December Bulletin

SENT

Though he was God, he did not think of

equality with God as something to cling to.

Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
he took the humble position of a slave

and was born as a human being.

When he appeared in human form,

He humbled himself in obedience to God

and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Therefore, God elevated him

to the place of highest honor

and gave him the name above all other names,
that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bow, in heaven
and on earth and under the ea rth,

and every tongue declare that

Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:6-11

December 2015

Welcome

A Message from Pastor Jason New to Galilee?
Dear Friend,
Have you finished your Christmas Let us know you’re here by filling out
shopping? There’s one gift you a Connection Card in worship.
can’t buy, but I don’t want you
to overlook . (And now you’re We’d love to know you better and tell
expecting me to mention God you about ministries and groups that
or Jesus.) Well, yes—but no! I’m
talking about YOU. Yes, you are a may interest you.
gift. You are a gift sent from God
to the people in your life.
Jesus prayed: “As you’ve sent me
into the world, so I send them.”
(John 17:18)
Join us Sundays for the series,
“Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope
at Christmas.” The companion
book and DVD is by Jorge
Acevedo.
Celebrate the season, experience
Christ’s abundant hope, and be
“sent” by God to deliver the gift
of Christmas to those around
you!
In Christ,

Jason Duley, Pastor
[email protected]

Stay Connected

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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]

Backpack Buddies

Backpack Buddies is a self-
funding ministry at
Galilee. This means we rely
on your contributions and
food donations to provide
over 2000 meals to children
every week of the school year.
We spend $500 per week
on milk alone; it is an
infrequently donated item.
If you are wondering what
to donate, shelf-stable milk
is always appreciated!

November was a whuitgheCmubonStchofuotrs,BBaocykpSaccokutBsu, adnddieGs irl
as we partnered
Scouts to collect thousands of pounds of food to
supplement Thanksgiving week and complete our
regular packing. A big thanks to all of these
service-minded boys, girls, and leaders!

Be on the look out for upcoming volunteer opportunities
as Upward Basketball kicks off this winter. We will
need help each week collecting, sorting, weighing and
shelving donations from participants. You can sign up
at the Backpack Buddies website or through Galilee’s
eNews.

From the entire Backpack Buddies team, thank you for
your support in 2015! May you have a blessed Christmas
and a very happy New Year!

Heather Cox, Backpack Buddies Chair | [email protected]

Family Ministry: Kids

Sunday School: Every Sunday at 10:15

10:15am - 10:55am Explore the Bible: Matthew is currently in session.
Location: Learn with us!

Children’s Wing

Galilee is collecting Box Tops
to help Meadowland Elementary,

a Backpack Buddies school!

Neatly trim the Box Tops from
participating products
and

drop them in the collection box
located on the shelf with the
Backpack Buddies food!

A BRAND NEW STUDY
Just for Girls

Beginning January 6 at 4:30pm
Teenage girls will spend time with

3-5th grade girls to study
God’s Word together!

Led by Nancy Hemby, Rachel Hall, &
Julie Logan

Nancy Hemby, Children’s Ministry Coordinator | [email protected]

Family Ministry: Youth

Discipleship Hour: Every Sunday at 10:15

10:15AM — 10:55AM We’re currently studying the book of Matthew.

Location: Youth Center

Winter Retreat & Skiing

Friday-Sunday, Come to the reBOOT winter retreat with us!
January 15-17, 2016 reBOOT is Bible Study, worship, recreation, fellowship, circuits--and
School Holiday in skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing at Whitetail all day Sunday!
observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day on Cost: $200 for skiiing/snowboarding; $150 for snow tubing
Monday, January 18 Includes 6 meals, lodging, retreat programming,
rentals, lift ticket, optional ski lesson, and transportation!
Location: Sign up at galileeumc.org/youth
FINAL Deadline to Sign Up: Sunday, December 6
Skycroft Conference Center

December 20 Youth Christmas Party!
7:00pm - 8:30pm
CELEBRATE LUMBERJACK CHRISTMAS WITH US.
Location: Wear your favorite flannel and come prepared to chop down
trees. (We’re not really chopping down trees, but we are having
fun.)

Youth Center

Rachel Hall, Student Ministry Coordinator | [email protected]

Ministry Highlights

Stephen Ministry Training: Coming January 2016

Galilee Stephen Ministry is thriving and we need you to come
grow with us! Do you like to listen? Do you feel called to walk
with people through their troubles? Would you like to be part of
Galilee’s caring ministry?

In January, we will team with Great Falls UMC to offer training for
new Stephen Ministers. If you are interested and would like more
information please contact Stephen Minister Mickie Stalcup at
[email protected].

Upward Basketball is a recreational league for K-6th grade boys and girls
where: Every child plays · Every child learns · Every child is a winner

Upward’s emphasis is on having fun and practicing good
sportsmanship.

Along with this unique sports experience, your child will receive a t-shirt,
basketball jersey, team photo, magnet, DVD, and end of season award.
You’ll also receive a parent guide for the season.

Player Evaluations: Saturday, December 12 10am - 1pm

First Game: Saturday, January 9
Final Game: Saturday, February 27

All events are held in the Galilee Church Gym.
Online registration available: galileeumc.org/upward
Cost: $125 per child; $20 off for each additional child

Interested in volunteering with Upward Basketball this season? Contact Mike
Strange today: [email protected]

Church Office: [email protected]

The Most Musical Time of the Year

Children's Musical

December 11 · 7pm
December 13 · 10:15am

Lansdowne Woods Performance

December 2 · 7pm

Chancel Choir Concert

December 13 · 7pm

FLASH Dulles Town Center
MOB
December 19 · 5pm

Let’s surprise Christmas shoppers!
Stand up in the food court in your
blue Galilee t-shirt to sing "Joy to the
World" and "Jingle Bells" with other

merry pranksters.
Email

 [email protected] for more details!

Thursday, December 24

5pm · Family Service

Children of all ages remain
in the sanctuary with their families.

7pm · Candlelight Communion Service

nursery provided for children up to age 4

9pm · Candlelight Communion Service

11pm · Candlelight Communion Service

with Pastor Matt Sergent

Christmas Eve at Galilee

Invite family and friends for a memorable celebration.

Small Groups

Sundays: GROWTH TRACK Today’s
Groups
10:15am · Sanctuary · Led by Pastor Jason Duley

If you missed the chance to attend or missed a
class, be sure to go to Growth Track this month!

December 6 - 101: You and God
December 13 - Children’s Musical in the Sanctuary
December 20 - 301: Your Spiritual Gifts
December 27 - No Growth Track

Sermon Series Study Groups

Sundays
for Parents of Young Children
10:15 · Gym · Led by Chris & Rebecca Makowski

Wednesdays
Co-ed Group
7pm · Adult Flex · Led by Tom Dula

Sundays: Today’s Groups

following along with SENT by Jorge Acevedo
10:15am

Where to Find Today’s Groups:
Conference Room
Room 204
Fellowship Hall (Original Building)

Sundays: Explore the Bible

10:15am · Gym · Led by Chris Smith
Learn the same passages that your children are
learning every week!

Sundays: Topical Questions
related to Science & Faith

10:15am · Multi-Purpose Room
Led by Jim Cox & David Turner

Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex · Led by Brad Reck
Studying The Essential Bible Truth Treasury

Celebrate Recovery CReelceobvreartye
at Galilee
Got a hurt, habit, or hang-up? Who doesn’t? You
don’t need to carry it alone. We welcome all adults,
18 years and older, for Christ-centered 12-step
recovery.

Mondays
Co-Ed Step Group
7pm · Youth Center

Wednesdays
Men’s Step Group
7pm · Conference Room

Tuesdays: Covenant Bible Study

7:00pm · Adult Flex · Led by Pastor Matt Sergent

This is a dynamic 24-week study to look at the
biblical concept of covenant as a unifying theme in
both the Old and New Testaments.

Wednesdays: PrimeTimers Prime
Timers
11:30am - 1:30pm · Multi-Purpose Room ·
Led by Pastor Matt Sergent

PrimeTimers meet for lunch and fellowship,
worship, and study. Lunch is provided by members
on a voluntary basis. We are currently studying
selected biblical based lessons from the Upper
Room Disciplines.

Men’s Ministry

Son-Rise Thursday Morning Study

6:30am We’re reading Max Lucado’s Ten Men of the Bible: How God Used
Imperfect People to Change the World.

Location: Holiday Inn - Route 28

Men’s Night Out

December 10 Join us for dinner at Famous Dave’s in the Cascades Marketplace
6:30pm at 6:30pm!

Location: Cascades Marketplace

And get ready for January’s Chili Cook Off: January 21 at 6:30pm
at Galilee in the Multi-Purpose room. Dig out your favorite chili
recipe and see how it stacks up! Or simply enjoy good food and
good conversation with other men of Galilee. The event will be
open to adult (or nearly adult) males.

Additional Info: You’re always welcome to bring friends to events! Pass this info along.
Contact: [email protected]

Women’s Ministry

Women of Galilee Brunch
Saturday, December 5
9:30 – 11:30

featuring

Potomac Falls HS Guitar Quartet
$5 per person

It’s not an illusion – we are dreaming of a magical
Christmas with you! Join us in celebrating the birth of
Jesus with time for friends, laughter, and reflection.

Monday Evening Study

6:30pm Currently studying SENT by Jorge Acevedo. Contact Tessa Selvey
for more information: 571-277-5981.

Location: Adult Flex Room

Wednesday Morning Study

9:00am New members to the class are always welcome! We’re
reading Christmas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: An Advent
Study for Adults by Richard B. Wilkie. Contact Ann Menozzi for
more details.

Location: Adult Flex Room

Thursday Morning Study

10:00am - 11:30am Now studying Companions in Christ - Pt. 1 “Embracing the
Journey: The Way of Christ”. Contact Nancy Epperson for more
details.

Location: Adult Flex Room

Contact: [email protected]

Fellowship

Sea of Galilee Book Club

Saturdays Currently reading The Invitation: A Simple Guide to the Bible by
9:00am Eugene Peterson. We will meet on 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19 to
discuss. Open to all.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Location: Room 203

Prayer Shawl Ministry

December 20 The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls for those in the
Every 3rd Sunday hospital or in need of comfort. Knitters or crocheters are
10:15am - 11:00am welcome, as is anyone interested in learning.

Location: Narthex Conference Room

Ladies Bunco - Christmas Party!

December 6 We will eat, play, and open gifts! Please bring a pot luck dish
2:30pm - 5:00pm to share and a white elephant gift to exchange. For those
unfamiliar with our white elephant gift exchange, it’s a lot of
Location: fun. Bring a wrapped gift--perhaps a “regift”—Christmas themed
or not. Nothing too valuable, past gifts have included a new
crockpot (sale item), a handmade scarf (from a knitter),
Christmas mug set (a regift).

Adult Flex Room

Line Dancing

Weekdays Intermediate Class: Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Beginner Class: Fridays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
No class Dec. 21 - Intermediate Review: Fridays 8:00pm
Jan. 2

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Contact: [email protected]

The Chapel at Lansdowne Woods

A Message from Pastor Matt Everyone Is Welcome!
Dear Friend,
I think—and right about now you Chapel Worship Service:
probably agree—that Christmas Sundays at 10am
is the busiest time of the year.
While I love this holiday, I also 19375 Magnolia Grove Square
know the yearning for peace that Lansdowne, VA 20176
can appear in its long run-up. 703.858.7000 - Office
Yet peace is not the absence of
busy-ness. Peace can be seen
as a quiet escape from activity
or trouble, but genuine peace is
much more than a vacation.
If we look for peace in outward
circumstances, we will most
likely be disappointed. True peace
begins in the heart. It is the spirit
of Christ
Jesus, our “Prince of Peace,”
who dwells there and brings us
comfort and joy, and yes, peace.
No matter how busy you are this
season, I hope you remember
where real peace begins.
In Christ,

Matt Sergent, Associate Pastor
[email protected]

This 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
Celebrate Recovery // 7:00pm
Alzheimer Support Group (2nd Mondays) // 7:00pm

Tuesday

Backpack Buddies Leadership Meeting (2nd Tuesdays) // 7:00pm
Covenant Bible Study // 7:00pm

Wednesday

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

Thursday

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

Saturday

“Sea of Galilee” Book Club // 9:00am

Galilee United Methodist Church The deadline to submit information
for the January monthly bulletin is
42425 Winding Road, Sterling VA 20165 December 11. Please email your
703.430.2203 | galileeumc.org information to the church office:

[email protected]