|  Worshipping
at the Gilead Congregational Church is like visting with family
and God. We are the "Little White Church on the Hill",
but we have been growing fast in the past few years.
The service begins with
announcements which keeps everyone in the loop with the many happenings
within our Church family. Volunteers act as liturgists and youth serve
as acolytes. There is much singing and a time for joys and concerns.
The sermon is contemporary
with a focus on what is going on in the world around us as well as
in our small town. Pastor Denise gives a children's service before
the youth leave for Sunday School. Most important, every service ends
with a song of peace.
The warmth is carried
thru the reception line and into the social hall after the service. Members
volunteer to host the social hour with the help  of
board members. Coffe and snacks are shared along with the news of what
is going on with family members.
During
the summer we meet at 9:00 am and during the rest of the year we
have two worship services.
The first service begins at 8:30 a.m. and is a shorter (approximately
45 minutes) and more informal service. The second service is at
10:00 a.m. and includes the Choir. Children (pre-k
thru 8th grade) leave during the second service for Sunday school.
Communion is served the first Sunday (both services) of every month.
For the second service, Grades 4 and above are invited to stay in
service during those days.
Nursery is provided
at no charge during the second service. We are handicapped accessable
and large print bulletins are available.
| 
