read today of a man born blind,
Congregation:<\/strong> Who sat by the roadside, asking for a sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> His disciples asked Jesus with care,
Congregation:<\/strong> \u201cRabbi, who sinned\u2014this man or his parents\u2014where?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> Jesus said, \u201cNeither has sinned to deserve this fate,
Congregation: <\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>But that the works of God in him be made great<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> He spat on the ground, made mud with his hands,
Congregation:<\/strong> \u201cGo wash in the pool,\u201d as Jesus commands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> The man obeyed, and his sight was restored,
Congregation:<\/strong> Glory to God, let our hearts be poured!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> The Pharisees questioned, their hearts full of doubt,
Congregation:<\/strong> \u201c<\/strong>How can a sinner such miracles spout?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> But he answered boldly, \u201cOne thing I know,
Congregation:<\/strong> I was blind, and now I see, let my witness show<\/strong>!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> Jesus heard of the blind man\u2019s faith,
Congregation:<\/strong> And called him near, removing all wraith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> \u201cDo you believe in the Son of Man?\u201d
Congregation:<\/strong> \u201c<\/strong>Who is He, sir? Teach me if You can<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> Jesus said, \u201cYou have seen Him, He speaks true,
Congregation:<\/strong> \u201c<\/strong>Lord, I believe,\u201d and his spirit knew.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor:<\/strong> Let us, like him, open our eyes to the light,
Congregation:<\/strong> And walk in God\u2019s truth, His love, and His might<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor<\/strong>:  The Word of God for the people of God!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congregation<\/strong>:  Thanks be to God!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MESSAGE<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>  <\/strong>“When the Question Changes Everything”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OFFERING AND TRADITIONAL DOXOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OFFERING:  <\/strong>Feel free to place your gifts, offerings, and tithes in the<\/em> <\/em>container in the aisle behind the last pew. We thank you and may God <\/em>bless <\/em>each of you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/strong>CLOSING <\/strong>HYMN<\/strong>:<\/strong> \u201cI Saw the Light\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gethsemane United     Methodist Church PO Box 185   369 Allport Cutoff   Allport, PA 16821 Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860 Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am \u2013 12 pm Pastor\u2019s office hours:   Mon., Tues, & Wed.   9 am- 12 pm    Parsonage Telephone: 814-345-6931 Pastor Julia Cell:  814-883-8602 Daycare telephone: 814-345-3809 Church Email address: gumc.office@gmail.com Church Website: www.gethsemanechurch.org WiFi Password: Trustinchrist If…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Ymvf-8hW","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":31869,"url":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/weekly-bulletin-280\/","url_meta":{"origin":31864,"position":0},"title":"Weekly bulletin","date":"March 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Gethsemane United \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Methodist Church PO Box 185\u00a0\u00a0 369\u00a0Allport Cutoff\u00a0\u00a0 Allport, PA 16821 Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860 Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am \u2013 12 pm Pastor\u2019s office hours: \u00a0\u00a0Mon., Tues, & Wed. \u00a0 9\u00a0am- 12\u00a0pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parsonage Telephone: 814-345-6931 Pastor Julia Cell: \u00a0814-883-8602 Daycare telephone: 814-345-3809 Church Email address: gumc.office@gmail.com\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":31892,"url":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/weekly-bulletin-285\/","url_meta":{"origin":31864,"position":1},"title":"Weekly bulletin","date":"April 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Gethsemane United \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Methodist Church PO Box 185\u00a0\u00a0 369\u00a0Allport Cutoff\u00a0\u00a0 Allport, PA 16821 Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860 Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am \u2013 12 pm Pastor\u2019s office hours: \u00a0\u00a0Mon., Tues, & Wed. \u00a0 9\u00a0am- 12\u00a0pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parsonage Telephone: 814-345-6931 Pastor Julia Cell: \u00a0814-883-8602 Daycare telephone: 814-345-3809 Church Email address: gumc.office@gmail.com\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":31888,"url":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/weekly-bulletin-284\/","url_meta":{"origin":31864,"position":2},"title":"Weekly bulletin","date":"April 17, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Gethsemane United \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Methodist Church PO Box 185\u00a0\u00a0 369\u00a0Allport Cutoff\u00a0\u00a0 Allport, PA 16821 Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860 Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am \u2013 12 pm Pastor\u2019s office hours: \u00a0\u00a0Mon., Tues, & Wed. \u00a0 9\u00a0am- 12\u00a0pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parsonage Telephone: 814-345-6931 Pastor Julia Cell: \u00a0814-883-8602 Daycare telephone: 814-345-3809 Church Email address: gumc.office@gmail.com\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":31883,"url":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/weekly-bulletin-283\/","url_meta":{"origin":31864,"position":3},"title":"Weekly bulletin","date":"April 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Gethsemane United \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Methodist Church PO Box 185\u00a0\u00a0 369\u00a0Allport Cutoff\u00a0\u00a0 Allport, PA 16821 Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860 Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am \u2013 12 pm Pastor\u2019s office hours: \u00a0\u00a0Mon., Tues, & Wed. \u00a0 9\u00a0am- 12\u00a0pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parsonage Telephone: 814-345-6931 Pastor Julia Cell: \u00a0814-883-8602 Daycare telephone: 814-345-3809 Church Email address: gumc.office@gmail.com\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":31752,"url":"https:\/\/www.gethsemanechurch.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/weekly-bulletin-262\/","url_meta":{"origin":31864,"position":4},"title":"Weekly bulletin","date":"October 17, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"ox 185\u00a0\u00a0 369\u00a0Allport Cutoff\u00a0\u00a0 Allport, PA 16821 Church Office Telephone: 814-345-6860 Pastor\u2019s church office hours: \u00a0\u00a0Mon., Tues, & Wed. \u00a0 9 - 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