Please
note: While we generally follow the Lectionary as the basis of our worship services, we occasionally will select other Scripture readings.
Updated:
05/11/2008
Worship
In our worship as in our daily lives, we recognize the presence
of God's love and seek to open our hearts and minds to its power
through study, praise, meditation and prayer. All are welcome to
Gilead's services, and an individual need only participate to his
or her own "comfort level."
While we are
a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), over half of our
members have joined us from other traditions. No matter what your
religious background may be, if you are looking for a
new spiritual home and community, please come pay us a visit. We'll
save a seat for you.
Sunday Mornings
Our Sunday morning worship service is traditional in style, with
several hymns sung by the congregation, Scripture readings, sermon,
and other musical contributions by the members of Gilead's several
music groups. Early in the service, all children in the congregation
are invited up to the front of the sanctuary and a special "Children's
Message" is given by the worship leader, after which the children
are dismissed to either attend Church School or stay with their
parents for the rest of the service.The Sunday morning service begins at 10:00 AM
and runs aproximately 1 hour.
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper is celebrated monthly, during
Sunday morning service on the first Sunday of the calendar month.
All Christians are welcome to participate regardless of denomination.
An informal "Fellowship Hour" follows
the service, when we share each other's company over coffee &
snacks.
Special Services
As a part of the Putnam County Christian community, Gilead participates
in ecumenical services several times a year. These services are
usually held on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter morning (sunrise
service) and Thanksgiving.
Baptisms, marriage ceremonies, and the reception of new members
are administered after appropriate consultation with the Session
(the governing body of Gilead). For more information, please contact the pastor.
Vendors Wanted
Gilead's annual Flea Market will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 to
2:00. Interested vendors should contact the church office at 845-225-4586.
Click here or contact Alice DuBon or Ann Rand for more information.
Concert for Unity and Peace
A Concert for Unity and Peace will be held on 5/18 @3:00 pm at Temple Beth Elohim, 31 Mt. Ebo Road North in Brewster. This will be an Ecumenical Choir Concert featuring choirs from area churches including several from Gilead. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Brewster Homeless Shelter and the Food Bank of Putnam CAP.
Suggested Donation: $5/adult, $2/child
and a non-perishable item. Please join us and help us help our neighbors.
Post Office Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service, was held Sat, May 10th. Gilead's Food Pantry was given a generous portion of the donations received by the Carmel Post Office.
Thanks to everyone involved and a special thanks to all the Carmel postal workers who picked up the donations!
Serious Mental Illness Awareness Month
May is Serious Mental Illness Awareness Month in the Presbyterian Church.
Please help support those in our community with psychiatric disorders by
bringing in new and/or gently used DVDs, to be donated to the patients on Reed
4, Putnam Hospital Center's in-patient mental health unit.
A donation bin is in the lounge. Thank you!
Got Ink Cartridges?
If 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's FoodPantry's shelves are getting bare. An increasing number of local residents are needing its services - around 200 adults and children each month.
Particularly Needed: canned tuna, chile, stew, fruit, soups, fruit juice, pancake mix, syrup, and pasta.
Please see Marj Williams for more information.
Help Needed!
Volunteers are still needed to help install a sump pump in the basement. Please see Erik Vandenberg if you are able to help.
Coming Up:
5/18 @3:00 pm Concert for Unity and Peace at Temple Beth Elohim
The Presby-
terian Camp and Conference Center, just up Rt. 52 on the Kent/Holmes border, is now accepting registrations for this summer's programs. There are programs starting with those entering first grade. There are also family camps. Online registration is available.
Carmel Nursery School has openings for September. This nonsectarian ministry of Gilead has operated since 1949. For more information, call 845-225-8044.
Gilead CD's
The Music Department's two compact disks, The Sounds of Gilead and A Gilead Christmas are available during the coffee hour for $15.
Concert for Unity and Peace
Post Office Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
If 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's youth, together with the students at PS 23 in the Bronx, raised almost $1,000 for the 
Pantry's
Volunteers are still needed to help install a sump pump in the basement. Please see Erik Vandenberg if you are able to help.
The 
The Music Department's two compact disks, The Sounds of Gilead and A Gilead Christmas are available during the coffee hour for $15.