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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

​​​​​​Brendan Bush

                                                                                                                            CONTACT PERSONS

Pastoral Care​​​​​Pastor 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 

Liturgist​Greeters​​​Acolyte​​

July 5​         Gary & Joanne Rothrock​​Brendan Bush

July 12​          Garrett and Joann Miller​​Xavier Fackler

Ushers/July​​​Bill Anderson, Steve Bell

​​​​Wayne & Marie Pentz

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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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TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD

Welcome to Gethsemane

July 5, 2026

Mon​July 6​​Web page design meeting​5:30 pm

Tue​July 7​​Bible Study​​​7 pm

Tue​July 7​​VBS meeting​​​10 am

​​​@ Bethany Retreat Center

Mon​July 13​​No Ministry and Missions​​

Tue​July 14​​Bible Study​​​7 pm

Wed​July 15​​Food Bank​​​9- 11:30 am

Wed​July 15​​Clothing Bank​​​9- 11:30 am

Wed​July 15​​Senior Luncheon​​1 pm

Sat​July 18​​Clothing Bank​​​10 am – noon

*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 July are:

George Sabol​1839 Morrisdale- Allport Hwy.​Philipsburg, PA 16866

Jeff Shugarts​1278 Summit Hill Road​​Morrisdale, PA 16858

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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is coming- There are forms and information in the Welcome Center for VBS 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.

*CHILDREN AND ADULT’S SUNDAY SCHOOL- There will be no Sunday School for the month of July.  It will begin on August 2^nd.

FINGERS OF FAITH- There will not be any Fingers of Faith meetings for the months of July and August.  If anyone has any projects to turn in; they may be brought to the church Monday – Friday 9- 12.

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.

 Join the Community Youth Choir! 

Do you love to sing? Come be part of our Community Youth Choir! We welcome youth singers who want to grow their musical talents, build friendships, and share the joy of music. No audition required! Come sing, learn, and make a difference through music.  Youth DO NOT need to be affiliated with any church to participate.  We will have secular music along with a few Christian selections.  We are looking to have 2-3 concerts per year.

Parent/Participant Meeting

Who: Youth ages [4-9; and 10-18] and their parentsWhen: Tuesday, July 7th 6:30 pmWhere: First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, PhilipsburgContact: Janet Larson (jlarson101417@gmail.com)

This meeting will be brief.  We need parent input on WHEN your children are able to attend rehearsals.  It’s important that they be at most of the rehearsals.  We need to find a day and time that most youth can attend.  Then a schedule will be put together and music selected based on who registers at this meeting.  If you are unable to attend the meeting due to vacation, etc, Please email Janet at the email listed above with your children’s name, age, and availability.

CHICKEN B-QUE at the Centre Hill Grange on July 11, 2026, 4- 6 PM.  Take out only.  Dinner is $13.   Come and enjoy a meal and support the Grange!  

KYLERTOWN PARADE- August 15, 2026.  Adults and children are needed to ride on the float or walk with float. A scene from the drama will be used on the float.  Those participating will be dressed in drama apparel.  Please, if you would like to participate, let Cindy Williams or Nancy Bowman know so you can pick out a costume.

Also, if anyone would like to donate unfrozen freeze pops, they will be given out to the parade goers. Thank you.

SUMMER SPLASH- will be held on Sunday, August 23^rd from 1- 3 pm.  If anyone would like to donate finger food for the event; it would be greatly appreciated.

PRAYER GROUP: The prayer group will be studying The Book Of Romans.

GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

Prayer Concerns:  Unspoken; those traveling; Nicki, Allan, Payton, Eric, Dave, Melanie & family; Janice, John, Liz, Drew; Bob, Sharon & family; Fred Ferguson Sr. family; Sandy Williams; Matt, Sue, Spunk; Joy, Carl, John, Andrew, Gail; Sonny Renoe; all creatures great and small; Nancy Pinto; Betsy Evans; Gayle Gearhardt; Leila Carns; Susanne Carns, Josh Hansen; Brad Schickling; Tripp Hoffman; Jean & Charlie; Mary Lee; Steve & family; Doug, Sandy, Kathy; Bill, Pam, Nancy, Terry; Bob, Lillian, Ron, Peggy, June, Catherine, Darlene, Shirley, George, Harold, Joel; Caleb, Janet, Phyllis, Cathy; Wayne, April, & family; Mary, Justice, & family; Wanda & Lee Beatty; Jon Arvey; Shannon Tennis; Mike, Tammy, Kathy Mohnal; Leslie; Stan; Aaron Golding Myers; Booher family; Kyle & Jason; Ben, Brooke and family; John, Drew & families; Bonnie Cantolina; Wayne Josephson; Marcie Rinehart; Bob Lewis; Kim Shuey; Amanda; Church family & those needing prayers; GMR family.

Prayers for All Military Members   Active and Retired.

Praises for: All those healing after surgeries; for having a great day at DelGrosso’s ; The weather turned out to be beautiful.  

Please Pray for the following churches:

Please pray for ALL Churches and Pastors going through this time of transition.