Galax Presbyterian Church 200 West Center Street P.O. Box 2 Galax, VA 24333 276-236-3045

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

E-mail   galpres@ls.net

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How can I make a difference in a broken world? SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK - LUKE 24:44-53 This is Luke's first portrayal of Jesus' ascension into heaven. The significance of this story is often lost. We tend to think of it as simply Jesus' return to the Father from Whom He came. But it is much more than that. Jesus returns to the Father triumphant and sits at His right hand. He has ensured by his life, death, and resurrection that God's rule will surely come on earth as it is in heaven. The ascension proclaims that God has become King on earth. Thus the ascension of Jesus proclaims that God will work out His divine purpose for all creation. Further, it means that Jesus as truly human sits at God's elbow interceding for you and me and all humanity. Jesus is thus our high priest, the mediator of all of God's blessings. QUOTATION OF THE WEEK "Peace is much more precious than a piece of land." Anwar al Sadat BIRTHDAYS May 19th - Sam Clemons May 20th - Erica Johnson May 22nd - Phoebe Fant David Martin May 23rd - Cammie Justus May 24th - Len Lastinger Jake Roudebush May 27th - Gayle Higgs May 28th - Chris Messner May 29th - Mark Luague Coming Events:  The Peanut Butter drive for Backpack Buddies continues. Please bring 16 to 18 oz. jars by the church. Your contributions may be placed on the counter in the church kitchen or in the boxes in the Warrick Hall kitchen. Women's Appreciation Breakfast, Sunday, May 20th, 9 a.m. Church Directory Photograph Sessions - Tuesday, May 22nd, and Wednesday, May 23rd. All regular church attendees are invited to participate, even if you are not an official member. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. If you have not yet signed the sheet, please do so as soon as possible. You also have the option to sign up online by clicking here. Follow the instructions on the right. Please contact Liza Sutherland if you have any questions.   E-mail address  galpres@ls.net