Since its founding in 1743, Gilead has been a center of Christian life and worship in Carmel and Putnam County, New York

 

Gilead Presbyterian Church
9 Church Street
Carmel, NY 10512

Phone/Fax :
845-225-4586

General Email:
gilead@gileadchurch.org

Please note: While we generally follow the Lectionary as the basis of our worship services, we occasionally will select other Scripture readings.


You can listen or download a podcast of the Sunday lectionary readings below.
Updated: 03/07/2010

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Gilead Presbyterian Church

Leaders of Gilead Presbyterian Church

Martin McGeachy Pastor
Fred Knieriem Pastor Emeritus
Mary Temple Music Director
Fran Croughan Youth Coordinator
Ann Clark Secretary
Penny Cameron Pianist
Donna Engler Clerk of Session
Sandy Regan Co-Treasurer
Brenda Verdesi Co-Treasurer
Diana Drake Behan Church School Superintendent
Ellen Nielsen Assistant Church School Superintendent
Sue Stone Co-Director
Carmel Nursery School
Sue O'Brien Co-Director
Carmel Nursery School
Micah Emerson Missionary
Warren W. Behan Webmaster

  
Session
Board of Deacons
Margery Amato Elaine Cole
Donna Engler Shirley Devries
Margaret Karell Bridget Kessman
Louis Lent Dolores Knapp
Rob LoAlbo Sean Lent
David Moody Ellen Nielsen
Pauline Silberquit Lucy Lee Ojeda
Erik Vandenberg   Ann Rand
Theresa Vanderhoff Joyce Scott
John Vangor Casey Van Vlack
Brenda Verdesi Mariah Warren
John Warren  



Rev. Martin McGeachy
Pastor

Prior to coming to Carmel and Gilead in the fall of 2002, Martin McGeachy served as the organizing pastor of Baker House Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded as a ministry to the arts community in 1994, Baker House eventually broadened its scope to reach out to the artist in everyone – anyone who gives of him or herself in a creative outpouring is an artist, by the power of God, from whom all art and creation pours. Martin also worked for many years as a professional actor, playwright, and comedian, with credits from regional theatres all across the country, and also his own original one-man plays, which he toured through his production company, Theatrical Touring Productions. While in Little Rock, Martin appeared in over 75 plays, hundreds of regional and national radio & TV commercials, and was on staff as a theatre instructor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Because of his creative ministry in both theatre and church, he has been invited to speak and lead worship at many churches, youth retreats and adult conferences around the country.

Martin is a graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Texas, where he worked as a hospital chaplain. He also served as an intern pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Marianna, Florida. Martin has two delightful daughters, Rebekah and Rachel.


Fran Croughan
Youth Director

Fran joined the Gilead Staff in September 2004. She resides in Mahopac with her husband and 2 college-age daughters. Fran has a BS in Education and a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership. Currently she is the Recreation Administrator for the City of White Plains and has worked extensively with youth for the past 20 years.


Mary Temple
Music Director

Mary Temple originally hails from the small community of Albion in southern Illinois. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Mary spent six years teaching music in the public school systems of
Des Plains, IL and Peekskill, NY. She came to Gilead in 1978, and soon thereafter began serving the church in a wide variety of roles.

Mary also teaches piano and flute privately at her studio in Carmel.

As Music Director, Mary sees her responsibilities as that of an educator as well as a worship leader. As such, she tries to expose the congregation to music from a wide variety of traditions. "No single type of music speaks to everyone in the same way…some may prefer classical music and traditional hymns, while others are moved by contemporary music or gospel." Mary explains: "Whatever music touches people, that's the music we want to include."

As Mary says: "Music is another way that we communicate with God." Any who wish to share their musical gifts by participating in Gilead's music programs are encouraged to contact Mary or come to any of the rehearsals.



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Graphic Link to Sermon Podcasts


Hear podcasts of Rev. Martin McGeachy's sermons
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper


See photos from our Pancake Supper!
Medieval Banquet

The ACTS Ministry's Medieval Banquet was a resounding success. See pictures of the events and a YouTube video by clicking here!
Food Pantry Update

Gilead's Food Food Pantry NeedsPantry's shelves are getting bare. An increasing number of local residents are needing its services - around 200 adults and children each month.

Particularly Needed: Instant mashed potatoes, gravy, complete pancake mix, pancake syrup, peanut butter, and paper bags.

Please see Marj Williams for more information.

Carmel Nursery Pre-School Program is accepting applications for enrollment. This nonsectarian ministry of Gilead has 3, 4, and 5 day programs, and it has been in operation since 1949.

For more information and to ask about Open House dates, call 845-225-8044.
Tastefully Simple Fundraiser

"Show your love for Gilead" this February with a Tastefully SimpleŽ fundraiser order.

All orders placed with Cindy Davern or on her personal website will give back to Gilead.

It's a win-win offer; you get delicious food delivered right to your door and Gilead gets $30 for every $100 ordered.

Simply email your order to Cindy or go to the website and place your order thru the Gilead Party.

Coming Up:


3/13 Have a Heart Community Project and Fun Activity Day

3/14 Daylight Savings time begins

3/19 @:00 pm - Gilead Designers meet

3/21 Holiday Bake Sale following morning worship

3/28 @10:00 am - Palm Sunday Service

3/27 @2:00 pm - Gold Party Fund Raiser

4/1 Maundy Thursday Service

4/2 Ecumenical Good Friday Service at Drew UMC

4/4 Easter Sunday services at 9:00 and 11:00 am

See our calendar for a schedule of all events.

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA LogoAlcoholics Anonymous groups meet in the Knieriem Room every Monday and Wednesday night at 7:00 pm

Youth Events

Gilead's fall youth program is gearing up. Please visit our Youth Group Page for more information or contact Fran
Faith Discussion Group

The Faith Discussion Group meets every Thursday evening meetings at 7:30 pm in the lounge. All are welcome!

Please note: the group will not meat on Manudy Thursday, April 1.
Got Ink Cartridges?

Recycling logoIf you have any used ink cartridges, please bring them to the church in a plastic baggie. All cartridges will be recycled, with the church receiving $4 for each of certain brands.

Gilead Staff Recommendations

As part of Gilead's outreach and interest in spiritual development, our staff has selected books, music, and other items of interest that they believe are worthy of your consideration. You will have the opportunity to purchase these items from Amazon.com from this site. If you choose to do so, the church will receive a small commission.
Gilead CD's

Picture of musical notes. The Music Department's two compact disks, The Sounds of Gilead and A Gilead Christmas are available during the coffee hour for $15.

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