Lenten theme this year: “A Season of Personal/Corporate Transformation”–Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Wednesdays, March 4th-April 1st). 11:00 am Lenten Conversations with Pastor Gronberg; 12 Noon Lenten Eucharist (Sanctuary); 5:30 pm Soup & Sandwiches (MPR); 6:00 pm Conversations with Pastor Gronberg, Confirmation class with Pastor Susie, and Children/Youth activities (PreK-12th grade); 7:00 pm Lenten Eucharist (Sanctuary); 7:30 pm Mentors & Confirmands; 7:45 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (MR)
Category Archives: Lent
ASH WEDNESDAY
The Season of Lent commences Ash Wednesday, February 26th with the Christian faithful receiving ashes and meditating at the Gethsemane altar 7-8am, 11:30am to noon and 5:30-7pm. Ash Wednesday Eucharist 12 noon and 7p.m.
Family of Gethsemane Retreat
February 29 – March 1 is the 38th annual retreat at Camp Chrysalis (near Kerrville, Texas) for the Family of Gethsemane. Please consider being part of the fun!
The theme: “Leap into Lent” —1 Peter 5:6-8. Registration brochures available in the narthex.
This is a very special opportunity for friends and all members of the congregational family: singles, couples, those with and without children, from the very young to the not so young in years, but all young in spirit.
All are “Called by Grace” to come enjoy a relaxed, informal time, to share thoughts, histories, dreams, conversations, laughter, songs, the bread and wine of communion, the fresh air of the hill country, and good food.
“Led by Faith”, you may climb to the cross on the mountain, read your Bibles, play, eat, visit, and rock on the porch.
“Welcoming All to Share God’s Love”, we will meet new friends and have time to relax and be with those we may not know so well. This is a great event to invite friends to share in the family life of Gethsemane.
Please print the 2020 Family of Gethsemane Retreat Brochure and return to Dar, Belinda or Pastor Susie by February 16th.
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.
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 | |||
Lenten Midweek Connections
LENTEN WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK CONNECTIONS
March 8 – April 5, 2017
| 11:00 a.m. | Adult Bible Study (Parlor) |
| 12 Noon | Holy Communion (Sanctuary) |
| 5:30 p.m. | Lenten Soup (MPR) |
| 6:15 p.m. | Conversation with Pastor Gronberg, Confirmation with Pastor Susie, conversational Spanish and Youth activities for PreK-12th grade |
| 7:00 p.m. | Holy Communion (Sanctuary) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Mentors & Confirmands |
| 7:45 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (MR) |
Ash Wednesday
The Season of Lent commences Ash Wednesday, March 1st with the Christian faithful receiving ashes and meditating at the Gethsemane altar 7-8am, 11:30am to noon and 5:30-7pm. Ash Wednesday Eucharist 12 noon and 7p.m.
Shrove Tuesday
Gethsemane traditional Pancake Supper Feb. 28, 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
Pancakes and sausage provided by Men in Mission. Proceeds benefit Gethsemane and community service projects.
Signup sheet for helpers on Men in Mission Bulletin Board. Come for fellowship and feast in preparation for “the Lenten fast.”
Ash Wednesday
The Season of Lent commences Ash Wednesday, February 10, with the Christian faithful receiving ashes and meditating at the Gethsemane altar 7-8am, 11:30am to noon and 5:30-7pm.
Ash Wednesday Eucharist at 12 noon and 7 pm.
Holy Week Worship
| HOLY MONDAY, MARCH 30TH | |||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||