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October news & updates at Gethsemane

10/02/2024 | Volume 131 | Issue 9

Welcome to the new Messenger!


As you are probably aware, the monthly Messenger took a hiatus in September. Well, as you can see, it's back, baby! And while this version of the Messenger will surely evolve, perfect is the enemy of done, so here it is: the Messenger. As always, thank you for your grace and patience. Enjoy!


Ideas for future Messenger articles or highlights

Upcoming Events

See what's happening this month at a glance. (You can print this calendar!)

October Worship Leaders

We still need worship leaders on Sunday mornings! If you are a worship leader you will receive an advance email and an email the week of your assignment.Click here to sign up to be a worship leader.

September Attendance


September 1st 65 In-Person 40 Online September 8th 100 In-Person 28 Online September 15th 94 In-Person 16 Online September 22nd 87 In-Person 32 Online

September 29th 78 In-Person 33 Online

God's work. Our hands. recap!


Thank you to everyone who participated in God's work. Our hands. Click the above link to see the fruits of our labors! (pictures and totals.)

September/October

Birthdays

Anniversaries


Feel free to send a greeting to those who have celebrated a birthday or anniversary recently! (Addresses are available to Gethsemane Members only through the Instant Church Directory App.)

Pastor's Page

“I am the vine and you are the branches. The ones who stay joined to me will grow much fruit, for without me nothing grows.”

--Jesus, quoted in John 15:5 (First Nations Version)

 

Why Lutheran? Why do we call ourselves Lutheran, named for Martin Luther, a medieval-era Christian church reformer? Do denominations matter?  


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Gethsemane Reports

Gethsemane Financial Report



To read Gethsemane's financial report click the read more button.

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Notes from Gethsemane Music Director, Dr. Aria Thomé


People say I love you in many ways. The question “What is your love language” is probably a question you have heard and answered before. Just as there are many ways to say the words ‘I love you’, so are there many ways to sing some of our most ancient and revered texts and truth within worship. Some may appeal to others more. Maybe you’re only comfortable with Setting 4. You might find you find a particular setting (literally, set music to a text) more comfortable in your voice and in your heart. There is not one right or wrong way to express ‘Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power and might.’


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Youth Lending Library is here!


We are happy to introduce our new church youth library which is located in the library room at Gethsemane.


There you can find books for the littlest ones and all the way up to teens exploring diverse topics in fresh ways that include: who is God, how we should treat one another, who is the Church, the environment, as well as devotions for the family and older children and teens.

Special effort has been made to provide youth Christian books that are inclusive and depict people of different races, cultures, abilities, and identities.


These books were purchased through a Thrivent grant with a few extra donations and we hope to expand over the next two years. Families, teens, and Sunday School teachers are encouraged to check out what's offered.


The instructions for paper or electronic sign-out are currently in the library along with a QR code to access the catalog of books thus far. You can also find the catalog by clicking on the link below.


For more information (or to share a suggestion), please contact: Courtney Baxter-Annis.


Youth Lending Library Catalog

Hurricane Response - Lutheran Disaster Relief


"In late September, Hurricane Helene hit the coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, dropping heavy rains on the southeastern United States and leaving millions of people without power. As the storm has moved inland, it has caused dangerous flooding and landslides, as well as downed trees and power lines."

Read more and learn how you can help

October Highlights at Gethsemane and beyond

Schnucks Food Drive for the Little Free Pantry


Saturday, October 5th from 10 am - 6 pm, at Schnucks - Hampton Village

Volunteers are needed to encourage shoppers to pick up something extra for the Little Free Pantry. Families and children are welcome to sign up. Sign up by clicking the button below. There are one-hour time slots, but you can choose as many as you like. We will also need help moving the items from the Sanctuary (where they will be blessed) to the storage room on Sunday. All the details can be found in the sign-up form. Thank you!

Schnucks Food Drive


Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 6th from 4-5pm


Bring your pets and join us for a brief outdoor service to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Treats for humans and dogs will be available after the blessing, and you can make a paw print of your pet using pet-safe ink to remember the occasion. Animals must be on a leash or in a secure carrier for their safety. We will collect a free will offering and will be collecting old towels, blankets or sheets for shelter pets. Financial donations and pet supplies will be donated to Gateway Pet Guardians.

Church Work Day.


Everyone is invited to attend the next Gethsemane work day on Saturday, October 12th as volunteers work together to get the church in tip-top shape for Advent and Christmas! Work will begin at 9am and go through 2pm unless we finish sooner. Service hours are available, and goodies are always provided to those who show up to work! 


Church work day info

Get to Know Gethsemane!


Are you not yet a member and interested in learning more about this congregation? We’re hosting a discussion and dinner (which also serves as our New Member Orientation) on Sunday, October 13th from 4:00-7:00 PM—let us save you a space at the table! Sign up on the back of your green worship insert on Sunday or click here.

Lumin - Lutheran Campus Ministry


LuMin is asking for meals for their “Dinner and Jesus” nights at their campus house on Forsyth near Wash U. Gethsemane has agreed to provide food on the following Sundays: 10/13, 11/10, 12/08. More information, including detailed instructions, can be found on the sign-up page. If you cannot provide a meal please consider a financial donation! The money is used when there is no one available to provide food. If you wish to give directly to Lumin click here! Pr. Tina is a member of Gethsemane!



Pedals Pipes and Pizza


You are invited to an introduction to the pipe organ on Saturday, October 19th from 11am to 1pm!


Gethsemane's organist, Amy Crousore, will introduce the "King of Instruments" and share her vast knowledge of the instrument she loves.


Those in attendance will meet in the sanctuary and then move to the balcony to try the organ, see the inside mechanisms, and look at the pipes.


If you would like pizza after the event, please bring $10.


Click here to sign up so we know how much pizza to buy!


Oct 28

Women's Luncheon

You are welcome to join the women of Gethsemane for lunch. We meet the 4th Monday of each month. (Except holidays) We rotate restaurants and welcome new people!

Register

October request of the Month


In October we will collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, and socks for our food pantry partners, Isaiah 58 and St. Anthony's.

November request:


Thanksgiving drive -- brownie mix and oil: Gethsemane has committed to collecting 200 boxes of brownies and 200 bottles of cooking oil (16 or 32oz) for Isaiah 58's annual Thanksgiving supplies drive (serving hundreds of families each year). Help us hit our target by Sunday, November 10 by placing donations on the shelves in the hallway.



December is Adopt-A family - The sign-up to adopt a family will be published soon.


Save the Date!

The Bridge Pop-Up Shop!


The Bridge will be back at Gethseamne with their Pop-Up shop in time for you to do your Christmas Shooping while doing good! Sunday, November, 24 9am-12pm. (Bewteen Services in the Fellowship Hall.)

Live Nativity

Gethsemane will once again host a Live Nativity with animals, hot cocoa, a Holy Family and more as a way to get into the spirit of Christmas. This event is always free and open to the public. Tell your friends and watch for ways how you can volunteer. December 7, 4-5pm

Get Connected @ Gethsemane!

Gethsemane Lutheran Church

3600 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109 Phone: 314-352-8050

Email Address: office@gethsemanestl.org Church Office Hours: Vary - please call first


Pastoral Care: Rev. Cheryl Walenta Gorvie 903-918-3992 pastor@gethsemanestl.org


Council President Gary Borkowski

314-489-0937 gvborkowski@gmail.com


Website: www.gethsemanestl.org

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