Gethsemane NEWS Engaged by God in a Living Faith; at Home, at Church and in the World Gethsemane Lutheran Church 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd. Hopkins, MN 55343 Listening for Mission Pastor Sarah Moat A new year marks a fresh start, a beginning, a clean slate where possibilities are abundant and anything can happen. As we turn over our calendar page to 2015 Gethsemane is at an important milestone. Throughout the year we will be looking back as we celebrate and remember 125 years of doing ministry in and with our community. While we celebrate where we have been we are simultaneously called to go forward in mission. Our Deep Listening Initiative is designed to help us do both – acknowledge and celebrate the past as well as reacquaint ourselves with our surrounding community. The mission field of Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka does not look the same as it did 125 years ago. We believe that we need to intentionally engage our community and so we begin our 125th year by listening. We will listen to God’s promises spoken to us through the scriptures, we will listen to one another as we discern our gifts for ministry in the world and we will listen to the stories of those who live and work in our community. This is important work because our neighbors deserve to hear the promises of the gospel in ways that make a difference in their lives today. God has blessed Gethsemane in 125 years of ministry and now God is up to something new around here – let’s listen together for just where He might be calling us next! January 2015 January Opportunities for Deep Listening Listening for Mission Sermon Series Join us for worship each week as we use the assigned texts to explore our call to Listen. January 4: Listening to God: Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12 January 11: Listening Within the Church: Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:4-11 January 18: Listening Within the Community: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and John 1:43-51 January 25: State of the Church: 125 years of Blessing: Mark 1:14-20 Special Deep Listening Adult Education January 11 Make plans to attend the adult forum this day to hear Rev. Deb Stehlin, Director of Evangelical Mission for the Minneapolis Area Synod make the case for Deep Listening. Deb works with congregations as they revitalize their missions to most effectively engage the communities they serve. Deep Listening Questions We have been using one deep listening question a month for the past 4 months. Now we will have a new question each week as we intentionally create opportunities for us to listen to one another. Every choir, Bible Study group and class at Gethsemane will be encouraged to begin with the same question each week. You are encouraged to take these weekly questions into your own communities and listen to someone else’s story. 1 n i s t h g i N y a Frid ! Fai th is Back Deep Listening – Arts Series January 9: Journaling and Memoir Writing Lance Zarimba, presenter What do you observe? How will you express it? The class will discuss fundamentals of observation and response. The class will be asked to attend the other Arts Series sessions (see below) and then write responses. The class will also have an opportunity to write Lenten devotions to be included in Daily devotional e-mails. Held at the home of Lowell and Laverne Anderson. We had such a great outpouring of participation and energy with this Spiritual Friendship initiative last year that we once again will be hosting Friday Nights in Faith groups. Several people testified that this was one of the best things they did all year as they were able to build new relationships with church members and strengthen those they have cherished for years. January 16: Hymnus Angelicus Paul McKenzie, director Choral music presentation. What do you hear? What did the composer have in mind? The choir will present choral pieces and solos that reflect a variety of Biblical points-of-view. There will be time for Q & A. Held at the home of Rick and Amy Steinhauser. Taking what worked well last year and your suggestions for this year we have shifted the program to run for only four weeks and have more options. Below you can see the series of interest-based small groups we are offering this time and we hope you will find one that fits for you. Once again our challenge is for you to find something you would like to try and get engaged in one of these groups. No experience is necessary for the project-oriented groups; parents and children can both attend, and you are welcome to come as you are able. Some groups need to order supplies and plan for numbers so we ask that you sign up ahead of time. The groups will meet each Friday in January; most groups will meet from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Some groups will be on site and others will be off site. January 23: Toll Free Handbell Ensemble We will host an informational event between services on Jan 4 when you can speak with those who are leading the various groups. Our goal is to keep groups to about 8 to 10 people but we never will turn someone away. Sign up online at www.glconline.org or at church on the Jan 4. Step out in faith and build a new friend in Christ this New Year. Kyle is a Christian artist who paints birds. We’ll learn how the creative process happens for him, and how his faith and beliefs are represented in his pieces. There will be time for Q & A. Held in the Fireside Gallery. Hope to see you there! Woodworking Workshop Handbell Ensemble music being presented by four of the Twin Cities’ most enthusiastic ringers. The group will present a variety of sacred and secular pieces and will de-mystify the art of handbell ringing. There will be Q & A (and maybe you’ll even get to play.) Held in the Gethsemane Choir Room. January 30: Kyle Voigtlander, artist John Johnson, leader Pastor John This Lent we will be having a Prayer Wall in our narthex. The Prayer Wall will be something like the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. There will be small openings in the wall where our prayer petitions can be placed. We need woodworkers who could spend time on Fridays constructing this wall. The work will be done either at 1:00 or 7:00 on Fridays in the Gethsemane garage. Please specify the time that works best for you. “Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:46-47 FIF Groups for 2015: The Arts: Deep Listening (see right) Knitting Cooking Class Photography – “The Art of the Shot” Jr/Sr High Youth Outings Woodworkers - Prayer Wall Creation (see right) Country Line Dancing Family Ministry – Jan 9 and 23, 5:30-7 PM (See p.7 ) Reel Theology (Daytime, 1-3 pm) GLC History Fellowship (Daytime, 10-11:30 am - see right) GLC History Fellowship Group This group will meet from 10:00 – 11:30 AM to share a time of fellowship as we dig into the GLC archives to discover all that the last 125 years have held! Whether you’ve been a member for 6 months or 60 years, all are invited. We have many photos and memorabilia to sort, and many opportunities to share stories from Gethsemane’s past as we gather in fellowship. 2 125th Anniversary ‐ Celebra ng 125 Years of Blessings Recently, in a sermon, Pastor Sarah said that Gethsemane is good at celebrating. In that case, let’s party! Gethsemane turns 125 on September 17, 2015. We will officially commemorate this event on Sunday, November 1, 2015, a day we remember the saints who have laid the foundation of faith for us all. As with any major event half the fun is in the anticipation. The 125th Anniversary committee is busy planning activities that include music, worship, memorabilia, and merry making. As this is an all-congregational endeavor assistance from ministry groups and individuals are needed. Prepare to search for pictures, projects and other items you have saved. Consider sharing memories that define how this faith community has been a blessing to you and your family. Watch our Facebook page and for updates on the church website. All suggestions are welcome! Please contact Mark Fideldy (952-933-1753 or [email protected]), Marcia McCombs (952-930-3693 or [email protected]) or Mary Ofstie (952933-1950 or [email protected]). We are grateful for past members who laid Gethsemane’s foundation. We are grateful for the present congregation who adds its own dreams to God’s mission. We are grateful to God who will raise up future members to carry out his mission in unimaginable ways. A 125 Years of Blessings! C M Sunday, January 25 at Noon Sunday Morning Adult Educa on Not only has this church been a cool place to be for the past 125 years but the ministry here is HOT! January 4: Small Group Sign Up – We are gearing up for Friday Nights in Faith again this year! Come to the gathering place this Sunday for a festive morning designed to highlight each of the small groups and give you an opportunity to sign up for a group to participate in throughout the month of January. Gethsemane draws people dedicated to the mission we share in Jesus Christ and those people have fulfilled a huge promise to pay off a 20 year mortgage in only 10 years. Join us for worship where we will be celebrating the faithfulness and support of our members through the burning of all our current debts: two mortgages and a city street assessment. To be completely debt free as we enter our 125th Anniversary year is seriously something to celebrate. January 11: Director of Evangelical Mission from the Minneapolis Area Synod, Deb Stehlin, will be with us to share the importance of our deep listening work. Deb works with new and renewing congregations and is a resource to all congregations who seek to learn new ways of being in mission. Following our morning worship, we will reflect on these many blessings as we gather down in the Fellowship Hall for our annual meeting. January 18: Budget Forum: Leaders from our Stewardship team will lead us through the proposed budget for 2015. This forum provides an opportunity for questions and discussion prior to the annual meeting. This fall we have been “Discovering God’s Blessings” and we will share the things you have lifted up that you are most grateful for. We will also share plans for the future of our church in our mission to reach out to be even more connected to our community. There will be elections for open leadership positions, conversation about what 2015 will bring, and then we will vote on a budget to make it all happen. January 25: This Sunday morning will be a “coffee and conversation” in the gathering place. Come for a cup of coffee and fellowship time along with the opportunity to participate in some deep listening with one another. Make plans to attend the Annual Meeting following the second service! Join us as we become the church together. Following the second service a light lunch will be served and then our meeting will begin. Childcare is provided. Don’t miss it! 3 Need of the Month Blood Drive January 26 Our January Need of the Month will be supplies for Sojourner Shelter, an emergency residence for women and children in our community who are unsafe in their own homes due to violence and abuse. Along with a nurturing environment, shelter staff provide programs and services designed to promote healing and help women learn ways to create greater safety for themselves and their children. Save the date! We are again hosting a blood drive for Memorial Blood Centers on January 26 from 1 - 6:30 PM. The need for blood is urgent. Plan now to participate; your gift will save lives. The shelter needs new towels, big diapers, baby wipes, and multipurpose cleaners. Also welcome are new pajamas and underwear for all sizes and personal care products. Mission in El Salvador Update Plans for our summer 2015 mission trip are well underway. A group of 10 travelers will represent Gethsemane this summer as we travel with Family of Christ in Chanhassen. The goal of our trip is to formalize our partnership with Iglesia Concordia in San Salvador. We are looking forward to spending time with them as we identify goals and objectives for the partnership. We received the Christmas letter below from the Pastor of Iglesia Concordia. Please continue to pray for this exciting new ministry and our sisters and brothers in El Salvador. Dinner at Your Door Dinner at Your Door is our local Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver a hot, nutritious noon meal each weekday to the homes of the elderly and disabled in the Hopkins and East Minnetonka communities. Along with this meal, they bring a friendly smile and a personal connection to the community. Gethsemane provides volunteers to deliver meals on the 2nd Monday and Tuesday of each month. We have 5 regular drivers on Monday and 2 on Tuesday. Though there are currently no openings for regular drivers, additional subs are always needed. Some drivers are gone in the winter, others in the summer. The time commitment is only 1.5 hours or less. Plus there’s coffee, cookies and conversation before taking off on the route. Jan Quist, the coordinator for this Social Ministry initiative, says people really seem to appreciate this service. If you have questions about Dinner at Your Door or would like to volunteer for the sub list, call Jan at 952-988-7745. Dear Pastor Sarah and our Gethsemane Friends, I pray for you to find yourself well. The Advent is almost over and the activities at Concordia are mostly preparations for the birth of our Lord. We have had Bible studies on the story of John the Baptist and also on Christmas. Our customs are more focused on Christmas, and of course, the spirit of Holidays are very much encouraged by the businesses. The people of Concordia get ready to celebrate Christmas with special meals (tamales, chicken and special bread). We have the Advent wreath and we are singing songs about the second coming. Social Ministry Mee ng The Social Ministry Team meets four times a year. The next date is Tuesday, January 27 from 6:30-8:00 in the Gallery. It’s a great group, all of whom think Service and Justice should continue to be a vital part of life at Gethsemane. Come join us and see if it might be a good fit for you. To find out more about GLC’s current Social Ministry initiatives, look for our brochure in the literature racks around the church. On October 26th we celebrated the Children´s day and had a full church and a big pot luck lunch. The children were very happy and presented a play. On Dec 3rd we celebrate the special persons day and had ice cream for the children. On Dec 14 we will have a Christmas fiesta for the children, on that day we give them apples and candies. This is now a tradition for them, we also have a clown coming to make the children laugh, also special Christmas music is played. 4th Saturday Café needs you Each 4th Saturday we serve a free breakfast to food insecure members of the community right here at Gethsemane. It takes 14 volunteers each month for this important ministry. We are most blessed to be able to finish another year doing His ministry for what we have been called. I pray we can continue sharing His Word and His love with others the next year to come. If you'd like to help support this effort, please check out the sign up link on glconline.org or contact Jeff Skold at [email protected] or 763-551-9185, or Julie Yakes at [email protected] or 952-285-7936. We all pray for you and your family, and also for your ministry. Please convey our greetings to your congregation and we wish you all the best of the Christmas holidays. Or if you know someone in the community that could use a free hearty meal, please invite them to the 4th Saturday Café. Breakfast is served from 9:00 - 10:30. In Christ always, Pastora Gloribel Rubio 4 Council Comments from John Gillen Listening Post LaRee Shebeck asked for continued support for St. Paul’s Lutheran for funding to help bring their kitchen up to code so they could potentially lease out the kitchen to local area entrepreneurs. A consortium of churches would be an option to support at-risk churches like St. Paul’s. A discussion followed and more specifics are needed as follow up. Pastor John’s devotional featured an advent candle given to the church from the synod and reciting Isaiah Chapter 9. The candle represents “a light that shines through the darkness” and the” promise that shines through like light. Some council members then shared how advent is special this year. Financial Report Mike Paterson led us in a preliminary review of the 2015 budget. The 2015 budget will be further discussed and approved at the January council meeting and ready to put to vote at the annual congregational meeting on the January 25. Mike also updated us on the capital appeal progress and highlighted that one of the final mortgage payments has been made with plans to pay off a final balance owed to the Memorial Foundation. He anticipates strong December giving and households coming current with the capital appeal. Commitments should leave us in good shape to move forward with the priority items identified in the current appeal. Same-Gender Marriage Decision After an 8-month process of forum and study, the Council moved forward with a decision regarding same-gender marriage. See the article at right for further explanation of the process and how we plan to move forward as a congregation. Other Business We heard about a new proposed project our conference of Lutheran churches might take on through Lutheran Social Services in regards to assisting new immigrant families in Minneapolis. Congrega onal Read and Author Visit Gethsemane’s book club and our mission to El Salvador team is excited to co-sponsor a congregational read and author visit. The Weight of All Things by Sandra Benitez is a beautiful exploration of the reality of the civil war in El Salvador told from the perspective of a nine year old boy. The author gracefully shares the political and spiritual focus of this war on the innocent as she combines fiction and fact to create the story. We are excited to host the author at noon on Sunday Feb. 15. She will share with us about the book as well as parts of her own story growing up in El Salvador before making her home in Minnesota. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! 5 Council Decides to Allow Same Gender Marriage When same gender marriages first became legal in the state of Minnesota our church council began a conversation in regards to how we would respond if we were ever asked to perform one. It is the council’s responsibility to make decisions like this that concern our ability to carry out the mission of our church. Through a long and faithful process the council continuously sought out and listened to feedback from the congregation. They held three different Caring Conversation sessions and repeatedly invited members to express their thoughts and faith concerning this topic. The council shared together where they felt the gospel was leading our church and prayed hard for the Spirit to guide us in this process. Through this they came to the conclusion that although there are a variety of viewpoints on this issue, the gospel ultimately calls us to proclaim Christ and share his love and acceptance to all who come to him. This is why they decided that our congregation would perform same gender marriages. As your pastors we are called to serve this whole community of faith and lead this congregation in mission. Regardless of where you stand on this topic, we pray that you would remain united in faith by the one who saved you and gave you the power to become a child of God. If you have questions or comments you are welcome to reach out to either of us or to our council who indeed serves faithfully, sacrificially, and in love. Together we are committed to the mission we share, that all might be Engaged by God in a Living Faith; at home, at church, and in the world. Pr. John D. F. Nelson Pr. Sarah Moat Saturday Night Club The Saturday Night Club on January 24 welcomes our own Mark Fideldy and Gayle Thomas as “Duetto.” Come along on a magical journey as we reminisce on the music of yesteryear! Dinner is served at 5:30. Reservations are required - call Maury Treberg at 952426-2568 by Tuesday evening, January 20. Cost is $14. Guests are welcome. GLC Men’s Ministry Event Saturday, January 17 Fellowship Hall 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM A time of fellowship, encouragement and empowerment for all men ages 13 and up. Cost $10 per person Contact the church office to register at 952-935-1753. Women’s Book Group “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17 Men’s Ministry Breakfast: Fishing for Life This open-to-all Book Group resumes 3rd Tuesday discussions in the Gallery from 7- 8 pm on January 20. We’ll be discussing the best selling novel by Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl. Whether you agree with everyone who’s made it such an overwhelming best seller or not, we urge you come to talk about its pros and cons. Why was it a top seller made into a hit movie? On January 20, we’ll also be deciding on future selections. So please come with ideas. Coming selections are: Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 AM in Fellowship Hall The next Men’s Ministry breakfast is Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. The speakers will be Tom Goodrich and Steve Cruikshank. “Tom Goodrich was sitting in an Army tent in sweltering, dusty Afghanistan, typing an e-mail to his family when he got a message from God. It was a feeling in his head and his heart that he didn’t understand at first. Something about 10,000 kids.” At the time, the Army captain was writing a book for his son and thought, “Cool – 10,000 kids will read this book.” He meditated on it; God elaborated. Goodrich discerned that he was supposed to go home and motivate 10,000 kids by raising money for the inner city children. This was the beginning of Fishing for Life. Tom’s mission is to be the financial engineer for inner-city ministries. Steve Cruikshank is the newest member of the Fishing for Life team. He is currently working towards becoming a pastor. Several twin city and nationwide stores have partnered with their organization in order to promote this outreach program which is not about evangelizing but about raising funds to help inner city youth. A hot breakfast is served with an $8.00 contribution requested. Contact the church office or sign up on the blue sheet in your bulletin in Sunday if you plan to attend. ALL are welcome! February 15: The Weight of All Things by Sandra Benitez. The Book Group is joining the El Salvador Mission Team in hosting the author for a special event on Sunday, Feb 15 at noon. See p. 3. March 17: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Behold! Bible Study You are invited to join this weekly Bible Study any Thursday morning at 10:00. We explore the texts for the upcoming Sunday with the week’s preaching pastor. There is always lively conversation and prayer as we encounter the texts with our hearts, our questions and our faith in daily life. Come as you are able – no Sunday, January 4 Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Sunday, January 11 Mark 1:4-11 Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 6 Sunday, January 18 John 1:43-51 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [1120] Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sunday, January 25 Mark 1:14-20 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Sledding at Cedar Manor Sunday, January 11 Sunday, January 18 at 4:00 pm Hymnus Angelicus Get out and have some winter fun with friends! Gather in the Fellowship Hall between noon-12:30 for hot chocolate. We’ll go sledding from 12:30-2:00 at Cedar Manor School, 9400 Cedar Lake Road (northeast corner of Hwy 169 and Cedar Lake Road) . Bring your sleds and dress for the weather. If there is no snow we will go roller skating at the Roller Garden in St. Louis Park. presents Splash Together! bas relief It’s time to Splash Together, Sunday, January 4 during the education hour, 9:45 – 10:40. Join other parents and their children 3 and under in the nursery as we follow the star and learn about the Magi and the Season of Epiphany. We will read a story, sing songs, make a craft, share and play. Music for a winter day Bap sm Reunion Health & Wellness Ministry During the past year 18 families took the first step in their child’s faith formation by having their child baptized. To celebrate this event, Gethsemane invites all families of the 2014 baptisms to a Baptismal Reunion on January 11 from 12:00 to 12:30 in Fellowship Hall. Health & Wellness Ministry Team is hosting a variety of educational health presentations this New Year. We will increase awareness of health resources in our community and promote prevention of common illnesses. Some topics will include Nutrition, Fitness, Care Giver Support, Self-Care as we age, Grief Support, and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. At baptism, each child had a stone with their name on it placed in the Baptismal font. At the reunion these stones will be removed and put in a stepping stone that will be displayed, during the summer, in Gethsemane’s garden. On January 14, Dr. Brenda Higgins from HealthSource in Hopkins will present “Eat God's Way to Transform your Health and your Life!” We will meet in the Fireside Gallery 5:30–6:30 pm, following with discussion. Please RSVP by January 8 by contacting Tiphanie at 952935-1753 or [email protected]. Siblings are welcome to attend and a light snack will be served. Permanently change the way you and your family eat - and enjoy it! Family Ministry Retreat Transform the way you look and feel! Strengthen your body and mind by balancing hormones Friday, Feb 13 ‐ Sunday, Feb 15 and reversing nutritional deficiency. What better way to celebrate the ones you love this Valentine’s Day than a weekend of family and fellowship. Radically slow down the aging process and prevent, stop, or even reverse chronic disease. Join Gethsemane families at the Family Winter Retreat on Feb13-15 at Green Lake Bible Camp. This is a time honored tradition filled with games, sledding, food and fun. Hang out in your jammies, go for an early hike, make that expert snowman and warm up with some hot chocolate. Please join us on January 14 and look for more topics to come! Cost includes all meals, complete with Pastor John's less than traditional blessings! Each family has their own room/ bathroom and the common rooms become the scene of many hilarious memories. To quote the kids, "We love the winter retreat!" Come and join in on the fun! Exercise 101 Mondays at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall Adults – $88; Students K-12 – $44; Infants-Preschool are free. Register online at www.glconline.org. Questions? Contact Nancy Spangrud at [email protected] All ages and abili es welcome ‐ just show up! 7 Thanksgiving Dinner Apprecia on Our 18th annual Community Dinner was very successful. Guests of every age filled Fellowship Hall, the volunteers were numerous including a contingent from the former Hopkins United Methodist, the food was delicious and the appreciation for what this dinner means was expressed often. Much of the thanks came verbally, but several people arrived with or mailed notes. A few brief quotes from three of these: “Thank you for your wonderful service to the community” and “Thank you for the fantastic dinner and terrific food. Everything was so well organized. Thank you for your kindness.” And “May the Lord bless each one of you today and always for this wonderful dinner and day!” So to everyone at Gethsemane who supported the Community Dinner in some way, the Social Ministry Team will echo that last comment. God Bless! If you haven’t checked out the Photo Album on the website, we urge you to do so. Got NEWS? Submit informa on to the church office in person or by mail, fax, or e‐mail for inclusion in the Sunday bulle n insert, website or newsle er. Bulle n deadline is Tuesday. Newsle er deadline is the 15th of the month. Contact Informa on Phone: 952‐935‐1753 www.glconline.org [email protected] Thank you for suppor ng Good Gi s ELCA Good Gifts is an opportunity for you to make a donations toward global mission projects; all are thoughtfully offered to help grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives. Office Hours Mon‐Thurs, 9 am ‐ 5 pm Friday, 9 am ‐ 3 pm There are still brochures around the church or you may go to www.elca/ goodgifts to browse the gifts and place your order. Each donor will receive a card explaining what was given. Keep it on hand to use all year for birthdays and other special occasions. Gethsemane Staff Sympathy and Prayers Condolences on behalf of the congregation are extended to the family of Lorraine Carlson, who died November 26. John D. F. Nelson, Senior Pastor [email protected] Sarah Moat, Associate Pastor [email protected] Sandie Chermak, Financial Manager [email protected] Tiphanie Dirnberger Children’s Ministry Director [email protected] Mark Fideldy, Membership & Data Systems Manager, Organist [email protected] Amy Furan, Communica ons Manager [email protected] Brian Furan, Maintenance Supervisor [email protected] Paul McKenzie Director of Music & Fine Arts [email protected] Susan Radde, Parish Nurse [email protected] Bob Windels, Youth Director [email protected] 8 January 2015 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church www.glconline.org 952‐935‐1753 Thursday, 01 January New Years Day - Office Closed Sunday, 04 January 8:45 AM Contemporary Worship 9:45 AM Adult Education 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Traditional Worship Monday, 05 January 9:00 AM Fitness Group 9:00 AM Woodcarving workshop 6:30 PM Hymnus rehearsal 7:00 PM Hannah Circle 7:30 PM Gamblers Anonymous Tuesday, 06 January 7:00 AM Men's Ministry Breakfast 10:00 AM Music Together 1:00 PM Staff Meeting Wednesday, 07 January 9:00 AM Quilting 5:30 PM Congregation Meal 5:30 PM Youth Bells 5:30 PM YOUth Choir 6:00 PM Contemporary Band 6:15 PM Band Together 6:15 PM Children's Choir 6:20 PM Voices of Praise 6:30 PM Confirmation 7:45 PM Sr. Choir Thursday, 08 January 8:00 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM "Behold!" Bible Study 12:00 PM Conference Pastors Meeting 4:00 PM After School Kids (ASK) 5:00 PM Telecare 6:00 PM Jubilation Ringers 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 215 Friday, 09 January 6:00 PM Scrapbooking Group 7:00 PM Friday Nights in Faith 7:30 PM Theology on Tap Saturday, 10 January 8:00 AM "Recharge" Youth Volunteer Workshop Sunday, 11 January 8:45 AM Contemporary Worship 9:45 AM 4th Grade Stepping Stones 9:45 AM Adult Education 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Traditional Worship 12:00 PM Baptism Reunion 12:00 PM Caring Ministry Team 12:30 PM Family Ministry Event 3:00 PM IATG Meeting 4:00 PM People Serving People The most current GLC calendar is online at www.glconline.org Saturday, 17 January 2:00 PM "Iron Sharpens Iron" Men's Ministry Event 2:00 PM Hymnus rehearsal Sunday, 18 January 8:45 AM Contemporary Worship 9:45 AM Adult Education 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Traditional Worship 4:00 PM Hymnus Angelicus Concert 4:00 PM People Serving People Monday, 12 January 9:00 AM Fitness Group 9:00 AM Woodcarving workshop 11:00 AM Dinner at Your Door 12:00 PM Dorcas Circle 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Hymnus rehearsal 7:00 PM Rebekah Circle 7:30 PM Gamblers Anonymous Monday, 19 January 9:00 AM Fitness Group 9:00 AM Woodcarving workshop 10:00 AM GCW Board 1:00 PM Needle Stitchers 6:30 PM Hymnus rehearsal 7:30 PM Gamblers Anonymous Tuesday, 20 January 10:00 AM Music Together 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Women's Book Club Tuesday, 13 January 10:00 AM Music Together 11:00 AM Dinner at Your Door 11:45 AM Deborah Circle 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 3:00 PM Layette Group 6:00 PM Council Dinner and Meeting 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study Wednesday, 21 January 9:00 AM Quilting 1:00 PM Friendship Circle 5:30 PM Congregation Meal 5:30 PM Youth Bells 5:30 PM YOUth Choir 6:00 PM Contemporary Band 6:15 PM Band Together 6:15 PM Children's Choir 6:20 PM Voices of Praise 6:30 PM Confirmation 7:45 PM Sr. Choir Wednesday, 14 January 9:00 AM Quilting 5:30 PM Congregation Meal 5:30 PM Youth Bells 5:30 PM YOUth Choir 6:15 PM Band Together 6:15 PM Children's Choir 6:20 PM Voices of Praise 6:30 PM Confirmation 6:30 PM WoW: Worship on Wednesday 7:00 PM Contemporary Band 7:45 PM Sr. Choir Thursday, 22 January 8:00 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM "Behold!" Bible Study 4:00 PM After School Kids (ASK) 5:00 PM Telecare 6:00 PM Jubilation Ringers Sunday, 25 January 8:45 AM Contemporary Worship 9:30 AM "House" worship field trip 9:45 AM Adult Education 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Traditional Worship 12:00 PM Annual Meeting 3:00 PM IATG Meeting Monday, 26 January 9:00 AM Fitness Group 9:00 AM Woodcarving workshop 12:00 PM Memorial Blood Center Drive 6:30 PM Hymnus rehearsal 7:30 PM Gamblers Anonymous Tuesday, 27 January 10:00 AM Music Together 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study 6:30 PM Social Ministry Team Wednesday, 28 January 9:00 AM Quilting 5:30 PM Congregation Meal 5:30 PM Youth Bells 5:30 PM YOUth Choir 6:00 PM Contemporary Band 6:15 PM Band Together 6:15 PM Children's Choir 6:20 PM Voices of Praise 6:30 PM Confirmation 7:45 PM Sr. Choir 8:00 PM Confirmation Guide Huddle Thursday, 29 January 8:00 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM "Behold!" Bible Study 4:00 PM After School Kids (ASK) 5:00 PM Telecare 6:00 PM Jubilation Ringers Friday, 30 January 7:00 PM Friday Nights in Faith Friday, 23 January 7:00 PM Friday Nights in Faith Thursday, 15 January 8:00 AM Men's Bible Study 10:00 AM "Behold!" Bible Study 4:00 PM After School Kids (ASK) 5:00 PM Telecare 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 6:00 PM Jubilation Ringers 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Saturday, 24 January 9:00 AM 4th Saturday Cafe 5:30 PM Saturday Night Club Friday, 16 January 6:00 PM Youth Lock-In 7:00 PM Friday Nights in Faith A congregational meal is served on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. All are welcome. A $3/person donation is requested. 9 Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA ╬ www.glconline.org Gethsemane Lutheran Church 715 Minnetonka Mills Road Hopkins, MN 55343-7269 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Hopkins, MN 55343 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 8 Sunday Schedule 8:45 AM Contemporary Worship 9:45 AM Education Hour 10:45 AM Traditional Worship Sisters in Spirit A Women’s Winter Gathering Saturday, February 7, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Again this year Gethsemane is hosting Sisters in Spirit: a Women’s Winter Gathering featuring Gaye Lindfors, a consultant, author and speaker, on the topic of “ Our Journey with God, Girlfriends, and Chocolate.” During our time together, we will learn more about enjoying the journey of life, not just anticipating the destination. Be ready to laugh, learn, smile and get to know each other and God even better as we consider this amazing journey called life. The event costs $25, which includes a delicious breakfast and lunch. Registrations will be taken until February 2. Call the Church office at 952-935-1753 to register, register online at www.glconline.org, or register in person following worship starting January 18. Don’t miss this chance to renew your faith and reflect on your life’s journey. All women are welcome! Find out more about our guest speaker at her website, GayeLindfors.com. 10
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