The latest at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stay up to date with the happenings of Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church by visiting our blog. Here, you'll find the same information that is included in the announcements in the Sunday bulletin and our monthly newsletter.
Summer Sermon Series and Book Study
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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This summer, Pastor Amy is leading us through a sermon series and book study based on the book “Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God” by Gary Thomas. The series will continue through Labor Day weekend. There will be opportunities for book discussions weekly.
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Fellowship Team
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Northern Lights Chamber Music Institute Concert
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Vacation Bible School
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Rock the Block Picnic
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Library News
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Summer Midweek Worship
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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We Need Your Help
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Attention Youth and Young Adults
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Warm Your Heart Community Clothesline and Food Pantry
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Summer is here but let's keep contributing to our Community Clothesline.
Do you have extra jackets, shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shoes, T-shirts, etc? Any type of clothing will be helpful.
You can help your neighbors by putting each item in a plastic bag to keep it dry, labeling it (for example, “child hat, size M” or “men’s jacket, size XL”), and clip it anywhere on the ‘clothesline’ [on the fence] on the west side of the church. The Community Clothesline is accessible at
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Can You Buy Two?
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Gethsemane’s Gifts
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Have you been blessed by the congregation of Gethsemane? Has a group of friends within the church reached out to you in a time of need? Have you been given a blessing through the church anonymously? Have you felt the love of Christ through your relationship with our church? Are you willing to share this story with Gethsemane?
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, please call the church office and let us know! We will contact you with the specifics and ask
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Ways to Serve Our Neighbors
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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Pray:
O God, from you come the gifts of our bodies and minds, our skills and abilities, and the opportunities to use these gifts in sustaining our lives and in helping our neighbors. I pray for my neighbors. Surround them with your never-failing love; free them from restlessness and anxiety; protect them, in every situation; and renew us all as we face the opportunities and challenges of daily life and work. Amen.
Serve:
+Offer to mow, shovel snow or help with outdoor house
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Ruby’s Pantry
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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On the 4th Wednesday of each month, anyone in the community can take advantage of Ruby’s Pantry, located at the Clinton Community Center, 8907 Hwy 37 in Iron.
If you’d like to purchase a share, it’s $20 cash donation per share. Distribution begins around 4:30pm and goes until 6:00pm.
You will receive an abundance of grocery items. There is no income or residency requirements – everyone that eats is welcome! This is a drive-thru distribution. Please make sure your t
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Calling All Thrivent Members
by: Joyce Bloomquist
07/31/2022
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If you are a member of Thrivent, please contact the church office. With so many ideas for community outreach and service coming up, we would love to be able to utilize your $250 Thrivent Action Team capabilities! We will notify you directly, but ask that you add your name to a list for future possibilities.
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