Men's Ministries

Men’s ministries and activities at Gethsemane include the following:

• Prayer breakfast/BBQs
• Booya
• Softball
• Basketball
• Men's weekend at Via de Cristo

Annual Booya

Some history behind booya. Booya is a food that is prepared like a stew, but on a very large scale. The name booya is also used to describe the event surrounding the meal, and is probably a degenerated form of the name bouillabaisse, or as a misinterpretation of the French word bouillon by a newspaper reporter. Beef, chicken, and pork are popular meats for booya, and vegetables such as carrots, rutabagas, celery, and potatoes are also put into the mix. A wide variety of seasonings are often used.

The men of Gethsemane prepare a Booya every year in October. It is cooked over the weekend and served to the congregation and community on Sunday after worship.

Men’s Softball

The Gethsemane’s Men’s Over 30 Softball Team has games on Wednesday evenings from May until August, with the majority being played at Gethsemane.

Questions & How to Participate

Please call the church office at 651-739-1264 for answers to your questions about a specific ministry. The church office will help you contact an individual who can answer your questions or assist you in joining one of these ministries.