Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Blue Christmas Service
2021-12-22 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Chapel
This is a quiet service of reflection and lament for all that isn’t as we would like it… for the people we grieve, for the sorrows we share, for the gaps between the haves and the have nots… for what we cannot fix on our own, for what we need God to rescue and rehabilitate in our lives and in our world.

PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
2021-12-21 10:00 | Garden Room
The Quilters will not meet in person in December but will return on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (next meeting January 18) at 10 a.m.-Noon 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!
The Quilters will start meeting in person on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Garden Room. New participants (not limited to women) 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!

TEXT STUDY
2021-12-20 10:30 | Garden Room
ONLY via ZOOM on Monday, December 20, 10:30 a.m. due to the preschool using the Garden Room that week –
1st Sunday of Christmas – December 26, 2021
First Reading: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 – The boy Samuel grew in favor with the Lord and the people
Psalm: Psalm 148 – The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 – Clothe yourselves in love; let the peace of Christ rule your hearts
Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 – The boy Jesus increased in wisdom, and in divine and human favor

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-12-19 09:30
December 19, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Contemplative Communion in the Chapel at 8:00 a.m.
Classic Communion — in the Chapel and Livestream on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. (Or on Facebook any time after.)
First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a – From Bethlehem comes a ruler
Psalm: Luke 1:46b-55 – You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52)
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 – I have come to do your will
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 – Blessed are you among women / My soul magnifies the Lord
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-12-19 08:00

TEXT STUDY
2021-12-13 10:30 | Garden Room
In the Garden Room and via ZOOM on Monday, December 13, 10:30 a.m. –
Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 19, 2021
First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a – From Bethlehem comes a ruler
Psalm: Luke 1:46b-55 – You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52)
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 – I have come to do your will
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 – Blessed are you among women / My soul magnifies the Lord

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-12-12 09:30
December 12, 2021: Third Sunday of Advent
First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20 – Rejoice, the Lord is in your midst
Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-6 – In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (is. 12:6)
Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 – Rejoice, the Lord is near
Gospel: Luke 3:7-18 – One more powerful is coming, baptizing with fire

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-12-12 08:00

Advent Labyrinth Walk
2021-12-08 16:45, 2021-12-01 16:45

TEXT STUDY
2021-12-06 10:30 | Garden Room
In the Garden Room and via ZOOM
*on Monday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Third Sunday of Advent – December 12, 2021
First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20 – Rejoice, the Lord is in your midst
Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-6 – In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (is. 12:6)
Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 – Rejoice, the Lord is near
Gospel: Luke 3:7-18 – One more powerful is coming, baptizing with fire
* assuming Pastor Karla is not sitting on a jury at the District Court, if so, alternate schedule information will be posted on our Gethsemane Facebook Page

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-12-05 09:30
December 5, 2021: Second Sunday of Advent
First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4 – My messenger is a refiner and purifier
Psalm: Luke 1:68-79 – In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. (Lk. 1:78)
Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-11 – A harvest of righteousness on the day of Jesus Christ
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 – Prepare the way of the Lord
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-12-05 08:00

An Advent Day of Silence
2021-11-30 09:00 - 16:30
The Centering Prayer group invite all of the MMACC and GLC Communities to an Advent Day of Silence on Tuesday, November 30th from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on our church campus. Please join us for all or part of the day for periods of Centering Prayer, an audio teaching on Advent by James Finley, plenty of free time for silence, reading, journaling or just being. The day concludes with Lectio Divina, and Shared Faith Reflections. Please bring your own lunch and coffee, water, and tea will be available. Weather permitting, we may spend a large part of the day gathered at the labyrinth or outdoors. One need not have a practice of Centering Prayer to participate. We simply ask that you pray in silence with us. Please bring a face mask and we can also socially distance as much as we like. For questions and to RSVP: contact Diane Langworthy at (619) 403-6822 or dlangworthy1952@gmail.com. There is no fee, however, those who would like, are encouraged to make a donation to GLC for the Labyrinth Restoration Project as a way of saying thank you for our day of retreat.
9:00 am – Hospitality in The Garden Room
9:30 am – We begin with our intentions for the day followed by two 20 minute periods of Centering Prayer with a meditative walk in between
10:30 am – Free Time in silence
11:30 am – Two periods of Centering Prayer, with a meditative walk in between
12:30 pm – Lunch (Please bring your own) There is an option to eat by yourself in silence or eat in conversation with others
1:30 pm – A CD of James Finley’s Reflections on Advent
1:45 pm – Two periods of Centering Prayer with a meditative walk in between
2:30 pm – Free Time in Silence
3: 30 pm – Lectio Divina
4:00 pm – Faith Reflections and Sharing
5:00 pm – Dinner at a Local Restaurant for those who wish to continue the conversation

TEXT STUDY
2021-11-29 10:30 | Garden Room
Monday 10:30 a.m. Hybrid Meeting: in the Garden Room and via Zoom

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-11-28 09:30
November 28, 2021: First Sunday of Advent – Gospel Sunday

First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 – A righteous branch springing up from David
Psalm: Psalm 25:1-10- To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (Ps. 25:1)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – Strengthen hearts of holiness for the coming of the Lord
Gospel: Luke21:25-36 – Be alert for the coming of the Son of Man
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-11-28 08:00

TEXT STUDY
2021-11-22 10:30 | Garden Room
In the Garden Room and via ZOOM
Monday, November 22 , 10:30 a.m
First Sunday of Advent – Gospel Sunday
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 – A righteous branch springing up from David
Psalm: Psalm 25:1-10- To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (Ps. 25:1)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – Strengthen hearts of holiness for the coming of the Lord
Gospel: Luke21:25-36 – Be alert for the coming of the Son of Man

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-11-21 09:30
November 21, 2021: Reign of Christ Sunday
Readings for November 21 – The Reign of Christ
First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 – The just ruler is like the light of morning
Psalm: Psalm 132:1-12 [13-18] – Let your faithful people sing with joy. (Ps. 132:9)
Second Reading: Revelation 1:4b-8 – Glory to the one who made us a kingdom
Gospel: John 18:33-37 – The reign of Christ
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-11-21 08:00

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-11-14 09:30
November 14, 2021: 25th Sunday after Pentecost
First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 – Hannah’s prayers for a child answered
Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 – My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God. (1 Sa. 2:1)
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-25 – The way to God opened through Christ’s
Gospel: Mark 13:1-13 – The end and the coming of the Son

Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-11-14 08:00
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

Peace Meditation Concert
2021-11-13 14:30
Harpist Linda Hill-Phoenix will present her next Peace Meditation Concert at 2:30pm on Saturday, November 13 in the chapel. All are invited.
Free will donation accepted.

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-11-07 09:30
November 7, 2021: All Saints Day led by Pastor Solomon Hailu
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9 – The banquet of the Lord
Psalm: Psalm 24 – They shall receive blessing from the God of their salvation. (Ps. 24:5)
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a – A new heaven and a new earth
Gospel: John 11:32-44 – The raising of Lazarus
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-11-07 08:00

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-10-31 09:30
October 31, 2021: Reformation Sunday led my Tom Templeton and Mary Erlenborn
Gospel: John 8:31-36 – Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth
Psalm: Psalm 46 – The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28 – Justified by God’s grace as a gift
Focus Reading: Job 42:1-17 – Job’s restoration
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-10-31 08:00

SUNDAY WORSHIP- Classic Communion
2021-10-24 09:30
October 24, 2021: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 – Christ healing the blind man Bartimaeus
Psalm: Psalm 34:1-8 [19-22] – Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps. 34:8)
Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 – Christ the merciful high priest
Focus Reading: Job 38:1-7, 34-41
Covid-19 Regulations

In light of the ongoing pandemic and the presence of the Delta variant, we are all wearing masks for the 9:30 service. Other congregations are making different choices, accepting greater levels of risk, but we have opted to take a cautious path throughout. We believe it is our duty and it is also our desire to protect the vulnerable among us and to adapt ourselves to the current times. We all live each day doing the best we can. We are a church that recognizes life is fragile and we are inherently vulnerable. We are always a breath away from our mortality. Please realize we make every effort to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19 during worship, but even being careful cannot remove all risk. Also, we want our non-vaccinated friends to be able to worship with us without being singled out. The 8am service is a much smaller group and there are few responses and no singing, so mask wearing there has been optional. We are asking all who attend the 8am service to have a face covering with you, just in case we have a friend in attendance who is not yet comfortable being out without covering. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - Contemplative Communion
2021-10-24 08:00

PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
2021-10-19 10:00 | Garden Room
The Quilters will start meeting in person on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Garden Room. New participants (not limited to women) 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!
