April 2016 Bulletin

And just as Christ was raised from the
dead by the glorious power of the
Father, now we also may live new lives.
Since we have been united with him in
his death, we will also be raised to
life as he was.

Romans 6:4-5

April 2016

Welcome

A Message from Pastor Jason New to Galilee?
Dear Friend,
Easter is the holiest day of the Let us know you’re here by filling out
Christian calendar. But is it a Connection Card in worship.
important? Are our lives really
transformed by God’s power We’d love to know you better and tell
because Christ died and was you about ministries and groups that
resurrected? Do we feel freer
because of it? Less fearful? may interest you.
More blessed?
Maybe a good way to think about
it is to answer this question for
yourself: How would you feel if
it was you who died—and came
back?
Join us in worship as we roll away
the stone to examine how life is
different on this side of the empty
tomb. Our sermon series will be
supplemented by Max Lucado’s
book “It’s Not about Me.”
In Christ,

Jason Duley, Pastor
[email protected]

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You can watch and listen to
sermons online at galileeumc.org

No experience is necessary to help the audio/visual team! A normal
Sunday morning requires two or three volunteers. Learn to use
the digital sound board, produce a live video feed, and project the
“words on the wall” for hymns. We’ll teach you everything you need
to know. If interested, contact [email protected]

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Is hospitality one of your gifts? Volunteer to be a greeter or help
organize Galilee’s Fellowship Time between services.
Email Mickie Stalcup for information:
[email protected]

Small Groups

Sundays: GROWTH TRACK

10:15am · Sanctuary · Led by Pastor Jason Duley
April 3: You and God
April 17: Your Spiritual Gifts

Sundays: Today’s Groups Today’s
Groups
following along with It’s Not About Me by Max
Lucado· 10:15am

Where to Find Today’s Groups:
Room 3 (Original Building)
Fellowship Hall (Original Building)

Sundays: Explore the Bible

10:15am · Room 204 · Led by regular participants

Reading and discussing the same Scriptures that
the children and youth are studying in Explore the
Bible.

Sundays: Friends in Faith

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

Small Groups

Sundays: Lenses of Faith

10:15am · Adult Flex Room · Led by
David Turner & Jim Cox

This month, we are looking at popular culture through
the lens of faith. We’re beginning a study on Star Wars
and the Gospel. This class is for those interested in not
just the Hollywood thrills, but the film’s themes of fallen
heroes, redemption, and combatting evil.

Celebrate Recovery

We welcome all adults, 18 years and older, for Christ-centered 12-step
recovery. Ask Chris for more information: [email protected].

Mondays · Co-ed
Worship & General Meeting
7pm · Youth Center

Wednesdays · NEW & Open to Newcomers!
Men’s Step Group
7pm · Conference Room

Saturdays · Reading a new book in April
Book Group
Three Simple Rules by Rueben Philip Job
9am - Conference Room

Wednesdays: PrimeTimers Prime
Timers
11:30am-1:30pm · Multi-Purpose Room
Led by Ferd Wagner

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

Wednesdays: Evening Study Group

7:00pm-8:30pm · Adult Flex Room · Led by Tom Dula
Topical book study and discussion group

You are invited to join us for a dinner and concert
benefiting

Interfaith Relief and Backpack Buddies

Saturday, May 7, 2016
Dinner served between 5pm and 7pm

Benefit concert featuring worship leader
and recording artist, Taylor Hart at 7pm

Galilee Church 
45425 Winding Road
Sterling, Virginia 20165

Dinner and concert are provided at no charge.
Donations gratefully accepted.

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

Backpack Buddies

April 15 is a student holiday
and three day weekend.

To serve students over this holiday, we’re doing a special packing to
include an extra box of mac and cheese (three serving box, not single
serve microwaveable). We would love to receive 330 of these boxes
from our congregation, so please be generous with your donations.

We MUST have the food by Tuesday, April 5.
We are committed to providing food that
is NOT EXPIRED and in packaging that is

NOT DENTED or DAMAGED in any way.
Thank you!

Galilee is still collecting Box Tops for
Meadowland Elementary!

Please neatly trim Box Tops and drop
them in the collection box located
on the shelf with the
Backpack Buddies food!

Heather Cox, Backpack Buddies Chair | [email protected]

Family Ministry

Sunday School

Studying the Explore the Bible: Kids Curriculum ·
10:15am-10:55am · Children’s Wing

Moms of Young Children Group

April 9 Brand new group! All moms are welcome! This group is
1:00pm-3:00pm primarily composed of moms with children 18 months and
younger. We’ll be studying Robbie Castleman’s Parenting in the
Pew.

Contact: Contact Kate Henretty for location: [email protected]

New Nursing Mother’s Room: Room 202

Family Ministry at Galilee is always looking for ways to make families feel more welcome
at Galilee. Room 202 is now a space for nursing mothers on Sunday mornings. Please
make yourselves at home!

Heads-Up: Explore the Bible Goes on a Summer Break

Explore the Bible for children and youth will go on a short break for
the following Sundays:

June 19 July 3
June 26 July 10

This gives our volunteer teachers a time to relax and
rejuvenate.

[email protected]

Family Ministry

Discipleship Hour

Studying the Explore the Bible: Students
Curriculum · 10:15am-10:55am · Youth Center

Confirmation Sunday April 24

Confirmation will be at the 9 o’clock service
on April 24. Please come and celebrate our
confirmands during the 10 o’clock hour on
that day. We will have light fare, drinks, and
dessert to celebrate.

Confirmands’ portraits will be displayed in the
narthex. Please sign their photo mattes to
commemorate the day!

Youth Group

Sundays · 7:00pm-8:30pm · Youth Center

We meet every Sunday to play active games
and learn about people, life, and God. Guys
and girls disperse into respective small group
discussion.

Class of 2016 Save the Date
Senior Recognition
May 20, 2016
Everyone who wishes to honor our graduating 7:00pm
high school seniors is welcome to join us for
hors d’oeuvres and dessert on the patio.
RSVP to [email protected]

[email protected]

Summer Camps

Summer Family Mission Trip Rising K-6th
June 17-19, 2016
Summer
leaving at 1pm on Friday, June 17 and returning at Project
4:30pm on Sunday, June 19 Youth

Mini-SPY is a three-day mission experience for Rising K-6th
parents and children in Christiansburg, VA.
The camp is designed to offer mission
opportunities, worship, crafts, games, fellowship,
and much more in the New River Valley area.
 
Where: Fieldstone United Methodist Church
Cost: $60 for parent, $60 for 1st child, $50 for
each additional child in the family.

At least one parent or guardian must attend from
each family.
 
Register at galileeumc.org/events; 50% deposit
is due by May 1st. Balance due by June 1st.

For more information contact Rebecca
Makowski at 703-430-2203 or at
[email protected]

Soccer Camp
June 20-23, 2016

Monday - Thursday · 5:00pm-7:00pm ·
Algonkian Park Recreational Fields · FREE

Learn to play the sport or enhance your skills
with us! Drills, scrimages, and team building
exercises make this camp fun for all!
Register at galileeumc.org/camps

galileeumc.org/camps

Summer Camps

Cave Quest VBS Preschool-3rd
July 11-July 15, 2016

9:00am - 12:00pm · Cost $25 per child
(family max $45)

Gear up for an over-the-top underground
adventure! During our Vacation Bible School, kids
will be grounded in the rock-solid foundation
of God’s love while having fun with friends and
adult and teen mentors!
Register at galileeumc.org/camps

Live Out Loud 4th-6th
July 11-July 15, 2016 K-6th
K-6th
9:00am-12:00pm · Cost $30 per child
(family max $45)

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’ love and
serve others throughout the local Loudoun
community.
Register at galileeumc.org/camps

Afternoon Camps for
VBS/Live Out Loud Week
July 11-15, 2016

DramaKids Superheroes Camp

12:00pm-5:30pm

Students create and perform their own
superhero stories through a series of theater
games and activities! For more details, visit
dramakids.com

Abrakadoodle Art Camp:
“Let’s Get Bugged”

12:00pm-5:30pm

Children bring insects and nature to life in galileeumc.org/camps
2-D and 3-D art forms! For more details, visit
abrakadoodle.com

Women’s Ministry

Monday Evening Study

6:30pm We’re currently studying the book of Mark. Come join us!

Contact Tessa Selvey for more information: 571-277-5981.

Location: Adult Flex Room

Wednesday Morning Study

9:30am - 11:00am New members to the class are always welcome!

We are continuing in Acts by Max Lucado. Contact Ann Menozzi
for more details: [email protected]

Location: Adult Flex Room

Thursday Morning Study

10:00am - 11:30am We are studying A Faithful Heart: Daily Guide for Joyful
Living by Sally Dyck. Contact Nancy Epperson for more details.

Location: Adult Flex Room

Contact: [email protected]

Ministry Highlights

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

April 11 The Alzheimer’s Caregivers
2nd Mondays Support Group is specifically for
7:00pm-8:30pm caregivers and family of people
experiencing dementia. It is
not intended for those afflicted
with dementia (see Memory Cafe
below.).

Location: Room 203

Memory Cafe Memory Cafe is a supportive place
for people with mild to mid-stage
April 9 memory loss and their caregivers.
2nd Saturdays
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

Sight and Sound Theater: Samson

Performance Date: Travel to the Sight and Sound
October 22, 2016 Theater in Lancaster, PA for a
showing of “Samson.”
Please confirm your
attendance by April 1. Contact Larry White at
[email protected] with any
A $75 deposit is due questions. Total cost of the trip
by May 1st. is approximately $140.

Contact: [email protected]

Men’s Ministry

Son-Rise Thursday Morning Study

6:30am We meet every Thursday morning at 6:30am on Route 28. New-
comers are encouraged. We’re currently studying Max Lucado’s
Ten Men of the Bible. Contact: [email protected].

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

Men’s Night Out: O’Faolain’s Pub

April 21 This month’s Men’s Night Out is April 21st at O’Faolain’s Pub in
6:30pm Countryside at 6:30pm.

Location: 20921 Davenport Dr, Sterling, VA 20165

Rebuilding Together & Christmas in April

Saturday, April 30 The Galilee Men’s group will make it “Christmas in April” for an
elderly couple in Sterling Park.

We will be fixing up their home on April 30 in a county-wide
service project sponsored by the non-profit, Rebuilding
Together. This opportunity to serve is open to the entire Galilee
Family. Time slots are available for full or half day shifts.
Register to volunteer at: http://www.galileeumc.org/events/

Pickleball Looking for a new way to get light exercise? We play Pickleball
every Wednesday in the gymnasium. Active adults welcome.
Wednesdays Galilee Gym
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Contact: [email protected]
Location:

Fellowship

Prayer Shawl Ministry

1st & 3rd Sundays The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls for those in need
10:00am-11:00am of comfort. Knitters or crocheters are welcome, as is anyone
interested in learning.

Location: Narthex Conference Room

Quilters Group

2nd & 4th Tuesdays Bring your own projects and sit with us as we work and enjoy
7:00pm fellowship!

Location: Original Building

Ladies Bunco Open to all women!
Adult Flex Room
April 10
2nd Sundays
1:30pm-3:30pm

Location:

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 8:00 - 9:00pm
No class on Friday,
April 29. Multi-Purpose Room

Location:

Contact: [email protected]

Being the Hands & Feet

Stephen Ministry

Life Happens.

We are all blessed with wonderful things in life, but sometimes things
get tough.

· Grief, loneliness, doubts, relationship difficulties, loss of a job,

or divorce

· Hospitalization, terminal illness, loss of a loved one, or feeling

overwhelmed

Galilee Stephen Ministers are here to care. We are...

· Trained members of our congregation and part of Galilee’s
pastoral caring ministry

· Completely confidential; not here to tell you how to
feel or what to do.

· Here to listen, care, encourage, and accept without judgment

If you think you or someone you know could benefit from a Stephen
Minister, please talk to Ann Kuo, one of our Stephen Leaders.

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.

Contact: [email protected]

Being the Hands & Feet

ERT Training

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Early Response Teams respond in the wake of a disas-
ter after first responders have completed their work.
Typical deployments are 3-5 days and work includes
clearing debris, needs assessments, and repairing
damaged homes. No particular skills are needed.
Please email [email protected]
if you are interested in the following local trainings:

Date: Saturday, May 21 – 8am-4pm
Place: Centerville UMC, Centreville, VA

Date: Saturday, May 21 – 9am-5pm
Place: Braddock Street UMC, Winchester VA

Costa Rica Mission Trip

June 26 - July 6, 2016

Calling all adventure-seeking missioners! Think you
may be stuck in an all too ordinary comfort zone?
Have you thought about what extraordinary plans God
may have for you? Maybe it’s a Costa Rica Mission Trip
this summer—being the hands and feet of Jesus and
going out to do what God is calling you to do! We’re
inviting those ages 15+ for a week of hard work, fun
fellowship, and much Christian love in another
language. Intrigued?

Contact Jennifer Shah at
[email protected] or 703-994-1238.

Contact: [email protected]

Registration is now open for the
2016 - 2017 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.

We are excited to announce our addition of
a full-day Kindergarten class for the
2016-2017 school year.

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

GCS offers after school care 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

The Chapel at Lansdowne Woods

A Message from Pastor Matt Everyone Is Welcome!
Dear Friend,
Galilee’s Grow Hour, the period Chapel Worship Service:
between Sunday services when we Sundays at 10am
meet in small groups, has been a
great blessing to our church. Did you 19375 Magnolia Grove Square
know that the Chapel has a Grow Lansdowne, VA 20176
Hour too? At Lansdowne, we meet 703.430.2203
after worship in a small group that
wrestles with this faith of ours. We
ask intriguing and often difficult
questions about our faith. Beginning
on April 10th, we will tackle questions
that pop up when people are being
skeptical. We will discuss questions
such as: Can only one religion be
true? Why is there suffering and
evil? Was Jesus’ resurrection real?
And how about this one: Why do
Christians disagree about so many
things?
If you are still looking to find your
place in the Grow Hour, know that
we also have a Grow Hour at the
Chapel We begin April 10 from
11:45 to 12:45. We would love to
welcome you!
In Christ,

Matt Sergent, Associate Pastor
[email protected]