Upcoming events and activities from Monday, March 6th – Sunday, March 12th
MONDAY
Disciple Bible Study
10:00 AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3013246096
Meeting ID: 301-324-6096
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
TUESDAY
Community Bible Study
12:00 Noon
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3013246096
Meeting ID: 301-324-6096
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
Exploring Your Creative Spiritual Gifts
7:00 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3013246096
Meeting ID: 301-324-6096
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
WEDNESDAY
Word on Wednesday: Lenten Bible Study
7:00 PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3013246096
Meeting ID: 301-324-6096
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
THURSDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
FRIDAY
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.
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.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3013361219
Call-In 301-715-8592
Meeting ID-301-336-1219
FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS/FLYERS
Youth and Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Youth Bible Study
Grace and Peace! I am excited to announce that Youth Bible Study will begin Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:30 pm!!! We will have Bible Study every other Tuesday evening. This will be a hybrid Bible Study. For those who are able to join us in person, we will be at the Temple Hills Campus located at 1901 Iverson St. For those unable to come in person, you can join us via Zoom. at 886-3916-8786. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at PastorChania@gethsemaneumc.org
Additionally, we are trying to capture the contact information for all youth between the ages of 11-18, so that we can keep you apprised of all that is happening in the life of our church concerning youth. If your child(ren), grandchildren, Godchildren, etc. are between these ages, please send their names, ages, birthdays, email addresses, and phone numbers to Ms. Rosa White at rwhite@gethsemaneumc.org.
Journey Bus Trip
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.
Partnership Opportunity
Please save this date for another opportunity to participate in this annual Money Explosion Financial Fair with Prince George’s Community College. More detailed information on specific workshops and events will be forthcoming. Should you have questions, please call Sister Jessie.