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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
11560 SE Market St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-1835
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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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Wednesday. Healing Prayers. ...

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A new week--Psalm check! ...

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4 days ago

Timeline PhotosToday is the 50th anniversary of the Lutheran Church in America's vote in favor of the ordination of women! Can you see your pastor's name (or your name) in this mural?
Make sure you thank them today!

Feel free to share pictures in the comments or on social media using the hashtag #Thankyoupastor! ...

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Living history - Living Lutheran

www.livinglutheran.org

An ELCA deacon says historians will examine what sort of history we are living. But that God is working in the world, using us to make history, right now.

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5 days ago

The Lord's Prayer ...

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Even a cup of cold water... ...

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Saturday.
Pray, O people, for the Church, creation, world leaders. For the broken, Gethsemane, yourself, all the saints. Amen ...

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In days of trial, hold on. Today is Friday. Read, speak, listen to the Apostles' Creed. Hear promises of hope. ...

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Thursday--hymn day! What camp/youth song always gets you? ...

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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.

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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!!