Upcoming events and activities from Monday, October 19th – Sunday, October 25th
MONDAY
Monday Bible/Disciple Study Class
We are looking forward to more exciting, inspiring and engaging sessions and we hope and pray that you will join in. The study that the group agreed upon is:
“The 3:16 Verses – Seven Salvation Principles: Twenty-One Messages of Hope – Matthew 3:16 through Revelation 3:16″ and the author is Reverend Dr. Ronald Glenn.
This book can be purchased from Amazon.com if you do not already have it.
The zoom link for joining the group is listed below:
https://zoom.us/j/301.324.6096
Meeting ID: 301-324-6096
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
Stewardship Bible Study
TUESDAY
Morning Devotion
WEDNESDAY
Community Bible Study(12 NOON)
Wednesday Bible Study(Faith and Faithfulness)
12pm online
7pm in person
THURSDAY
Morning Devotion(Also on Thursday Afternoon)
Estate Planning Basics-An Act of Worship
Dear Friends,
Did you know that an estimated 68% of Americans do not have an estate plan?
Estate planning is an important part of caring for our families, stewarding the resources we’ve been given, and thinking intentionally about the legacy we leave behind. Yet many congregations lack access to basic estate planning information and opportunities to explore planned giving. Join the Mid-Atlantic Faith Foundation for our upcoming webinar, Estate Planning Basics, featuring Executive Director, Cary James, Jr.
During this session, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the fundamentals of estate planning.
Help congregants take meaningful steps toward planning for their future.
Explore how planned giving can support your church’s mission and ministry.
Encourage generosity as an expression of faith and stewardship.
You don’t need to be an estate planning expert to help your congregation begin these important conversations.
Meet our Presenter:
Rev. Cary James, Jr. comes to the Foundation after serving in full-time church ministry for more than 25 years. He is a graduate of the Financial Leadership Academy (FLA) and has been a trained coach since 2013, coaching individuals in finances and religious fundraising. Cary serves as chairperson of the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, Conference Investment Committee, Council on Finance and Administration and Facilitator for Wespath’s rev it up! and Clergy Benefits Academy. Rev. James was called by God from saving the planet as an engineer to saving souls as an Evangelist.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Presenter: MAFF Excecuitive Director, Cary James, Jr.
We hope you’ll join us for this practical conversation about preparing for the future and creating a lasting legacy of generosity.
FRIDAY
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Event
SATURDAY
GETHSEMANE FOOD PANTRY(NEW SCHEDULE)
Grace and peace church family!
To better serve our community, the food pantry is adopting a new schedule. Distributions will occur on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The hours of operation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
SUNDAY
Sunday Morning Worship Service
We will worship at 10 a.m. every Sunday in person Online streaming begins at 10:00a.m on YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK
Youth Sunday
October 25 | 10:00 AM – Youth Sunday
Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness
Youth Prayer Call
T-SHIRTS
Greetings Saints,
Sweat-shirts and T-shirts will be on sale after service the next few sundays after church.. Come early and purchase a shirt of your choice.
See you before and after Worship!!
Sweat-shirts $40.00 T-shirts $20.00 each
SPECIAL 2 T-shirts $35.00
YOU GET A SHIRT. YOU GET A SHIRT. YOU GET A SHIRT
FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS/FLYERS
Year-end fundraising flyer
Combined Scholarship Opportunity in Memory of Pastor Ron
Dear Gethsemane Church Family:
Beth-El has offered Gethsemane the opportunity to support a scholarship being established in honor and memory of our beloved former pastor, Rev. Ronald E. F. Triplett (Pastor Ron). (See attached flyer)
Throughout his ministry, Pastor Ron demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Christian leadership, education, service, and community engagement. He understood the importance of investing in people, particularly our young people, and encouraged them to pursue their educational goals, develop their God-given gifts, and use those gifts in service to God and their communities.
Pastor Ron’s leadership extended well beyond the church walls. He believed that the Church should be a visible and active presence in the community, building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. His dedication to ministry, education, and community service remains an important part of the legacy he leaves with Gethsemane.
There have also been several discussions regarding Gethsemane establishing its own scholarship in Pastor Ron’s honor. We will continue working toward that goal with plans to establish a Gethsemane scholarship in his memory in 2027. This will provide another meaningful opportunity for our church family to preserve his legacy by investing in the education and future of deserving students.
In the meantime, Beth-El’s scholarship initiative provides us with an opportunity to join others in honoring Pastor Ron and the tremendous impact his life and ministry had on so many.
Supporting education in his memory is truly a fitting tribute to a Pastor, leader, mentor, and community servant who believed in helping others grow and succeed.
May Pastor Ron’s legacy of faith, leadership, education, service, and community engagement continue to inspire us for generations to come.
Continue to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Pastor Ron!
Shred Event
Fall Bible Study
UCAP AI Bootcamp
SHABACH MINISTRIES
Food Giveaway
The Garden of Gethsemane Youth Choir
Gethsemane United Methodist Church is excited to invite our children and youth, ages 4–17, to become a part of The Garden of Gethsemane Youth Choir!
If your child loves to sing—or simply has a heart to praise God—we would love for them to join us as we worship through music every 4th Sunday. Rehearsals are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays immediately following worship service. Parents, your encouragement and support can help our young people discover their gifts, build confidence, develop friendships, and grow in their faith while serving the Lord. Please contact Sis. Rayla Parquet, Director, or Sis. Lisa Davis, Music Coordinator, for more information.
Let’s help our children lift their voices in praise and become part of The Garden of Gethsemane Youth Choir!
“Train up a child in the way he should go…” — Proverbs 22:6
Liturgical Dance Ministry
Do you have a passion for expressing your love for God through dance? Gethsemane United Methodist Church invites children, youth, and adults to become a part of our Worship in Movement Ministry!
As Psalm 149:3 reminds us, “Let them praise His name with dancing.” Whether you’re experienced or just have a willing heart, there is a place for you as we minister through the gift of movement.
Come and experience the joy of worship in a powerful and creative way. You were made to worship!
For more information, please contact:
- Kierstyn Raglin, Dance Ministry Coordinator
- Rayla Parquet, Worship Coordinator
- Dr. Shirley Newton–Guest Worship Co-Coordinator
Join us as we release the Kingdom through dance and glorify God with every movement!
Gethsemane UMC Green Team
Building on the Sacred Grounds garden installation project, The Capital Market and Gethsemane United Methodist Church are coming together to launch the Sacred Grounds Green Team. The Green Team will converge as a gathering of congregants and community members committed to caring for God’s Creation and engaging in the climate movement.
What is the Green Team?
A welcoming, intergenerational space where we meet every third Thursday to learn, share, and take action around environmental stewardship in ways that are rooted in community.
When: Every Third Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 910 Addison Road South, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 LUNCH IS PROVIDED!
In each Green Team gathering, we will:
- INSPIRE intergenerational conversations that promote lasting change
- CONSERVE by building tangible skills that increase confidence working in nature
- EDUCATE ourselves with subject-matter experts who break down policies impacting our community
- FELLOWSHIP by connecting with one another as we learn to preserve God’s Creation
Whether you’re deeply involved in environmental work or just curious about where to start, there is a place for you at the table.
What’s next?
To RSVP, please contact kennedy@thecapitalmarketmd.com or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982832460265?aff=oddtdtcreator
Church Worship Participants
Grace and peace to you! The Worship Design Team is excited to invite individuals of all ages to participate in our weekly worship services. We believe that each member of our congregation has unique gifts to offer, and there are many ways you can serve your church family: as a greeter, acolyte, reader, prayer leader, usher, in communications, or through dance or choir.
If you or someone you know feels called to participate in any of these capacities, please reach out directly to the Worship Coordinators or the lead in each ministry:
Worship Committee: Rayla Parquet & Dr. Shirley Newton-Guest
Acolytes/Communion Stewards: Cynthia Wilkins
Music Coordinator: Lisa Davis
Ushers: Sheila Chapman
Liturgical Dance: Kierstyn Ragland
Communications/A/V: Brandon Hayes & Karen Thornton
Thank you for your continuous support as we strive to build a Worship Team that is pleasing to God at GUMC. Your willingness to serve is greatly appreciated and contributes to the richness of our worship experience.
Blessings,
Worship Design Team
