November 2019 Bulletin

NOVEMBER 2019

Galilee United Methodist Church
45425 Winding Road
Sterling, Virginia

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Welcome

Thank you for stepping through our door.
Galilee is a place where you can progress in your walk of faith by honoring and serving
God through our missions and ministries. If you’re here, it’s because you’ve taken a first
step in that walk. Maybe you’ve taken many.
The thing I like about “steps” is that the word denotes ongoing action. If you take one
step, the most natural thing in the world is to take a second. Soon it requires as much
effort to stop as to keep going. That’s inertia—an object in motion tends to remain in
motion.
This month our worship series “Steps” looks at how we can create this driving force in
our lives, how we can energize all our efforts with generosity.
I have seen the difference generosity makes in lives. It deepens our relationship with
God, it enriches loving relationships with others, it helps us grow into our best version of
ourselves.
Are you ready to step up to that?

Pastor Jason

NOVEMBER 2019

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Galilee Charge Conference 1 2
Saturday, Nov. 9
10AM, Floris UMC

Backpack 56 7 8 9Charge Conf.
10AM - Floris
3 4Buddies (BPB) 12 BPB Night 13
Memory Cafe
Packing @ Manhattan 12-2pm
in MR - 10am Pizza, Ashburn
14 15 16
10 11 4-8PM

17 ONE 18 19 20 21 Men’s 22 23
SERVICE 25 Night
9AM 26 27 Galilee
followed by 6:30PM
Brunch
28 29 30
24
Office Closed

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Children's CHILDREN'S
Ministry CHURCH

Room 208 following
Children's Message

Week 1 Week 2
"Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz" "David and Jonathan"

Ruth 1-2 1 Samuel 18:1-4
I can thank God I can thank God
for my family. for my friends.

Week 3 Week 4
"Manna" "The Lepers"
Exodus 16 Luke 17:11-19
I can thank God
for food. I can say
thank you.

November 17 November Verse

One Children's Church "I will give thanks to the Lord
service at 9am followed by with my whole heart."
all church brunch in gym! Psalm 111:1

Galilee Youth Ministry

Grow Hour - Sunday 10:15am - Youth Center
Nov. 10 (The Flood) • Nov. 24
galileeumc.org/youth

Important Dates to Remember

YOUTH GROUP SUNDAYS
7-8:30PM

No Youth Group or Grow Hour November 3

Are you interested in reaching out and speaking into the lives
of our youth - become a mentor!

Email:[email protected]
Spots for ReBoot are still available, here is the link:
https://galileeumc.infellowship.com/Forms/429848

Join us on Sunday,
November 24 , 7-8:30 PM

FRIENDSGIVING

Bring a Thanksgiving appetizer or drink to share!

Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex
Led by Bill Johnson
What do you know about how we received the Bible? Would you like to
know more about how it came down through the centuries to us?
The Bible is the source of our understanding about our Christian faith.
This series, How the Bible Came to Be, will provide you with a back-
ground and appreciation of the importance of this great book. Led by
Bill Johnson in the Adult Flex room.

Sundays: Sunday Small Group

10:15am · Room 202
Led by Chris Richter

Tales from the Madhouse – This series imagines discussions with minor characters
in the New Testament: people who encountered Jesus, had the opportunity to be
transformed through him, and – for their own reasons – chose to pass. More broadly,
these vignettes will allow us to explore those things in our own lives, world, and
selves that can keep us from embracing the life God has set aside for us.

Galilee Book Club

Led by Chris Smith, Jennifer Shah & Mario Brathwaite
5:30pm - Adult Flex Room
4th Sunday of each month - Because of
Thanksgiving, we will meet December 8.

Come be a part of the Galilee Book Club, a group of Christians reading
books. We choose one title a month -ali6ngd-htmmeeeat laat nGdaloilpeeenodnistchuessfoiounr.th
Sunday of each month @ 5:30 for a
Contact [email protected] for details and to learn what we
are reading now.

November book is The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes.

Small Groups

Monday Women’s Evening Group

Led by Mary Ann Myers & Jenny Castle
6:30pm - Adult Flex
Join us for dinner and study.

Me, Myself, and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover - Bible Study Book by Jennifer Rothschild
provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group
video sessions of this women’s Bible study that encourages them to clean out the junk in
their minds and replace hidden negative thoughts with positive truths from God’s word.
Words are powerful. Especially the words women speak to themselves. All too often, what
they say to themselves when they lie in bed at night or look in the mirror in the morning
is not even close to the words God wants them to speak to their souls. According to
Rothschild, what we think about often has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives.

Tuesday Group

Led by Pastor Jason Duley
7:00pm - Adult Flex
Join Pastor Jason each Tuesday this fall ....
Genesis - Not simply the first book of the Bible, this
study will explore the family tree of our faith! Some of
the most amazing characters, and some of the most
significant lessons of belief have their roots in these
powerful stories.

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

Small Groups

Women’s Wednesday Morning Study

Led by Emilie Beckelhimer
9:30am - Adult Flex
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important
role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph’s place in the
nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable
lessons for all of us. Join Adam Hamilton as he examines
Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Absent from much of the
biblical narrative, Joseph never spoke a word, but his courageous
actions were crucial to the birth of Christ and God’s salvation plan
for humanity.

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 Romans. 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]

Ordinary People...
...Extraordinary Purpose

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

Do you find it hard to believe that the One who made everything
keeps your name on His heart and on His lips? Did you realize
that your name is written on the hand of God (Is. 49:16)? Perhaps
you’ve never seen your name honored. And you can’t remember
when you heard it spoken with kindness. In this book, Lucado offers the inspiration
to believe that God has already bought the ticket-with your name on it.
Come join other Galilee members as we read and discuss this book on Thursday
mornings.

Thursday Morning Sisters in Christ Study Group

Led by Nancy Epperson
10:00am - Adult Flex
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
September-November we will study John Ortberg’s “Soul Keeping
- Caring for The Most Important Part of You”.
Anxiety. Depression. Fear. Loneliness. These are all symptoms of a
soul that has lost touch with its source of life. Like a flower snipped from the vine,
the soul that is not turned toward God can only wither away.
In Soul Keeping, bestselling author John Ortberg sheds light on the most overlooked,
underrated, and least-understood part of your being. With a workable and relevant
approach, he shows how living the “with God” life isn’t just a good idea--it’s the
only way to find lasting peace and satisfaction.

Thursdays: Bread & Wine Small Group

Small Group will meet Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5, 19
Led by Heather Cox

This small group is limited to 6 participants. If interested please email:
[email protected] for more info. Hospitality doesn’t mean you have to have a
perfect house or a perfect meal. It’s just about being together. Join us as we read
Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes and together
create the recipes included with the devotionals.

Join us as we
CELEBRATE GALILEE

11.17.19

Sunday, November 17

9AM ONE WORSHIP SERVICE
10AM FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH
RSVP at galileeumc.org/events

to reserve your seat!

Save the Date!

Choir Cantata

The Galilee Singers will be presenting "Morning Star" during
worship on Sunday, December 15.

All singers are welcome to join the choir for this performance.
Rehearsal Schedule:

Wednesdays: 8:00-8:30pm
Sundays: 10:00am-11:00am
Contact Jordan Markwood at [email protected]

for more information

Children's Christmas
Musical

Christmas Children's Choir
All children ages preschool - 5th grade are invited to participate

in the "A Night in Bethlehem" production on
Sunday, December 8 at 10:00am.
Rehearsal Schedule:

November 3, 10, 17 and December 1: 9:00am-10:00am
November 24 - Dress Rehearsal 9:00am-11:00am
Contact Bette Jo Gonzales at [email protected]
for more information

MENTAL HEALTH
FIRST AID

What is Mental Health First Aid?

STARTS WITH US

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you
how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental
illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you
the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and
support to someone who may be developing a mental health or

substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

November 2, 2019 ● 8:30am-1:00pm
and November 9, 2019 ● 8:30am-1:00pm

Galilee UMC Multipurpose Room
This course is provided free of charge

Register at: galileeumc.org/events
For more information, call the church office at 703-430-2203

or contact
Deb Harney at [email protected]

Spirit Night Fun-Raiser SPIRIT NIGHT
Tuesday, November 12th ────

DELIVERY ● DINE-IN ● CARRYOUT FUN-RAISER
────
Friends & family, help us raise money for BACKPACK PIZZA
BUDDIES by dining at Manhattan Pizza in Ashburn. ────
SALAD
20% of your total food and drink order will be donated to ────
Backpack Buddies – Galilee Church. SUBS
────
Please mention that your purchase is in support of
Backpack Buddies – Galilee Church. DESSERTS

*No discounts or coupons may be used MANHATTAN PIZZA

43930 Farmwell Hunt Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
703 858 1388
manhattanpizza.com

Tuesday, November 12th
from 4 PM to 10 PM

Registration
is 
open

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year

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

FULL DAY CLASS IS WAITING LIST ONLY

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:

Algonkian ES Countryside ES
Horizon ES WAITING LIST ONLY

Potowmack ES

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

Galilee Christian School               g a  lil5e7e1c.3h7r5i.s7t6ia8n5.org

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 September 2019.

September 2019 Variance YTD 9/30/19 Variance
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $ %
Total Income 82,838 89,377 (6,539) (7.3)% 853,461 887,365 (33,904)(3.8)%

Expenses
Staff 44,675 45,726 1,051 2.3% 405,539 411,526 5,987 1.5%
Operating 33,057 24,533 (8,524) (34.7)% 204,376 244,529 40,154 16.4%
Sub-Total 77,732 70,259 (7,473) (10.6)% 609,914 656,055 46,141 7.0%

Apportionments 8,284 8,938 654 7.3% 85,348 88,736 3,389 3.8%
Mortgage 20,077 20,081 4 0.0% 180,689 180,727 38 0.0%
Sub Total 28,360 29,018 658 2.3% 266,037 269,463 3,426 1.3%
Total Expenses 106,092 99,277 (6,815) (6.9)% 875,951 925,518 49,567 5.4%

ChangeinNetAssets $(23,254) $(9,900) $(13,354) (134.9)% $(22,491) $(38,154) $15,663 41.1%

Memory Cafe

November 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

November 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,

otherwise light snacks & water are provided.

For more information contact Deb Harney at
[email protected]

Location: Madison Room at Lansdowne Woods

Answers to the Most Frequent
Questions about Stephen Ministry®

• What are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers are laypeople trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered
care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re
equipped with caring ministry skills by their congregation’s Stephen Leaders. A
Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that
person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and
spiritual support.

• In what types of situations do Stephen Ministers provide care?
Stephen Ministers provide care to individuals facing difficult times in life—grief,
cancer, divorce, financial difficulties, hospitalization, chronic illness, job loss,
disability, loneliness, a spiritual crisis, or other life struggles.

• How does Stephen Ministry benefit pastors?
Stephen Ministry supports pastors by deepening, expanding, and extending
the caregiving capacity of their congregations. A team of Stephen Ministers,
together with a pastor, can provide ongoing care for more people than the
pastor could provide alone. This also frees pastors to invest more time in other
important ministry areas.

• Do Stephen Ministers care for people outside their congregation?
Yes. Stephen Ministers often provide care for people in the broader community,
enhancing and expanding a congregation’s outreach in a powerful way.

ALTAR GUILD

Did you know that Galilee has an army? It is a silent army and a busy one. It’s a
volunteer army that we call the Altar Guild. They make our sanctuary a great place
to worship God.
The Altar Guild raises wall banners and paraments on the altar to fit the season and
the scripture. They prepare communion and do the clean up afterwards. They water
plants and keep the pews tidy and stocked with tissues, envelopes, giving cards,
pencils, and the all-important Scribble Sheets for Little Methodists.
The Altar Guild also uses natural beauty to glorify God by arranging for flowers on
Sunday mornings. If you would like to give flowers for a birthday, anniversary, special
memory, graduation, birth of a child, or just to honor God,
the Altar Guild can do that. The cost is $35 for a regular
arrangement. Special arrangements may be more. Sign up on
the Connection Card or on the flower calendar located in the
lobby on the column closest to the office. Leave your phone
number and you will be called about the color of flowers you
would like.

For more information about the Altar Guild, you can email:
[email protected].

Galilee has gone bananas!! Through the generosity of the congregation and a
donation of boxes of bananas from The Race For Recovery, Galilee donated 427
pounds of produce to Loudoun Hunger Relief in September! In the words of Jennifer
Montgomery from LHR....”this is awesome!” Thank you!
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
provided, and is helping to increase the health and wellness of the families they
serve. If you would like to join the LHR delivery team contact Kathi Miller at
[email protected].

Apples Garlic Beets Oranges

Carrots Plantains Ginger root

Potatoes Lemons/Limes Onions

Peppers Turnips Yucca

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.

Fellowship

Line Dancing

Mondays and Welcome to all who are interested in exercise and fun!

Fridays Intermediate Class: Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm

No class November 29 Beginner Class: Fridays 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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 Galilee Church
November 21
6:30pm 45425 Winding Road
Sterling, VA 20165

The Men’s Group will be meeting at Galilee to help decorate for Christmas! Join us
as we set up the beautiful Christmas trees in Galilee’s sanctuary and prepare for the
Advent season. We’ll also have Ledo pizza - so come join the fun! We encourage
all men of Galilee (18+) to attend. Bring a friend or make some new ones. All are
welcome!

For more information you may email: [email protected]

Meet the Pastors

REV. JASON DULEY - SENIOR PASTOR
At Galilee, we talk about “ordinary people” and “extraordinary
purpose.” That’s because we believe we’re all just regular people
called to do something beyond the norm. For instance, I’m an
ordinary person—my extraordinary purpose is to shepherd
people in faith, hope, and love.
Everyone has an extraordinary purpose that some time spent in relationship with God
and others can help reveal. I am here to help you discover your extraordinary purpose
and connect your gifts with that purpose.
I invite you to connect with me at Galilee.
[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 // 7:00 - 8:30pm

Monday

Women’s Study Group // 6:30pm

Tuesday

Galilee Praise Project // 7-8:30pm
Discovery Bible Class with Pastor Jason // 7pm
Backpack Buddies Leadership Team - Nov. 12//7PM

Wednesday

Women’s Bible Study // 10:00am
PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am
Galilee Singers (Chancel Choir) Rehearsal // 7:00-8:30pm

Thursday

Men’s Son-Rise Study // 6:30am
Sisters in Christ Bible Study // 10:00am (1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month)
Wesley Ringers (Handbell Choir) Rehearsal // 7:00-8:30pm

The deadline to submit information
for the December monthly bulletin is

November. 15. Please email your
information to the church office:

[email protected]