To make giving easier, Gethsemane United Methodist Church is providing an electronic option for making regular offerings. Contributions will be debited automatically from your checking, savings or credit/debit card account. Our new electronic giving program offers convenience for you and donation consistency for our church. Online giving is a simple, convenient way to provide...
Category: Gethsemane News
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s
On October 3, 2015 (Prince George’s Stadium, Bowie, MD) members of our UMW unit will serve volunteers on this day, plan to join us. If you are interested, please contact Gwen Cason or Veronica Bradford by September 13, 2015 so your name can be included on the participation list.
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News from the Baltimore Washington Conference
THE SCHOOL OF CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT is a premier event for equipping conference leaders, clergy, and laity to lead vital, dynamic, life-changing congregations. Hosted by the Indiana Conference, SCD’s focus this year is on Crossroads, where community, culture, and faith come together to offer the message of love and grace as found in Jesus Christ. If you can’t make...
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Rock Retreat 2016
February 5-7, 2016 Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, Md. Registration opens Sept. 15 Those who are 12 years old and up that may be interested in going please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the Living area for ROCK. For more details please see Pamela Thompson or Robin Hall. About ROCK: ROCK is a powerful and fun-filled weekend...
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Discipleship Classes
DISCIPLESHIP: COME join one of the Disciple Bible Study classes to study God’s word and acquire a deeper understanding of the scriptures. Gethsemane United Methodist Church will offer discipleship classes that grow disciples for God. Please sign up for one of the classes and grow in your discipleship for God. The options are 34 week classes; 30 week...
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2015 Gethsemane United Methodist Women’s Retreat
2015 Gethsemane United Methodist Women’s Retreat: Knowing Yourself as a Powerful Woman of God Please join the United Methodist Women of Gethsemane United Methodist Church for the 2015 Women’s Spiritual Retreat. This year’s theme is Knowing Yourself as a Powerful Woman of God. The Retreat will be held on Saturday, September 26 at Gethsemane United Methodist...
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Living Grace Matters
LIVING GRACE is a video competition, a crowd -source visual project about contemporary yearning for Christ. Young adults , ages 18-30, are invited to create a compelling, Gospel-centered one to three minute video story of a journey, reconciliation or community. Winners will receive $3000. The videos should be under three minutes and tell stories that are genuine, truthful and...
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of Federal Legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in VOTING!! It has been 50 years ago on August 6, 1965 that President B. Lyndon signed this piece of legislation! The Voting Rights Act gave African-American voters the legal right means to challenge voting restrictions and vastly improved voter...
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Scripture Lesson of the Week | August 2, 2015
Scripture Lesson of the Week | August 2, 2015 2 Kings 20:1-7 20 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.2 Then he turned his face...
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News from the Baltimore-Washington Conference
DISCIPLE FAST TRACK: A new version of Disciple Bible Study, which reached more than 3 million people, is being created. The new Fast Track version is 24 weeks long, classes are 75 minutes. Bishop Wilke has created new videos and there are new study materials, a website and online community for leaders. This new Disciple...