A Special Sunday at Gethsemane
Baptism Sunday & Potluck
Celebrate Baptism Sunday with us as believers publicly identify with Jesus Christ, followed by a church-family potluck.
Come worship with us, celebrate changed lives, and stay afterward for food and fellowship. Visitors are welcome—we would love to have you with us.
What to Expect
More about Baptism Sunday & Potluck
Baptism Sunday is a special day at Gethsemane Church as we celebrate believers publicly identifying with Jesus Christ through baptism.
Join us for the 11:00 AM service in Pekin and stay afterward for a church-family potluck. It is a day of worship, celebration, food, and fellowship, and visitors are warmly invited to experience it with us.
If you have been looking for a church in the Pekin area, this is a wonderful Sunday to visit, meet people, hear Bible preaching, and see the joy of a church family celebrating changed lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Baptism Sunday?
The service begins Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Is there food after the service?
Yes. A church potluck and fellowship will follow Baptism Sunday.
Can visitors attend?
Absolutely. Visitors and families are welcome.
Want to see what else is happening? Visit our Pekin church events calendar, learn about our ministries for families, or plan your first visit to Gethsemane Church.
You’re Invited
There’s a place for you at Gethsemane Church.
We welcome families and visitors from Pekin, North Pekin, South Pekin, Marquette Heights, East Peoria, Tremont, Morton, Peoria and communities throughout Central Illinois.