Upcoming events and activities at Gethsemane United Methodist Church during Wednesday, February 28 – Tuesday, March 6. WEDNESDAY Meal on the Hill: Black History Month Edition During this month’s Meal on the Hill we will host a black history trivia. So pull up a chair, grab a FREE warm meal, and let’s see how much...
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Family Study for Lent – Week 2
Week 2—Week of February 25, 2018: Teach Me Lord Scripture: Mark 8:31-38 Symbol: Bible Discussion & Activity: Jesus taught his disciples. Because his teachings are recorded in the Bible, he continues to teach us today. Think together about what you know that Jesus has taught us. What is your favorite Bible story or Scripture? Ask each person...
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We are Called to Prevent Gun Violence…
Featured Image by Elvert Barnes. Article Shared from Bethesda United Methodist Church The prophet Micah casts a hopeful vision of the future where nations will “beat their swords into iron plows, and their spears into pruning hooks.” (Micah 4:3) Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) The...
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This Week At Gethsemane – February 21
Upcoming events and activities at Gethsemane United Methodist Church during Wednesday, February 21 – Tuesday, February 27. WEDNESDAY The Word on Wednesday with Pastor Ron The Word on Wednesday is Gethsemane’s Mid-Week interactive and engaging worship service and Bible Study. All are welcomed to attend on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. THURSDAY There are no events or activities scheduled this...
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Family Study for Lent – Week 1
Week 1—Week of February 18, 2018: Jesus Begins His Ministry Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 Symbol: Water Mark quickly moves from Jesus’ baptism, to Jesus’ temptations, to Jesus’ ministry. Discussion & Activity: Have water in a pitcher and an empty bowl. Pour water from the pitcher into the bowl. You may each want to dip your fingers into the...
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Family Study for Lent – February 14, 2018
Ash Wednesday – February 14, 2018 Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15 Symbol: Praying Hands Discussion & Activity: If you are able, attend an Ash Wednesday Service at church. Talk together as a family about the service and what it meant to you. In reading Matthew 6:9-15, we are reminded to pray. And Jesus gives us some specific words...
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This Week At Gethsemane – February 14
Upcoming events and activities at Gethsemane United Methodist Church during Wednesday, February 14 – Tuesday, February 20. WEDNESDAY Ash-Wednesday Worship Services Another Lenten season is upon us! Ash Wednesday begins the liturgical season of Lent. This year, Ash Wednesday is February 14, 2018. There will be two Ash Wednesday worship opportunities sponsored by our cluster:...
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Discerning God’s Vision for Our Church
Gethsemane United Methodist Church held its 2nd annual Leadership Summit Friday, February 9th through Saturday, February 10th held at the Gaithersburg Marriott. The purpose of this year’s Leadership Summit was to discern the future of Gethsemane to identify the Church’s mission, vision, and value. During this process we learned that identifying God’s purpose for our...
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The Treasure Principle Bible Series
Learn the six principles to unlocking the secrets of becoming a joyful giver during this interactive Bible Study, with video presentations from Randy Alcorn, author of The Treasure Principle. This series is a follow-up to the 2017 Stewardship Wednesday Night Bible study sessions. For more information email the Committee on Finance at finance@gethsemaneumc.org. Sundays at...
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Send Me Lord: Taking Up Your Call
Send Me Lord, Sermon by Sharon Stewart. Isaiah’s Commission 6 In the year that King Uzi died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And...