Memory Verse
"But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off
have been brought near by the blood of Christ."
have been brought near by the blood of Christ."
- Ephesians 2:13
Thought For the Week
We have been reconciled by the blood of Jesus
Christ!
Christ!
Community Prayer
- Prayers for our homebound. Remember to check on our seniors who live by themselves.
- Prayers for all children and youth during this summer. Especially our Project Transformation DC Summer Camp.
Community Information
UNITED TO LOVE
August 12th marks the 2nd anniversary of the Unite the Right: Charlottesville, VA Rally Action which organizers hope to recreate in Washington, Dc’s Lafayette Square. As a prayerful response and call to action, the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church will host the United to Love: Rally for Love, Peace and Justice on Sunday, August 12th from 11am-3pm in our nation’s capital.
We invite all individuals, faith communities and organizations across lines of difference to gather as we uplift the human spirit renouncing all forms of hate and showing that we are #unitedtolove
For more information:
or
Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church
Tel: 410-309-3400
800-492-2525
Community Life
HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR MINISTRY SURVEY???
YOU STILL HAVE UNTIL JULY 31!!
- Tuesday, July 17 (10:30am-11:00am) Staff Prayer Meeting.
- Tuesday, June 17 (5:30pm-6:30pm) Community Meal
- Wednesday, July 18 (8:00pm-8:30pm) Join Pastor Paul for ZOOM BIBLE STUDY as we study: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 89:20-37; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34,53-56. (Wednesday, July 25: 2 Samuel 11:1-5; Psalm 14; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21) Videoconference https://zoom.us/j/407304776 or Telephone: 1-408-638-0968 (US Tool), Meeting ID: 407 304 776.
- Friday, July 20(7:00pm-9:00pm) NA Program
- Saturday, July 21
Berean Fellowship - (10:00am-3:00pm) Bible Study
everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Facilitator: Sis Mary Thompson.
- Sunday, July 22 - (9:30am-10:30am) Join Pastor Paul for Bible Study. Every Sunday we will cover the lectionary scriptures for that day. We will study:2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29.
- Sunday, July 22 - (11:00am) Sunday Morning Worship Service.
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School of Congregational Development
This year Gethsemane United Methodist Church is serving as one of the satellite sites for the School of Congregational Development’s online teaching event on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm. This is a premier event designed to equip United Methodist Leaders for equipping conference and district leaders, local church clergy, and laity to lead vital, dynamic, life-changing congregations. This year’s presentations include:
- Genevieve Carvil-Harris
Presentation: Worship & Art “Momentum Magnet”
- Pastor VJ Cruz-Baer
Presentation: Reaching the Community Through God’s Graffiti– “Growing Momentum”
- Lynda Byrd
Presentation: The Laity Fix– “Momentum From the Pulpit to the Pew”
- Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth
Presentation: Strategic Ministry Planning– “The Road Map for Greater Momentum”
Those interested in participating at Gethsemane must register online at http://www.
Please share with the congregation and encourage participants to register early for the event.
Blessings, Olivia
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GUEST PREACHERS
SUNDAY, JULY 22 - Min Kevin Lewis
SUNDAY, JULY 29 - Min Renee Richardson
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 - Min Roberta White
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 - Min Charles Mosby, Sr.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 - Min Quanitta Favorite-Battle
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Still excepting Campers!!
!!!!!!! UPCOMING EVENTS !!!!!!!
Sunday, September 23rd - Homecoming
Sunday, September 30th - Congregational Meeting
Year B of our Lectionary Contextual Bible Study
Join Pastor Paul this Advent Season on Sunday's in the Sanctuary (9:30 am - 10:30 am) or on Wednesday's via ZOOM (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm) as he kicks-off Year B of our Lectionary Contextual Bible Study
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If you are interested in joining or have questions for the
Hughes Memorial Prison Outreach Ministy
please see
Sandra Faggins - 202-829-5394
Renee Richardson - 202-635-2615
Kevin Petty - 202-580-1475
Melvin Tuten - 202-277-7649
Jaymeisha Taylor - 202-829-5394
Community Resources
- Checkout the latest Hi-Lites July 2018
- Checkout our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hughesmemorialunitedmethodistchurch.DC?ref=hl) and invite your family and friends to like us!
- Please contact our Administrative Assistant, Sister Melanie to schedule church ministry events. You may click on the link below to check the availability of the Fellowship Hall:
