Category: News & Events (page 4)

After close to one year of a pulpit vacancy, Gale has asked a Minister to Preach for the Call on Sunday, May 4. Members and adherents will want to attend this service to participate in this process. Communicants will also…

The Youth Group is holding a fundraiser to help with the cost of the Canada Youth Retreat which is taking place this summer. You can order MacMillan products from any of the youth, or place your order at the gift…

How do we get our kids and grandkids engaged in faith? How do we make it “sticky”? Find out how at a Sunday School Open House on Sunday, April 13, 2014, starting at 11.30 am with a tour and refreshments followed by lunch and…

The Elmira and District Ministerial has arranged a series of mid-week Lenten services to which all of our member churches and their members are invited to participate. The series begins with Ash Wednesday – March 5, 2014. This year you…

The Search Committee is actively engaged in looking for a new minister for Gale and has been since it began its work last spring.  The process may seem slow to those who are eagerly awaiting the day we will have…

We continue to build and develop our new website. We will now post a pdf of the weekly Bulletin under Church Life – Worship and a pdf of Gale Gatherings under News and Events. We also plan to post announcements…

You have talent and skills to offer and this is an exciting time to be involved at Gale. A new church offers lots of opportunity and challenge as we navigate the operation of this beautiful new facility. If you would…

About 180 people warmed up with a Mexican Dinner at Gale on Feb. 1.  It was the perfect way to spice up a cold winter’s evening! Thanks to the hostess in charge, Anna Fast. Approximately $1,800 was raised.   –…

Session has decided to create a photo directory of members and adherents to assist the new minister (when that person is called). The current directory is outdated, but a new one won’t be done until after a new minister has…

The Youth Group of Gale Presbyterian Church Extends a warm welcome to the Youth (Gr. 6 – 12) of Elmira & Area  Please join us on Friday, January 24th, 2014 for a fun, scientific look at God  If you are…

Due to inclement weather, The Bible DVD Series began January 12 and will run every Sunday evening until February 16. You’re invited to view The Bible in Gale’s Sanctuary beginning at 7 p.m. and then participate in the discussion that…

Thanks to the numerous gift card program supporters, $5,000 will be donated to Gale Church for 2013. That makes it a total of $35,000 since 2005. Jane, Kevin and Karen appreciate the support for this program.  The great thing about…

In the month of December the Sunday School donated $74.75 from its offerings, Secret Sisters puchased gifts for a family of 5 while the remainder of the $335 went to help others, 14 hats, 15 pairs of mittens and 4…

The proceeds for the Canadian FoodGrains Project totalled $8,805.00 This has been forwarded to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The amount represents the sale of the corn and monetary donations.

On Dec. 17 a Christmas lunch of turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, and more was served. Santa and a couple of his helpers are pictured here. Some interesting facts!  Served about 325. Of these, 250 sit down meals  (2 sittings) 37…

The second annual  Secret Sister Dinner was held on Dec. 4.  Participants discovered who had been sending them notes and cards and prayers throughout the year – there was much laughter and “Oh, it was you!” heard as each woman…

October is apple pie month at Gale and this year’s efforts didn’t disappoint: 1,455 pies made from 75 bushels of apples. The three-day event is supported with donations of flour and sugar from P&H Milling (aka Bruce MacIntyre), lard from…