The latest at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stay up to date with the happenings of Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church by visiting us here or in person. Here, you'll find the same information that is included in the announcements in the Sunday bulletin and our monthly newsletter.
Sunday School
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Preschool - grade 5
They continue learning from the Spark Lectionary Curriculum. They will be learning about Doubting Thomas, The Great Commission, The Good Shepherd and many more faith filled lessons.
We will be singing for you again on Mother’s Day, May 12th.
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GELC Confirmation 2024 Spring Schedule
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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CHECK THE TEAMREACH APP FOR UPDATES ON INDIVIDUAL LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES
ACOLYTES NEEDED!!
We still need acolytes for our church services through May. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the Youth Room. Thank you.
April 3 - NO CONFIRMATION
April 10 - Regular Wednesday Confirmation Lessons Resume - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Lessons will be taught by the interim pastor and/or Heath Boe.
May 22 - Last Day of Confirmation - Spring Fun Activities
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College Scholarships
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Once again scholarships will be offered through the Mission Endowment Fund to all GELC members who are high school seniors and those who will be post-secondary students in the 2024-2025 school year. The amount of each scholarship will be $2,000.
The deadline for returning the scholarship form to the church office must be Sunday, May 5. Stop by or call the church office to get the form. We will also have the forms available on the Youth Bulletin Board next to the Youth R
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April Spring Fling
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Join the Fellowship Committee for the April Spring Fling on Sunday, April 14th after church. Plenty of laughs and fun for all.
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April Flavor of the Month - Cereal Dominoes
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Have you ever watched a train of dominoes falling one after another after another? It's pretty satisfying to watch how one domino falling can create the whole train to fall! What if we do that with cereal boxes? (And aren't we as Christians the same, each of our actions creating another reaction with those we touch and see every day?).
During the whole month of April we will be collecting boxes and boxes of cereal and then on Sunday, April 28th we will be creating a "cerea
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Iron Range Earth Fest
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Iron Range Earth Fest
Saturday, April 20
9am to 3pm
Iron Trail Motors Event Center
919 6th Street South
Virginia, Minnesota
Children’s activities, Local Marketplace, Lunch by 5 & Go, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Speakers and more!
What is Earth Fest?
Earth Fest is an annual event initiated by the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability. It is the largest sustainability fair on the Range, attracting over a thousand participants.
Earth Fest connects people from all over the R
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Ladies Spring Banquet
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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A Song in the Air
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6 PM
Peace UMC Fellowship Hall
Women of all churches are invited, bring a lady friend
Garlic Chicken Breast Dinner
Catered by Deluxe Cafe
Tickets $21, Takeouts available
Purchase by Sunday, April 28th, checks need to be written to Peace UMC
Entertainment by the “Hutter Bunch”
Tickets may be purchased from Pat Sklors or Ellen Hedlund, or at the Gethsemane church office.
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Choralaires Spring Concerts
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Friday, April 26th, 7:00 pm
Gethsemane Lutheran Church 901 4th St South, Virginia
Sunday, April 28th, 2:00 pm
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1111 8th St South, Virginia
Our 20 + Member Concert Choir Will Be Performing a Variety of Songs with Full Choir/Small Groups and Solos.
A Free Will Offering will be taken for Local Churches, Community Projects, and Music needs.
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AARP Smart Driver Course
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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SAFER DRIVING MAY SAVE YOU MONEY
Take the AARP Smart Driver classroom course and you could save on your car insurance.
Monday, April 22, 2024
9am to 1pm
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
To register: 218-780-7446
$20 for AARP members
$25 for non=members
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Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Camp Hiawatha, Camp Vermilion
UPCOMING EVENTS
Register Now for Summer Camp
Registration for both Camp Hiawatha and Vermilion is open for Summer 2024! Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount!
Apply Now for Summer Staff
A summer at camp can prove to be the hardest job you will ever have, but also one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. Apply today!
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Gethsemane Angel Coordinators
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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The Gethsemane Angel program is a way that we, as a congregation, are organizing ourselves in service to the Lord. We ask every person to volunteer to serve during one month of the year with a “Team of Angels” to provide all the help that is needed for worship services.
Each month the Angel Coordinator schedules the Angels with what is needed to be done. We are looking for 3 more Angel Coordinators for the months of March, April and October.
Please consider helping out for
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All Women of Gethsemane Get Together
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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On Thursday, April 25th at 5:30 pm in the youth room, we are having a casual get together just to “hang out” with other gals, enjoy visiting, relax, and have some laughs.
We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month. No commitments, just bring yourself and your own beverage. Please come - we’ll have a fun time!
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Warm Your Heart Community Clothesline and Food Pantry
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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Winter is still here! We are grateful that you are continuing to contribute to our Community Clothesline.
Do you have extra jackets, shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shoes, T-shirts, etc? Any type of clothing will be helpful.
You can help your neighbors by putting each item in a plastic bag to keep it dry, labeling it (for example, “child hat, size M” or “men’s jacket, size XL”), and clip it anywhere on the ‘clothesline’ [on the fence] on the west side of the church. The Communi
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Calling All Thrivent Members
by: Joyce Bloomquist
04/01/2024
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If you are a member of Thrivent, please contact the church office. With so many ideas for community outreach and service coming up, we would love to be able to utilize your $250 Thrivent Action Team capabilities! We will notify you directly, but ask that you add your name to a list for future possibilities.
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