West Galax United Methodist Church

06/01/2026

“If the church can’t include everybody...it ain’t God’s church. “

--Rev. Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand

06/01/2026

What do blood and water have to do with the Christian faith?
How are blood and water used in Scripture?
Where do blood and water combine in your life?
We're asking you to join us this Sunday as we explore the symbolism of blood and water in Scripture, church history, and the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. We'll celebrate holy Communion together following the message "By This You Will Know That I Am The Lord."
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Worship begins at 11:00 a.m.

05/28/2026

ACTS 3:1-5 (New International Version)
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Peter and John’s first recorded encounter after Pentecost was with this lame man. His friends carried him to the temple gate so he could beg. This was a prime location since the man could count on worshipers (most likely) being generous as they entered to seek beneficence from God. But it’s entirely possible this man had never gone farther into the temple.
Lameness didn’t exclude someone from the temple, but it was probably frowned upon. After all, only the choicest, purest sacrificial animals were allowed. They couldn’t have blemishes or injuries. So, this beggar, while not prohibited from the temple, would probably have received dirty looks from the religious elite.
Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” Why point this out? Because just like most of us, people passing by likely didn’t bother to look at the beggar. He was a regular fixture at the gate, yet it was easy for people to breeze by, ignoring him. So, when Peter and John spoke to him the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

How many of us overlook the poor, the needy, and destitute? It’s easy to do. We just pull out our phones and pretend to check messages. And just like that, we’ve avoided the beggar at the gate.
Would we act differently if we were filled with the Holy Spirit like Peter and John? We have the same Spirit they did. Are we afraid to be filled because of what proper church people might say? Guess what? As Acts 3 continues, we’ll see how the Holy Spirit messes up religion.
What would your church look like if you, or others, were filled like Peter and John? Why not find out.

05/26/2026

We conclude the month of May this week by welcoming a representative from Gideons International. This important global ministry has impacted the lives of millions of people over the years. You're invited to worship with us at 11:00 a.m. and find out what Gideons International is doing locally, nationally, and internationally.
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

This Sunday we conclude our sermon series "Wild, Wicked, And Wonderful Women Of The Bible" by studying two ladies who couldn't have been more different if they tried. In "Fortune Maker And Fortune Teller," we'll meet Lydia--Paul's first convert in Europe--and an unnamed slave girl, and discover several things about our faith along the way.
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Worship begins at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for real Southern hospitality in a relaxed, welcoming space, and (re)connect with Jesus again.

05/12/2026

What is worship?
Is it for us or for God?
Why do we do it every week?
This Sunday you're invited to join us as we unpack worship in our message "The Woman Who Teaches Us To Worship," the second installment in our sermon series "Wild, Wicked, And Wonderful Women Of The Bible."
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Worship begins at 11:00 a.m.
Come and join us! We'd love to welcome you!

05/05/2026

We’d love to welcome you this Sunday, Mother’s Day! We’re launching a new three-week sermon series called “Wild, Wicked, And Wonderful Women Of The Bible.” Our message is “The Mother Who Named God.”
Bring your mom and grandmother to church this Sunday. You know they’ll love it if you ask them!
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
Worship starts at 11:00 a.m.

04/27/2026

This Sunday is Communion Sunday. We'll celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper together and Rev. Richard Farmer will be our guest preacher.
We extend an open invitation to everyone to come and join us for Sunday school (10:00 a.m.) and worship (11:00 a.m.).
There's no dress code.
Children (and all their noises!🙂) are always welcome and appreciated!
Find time and space to (re)connect with God--a loving Christian community of seekers who don't have all the answers--and hope and help for wherever you are in life.