Upcoming events and activities from Monday, January 16th – Sunday, January 22nd
MONDAY
Martin Luther King Jr Day
TUESDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
WEDNESDAY
Men’s Bible Study
7 PM
https://zoom.us/j/3013361219
Meeting ID: 301-336-1219
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
THURSDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
FRIDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
SATURDAY
GETHSEMANE FOOD PANTRY
Grace and peace saints! This is a reminder that Gethsemane’s food pantry has reopened after being closed for a year due to the pandemic. The pantry is open weekly on Saturdays from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. If you are in need of grocery items you can visit the pantry during those hours. Also, if you know of a FAMILY OR ANYONE in need, please pass on this information. Thank you.
SUNDAY
Sunday Morning Worship Service
We will worship at 10 a.m. every Sunday in person Online streaming begins at 10:15. Zoom call opens at 9:50 am. Individuals must register for worship. Registration opens every Wednesday.
Call-In 301-715-8592
Meeting ID-301-336-1219
FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS/FLYERS
Youth and Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Cluster Liturgical Dance Opportunity
Grace and Peace Gethsemane. Journey UMC Dancers will be ministering January 29th for our Cluster Worship Service. They are inviting any interested dancers to join them for the following rehearsals:
1/14 12pm @ Bells UMC, Suitland, MD
1/15 12pm @ Journey UMC, Temple Hills, MD
1/21 11am @ Bells UMC, Suitland, MD
1/22 12pm @ Journey UMC, Suitland MD
1/27 Time TBD @ Gethsemane UMC
1/28 Time TBD @ Gethsemane UMC
If you are interested please contact Rayla Parquet, Co-Worship Coordinator for more details.
Annual College Scholarship Application
Window Opens Dec 15: Once again, the Baltimore-Washington Conference will award scholarships for qualified students currently attending college, as well as high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall of 2023. The application process opens on Dec. 15 and closes on March 30. A variety of scholarships are offered to fit the diverse needs of our students. To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete the full online application, which includes uploading their current transcripts. In addition, the student must provide contact information for their pastor and one additional church reference. The pastor and reference will be contacted and asked to submit information on the student’s participation in the local church. The entire process will be done online for ease of the student, pastor, and reference. Learn more.
Community Walking Tour of Emory Fellowship
The Senior Housing Committee invites you to join us on a Walking Tour of Emory Fellowship and the Beacon of Light Affordable Housing project on Saturday, February 18th at 10:30am. The Walking Tour will be led by Rev. Joseph Daniels, Senior Pastor at Emory Fellowship. To sign-up to attend, email bdrakeford@gethsemaneumc.org
Gethsemane UMC’s Strategic Plan
Gethsemane UMC is excited to release a draft of our community vision and master plan! The plan is the result of 18 months of community engagement and research. The draft plan includes a long-term vision for the church’s campus to include multigenerational housing units, local food production, renewable energy, indoor and outdoor spaces for community fitness, social gathering, as well as recommendations for short-term facility improvements and church capacity building. You can provide comments on the draft documents from now until March 10th by marking up hard copies that are available at the church or emailing bdrakeford@gethsemaneumc.org.
