COVID-19 Statement March 17th Gale Presbyterian Church is watching closely as the situation develops regarding the COVID-19 virus pandemic. We will make all reasonable precautions to minimize risk of exposure to people who attend events in our facility. On…
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Sermon Short for March 15th, 2020
Sermon Short for March 15th, 2020 We are family John 19:25 –27, Psalm 127 Among the seven last words of Jesus on the cross there are these sayings, “Woman, here is your son” and, “Here is your mother.” It…
Sermon Short for March 8th, 2020
Sermon Short for March 8th, 2020 THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD Romans 8:31-39, Luke 23:39–43 There are a host of memes about “two types” of people. I have a plaque on my desk that quotes,…
Sermon Short for March 1st, 2020
Sermon Short for March 1st, 2020 I THINK IT’S ABOUT FORGIVENESS Micah 7:18-19, Luke 23:33 –38 This week is the beginning of Lent. We do lots of different and special things to mark this season in our church. Tuesday…
Sermon Short for February 23rd, 2020
SERMON SHORT FOR FEBRUARY 23rd WHAT ONE CAN DO Philippians 4:1-14, John 15:1-11 The Christian church is littered with many missteps in its history of proclaiming “The Good News.” And equally prevalent are the shining of examples of saints who…
Sermon Short for February 9th, 2020
Sermon Short for February 9th, 2020 WHEN THE GOOD BOOK WAS NOT SO GOOD Exodus 3:7-12, The Revelation 22:14-20 How far will Christians sometimes go to make a point? Even if the point is so opposite to the Good News…
GALE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT IS READY
GALE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT IS READY Our Gale 2019 Annual Report is available. You can pick up a copy from the church office or contact the office and we will send you an electronic copy.
CHURCH CANCELLED TODAY – JANUARY 19th.
CHURCH CANCELLED TODAY – JANUARY 19th. Due to weather. Stay home. Stay safe. Safe warm.
Watoto Children’s Choir Concert is canceled.
Watoto Children’s Choir Concert is canceled. We are sad to have to cancel the Watoto Children’s Choir Concert planned for Thursday, January 23rd. There are complications with the travel arrangements out of Uganda and the team will not arrive until…
Sermon Short for January 19th, 2020
Sermon Short for January 19th, 2020 Can I be a prophet? 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31 The Luke story about the rich man and Lazarus is very odd. In the Revised Common Lectionary it shows up in the fall and…
Sermon Short for January 12th, 2020
Sermon Short for January 12th, 2020 Who is Jesus? Matthew 3:13-17, Isaiah 42:1-9 The Lectionary wants us to consider Christ’s baptism this Sunday. It gets me to thinking – Why does Jesus need baptizing? Who is this guy, anyway? Over…
SERMON SHORT FOR DECEMBER 22nd, 2019
SERMON SHORT FOR DECEMBER 22nd, 2019 Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25 He is born This is the Sunday just before Christmas. Lots of visitors in our homes and in our churches. Love is all around. This week we will reflect more…
SERMON SHORT FOR December 15th
SERMON SHORT FOR December 15th My Soul Magnifies The Lord Children’s Christmas Sunday Luke 1:46b-55 This is the Sunday for the candle of Joy. Our children and youth have a major portion of our worship to show us their joy…
Sermon Short for December 8th, 2019
Sermon Short for December 8th, 2019 Peace in a dangerous time Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10 The Candle of Peace is lit this week. And John in the wilderness is screaming that we all have to repent or burn. “You brood…
SERMON SHORT FOR December 1st, 2019
SERMON SHORT FOR December 1st, 2019 HOPE IN A CHILD Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24: 36-44 We enter into Advent – the season leading up to celebrating God coming to us in the form of a baby. Just as God declared…
A CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION MEETING
A CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION MEETING The year is fast closing and the Advent season is just around the corner. We have many special Christmas things happening at Gale in around Elmira. This coming Sunday we will hold worship in Café Church…
Sermon Short for November 24th, 2019 – Café Church
Sermon Short for November 24th, 2019 – Café Church How blessed do I have to be? Matthew 5:1-11 “Blessed are … Blessed are … Blessed are …” And the list of blessings goes on and on. Eight of these blessing…
SERMON SHORT FOR November 17th, 2019
SERMON SHORT FOR NOVEMBER 17th THREE CHURCHES TOGETHER We really enjoyed the summer services in combined worship with St. James Lutheran and Trinity United churches. We are going to repeat the idea a few times throughout the year. This…
Sermon Short for November 10th, 2019
Sermon Short for November 10th, 2019 – Remembrance Day Am I a true child of God? Psalm 85, Matthew 5:9, Matthew 5:38-48 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” What do I make of…
SERMON SHORT for November 3rd, 2019
SERMON SHORT for November 3rd, 2019 Mourning into Dancing Romans 8:28-39, Matthew 5:4, 6:25-34 All Saints Day is a tradition to be celebrated on the day after Halloween. Although the Halloween circus has long ago left behind any religious significance…