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Peace with Justice Sunday
TOGETHER, WE SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF PEACE AND ENCOURAGE COOPERATION LOCALLY, IN THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBALLY. Peace With Justice Sunday is June 11, 2017 In Arizona border towns, communities facing social challenges are dramatically divided. In Liberian villages, citizens’ human rights are being violated. In local U.S. communities, women and girls are being bought and...
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Praise and Paint
Art was designed as a form of worship by God. Share your creative side with our 2nd Praise and Paint on on Sunday May 27th at 6:00pm! $25 Ticket donation covers all of your supplies for an evening of fun! Contact Chelsea Guest at 301-336-1219 for additional information.
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Lent Reflection – Easter
EASTER — April 20: Alleluia Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Symbol: Butterfly Discussion & Activity: Attend an Easter Worship Service. List together those things that happened in worship that helped you be aware of God’s love. Sometimes Easter can be just a day when we eat chocolate, go to church, and are happy for a short time....
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Hope Lives: Celebrate Easter with Gethsemane
Easter is a special time of the year at Gethsemane United Methodist Church. It is our opportunity to celebrate our RISEN LORD! There are several opportunities to worship and fellowship with one another. WORSHIP SERVICES April 13 | MAUNDY THURSDAY Discipleship Love Feast 6:00pm April 16 | EASTER SUNDAY 7:00am & 10:00am EVENTS & PROGRAMS...
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Lent Reflection – Week 6
Week 6 – Week of April 9: The Meaning of the Resurrection Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 Symbol: Egg Discussion & Activity: Read together Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66. This week – Holy Week – we are in the midst of remembering Jesus’ death. You may actually want to start the week reading the first passage...
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13th: Faith Communities and Criminal Justice Recap
Thank you for attending 13th: The Role of Faith Communities in Criminal Justice Reform at Gethsemane United Methodist Church. With your help, we can mobilize our communities to transform the criminal justice system in America and abroad. We have a few quick reminders to follow-up from Saturday’s event. If you have time, please take a...
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Lent Reflection – Week 5
Week 5 – Week of April 2: The Meaning of the Cross Scripture: John 11:1-57 Symbol: Cross Discussion & Activity: Read together John 11:1-57. You may want to divide this passage as follows for study and reflection in your family: John 11:1-16; John 11:17-37; John 11:38-44; John 11:45-57. We often stop our reading after Lazarus...
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Lent Reflection – Week 4
Week 4 – Week of March 26: Jesus Helps Us See Scripture: John 9:1-12 Symbol: Bowl of Dirt Discussion & Activity: Read together John 9:1-12. When we read Scripture, we are often confronted with happenings that, to our logical minds, do not seem possible. Think about what you have just read. Jesus puts mud on...
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Lent Reflection – Week 3
Week 3 – Week of March 19: Jesus Gives Us Living Water Scripture: John 4:5-42 Symbol: Pitcher of Water Discussion & Activity: Read together John 4:5-42. While this may be a familiar story for you, it may not be as familiar to children and youth. It’s a great testimony to the fact that we do...