Where lives are transformed through the love and power of Jesus Christ by intentionally…
Opening our hearts and meeting the needs of others through Ministry.
Missions
Gethsemane Church is extremely mission-oriented. We continue to believe that it is “not about us.” It is about helping others.
Over the past few years, we have been able to fund our mission organizations with over $130,000. For further information about our Missions Program and Giving, please view our Outreach page or talk to our Director of Outreach, Dawn Wallace.
In-House Ministries
Gethsemane Church also has many opportunities to serve within the church body including…
- Children’s Church Volunteers
- Drama Team
- Liturgical Dance
- Praise Band
- Worship Planning
- Welcome Center Volunteer
- Projection Tech
- Sound Tech
- Bereavement Team
- Visitation Team
- Youth Ministry
- Small Group Leader
- Prayer Chain
- Nursery Care Worker
- Maintenance & Facility Care
- Church Videographer
- Fellowship Activity Coordinator
- Sunday School Teacher
- Vacation Bible School
- Evangelism/Outreach Team
- Newsletter & Office Helper
- CD Ministry
“You were saved to serve God. The Bible says, ‘It is he who saved us and chose us for his holy work, not because we deserved it but because that was his plan.’ God redeemed you so you could do his ‘holy work.’ You’re not saved by service, but you are saved for service. In God’s kingdom, you have a place, a purpose, a role, and a function to fulfill. This gives your life great significance and value. It cost Jesus his own life to purchase your salvation. The Bible reminds us, ‘God paid a great price for you. So use your body to honor God.’ We don’t serve God out of guilt or fear or even duty, but out of joy, and deep gratitude for what he’s done for us. We owe him our lives.”
-Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven LifeOther recommended reading: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers.
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