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Holy Week & Easter
Join us for Holy Week & Easter Activities at Gethsemane!
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 2
9:30 am: Sunday School for all ages
*10:30 am: Eucharist, palm branches, blessing of the quilts
12 pm: First Communion instruction
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3-5
12 noon & 7 pm: Reading of Passion Narrative, Holy Communion
MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6
*7 pm: Eucharist, foot washing, First Communion
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7
10 am: Eucharist/ Stripping of Altar
11 am: Outdoor Stations of the Cross
12 pm: Youth Easter Setup & Pizza
12 pm-12 am: Prayer Vigil
*7 pm: Tenebrae Service of Darkness
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9
9 am: Easter Morning Celebration in the Gethsemane Garden/Narthex
9:30 am: Easter morning brunch in the multipurpose room
*10:30 am: Festive Easter Resurrection Celebration
12 pm: Easter Holy Communion at the Altar
*Indicates a livestreamed service
Dedicate an Easter Lily
Use the brown Special Gifts envelope to give a lily for the Easter Chancel Lily Garden. Provide desired wording and enclose $12.
THE LORD IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!
Holy Week & Easter
Join us for Holy Week & Easter Activities at Gethsemane!
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 10
9:30 am: Sunday School for all ages
*10:30 am: Eucharist, palm branches, blessing of the quilts
12 pm: First Communion instruction for 3rd graders
MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11-13
12 noon & 7 pm: Reading of Passion Narrative, Holy Communion
MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 14
*7 pm: Eucharist, foot washing, First Communion
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 15
10 am: Eucharist/ Stripping of Altar
11 am: Outdoor Stations of the Cross
12 pm-12 am: Prayer Vigil
*7 pm: Tenebrae Service of Darkness
EASTER SATURDAY, APRIL 16
9:30 am: Youth Easter Breakfast Setup and Dinner Theatre Rehearsal
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 17
9 am: Easter Morning Celebration in the Gethsemane Garden/Narthex
9:30 am: Easter morning brunch in the multipurpose room
*10:30 am: Festive Easter Resurrection Celebration
12 pm: Easter Holy Communion at the Altar
*Indicates a livestreamed service (click the service link to view the livestream)
THE LORD IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!
Easter Services
Online and In-Person Easter Worship Schedule
Online Zoom Easter Service on Sunday, April 4th
(See details below to access)
10:00am
In-Person Easter Service in Gethsemane Sanctuary on Sunday, April 4th
(RSVP to attend and follow all safety guidelines listed below)
11:00am
In-Person Worship Service Details:
PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE, 512-836-8560 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO info@gethsemaneaustin.org TO RSVP FOR THE IN-PERSON SERVICE. WE WILL END RESERVATIONS ONCE WE REACH CAPACITY. THANK YOU!
***REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON SERVICES***
- Please wear a mask
- Enter through the narthex only
- Please use the hand sanitizer available at the door
- You MUST call the church office and leave a message with your phone number to RSVP to attend
- Maximum attendance is 125
- If you are sick, have been around someone who has been sick or have any symptoms, PLEASE stay home
Online Easter Worship Service Details:
Download our Zoom-friendly worship bulletin for Easter Sunday.
Download the traditional worship bulletin for Easter Sunday.
Download music lyrics for Easter Sunday.
Download the children’s bulletins for ages 3-6 or ages 7-12 for Easter Sunday.
To participate in the online service, you will need to download the Zoom app or program on you phone or computer. Here is the link to access the worship service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6996794165?pwd=WnVETVBQZHEzNTJRdnhCeWU2ODBQdz09
If you’re on a phone, you may not be able to access that link directly. In that case, you will need to go to www.zoom.com, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the following:
Meeting number: 6996794165
Password: 234133
If you do not use Zoom, you may view the Facebook live stream of the online service through our Gethsemane Facebook page.
HOLY WEEK ACTIVITY PACK FOR GETHSEMANE CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Gethsemane families with children may pick up a packet with ideas and materials to do together during Holy Week. The packets will be available in the narthex on Sat. March 27th between 11 am and 1 pm or contact Dar Joy at 512-913-1616 for other pick up times.
We give thanks to Lori Althaus, who has continued sharing Godly Play stories during the pandemic on Sunday morning Zoom worships, since we have not been meeting in person for Sunday School. Gethsemane continues sharing the love of Jesus with our children.
CHANCEL EASTER LILIES
2019 EASTER LILIES
The Easter Lilies that beautify the Gethsemane Chancel area are given by the following members and friends of Gethsemane:
Jiwoh Abdulai in loving memory of Leonard Wetter and Frances Wetter
Jiwoh Abdulai, Isatu Manja Kargbo, Yeani Jennifer Mary and Hali Kona Josephine in gratitude for the ministry of Gethsemane Lutheran to our family
David & Kathi Allen & family in loving memory of Dale Allen
David & Kathi Allen with love and thanks for our children and grandchildren
David & Kathi Allen in honor of those who serve, and have served, our country in the military
Greg & Lori Althaus in loving memory of our son, Justin and in honor of our daughters, Ashlynn & Avery
The Althaus Family in loving memory of Jennifer Compton, Cleo Wilson, and Barbara Compton
Steve & Martha Althaus in loving memory of our grandson, Justin Matthew Althaus, and in honor of our grandchildren: Ella, Audrey and Megan DeKunder; Ashlynn and Avery Althaus; Jared and Jacob Dake
Steve & Martha Althaus in honor of our children, Greg & Lori Althaus, Staci & Greg DeKunder, and Janna & Jason Dake
Allie, Paige, Kate & Carly Anderson in honor of our grandmother, Rose Kathryn Almquist Anderson
Allie, Paige, Kate & Carly Anderson in loving memory of our grandfather, Ray Anderson
Allie, Paige, Kate & Carly Anderson in loving memory of our great aunt, Vivian Anderson Brown
Allie, Paige, Kate & Carly Anderson in loving memory of our aunt, Liz Rapier McBrearty
Richard & Pam Atkins, Eric, Merrick & Adam, Ron & Jan Munn and Quentin Charles in loving memory of Charles & Frances Hyltin Bornemann
Merrill & Pat Austin in loving memory of our parents and grandparents
The Bakir Family in loving memory of our grandparents, Lewis & Olga Johnson
The Bakir Family in loving memory of our Great Aunt Sigrid Johnson
The Bakir Family in loving memory of our parents and grandparents, Ronald & Ann Louise Clark
The Bakir Family in loving memory of our Beloved Aunt Bernice Johnson
The Bakir Family in loving memory of our Uncle Elwood Johnson and all those who have served our country
The Bakir Family in loving memory of our sister and aunt, Donna Stauffer
Issam & Beverly, Tarik and Trevor & Jinjuta Bakir in honor of our family and the baptism of our great nephew and cousin, Elliott Scott Leshikar
In loving memory of Jerry Bartholomay by Jean, Jan, John, Jake, and Katherine
Wil and Alice Bassett in thanksgiving for many blessings, especially our sons, Andrew Wilbur and Wesley Carlysle
Jim & Sandra Baylor in honor of grandchildren Amesley & Austin Davis and Riley & Logan Lorenz
Alan Bergstrom & family in loving memory of Nell Bergstrom
John & Ingrid Berry in loving memory of Erika Simon
Stephen & Christine Bohls in honor of our children, Byron & Ryan
Stephen & Christine Bohls in loving memory of our parents, Fred & Carolyn Bohls and Joe & Carole Harrison
Chaplain Don Brewington & Huston-Tillotson University Campus Ministry in honor of the support of Gethsemane Lutheran.
Rick & Lana Brock with Thanks to the Congregation of Gethsemane for continued encouragement and support
Jim & Adelle Buehring and family in loving memory of Jeanette and Charles
Jim & Adelle Buehring Lillie & Raymond Buehring and Nina & Conrad Scott
Kendall Campbell in loving memory of my mother, Marguerite Campbell.
Candeh family in loving memory of our mother & grandmother, Margaret Candeh
Kenneth & Nancy Candeh in honor of our children, Henricka, Henrick & Kendrick
Joan Candoli & family in loving memory of Carl Candoli
Mihira & Babs Chandrasoma in honor of our granddaughter, Mila Gigi Carrizales
Mihira & Babs Chandrasoma in loving memory of our mothers, Amitha Chandrasoma and Beverley Nutzmann
The Clancy Family in loving memory of Ruth Clancy
Beth & Dennis Collier in celebration of our families
Kent Corbell & family in loving memory of Bill and Rose Adair Corbell
Ria Corbett in honor of the Corbett family
George & Gina Creager in honor of our children and grandchildren: Shannon & Greg Turner, Kaylee and Kamden; Staci & Greg Yount, Tyler, Cody and Morgan; Shellie & Jose Davila, Sean and Sophia
Keith, Sharon, Amesley & Austin Davis in loving memory of John Baylor
John Davitt in loving memory of Ardy and in honor of Andrew & Matthew.
David & Cindy Doerfler in loving memory of our parents: Rev. Alfred & Rosalee Doerfler and John & Georgia Laughlin
David & Cindy Doerfler in honor of our children & grandchildren: Ashley, Frank, Chloe, Pierce & Simon; Meredith & Chris; Andi, Justin, Grayson & Georgia; Elizabeth, Yousif, Yuri & Crosby
Rhonda Facile & family in loving memory of Mable Maxine Collins
Gordon & Renita Feller in honor and gratitude for our children, grandchildren, niece and nephew: Erin, Rachel, Sterling, Arden, Alexandra, Lukas & Nicole.
Gordon & Renita Feller in honor and gratitude for our families but especially for our mothers: Helen Ruth Friedrich Feller & Mable Maxine Wacker Collins.
In loving memory of Brent and Darlene Freitag, beloved aunt and uncle and faithful baptismal sponsors by Lee and Susie Schnelle, Alice, Wil, Andrew and Wesley Bassett, Amanda, Jeremy, Joel and Lydia Ullrich and Angela Schnelle
JoAnn Gerbig for the blessing and honor of directing Bellissimo
JoAnn Gerbig in loving memory and honor of parents and grandparents
Georgian Acres Neighborhood Association in gratitude for Gethsemane Lutheran hospitality
Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry in gratitude to the Carl C. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation
In loving memory of Dr. Richard & Lucy Lee Grant Speaker and Dr. Lewis & Mary Kahn Speaker by their families
Pat Greinert, Jeff & Lallie Greinert, Randy & Lisa Greinert, Stephen & Jane Greinert and grandchildren, Randall, Kayla, Jakob, Chris, Tom, Nicolas and Michael in loving memory of Frank Greinert
In honor of Pat Greinert by her family
Karl & Sharon Gronberg in loving memory of Anna Marie Gronberg Drackert, A.A. & Esther Peterson Gronberg, Albert & Merle Mattson Hendrickson
Karl & Sharon Gronberg in honor and gratitude for our loving children and grandchildren: Mark & Kristen, Pete, Miriam and Elise Etheredge; Erik & Kendra Mohn, Annika, Greta “G.G.” and Axel Gronberg; David; Rhia & George, and Oyate; Joel & Mary; Jiwoh, Manja, Yeani and Hali Abdulai; Umid, Dildora, Sophiya and Samiya Azimov; Malte Cedzich
Karl & Sharon Gronberg in loving memory of Mabel “Babe” Ekman
Karl & Sharon Gronberg and family in loving memory of Dorothy Linder
Karl & Sharon Gronberg and family in loving memory of Hazel Bergstrom and Bessie Bergstrom
Karl & Sharon Gronberg and family in loving memory of Wes & Alvina Seaholm Sassman
Karl & Sharon Gronberg in loving memory of Akwasi Evans
Dave Haight & Dean Haight in loving memory of mother, Evelyn.
Viola Hall in loving memory of Ed Hall
Hanson Family in loving memory of Wilmer & Gladys Hanson
The Hart Family in loving memory of Gary Hart
Jim & Dorothy Hecht in loving memory of our parents Leslie & Bernice Hecht and Hilmer & Lora Wolf
Jim & Dorothy Hecht in honor and gratitude for our dear children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Karalyn Heimlich in loving memory of Clifford, Donna, Tom, Zella, Harry and Maralyn
In loving memory of Stuart Nelson Henry by Virginia, Chris, Brian & Margaret, David, Peter and George
Jimmy Holley in loving memory of Gene & Helen Eickmann
Jimmy Holley in loving memory of Herman & Pauline Becker
Daisy Marie Horton in honor of Virginia Marek.
Walt & Peggy Horton in honor of our 20th wedding anniversary
In loving memory of Alan Jarl by Cathy & family
Johnson-Reese Family in loving memory of Joseph Reese
In loving memory of Curtis Johnson by his family
In loving memory of Rusty Johnson by his family
In honor of Wanda Johnson by her family
Valerie Johnson in loving memory of Leeroy, Bendella and Greg Johnson
Valerie Johnson in honor of Drew, Leisha and Huxon Cuffee
Weldon, Barb & Megan Jones in loving memory of Alfred Pries and in gratitude for the ministry of Gethsemane Lutheran to their family
Elisabeth Kihlberg & Björn Engquist in loving memory of John & Ingrid Kihlberg
Elisabeth Kihlberg & Björn Engquist in loving memory of Nils & Greta Engquist
Ron Kingsbury in loving memory of Joyce
Ron Kingsbury in honor of Kay
Ron Kingsbury in loving memory of Fred & Lillian Hudson and Joe & Myrtle Kingsbury
Bryant & Elizabeth Kite in honor of Mackenzie, Madison and Lyndon during this Easter season
The Kite Family in loving memory of Sharon Kite and all of the blessings she gave her family during this special time of year
The Kite Family in celebration of the death and resurrection of our risen Lord
Dar Joy Krenek in loving memory of Lee Krenek, Mabel Krenek, Donna Krenek and Spencer King
Dar Joy Krenek with joy and thanksgiving for family and friends. Christ is risen!!
Holly Kroll & Fred Valenzuela, Linden & Julie Kroll, Lauren Kroll and Paige & Lorenzo Chun in loving memory of Andrew Kroll and Pauline Kroll Schilling
Nancy & Paul Kronbergs in honor of our great grandson Paul
Art LaValle in loving memory of Marilyn Kathleen LaValle
In loving memory of Gwen Lindgren by her family and friends
Angelica & Keith Lundquist in honor of our friends and family
Dan & Herbie Kay Lundquist in loving memory of our parents and granddaughters Kristian and Madison
Dan & Herbie Kay Lundquist in honor of our children and grandchildren
Dan & Herbie Kay Lundquist in honor of the men and women in our Military, Law Enforcement and our First Responders who serve our Country and our Cities
Gaylord & Judy Magnuson in loving memory of George & Viva Lee Magnuson
Gaylord & Judy Magnuson in loving memory of John D. & Margie Wire
Gaylord & Judy Magnuson in loving memory of Patricia O’Connor
Gaylord & Judy Magnuson in loving memory of Judy Allen
Gaylord & Judy Magnuson in honor of our children and grandchildren: Vince, Ginger, Vicki, Brian, Jason, Hanna, Ava, Megan, Joshua, Amanda, Frank and Veda
The Malin family in loving memory of Gina Malin
The Malin family in loving memory of Elroy Dunn
The Malin family in loving memory of Ethel Louise Wittenburg Collier
The Malin family in loving memory of our grandparents, Elmer & Lillian Girvin, Elzie & Juanita Malin, Ernest & Lillie Dunn and Lee & Lizzie Wittenburg.
The Malin family in loving memory of Carol Lynn Ellerthorpe Malin.
Virginia Marek in loving memory of Ray
Deanie Martinets in honor of Julie, Jo & Lexi
Julie Martinets, Jo Guebara and Lexi Guebara in honor of our mother and grandmother, Deanie Martinets
Christa McConaughy in honor of one strong mama, Marsha McConaughy
Mark & Marsha McConaughy in honor of 40 years at Gethsemane
Larry & Rose Nau in loving memory of our parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ladner and Mr. & Mrs. Logan “Shorty” Fields
Larry & Rose Nau in loving memory of our son, Larry Nau, Jr.
Angie & Bruce Nelson in honor of our children and grandchildren
Terry & Mary Lou Newman in honor of our families
Donna Olson & family in loving memory of LaRue Olson
Donna Olson & family in honor of my daughters, Cindy, Rue & Kristy and their families
Billy Peel in loving memory of his mother, Margot Peel.
Bob & Debbie Peterson in loving memory of Chester & Doris Peterson and Jimmy Peterson
Bob & Debbie Peterson in thankfulness to God for our children and grandchildren: Unity & Adam, Scott & Alice, Aron & Miritza, Joy & Carson, Kelly & Alex, Zac, Lilikoi, Stella, Caroline, Penelope, Clay, Ryland, Olive and Anson
Greg & Debbie Pitts in honor of our parents Tom & Kay Rodgers and Don Pitts
Greg & Debbie Pitts in honor of our children, William, Ian & Natalie, Kyle & Tiffany
Greg & Debbie Pitts in honor of our grandchildren, Connor, Lyra, Maisy, Camden & Kylie
Greg & Debbie Pitts in loving memory of parents Betty & Norman Key, grandparents Fred & Vi Lebahn and Harry & Pearl Rodgers
Larry & Cindy Pounds in honor of family and friends
Ed & Jeanette Rapier in loving memory of Liz McBrearty
Raymond and Smith families in loving memory of Glenn & Juanita Watts and Brenda Raymond.
Raymond and Smith families in loving memory of Red & Janie Mae Smith and Carl Smith.
Raymond and Smith families in loving memory of Melvin & Myrtle Beckham and Gary Beckham and Hazel Schiwitz
Chuck Rice and Charles in loving memory of grandparents, Mickey & Inez Warren Rice
Chuck Rice and Charles in loving memory of great grandparents, Tab & Alice Warren
Laura Riddell in fond memory of family and friends
Cynthia & Paul Saylor in loving memory of Clifford & Sharon Kite
The Saythongkham family in loving memory of Douangta and Bounthanh
Khem & Pimjai Saythongkham in gratitude for Gethsemane friends
Angela Schnelle in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings and life’s great adventures
Lee & Susie Schnelle in honor and gratitude of our children & grandchildren: Wil, Alice, Andrew and Wesley Bassett; Jeremy, Amanda, Joel David and Lydia Marie Ullrich; and Angela Schnelle.
Lee & Susan Schnelle in honor of Boyce & Jody Freitag and in loving memory of Kileen Freitag, Carlysle & Lorraine Schnelle and Alice Schnelle
The Schulz Family in loving memory of Linda-Marie Schulz
Marc Sheie in loving memory of Rev. Carl T. & Agnes Sheie
Fredda Shuquist in loving memory of Ed Shuquist
Earle Sigerist in honor and loving memory of Earle & Dorothy Sigerist
Earle Sigerist to the Glory of God for helping me get healed
David Skoglund in loving memory of my parents Elfin “Swede” & Dorothy Skoglund
Pehr Smith in loving memory of Ted & Margareta Smith
Bob Sommerfeld & family in loving memory of Frances, Shawn and Jimmy.
Evan & Ezra Spielvogel in loving memory of grandmother, Joyce Eidbo
Evan & Ezra Spielvogel in loving memory of grandparents, Milton & Tillie Spielvogel
The Stafford Families in loving memory of Charles & Waldine Stafford
Erik Svenkerud in loving memory of John R. Svenkerud
Erik Svenkerud in loving memory of Emil and Deloris Svenkerud
Erik Svenkerud in loving memory of Ladd and Sonja Hakes
Martin & Mary Swoda in loving memory of Richard & Mary Sellers
Martin & Mary Swoda in loving memory of Jack & Jean Swoda
Martin & Mary Swoda in loving memory of Joe & Inez Douglas
Martin & Mary Swoda in thanks to God for children, Michael & Ashley, Marshall & Chrissy and grandchildren, Avery, Nolan, Matilyn & Elizabeth
Ron & Gail Tigue in loving memory of Ronald Henry Tigue and in honor of Barbara Tigue
Ron & Gail Tigue in loving memory of Joanne & Dick Holifield.
Willis & Kathy Thorstad to give thanks
Amanda & Jeremy Ullrich to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for Joel David and Lydia Marie
The Wendlandt Family in loving memory of Norma Wendlandt and in honor of George Wendlandt
Darlene Werchan & Family in loving memory of Jim Werchan
Darlene Werchan & Family in loving memory of Elmer & Hildagarde Burke
Jack & Judy Westerman in honor of our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Danny & Heather Wilson in loving memory of mom and dad, Clifford & Sharon Kite
Reese & Renick Wilson in loving memory of our grandparents, Mimi and Dee
Easter Season Wed. Midweek Connections
EASTER SEASON WED. MIDWEEK CONNECTIONS
April 4-May 2, 2018
11:00 a.m. Adult Confirmation Bible Study with Pastor Gronberg and/or Pastor Susie
12 Noon Holy Communion (Sanctuary)
5:30–6:30 Supper ($5 each; $15 family) (MPR)
6:00–8:45 Baby sitting available
6:15–7:10 Conversation with Pastor Gronberg, confirmation, conversational Spanish and
Youth activities for PreK-12th grade
7:15–7:30 Holy Communion (Sanctuary)
7:30–7:45 Mentors & Confirmands
7:45–8:40 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (MR)
CONFIRMATION BANQUET MAY 9
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