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Friday, February 3, 9:30 am - noon
Open Play is a time for preschoolers and parents to gather for fellowship and fun. The Fellowship hall is transformed into an inside playground - a safe place for kids to run, jump and play inside. This free event is open to the community.
We invite everyone who has not yet turned in their projected goals for giving to the mission of the church to do so as soon as possible.
The church council will be setting the 2012 budget in the next few weeks and we need your help to do that. Look at what you have given over this past year and please take the next step by increasing your giving by one percent. God has blessed you to be a blessing for others.
Download a 2012 Commitment Card.
Wednesday Night Dinners are served from 5:15-6:30 pm. All are welcome.
Menu for Wednesday, Feb 8
It's Hotdish Week!
Baked Mac and Cheese
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Veggies, Salad
A donation is appreciated to cover the cost of the meal. ($3/person suggested minimum.)
Our annual Sisters in Spirit Women's Winter Retreat is Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Keynote speaker Jane Leyden Cavanaugh has touched the lives of many around the country. She has a Master's degree in Theology and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from St. Catherine University in St. Paul. In the early 1990's she began a professional acting career taking her from the Dudley Riggs Comedy Theater in Minneapolis to Second City in Chicago to the Groundlings in Los Angeles.
Jane will combine her passion for ministry with her skills in performance to lead us as we consider what it means to say YES to what God gives us in life.
Our model for saying YES to God is Jesus, whose words we remember from Luke 22:42: Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.
We'll look at our lives as they are and embrace the joys and challenges that come along with them. We'll remember that when we give our lives to God and accept the life we have, God is our constant companion and will provide the strength and courage we need to live our lives with joy.
Treat yourself to this special time set aside for women. The cost of $25 offers you a chance to escape for a short time from everyday routines and take time to reflect, worship, and enjoy good company, good music and good food.
Invite a friend, neighbor or relative to share the day with you. Click here to register.
"It’s A Small World After All"
Gethsemane’s Silent Auction & International Dinner Mega Event!
To support Gethsemane’s 2012 summer youth ministries, including our Mission Trip to New York (Port Jervis), backpacking to Montana, canoeing in the Boundary Waters, and Green Lake Bible Camp (Spicer, MN), we are once again looking for our whole congregation to be involved in a meal and fellowship on Saturday night, March 3, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm (food served until 7:30 pm.)
Let it hereby be known that you can help us raise thousands of dollars from inside and outside the congregation by contributing to:
Our Silent Auction
In addition to attending the auction and bidding on and buying stuff there, following are some ideas of things you could offer that might be valuable to somebody else:
Valuable stuff that you no longer want to keep but hate to sell at a garage sale or pawn shop:
Autographed books or sports memorabilia
coin collection
Services you might be qualified to perform:
lawnmower tune-up
an hour of help with your income taxes
a weekend of babysitting
a day of landscaping help
lovingly-carved sculpture or sign for lake property
“Intro to Computers” tutorial
a golf or tennis lesson
sweater or baby blanket made to order
Favors that won’t cost you anything:
those guest passes to your health club
tickets for a game or show you can’t use yourself
temporary use of your canoe, lake place, camper-trailer or Florida time-share condo
Hospitality that would be fun for you, too:
cooking a gourmet dinner for 10 at your house
bringing 3 guests for golf at the country club
hosting a 4-hour cruise on Lake Minnetonka
family pool party at your apartment complex
Our International Menu
In addition to attending the dinner, we’d like to see several continents represented in the dishes served in our Fellowship Hall. Perhaps you have a great family recipe for (or an interest in learning to make):
jambalaya (Cajun)
falafels (Middle Eastern)
Tandoori chicken (Indian)
cabbage rolls (Russian)
potato dumplings and/or meatballs (Swedish)
souvlaki (Greek)
conch fritters (Caribbean)
Tacos/enchiladas (Tex-Mex)
Sweet & Sour Chicken (Asian)
Ribs (Southern)
other ethnic classics
Or, if you are willing to help us fill any global food gap, sign up and we’ll get you a recipe…
For young children and others with less-adventurous appetites, we’ll also lay in a supply of salad greens, tater tot hot dish and grilled cheese—because we really do want everybody to come!
So please prayerfully consider ways you might support and/or benefit from this Mega-Event, and contact Bob Windels at 952-935-1753 or bwindels@glconline.org for more information!
The February Need of the Month is supplies for the Sojourner Shelter, whose mission is "to provide safe shelter for women and children, advocacy and education for individuals and communities victimized by domestic violence."
This is the very essence of Gethsemane"s focus on mission and outreach. Your chance to be a "good Samaritan" is to fill the barrels in the front and back of the church with any or several of the following items:
Twin bed linens, blankets, and pillows
Towels and washcloths
Paper products (Kleenex, paper towels, paper plates and cups)
Lip balm, Deodorant, Hand sanitizer
Women’s socks and underwear (all sizes), Slippers
It is estimated that there are approximately 3 million incidents of domestic violence reported each year in the United States. Some of those victims are right here in the western suburbs. The Social Ministry team thanks you in advance for your support.
It is that time of year again for kids to think about what artwork they would like to display at Gethsemane's annual Kids Art Show.
The Kids Art Show will be held at Gethsemane from February 19 through 26 with a reception held on February 19 between services.
We will accept all art mediums: painting, sculpture, textiles, writing, drawing, you name it – even media art; videos, power points or music that has been composed on garage band. We would love to see all of the Sunday school kids participate!
Each child can display up to two pieces. Art work can be brought to the church office until February 12.
Please label the art with Art Show Labels. If you have any questions please call Tiphanie at 952-935-1753 ext. 115.
Ash Wednesday, February 22
Worship
11:30 am and 5:30 pm
Congregation Meal
12:30 pm and 5:30 pm
Wednesdays, Feb 29 - Mar 28
5:30 pm Congregational Meal
7:00 pm Lent Worship
Hymnus Angelicus presents
a Lenten Journey
4:00 pm
Sunday, February 26
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Choral music and hymns with instruments for the Lent season
Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 PM
This unique communion worship service combines the music of the popular Irish rock-band U2 with the gospel’s call to serve in the world. U2 is well known for their strong social justice message. This Wednesday evening service is a celebratory conclusion to the start > initiative and the bridge to the more contemplative season of Lent.
Over the next 6 weeks our education focus is on "Becoming a Good Samaritian" and the call to just start responding to God’s call on our lives. Together we will help each other live out Christ’s love in world-changing ways.
Each week our education time will include a DVD presentation by inspiring Christian leaders ready to challenge and engage us along with small group discussion.
Jan 8: Becoming a Good Samaritan
Jan 15: Seeking Justice and Reconciliation
Feb 5: Honoring the Poor
Feb 12: Caring for the Sick
Feb 19: Global Mission Celebration
Join us for a festive conclusion to our Start> Mission Initiative. We will be sharing the story of Latino Outreach at Gethsemane with the help of some of the Latina women that are part of our Friday morning La Amistad group – see some of the projects they have made, share ethnic treats and hear about the impact that this special ministry has had in the lives of the people involved. We’ll also learn about the committee’s interest in Taking the Next Step of exploring a global relationship with a congregation in Guatemala.
Feb 26: The Greatest Story Continues
The Bible Overview picks up with miracle and healing stories of Jesus in the gospels. Whether you are a Bible scholar or a novice there is always something new in our discussions of God’s great story.
Do you have questions and would like to seek out answers? Come and join other men with similar life situations in today's world of expectations and pressures. Be a part of forming a new men's Bible study and bring your input and suggestions for launching a younger version of Master Builders Bible Study.
No experience necessary, just a desire for a deeper understanding of God's word and how it applies today. We’ll meet for about an hour on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Fireside Gallery starting January 10.
Contact Gary Dass at dassgary@gmail.com or 612-290-7367 with any questions. We will need to order study Bibles for those men interested so please RSVP as soon as possible.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Mark 13:31
Gethsemane is partnering for a series of three community meetings on the proposed Southwest Light Rail Line. Three congregations from South Minneapolis to Hopkins will be gathering at our respective locations along the line to look at existing plans and explore the potential impact on our communities.
Gethsemane will host the first evening and hear city plans as well as impact on the Blake corridor residents.
Join us Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm and invite your neighbors.
January 24 - Gethsemane Lutheran - Hopkins
January 31 - Westwood Lutheran – St. Louis Park
February 7 - Redeemer Lutheran – South Minneapolis
Calling all women interested in exploring the beauty of God"s wilderness this summer. Spend a week paddling and camping in the BWCA with the Wilderness Canoe Base Outfitters. This is a guided trip that requires no previous Boundary Waters Experience. Our group will help determine the difficulty and route for the trip.
Limited to 8 women
Dates: July 10-16 2012
Cost: $435 (plus shared expenses for transportation)
Sign up with a $120 deposit to Pastor Sarah by March 15. Check with Pastor Sarah if you have questions.
You can support Gethsemane Youth Ministries by simply pre-spending the money you normally would for gas, groceries, restaurants and more.
Gethsemane Youth Ministries has recently launched a new fundraiser with Great Lakes Scrip Center. Cub, Rainbow, Shell Gas, iTunes, Panera, LL Bean, Amazon, Target and hundreds of other merchants all have gift cards available through Scrip. Purchase your gift cards through Scrip and a portion comes back to Gethsemane!
Here's how:
- Go to www.shopwithscrip.com
- Go to Family Sign Up and click on create an account. Use a unique user name and enter Gethsemane’s enrollment code at the end of the process: 6775BC75273L1
- Select from hundreds of merchants including Cub, Rainbow, Target, Shell Gas, Panera Bread, Old Navy,
PrestoPay electronic payment is now available to Gethsemane members. With PrestoPay, you can order ScripNow! in between regular order dates and receive your Scrip through email. You can also reload your Scrip cards that have been purchased through Great Lakes Scrip using the Reload option. Visit www.shopwithscrip.com for details.
If you prefer not to purchase your Scrip online, click here to download and print an order form.
On the third Tuesday of each month (except December) you’ll find a diverse group of women talking and often laughing in the Gallery from 7-8 pm. They are sharing their thoughts about the monthly selection for the Women’s Book Group. If you’re someone who enjoys good books and interesting discussions, consider joining in. Here are the future selections:
February 21: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
March 20: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
April 17: The Room by Emma Donoghue
If you missed this year's Talent Show Youth Fundraiser, you can click here to view "Oh Happy Day!" The first-ever GLC Staff music video. Enjoy!
If you were not able to attend the Talent Show to help us raise money for youth camp scholarship, please consider making a donation in appreciation for viewing the video.
Pastor John Nelson, Pastor Sarah Moat, Tiphanie Dirnberger, Paul McKenzie, Russ Sheats, Brian Furan, Karen Eckenrode, Susan Radde, Sandie Chermak, Amy Furan and Bob Windels (director/producer)
The Gethsemane Social Ministry Team in partnership with local non-profit organizations would like to provide household furnishings to people in need in our community.
If you have items such as tables, chairs, lamps, dishes, utensils or linens in clean and safe working order, we may be able to provide a family with much needed items for their home.
Additionally, we may be able to accept some recycled products such as appliances, doors & windows, lighting fixtures and miscellaneous cabinetry including hardware and doorknobs, plumbing fixtures and more.
We may provide some pickup and delivery, or for small items we can set up a convenient time for you to drop your items off. (The non-profit organization is in Hopkins.)
Contact LaVerne Anderson at 952-544-3062, or email andrs691@aol.com, using the word “Gethsemane” in the subject line.
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