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Connecting virtually with each other Zoom Coffee Hour THIS SUNDAY!!! Since we still can’t get together to have our cup of coffee/snacks after our Worship Services on Sundays, join us on ZOOM   Start time: 11:30 am Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81716685209?pwd=RlJId3hwUUdIajBFU0ZRbnV6N2Z6QT09…

SERMON SHORT FOR MAY 23rd, 2021 THEY SAID WE WERE DRUNK! Acts 2: 1-21, John 15:26 – 16:15             When was the last time you were proud of being accused of being drunk? It happened in the Bible once. This…

        We are hoping to offer a half day summer VBS program this August 16-20 (mornings).  Before we can proceed, we need to know if we will have enough volunteers to help run this. If you are…

SERMON SHORT FOR MAY 16th, 2021 ACT LIKE YOU LOVE Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Luke 10:25-37           Our patience, our families, our spirits are frayed at the edge while the pandemic lingers over our lives. A lot of us have had enough.…

        We are hoping to offer a half day summer VBS program this August 16-20 (mornings).  Before we can proceed, we need to know if we will have enough volunteers to help run this. An email was…

SERMON SHORT FOR MAY 9th, 2021 WIND, SPIRIT, BREATH Acts 10:1-8, 44–48, John 3:1-10           The Holy Spirit features big in the story from Acts this week. Actually, the Holy Spirit is the main player throughout the whole book of…

Do you have a favourite bible verse/picture of spring that is giving you hope during the pandemic? Consider sharing it in the next issue of our newsletter, Gale Gatherings. Email your verse and/or photo to:  office@galepresbyterian.com Deadline for submissions:  May…

Do you have a favourite bible verse/picture of spring that is giving you hope during the pandemic?  Consider sharing it in the next issue of our newsletter, Gale Gatherings. Email your verse and/or photo to:  office@galepresbyterian.com Deadline for submissions:  May…

Do you have a favourite bible verse/picture of spring that is giving you hope during the pandemic?  Consider sharing it in the next issue of our newsletter, Gale Gatherings. Email your verse and or photo to:  office@galepresbyterian.com Deadline for submissions: …

Gale Presbyterian Church remains closed during the province wide stay at home order. Pre-recorded services continue to be available on our YouTube channel.   ZOOM Coffee Hour Join us this Sunday for a time of ZOOM fellowship following the 10:30…

APRIL 2 & 4, 2021 GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER SERMON SHORT: CAN’T HAVE ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER Every year a minister is called upon to imagine a new and creative way to talk about Good Friday. Every year a minister…

Gale Presbyterian Church has decided to remain closed for the foreseeable future. Pre-recorded services continue to be available on our YouTube Channel. Good Friday Service, April 2 @ 10:30 Easter Sunday, April 4 @ 10:30 Gale’s Prayer Tree – a…

Gale Presbyterian Church is happy to be re-opening to public worship on Easter, April 4th, 10:30 am We invite you to join us either in the sanctuary or from your home on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/GalePresbyterian All necessary protocols and…

SERMON SHORT FOR MARCH 28th, 2021 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY A DAY ONLY THE LORD COULD MAKE Genesis 1:1-5, John 12:12-16.           I have always felt Palm Sunday is a bit of a wonky liturgical day. We can use it to celebrate…

Messy Church Event on ZOOM – Saturday March 27th at 3pm Theme:  Easter Craft:  Making Resurrection Eggs Please register for this event by Monday, March 22 so that supplies can be delivered to your house prior to the event. This…

SERMON SHORT FOR MARCH 21st, 2021 GLORY John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10, Psalm 51:1-12           Take a good look at the people we glorify in our culture. Our heroes are as much an indication of who and what we are as…

ZOOM Coffee Hour Join us this Sunday (March 14) after our Worship Service for a ZOOM coffee time! Start time: 11:45 am (you can join beginning at 11:30 where you will be put into a waiting room until the host…

SERMON SHORT FOR March 14th, 2021 THE DOUBLE EDGED GOSPEL Numbers 21:4-9, John 3: 14-21, Psalm 103:1-3, 17-22           It’s a peculiar thing in our bible stories that often the blessings for God’s people are also the downfall of God’s…

COVID-19 Statement March 2, 2021: At our Session meeting on February 23rd, 2021 we discussed the option of re-opening our Sunday worship to public attendance and live-streaming our services.  It was decided that although our region is no longer in…

SERMON SHORT FOR March 7th, 2021 RIGHTEOUS ANGER Exodus 20:1-17, John 2:13-22           Remember the day that gentle-Jesus-meek-and-mild threw a hissy-fit in the temple?           Jesus did not lash out at the people there, he was lashing out at their…