September 2017 Bulletin

Galilee Church

September 2017

45425 Winding Road - Sterling, Virginia
galileeumc.org - 703-430-2203

imagine.

Imagine God active in your life,
leading you to accomplish
more of what matters most.

Welcome

At Galilee, we believe that we are ordinary people called to an extraordinary purpose:
to know Christ and to make Him known. We got our start in 1959, when the residents of
Broad Run Farms dreamed of creating their own church. Worship began in our original
building in 1965.
Sunday morning services are at 9 and 11. We incorporate a variety of music into our
worship and would love for you to join us. We’d especially like to see you at our Grow
Hour of small groups between services, starting at 10:15am.
We’re more than a church. We’re also a preschool, a community center that houses
recovery and support programs, a headquarters for scout groups, and a busy gym full of
individual and team sports competitions and practices.
Welcome to Galilee…we hope you make this your church home.

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Center Point

“Hopes and Dreams”
This is it, the height of summer. As someone
who likes nothing better than to run and bike
through nature, it is such a blessing to see our
green environment reach its utmost at the top
of the growing season. All those bare trees we
saw in winter, that put forth such modest buds
in spring…well, they’re all grown up. They really
took it to the next level. What’s best is that they
seem born to serve a purpose: they provide
shade on a hot day, and shelter on a rainy one.
It makes you feel good to be alive. Because God
is good!
I’m thinking about the “Next Level” today because this past weekend, some volunteers
and I met to discuss the Next Level Innovations program at Galilee, which will culminate
in a churchwide “Hopes and Dreams Day” retreat on the second weekend of November
(save the date: Nov 11 and 12).
The volunteers and I are collecting data and crunching numbers to share with a district
team that will be looking at Galilee from the outside to offer five suggestions—five ways
to grow toward that “Next Level” of church greatness.
So, we need your help! To grow successfully, any organism depends on its unique DNA.
The genetic gifts that God gave the pine tree, for instance, allows it to grow straight and
tall and narrow. The oak tree gets massive, but knows when to shed its leaves. The ivy
stays flexible and is highly opportunistic. It will grow wherever and whenever it can.
Galilee has its own nature, too. Its own path toward accomplishing our extraordinary
purpose.
As Galilee grows, it is essential that our plans match our DNA. The discussions that take
us forward need to reflect the real hopes and dreams of you and the other members of
our congregation.
You’ll hear a lot more about Next Level in the weeks to come. We will have a Town Hall
to discuss what it is, and congregants will be most involved in the Next Level planning
and voting if they come to November’s Hopes and Dreams Day.
I hope (and dream) it is something you will want to be involved in. Look for more
information soon. If you have any questions, give me a call.

Our pastors publish a new Center Point
each Tuesday on Galilee’s Facebook page.

Children’s Ministry

September is Super Kids month! All kids want to be Super Kids, and they can be when
they realize that God is always with them. Because God is with them, they can be brave,
strong, courageous, and wise. This month, our children will learn that we can do super
things when we trust that God is always with us and do things His way. Yes, super - the
kind of super that really matters - comes from God, and it’s not about what WE can do but
about what GOD can do.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid...for the Lord your God goes with you.”
- Deuteronomy 31:6

Sunday School

10:15am - 10:55am · Children’s Wing
Ages: Preschool - 5th grade

Youth Ministry

Youth GROW Hour
10:15 in the Youth Center

Youth Message Series -“Measure Up”
During GROW Hour & Youth Group

We all feel the need to compare ourselves to others, but when we do, we somehow
never seem to measure up. In this series, we’ll see that we can be free from the trap of
comparison when we look to God to find our worth.
Sept. 17: Trying to measure up only brings us down.
Sept. 24: Take your cue about you from the One who made you.
Oct. 8: What you have matters less than what you do with it.

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please
people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
- Galatians 1:10

Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex
Led by Bill Johnson

We will begin a new study on Sunday, September 10 entitled
American Religious History. It will include presentations by Dr.
Patrick Allit, of Emory University. Join us as he address two key
questions: Why does America, unlike virtually any other industrial nation, continue to show
so much religious vitality? and Why are the varieties of religion found here so numerous and
diverse?

Today’s Group

10:15am · Gym

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
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
Join Pastor Jason and guest leaders for discussion on current issues and events impacting
our society and how we can respond as a people of Christ.

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.

September 3 – Joshua 13-24 September 17 – Judges 9-15
September 10 – Judges 1-8 September 24 – Judges 16-21

Small Groups

New Financial Peace University
Class coming in September!

10:15am · Multi-purpose Room • Led by Tim Frank
Begins September 24
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan!
It teaches God’s way of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions, and
interactive group activities, FPU presents practical, Biblical steps to get from where you
are to where you’ve dreamed you could be.
This plan will show you how to rid yourself of debt, manage your money, spend and save
wisely, and much more!
The new FPU-Flex format allows you to view the video portion on your own time and
then attend the class for discussion/exercises during the Grow Hour on Sundays.
The ten week FPU-Flex class will start Sunday, September 24, 2017.
Check the Galilee Web Site Events page for more information.
Contact Tim Frank with any questions: [email protected]

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.

Monday Women’s Evening Group

Led by Mary Ellen VanNederynen
6:30pm - Adult Flex
Begins September 11
Join us for dinner and study.
The Lord’s Prayer is the most famous prayer in the world and is
remarkably simple and brief. In only 70 words Jesus covers the
breadth of the Christian message and experience. Most
Christians already know it by heart and can easily recite it. In
fact, that might be part of the problem—it is so well known and
easily recited that most of us never even think about the words
as we rattle them off silently or in a corporate worship setting.

In Pray Like Jesus, pastor and author Don Underwood reexamines the content of the
Lord’s Prayer and discovers within it insightful spiritual guidance for developing a rich
devotional life. At the end of each chapter, he suggest ideas for making the prayer a part
of daily spiritual disciplines.

Small Groups

Tuesday: Disciple Fast Track

Led by Rev. Matt Sergent
7:00pm - Adult Flex
Begins September 19

A new version of the longer Disciple Bible Study. This is 24-week study of Genesis and
Exodus and Luke and Acts. This study helps deepen your understanding of Scripture and
make connections between what you already know and what you are reading. Each
week you will encounter three spiritual disciplines, learn what they are, and how you can
engage those disciplines. The first discipline varies from week to week, then moves into
Sabbath and prayer. In every session, you commit to how you will respond to Scripture
in terms of ministry in the world.

Women’s Wednesday Morning Study

Led by Ann Menozzi
9:30am - Adult Flex
Begins September 6

“With communication more digital than ever, mistakes
happen all the time - and crucial misunderstandings follow.
With a biblical foundation, learn to ask yourself the right
questions before communicating so that your words are
wise and edifying to everyone you encounter.”

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 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: As Christians, we can get so lost in daily 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 have bodies, and how can we
know for sure we’ll go to Heaven?

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

Thursday Morning Sisters in Christ Study Group

Led by Nancy Epperson & Peggy Whale
9:30am - Multi-Purpose Room
Begins September 7

Jim Moore’s warm, conversational style inspires readers to
transform negative, pessimistic attitudes into positive optimistic
attitudes centered on the love and hope of Jesus Christ. We will
be looking at the “Attitudes” of Gratitude, Compassion, Confidence,
Determination, Humility, Perseverance, Open-mindedness, Joy,
Faith, Trust, Commitment, Ownership and Hope.

Stephen Ministry

Going through a tough time - emotionally or spiritually? Struggling
with a crisis in life or simply feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is a
member of our congregation who is trained to listen, care, encourage,
pray and walk alongside you during difficult times. It’s confidential,
free and very helpful.

Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative going through a
difficult time?

A Stephen Minister may be able to offer the support he or she needs.
Stephen Ministers are members of our church trained to provide
emotional and spiritual care to people who are hurting.

We’re available by calling the church office at 703.430.2203 or by
e-mailing [email protected]. You may also find any
of us who wear the blue Stephen Ministry badge on Sunday mornings.
All requests are completely confidential.

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.
After School Care is available for K-5 students at Countryside,
Horizon, Potowmack 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



BACK TO SCHOOL

FOOD DRIVE

MOST NEEDED ITEMS
FOR BACKPACK BUDDIES:

Loudoun Hunger Relief
Loudoun Interfaith Relief celebrated its 25th year with
a name change. Now known as Loudoun Hunger Relief
(LHR), it seeks an increased focus on fresh,
nutritious foods. Out of the 1.2 million pounds of food
provided last year, just 6% was fresh food. If LHR can increase its percentage of
fresh food, it will increase the health and wellness of our community.
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.

On behalf of LHR, and the Galilee LHR volunteers, thank you for supporting the
least among us. God Bless You.

WORK DAY

S AT U R D AY,
SEPTEMBER 30

8:30am

Gear up for this Fall’s Work Day to clean and spruce up the grounds of the church. Young
and not so young are welcome to join in the fun and meet new people as we make the
church look great.
8:30 am - Gather for coffee & donuts
9:00 - Work day begins with general cleanup, tree and brush pruning
Noon - Break for a lunch
YOU can help now by saving newspapers to put under mulch beds to control weeds.
No colored ads, just plain newspaper.

Check weekly eNews and Facebook for updates and further details.

Help Families Return Home

Virginia Beach Mission Team
October 25 (evening) - October 29 (mid-afternoon)

Cost: $200 per missioner
Deadline to register: October 1

For more information, contact
Rebecca Makowski, Director of Serve Ministries at [email protected]

Register at galileeumc.org/events

Ministry Highlights

7 Ways to Do Something Big
by Leading Small

Volunteering in the nursery is more than two-year-
old smiles and rocking babies. It is joining in on the
vision and goal of ministering to others. At Galilee, this
ministry begins the moment a child is born. Below are
7 reasons why your involvement is needed, useful, and
important.
1. Following God. Nursery volunteers use their spiritual gifts for the good
of others. When you watch over small children, you obey God’s call to
serve.
2. Full attention. A nursery volunteer allows parents to participate in
church without distraction. If you’re a parent, joining the rotation allows
you Sundays to enjoy service, too.
3. Great impressions. Children are forming their first impressions about
church and people. You have the opportunity to make healthy, lasting
impressions.
4. Prayer ministry. You have many opportunities to pray for babies and
families while holding a child, rocking, or overseeing play.
5. Relationship building. Make friends with children, parents, and
volunteers. Foster a sense of belonging and team work. You’ll find that
serving in ministry means receiving much in return.
6. Spiritual influence. Be in on children’s first exploration of Biblical
themes such as God loves them and God made them.
7. Stay or go? The nursery is the first point-of-contact for many families.
How the parents and child are treated can determine if a family stays in
the church.
Ready to take the next step? Talk with either Carol Kearney in the Nursery or Bri
Jones, Director of Children’s Ministry or email [email protected].

Thank you for your commitment and service.

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 July 2017.

July2017 Variance YTD 7/31/2017 Variance %
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $
Total Income 104,431 107,631 (3,200) (3.0)% 757,331 744,914 12,418 1.7%

Expenses
Staff 40,758 43,219 2,460 5.7% 285,069 302,532 17,463 5.8%
OtherOperating 16,073 33,397 17,324 51.9% 185,583 234,901 49,317 21.0%
Sub-Total 56,832 76,616 19,784 25.8% 470,653 537,433 66,780 12.4%

Apportionments 14,443 10,763 (3,680) (34.2)% 91,733 74,491 (17,242) (23.1)%
Mortgage 20,077 20,081 4 0% 140,536 140,565 29 0%
SubTotal 34,520 30,844 (3,676) (11.9)% 232,269 215,057 (17,213) (8.0)%
Total Expenses 91,351 107,460 16,108 15.0% 702,922 752,489 49,567 6.6%

ChangeinNetAssets $13,080 $172 $12,908 7,517.5% $54,409 $(7,576) $61,985 818.2%

Memory Cafe Memory Cafe is a supportive place for people with mild to
mid-stage memory loss and their caregivers.
September 9
2nd Saturdays Bring your own lunch. Soft drinks and dessert will be
12:00pm - 2:00pm provided. Resources will be available for you to take home.
Meet new friends, socialize, and relax.
Location:
For more information, contact: [email protected].

Youth Center

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

September 11 The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group is
2nd Mondays specifically for caregivers and family of people

7:00pm - 8:30pm experiencing dementia. It is not intended for

those afflicted with dementia (see Memory Cafe

above.).

Location Room 204

Fellowship

Join your Friends at Galilee

on a
Motor Coach Day Trip To See

Miracle of Christmas

Sight and Sound Theatre

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Preliminary Cost Estimate: $155.00
Includes:

Round Trip Motor Coach Transportation
Miracle of Christmas Show Ticket (11:00am Show)

Family Style Dinner at 2:00pm
Secondary Show Ticket After Meal 4:00pm

Reservations now being accepted
(84 Tickets Available)

If you have questions contact: Larry and Debbie White
at 703-729-6062 or by email: [email protected]

Deposit of $75/ticket is due no later than October 1.
Checks should be made to Galilee with

“Sight and Sound Show” on the memo line

Fellowship

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st Sundays & 3rd The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls for those in the
Sundays beginning hospital or in need of comfort. Knitters or crocheters are
Sept. 17 welcome, as is anyone interested in learning.
10:15am - 11:00am 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
Mondays and Beginner Class: Fridays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fridays Intermediate Review: Fridays 8:00pm

No class Sept. 4

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Ladies Bunko
Sept. 17 Open to All Women

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 Galilee Gym

Location:

Men’s Night Out

3rd Thursdays Top Golf
September 21 20356 Commonwealth Center Dr.
6:30pm Ashburn, VA 20147

All men are invited.

Contact: [email protected]

Save the Date!

GROWTH TRACK
October 8, 15, 22 - 10:15am

November 5, 19, 26

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

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

As a community who believes that we are God’s ordinary people with
an extraordinary purpose, we would like to extend you a warm welcome
from Galilee United Methodist Church!

Our upcoming Growth Track classes are designed so that both those who
have been attending for a while and those who are brand new to Galilee
can learn more about our Methodist traditions, the values that we
uphold here at our church, and how you can work to discover your own
gifts as one of God’s children.

For more information, contact Rebecca Makowski, Director of Serve
Ministries at [email protected]

EVERBYrOinaNgnEydIoSfuriWrefnEadLmCs!iOlyME Sunday, October 22
3:00pm to 6:00pm

(rain date October 29)

Trunk or Treat
Live Entertainment
Free Popcorn • Food Trucks

Inflatables
AND MORE!

Meet the Pastors

REV. JASON DULEY - SENIOR PASTOR
Why am I a pastor? For me, it’s a personal sense of gratitude. God
has given me life and everything else, too. In return, I am offering
my life in service to God and to people. Religion frequently focuses
on rituals and traditions, rather than working to help serve people
in everyday circumstances. Religions can tend toward externals—
rubbing sacred stones, bathing in sacred waters, striding up sacred
stairs. I say, stop. Just stop. Let me spend my time serving the needs
of the hungry, the hurting; teaching the Bible and befriending the
spiritually homeless.
Enough about me. Come to Galilee, named after the place where
Jesus made his home, and where he said: “I have not come to be
served, but to serve…”
[email protected]

REV. MAT THEW SERGENT - ASSOCIATE PASTOR
I am grateful to be working as a pastor at Galilee and the Chapel
at Lansdowne Woods. I remember in my youth “sitting at the feet
of my elders,” listening to the great stories of the faith. My sense
of God’s call began when I was fifteen years old, but during
college I dismissed the idea of becoming a pastor. I entered law
enforcement, eventually becoming a captain in the Falls Church
City Police Department. My sense of calling diminished for a time,
but it never went away. Over time it began to reveal itself again.
When the opportunity came to be the associate pastor of Galilee
and the pastor of the Older Adult Ministries program, I happily
agreed and answered God’s call to ministry. I did not think it would
be easy leaving law enforcement after twenty years, but I must say
I could not be happier in my decision! God is so good in so many
ways!
I believe my greatest usefulness as a minister is my witness and
love for the Good News of the Gospel. I love to tell the story of
Christ’s love for us all, just as my elders told me the stories when I
was young.
[email protected]

Every Week at Galilee

Sunday

Morning Worship // 9:00am & 11:00am
Grow Hour // 10:15am
Youth Group // 7:00pm

Monday

Women’s Study Group//6:30pm - Begins September 11

Tuesday

Galilee Praise Project // 7:00pm

Wednesday

Women’s Bible Study // 9:30am - Begins September 6
PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal // 7:00pm

Thursday

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

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