Volume LII Issue 25 December 17, 2014 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! - Luke 2:14 I want to take a moment in this year-end Caller to simply say, “thank you.” We appreciate you all so much, Galilee people are truly special and it is a joy to minister alongside you. We have accomplished so much this year. Serve the City, SOAR Bags, 100’s of meals served, worship services that glorified Jesus and we’ve seen many; nearly 90 people, make decisions for Christ. You are all a special part of the legacy in Christ we are building at Galilee. I’m already getting excited for 2015; it is going to be a BIG year. Lord willing we will break ground on a new education wing that will allow us to bring in our adult classes from temporary classrooms and locate all of our children in one wing of the church. We are going to need you to help with this, both in prayer and financially. We begin 2015 in the best way possible, with a dedicated week of prayer and fasting, please participate alongside me. Again, we need all of us! Let’s continue to walk faithfully with the Lord, let’s stay on mission together, let’s not allow the evil one to infiltrate our midst. God bless you all as we advance the Gospel, make disciples and serve all! From Nick, Abbie, Gus, Bliss and Charlotte Merry Christmas! Monday, January 5 Sunday, January 11 Join us for a week long journey of prayer and fasting, Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11. What is fasting and why should we as a church participate in it? Fasting is abstaining from food for a specified amount of time to focus on prayer. Fasting brings us closer to God because it’s a choice, not a requirement. How do I fast/how long? That is a personal decision for you to make. It can be for the entire week, from sun up to sun down, or from a particular meal each day. Be mindful of your personal health as you make this decision. The idea isn’t to risk your health (a gift from God) but to draw closer to Him through prayer. We will all gather together to break our fast with communion in the multi-use chapel and with our pancake and sausage breakfast in our Life Center Sunday, January 11 during our Sunday School hour. (There will not be Sunday School that day). Look in your bulletins Sunday, December 28 and January 4 for more information. So many of us have held a Bible in our hands with red letters found within. Those red letters mark the words spoken by Jesus. Christianity has taken on many different paths and forms through the years but what would "our faith" look like if Christ followers lived out those red letters consistently? Over the first half of 2015 at Galilee Christian Church, we will explore nearly all the red letters of Jesus' teaching and learn how we can truly hear His words and abide by them. We will learn to "build our house on the rock" and abide in Chri s t’s teac hi ngs . Thi s new s eri es , Red Letter Christians, begins January 4, 2015. 2015 The Book of Revelation can be confusing. When you open its pages you are surrounded by a world filled with beasts, dragons, angels, demons and even a slain lamb. So how does anyone make sense of all these images and how are all these difficult passages to be handled? And why should we apply a book so shrouded in mystery to our everyday lives as followers of Jesus? In this new Wednesday night series at Galilee, let’s explore general themes, difficult passages and points of application in Revelation. We begin Wednesday, January 14 at 6:45 PM. From the Elders… At Galilee, our elders want to be accountable to every member. We want you to know we have recently considered and approved some very needed projects. Our goal is to periodically inform you with updates and information on these and future projects as we can. Projects recently approved were painting our lower wall sections in our Family Life Center. We have also approved painting our drive-through "Portico" ceiling at our Worship Center. We are in the process of replacing our "can" lighting in our Worship Center. The reasons are these lights were constantly burning out and underpowered and were impossible to adjust or aim. We are replacing 1000 watt bulbs with LED lighting that is much more energy efficient, cooler and brighter. We will also be able to use coloration in our lighting with more even coverage throughout our stage area and still be able to direct our lighting automatically anywhere. In the past, we have had to rent a 40 foot extension ladder and scissor lift and an individual (usually Don) had to go to the top of the worship center to replace the cans and bulbs. In order to add these new lights, licensed and qualified electricians did the needed rewiring. We requested three bids from vendors. One turned us down because our budget was too small, one promised a design but never presented a bid, and one met with us repeatedly; designed the system to our specific needs, and is providing us a "turn key" job. We expect to have all completed before Christmas Eve. Thanks go out to our Galilee family who approved the budgets for 2012, 2013, and 2014. Monies for our lighting project are not coming from our general account but from our Contingency Fund budget approved these last three years. God continually blesses us at Galilee and we thank Him. DECEMBER ACTIVITIES Sunday, December 21 It’s our Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! Come to our LaRue home 6pm-8:30pm (685 Sewell Mill Rd Danielsville, GA 30633) Details: Wear your Ugliest Christmas Sweater and come out for some food, games, and fun. @galileestudents Wednesday, December 31 It’s a New Years Lock-in. @galileestudents Got questions? Contact: Brian LaRue 706.367.8072 Church 706.248.1251 Cell [email protected] Cost is $25 and we meet at Galilee at 9pm to return at 7 AM. We reserved Stars and Strikes (Dacula) for this awesome night. There’s unlimited bowling, unlimited laser tag, unlimited bumper cars, video games on free play and much more. Get all details and sign up at our Galilee Student Ministry App! Sunday School Sunday 9:30 AM, Middle/High School Meet in our FLC 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 who register at our Galilee Student Ministry app are guaranteed beds. After that, you’ll need an air mattress. $85 (plus three fast food meals) $95 (After 1/1/15 to sign up plus three fast food meals) $105 (After 1/2/15) Money is DUE Sunday, January 4. Please make all checks 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] REGISTER ON OUR GALILEE STUDENT MINISTRY APP! Backpack Food Ministry for December Thank you for supporting our Backpack Food Ministry Collection. We need individual servings of Mac Mac--n-Cheese & Ramen noodles Support our local police, sheriff and firemen by treating them to fresh baked cookies. We’ll gather from 12 to 3 PM, December 21 for pizza lunch and baking fun. http://goo.gl/AP3tcw http://goo.gl/zG1lIF Friday Night Live turns 1 year old in January. So on January 30, 2015 let’s have a FREE Friday Night Live. Live We’ll dive into the subject about the force of temptation and how strong it is. We’ll look at how Jesus took on this challenge and how we can also fight off temptations just like Jesus did. And yes, you too can dress like a Jedi. (Mr. Andy will be!) January 18, 2015, let’s have a fun SACK Event; Pizza and a Movie. We’ll enjoy a pizza party and watch Toy Story all here at Galilee. Cost is $3 per child and is open for all kids K-5th grade. Invite a friend. Come join the fun! http://goo.gl/7ZPyaT 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! Register Now SPRING UPWARD SOCCER For Boys & Girls in Pre-k through 8th Grade Register online at: http://goo.gl/lcqvjN Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gccupwardsports The Expectation of God Moments! Merry Christmas Galilee Preschool Christmas celebrations began Thursday, December 18 in our multi-purpose chapel. We had a very special guest tell our children The Real Christmas Story. Everyone learned Christmas songs to share with their parents. Then after our program, our students went back to classrooms for a wonderful pizza Christmas luncheon and more “up close” time with Santa! Galilee Preschool wishes everyone a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 Bryant Cox Chessie Laird Anita Hayes McKayla Daugherty Karen Dressler Lilly Grace Canupp Avrie Crum Larry Schmidt Claire Puckett Gracie Thompson Merle Thompson Vicki Hart Suzanne Stepps Daniel Goodwin Samuel Goodwin Jamie Halferty Carol Howard Lisa Maddox Sammie Smith Joan Perry Scott Kirkham Sara Adams 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 Helen Adams Walker Holman Katlyn Smith Everett Martin Dianne Pruitt Jackie Johnson Patsy Tillman Sarah Kate Giddens Alan Greyling Betty Perkins Sarah Trippe Riley Chaisson Henry Asbury Tess Holloway Sadie LaRue Gloria Martin Kyndal Quiggle Chris Begina Addie Grace Payne Dewey Johnson Bill Nowicki John Ayers 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 Gracie Federspiel Ashley Martin Emily Eager Jolene Daniel Rett Hemphill Sharon Jackson Nancy Harris Bella Williams Luke Mobbs Bradley Holder Kelli Potts Gabe Purcell Erma Groover Coleman Balkcom Glen Hacker Alan Sledge Ethan Smith Ethan Storey Laken Jones Forrest Garner Lavern Pethel Rob McDonald 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 26 26 26 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 James Phaturos Julie Walker Kevin Bare Aiden Adams Mike Holloway Benny Tompkins, Jr Charlie Brooksher Laine Hall Stephanie Elrod Regina Perkins Bryce Jenkins Paula Harris Ginger Weldon Stephen Williams April Hannas Kristen Reed Larry Dinkins Teresa Smith John Swaim Lizzie Blackmon June Hall Jennell Hutchins 7 7 8 8 Billie Black Abby Begina Sidney Garner Addie Odom 14 14 16 16 16 Dan Tillett Theresa Rush Mary Brock Rachel McDonald Melissa Kirkham 21 21 21 22 Lounell Bell Kinsey Wilder Forrest West Beverly McDonald 30 30 31 31 31 Jack Phillips C. C. Reeves Madison Rowley Greyson Alexander Alyssa Adams Your kind expression of sympathy is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated. The family of Josie Helen Hunnicutt Dear Galilee Church Family, My deepest appreciation for your outpouring of love since my diagnosis and surgeries for cancer. Your cards, calls, food, visits and prayers have been so uplifting and encouraging to me and also to my son Bob, who is fighting a third infection, and recent hospitalization. What a blessing to belong to this wonderful Christian family. Lovingly, Carolyn Baldwin Memorials in Memory of In Memory of Charles Corbett Shirley Ruth & Jimmy Johnson Flora & Dewey Copeland Given by: Ruth Johnson In Memory of Martha Voyles Given by: Betty Williams In Memory of Larry Goodnight Given by: Connie Porter Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live... ...even though he dies.” - John 11:25 Angels Watching Over Me… Can’t come? Please find a replacement. Got questions? Contact Andy Albea. Thank you so much! —your ministry really matters!!! Infants 12/21 12/28 01/04 Sarah LaRue & Cindy Courtney Deanna Glenn & Johnette Bennett Teresa & Jordan Phillips Toddlers 12/21 12/28 01/04 Julie & Savannah Walker Chelsey Potts & April Toney Mark & Christine Whiddon Desk 12/21 12/28 01/04 Michael & Marie Tinsley Tim & Alyssa Wilson Donna Shope & Sloan Laughman Look for Our next Issue in the New year Look for our next issue Wednesday, January 07, 2014 Click here for previous issues. Latest Stats, Figures and Stuff... 12/7 12/14 S.S. Attendance 171 152 Worship Attendance 624 613 General Fund $21,223.96 $12,315.33 Building Fund $3,435.00 $2,940.00 $739,805.98 General Fund Received to Date $745,112.01 General Fund Needed to Date $163,585.80 Building Fund Received to Date $146,386.13 Building Fund Needed to Date $31,134.29 Balance on Worship Center Loan $37,232.00 150 Challenge to Date
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