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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.

Day Camp for Grades K - 6th

by: Gethsemane Lutheran

05/31/2026

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Date: Tuesday June 9

Time: 9am-3pm

Place: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Cost: FREE!

 

As part of LYO Leadership Camp, the synod is offering a one day pop-up Day Camp! (Think VBS but for one day only). This will allow the youth to put the leadership skills they are learning into practice. Please reach out to Pastor Rebecca Ii you have any questions.

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Faith Forward Initiative

by: Gethsemane Lutheran

05/31/2026

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ARE YOU WILLING TO BE A PART OF THE FAITH FORWARD INITIATIVE?

As many of you know, I attended a continuing ed opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa in May. Faith Forward is not so much a program as it is a way of thinking and doing faith. The hope of Faith Forward is to better equip parents, grandparents and other caring adults to pass on the faith to the next generation through simple activities in the home. This is done through focus on 5 areas: Bible, Prayer, Acts of Service,

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Property Team

by: Gethsemane Lutheran

05/31/2026

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A date has been set to work on the front doors. The date will be Wednesday, June 10th, starting at 9:00 am. If you have any questions, please talk to Ken Alaspa.  

 

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Retirement Celebration

by: Gethsemane Lutheran

05/31/2026

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Retirement Celebration

Bishop Amy Odgren

Saturday, June 13th at 1:30 pm

Zion Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids

Help us give thanks for Bishop Amy's many years of service and love for God's people!

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Free Community Closet at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

by: Gethsemane Lutheran Church

05/31/2026

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A group of volunteers from a variety of churches and the community have come together to keep open the community closet and food room every Wednesday from Noon-3pm. The community closet it located in the West Wing at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. The food room is also available for folks in need of a meal or two to get through the week. 

With the closure of Ruby's Pantry, we have already seen an increase in folks coming for food each week. We would love to have more volunte

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Gethsemane Men’s Group

by: Gethsemane Lutheran

05/31/2026

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The next men’s group will be meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd, 6:30 pm in the Library. Any questions, please call Dan Alto at 847-917-3765.

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All Women of Gethsemane Get Together

by: Gethsemane Lutheran Church

05/31/2026

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On Thursday, June 25th, at 5:00 pm in the Youth Room, we are having a casual get together just to “hang out” with other gals and enjoy visiting, relaxing, and having 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! Hope to see you there!

 

 

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