Upcoming events and activities from Monday, October 28th – Sunday, November 3rd
MONDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
TUESDAY
Morning Devotions
9 AM
Dial: 701-802-5182
Access: 6583581#
WEDNESDAY
There are no events scheduled for this day
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
GMEN Celebration Breakfast
To all Men of Gethsemane-
Our next GMEN Celebration breakfast is scheduled for November 2nd, at 09:30 at Rips Country Inn in Bowie, Md., located at 3809 Crain Hwy, Bowie Md. 20716 . Please be prompt and enjoy breakfast and Fellowship. There will also be a quarterly Birthday Celebration for all men with Birthday’s in October, November, and December.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you at this celebration if possible. Our next regular Men’s meeting will be at Gethsemane United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 16th at 9:00 am.
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.
GUMC Facilitator’s Training
The Christian Education Ministry has scheduled a facilitator’s training and all current facilitators, co-facilitators and potential facilitators of Bible study groups, Vacation Bible School classes and workshops are invited. The training will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at Gethsemane and will be led by our Pastor Ronald Triplett. Please try to attend this very informative, in-depth session.
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 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
Evangelism. Angel Tree Salvation Army, Christmas Project
The Holiday season is upon us. Christmas is near. The Evangelism Ministry would like to once again bless the Salvation Army, Angel Tree with Christmas gifts of socks, mittens, hats, scarfs and gloves. We will be collecting NEW UNUSED and UNWRAPPED gifts for children, toddlers to teens.
A donation box will be set up in the Narthex for UNWRAPPED gifts to be received.
* If you would like to make a financial
donation towards a gift, please see
Minister Felicia Felder.
Collection dates:
Sunday November 3rd
Sunday November 10th
Sunday November 17th
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
Youth Ministry Workshops
A Gala and Silent Auction
Purpose
This special event aims to celebrate our achievements, strengthen community bonds, and honor our partners and outreach efforts dedicated to transforming lives.
Details
We are planning an elegant evening of fine dining, grand company, and dancing at the beautiful and iconic Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Silent Auction
The highlight of our annual fundraiser, the silent auction, will add to the evening’s excitement! We are contacting our congregation, friends of Gethsemane, our church cluster, community partners, Prince George’s County political community, and dignitaries to join in our celebration.
We are soliciting donations for the silent auction and appreciate any contributions that meet our criteria. Please solicit donations to the auction or the gala if you belong to sororities, fraternities, professional or social organizations, clubs, businesses, or other memberships. Every effort is appreciated.
Donation
To continue our path of service and fulfill Gethsemane’s mission and vision, we are aspiring to raise $100,000. To attend the gala, we request a minimum donation of $250.00 for adults and $125.00 for children ten and under. Please feel free to contribute more if you wish. All proceeds, except the event cost, will be used to enhance our operations, invest in our ministries, and provide meaningful outreach and services to our community.
Register Today!
You may register online through our Realm platform or in-person at Gethsemane.
To register online, scan the barcode on the attached flyer or go to the Realm website and navigate to upcoming events. Individuals or sponsors can also register for a table (10 guests). Registration began July 21, 2024 and ends October 30, 2024, or until we reach our maximum capacity of 200 guests. We anticipate a full house, so please register early.
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 & Min. Jaynae Page
Acolytes/Communion Stewards: Cynthia Wilkins & Lucille McGinnis
Music Coordinator: Lisa Davis
Ushers: Sheila Chapman
Liturgical Dance: Khelsey Marshall
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
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
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
