NEWS PAGE
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of our news and activities!
Posted 11/16/2008
Fresh Texas Oranges & Grapefruit
This is a fundraiser for the feeding program at All Nations Church. All
Nations feeds over 1700 people every month.
Tree ripened,
orchard fresh to you picked, packed and shipped in the same day U.S. Gov't
inspected -- highest quality from M.A. Wheat & Son, Edinburg, TX
Small box (2/5 carton) is approximately
18-20 pounds
Large box (4/5 carton) is approximately 38-40 pounds
Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit: Sweet, pink and no sugar needed
Small box $23
Large box $40
Hamlin Oranges: Juicy,
sweet, thin skinned, good for eating as well as making fresh juice
Small box $23
Large box $40
Navel Oranges: Usually
seedless and wonderful for eating.
Small box $25
Large box $40
Order deadline:
Wednesday, November 27
Please make all checks payable to "All Nations"
Delivery will be between December 13 and 20.
We will notify you when they arrive and you can
pick them up at Gethsemane.
Posted 11/09/2008
For the Hearing Impaired
Hearing aid wearers with a "T" (telecoil) setting or phone setting can hear the
service broadcast directly through their hearing aids. The Induction Loop
System delivers sound directly to the hearing aid in a pure, undistorted form.
Since the sound is going straight from the source to the individual's hearing
aid, each person gets the benefits of having the sound customized for their
level of hearing loss and increases the intelligibility of speech.
The headsets we currently use will still be
available for those who have a slight hearing loss, but do not have a
hearing aid. The council feels that this will be of great benefit not only
to the members of our congregation, but also will be an invitation to other
people with hearing problems to join our church.
After much discussion with the congregation,
the church council has decided to have the Induction Loop system installed at
Gethsemane, hopefully in December. The FROG committee has accepted the
challenge to purchase the microphones and the digital equalizer.
Posted 11/09/2008
Snow Emergency
One of the problems we will be facing in the next few months is SNOW.
Last year, we had so much snow it was almost impossible to clear the sidewalks
and keep areas open for people to safely come to church. It was especially
hard for the elderly and the handicapped. We need to find ways to
eliminate this problem.
On Sunday, December 7, we will have
an open discussion in Fellowship Hall after worship to discuss ways we can solve
this problem. Please come to this congregational meeting, share your
thoughts and help us find some solutions on snow removal. If you can't
make it to this meeting, but have some ideas, please let Rosy know so those
ideas can be presented.
Posted 11/09/2008
New Collection Baskets
On the east shelves in the library alcove, you will now find baskets for the
collection of McDonald receipts, stamps, Campbell soup labels, and any of the
other items we are collecting for fundraising. Please put these things in
the appropriate basket instead of on the benches in the entryway. Thank
you.
Posted 10/15/08
Youth Group
Youth Group (grades 9-12) starts Wednesday, October 29 -- 5:30 to
6:30, in the 3rd floor lounge (the room by the gym.) Do you have questions
about your faith or the Bible? Do you want fellowship with people your own
age? Are there things you learned and can't remember, or things you
weren't taught but wish you were? Then come to Youth Group. We are
going to discuss topics and issues that you as a group decide on; in a fun,
casual atmosphere. You will also be invited to join the confirmation group
for social events, like pizzas before class. We will have the social hour
on the first Wednesday of every month. Hope to see you there. Please call Mindi Rydzik at 886-8286 with any questions.
We are using the Augsburg Fortress "Here We Stand" for the confirmation
curriculum. This is an interactive PowerPoint program that employs both
the catechism and the bible for study. the Confirmants say they love it!
We want to thank Sydney Jankowski and Maddie Wunderle for their participation in
the "Night for the Homeless" fundraiser for HALO. Outstanding service!
Posted 10/13/08
Prayer Chain
Prayer: Communication with God
Intercessary Prayer: Communicating with God on behalf of another.
Chain: A series of "links" connected to one another.
Prayer Chain: A group of people (or links) connected in prayer on
behalf of others
How does it work:
The many "links" of the large group are
placed in small groups or "chains" of four or five members. Prayer
requests for others, yourself, situations, praise and thanksgiving are called to
contact persons. AT the present time there are two contact people.
They in turn call the first member of each small chain. From that point
the request is passed from first to second to third and so on, until that chain
is complete.
If you are a "link," your ministry is to
receive a request, call the next link to inform them, and then pray, pray, pray.
We are reforming our chains and would
welcome any who wish to join our prayer ministry. To join the chain or
activate a prayer request, you may call Meta Larsen at 886-1767 or Donna Hansen
at 554-1746. Another way to contact us is to fill out a blue prayer card
located in the pews and place in the offering plates.
Posted 10/13/08
More Opportunities to Share Your Gifts
Gethsemane Ministry Teams are currently being reorganized and are looking for
people willing to share their gifts. We have made a list of some of the
areas you could serve, share your talents and your gifts. You will find
the list on display in the entryway. Please check all the squares
that would apply to you (even those areas you are already servicing) and add any
talents or gifts you are willing to share that might not be listed.
Everyone is welcome, everyone is needed, and everyone has a place at Gethsemane.
Posted 11/03/2008
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Mother went to the cupboard to find her children some food. Oh My!
Thanksgiving is almost here and the cupboard is bare. What shall I give my
family to eat. We need to stock up for the Thanksgiving Food Baskets.
We have placed two large baskets near the coat rack by the kiosk in the church
entryway, and we are taking up monetary collections each Sunday. The food
baskets will be assembled on Sunday, November 23, and distributed on Monday,
November 24. This year we
are giving out 15 baskets to families in need. If you have any questions,
please see Robin Dahl. Thank you for your generosity.
Posted 09/30/2008
Presentation of Bibles
On Sunday, September 28, the following Sunday school children, were presented
with new bibles. Holy God, as you once blessed us with your Word given
through your prophets, and through your own Son Jesus . . So now bless your Word
in these Bibles, that they may be an inspiration and a means of growing in faith
for those who receive them. Send your Spirit to be present to them, now
and always. Amen
Makayla Barrows
Staci Blodgett
Hailey Bowen
Brianna Chernouski
Anna Hernandez
Sydney Jankowski
Chloe Jeffrey
Emma Johnson
Nicholas Lemley
Austin Masko
Jared Monson
Sydney Monson
Andrew Morin
Patrick Morin
Cierra Peterik
Ashley Paulick
Courtney Podratz
Madeline Wunderle
Posted 09/01/2008
Confirmation Classes Begin
Attention all students in 7th and 8th grades! Confirmation orientation is
on October 8 and classes begin October 15. Classes will be taught by Pastor
Crystal Steinberg and Kip Gustavson. Mindi Rydzik is the contact for
questions. You can call her at 886-8286. Watch your mail for more information. Remember you still
need to attend Sunday School!
Posted 010/13/2008
Directory Updates
Our last picture directory was done in 2004 and is out of date. We would
like to publish a new non-picture directory soon. If you have moved since then
and have not notified the office of your new address and/or phone number, please
call the office. We'd also like to know all the members of your family
that live at your address. Any other addresses of family living out of
town, but still members, would be appreciated, too. Cell phone numbers and email
address are optional, but are very helpful to us. Email is a good way of
communicating to our members. Please help us update our records.
Posted 10/23/2008
Message from our Sunday
School Superintendent, Lisa Fletcher
Sunday school is off to a great start. Third graders received their bibles
and confirmation students received their confirmation bibles. If your
child didn't receive theirs, please call me. It has been a great year with
all the returning students and many new faces. We have a great staff and
wonderful things planned.
We are in need of a Christmas program director.
It would involve a few practices and one program in December. Please think
about helping us. We'd really appreciate it.
Our Sunday school library is open. Thank
you to JoEll Thomas and Angie Hernandez for doing such a wonderful job of
cleaning and running it. Also, thank you to JoEll and Angie for decorating
Jacob Maier Hall -- which is the Sunday school classrooms. What a sight it
is! Please come see us.
We are still collecting old cell phones,
empty ink cartridges, McDonald receipts and Campbell's UPCs. Please leave
them on the table by the doorway in Fellowship Hall.
No more milk caps or soda tabs, please. If you have these items, please send them to your local
school as they will be glad to take them for their fundraising.
If anyone ever has a question or needs anything, please call
me. We recently moved so my new home phone number is 664-4440 and my cell
phone is 865-2204.
Posted 05/19/2008
Confirmation Sunday -
May 11
Jacob Gustavson and Kelsey Krekling have completed their two years of assigned
study. They affirmed their baptism on Sunday, May 11, and
become confirmed members of Gethsemane. Congratulations, Kelsey and
Jacob. We are very proud of you and happy to have you as members of our
church. May God bless both of you and your families.
Posted 02/10/2008
2008 Gethsemane Council
Below are the names of the new
2008 Gethsemane Lutheran Church Council. Please contact any one of these
council members if you have questions or concerns:
They are as follow:
- Randy Laehr - President
- Karen Dunn - Vice-President
- Jenny Jarvis - Secretary
- Dave Nielsen - Treasurer
- Judy Gayhart
- Karen Johnson
- Mindi Rydzik
- Dave Mickelsen
- Don Miller
- Craig Thomsen
- Vicki Flannery
Posted 09/30/2008
Lincoln Lutheran Auxiliary Membership Drive for 2009
The 2009 LL Auxiliary Membership Drive begins
this month. Gethsemane has 19 people who are 2008 Auxiliary
members and we hope to increase this membership list in 2009. The cost is only $5 and the rewards for our
elderly are priceless. You don't have to be involved in anything -- just
come to the wonderful luncheons throughout the year. In 2008, their wish List
included 4 extra small wheelchairs (for tiny people) for
Lincoln Village, 3 picnic tables for Lincoln Manor, an evacuation chair for Bay
Pointe, an exercise bike for Trinity Terrace, and a multi sensory room for
Becker-Shoop. Please see Karen
Johnson or Rosy Fay if you have any questions, or want to join. Only $5
The candy sale is coming up soon.
We will have boxes of caramel whirls and mint meltaways, along with three
different bars; almond, caramel and crisp. Look in the Sunday bulletin for
the dates they will be on sale.
Posted 05/11/2007
New Hymnals
We have been using our new hymnals
since May, 2007, and have defrayed some of the
expense through donations. What a wonderful gift to dedicate a hymnal in memory of
someone; in honor of a special person in your life; or an important occasion,
such as an anniversary or birthday; you can do just that for only $22.50 per
book. You can pick up a gift envelope at the church; order it through the
church office; or complete the form we have online. Your
dedication will be printed on a book plate and placed on the inside front cover
of the hymnal. Call the church
office at 634-2331 if you have any questions.
Posted 03/10/2007
Esther Circle
Esther Circle is held the first Wednesday of each month in the Lounge.
All women are invited.
Posted 03/10/2007
Gethsemane Women's Guild
meets the fourth
Wednesday of the month from 11:00 to 1:00 in the Lounge.
Posted 03/10/2007
Gethsemane Quilting Group
meets the first
Tuesday of the month, from 8:00 to noon, in Fellowship Hall. All quilters
are invited.
Posted 03/10/2007
Friendship Senior Center
We have added a new page for Gethsemane's Senior
Center. The page includes the schedule for the current month.
Friendship Center starts at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Everyone is
welcome.
Posted 1/30/2006
Radio Ministry
Gethsemane's Worship Service is broadcast on AM 1400 WRJN in Racine, WI every
Sunday at 11:30 am. Sponsorships for the weekly broadcasts are $106 but
donations of any amount are welcome. Any checks or donations should be
made to: "Friends Thru Radio Ministry" and sent to the church at 3319 Washington
Avenue, Racine, WI 53405
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