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...
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Women’s Day 2017
WOMEN’S DAY 2017 at GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, March 26, 2017 | 10:00AM with Guest Speaker, Reverend Stacey Cole Wilson, Director of Congregational Excellence and Strategic Partnerships, BWC-UMC On Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 10:00am, the United Methodist Women of Gethsemane United Methodist Church will hold our annual Women’s Day Celebration. This year’s theme...
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Lent Reflection – Week 2
Week 2 – Week of March 12: Teach me, Lord Scripture: John 3:1-21 Symbol: Candle Discussion & Activity: Read together John 3:1-21. Often, when we read the story of Nicodemus, we concentrate on being born again. While that’s part of the message of this story, another part is Nicodemus’s willingness to come to Jesus in...
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Lent Reflection – Week 1
Week 1 — Week of March 5: Jesus Is Tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Symbol: Rock Discussion & Activity: Read together Matthew 4:1-11. When we read about the temptations of Jesus, we are reminded that we all face temptations in our lives. Pass the rock around among family members. Encourage them to think about how hungry...
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Lent Reflection: Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday — March 1: Do Not Worry Scripture: Matthew 6:25-35 Symbol: Flower Discussion & Activity: If you are able, attend an Ash Wednesday Service at your place of worship. Talk together about the service and what it meant to you. In reading Matthew 6:16-35, we are reminded that God is there for us. Through...
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Chalk on the Board: The Crisis in Black Education
The Religious Arts Ministry presents Chalk on the Board: The Crisis in Black Education for Black History Month. Chalk on the Board is a brief documentary-styled film examining the crisis in black education. Students, educators, administrators and counselors were interviewed in an effort to shine a light on the issues contributing to the crisis, the role...