Upcoming events and activities from Monday, March 11th – Sunday, March 17th
MONDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
TUESDAY
Morning Devotions
9 AM
Dial: 701-802-5182
Access: 6583581#
WEDNESDAY
Lenten Bible Study
Mark your calendars for our Lenten Bible study which will begin this Wednesday, February 21, 2024 and run for four consecutive Wednesday evenings. We will be using the book Finding Jesus in the Psalms by Barb Roose.
If you would like to purchase a participant book please see Sis. Rosa after church service today. The cost of the book is $10.00.
Please note that we will not be using the church’s Zoom account for the Lenten Bible study. We will be using the Christian Education account as indicated on the flyer; however, the link on the flyer is not working, so you will need to go to the Zoom app and put the meeting ID in manually and the Dial-In number has been corrected. See below.
Meeting ID: 301-324-6096
Dial-In: 301-715-8592
THURSDAY
Morning Devotions
9 a.m. and 12 noon
Dial: 701-802-5182
Access: 6583581#
FRIDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
SATURDAY
GETHSEMANE FOOD PANTRY
Grace and peace saints! 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
Women’s Day
The United Women in Faith cordially invite you to celebrate Women’s Day 2024 on March 17th at 10am, themed “Seeds of Faith, Blossoms of Miracles. Our guest speaker will be The Reverend Dr. Michelle Holmes Chaney.
Attention lovely ladies of Gethsemane, the United Women of Faith are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to you for our upcoming Women’s Day event with the inspiring theme: “Seeds of Faith, Blossoms of Miracles.” Join us on March 17th as we plant ourselves in fertile soul, and demonstrate how our faith has the power to flourish as we cultivate a deeper relationship with our Savior.
This year we have a special challenge for every woman of Gethsemane to bring two women with them for a powerful Women’s Day Event! We want a woman sitting on your right and left! As our guest speaker, Reverend Dr. Michelle Holmes Chaney delivers a divine word.
A $60 minimum donation is requested from all women of Gethsemane to help fund our programs and missions for 2024. Please wear Red & White, and grab postcards in the Narthex so that you can personally invite others to join us in celebration.
Volunteers for Women’s Day are still needed. We need greeters, a set-up team to decorate the fellowship hall, ladies to manage the kitchen, as well as a team to help break down and clean up. Click here to sign up for a slot. Let me know if you have any questions.
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 a.m. 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
Youth Prayer Call
The Cluster Youth prayer call is today @ 7 pm. The prayer call will be facilitated by Pastor Nia. We ask that parents and guardians will help us by making sure your young people are logging into the call EVERY Sunday evening at 7pm. The call should not last more than 10 minutes. Any questions or concerns can be sent to Pastor Nia via email at Pastorchania@gmail.com.
FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS/FLYERS
Holy Week
Yesterday’s Children Trip
Yesterday’s Children is sponsoring a trip to see the play “Daniel” at Sight and Sound in Lancaster, PA. Trip includes tickets, dinner and transportation. Please see Sister Rosa White, Sister Peggy Thornton, and Minister Gloria Turner-Simpkins for more details.
Youth Prayer Challenge
For the 2024 Lenten Season, the youth of the Lower Prince George’s County Cluster are being stretched to grow in faith, through prayer. Here’s how: every young person between the ages of 12-18 will keep a prayer journal. For 46 days, our youth, along with Pastor Nia and all youth advisors, will write the date at the top of the page then write a prayer.
For the remainder of February ONLY (until February 29th), in addition to the prayer, we are also being challenged to compose a love letter to God.
Gethsemane Dance Ministry
Are you passionate about worshiping God through movement? Do you want to learn how? Join us as we release the kingdom through dance. Your feet were made to worship! The Worship Design Team is reinstating Gethsemane’s Dance Ministry.
For more information contact:
Khelsey Marshall (khelsey.marshall@gmail.com) , Dance Ministry Coordinator
Rayla Parquet (rparquet@gethsemaneumc.org), Worship Coordinator
Min Janaye Page (janaye.page@gmail.com), Worship Co-Coordinator
Health Reminder From: Health/Wellness Ministry
The cold, flu, Covid 19, RSV viruses remain among us. Protect your health. Vaccines are available. We remain vigilant to protect the congregation. Face masks and hand sanitizers are available in the lobby. BE SAFE: Take precautions, protect yourself.
Gloria Rutledge, RN, MSN, Health/Wellness Ministry, Chair
Stewardship Bible Study
The Capital Market wants YOU to become a Community Advocate!
The Institute is a 6-week training program designed for residents, local business owners, community organizations, city officials, employees, and partners to come together and amplify their role as engaged civic participants.
Trainings are facilitated by 20743 residents & community stakeholders. Participants receive a small stipend. Workshops will be held on Saturdays at Gethsemane UMC
Youth and Children’s Choir Rehearsal
