June 2017 Bulletin

GALILEE CHURCH

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.

Stay Connected

facebook.com/galileeumc

twitter.com/galileechurch

instagram.com/galileechurch

Galilee Church App for iOS or Android
Shop with Amazon Smile and choose Galilee United
Methodist Church as your charitable organization.
Amazon will donate a percentage of your total purchase
to Galilee. Find out more at smile.amazon.com.

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

Center Point

Q: What do furniture and faith have in common?
A: The good life.
I meet people. I guess I have that sort of face or
demeanor, but wherever I go, I end up talking to
people. Recently our family has been going to
Ikea. That’s where I met Carleen.
In several visits to the store, it’s Carleen who
has been at the entrance, greeting people and
answering questions. Carleen is a natural at
making people smile. I believe that whatever
we are doing, whatever our daily work, we can do it as a service to the Lord. Carleen is a
great example.
Carleen has worked at Ikea for thirty years. She’s personable, knowledgeable and helpful.
But that’s not extraordinary; that’s her job. What’s remarkable is how Carleen radiates the
love of God.
Talk with her for a few minutes and you, too, would pick up on a sense of joy and compas-
sion. I asked her, “Why are you so happy?”
“I’m a missionary,” she said.
I listened to Carleen describe her church, her calling, and her work as a deaconness.
(That’s a word from the Greek diakonos, meaning “servant”). Carleen serves the Lord—
wherever she is.
Not just her words, but everything about Carleen declares: “I love the Lord so much that
I’ll do whatever He tells me.”
This is where Irenaeus comes in—not literally into Ikea, but into my mind. Irenaeus
was an early church leader who painted a beautiful image of humanity in this lyrical
statement: “The glory of God is a human being fully alive.”
Carleen—and people like her—testify to the glory and goodness of God. Just like a desk
or a shelf that you might assemble from Ikea, the good life is a work we make from God’s
plans.
You may ask, why does this matter? Whether you work in the halls of power or in a
furniture store, your significance is found in striving to be fully alive, open to God, and
always, always loving people.
You may also ask, did I buy any furniture? I did.

Pastor Jason publishes a new Center Point
each Tuesday on Galilee’s Facebook page.

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 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

Children & Youth

Imagine if the heart of the family and the light of the church partnered together. Our
potential to influence a child would increase significantly. This is the mission of the
ThinkOrange Curriculum, which we use every week during Children’s Church at 9:00 and
11:00.

The theme for summer is “Kids Rock!” Throughout the months of June and July, our
children will be introduced to people in the Bible who did amazing things while they
were still kids. They rocked because they did what God wanted them to do, and our kids
can do that, too!

Our Bible verse for June is

“God made us to do good works!”

-Ephesians 2:10

Sunday School

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

10:15am — 10:55am Discipleship Hour:
Location: Every Sunday at 10:15
Ages: Middle & High School

We’ll be studying the biblical concept of hope. Don’t miss it!

Youth Center

LAST YOUTH GROUP OF THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR!

Youth Water Night

Rising 7th Graders are invited to enter Galilee’s Youth Ministry now!

Sunday, June 4 Everybody loves to play in water! All the youth are invited to
7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth Water Night in the Youth Center!

Wear clothes to get soaked and closed toed shoes

Don’t miss out - bring your friends!

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

Carrots Plantains Ginger root

Potatoes Lemons/Limes Onions

Peppers Turnips Yucca

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.

GROWTH TRACK

June 4, 11, 18 - 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

ARE YOUR KIDS READY?
JULY 17 - 21,
2017  - 9AM-12PM

AGES 3 YEARS - RISING 3RD GRADERS

Gear up for an over-the-top
Vacation Bible School experience,

Maker Fun Factory! 
Kids will learn to look for God's
creativity in the world around

them while having fun with
friends and adult and teen

mentors!

RISING 4TH - 6TH GRADERS

Church is leaving the building
- and we want you to be part

of it!  Join us for a unique
hands-on experience as we
learn about Jesus's love and
serve others throughout the
local Loudoun community!

register now!

galileeumc.org/camps

$30 per child - $45 family maximum

say YES to

PRESCHOOLERS

want to meet

MORE PEOPLE?

Small Groups

Sundays: Friends in Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex
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 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 discover what they believe
and why they believe it.

Today’s Group

10:15am · Multi-Purpose Room

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

Current topics and how to respond as people of Christ.

Parents of Young Children The Bible
(and What’s the Big Picture?)
10:15am · Room 206 -
Led by Kristen Jenkins

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 accessbile for our kids.

Small Groups

Wednesdays: PrimeTimers
11:30am - 1:30pm · Multi-Purpose Room

Led by Ferd Wagner Prime
PrimeTimers is a fellowship and Bible study group that Timers

meets throughout the year. They will be studying the Gospel of

Mark for the next 8 weeks. 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]

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

Groups Off for the Summer

Women’s Monday Evening Study

6:30pm The Monday Evening Women’s Group is taking the summer off.

Wednesday Morning Ladies Study

9:30am - 11:00am The Wednesday morning ladies bible study begins again in the Fall.

Thursdays: Sisters in Christ Study Group

9:30am - 11:30am Sisters in Christ Study Group is taking the summer off.

For more information contact the church office: [email protected]

Ministry Highlights

MISSION TRIP TO THE
CHILD RESCUE CENTRE

& MERCY HOSPITAL
IN BO, SIERRA LEONE

Do you have a medical background? DePcr.o2j7e,c2te0d17tr-ipJadna.t6e,s2a0r1e8
Do you have an education background?
Do you have a passion to serve Christ?
If you answered “yes” to any of these - we might have just the trip for you!

Applications are now being accepted for the December 2017 trip to Mercy
Hospital and the Child Rescue Centre in Bo, Sierra Leone. We are looking for
individuals with medical and education backgrounds and many more gifts and
talents. This trip is uniquely suited to college students wanting to travel during winter
break.

An interest meeting with teleconference capability will be held on July 1st at 10 am.

• Application deadline for this team is July 2.
• For more information on the application process, or to participate in the interest
meeting, contact the Missions Program Manager at:

[email protected]

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
email at [email protected]. You may also find any of
us who wear the blue Stephen Ministry badge on Sunday mornings.

All requests are completely confidential.

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 April 2017.

April 2017 Variance YTD 4/30/2017 Variance
Actual Forecast $ % Actual Forecast $ %
Total Income 117,363 119,316 (1,953) (1.6)% 461,748 433,631 28,117 6.5%

Expenses
Staff 40,872 43,219 2,347 5.4% 161,922 172,875 10,953 6.3%
OtherOperating 18,589 32,689 14,100 43.1% 114,008 139,738 25,730 18.4%
Sub-Total 59,461 75,908 16,447 21.7% 275,930 312,613 36,683 11.7%

Apportionments 11,736 11,932 196 1.6% 46,175 43,363 (2,812) (6.5)%
Mortgage 20,077 20,081 4 0% 80,306 80,323 17 0%
SubTotal 31,813 32,012 200 0.6% 126,481 123,686 (2,795) (2.3)%
Total Expenses 91,274 107,290 16,647 15.4% 402,411 436,299 33,888 7.8%

ChangeinNetAssets $26,090 $11,396 $14,694 128.9% $59,337 $(2,668) $62,005 2,324%%

Memory Cafe Memory Cafe is a supportive place for people with mild to
mid-stage memory loss and their caregivers.
June 10
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

June 12 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

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st Sundays The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls for those in the
June 4 hospital or in need of comfort. Knitters or crocheters are
10:15am - 11:00am 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 OFF until September 17
3rd Sundays 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: June 15

June 15 Join us as we grill the fish we caught June 3! We will have other

6:30pm options for the non-fish eaters! All men are welcome!

Location: Galilee Patio (weather permitting)
or Adult Flex

Contact: [email protected]

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 - June 4 ONLY

Monday

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

Tuesday

Galilee Praise Project // 7:00pm

Wednesday

PrimeTimers Luncheon // 11:30am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal // 7:00pm

Thursday

Men’s Son-Rise Study // 6:30am

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

[email protected]