Monthly Archives: April 2015

Newsletters

April 29th Newsletter

The Gethsemane Lutheran Church Newsletter for April 29, 2015 is available.

 

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.

 

Daily Devotion, new each day, are posted on the “Readings for Today” 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.
Events

Abundant Life Art Exhibit

ABUNDANT LIFE
a Gabriel Loire commemorative
invitational art exhibit
at Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Austin, Texas

The ABUNDANT LIFE Art Exhibit is open every Tuesday evening from 6-8pm beginning April 28th through May 12th.  Drop by and see the beautiful work of James Janknegt, Jenna Bruns, Clare Andrus, Pehr Smith, and the mosaic by Jose Blanco.  Mark your calendar for the closing reception on the evening of May 19th.

Events

Youth Dinner Theatre

Saturday, April 25th.  Lane Holmstrom has created another hysterically funny original play, “Senseless”.

Dinner at 5pm; Show at 6pm

Tickets on sale now!  Adults $10; Children $5 (10 & under)

Funds raised support Gethsemane youth during their summer trip to the national youth gathering in Detroit, Michigan.  Silent & Live Auctions, Door Prizes, Delicious Meal and our Talented Youth onstage! See you there!!

Newsletters

April 8th Newsletter

The Gethsemane Lutheran Church Newsletter for April 8, 2015 is available.

 

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.

 

If you would like your giving record for 2014 either emailed to you or mailed to you, send an email to info@gethsemaneaustin.org or call the church office at 512-836-8560.

 

Daily Devotion, new each day, are posted on the “Readings for Today” 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.
Events

CAP 10K WORSHIP/RUN

April 12th at 7 a.m., Gethsemane congregants are invited to “continue the tradition” by participating in the 38th Annual Cap 10K.

The late Paul Lundgren and Pastor Karl Gronberg, began this liturgy of scripture, prayer, blessing prior to the walk/run over thirty years ago.  People of all faith communities are invited.  The service is held in a parking lot at Riverside & Congress.  Gethsemane members Art LaValle and Pat Smith have participated in all of the CAP 10K runs.

Wear your sneakers/running clothes- “live the tradition”

Events, Lent

Holy Week Worship

HOLY MONDAY, MARCH 30TH
11:45 a.m.       Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion
PRAYER: O God, your Son chose the path which led to pain before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
7:00 p.m. Eucharist
Scripture Psalm 36:5-11; Isaiah 42:1-9; Hebrews 9:11-15; St. John 12:1-11
 
HOLY TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST
11:45 a.m. Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the hour of trial. Amen
7:00 p.m. Eucharist
Scripture Psalm 71:1-14; Isaiah 49:1-7; I Corinthians 1:18-31; St. John 12:20-36
 
HOLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST
11:45 a.m. Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion
PRAYER: Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at the hands of humans and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of the cross and find it the way of life and peace, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
7:00 p.m. Eucharist
Scripture Psalm 70; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Hebrews 12:1-3; St. John 13:21-32
 
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
11:45 a.m. Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion
PRAYER: Lord God, in a wonderful Sacrament you have left us a memorial of your suffering and death. May this Sacrament of your body and blood so work in us that the way we live will proclaim the redemption you have brought; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Eucharist, First Communion, Foot Washing
Scripture Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Exodus 12:1-14; I Corinthians 11:23-26; St. John 13:1-17, 31b-35
 
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
10:00 a.m. Eucharist & Stripping of Altar
11:00 a.m. Procession of Cross
12-3:00 p.m. Seven Last Words, First English Lutheran
12 N-12 M Prayer Vigil (Sanctuary/Home)
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you carried our sins in your own body on the tree so that we might have life. May we and all who remember this day find new life in you now and in the world to come, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen
7:00 p.m. Ancient Service of Tenebrae
Scripture Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 10:16-25; St. John 18:1-19:42
 
HOLY SATURDAY, THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER, APRIL 4TH
Scripture Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Isaiah 55:1-11; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 114; Romans 6:3-11; St. Luke 24:1-12
9:30 a.m. Altar Guild
10:00 a.m. Gethsemane Youth prepare for Easter breakfast