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Sermon Short for May 6th, 2018 – Rules? Who needs them? John 15:9-17, Acts 1:12-26             Where did this huge Christian thing come from? How did a rag-tag collection of lawbreakers morph into a religious institution that has encompassed the…

Here is something you should know about: AFFIRM: an event to precede General Assembly on June 2nd. A celebration with songs, stories and fellowship. Click on the picture for more info.

SERMON SHORT FOR April 29th, 2018 Café Church Christ is in the boat – Mark 6:45-52.  It was over 5 years ago that Gale Presbyterian Church made the journey from Cross Street to our new building on the edge of…

This Sunday, April 22nd is Camp Sunday – Fundraiser Luncheon Join us for a special worship service.  Come in your camp clothing.  We will be serving a great “Camp style” lunch with a baked potato bar, lots of yummy fixings, salad…

Sermon Short for Easter April 1st, 2018. Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20 Easter – What can I say? Of women in dawn hush … Of men running half-believing … Of rolled stones and folded grave-clothes … Of…

Sermon Short for Good Friday March 30th, 2018. Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-15, Luke 22-23, John 18-19 Good Friday – What can I say? You know the story: There’s the Garden of Gethsemane; betrayal and arrest. There’s condemnation; judgement. There’s denial…

Sermon Short for March 25th – Passion Sunday Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 22, Mark 11:1-10 This Sunday is a very special celebration at Gale. Rev. Mark Curtis will join us for our morning worship time with a Passion Sunday message and…

Sermon Short for March 18th, 2018 – God So Loved! John 3: 14-21, Ephesians 2:1-10  As we travel this Lenten journey, our tradition is to be concerned with our faults, our sins, our failure to be perfect Christians. It’s as…

Time to “spring forward” as Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 11th. While we will lose an hour of sleep, the good news is that we will gain one more hour of sunlight at the end of the day. …

This weekend:  Sunday, February 25th – Potluck Luncheon & Annual General Meeting for Gale Presbyterian Church.  This important meeting needs input from everyone so plan now to bring a dish (or two) and be part of the discussion. Coming up…

Sermon Short for February 25th, 2018 Jesus to the extreme! Mark 8:31-38, Hebrews 9:11-22             The disciples are uncomfortable when Jesus starts talking about his impending death. It’s not good for the public image they are trying to foster with…

The January 2018 Newsletter is now available.  This edition features stories and memories of Gale.  It also provides details about upcoming events. Going forward you can find the Newsletters under the “150 Years of Gale” on our web  page drop…

Sermon Short for February 11th, 2018 Tell me the stories of Jesus – On the Mountain 2nd Kings 2:1-12, Mark 9:2-10             Something I remark upon from my travels to many countries is the reverence we give to high places.…

Sermon Short for February 4th, 2018 Tell me the stories of Jesus – Jesus heals? Isaiah 40:21-31, Mark 1:29-39 Jesus heals. That’s the simple message from the gospel reading today. Jesus was really into miracle healing.  So if you’re sick,…

Sermon Short for January 28th, 2018 – A Prophet With 10,000 Eyes Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Mark 1:21-28              The Old Testament and New Testament readings for this week complement each other in their presentation of their prophets for public authority. Starting…

Sermon Short for January 21st, 2018 Rev. Gary Knarr of Floradale Mennonite Church  Mark 1:14-20 – Following Jesus Together  January 18th – 25th is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Elmira and District Ministerial Association is participating in…

Tell me the stories of Jesus – Baptism Genesis 1:1-5 Mark 1:4-11 At the start of Jesus’ ministry he visited John and he was baptized. This is curious on several levels. But the question that captivates me now is, “Where…

SERMON SHORT FOR January 7th, 2018 One light for all. Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the visit of the magi reveals an important truth about the coming of the Christ. Consider this: these worshipers were not of the…

DECEMBER 31st, 2017 – Café Church We’ll finish off 2017 with a relaxed setting at Café Church this week. Lots of Christmas music. Lots of refreshments. Lots of spirit. Come along!

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