The following article has been reposted from the United Methodist Church General Commission on Religion and Race and written by Gethsemane member Deacon Dr. Arthuree Wright. To view the original post please visit the GCORR website Click here to download this resource as a PDF In 2016, 58 percent of the Americans surveyed by the...
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A Prayer for Texas
Most Holy One, Thank you for calming the waters and bringing peace in the midst of this storm. Your word declares in Isaiah 43:2 that “when we pass through the waters, you will be with us.” We’re asking that you be with the people of Texas as they try to recover from hurricane Harvey. Please...
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Word On Wednesday – July 26, 2017
Good day Gethesmane! Are you ready for the #Word on Wednesday? The eunuch said, “Look! Water! What would keep me from being baptized?” He ordered that the carriage halt. Both Philip and the eunuch went down to the water, where Philip baptized him. – Acts 8:37-38 Today’s passage is lifted from the larger story of...
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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.