For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
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Women of God: Welcoming All
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, at 10:00am, the United Methodist Women of Gethsemane United Methodist Church will hold our annual Women’s Day Celebration. This year’s theme is Women of God: Welcoming All and we want to make sure YOU are in attendance! The dynamic and uplifting Reverend Dr. Kecia Ford, pastor of Sharp Street United...
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Scripture Lesson of The Week, March 22, 2015
Scripture Lesson of the Week, March 22, 2015. Mark 8:22-25 They came to Bethsaida. Some people* brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his...
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Church Wide Spring Clean Up Day
April 11, 2015 has been designated Church Wide Spring Clean Up Day. 1st Corinthians 14:40 says "Let all things be done decently and in order". It is time to clean, organize and get rid of clutter.
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Scripture Lesson Week of March 15, 2015
Scripture Lesson, Week of March 15
Psalm 27:1-4
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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Scripture Lesson of the Week of March 8, 2015
The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
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Scripture Lesson of the Week March 1, 2015
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’ Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, “Your sins are forgiven”, or to say, “Stand up and take your mat and walk”?
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Lent 2015 | 40 Days of Renewal
Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays), begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Saturday, the evening before Easter.
During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance when we seek to literally “turn around” and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and our own selfish desires. By doing so, we seek to live and love as more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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ROCK Retreat 2015
ROCK is an incredibly powerful and fun- filled weekend in Ocean City, MD. It allows youth and adults to take a step back from their crazy lives and learn about the amazing love of Jesus Christ. It is an awesome experience for folks to connect with God and their friends while listening to great bands and speakers. Participants leave ROCK renewed and ready to spread the word about God’s great love for us! This year's theme was KFC: Kindness. Forgiveness. Compassion. We checked in with a few ROCK participants from Gethsemane UMC to learn more about their experience.
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Scripture Lesson Week of February 15, 2015
Scripture Lesson Week of February 15, 2015
Mark 2: 1-5, 9-12
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man
2 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 4 Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.
9 Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’? 10 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the man, 11 “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 12 He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”