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GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH

SUNDAY WORSHIP

SUNDAY, January 12th – Baptism of our Lord

First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 – When you pass through the waters, do not fear, for I am with you

Psalm: Psalm 29 – The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3)

Second Reading: Acts 8:14-17 – Prayer and laying on of hands for the Holy Spirit

Gospel: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – The baptism of Jesus with the descent of the Holy Spirit

SUNDAY, January 19th – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 – As bridegroom and bride rejoice, so shall God rejoice over you

Psalm: Psalm 36:5-10 – We feast upon the abundance of your house, O Lord.  (Ps. 36:8)

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – There are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit

Gospel: John 2:1-11 – The wedding at Cana

 TEXT STUDY 

Monday, January 13th – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany – 10-11 a.m. in the Garden Room and via Zoom will use the following readings:

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, January 19th

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 – As bridegroom and bride rejoice, so shall God rejoice over you

Psalm: Psalm 36:5-10 – We feast upon the abundance of your house, O Lord.  (Ps. 36:8)

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – There are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit

Gospel: John 2:1-11 – The wedding at Cana

Monday, January 20th – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany – 10-11 a.m. via Zoom and in person in the Garden Room will use the following readings:

Lectionary Readings for Sunday, January 26th

First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 – Ezra reads the law of Moses before the people

Psalm: Psalm 19 – The teaching of the Lord revives the soul. (Ps. 19:7)

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a – You are the body of Christ

Gospel: Luke 4:14-21 – Jesus reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah

Centering Prayer…

…is an ecumenical, non-sectarian practice of silent prayer. Centering prayer groups are hosted by Lutherans, Catholics, Methodists and more. Here in San Diego County, there are Centering Prayer groups meeting every day of the week and all are open to anyone who would like to practice this form of prayer… and ‘practice’ is the right word for it. We are all learning, deepening, maturing in our faith and our ability to enter into the life of Christ through this and other forms of prayer. Each gathering consists of a 20 minute sit, then the balance of the time is spent in spiritual reflection. Starting in October the Zoom group will reflect on Richard Rohr’s book “Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer. If you would like to participate in a centering prayer practice, look on http://www.contemplativeoutreachsd.org for the complete schedule of San Diego County groups or contact Pastor Karla for details. Our centering prayer group meets on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Those who prefer to pray and keep silence ‘in person’ meet Thursdays, 11-12:30 in the chapel or the Garden Room. New participants are always welcome. Contact Pastor Karla (858)883-8038 or Diane Langworthy at (619)403-6822 or dlangworthy1952@gmail.com  for the Zoom link or any questions.

NOTE: no inperson meetings on Thursday, December 26 and January 2

GLC Voted YES!

to becoming a Reconciling in Christ Congregation!

The vote was unanimous at the congregational meeting last Sunday. What does this mean? This means that we’ll be listed in the public records of Reconciling Works, our ELCA partners that work for inclusion of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors, racial equity and justice for those who have been marginalized. We will have access to their materials, logo, and other resources to help us in our goal of becoming more inviting to people in our community, especially those who have been pushed out of churches in the past when their full identity or history has become known.

In tandem with our Reconciling in Christ Congregation designation, our Council is working on updating our welcome statement.

NEXT TWO WEEKS

CELESTIAL HARP CONCERT – Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Chapel

SUNDAY WORSHIP — January 12, 2025 – Baptism of our Lord

Contemplative Communion at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Choir Rehearsal at 8:45 a.m. — Come sing! It is good for what ails you!

Classic Communion Service on Facebook Live and In Person in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m.

TEXT STUDY — Monday, January 13, 2025 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Garden Room and via Zoom 

CENTERING PRAYER — Tuesday, January 14 on Zoom and Thursday, January 16 in the Chapel

COUNCIL MEETING – Saturday, January 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden Room

SUNDAY WORSHIP — January 19, 2025 – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Contemplative Communion at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Choir Rehearsal at 8:45 a.m. — Come sing! It is good for what ails you!

Classic Communion Service on Facebook Live and In Person in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY – January 20, 2025 – Church office and Preschool are closed

TEXT STUDY — Monday, January 20, 2025 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom and in person 

QUILTING – Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Garden Room

CENTERING PRAYER — Tuesday, January 21, 2025 on Zoom and Thursday, January 23 in the Chapel

LOOKING AHEAD

Next Community Dinner witll be Monday, January 27th – stay tuned for details…

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – January 26, 2025 following the 9:30 a.m. service

LIVING THE RESURRECTION

…is our baptismal calling. It is about living with joy and hope in the midst of real life where we become a blessing to our community and the world around us. It is also an 18 month guided practice of outreach to each other and to our neighbors. During the months of June and July, our Living the Resurrection team will be conducting interviews of (hopefully) every member of our congregation, either in person or by phone or zoom (your choice) to collect your thoughts on what makes GLC unique. 

WELCOME STATEMENT

We humbly welcome all to join us in worship and to participate in the mission of building community, embracing the work of racial, social, gender and economic justice, and equal opportunity for people with differing abilities, seeking equity for all.

We believe in including everyone. We cherish diversity, including your race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, social or economic state, physical or mental challenge, addiction history, geographical location and whether you are confident or questioning in your faith. There is nothing that separates you from the love of God through Christ Jesus.

Our unconditional welcome is an open and sincere invitation for you to fully participate in all facets of our Christian community: the Lutheran sacraments (baptism and Holy Communion), other sacred rites (confirmations, weddings and memorials), Christian education and fellowship, and congregational leadership and service.

“You are all God’s children through faith in Christ Jesus. All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; nor is there male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26-28, Common English Bible)

STOREFRONT: DINNER IS SERVED!

GLC takes dinner to Storefront, the shelter for homeless teens, on the first Monday of each month.

 February and March are covered. Thank you in advance to 

Susan Mendoza and Dave Pfizenmeier.

ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO HELP OR PARTNER WITH A FRIEND?? APRIL is open!

 The need continues for your support – sign up in the Narthex.

Please sign up in the narthex or call the office. (Don’t forget you can team up.) This is one way we serve our youthful neighbors. Thank you all!

Even if you can’t provide dinner on a Monday, perishable and non-perishable breakfast, lunch, and snack items are also needed, such as milk, orange juice, and cereal (teenagers can go through LOTS of cereal!), bread, sandwich meat/cheese and individual bags of chips, cookies, ramen cups, Hot Pockets, frozen breakfast sandwiches, you name it! Bring non-perishables to the office on Wednesday or Thursday, or to worship any Sunday and put them in the Storefront basket, or contact Pastor Karla for pick-up/coordination for delivery of perishable or frozen items. Also, checks made out to San Diego Youth Services (Storefront written in the notes) can be mailed directly to San Diego Youth Services, 3255 Wing Street, San Diego, CA 92110 or if given to Gethsemane, note “Storefront” in the notes line.

MMACC/GLC BOOK CLUB  

This is our book club with an opportunity to mix and mingle with readers from the Mary Magdalene community. It is a wonderful fellowship opportunity. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is February 12, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The book we’ll be reading is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Here is a little something from the publisher: 

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.

But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show “Supper at Six”. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.

The Zoom is sponsored by MMACC so the log-in info is different. Please contact Pastor Karla at (858)883-8038 for log-in information.

PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY

PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY

The Quilters meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. They will next meet on January 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Garden Room.

New participants are welcome and you need not know how to sew. There are lots of tasks that are part of making this ministry function—from prepping fabric for cutting, picking colors to go together, cutting fabric or batting, placing ties—all easy to do. Recipients of prayer quilts, crocheted throws, and prayer squares often express their wonder and appreciation of this ministry of love and healing and you can be part of providing it!

Zoom Information: 

Join any of our Zoom Meetings with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82522613866?pwd=Tk9vQXN1T09ieFF4SXdzM0xkTEFqUT09
You can also join any of our meetings from the Zoom home page by entering our Meeting ID: 825 2261 3866 and the Passcode: Welcome (capital W, the rest of the letters small case). To join any of our Zoom meetings by phone, simply dial 1(669)900-9128. Once on the line at Zoom, when prompted enter the Meeting ID: 825 2261 3866 and then the Passcode: 3213747