June 2018 Bulletin

June

2018

Galilee Church

45425 Winding Road
Sterling, VA 20165
703-430-2203

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Welcome

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Galilee has been my family’s home for 22 years. For 11 years, I have been one of your
pastors. You nurtured me from the early years of my ministry to my ordination at the
Virginia Annual Conference this month. You helped me grow into this life and work—
preaching, teaching, officiating over baptisms, weddings, funerals, and visiting the sick
and homebound. We have celebrated accomplishments and stood together in difficult
times. I wish to thank you for it all.
As a pastor, I’m not just called to ministry. I am also sent. And now I have been sent to
serve at another congregation—and leaving is not easy.
When I say “goodbye,” I know we are not really going separate ways. God will be with
you and with me, because in Christ we remain connected through the power of the Holy
Spirit.
Genesis 31:49 speaks of the way we share God’s glorious fulture. In Hebrew it is called
“Mizpah,” which means watchtower or lookout: “The Lord watch between you and me,
when we are absent one from the other.” I think that says it best.
God’s peace to you!
In Christ,
Pastor Matt

CHILDREN'S  Available at both services after
CHURCH  Children's Message - Room 211

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

Monthly
Overview

The Bible Shows the Way
Psalm 119:105

Look for Ways to Love One
Another | John 13:34-35

I Can Pray to God Anytime
Jeremiah 29:12

VBS Sports Camp I Can Share My Stuff
Acts 2:45
Interest Meeting
Extra Love Texts
Sunday, June 10
12:30pm Adult Flex Tough morning? Trouble at
school? Death of a pet? Help
All parents, volunteers, youth us know of these times when
helpers, and potential volunteers
are invited to join us for a Sports your child will need some
Camp Interest Meeting! Find out extra love and support. Text
703-957-7077 on your way in
more information about our all Sunday morning so we can
new summer camp, ask better care for and serve your
child when he or she needs it
questions, and sign up for a spot
to help out! most.

All students in youth
6th-12th grade are grow
invited to join us! hour
For more information,
contact Pam Bentley

Director of Youth and
Family Ministries

pam.bentley@

galileeumc.org Every Sunday, 10:15am
in the Youth Center

JUNE 18 - JULY 24 - AUGUST 15
CHECK GALILEEUMC.ORG/YOUTH FOR MORE INFO

June Study Series Following Christ is
more about the small
FORWARD steps we take every
MOTION
day, not about the
Sundays huge leaps of faith
10:15am we think we need to
make. Set a goal,
determine the first
step, and put your

faith in motion!

Small Groups

Sundays: Today’s Group Today’s
Groups
10:15am · Room 200
Can’t commit to a long-term Sunday School or Bible Study?
Today’s Group is a small group that meets on Sunday mornings in
the Multi-Purpose Room. It is a drop-in discussion group. You may
discuss the sermon of the day or a topical issue that is current.

Galilee Book Club

Led by Chris Smith and Jennifer Shah
5:30pm - Adult Flex Room
4th Sunday of each month

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 @ 5:30 for a light meal and
open discussion. Contact [email protected] for details and to learn what we
are reading now.
June’s book is Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston

Tuesday Women’s Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation

Led by Natalie Stephenson
7pm - Multi-Purpose Room

Come join us for a fun class of yoga and fellowship. Vinyasa
yoga is the practice of connecting movements with breath.
We will flow through a series of poses with a motivational
intention and end each class in a scripture based meditation.
Bring a mat, blanket and water. Beginners welcome.

Wednesday: PrimeTimers Luncheon

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

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

We 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: New Study will begin in June. Book hasn’t been determined yet.
The Holiday Inn: 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA 20166

SMALL GROUPS OFF FOR THE SUMMER:

Friends in Faith led by Bill Johnson (Sunday morning)
Parents of Teens led by Lisa Collins (Sunday morning) WILL meet June 3
Parents of Young Children led by Kristen Jenkins (Sunday morning) WILL meet June 3, 10
Women’s Evening Group led by Mary Ellen VanNederynen (Monday evening)
Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Study led by Ann Menozzi and Emilie Beckelhimer
Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study led by Nancy Epperson

SPORTS
CAMP

VBS is going $50 Ages 3 -
sporty! Per Rising 6th
Child Grade
Kids will engage
in the sport of For more information contact
their choice: Bri Jones, Director of Children
soccer,
basketball, or and Family Ministries
cheer, learn [email protected]

about Jesus, and Register online at:
create lasting galileeumc.org/events
relationships
with youth and
adult leaders!

July Preschoolers
Our preschool-aged kids
16-20 (3 years by 9/30/17) are
included, too! Preschoolers will
9am-12:30pm
spend the week exploring
themes of sports, teamwork,
commitment, and character at
their own "mini" Sports Camp!



Now 
REGISTERING

Registration for the 2018-2019 school year

Now offering full-day preschool with optional before
and after-school care for 3 and 4 year old students.

Half-day classes are available for children ages 2 to 5
years old.

After-school care for elementary age children is
available for K-5 students from the following
schools:

waiting list only Algonkian ES Countryside ES waiting list only
Horizon ES Potowmack ES

For more information or to schedule a tour,
contact [email protected]

Galilee Christian School galileechristian.org
571.375.7685

Ministry Highlights

The NLI initiatives cross many areas of Galilee Church –
physical building, maturing discipleship, serving our community,
worship, and financial management, and there are many
elements to each of those initiatives with goals and timelines
identified. It is sometimes hard to physically see the forward
progress and accomplishments being met in these areas,
yet many volunteers are working diligently to achieve the
objectives laid out in the NLI report.
Innovation #1 - Space. Trustees continue to work to improve our physical space,
including dealing with damage to the roof after recent storms.
Innovation #3 - Serve. The team met with author Jake McGlothin to discuss his book
about church/school partnerships. Meetings with each school in the Backpack
Buddies program are ongoing.
Innovation #4 - Worship. The organ will be repaired, filling our sanctuary with the
sounds of this beautiful, traditional church instrument.
Please be sure to attend our next Town Hall on Sunday, June 3rd at 10:15 which will
focus on NLI efforts as well as Galilee’s current financial status. As always, please
reach out to [email protected] with your questions, concerns or
interest in volunteering.

Memory Cafe

June 9 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 7 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, other-
wise light snacks & water are provided.

For more information contact Deb Harney at
[email protected]

Location: Madison Room at Lansdowne Woods

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 2018.

April2018 Variance YTD 4/30/18 Variance
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $ %
Total Income 117,135 121,187 (4,053) (3.3%) 404,918 437,347 (32,429) (7.4%)

Expenses
Staff 46,901 47,422 521 1.1% 184,591 189,687 5,097 2.7%
Other Operating 27,264 28,841 1,578 5.5% 112,048 134,260 22,212 16.5%
Sub-Total 74,165 76,263 2,099 2.8% 296,639 323,947 27,309 8.4%

Apportionments 13,751 13,751 - 0.0% 55,003 55,003 - 0.0%
Mortgage 20,077 20,081 4 0.0% 80,306 80,323 17 0.0%
SubTotal 33,827 33,832 4 0.0% 135,309 135,326 17 0.0%
Total Expenses 107,992 110,095 2,103 1.9% 431,948 459,273 27,325 5.9%

ChangeinNetAssets $9,142 $11,092 $(1,950) (17.6)% $(27,030) $(21,926) $(5,104) (23.3)%

Loudoun Hunger Relief

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 is helping to
increase the health and wellness of the families they serve.

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

Please bring in all donations of fresh food on the LAST Sunday of each month.
Please feel free to continue to donate throughout the month shelf-stable items
such as rice, beans, cereal, flour, sugar, peanut butter, jelly/jam and canned
meats.

OPEN TO WATERG A L I L E E Y O U T H
ALL YOUTH NIGHT
RISING 6TH

& ABOVE

DON'T MISS FOOD, GAMES & FUN

10JUNE 6:00-8:30PM

THIS!

JOIN US
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018

from

4 PM - 9 PM

When 15% of Proceeds*

from your meal purchase

will be donated to

GALILEE BACKPACK BUDDIES
*Excludes all coupons, discounts, specials*

SQUISITO PIZZA & PASTA 44050 Ashburn Shopping Pl., Ashburn, VA
571-707-8297 www.squisitopizzaandpasta.com

Fellowship

STEPHEN MINISTRY SPECIAL EVENT

Galilee United Methodist Church Stephen Ministry invites you to join
us on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30pm to hear Dr. Stephen Edmondson
speak. The topic of his presentation is “Empathy and Pastoral Care.” Dr.
Edmondson has received degrees from Stanford University and Yale
Divinity School, with a Ph.D. in Religious Studies. He has served as a
professor at Virginia Seminary, as Senior Pastor at St. Thomas’
Episcopal Church in McLean, VA and currently as Wellness and Resiliency Coach in
Arlington, VA. He is a gifted teacher and community builder with demonstrated ability
to nurture and inspire and a passion for the Christian formation in people of all ages.
Everyone is welcome and there is no charge for this event.

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
NO Class:
May 28

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

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

Location:

Men’s Night Out

3rd Thursdays 1757 Golf Club Restaurant
6:30pm
June 21 45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles, VA, 20166
703.444.0901

Leave the chores behind and join Galilee Men for an evening of fun,
excellent food, and good Christian fellowship. We hope you will join us
on Thursday, June 21!

Contact: [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. MAT THEW SERGENT - ASSOCIATE PASTOR
My call to ministry had to wait as I spent twenty years in law enforce-
ment, rising to Police Captain. I found myself reaching out to victims,
trying to help them make sense out of horrible situations. In essence,
I was being the hands and feet of Christ even in my role as a police
officer. I also saw the results, in many offenders, of living a life outside
the love of God. There were times when I was reaching out to minister
to them as well.
I am grateful now to be working as a pastor at Galilee and the Chapel
at Lansdowne Woods. I believe my greatest usefulness as a minister is
my witness and love for the Good News of the Gospel.
[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
Youth Group // 7:00pm - ends June 10
Galilee Book Club (4th Sunday of each month)//5:30pm

Monday

Women’s Study Group//6:30pm - ends June 11

Tuesday

Women’s Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation //7:00pm

Wednesday

PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am

Thursday

Men’s Son-Rise Study // 6:30am
Wesley Ringers Bell Choir Rehearsal //7:00pm - ends June 21

Friday

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!