Where lives are transformed through the love and power of Jesus Christ by intentionally…
Encouraging, enlightening, and energizing believers to become more Christ-like
through Discipleship.
The image above is an Olive Tree from the Garden of Gethsemane "The Garden of Olives" outside of Jerusalem. The tree is actually thousands of years old and may have been there when Christ prayed in the garden. Gethsemane is a Hebrew word for "oil press" and olives continue to be an important staple in the middle east today as they were in the time of Jesus.
What's YOUR Next Step?
We encourage you to take the Next Step. "Next Step toward what?", you might be asking. Toward Christ, and becoming more like Him! This is our church's purpose of Discipleship: Intentionally encouraging believer to become more Christ-like. Jesus' example shows us that becoming more like Him means growing in how we Love God, Love Others, and Serve. The Bible often describes the process of becoming more Christ-like as a journey, a walk or path. So to become more Christ-like, we must take some Steps! We are all in different places on this journey, so for each of us the Next Step will be different. But God is clearly calling each one of us to take it. "Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ", 2 Peter 3:18.
Before you decide what your Next Step is, take some time to pray and ask God to guid you. "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths", Proverbs 3:6. If you have any questions, contact Linda Pevey at (302) 629-2862 or by e-mail at linda-pevey@comcast.net.
"The POWER Zone" for K-5th Grade - 8:45-10:00 a.m. – During our early service on Sunday mornings, children have another opportunity to grow deeper with Christ through music, worship, puppet ministry, games, and crafts.
Sunday School for K thru 12th Grade – 10:30-11:45 a.m. – Children will discuss, learn, and grow in their understanding of God and God’s love through Jesus Christ. Sunday School for our children is held during our second worship service.
Class #101 – Plug Into The Power of God’s Family – This class is a requirement for joining Gethsemane UMC. In this class you will learn about the five biblical purposes of the church, God’s amazing grace, Gethsemane’s vision, and the United Methodist Church beliefs and structure. This class runs four hours and is offered several times throughout the year.
Next Class #101 Scheduled For: TBA
Sign Up By Calling the Church Office – 302-629-2862
Class #201 – Plug Into The Power of Spiritual Exercise – The second class in the series focuses on spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, Christian fellowship, and stewardship. This class runs four hours and will be offered on Wednesday nights and at other times throughout the year.
Next Class #201 Scheduled For: TBA
Sign Up By Calling the Church Office – 302-629-2862
Class #301 – Plug into the Power of Spiritual Gifts – The third class in the series helps members to discover their ministries in the church based on their spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences. This class runs four hours and will be offered on Wednesday nights and at other times throughout the year.
Next Class #301 Scheduled For:
TBA
Sign Up By Calling the Church Office – 302-629-2862
Class #401 – Plug into the Power of Christian Action – The fourth and final class in the series trains members who have completed #301 on how to match their community outreach style to their individual characteristics and strengths. This class runs four hours and will be offered on Wednesday nights and at other times throughout the year.
Next Class #401 Scheduled For: TBA
Sign Up By Calling the Church Office – 302-629-2862
Small Group Ministry – Again, small groups are a wonderful place to grow together with eight-ten people as you study God’s word.
Click Here for Small Group Opportunities and Times
Other Study Opportunities – Throughout the year there are many study opportunities offered at Gethsemane. Past studies include: John Ortberg's Everybody's Normal 'Till You Get to Know Them; Max Lucado’s He Chose the Nails; How To Be A Contagious Christian; Bruce Wilkinson’s The Prayer of Jabez, Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God; The Power of a Praying Woman; and several courses on finances and parenting. Be sure to check back on this website for information about upcoming studies.
Vacation Bible School – Our Vacation Bible School is scheduled this summer for the week
of July 28-August 1 and will be held nightly from 6-8:30 p.m.
Disciple – An in-depth, life-changing Bible study program.
Disciple I is 34 weeks in length and covers the entire Bible.
Disciple II is 32 weeks and covers Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts.
Disciple III is 32 weeks and covers The Prophets and the Letters of Paul.
Disciple IV is 32 weeks and covers Revelation and the Writings of John.
Right now, we have over two dozen individuals having graduated Disciple I and II.
In September of 2007 we will be offering Disciple I, II, III, and IV on Tuesday nights,
beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Call Pastor Drew for further information.
Emmaus & Chrysalis – Emmaus is a weekend retreat for men and women, held each fall and spring. Chrysalis is a weekend retreat for teenagers held each fall and spring. This is a life-changing retreat, held Friday through Sunday (adults leaving Thursday night). On the retreat one hears 15 talks about Christianity, has some very unique worship experiences, and is drawn closer to God, by experiencing how much God truly loves us.
Find out more on their website: www.chesapeakeemmaus.com
GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Reliance, Delaware
Location: 5 Miles West of Seaford on corner of Stein Highway and Woodland Ferry Road near Maryland/Delaware Line
Phone: 302-629-2862 [Church] 302-628-8895 [Parsonage] 302-629-4232 [Fax]
Email: gethsemaneumc@comcast.net
Pastor: Drew M. Christian
Director of Adult Discipleship: Linda Pevey
Director of Youth & Worship Arts: Missy Rekitzke
Administrative Assistant: Jane Wright