June 2019 Bulletin

JUNE 2019

Galilee United Methodist Church
45425 Winding Road
Sterling, Virginia

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Welcome

Welcome!
The Book of Psalms contains powerful evidence that God doesn’t mean for us to be down
in the dumps. He means for us to climb out of the depths toward Him.
God calls us upward and onward. We know this from the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-
134) that were sung on pilgrimage to the high ground of Jerusalem. The faithful would
journey from all directions toward the city of God which, being on a hill, meant that it
was a climb for everyone.
Our worship series containing this message is called “Lift: Psalms of Ascent - A Traveler’s
Companion.” When you worship at Galilee this summer, you’ll journey with us through
eight Psalms of Ascent. You can climb further solo (or with a small group) by reading a
worthwhile guide book, “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction,” by Eugene Peterson.
Won’t you climb with us?
In Christ,

Pastor Jason JUNE 2019
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Sun
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Backpack 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Buddies (BPB) Memory Cafe

Packing 12-2PM

in MR - 10AM

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Going Away for
Pam & David

Bentley

16 17 18 BPB Fundrais1e9r Men’s Nigh2t 0 21 22
5-8PM @ Blue Ridge Grill
Meadows
Ashburn, VA
Frozen Custard
One Loudoun 6:30PM

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Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex
Led by Bill Johnson

The Friends in Faith Class is beginning with a new study of the Acts of
the Apostles. This course will be based upon a video presentation of
the complete text but with actors and narrators speaking the dialog
as St. Luke wrote it. We will cover a chapter or two at a time with an
opportunity to discuss the significance of the book. Journey alongside
Luke as he documents the joys, hardships and miracles of the early Christian church in
this Word for Word (NIV), full dramatized film of the Acts of the Apostles.

Sundays: Today’s Group
10:15am · Room 200

Can’t commit to a long-term Sunday School or Bible Study? Today’s
Today’s Group is a small group that meets on Sunday mornings in Groups

Room 200. It is a drop-in group designed to discuss the sermon of
the day. If you have already heard the sermon, the discussion will
take you more in depth. If you haven’t heard it yet, you will have
the opportunity to get a preview and an understanding of what the sermon is about.

Sundays: Parents of Young Children

10:15am · Room 206 The Bible
Led by Kristen Jenkins (and What’s the Big Picture?)

Our lessons will be focused around the Bible Project (https://thebibleproject.com/)
videos and study guides. Our questions will be focused on learning how the story of the
Old Testament points toward the coming of Christ and God’s big plan for us. We will also
review the Big Picture Bible and how the story takes shape so it is accessible for our kids.

June 2 - Daniel June 16 - No Class June 30 - No Class - Serve Sunday
June 9 - Haggai June 23 - Zechariah

Sundays: NOOMA

10:15am · Room 202
Led by Chris Richter
NOOMA is a series of short films that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus.
Jesus lived with the awareness that God is doing something, right here, right now,
and anybody can be a part of it. He encouraged his listeners to search, to ques-
tion, to wrestle with the implications of what he was saying and doing. Wherever he
went, Jesus started discussions about what matters most, because for Jesus, God is
always inviting us to open our eyes and join in.
No prep needed - each is a stand alone class.

Small Groups

Galilee Book Club

Led by Chris Smith, Jennifer Shah & Mario Brathwaite
5:30pm - Adult Flex Room
4th Sunday of each month - will not meet in June join us
July 28

Come be a part of the Galilee Book Club, a group of Christians reading
books. We choose one title a month and meet at Galilee on the fourth
Sunday of each month (July 28) @ 5:30 for a light meal and open discus-
sion. Contact [email protected] for details and to learn what
we are reading now.

June & July book is the Faith of Christopher Hitchens by Larry Alex Taunton

Monday Women’s Evening Group

6:30pm - Adult Flex
Join us for dinner and study.
Class ends for the Summer, June 17
Keep It Shut by Karen Ehman explores how to better control your tongue,
knowing what to say and how to say it, and realizing when it is best to say nothing at all.
From Bible times to modern times women have struggled with their words. What to say
and how to say it. What not to say. When it is best to remain silent. And what to do when
you’ve said something you wish you could now take back. In this book a woman whose
mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing
with the tongue.
Christian women struggle with their mouths. Even though we know that Scripture has
much to say about how we are—and are not—to use our words, this is still an immense is-
sue, causing heartache and strain not only in family relationships, but also in friendships,
work, and church settings.

Wednesday: PrimeTimers Luncheon Prime
Timers
Led by Ferd Wagner
11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room

PrimeTimers is a fellowship and Bible study group that meets
throughout the year. They are studying the book of Acts. The meeting begins with lunch
at 11:30 a.m.

They have begun teaming up with Backpack Buddies to sort and pack food monthly and
have started a monthly card ministry for shut-ins. For more information see Ferd Wagner or
David or Laura Leroy or email the church office, [email protected]

Small Groups

Son-Rise Thursday Morning Study

6:30am We meet every Thursday morning at 6:30am
Newcomers are welcome. Contact: [email protected].

Location: The Holiday Inn: 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
Often we make a mess of our lives and wonder if there is any
redemption. In this book, pastor and author Tom Berlin helps us
see our mess through the eyes of Christ to find redemption and
restoration. Using Scripture, devotional tools, and the writings of
Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross, St. Augustine, John Wesley,
Evelyn Underhill, and others, Berlin encourages reflection and meditation through
our own brokenness. Only then can we focus on the cross as the place where we
truly surrender control, leave our mess, and find redemption.

Ordinary People...

...Extraordinary Purpose

At Galilee Church, we offer regular, intentional opportunities for people to grow in faith.
We strive to prepare people of all ages for a deeper relationship with God. Our greatest
tool for growth is the small group, where people come together to study the word and
build understanding, faith, and strong relationships. Our small groups are open to
everyone at any time. Feel free to drop in when you are able to see if a group is the right
fit for you.
More information on Galilee’s Small Groups can be found at galileeumc.org/small-groups

Join us for Summer Serve Camp,

designed for students to share God's

SUMMER love through volunteer service in the
SERVE
local community!

July 29 - August 2
9am to 12:30pm

open to Rising 4th - 8th graders 
$60 per student
register at:
galileeumc.org/summer2019

SPORTS CAMP!●JULY 15 - 19, 2019  9:00AM-12:00PM

Open to ages 3 (by 9/30/18) - rising 6th grade
Cost per camper:  $60

REGISTER AT
GALILEEUMC.ORG/SUMMER2019 

Children's CHILDREN'S  Available at both services  after
Ministry CHURCH  Children's Message - Room 208

GROW Preschool - Room 208
HOUR K-2 - Room 211
10:15-10:50 Grades 3-5 - Room 203

We have a power source Week 1
that gives us the power
"Love"
to do everything God 1 Corinthians; John 3:16
wants us to do. When Jesus gives you the
Jesus is our friend, he power to love.
gives us the power to...
Week 2

"Paul and Silas in Prison"
Acts 16:16-34
Jesus gives you the
power to have joy.

Week 3

"Birds and Flowers"
John 14:27; Matthew 6:25-34
Jesus gives you the
power to have peace.

Week 4

"Simeon at the Temple"
Luke 2:22-39
Jesus gives you the
power to be patient.

Week 5

"Good Samaritan"
Luke 10:25-37
Jesus gives you the
power to be kind.

Galilee Youth Ministry
galileeumc.org/youth

Rising 6th - 12th graders are invited to connect
this summer. Check the website for more details!

Team Meeting
June 2 @ Noon

Students making the trip to Skycroft must attend with a
parent. Paperwork and payment will be due at this time.

YOU'RE INVITED TO A

Going Away Celebration
for

Pam & David Bentley

JUNE 9, 2019 | 10:00 AM | MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
COME HELP US CELEBRATE PAM'S MINISTRY AT GALILEE!

OPEN TO GALILEE YOUTH
ALL YOUTH
RISING 6TH WATER
& ABOVE NIGHT
DON'T MISS
FOOD, GAMES & FUN
THIS!
2JUNE 6:00-8:30PM

GALILEE United Methodist Church

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Leaders Trained -- Years -- Galilee United Methodist has been a Stephen Stephen Ministers –

Since enrollment, Ministry congregation since 2008. That’s over 10 years of Our Stephen Leaders have
we’ve sent a total of 7 caring ministry. trained 24 lay Stephen
members to be trained
as Stephen Leaders at Ministers to provide high-
quality, one-to-one
Stephen Ministries’
regional training Christian care to hurting
conferences. people in our congregation

and community.

People Cared For -- Hours of Care -- Stephen Ministry at Galilee has Training Sessions --

Since beginning Stephen provided over 3310 hours of care to people in our Galilee Stephen Leaders have
Ministry, over 50 hurting congregation and in our community! taught 5 multi-week sessions

people have received 3310 to train Stephen Ministers
Christ-centered care from Galilee and other
from Galilee’s Stephen nearby churches.

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Loudoun Hunger ReliefTo learn more about our Stephen Ministry, contact the church office.

Loudoun Hunger Relief provided over 1 million pounds of food last year to those in
our community that are food insecure. LHR is grateful for the help they received
from Galilee, especially the fresh produce which now comprises 30% of food provid-
ed, and is helping to increase the health and wellness of the families they serve.
LHR continually tells us how grateful they are, and so are we. Thank you and God
Bless. If you would like to join the LHR delivery team contact Kathi Miller at
[email protected].

Please bring in all donations of FRESH FOOD on the LAST Sunday of each month.

Apples Garlic Beets Oranges Ginger Root

Potatoes Onions

Carrots Peppers Plantains Lemons/Limes Yucca Turnips

June 19
5-8PM

20548 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, Virginia
(One Loudoun)

20% of sales goes to BPB

2019-2020 PLANNING MEETING FOR

BACKPACK
BUDDIES

Interested in becoming involved with our Backpack Buddies
weekend meal pack ministry? Join us at our planning meeting!

July 29th ● 6pm-9pm
To RSVP and for more information,
email [email protected]
Dinner will be provided.

Ministry Highlights

In response to a previous Financial Town Hall and the Financial Survey, Galilee will now
include financial information in the monthly bulletin. The following table shows financial
results for April 2019.

April 2019 Variance YTD 4/30/19 Variance
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $ %
Total Income 90,336 106,927 (16,591) (15.5)% 400,109 405,058 (4,948) (1.2)%

Expenses
Staff 45,293 45,725 431 0.9% 181,316 182,898 1,582 0.9%
Operating 14,592 25,894 11,302 43.6% 94,245 107,686 13,441 12.5%
Sub-Total 59,885 71,618 11,734 16.4% 275,561 290,584 15,024 5.2%

Apportionments 9,034 10,693 1659 15.5% 40,024 40,506 482 1.2%
Mortgage 20,077 20,081 4 0.0% 80,306 80,323 17 0.0%
Sub Total 29,110 30,773 1,663 5.4% 120,330 120,829 498 0.4%
Total Expenses 88,995 102,392 13,397 13.1% 395,891 411,413 15,522 3.8%

ChangeinNetAssets $1,341 $4,535 $(3,194) (70.4)% $4,218 $(6,356) $10,574 166.4%

Memory Cafe

June 8 Memory Cafe is a supportive place for people with mild to mid-stage

2nd Saturdays memory loss and their caregivers.

12:00pm - 2:00pm Bring your own lunch. Soft drinks and dessert will be

provided. Resources will be available for you to take home. Meet new

friends, socialize, and relax.

For more information, contact: [email protected].

Location: Youth Center

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

June 6 The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group is specifically for caregivers

1st Thursdays and family of people experiencing dementia. It is not intended for

12:00pm - 1:30pm those afflicted with dementia (see Memory Cafe

Lansdowne Woods above). Attendees are welcome to bring lunch,

otherwise light snacks & water are provided.

For more information contact Deb Harney at
[email protected]

Location: Madison Room at Lansdowne Woods

Fellowship

Line Dancing Welcome to all who are interested in exercise and fun!
Intermediate Class: Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mondays and Beginner Class: Fridays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fridays Intermediate Review: Fridays 8:00pm

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Mondays Monday evening Pickleball!
7:00pm - 9:00pm For more information contact: [email protected]

Location: Galilee Gym
Wednesdays Looking for a new way to get light exercise? We play Pickleball
12:00pm - 2:00pm every Wednesday in the gymnasium. Active adults welcome.

Location: Galilee Gym

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st Sundays The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls for those in the
10:15am - 11:00am hospital or in need of comfort. Knitters or crocheters are
welcome, as is anyone interested in learning.
New people of all skill levels welcome as well as any yarn donations.

Location: Conference Room

Men’s Night Out

3rd Thursday Blue Ridge Grill
June 20
6:30pm Ashburn Village Shopping Center
Ashburn, VA 20147

The Men’s Group will be meeting Blue Ridge Grill in the Ashburn Village Shopping
Center on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30pm. No reservations required. All men are
invited and encouraged to bring your friends for a great evening of fellowship.
For more information you may email: [email protected]

Meet the Pastors

REV. JASON DULEY - SENIOR PASTOR
Let me tell you what I believe. I believe the best life is one
that’s got meaning. I believe that God has given every person
an extraordinary purpose.
As a pastor of an active church, I get energy out of helping
people connect with God, with one another, and with their
life’s purpose.
I invite you to connect with Galilee and to connect with me. Hit me on social media
(facebook.com/jason.duley.944) or simply pick up the phone and call.
[email protected]

REV. GEITRA MICKELSON - ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Geitra Mickelson, Galilee’s newest addition to our clergy staff, is an
Ohio native who comes to our church with a background in music,
education, and theater. Active in church throughout her life, Geitra
responded to the call to ministry here in Virginia, where she has
lived since 2001.
“I responded to a call when God’s love convicted my heart. I’m
eager to share that love with a hurt and broken world. Jesus has
made all the difference in my life, and I believe he can make a
difference in yours—no matter what!”
“My goal is to work alongside others who are passionately committed to helping those in
need.”
Geitra serves in Galilee’s ministries and at the Chapel at Lansdowne Woods, and is
pursuing the completion of her Masters of Divinity at Wesley Theological Seminary.
[email protected]

Every Week at Galilee
Sunday

Morning Worship // 9:00am & 11:00am
Grow Hour // 10:15am

Monday

Women’s Study Group// 6:30pm - thru June 17

Tuesday

Wednesday

PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal // 7:00pm

Thursday

Men’s Son-Rise Study // 6:30am
Wesley Ringers Bell Choir Rehearsal // 7:00pm

The deadline to submit information Galilee is still collecting Box Tops for
for the July monthly bulletin is Meadowland Elementary!
June 15. Please email your
information to the church office: Please neatly trim Box Tops and drop
[email protected] them in the collection box located
on the shelf with the
Backpack Buddies food!