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 - EXODUS 22:21-23 After God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, God gave Moses a long list of ordinances to govern every aspect of their lives as God's Chosen People. They cover everything from raising livestock to what kind of clothing to wear. The above ordinance specifies treatment of "strangers" and "widows and orphans". Strangers were not to be wronged in any way or oppressed. Israel was to remember that they had been strangers in Egypt and knew what it meant to be oppressed. Israel was not to be like the nations. As God's special people they were to treat others - outsiders included - as God would treat them. Israel was to reflect God to an often godless world. Widows and orphans among the People Israel were the vulnerable ones in their society. Israel was to make very sure that they were provided for. Those with power were to look after the powerless. God goes on to say that if these vulnerable people are oppressed, and if they cry out to Him, God's wrath will burn against His own People. God hates it when those who cannot protect themselves are abused. Jesus picks up on this divine concern in his ministry. He stands up for the Samaritans and Tax Collectors who were the "strangers" of his day. He welcomes sinners and heals lepers who were the outcasts. He demands that children---the vulnerable ones--- be received in his name. May we all hear God's Word and obey it. QUOTATION OF THE WEEK "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men" Luke 2:14 BIRTHDAYS February 1st - James Lazo Chris O'Connor February 2nd - Shanna Minarik February 6th - Tracy L. Burcham Robert Lazo February 10th - Esme Minarik February 12th - Sue Ann Clemons Nancy Luague February 23rd - Katie O'Connor McDaniel February 26th - Linda Laws Announcements and Coming Events:  Communion Service, Sunday, February 2nd, 11 a.m. in the sanctuary 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