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Remember Me is an exhibit of original art that brings to life the decades-long conflict in Colombia. It will be on display at Gethsemane August 1-29.
The bloody, 60-year conflict in Colombia has touched every village, every church and every family in the war-torn country. This exhibit will give you the opportunity to see the faces, hear the voices and feel the struggles of Colombians caught in this decades-long nightmare.
The exhibit is presented by Lutheran World Relief along with partners in Colombia. For more information and a preview, Visit the Remember Me website.
A reception with exhibit curators will be held Sunday, August 29 at 10:30 am.
Wednesday 6th, 6:30 -7:30 - Splash Together
Friday 8th, 9:30 -11:30 – Open Play
Sunday 10th, 12:00 – 12:30 – 2009 Baptismal Reunion
Wednesday, 13th, 6:30 – 7:30 – Sunday school Teacher meeting
Sunday 17th, 9:40 -10:40 – 4 year-old Stepping Stone Event
Friday 22rd – Sunday 24th – Family Ministry Retreat
Sunday 24th – 31st – Please bring in Art Work for Kid’s Art Show (2 items per child)
Sunday 31st – 3rd graders share Bible Verse at 10:45 service.
Wednesday 3rd, 6:30 -7:30 - Splash Together
Friday 5th, 9:30 -11:30 – Open Play
Sunday 7th, Kids Art show begins
Sunday 14th, 6th graders participate in 10:45 worship.
Monday 15th, 8:30 -4:00 – Arts Alive
Sunday 21st, 9:40 – 10:40 – 1st Grade Stepping Stone Event
Friday, 26th, 7:00 – Family Ministry Movie Night
Sunday 28th, Sunday school kids sing at 10:45 service, 2nd graders share 10 commandments at 10:45 service. Kid’s Art Show reception
Wednesday 3rd, 6:00 -7:00 - Splash Together (Note time change for this month)
Sunday 7th, 9:40 -10:40 – Kindergarten Stepping Stone Event. 1st graders share Lord’s Prayer at 10:45 service,
Friday 12th, 9:30 -11:30 – Open Play
Saturday 13th, 11:30- 1:30- Feed My Starving Children
Sunday 14th, 6th graders participate in 10:45 worship.
Friday 19th, 6:00 – 9:00 – 5th grade First communion Retreat
Saturday 20th, 9:00 – 4:00 – 5th grade First Communion Retreat
Sunday 21st, 10:45 – 5th grade First Communion
Sunday 28th – 9:30 – 11:30 –Palm Sunday Family Event. 9:00 – 11:00 – Youth Palm Sunday Breakfast
Friday 2nd, 9:30 -11:30 – Open Play
Sunday 4th – Easter – no Sunday school
Wednesday 7th, 6:30 -7:30 - Splash Together
Sunday 11th, 9:40 – 10:40 – 2nd Grade Stepping Stone Event. 3:00 Tea Party Chapel View.
Sunday 18th, Memory work due. 1:00 - Family Ministry Bowling
Friday 23rd, 6:00 – Girls Retreat drop off
Saturday 24th, 11am – Girls Retreat pick up
Sunday 2nd, 9:40 – 10:40 – 4th grade Stepping Stone event
Wednesday 5th, 6:30 -7:30 - Splash Together
Friday 7th, 9:30 -11:30 – Open Play
Sunday 9th, 6th graders participate in 10:45 worship.
Sunday 16th, Sunday school kids sing at 10:45 service. Last day of Sunday school. 6th grade Stepping Stone Event 9:40 – 10:40. 1:00 - Family Ministry Bingo at Chapel View
Sunday 23rd, 9:30 – 1:00 Camp Fundraiser Car Wash
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th – Family Ministry Summer Retreat
Sunday 20th – Friday 25th – Green Lake Bible Camp
Sunday 25th – Thursday 29th, 6:00 – 8:30 – Vacation Bible School
The coming of winter brings special problems to those living on the streets. Clean white socks can provide some measure of comfort.
In response, our Need of the Month is new white crew socks. The socks are distributed through an inner city mission project of Central Lutheran Church.
Socks may be left in the yellow barrel at either entrance during January.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (our partner congreation) has invited us to attend Julebord Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.
5:30 p.m. Appetizers and Fellowship
6:00-7:00 p.m. Buffet
7:00 p.m. Dessert and Musical Program
Tickets are $20/adults 12 and older, $12/children under 12. For reservations or information contact Lowell Hanson at 651-459-7277.
Please invite family and friends to join you at this year’s Julebord. We will again offer the option of reserved tables for larger parties who wish to make reservations as a group.
To foster a conversation on immigration, Gethsemane’s Latino Outreach Team is showing two significant films that portray the experience of those newly arrived in the U.S.
Join us for Under the Same Moon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 in the youth room.
This year’s Under the Same Moon received a standing ovation at the Sundance Film Festival. It tells the story of Rosario, working illegally in Los Angeles so she can send money home to her aged mother and 9-year-old son, Carlitos, and hoping she can afford to send for him soon. When his grandmother dies suddenly, though, Carlitos embarks on a colorful and arduous journey across the border in search of his mother. The film touches on timely and pressing issues concerning immigration and discrimination, but it works on a simpler level as well by focusing primarily on the sweet relationship between a mother and her son.
The film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Pr. Laurie. So, make a movie date with us!
Sweet Land was shown on November 13, so if you haven’t already seen it, we recommend renting it soon so we can do some comparisons.
Indicate your interest by contacting Pastor Laurie or calling the church office or registering through Access Gethsemane.
We are now offering communion instruction for all children who are ready to begin receiving the sacrament. The instructional workshops are intended to be taken by families together. Each begins with a community meal and then proceeds through a series of active learning exercises to teach the basic concepts of communion. Each family will be sent home with a parent and child workbook to review on their own. If your child has further follow-up questions, we invite you to visit with one of the pastors again; otherwise your child would be invited to then begin receiving communion at any time. You can sign up for the workshops in the Sunday Friendship Folder or by calling the church office.
Upcoming Dates: November 16, 12:30 p.m.
Families are not required to participate in the workshops and might feel it is best to wait until the 5th grade when we will continue to offer the Communion Retreat for all children, regardless of whether they have been taking communion already or not.
The great baobab tree in the expansive African savannah is the setting for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS.) Mark your calendar for the evenings of July 25-29. God’s Great Get-Together won’t be the same without YOU! All kids ages 3 through 6th grade are welcome!
This exciting get-together has something for everyone in the community to LOVE. Kids will be creating; running, jumping and FOLLOW-ing with action-packed games, amazing new songs; and SHARE-ing the good news with everyone they meet. TRUST us, this is the VBS you don’t want to miss! It’s all about being part of a community, CARE-ing for others, learning about the Bible, and having fun!
The congregation is welcome to join VBS kids and their families for a community meal each evening during VBS. We ask for a $3.00 donation per meal. The menu is:
Sunday: Tater Tot Hotdish
Monday: Hotdogs and Chili
Tuesday: Sandwiches and Salads
Wednesday: Driscoll’s Chicken, Potato Salad and Coleslaw
Thursday: Leftovers!
Click here to register on Access Gethsemane.
Click here to volunteer. (Use Passcode: vbs)
Join with people from Gethsemane Lutheran, Faith Presbyterian, and All Saints Lutheran as we gather together on Saturday, September 25, 9 am to 12 pm to make a difference in our neighborhood and around the world.
Community service projects have been coordinated for people of every age and ability; everyone from young families to seniors can take part.
Review the project list below, then visit www.mysignup.com/cds to sign up. Use passcode "CDS."
The Fellowship Hall at Gethsemane Lutheran Church will feature stations for quilting, layette assembly, health kit assembly, and bandage rolling.
We can make an impact in our community by cleaning up God's good creation. Join us as we clean up Minnehaha Creek - we'll meet starting where it crosses Blake Road, then walk the creek picking up garbage along the way. Wear something you don't mind getting wet and bring gloves. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. The city will provide trash bags.
Visit www.mysignup.com/cds to sign up. Use passcode "CDS."
Our Need of the Month for September is items for health kits, layettes and bandages which are distributed around the world by Lutheran World Relief. We will be assembling and working with the items during Community Day of Service on Sept 25.
Place your donations in the yellow barrels near the church entrances, or bring them with you to Community Day of Service.
