Men in Mission tour the Austin Energy Mueller Energy Center on Thursday, April 19. This facility provides electric power, chilled water and heating for the Seton Dell Children’s Medical Center and other local
customers. Note that a waiver for must be signed and submitted for a background check to enter this facility. See e-mail and provide form to Jack Westerman. During fellowship, Robert Youens will present his 79 day solo journey in a kayak down the entire length of the Mississippi River. Coffee, donuts 9:00am, Music Room. For details and signup, see Men in Mission Bulletin Board.
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Gethsemane Lutheran Adults Dining Out for Food, Fellowship & Fun Tuesday, April 10th, 7pm, Red Lobster, across from Gethsemane. Hosted by the Hortons. Enjoy this time with the Gethsemane members growing in community.
Cap 10k Worship/Run
Sunday, April 8th. Cap10K is Texas’ largest 10K and fifth largest 10K in the nation with more than 20,000 local, national and international runners, joggers and walkers expected to participate. This year, the race will benefit Austin Parks Foundation. For more information visit, www.cap10k.com. 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.”
18th Annual Golf Tournament
Join us and GLCM for their 18th Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, April 29th. We will need your help in making this tournament a success. We need players of any skill level, hole sponsors and prizes. You can sign up as a team or individual. It is the largest GLCM fundraiser and has always been lots of fun! Sponsorships are available! Please contact Angelica Lundquist at 512-339-6335 or ngelicalundquist@glcmchildcare.org for sponsorships and more information.
Holy Week and Easter Services
HOLY WEEK
Palm/Passion Sunday, March 25
Blessing of the Quilts
8:15 a.m. Eucharist, presentation of crosses
9:30 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages
9:30 a.m. Seder Meal for confirmands & families/First Communion instruction
10:30 a.m. Eucharist, presentation of crosses
Monday–Thursday, March 26-29
12 noon & 7 p.m. Reading of Passion Narrative, Holy Communion
Maundy Thursday, March 29
7:00 p.m. Eucharist, foot washing, First Communion
Good Friday, March 30
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, Saturday, March 31
Easter Sunday, April 1
7:30 a.m. Easter Son-Rise worship Narthex/Garden
7:30-10 a.m. Easter breakfast (Multi-Purpose Rm)
8:15 a.m. Easter Resurrection Celebration/Holy Communion
9:30 a.m. Easter Songfest, Flowering of Cross
10:30 a.m. Festive Easter Resurrection Celebration
12 noon Easter Holy Communion at the Altar
English and Spanish Classes / Clases de Inglés y Español
English as a Second
Language (ESL)
&
Spanish as a Second Language (SSL)
Classes
Thursdays 6:00 pm —7:30 pm
CLASSES ARE FREE
Children’s Programming
& Tutoring Provided
For questions call
Pastor Schnelle 512-836-8560
Navy Browning 512-413-9821
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
200 West Anderson Lane
Ingles como
Segundo lenguaje
y
Español como
Segundo lenguaje
Clases
Jueves 6:00 pm—7:30 pm
CLASES GRATIS
Programación y tutoría
para niños son proveído
¿Cualquier Preguntas? Habla con
Pastor Schnelle 512-836-8560
Navy Browning 512-413-9821
Iglesia Luterana Getsemaní
200 West Anderson Lane
Costa Rica Spanish and Cultural Immersion Trip
JULY 29-AUGUST 11, 2018
SCHEDULE
One week of classes at CPI Monteverde and one week of classes at CPI Heredia. Classes are 4 hours per day Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon.
Tours and activities are scheduled for weekday afternoons following classes and weekends and most include lunch.
Activities are not scheduled for evenings so that the student has time for homework and to visit with their host family.
Students will take an assessment test and have an interview to determine their Spanish proficiency for class placement. Group classes consist of 2-4 persons. Private classes for the two weeks are available for an additional $250.
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
MONTEVERDE
Cloud Forest Hike
Café Monteverde Coffee Tour
Life Monte Verde Volunteership
Sky Trek (hanging bridges or
canopy zip-line)
HEREDIA
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Worship at the Lutheran church in San Jose
Heredia walking tour
Volunteership with the Lutheran church in San Jose
Tarcoles River nature tour
Farewell lunch
COST
The cost of the trip is $1855 and includes tuition for one week of classes at CPI MONTEVERDE and one week of classes at CPI HEREDIA, homes-stay, breakfast, dinner, laundry service each week, tours/activities, airport transfers and most lunches.
MONTEVERDE AND HEREDIA ACTIVITIES include all activities, private transportation, entrance fees and professional guide or CPI chaperone.
Please note, costs not included are:
Airfare, approximately 3 lunches, tips (while appreciated are completely at the discretion of the accompanying professor), personal purchases, such as snacks souvenirs, etc., travel/health insurance. It is recommended that students bring about $200 emergency money or a credit card for emergencies.
The full amount is due by May 31st. Cancellation Policy: Three weeks prior to the arrival of the group no refunds will be granted.
For additional information or questions please contact
Pastor Susan Schnelle at
512-836-8560 or email:
pastorschnelle@gethsemaneaustin.org
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
June 18-22 2018
8:45am-12 Noon
Gethsemane Vacation Bible School invites all children age 3 by June 18, 2018 and including those completing 6th grade. 6th graders may also choose to assist as a volunteer. 7th graders and older are invited to sign up to assist with VBS as volunteers.
You are invited to volunteer, even if you can only assist one day. We need help in the craft area, preparing and serving snacks, the storytelling room, games, and being a guide to lead the children from one area to another. Please note on the registration form which day you can assist and in which activity you would prefer to help. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and make a difference in the lives of children.
Gethsemane is grateful to all who lead Vacation Bible School.
Each day, the person picking up their
child(ren) after VBS must come in to the narthex to sign them out for the day with their group leader.
Monday:
Our Hearts
Jerry
Luke 24:13-35
The walk to Emmaus
Tuesday:
Our Identity-“Ollie”
Acts 9:1-18
The conversion of Saul
Wednesday:
Our Purpose-“Shiloh & Gracy”
Matthew 25:31-46
The parable of the king,
the sheep and the goats
Thursday:
Our Community
“Lazarus, Lillie & Lilo”
Matthew 15:21-28
The Canaanite woman
Friday:
Our Perspective
“Preston”
Luke 15:11-32
The parable of the prodigal father and the wayward son
Gethsemane Lutheran
200 West Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
512-836-8560
www.gethsemaneaustin.org
info@gethsemaneaustin.org
Youth Dinner Theater
Youth Dinner Theater Fundraiser
“THE NEXT CHAPTER
IS CRUMMY” By Lane Holmstrom
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Dinner at 5 pm; Show at 6 pm
Live & Silent Auctions 
Tickets cost $15 and are on sale now!
Thank You for supporting the Gethsemane Youth
Ash Wednesday
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.