Advent/Christmas Calendar at Gale
Advent upon us and Gale has lots of ways to help make this special season both joyful and meaningful. Our theme this year is Journey to Bethlehem and each Sunday we will be exploring how we journey with hope, peace, joy and love toward Christmas morning. Check out the different activities, events and worship services below.
Gale Events
Wednesday, November 27 @ 6:00 pm
Deck the Halls
Come and decorate the church for Christmas.
We will be collecting mittens, hats, scarves for WCS. Bring your donations to church from now until December 22 and place them under the tree in the narthex.
Friday, December 13 @ 5:30 pm
Messy Church
All are invited to this month’s Messy Church where we will be celebrating the story of Christmas through food, worship and crafts.
Sunday, December 15 @ 10:30 am
12 Days of Christmas Pageant
This year’s Christmas Pageant will be a fun twist on the 12 Days of Christmas. The pageant will be a pre-recorded ahead of time and presented on December 15th. All are welcome to participate. There are small parts for everyone and no memorization needed. Simply set up a time with Reuben (reuben.stlouis@galepresbyterian.com) to come and record. He will also be set up after worship on December 1 and 8.
Tuesday, December 24th @ 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Services
There are two Christmas Eve services available for you to attend this year.
Family Service at 4:30 pm, ideal for families with young children and fun for all. Gale’s junior choir will be singing.
Candlelight Service at 7:00 pm where we will light candles, sing carols and hear the story of Christmas.
Sunday, December 29 @ 10:30 am
Carol Sing
The Sunday after Christmas we will be singing our favourite Christmas carols by request. If you have a particular favourite, email Richard.mcfadden@galepresbyterian.com to request it so we can ensure we have the music for it.
Community Events
Thursday, November 28 @ 7:00 pm
An Evening of Candlelight, Music and Community at Dreisinger Funeral Home
Dreisinger Funeral Home is hosting an evening service to bring comfort and hope to those experiencing grief or going through a difficult season. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, December 1 @ 7:00 pm
Choirs and Carols at St. Teresa’s
Gale’s choir and bell choir will be performing at this year’s Choirs and Carols in support of Woolwich Counselling Centre.
Saturday, December 21 @ 7:00 pm
Longest Night Service at St. Matthew’s (Conestogo)
St. Matthew’s Conestogo is hosting an evening service for those who find Christmas to be a difficult time of year. The service will be followed by cookies and warm cider. All are welcome.
Advent/Christmas Resources
Journey to Christmas – Advent Devotional
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This devotional is great for all ages. It includes six devotionals for each Sunday in Advent, Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Gather round the table with friends and family to celebrate the story of Christmas.
Journey to Bethlehem – Walking Devotional
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Mary and Joseph had a long walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem. This Advent you are invited to walk with Mary and Joseph. Using this walking devotional, you can reflect on their journey as well as various scripture readings while you walk and record your distance each day. Challenge yourself or as a group to see if you can walk the distance to Bethlehem before Christmas Day.
Travelling Mary and Joseph
Throughout Advent, Mary and Joseph nativity figurines will be travelling to different homes in the congregation to spend the night. Those who host Mary and Joseph will be invited to read the story of their journey to Bethlehem and create a comfortable or creative resting place for them. The next day you will deliver them to the next home on the list. If you are interested in participating, please email with your address, phone number and days that you are available to participate.
WCS Family Sponsorship
The Sunday School is sponsoring a local family through Woolwich Community Services this Christmas. There are fun crafts that they have made which can be purchased at the church.