Galax Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 2 200 West Center Street Galax, VA 24333 276-236-3147

Pastor - Dr. Thomas J. Whartenby
Minister of Music - Mary Elizabeth Whartenby

Weekly Sunday Services     Sunday School 10 a.m.     Worship 11 a.m.

E-mail   galpres@ls.net

Church Service Links Click on the link below to go to our new YouTube Media page to view live and archived videos of Sunday School and worship services.  Galax Presbyterian Media - YouTube Click on the link below to go to our Facebook Media page to view archived videos of Sunday School and worship services. We can no longer transmit live through Facebook due to new streaming restrictions implemented by Facebook on June 10, 2024.  Galax Presbyterian Media - Facebook Church Photo Directory Presbyterian Women's Handbook Photos of Church Events Other Links Brief History Presbyterian Church U.S.A One Great Hour of Sharing

How can I make a difference in a broken world? Dr. Tom Whartenby's Lecture on the Birth of the King James Bible Galax-Carroll Regional Library Lecture Series, Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2020 Birth of the King James Bible - Part I (Due to audio difficulties a reading of Psalm 23 at the beginning of the lecture was not recorded) Birth of the King James Bible - Part II SCRIPTURE MEDITATION - MATTHEW 28:1-10 There is a very old Latin saying, " Ad astra, per aspera" which means "To the stars through difficulties". The Christian version is "Through crucifixion to Resurrection". Jesus goes home to glory, but only after his death on the cross. There are at least two messages for us here. To follow Jesus to the Promised Land we must be willing to take up our cross daily. We must be more than a "Lord, Lord" Christian. We must be a "do as he says " disciple. This often involves self-sacrifice, a metaphorical death, if you will. The second revelation is that God's plan to redeem all of creation requires the sacrificial love of those willing to help with God's plan. Self-sacrifice is necessary if the world is to be saved. The cross tells us that often the innocent must be willing to suffer on behalf of the guilty. Not a popular message at any time or in any place. QUOTATION OF THE WEEK "Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified, He is not here, for he has risen as he said" Matthew 28:5-6 BIRTHDAYS November 6th - Lori Luague Lundy November 8th - Nancy Faddis November 10th - Emily Joines November 12th - Amber Goad November 15th - Larry Ramage November 19th - John O'Connor November 21st - Rebecca Friend November 22nd - Liz Ferguson November 24th - Grace Firgau Dave Tornow Announcements and Coming Events:  Stewardship Luncheon and Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday, November 10th in Warrick Hall immediately following worship. This is a pot luck meal, so bring your favorite dish. Following the meal, we will be discussing the budget for 2025, including the Pastor's Terms of Call, and voting on candidates that have been nominated for the positions of Deacon and Elder. Please plan to join us to discuss this important business and to enjoy fellowship as we eat together. The Presbyterian Women are accepting donations for the family to whom they are providing financial support. If you wish to contribute, please make out a check to the Presbyterian Women and drop it in the collection plate, or you can mail a check to the church at P.O. Box 2, Galax, VA 24333 The shear amount of disasters and humanitarian crises happening in the world can cause us to become overwhelmed and paralyzed. It seems to be too much for any one person to bear alone. If you are one of those people, and are wanting to find a way to help, the Presbyterian Church USA has published a giving catalogue, which offers the opportunity to help refugees and other people struggling to live. Many of the gifts are $50 and under, and provide things such as Kitchen Kits, supplies for displaced students, even livestock! An online catalog can be found here , and a copy of the catalog is posted on our bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. E-mail address  galpres@ls.net