February 2017 Bulletin

Welcome

A Message from Pastor Jason New to Galilee?
Dear Friend,
The famous playwright Arthur Miller Let us know you’re here by filling out
once said, “In every good drama, a Connection Card in worship.
there’s something that makes people
say ‘Hey, that’s me!’” We identify with
characters in a story at an emotional
level—almost at the level of the soul.
I think that’s why when Jesus taught,
he didn’t use deep philosophy. He
used stories. Christ’s stories, or
parables, are small masterpieces of
literature. More importantly, they
illustrate fundamental truths that
speak to our condition today.
Join us this month at Galilee as we
investigate Jesus’s parables. You
might just recognize yourself in
them!
In Christ,

Jason Duley, Pastor We’d love to know you better and tell
[email protected] you about ministries and groups that

may interest you.

The Chapel at Lansdowne Woods

A Message from Pastor Matt Everyone Is Welcome!
Dear Friend,
Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the Chapel Worship Service:
branches.” (John 15:5). It’s the vine Sundays at 10am
that produces the fruit, but guess
what? There are no grapes without 19375 Magnolia Grove Square
the branches! It is through you that Lansdowne, VA 20176
Christ does his work.
Do you see, then, why it is so
important for you to develop your
faith by participating in worship, in
the regular study of the word of
God, in intentional prayer, and in
fellowship with other believers in
service for Christ in the world?
Within the pages of this pamphlet are
a myriad of ways you can connect to
the vine and be a branch. It may be
winter, but make this your month to
bear good fruit. Christ is counting on
you!
Rejoice!

Matt Sergent, Associate Pastor
[email protected]

You are invited to join us for a
Family Pancake Dinner!

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Dinner served between
5:30pm and 7pm

Galilee Church Gymnasium
45425 Winding Road

Sterling, Virginia 20165

Everyone is welcome to join us for pancakes, bacon,
coffee, and juice--invite your family and friends!

All are invited to join us for an Ash Wednesday service
in the sanctuary at 7pm.

To rsvp for Family Meal, please visit galileeumc.org/events
or call 703.430.2203

Dinner is provided at no charge. Donations gratefully accepted.

Children & Family Ministry

Sunday School

Studying Explore the Bible: Kids Curriculum ·
10:15am - 10:55am · Children’s Wing
Ages: K - 5th grade

Discipleship Hour: Every Sunday at 10:15
Ages: Middle & High School

10:15am — 10:55am We’ll be studying the biblical concept of hope; don’t miss it.

Location: Youth Center

[email protected]

Contact: [email protected]

Youth Ministry

Sunday Nights, 7pm
Youth Center

High School and Middle Schoolers
Fun Games, Real Talk

Galilee Church recognizes Confirmation as a time in adolescent Christians’ lives when
they are challenged to strengthen the roots of their faith and take ownership of their
relationship with God. Students 7th grade and above are invited to join Galilee’s 2017
Confirmation Class
Information Session: Sunday, March 19 - 12:15pm in the Youth Center
Confirmation date: Sunday, June 4 - 11:00am worship service

Contact: [email protected]

GROWTH TRACK

February 5, 12, 19, 26 - 10:15AM - Room 2

Worship • Grow • Serve • Connect
Galilee UMC Ordinary People,
Extraordinary Purpose

Our *Extraordinary Purpose*?
To Know Christ & to Make Christ Known

Worship

• we offer worship that honors God and
reflects our Wesleyan heritage

• we prepare for both Christians and non-
Christians to experience God among us

Grow

• we offer intentional & regular opportunities
for persons to grow in faith

• we prepare for all ages and stages of
people’s relationship with God

Serve

• we offer on-going activities for hands-on
mission/ service experiences
(local, regional and global)

• we teach that all volunteer positions inside
the church are the “first-mile” acts of
servanthood

Connect

• we offer *community* because God calls us
to belong as well as believe

• Growth Track establishes a clear, intentional
pathway for people to connect with all the
above

Summer2017

Space is limited!

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

for the 2017-2018 School Year

At Galilee Christian School, we believe every student is a precious
child of God who deserves an education delivered in a safe and

loving environment.
We provide half day preschool for children ages 3 to 5 years old and

a toddler class for children from 16 months up to preschool age.

Kindergarten Enrichment is available for AM Kindergarten students
at Countryside and Algonkian Elementary Schools.

After School Care is available for K-5 students at Countryside and
Algonkian Elementary Schools.

Contact Amy Utterback for more information or to schedule a tour.
Register for classes at galileechristianschool.org

Amy Utterback, Director | [email protected]
Galilee Christian School
571-375-7685

Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex
Led by Brad Reck
Studying: The God Who is There

It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians-
-have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don’t know the difference between
the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often
misunderstood.

In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small
groups through the big story of Scripture. He helps readers to know what they believe
and why they believe it.

Today’s Group
10:15am · Multi-Purpose Room

Led by Peter & BeckiElmer Today’s

Can’t commit to a long-term Sunday School or Bible Study? Groups
Today’s Group is for you! It is just what it sounds like - a small
group that meets on Sunday mornings in the Multi-Purpose Room.
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.

The Current

10:15am · Sanctuary
Led by Pastor Jason
Current topics and how to respond as people of
Christ.

Women’s Monday Evening Study

6:30pm A variety of Old Testament stories and the Methodist weekly
liturgy. Just bring your bible and if you don’t have a bible, we have
one you can borrow. Contact Tessa Selvey for more information:
571-277-5981 or [email protected]

Location: Adult Flex Room

Small Groups

Women’s Wednesday Morning Study
9:30am - 11:00am New members to the class are always welcome!
Meets in the Adult Flex Room

Jan. 11 - Feb. 7 - The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Feb. 15 thru early June - The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

Wednesdays: PrimeTimers

11:30am - 1:30pm · Multi-Purpose Room
Led by Ferd Wagner

PrimeTimers is a fellowship and Bible study group that Prime
meets throughout the year. They will be studying the Gospel of Timers

Mark for the next 12 weeks. The meeting begins with a

small provided lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information see Ferd

Wagner or David or Laura Leroy or email the church office, [email protected]

Son-Rise Thursday Morning Study

6:30am We meet every Thursday morning at 6:30am on Route 28.

Newcomers are welcome. Contact: [email protected].

Location: As Christians, we can get so lost in the daily humdrum of life that
we forget all about our Promised Land... Heaven! This book takes
a look at Biblical answers to common questions about Heaven...
who will be there, what will we do, will we really have
bodies, and how can we know for sure we’ll go to Heaven?

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

Thursdays: Sisters in Christ Study Group

9:30am - 11:30am New members to the class are always welcome!
Location: Adult Flex Room

“Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now” by Max Lucado

Backpack Buddies

Galilee is collecting Box Tops March 1 - March 31, Backpack Buddies
to help Meadowland Elementary, will be collecting family size items for our
Spring Break Bags. We anticipate between
a Backpack Buddies school! 170 and 250 bags to be delivered to 6
schools the first week of April. We are
Neatly trim the Box Tops from looking for these SPECIFIC donated items
participating products for these bags:
and • Cereal
• Peanut Butter
drop them in the collection box • Jelly
located on the shelf with the • Dried Pasta
Backpack Buddies food! • Pasta Sauce
• Canned Veggies (corn, peas, mixed
veggies only)
• Dried Beans
• Rice
• Fruit
• Chicken

Please note that the students cannot use
other shelf milk such as sweetened
condensed or evaporated milk.

We would also love donations of NEW
reusable grocery bags!

FOOD IS DUE MARCH 31!

SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
SPRING BREAK
PACKING DATE!

10:00AM

Heather Cox, Backpack Buddies Chair | [email protected]

Ministry Highlights

In response to the recent Financial Town Hall and the Financial Survey, Galilee will now
include financial information in the monthly bulletin. The following table shows financial
results for 2016.

Dec.2016 Variance YTD 12/31/16 Variance
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $ %
Total Income 155,474 133,688 21,785 16.3% 1,242,672 1,162,582 80,090 6.9

Expenses
Staff 34,712 44,406 9,694 21.8% 533,972 557,485 23,513 4.2%
AllOtherOperating 20,375 19,405 (971) (5.0)% 261,208 265,052 3,844 1.5%
Sub-Total 55,088 63,811 8,723 13.7% 795,180 822,537 27,358 3.3%

Apportionments 23,247 9,662 (13,584) (140.6)% 113,501 93,926 (19,575) (20.8)%
Mortgage 20,077 20,077 0 0% 240,534 240,537 3 0.0%
SubTotal 43,323 29,739 (13,584) (45.7)% 354,035 334,463 (19,572) (5.9)%
Total Expenses 98,411 93,550 (4,861) 5.2% 1,149,215 1,157,000 7,786 0.7%

TotalNetIncome $57,062 $40,138 $16,925 42.2% $93,457 $5,582 $87,875 1,574.3%

SCOUT SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 12

The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be celebrating
Scout Sunday on February 12.
There are many roles to fill that day including:
Greeters/Ushers, Acolyte, Morning Prayer and Liturgist.

There will also be a Youth Music Ensemble directed by Duane Minnick. You do
NOT have to be a Scout to participate in the Ensemble. All middle and/or high
school students are welcome to be in the Youth Music Ensemble. The minimum
requirement is that the youth musician has to already be in a “conducted” or
“directed” band or orchestra at the school. You can sign up on our website
www.galileeumc.org/events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SATURDAY MARCH 25

9am - 12pm

The Trustees have scheduled a Clean-Up Day for Saturday,
March 25 from 9-12. Let’s spruce up our grounds and our

building to make it even more welcoming!
Subway sandwiches will be provided.
Everyone is invited to participate.

Fellowship

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st & 3rd 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

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

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Ladies Bunco Open to All Women

February 19

1:30 - 3:30PM

Location: Adult Flex 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

Location: Galilee Gym

Men’s Night Out: February 16

February 16 Email: [email protected] for more information or to be
6:30pm added to the email list.

Location: Galilee Church - Program TBD

Contact: [email protected]

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Watch our livestream on
Sundays and archived sermons at
any time online!

Learn names, welcome newcomers, and make friends by being a
Galilee greeter. You choose the weekends you want to serve.
To volunteer, email Julia at [email protected]

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Is hospitality one of your gifts? Do you love to welcome others
into your home?  How about welcoming other’s in God’s home?
Volunteer to help organize Galilee’s Fellowship Time between
services. Email Mickie Stalcup for information:
[email protected]

Every Week at Galilee

Sunday

Morning Worship // 9:00am & 11:00am
Grow Hour // 10:15am
Packing Meals in the Backpack Buddies Pantry // 10:00am (1st & 3rd Sundays)
Youth Group // 7:00pm

Monday

Women’s Evening Study // 6:30pm
Alzheimer Support Group (2nd Mondays) // 7:00pm

Tuesday

Backpack Buddies Leadership Meeting (2nd Tuesdays) // 7:00pm
Galilee Praise Project // 7:00pm

Wednesday

Women’s Morning Study // 9:30am
PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am
Celebrate Recovery Men’s Step Group // 7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal // 7:15pm

Thursday

Men’s Son-Rise Study // 6:30am
Women’s Morning Study // 10:00am
Handbells // 7:15pm

Galilee United Methodist Church The deadline to submit information
for the March monthly bulletin is
45425 Winding Road, Sterling VA 20165 February 15. Please email your
703.430.2203 | galileeumc.org information to the church office:
[email protected]