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Sunday, January 14
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
- Guest Preacher: Pastor Don Brewington, campus pastor, Huston-Tillotson University
- Encuentro/Encounter Trip to Iglesia San Lucas in Eagle Pass
John 1:43-51
Sunday School: 9:30 am
- Adults meet in the Parlor
- Children 2 years to 6th grade meet downstairs in the Music & Godly Play Rooms, split into groups by age
- Youth in 7th-12th grade meet downstairs in the Youth Loft
Worship: 10:30 am
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Pastor Don Brewington Guest Preacher
Sunday, January 14
Pastor Don Brewington, campus pastor at Huston-Tillotson University, has blessed Gethsemane Lutheran for decades with his witness sharing the Epiphany Season message of the glory of God revealed in Jesus. Gethsemane is grateful to have this Baptist brother share his faith and ministry. Pastor Brewington, Gethsemane is honored to share ministry with you and HTU students.
We're accepting monetary donations for HTU. Give online (designate HTU) or donate on Sunday.
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Annual Gethsemane and San Lucas Encuentro/Encounter Weekend
January 12-14
Please pray for those attending this special “encounter” or “encuentro” weekend for Gethsemane and San Lucas congregations to work side by side and expand our vision of ministry together. San Lucas is celebrating their 36-year history and Gethsemane has been a part of that ministry for over 27 years.
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Ronald Frederick Kingsbury claimed the promise of his baptism on November 13.
A memorial service will be held this Sunday, January 14th at 1:30 pm at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Austin. Please keep the Kingsbury family in your prayers. Blessed be the memory of Ron Kingsbury.
Read his obituary.
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Thanks to the Gethsemane children who served as greeters last Sunday! They wore Epiphany king hats crafted during Sunday School. Special thanks to the Garza family for the Three Kings Cake shared during Sunday School and in the Narthex before worship. | | |
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Welcome to the Lord's Family
The Gethsemane community rejoices with Liam Lawler, child of Ryan Lawler and Felicia Lawler Buck, who was baptized on "Baptism of Our Lord" Sunday during worship.
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Thanks to the 25 women who participated in thoughtful discussion together at the first Women's Bible Study on Wednesday. Special thanks to Linda Dunahoo for providing snacks and drinks, and to Lana Brock for coordinating the bible study and crafting custom tote bags for bingo prizes! | | |
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Women's Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7 pm, Parlor
January 10 - February 7
It's not too late to join!
Women of all ages are invited to join Pastor Schnelle on a five-week journey through the compelling tale of Ruth and Naomi. Together, let's explore the remarkable lives of these women and discover how their story resonates with our own experiences of loss, change, transformation, independence, respect, empowerment, and the various transitions in our lives. Sign up to attend.
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Pastoral Support for Gethsemane
The Southwestern-Texas Synod is providing additional pastoral support on Sundays for the Gethsemane congregation during the Bishop's Committee investigation process. Special thanks to Pastor Brad Fuerst, campus pastor at the University of Texas Lutheran Campus Ministry (LuMin), for assisting with worship last Sunday. Other pastors may be assisting on future Sundays.
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"No Greater Love" Annual Gethsemane Chrysalis Retreat
February 24-25
Registration is coming soon for the annual Gethsemane Chrysalis Retreat. Make plans to attend!
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Mental Health Ministry
The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for those struggling with mental health. The Mental Health Ministry team met recently to continue the momentum that started with the mental health grant awarded in 2019. The team is conducting a community needs assessment to discern the next phase of this ministry. Please contact Pastor Susie for more information. If you are struggling with mental health right now, please know that the Gethsemane community is here to support and pray for you.
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Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Gethsemane Events
- January 12-14: Encuentro/Encounter Trip to Eagle Pass, and special worship guest Pastor Don Brewington from Huston-Tillotson University
- February 11: Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday
- February 13: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
- February 14: Ash Wednesday (Valentine's Day)
- February 24-25: "No Greater Love" Annual Gethsemane Chrysalis Retreat
- March 24: Palm Sunday
- March 28: Maundy Thursday
- March 29: Good Friday
- March 31: Easter Sunday
- June 10-14: VBS Week
- June 23-26: Confirmation Camp
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Annual Souper Bowl of Caring
Sunday, February 11
For 34 years, we've transformed Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s largest celebration of giving/serving. Thousands of youth groups and passionate individuals unite to “Tackle Hunger Together.” Gethsemane youth will greet the community (they will not tackle you) following the 10:30 am liturgy, inviting the Gethsemane faithful to give a gift benefiting the Gethsemane Food Pantry.
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Gethsemane Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Food Pantry closed January 16 due to MLK holiday and forecasted winter storm
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.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2024
Observed this Sunday, January 14
Join the Gethsemane community and many faithful from Christian denominations around the world for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The 2024 theme is "You shall love the lord your God...and your neighbor as yourself." (Luke 10:27)
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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.
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Call Valerie Johnson for open staff positions or to volunteer. | |
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. | | | | |
