Upcoming events and activities at Gethsemane United Methodist Church during Monday, April 8th – Sunday, April 14th
MONDAY
There are no events or activities scheduled for this day.
TUESDAY
Community Bible Study
Tuesdays 12 noon at Bells UMC, 6016 Allentown Rd. Bible Study resumes THIS TUESDAY, April 2nd. All are welcome
Outreach Ministry Food Pantry
Is it not right to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house. Weekly distribution of food and clothing contact Anne White for additional information. Tuesdays at 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study is designed so that all of the men that attend can build a stronger relationship with our Lord and Savior by growing in our faith through challenges and successes. The Men’s Bible Study challenges each other to grow in our faith by encouragement, support, and prayer. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY
Outreach Ministry Food Pantry
Is it not right to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house. Weekly distribution of food and clothing contact Anne White for additional information. Wednesdays at 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
Wednesday Morning Family Prayer
Start your day off right by joining in a time of Family Prayer each Wednesday, 6:00 – 6:15 a.m. during the Lenten Season. The conference call number is (7112) 432-6110. Access Code: 756043
Word on Wednesday
The Word on Wednesday will resume This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ron will be leading the Bible Study.
THURSDAY
There are no events or activities scheduled for this day.
FRIDAY
There are no events or activities scheduled for this day.
SATURDAY
UMW
This April meeting for United Methodist Women will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 a.m. All committee chairpersons, please come prepared to make final reports on Women’s Day 2019.
Emergent Social Justice
It seems everyone in our community is affected by mental health in one way or another. The Emergent Social Justice Ministry, through a series of mental health seminars, hope to raise awareness, reduce stigma, share knowledge, and change the way people think mental health. We are inviting you to the first mental health seminar on Saturday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. Ms. Stepahine Howard, a Ph.D. candidate at Howard University, will be our first guest lecturer. Her presentation entitled: “Trauma and Grace: Trauma Informed Services for the Church” is an invigorating discussion.
SUNDAY
Sunday Morning Worship
Praise the Lord with us at our morning worship service! This service offers an uplifting, engaging and inspirational worship experience. Each week our pastor brings insight and perspective that causes the scriptures to come alive. Sundays at 10:00 am.
Children Ministry
The Children’s Ministry would like to request donations of Candy and emptied of dilled Candy eggs. NO BOILED EGGS will be needed this year. Please bring your donation to the church by Sunday, April 14th, 2019. If you have questions, please see Rhonda Ellis or Denise Samuels.
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK/FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Season of Lent
Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays), begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Saturday, the evening before Easter.
During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection, and repentance when we seek to literally “turn around” and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and our own selfish desires. By doing so, we seek to live and love as more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. (http://www.umc.org/topics/topic-lent-and-easter)
There are many ways in which you can deepen your spiritual walk during the season of Lent at Gethsemane UMC. All are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for worship, study, fasting, individual and corporate prayer, and service.
We will be fasting together March 18-April 20. Please see the handout for more information.
Music Ministry
The Mass Choir will rehearse April 16th. in preparation for Easter Worship. All are invited to sing in the Mass Choir. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Maundy Thursday
Please join us on Thursday, April 18th, 2019, for the celebration of Maundy Thursday and the Discipleship Love Feast from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. All are welcome.
Gethsemane Religious Arts Ministry
Gethsemane Religious Arts Ministry is looking for male and female actors 15 years of age and over for upcoming roles in the Easter Production, “The Trial of Jesus Nazareth.” We cannot afford to pay you but will be blessed, as will the congregation. The story idea is really creative and powerful and we’re looking for actors who can deliver strong performances. We will also provide you with a copy of the play. Please see Chelsea Guest or any member of the Ministry as soon as possible for rehearsal dates.