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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
11560 SE Market St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-1835
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SUNDAY
SERVICES
Every Sunday, you and your children are invited to receive God’s gift of Holy Communion. In Holy Communion God offers the gifts of forgiveness of sins and unity within the Body of Christ, the church. Grape juice and gluten free communion available.
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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

2 days ago

SOUPERBOWL of Caring!

Quarterback Sunday!

As you're doing your shopping this week; can you grab a can of soup and a dollar to bring to church this weekend to support SnowCap and our hungry neighbors?

#growwithgethsemane #hungerjustice #GLCPDX #souperbowlofcaring #quarterbacksunday ...

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

3 days ago

#MLM #growwithgethsemane #GLCPDX ...

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

4 days ago

Friends of Trees!

Citizenship Class!

Our Vietnamese Seventh Day Adventist Church friends!!!!

Alter Guild!!!

Brooke is at the organ!!!!

A busy day here at #GLCPDX ON A SATURDAY!!!!

#growwithgethsemane #itsallgood #goodworks #communityhub #joy #living #bustling ...

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6 days ago

Timeline PhotosSave the date! “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is September 13.
We invite you to share your pictures from last "God's work. Our hands." Sunday in the comments! ...

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

1 week ago

Change for Good 2019
Bees
Chicks x 2
Rooster
Goat
2 Pigs
Fruit tree seedling
Farming school for a woman
Vocational training for a man
School fees and uniform for a girl
Mosquito nets for a village
4 Latrines
2 Water filters
Clinic visit for 2 children
1 Blanket
Cooking and hygiene supplies for refugees
Food for one month for a refugee family
Tornado Relief in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida
Portland Rescue Mission
Pilgrim Lutheran Meal Ministry
Warm Springs Water Crisis
Oregon Food Bank
PLUS, from the SUNDAY SCHOOL
Microloan to a woman entrepreneur
1 water filter
Rooster and chicks ...

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

1 week ago

A full table---your council! ...

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1 week ago

#MLM #growwithgethsemane #glcpdx ...

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

1 week ago

Thank you all!!! for coming out to the MOD pizza FUNdraiser!!

It's not too late to pick up some great food for a great cause!! Support our #gethsemaneyouth by mentioning us when you pay!

The $10 you spent on a pizza and a soda today; #itmatters!

#growwithgethsemane #glcpdx #MODcares #fundraiseyourheartout ...

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church

2 weeks ago

Palestinian homes always have water catchment barrels on the roof---they have no access to underground resources. Water, and who has access to water----it matters. ...

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2 weeks ago

Thoughtful and informative---Hannah Johnnsrud, and her experience as a missionary in Christian Palestine, and the mission field for ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission. ...

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Pastor Suellen Bahleda

Pastor Suellen Bahleda has been a Lutheran all her life, beginning with her baptism when she was almost three weeks old at St. John Lutheran Church in Schwer, Illinois. She’s lived in many places, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, California, Michigan, Iowa, and Alaska, where she has had the joy of experiencing the variety, the flavors, the possibilities of worship within the Lutheran tradition. She has a BA in Theatre and Communication Arts, a M.Ed in Adult Education, and a M.Div (Master of Divinity). Her first career was as an American Sign Language interpreter and instructor, with a specialization in performing arts. She was ordained in 2008, and served a congregation in Alaska for nine years before coming to Gethsemane. Her family includes her husband Bill, and their son Michael. Favorite music: movie soundtracks and 1960’s pop. Favorite sports team: The World Champion Chicago Cubs! Favorite punctuation: Exclamation points!
MISSION
REMINDERS
Change for Good Ministry

Items purchased from ELCA Good Gifts with the loose change collected in the ‘Change for Good’ jar.

Change for Good 2019
- Bees
- Chicks x 2
- Rooster
- Goat
- 2 Pigs
- Fruit tree seedling
- Farming school for a woman
- Vocational training for a man
- School fees and uniform for a girl
- Mosquito nets for a village
- 4 Latrines
- 2 Water filters
- Clinic visit for 2 children
- 1 Blanket
- Cooking and hygiene supplies for refugees
- Food for one month for a refugee family
- Tornado Relief in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida
- Portland Rescue Mission
- Pilgrim Lutheran Meal Ministry
- Warm Springs Water Crisis
- Oregon Food Bank
PLUS, from the SUNDAY SCHOOL
- Microloan to a woman entrepreneur
- 1 water filter
- Rooster and chicks
Thanks to all who continue to participate. Your spare change makes a difference. #itmatters! Loose change? Piggy bank full? Please continue to use the jar on the table by the font.
Donations

To make your donation online, click on the button and you'll be taken to Gethsemane Lutheran Church's secure WebPay page.

Make a Donation
Our
Ministries

Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran Disaster Response
ELCA World Hunger Appeal
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Snow-Cap
Eastco Loaves and Fishes
Habitat for Humanity
House of Zion
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Adorned in Grace
Camp Lutherwood
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Meals on Wheels
Mill Park Neighborhood Association

To Learn More About Getting Involved Contact Us For More Information!!