Volume LII Issue 23
November 19, 2014
For most of us at Galilee, Thanksgiving
is one of the best times of year. We are
accustomed to being thankful all year
because God has been so very good to
our congregation. But it is especially
nice to set time aside each year in a
Holiday that hasn’t quite yet become too
commercial and express our deep
gratitude to our Heavenly Father.
Our next two sermons have that spirit in
mind. Come share with us:
November 23-Brian LaRue preaching
Comparison: Enemy of Thanks-living
November 30-Nick Vipperman preaching
Sowing Generously
On behalf of all your staff at Galilee
Christian Church, have a blessed
Thanksgiving in our Lord!
Faith in God, includes faith in His timing—Neal A. Maxwell
Galilee family,
I wanted to take a minute to address you as Paul often addressed the
congregations he wrote to. He expressed in all of his letters his thankfulness for
their faithfulness, even in letters where he wrote with disciplinary words or
strong correction, he always included words of thanksgiving. I want to thank all
of you at Galilee for your faithfulness! During this season of thanksgiving it is
my prayer that you know you are loved and appreciated. Our family is so
blessed to get to serve alongside such faithful Christians.
The Lord has blessed us richly and we are immensely excited for the plans He
has for our future. If we remain united around our mission of advancing the
Gospel making disciples and serving all . . . then there is nothing we can’t
accomplish for the Kingdom! May you and your family be blessed
and may you collectively return thanks to the One who is the
author of every good, and perfect gift. (James 1:17)
In Christ,
Nick
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We are happy to announce Patty Kimmel has joined
our staff at Galilee working as our new financial
secretary.
She has been training alongside
Brenda Segars who retires soon after 18 years of
secretarial work for our church.
Please take a moment and warmly welcome Patty
to our work next time you see her!
Dr. Freddy Martin travels to our ministry in
Central Mexico, Bethshean Mexico Mission,
February 18 to 27 providing medical care as an
outreach for Christ. Would you be interested in going
to help? There is non-medical work needed, too.
Email Tom Plank: [email protected]
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R.J. Mershon Completes Youth Ministry Internship
Unless you work with our youth ministry, you may never have seen RJ. You missed
something special. We will miss this bright young man and the love and assistance
he brought while working with Brian LaRue since September. He is a real blessing.
RJ has been considering taking up the challenge of more college education and
beginning the strenuous work to become a minister specializing with youth. He just
wasn’t positive God was leading him this way. Well, we at Galilee know no one
better for him to learn alongside than Brian. All of our staff had a great time getting to
know RJ and influencing him as we could, too. Our youth took it easy on him—just
kidding! We have the greatest students.
We wish RJ God’s very best as he returns to his home in Florida. O yes, we almost
forgot to mention. RJ has decided to become a youth minister.
Serve the City takes applications for service!
Volunteers will team up in Spring 2015 to tackle projects large and small
across our county to serve the people of Jackson County. Galilee
Christian Church and our Serve the City project’s goal is to reach out
and impact in a powerful way. Help us find ways to serve others in
Jesus’ Name.
All projects must be small enough for a team to complete in four hours
or less. Each individual or business should provide materials needed,
however scholarships can be available on a very limited basis.
To have a Serve the City team help with your project, Click Here or
apply by mail or by dropping off your application at our
church offices.
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Recently, members of Galilee’s Handbell Ensemble played as part of Braselton’s community tree
lighting service. Our congregation’s bell ringers are always requested by the city and this year
almost 1000 attended the event. During the evening, several of our ringers were approached with
requests for more information about Galilee. This community outreach is great fun and we never
know how God will use it. Thanks, Ringers. You represent our church and Lord well.
Sunday, December 14, Galilee’s Worship Center will be adorned with
poinsettias given to our church in honor or in memory of friends and
loved ones. Each beautiful poinsettia is $8.
Place your order at our welcome desks or by mail to our church office
by December 1st.
Sorry, orders cannot be accepted without payment.
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Share the Holidays at Galilee!
Nov. 26—No Wednesday Mid-week
Activities (Happy Thanksgiving!)
Dec. 6—Kids Lunch with Santa
Dec. 11—Women’s Ministry
Christmas Gala (Braselton-Stover House)
Dec. 13—Opening Day
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Season
We’re hunting near and far for volunteers to
join us Tuesday, November 25 at 9 AM, a
day filled with holiday cheer as we “deck
the halls” throughout our Galilee campus
for this coming Christmas season.
We also need new and very gently used
ornaments to help us beautify our several
Christmas trees campus wide!
Can you help either way?
Email
[email protected] or call our church
office at 706-367-8072.
Dec. 14—A Christmas Galilee Gathering
Our Musical Christmas Celebration
in One Combined Service
Dec. 14—Galilee’s Christmas Banquet
(right after the musical celebration)
Dec. 14—Kid’s Night of Lights
Lake Lanier Trip
Dec. 24—Christmas Eve at Galilee
6 PM worship with our church family
Dec. 31—No Wednesday Mid-week
Activities Adults & Kids
(Happy New Year!)
Dec. 31—Teen Lock-in: Stars & Strikes
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The Christmas Cottage
Don’t Miss Our Grand Opening Saturday, November 22!
Bring your family and have some fun in a relaxed,
safe Christian environment with THE Santa and
Mrs. Claus. Have your picture taken and get a
4x6 print for just $5.00. Got any furry, four-legged
family members? Santa loves to have his picture
taken with them, too. In the spirit of Christmas
and as a learning experience, Santa asks each
child to bring a can or package of food for
Jefferson’s Food Bank when they visit.
Santa’s Christmas Cottage is generally open
evenings, Monday through Thursday,
Thanksgiving
to
Christmas!
Vi s i t
www.iknowsanta.net for hours and all details.
Spread the word!
Santa’s Cottage is located on our campus at
Galilee Christian Church
(follow the signs)
2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549
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Johnson Mill Homes has rentals available:
Did you know that Galilee Christian Church
provides reduced housing for our church
seniors or for others
as availability allows?
One of our beautiful
duplex units is now
available.
For complete details,
click here.
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TAKEOVER LUNCH
Sunday, November 30
after our worship
please meet in FLC’s gym
Bring some money for lunch and
come eat with us. If you need a ride
we will run our vans.
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Got questions?
Contact: Brian LaRue
706.367.8072 Church
706.248.1251 Cell
[email protected]
Sunday
School
Sunday 9:30 AM,
Middle/High School
Meet in our FLC
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Who:
What:
Middle and High School students.
An amazing weekend of worship, teaching, serving
(packing food and clothing for world missions) and fun.
When: Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11.
We leave right after school Friday at 3 PM.
Where: Gatlinburg, TN
How Much:
First 12 that register on our Galilee Student Ministry app
are guaranteed beds. After that, you’ll need an air mattress.
$75 (Until 11/2/14 sign up plus three fast food meals)
$85 (After 12/2/13 sign up plus three fast food meals)
$95 (After 1/1/15 sign up plus three fast food meals)
$105 (After 1/2/15)
Money is DUE Sunday, January 4.
Please make all checks payable to Galilee Christian Church.
What to bring:
Money for THREE fast food meals, air mattress or sleeping bag, pillow,
clothing, towels, toiletries, Bible, and a pen!
Additional Information:
We are staying with Hamilton Mill Christian Church in a very nice Chalet in Gatlinburg that is multi-level
and sleeps 40+ people; including a pool table/TV/ Etc.
Contact: Brian LaRue 706.248.1251 [email protected] SIGN UP ON OUR GALILEE STUDENT MINISTRY APP
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Backpack Food Ministry for November
Thank you for supporting
Backpack Food Ministry Collection.
We need individual servings of:
Help us support our local police, sheriff
and firemen by treating them to fresh
baked cookies.
Oatmeal & Grits
It’s B.A.R.F* Twin Night
(*Bring A Real Friend and dress like twins)
November 19
Bring a friend and dress like twins!
We’ll gather from 12 to 3 PM Dec. 21 for
lunch and baking fun.
http://goo.gl/AP3tcw
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Register Online:
http://goo.gl/wpX5ek
http://goo.gl/j92fI5
Don’t miss out on this special FREE event.
Just for your little ones!
Only 4 & 5 year olds!
Bring your child and a friend for a Drive-in movie
complete with homemade cars, fresh popped
popcorn and juice boxes.
It all happens Saturday, December 6 3:30 to 6 PM in
our Multipurpose Chapel.
Have your child wear something comfy for:
The Polar Express Drive-in Movie!
December 6 at 11 AM
Children and parents, come meet Santa
and Mrs. Claus in our Family Life
Center. Have your photo taken and eat
a hotdog lunch, share in a sing-a-long
and do much more with the BIG GUY!
http://goo.gl/GAaCO9
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Got questions? Contact our Directors: Andy or Christina Albea,
at 706-352-0305 or 706-352-0266 via email at [email protected]
Play. Fun. Sports!
We're using VolunteerSpot to organize
Servant’s Heart Concessions volunteers.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot:
http://vols.pt/if69Vo
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's that easy - you DON’T need to register an account or keep a password on
VolunteerSpot and they email you to remind you when you volunteer to work!
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gccupwardsports
The Expectation of God Moments!
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Thanksgiving Brunch
Preschool Chapel is Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 AM and
following that is our Thanksgiving Brunch in fellowship hall.
Our menu is sausage and egg casserole, grits, fresh fruit and
pumpkin bread. Galilee preschool has so much for which to be
to be thankful and we hope all families can attend Tuesday to
help us express our thankfulness.
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Angels Watching Over Me…
Can’t come? Please find
a replacement.
Got questions? Contact Andy Albea.
Thank you so much!
Look for our next issue
—your ministry really matters!!!
Infants
Toddlers
Desk
11/23
11/30
11/23
11/30
Susan Kenworthy & Lilly Fleeman
Conrad & Hilda Lavender
Kendra Giddens & Alyssa Estes
Sandy Fountain & Ginger Weldon
11/23
11/30
Abbie Vipperman & Mary Harris
Wanda Massey & Wendy Sims
Wednesday,
December 3, 2014
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Latest Stats, Figures and Stuff...
Worship with us every Sunday!
Sunday School—9:30 AM
Worship in our
11/05
11/09
11/12
11/16
S.S. Attendance
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192
—
192
Worship Attendance
—
755
—
625
Wednesday Evening
315
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311
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General Fund
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$13,634.52
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$14,236.82
Building Fund
—
$1,762.00
—
$1,241.00
$681,617.23 General Fund Received to Date
$655,263.58 General Fund Needed to Date
$153,263.58 Building Fund Received to Date
Worship Center—10:30 AM
Family Life Center—10:30 AM
$137,354.63 Building Fund Needed to Date
$42,478.43 Balance on Worship Center Loan
$34.997.00 150 Challenge to Date
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