The Season of Lent commences Ash Wednesday, February 14th with the Christian faithful receiving ashes and meditating at the Gethsemane altar 7-8am, 11:30am to noon and 5:30-7pm. Time of Reflection, Meditation, Preparation for Lenten journey – 12 noon and 7p.m.
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Ministry Fair & Fiesta
Gethsemane Lutheran members and members of the surrounding community come together to enjoy all the ministries at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
Following the 10:30 a.m. liturgy, everyone is invited to the Ministry Fair/Fiesta:
- Valley Women’s Co-op
- Fair Trade holiday shopping
- Live mariachi music
- Lunch
- Raffle items
- Children’s games
- entertainment
Please come and share in this time celebrating ministries of the congregation and renewing commitment to 2018 ministry. Everyone is needed! Everyone has talents, time and treasure for ministry.
Reserve the date: Nov. 12
November 1st Newsletter
The Gethsemane Lutheran Church Newsletter for November 1, 2017 is available.
Ushers Needed! If you are interested in being an usher/greeter for 1st service speak with Merrill Austin and Jack Westerman for 2nd service or call the church office 512-836-8560
Lectors Needed! If you are interested in becoming a reader of the lessons, contact Mary Beth Foster.
Our mission statement: “Called by Grace, Led by Faith, Welcoming All to Share God’s Love.”
Thank you for your faithful giving to Gethsemane. Even if you are on the road, you may contribute through Simply Giving on the Gethsemane website; it is fast and easy to use your credit card or bank account to make your regular giving or a one time special gift. Thank you for your generous support of the ministries of Gethsemane.
God’s work, Our hands.
Daily Devotions, new each day, are posted on the “Worship Services” page under “Worship” on the Gethsemane Lutheran website.
Send the church office updates on your home and email addresses, phone or other family items for the church records. Let us know if you would like to be taken off the snail mail paper newsletter or should you wish to be removed from the Gethsemane email list.
September 13th Newsletter
The Gethsemane Lutheran Church Newsletter for September 13, 2017 is available.
Ushers Needed! If you are interested in being an usher/greeter for 1st service speak with Merrill Austin and Jack Westerman for 2nd service or call the church office 512-836-8560
Lectors Needed! If you are interested in becoming a reader of the lessons, contact Becky Rippy.
Our mission statement: “Called by Grace, Led by Faith, Welcoming All to Share God’s Love.”
Thank you for your faithful giving to Gethsemane. Even if you are on the road, you may contribute through Simply Giving on the Gethsemane website; it is fast and easy to use your credit card or bank account to make your regular giving or a one time special gift. Thank you for your generous support of the ministries of Gethsemane.
God’s work, Our hands.
Daily Devotions, new each day, are posted on the “Worship Services” page under “Worship” on the Gethsemane Lutheran website.
Send the church office updates on your home and email addresses, phone or other family items for the church records. Let us know if you would like to be taken off the snail mail paper newsletter or should you wish to be removed from the Gethsemane email list.
August 23rd Newsletter
The Gethsemane Lutheran Church Newsletter for August 23, 2017 is available.
Ushers Needed! If you are interested in being an usher/greeter for 1st service speak with Merrill Austin and Jack Westerman for 2nd service or call the church office 512-836-8560
Lectors Needed! If you are interested in becoming a reader of the lessons, contact Becky Rippy.
Our mission statement: “Called by Grace, Led by Faith, Welcoming All to Share God’s Love.”
Thank you for your faithful giving to Gethsemane. Even if you are on the road, you may contribute through Simply Giving on the Gethsemane website; it is fast and easy to use your credit card or bank account to make your regular giving or a one time special gift. Thank you for your generous support of the ministries of Gethsemane.
God’s work, Our hands.
Daily Devotions, new each day, are posted on the “Worship Services” page under “Worship” on the Gethsemane Lutheran website.
Send the church office updates on your home and email addresses, phone or other family items for the church records. Let us know if you would like to be taken off the snail mail paper newsletter or should you wish to be removed from the Gethsemane email list.
Gethsemane VBS
The annual Gethsemane Lutheran Vacation Bible School June 19-23, 8:45 a.m.-12 noon.
Theme: A Mighty Fortress: Truth Be Told.
Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry students and staff will participate. Plan to enroll by June 14th. Adults are invited to volunteer, even if you can only assist one day. Help in the craft area, music, prepare and serve snacks, the storytelling room, games, or being a guide to lead the children from one area to another. Please note on the registration form which days you can assist and in which activity you would prefer to help.
This is an opportunity to make new friends and make a difference in the lives of children.
Thailand Ministry Commences
Gethsemane members Khem & Pim Saythongkham await the arrival of the University of Texas-Austin students, their advisor David Powell and Pastor Susan & Lee Schnelle.
The water filtration system has been paid for by Gethsemane members with installation to begin upon the arrival of the students.
Khem took with him financial gifts to enable the completion of the the church building named “Blessing Church.” This is the 7th ministry started by Gethsemane congregation.
Thanks Gethsemane Lutheran for your prayers, words of encouragement, financial support for cooperative ministry with UT-Austin Projects with Underserved Communities.
Art Exhibit Reception
Third Annual Gabriel Loire Art Exhibit
began Friday, April 21st
closing reception Saturday, May 20th 3-5 p.m
at Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Austin, Texas
In 2015, the Lutheran Visual Arts Council of Central Texas hosted their first Abundant Life Art Exhibit. Gethsemane Lutheran is hosting the Third Annual Abundant Life Art Exhibit which began Friday April 21st, the birth date of the late Gabriel Loire, artist/creator of the Gethsemane Lutheran Stained Glass Windows.
Gethsemane artists, artists from the Austin community and GLCM children include pieces from Clare William Andrus, Pehr Smith, Jeanell Buida Bolton, Lee Bolton, Erin Rosales, John Berry, Pam Bornemann Atkins, Gary Bever, Caroline Maclay Beyer (late & beloved), Ben Beyer, Virginia Springer Marek and Kileen ‘Kay’ Menem Freitag (late & beloved). The 2017 exhibit is dedicated in memory of Reformation artist Lucas Cranach 1553. Special thanks to Clare Andrus, Pehr Smith, Angelica Ludquist, Tracy Williams and John Berry for coordinating this exhibition in commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of Lutheran Reormation.
Gethsemane members are invited to visit the exhibit in the Steffans Parlor. Plans are for a closing reception Sunday, May 20th 3-5 p.m. when the artists discuss their work.
May 17th Newsletter
The Gethsemane Lutheran Church Newsletter for May 17, 2017 is available.
Lectors Needed! If you are interested in becoming a reader of the lessons, contact Becky Rippy.
Our mission statement: “Called by Grace, Led by Faith, Welcoming All to Share God’s Love.”
Thank you for your faithful giving to Gethsemane. Even if you are on the road, you may contribute through Simply Giving on the Gethsemane website; it is fast and easy to use your credit card or bank account to make your regular giving or a one time special gift. Thank you for your generous support of the ministries of Gethsemane.
God’s work, Our hands.
Daily Devotions, new each day, are posted on the “Worship Services” page under “Worship” on the Gethsemane Lutheran website.
Send the church office updates on your home and email addresses, phone or other family items for the church records. Let us know if you would like to be taken off the snail mail paper newsletter or should you wish to be removed from the Gethsemane email list.
Holy Week Worship
| PALM/PASSION SUNDAY, APRIL 9 BLESSING OF THE QUILTS |
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| Eucharist, presentation of crosses | |||
| 9:00 a.m. | Youth Dinner Theatre Rehearsal (MR) | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Sunday Church School for all ages | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Seder Meal for confirmands & families | ||
| 10:30 a.m. | Eucharist, presentation of crosses | ||
| 12 noon | First Communion instruction | ||
| MONDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 10-13 | |||
| 12 noon & 7 p.m. | Reading of Passion Narrative, Holy Communion | ||
| MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 13 | |||
| 7:00 p.m. | Eucharist, foot washing, First Communion | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Maundy Thursday Eucharist, First Communion, Foot Washing | ||
| GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 14 | |||
| 10:00 a.m. | Eucharist / Stripping of Altar | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Procession of the Cross | ||
| 12 noon – 12 midnight | Prayer Vigil | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Tenebrae Service of Darkness | ||
| EASTER VIGIL, HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 15 | |||