Sermon Short for March 29th, 2020 Interesting times Isaiah 43:1-3a, Matthew 10:28-33 Many pithy sayings can have dual, and contradictory interpretations. A co-worker of mine from a few years ago would often say “May you live in interesting times.?…
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Something for the young
SOMETHING FOR THE YOUNG During these times of social isolation we will discover anew the wonders of the internet. I provide this link to a prayer resource for children. You can download it, print it, and make it an interactive…
Sermon Short for March 22nd, 2020
Sermon Short for March 22nd, 2020 Through the Crisis Psalm 23 This Sunday we will break away from our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Instead, looking at the Revised Common Lectionary we find The 23rd…
Live-streaming Gale’s church services
Live-streaming Gale’s church services We are pleased to announce that you can now join in a worship service at Gale from the safety and comfort of your own home. Starting this Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the service will be live-streamed…
Gale COVID-19 Statement 03-17-20 b
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…
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…