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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.

#ROCK2015 #BWCUMC #GethsemaneUMC

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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!”

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Ash Wednesday Services

Join Gethsemane United Methodist Church and Forest Memorial United Methodist Church for a joyous Ash Wednesday service as we begin the season of lent.

We will have a midday service: 12:00 PM at Forest Memorial United Methodist Church (3111 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747) . The service will include the imposition of ashes.

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Scripture Lesson Week of February 8, 2015

Scripture Lesson Week of February 8, 2015 John 20: 26-29 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and...

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Scripture Lesson Week of January 25, 2015

Scripture Lesson Week of January 25, 2015 Matthew 27: 39-46 Those who passed by derided* him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.’ In the same way the chief priests also, along...

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feast

Join Gethsemane United Methodist Church for it's annual PANCAKE FEAST in commemoration of Shrove Tuesday! The FREE pancake breakfast will be served on Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30pm. Donations are welcome.