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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

Greeters Acolyte

Aug 23 Nikki & Justin Croasmun Warren Bickel

Aug 30 Pam & Tom Hampton Kaed Bickel

Ushers/August Nikki & Justin Croasmun,

Wayne Bambarger, Garret Miller

TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD

Welcome to Gethsemane

August 23,2026

Sun Aug 23 Blessing of Backpacks

Sun Aug 23 Summer Splash 1 – 3 pm

Mon Aug 24 Day Care Board 6 pm

Tue Aug 25 West Branch School starts

Tue Sept 1 Fingers of Faith 6 pm

Tue Sept 1 Bible Study 7 pm

Wed Sept 2 Food Bank 9 am

Wed Sept 2 Clothes Closet 9 am

*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 August are:

Stanley Sones 2558 Deer Creek Rd. Morrisdale, PA 16858

Catherine Strange 370 Deer Creek Rd. 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.

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.SUMMER SPLASH- will be held TODAY from 1- 3 pm. COME and have FUN!

If anyone would like to donate hot dog buns or finger food for the event; it would

be greatly appreciated. Please let Nancy Bowman know if you are donating hot

dog buns.

The first Fall CHURCH FUNDRAISER will be Baked Steak dinner on Sept 12.

Mark your calendars now and plan on helping. If you or a friend wants to reserve

meals, please call Cathy (814-345-5739). Price $15. Meals can be picked up

that day from 3 – 5 pm.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK- September 19. 12- 2 pm. Bring your children/grandchildren

and let them experience the world of big vehicles. Fire truck, race car, tractor

trailer, etc. There may be vendors here too!

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING- October 4. 2- 3:30 pm. If you have never

attended before, come and see what it’s all about. Buy a bowl of soup and a

treat and watch the generosity of people as they bring food for the food bank,

clothes for the clothing bank and shoes for the shoe bank.

TRUNK OR TREAT-FREE EVENT- October 25. 4- 5:30 pm. Please bring a

canned item for the food bank. Walk a large parking lot and pick up “treats”

from car trunks! Ages: 6th grade and under. Children must be accompanied by

an adult. Sorry no pets, please

FINGERS OF FAITH- will begin again September 1st. If anyone has any

projects to turn in; they may be brought to the church Monday – Friday 9- 12.

**ITEMS- If you drop something off at the church for someone else to use,

please label it with the recipient’s name and the name of the person who

dropped it off.

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.

TOGETHER, SEEKING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, RENEWING THE WORLD

GETHSEMANE PRAYERS AND CONCERNS

Prayer Concerns: Nikki, Allan, Payton, Eric, Janice, John & family, Dave,

Melanie & family, Bob, Sharon & family, Matt, Cait, Taylor, college and school

students, June Haas family, Shirley Houdeshell family, Charlie, Jean, Mary

Lee, Nancy, Bill, Pam, Steve & family, Amanda Wilkinson, Sonny Renoe,

Kathy, Doug, Sandy, Anna Fitz (Pauline’s sister), Mona & Ken, Anthony,

Jolene & Mike, Gloria, Jay Jones, Angel Closet ministry, Pastor Julia, Jeff,

Jason, Phyllis, Janet, Cathy, Ellen, Dawn, Wayne, April & family, Mary, Justice

& family, Wanda & Lee Beatty, Gary Stiner, Phyllis Hubler, Anthony Sones

family, Broc, Molly & family, Drew McDowell, Kaylee, memory of Don

McDowell on his birthday, relief from sinus headaches, Crystal Parks, John

Huber family, Bob, LuAnn, Louie, CJ Coudriet, Lynette, Tim & Suzanne

Godissart, Lois, Sam Maines, Leila Carns, Tracy, Ron, Mike, Jeff, Peggy,

Kara, Robin, unspoken

Prayers for All Military Members Active and Retired.

Praises for: fun Kylertown parade, summer splash, good test results

Please Pray for the following churches: August 16-23, 2026

Wesley UMC, Bloomsburg Salem UMC, Blairs Mills

Hemlock UMC, Muncy Valley Fairdale Community UMC, Montrose

Charlton UMC, Harrisburg

Wesley Forest Camp & Retreat Center, Weikert

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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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