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

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Published by Mickie Stalcup, 2018-09-27 11:41:02

October 2018 Bulletin

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

Galilee United Methodist Church
45425 Winding Road • Sterling, Virginia

galileeumc.org • 703-430-2203

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Welcome

Welcome to Galilee, where our mission is to know Christ and make Christ known. We’re
ordinary people putting Jesus front and center in this modern world. We do that in
worship on Sundays at 9 and 11 am, and through all available technology—internet,
livestream, podcasts, and our app. We’ll reach out anyway we can. We’re sure glad we
reached you!
This month, our focus is on discipleship. There’s really no hidden secret to being a
follower of Jesus, but there is a code. We abbreviate it as WGSC: Worship, Grow, Serve,
Connect (and also Give, but that’s next month’s theme). These four elements serve to
make a disciple, and all four are the drivers of faith at Galilee UMC.
In October, join us in person or online as we unspool, “The Disciple Code.”

World Memory Cafe
Communion 12-2PM

Sunday Men’s Burger 21
BPB Packing
Night Out Fundraiser for
Grow Fair Velocity Wings
10AM BPB

Serve Fair
10AM

BPB Packing

Fall Fest
2-5PM
Fresh Food -
Hunger Relief

CHILDREN'S  Available at 9:00 service after
CHURCH  Children's Message - Room 208

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

Monthly
Overview

God is always with me.
Daniel 3:10-28

God hears my needs.
Genesis 21:14-20

God's plan is perfect.
Exodus 1:21-2:10, 12:31-42

Christmas Play God's got it.
Exodus 17:1-7

Rehearsals Fall Fest

Rehearsals for our annual October 28
Christmas Play will be held on 2-5pm

Sundays during the 11:00
service in Room 208. Children's
Church will be during the 9:00

service. The Christmas Play
will be December 9th at 10:15 in

the sanctuary.

All students in youth

6th-12th grade are grow
invited to join us in hour

the Youth Center! Every Sunday: 10:15am
For more
youthin the Youth Center
information, contact group
Pam Bentley,
Director of Youth
and Family Ministries

pam.bentley@ Sundays: 7-8:30pm 
galileeumc.org EXCEPT 2nd Sundays: 4-5:30pm

October Message Series

Showing honor and respect to authority isn't always easy.
Discover that life’s better when we learn how to handle it like a boss.

October 7 / 2-7 pm

galileeumc.org/events

$10

ENTRY

Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex
Led by Bill Johnson

New study for the “Friends in Faith” Class this fall
We will begin the fall term with an in-depth study of The Parables
of Jesus. Each of the six sessions will include a video presentation
by a theology professor from one of several different seminaries,
followed by a class discussion. Jesus’ parables provided a means
for explaining complex spiritual knowledge through stories familiar
to His listeners in order to make the inherent truth understandable
to them. Seeing that these truths are still relevant to today’s society will be one of the
goals of the study.

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
Led by Kristen Jenkins

The Bible
(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 that is accessible for our kids.
Oct. 7 - Meeting
Oct. 14 - Meeting
Oct. 21 - Not Meeting
Oct. 28 - Not Meeting

Small Groups

Sundays: Parents of Teens Class

Led by Lisa Collins
10:15am - Fellowship Hall
Parents meet and discuss issues relevant to teenagers and
soon-to-be teenagers. Conversation is centered on the
message and topics shared during the Youth GROW Hour and
Youth Group.

Galilee Book Club

Led by Chris Smith, Jennifer Shah & Mario Brathwaite
5:30pm - Adult Flex Room
4th Sunday of each month OCTOBER ONLY - October 21

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.
October’s book is Artemis by Andy Weir.

Monday Women’s Evening Group

Led by Mary Ellen VanNederynen
6:30pm - Adult Flex
Join us for dinner and study.
What is shaking in your world? Possibly your future, your faith,
your family, or finances? It’s a shaky world out there. In Unshakable
Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God, pastor and author
Max Lucado offers encouraging guidance for overcoming sadness
and despair, renewing a sense of purpose, and triumphantly facing
the fears of the future.

Small Groups

Women’s Wednesday Morning Study

Led by Emilie Beckelhimer
9:30am - Adult Flex
What is shaking in your world? Possibly your future, your faith,
your family, or finances? It’s a shaky world out there. In Unshakable
Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God, pastor and author
Max Lucado offers encouraging guidance for overcoming sadness
and despair, renewing a sense of purpose, and triumphantly facing
the fears of the future.

Wednesday: PrimeTimers Luncheon PrTimimeers

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 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].
What is shaking in your world? Possibly your future, your
faith, your family, or finances? It’s a shaky world out there.
In Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of
God, pastor and author Max Lucado offers encouraging
guidance for overcoming sadness and despair, renewing a
sense of purpose, and triumphantly facing the fears of the future.

Location: The Holiday Inn: 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling, VA 20166

Thursday Morning Sisters in Christ Study Group

Led by Nancy Epperson & Peggy Whale
9:30am - Adult Flex
October 11 - November 12
How to Stop running the Show and Start Walking in Faith (6 week) by
Karen Ehman – Practical, biblically based steps for letting go of the
need to control. Let’s face it: many women are wired to control. And
trying to control it all is not only exhausting, but can also cause us to
lose friends and sometimes, the affection of our families. It can earn
us the label of control freak and send those within our sphere of influ-
ence packing. Help us put God in the rightful place he deserves in our
lives. Humorous and thought provoking.

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





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SUNDAY

WWW.GALILEEUMC.ORG



Enroll
Now

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.

Limited space still available in our 2's and 3's classes!

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

Only one space remaining!

For more information or to schedule a tour,

contact [email protected]

Galilee Christian School                   galileechristian.org

571.375.7685

Ministry Highlights
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 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.

If you would like to join the LHR delivery team contact Kathi Miller at
[email protected].

Memory Cafe

October 13 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

October 4 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

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 August 2018.

August 2018 Variance YTD 8/31/18 Variance
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $ %
Total Income 95,721 102,632 (6,911) (6.7) 774,801 855,962 (81,161) (9.5%)

Expenses
Staff 44,436 52,413 7,977 15.2% 398,628 419,307 20,679 4.9%
Operating 20,676 25,028 4,351 17.4% 167,145 213,865 46,720 21.8%
Sub-Total 65,113 77,441 12,328 15.9% 565,773 633,171 67,398 10.6%

Apportionments 13,751 13,751 - 0.0% 110,006 110,006 - 0.0%
Mortgage 20,077 20,081 4 0.0% 160,613 160,646 33 0.0%
Sub Total 33,827 33,832 4 0.0% 270,619 270,652 33 0.0%
Total Expenses 98,940 111,273 12,333 11.1% 836,392 903,823 67,431 7.5%

ChangeinNetAssets $(3,219) $(8,641) $5,422 62.7% $(61,591) $(47,862) $(13,730) (28.7)%

SHOE 
DRIVE

Galilee Youth are collecting new &
gently-used mens & ladies shoes for
the homeless. Donations accepted in
the Youth Center. 

GALILEEUMC.ORG/EVENTS

Next Level Innovations

This month, Galileeans will be able to explore the many opportunities we have to join
in Grow groups, and ways in which we can Serve our neighbors. Each of these NLI areas
will be holding a Fair this month – Grow Ministry will be holding a Fair on Sunday,
October 14, and Serve Ministries will be holding their Fair the following week, on
Sunday, October 21. These are in line with NLI report directives and provide all of us
with opportunities to more deeply engage, build our faith, expand our community and be
the hands and feet of Jesus.
I hope you will join with your fellow congregants and participate in these Fairs to learn
more about how you can serve for and with Galilee as we continue to strive to go from
good to great, on our way to excellence!
Additionally, please be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, November 4th for our
next NLI Town Hall where you will hear updates on all the work that has been happen-
ing, and milestones achieved, in the last several months since our last Town Hall in the
spring.
Finally, please continue to pray for all the volunteers and staff working on NLI initiatives
– and for Galilee as we continue to move forward in this work.

TOWN HALL
MEETING:
11.4.18

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

Pickleball NEW Monday evening Pickleball!
For more information contact: [email protected]
Mondays
7:00pm - 9:00pm Galilee Gym
Looking for a new way to get light exercise? We play Pickleball
Location: every Wednesday in the gymnasium. Active adults welcome.
Wednesdays
12:00pm - 2:00pm Galilee Gym

Location:

Men’s Night Out

3rd Tuesdays Velocity Wings
6:30pm
October 16 20789 Great Falls Plaza
Sterling, Virginia 20165
(near Dulles mall off Nokes Blvd.)

We are looking to expand our presence in order to better serve our
community. All men are encouraged to attend for good food and
interesting conversation.

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. 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
Galilee Book Club (4th Sunday of each month)//5:30pm

Monday

Women’s Study Group//6:30pm

Tuesday

Backpack Buddies (2nd Tuesday of each month)//7pm

Wednesday

Women’s Bible Study // 9:30am
PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal // 7:00pm

Thursday

Men’s Son-Rise Study // 6:30am
Sisters in Christ Bible Study //9:30am
Wesley Ringers Bell Choir Rehearsal //7:00pm

The deadline to submit information Galilee is still collecting Box Tops for
for the November monthly bulletin is Meadowland Elementary!

October 15. Please email your Please neatly trim Box Tops and drop
information to the church office: them in the collection box located
on the shelf with the
[email protected] Backpack Buddies food!


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