WORSHIP

Sunday, August 20

Matthew 15:[10-20]21-28

Sunday School: 9:30 am

• Adults meet in the Parlor
• Children 2 years to 6th grade meet downstairs in Godly Play Room
• Youth in 7th-12th grade meet downstairs in Confirmation Room

Worship: 10:30 am

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CONNECT

Thanks to all of the students who brought their backpacks to be blessed last Sunday.

We hope you've had a great start to the school year.

Always remember that YOU ARE LOVED by the Gethsemane community!

Christmas in July THANK YOU

Many thanks for your generous donations of school supplies during the Dr. Carl Candoli Christmas in July School Supply Drive. The school supplies were delivered to T.A. Brown Elementary on Thursday, August 10. Monetary contributions totaled over $1,100. Breakfast tacos were delivered to the staff Friday, August 11. The support of the Gethsemane Lutheran community is appreciated by the T.A. Brown staff and students and is also a beautiful memorial honoring the late beloved Gethsemane member Dr. Carl Candoli. Thanks to Pam Bornemann Atkins, Joan Candoli, and the 2023 “Christmas in July” Team for their commitment to public education.

"God's Work Our Hands" and Rally Sunday

Sunday, September 10

Don’t miss this exciting day at Gethsemane! Wear or plan to purchase a “God’s Work Our Hands” shirt to wear for this day of service together.

Gather for Rally Sunday in the multipurpose room at 9:30 am to celebrate the beginning of a new year of growing in faith together. After the opening, children, and youth will meet with their teachers. Parents are asked to register their children.

Following the 10:30 am worship, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by Gethsemane members Greg & Debbie Pitts (aka Rusted Shut BBQ) in the multipurpose room.

After lunch, participate in the annual “God’s Work Our Hands” multi-generational opportunity for service work restoring/reconciling communities. Check the Narthex and future G-News emails for volunteer sign-ups and shirt sales.

Wednesday Midweek Connections

Wednesday Midweek Connections is such a special time at Gethsemane. Come for worship at Noon followed by fellowship in the Parlor.

ELCA National Youth Gathering

July 16-20, 2024

New Orleans, LA

Gethsemane youth are eager to participate in a youth ministry tradition joining thousands of youth from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in New Orleans for the 2024 ELCA youth gathering: “Created To Be.” Gethsemane senior high youth have attended every ELCA youth gathering. All of this is possible because of the commitment to youth by the Gethsemane community. Thanks for your support! Keep all youth in your daily devotional prayers.

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Gethsemane Events

• September 3: Labor Day Casual Worship
• September 10: God's Work Our Hands and Rally Sunday
• October 1: Blessing of the Animals
• October 8: 3rd Graders Presented Bibles
• October 29: Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation
• November 4: GLCM Fall Festival (make plans to volunteer at a table!)
• November 5: All Saints Sunday
• November 22: Youth-Led Thanksgiving Eve Service
• December 3: Advent/Christmas Program during Sunday School
• December 9: Campfire Carols & Cocoa

GLCM

Spread the Word....

GLCM is hiring energetic, experienced, and nurturing individuals!

Lead & Assistant Teachers for all age groups. FT and PT positions. Call Valerie Johnson at 512-339-6335 or email glcm@glcmchildcare.org

Also Looking for Volunteers:

• Church member Representative to serve on the GLCM Advisory Board beginning in the 2023-24 school year. Patti Hjelm has been a wonderful representative. Feel free to ask her any questions regarding her experience.
• Library/Resource Room Volunteers are also needed.

If interested in volunteering: Call 512-657-3476 or email angelicalundquist@glcmchildcare.org

GLCM is designed to meet the needs of children through an inclusive preschool program that offers a wide variety of activities and experiences while providing an environment that emphasizes the basic Christian values of love, trust, pace cooperation, and respect. Gethsemane congregants are encouraged to tell family and friends about this quality ministry.

Registration for next school year is available.

SERVE

Gethsemane Food Pantry and Clothes Closet

Donate food or clothes to support community members in need! Know someone in need? The Gethsemane Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is open Tuesdays from 9 am-12 pm.

GIVE

Give to Gethsemane

Thank you for your faithful giving and involvement at Gethsemane. Your gifts of time, talent and treasure are truly “God’s Work, Our Hands.” Every dollar you donate goes to support ministry to our church, to our local community, and to our partners around the world.