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www.galileechurch.net DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014

The Newsletter of Galilee Church

Christmas Serv ices & Events December 1

10:20am - Build an Advent Wreath Please register with Katie Freer. See page 12.

December 8 10:30am - Christmas Pageant

Cookie Walk immediately following pageant 6:00pm - Christmas Caroling

December 15

5:00pm - Candlelight Festival of Lessons & Carols

December 22 6:30pm - Crossroads & 40th St. Campfire & Caroling

(Youth Groups)

December 24 - Christmas Eve Services 3:30pm - Family Service

5:00pm - Contemporary Service with Holy Eucharist

8:30pm - Candlelight Service

with Holy Eucharist Prelude begins at 8:30pm, Service begins at 9:00pm

December 25 - Christmas Day Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:00am

St. Andrew’s Chapel

CHURCH OFFICE

HOLIDAY HOURS The church office will close at noon on Tuesday, Christmas Eve and reopen Thursday, January 2, 2014. This means all contributions for 2013 must be mailed (postmarked) in by December 31, 2013. They can also be delivered to the office by December 24 before noon.

Lessons & Carols The Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Christian worship celebrating the birth of Jesus that is traditionally followed at Christmas. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music . Please join us Sunday, December 15th at 5:00pm to experience this inspirational service.

NEW TIME

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messiah

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_carol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hymn


Galilee Caroling

CIRCLE MEETINGS

The Alice Rueger Circle will meet on Dec. 3rd at 10:30 at the home of Sandra Baylor. Her address is 420 Linkhorn Drive #16 (Seldon Hall).

WOMEN OF GALILEE

MEETINGS

December 3, 2013

January 28, 2014

February 25, 2014

March 25, 2014

April 22, 2014

May 27, 2014

Bring some

bells, cheer

& smiles.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Sponsored by Galilee Koinonia Groups

5 - 8 pm

Bring cookies (2 or 3 dozen) or Christmas Candy to be shared with each home we visit. Come for a light dinner (no charge) and be ready to carol at 6 pm. Please sign up in commons area, or office or contacts below so we know how many people will be at dinner. We will distribute lists and give assignments when you arrive. Contact Kathy Kent at 409-6995 or Pam Everett ([email protected]) 422-2464 if you have questions.

No One Dies Alone Galilee is seeking volunteers for a new ministry opportunity: No One Dies Alone. This ministry will partner with the new Westminster-Canterbury@Home Hospice program—NODA (No One Dies Alone). Volunteers who have compassion and a desire to be with people (in shifts) as they pass away will be given training and support. Please contact Anne Rainey at 757-496-0091 or [email protected] if you are interested or desire more information.

NEWS

Do you have a

ministry or group at

Galilee that you

would like to share

information about on Facebook? If you

would like to share your information on

the Galilee Facebook page, please

contact Ruth Wilkins at 428-3573 or

email her at [email protected].

2014 VESTRY SLATE OF NOMINEES The Vestry is pleased to announce the list of eight (8) nominees for Vestry Elections in 2014. The are: - Polly Altizer - Debbie Brady - Richard Corner - Ben Davenport - Sally Kitchin - Tom MacAfee - Skip Morrison - Nancy Scoper The election will take place at the Annual Meeting on January 26, 2014. As usual voting will be for four (4) positions. Information about the nominees will be coming to you in a variety of ways. They include: email; separate mailing; bulletin inserts; (TV) monitor; poster board; and a "Meet the Nominees" session just prior to the voting. We encourage you to get to know your slate of Vestry nominees! Jerry Kent


PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE

it’s a POTLUCK

Last year there were so many wonderful dishes that it was hard to decide how to fill a plate and not have it overflow! To assure an even assortment, please bring accordingly: If your last name begins with: A-H Bring a Main Dish; I-P Side Dish or Salad; Q-Z Dessert.

An Invitation to All Women of the Church……SAVE THE DATE!An Invitation to All Women of the Church……SAVE THE DATE!An Invitation to All Women of the Church……SAVE THE DATE!

January 14, 2014 6:00pm in Tucker Hall

with speaker Gina Parcells

Our pot luck dinner last winter was such a success that we decided to do it again! We are very excited to welcome Gina Parcells as our featured speaker that evening. She is familiar to many of you, as a former leader of the women’s Bible study group. Gina is a dynamic Virginia Beach “local” who loves tennis, “Cheers,” Clemson, the beach, her 3 kids, and God…not necessarily in that order. She is a math teacher extraordinaire at First Colonial High School who encourages kids to love math and trust its processes. Her passion for teaching extends to us on Tuesday, January 14th as she encourages us to love God and trust His processes. She has quite a story to tell, and we are honored to have her.

Questions, please call Cheryl Jordan at 428-1023 or email [email protected].

There is no charge for the event. Call the church office with your reservation at 428-3573. A sign-up sheet will

also be available on Sundays as well as in the Gift Shop. Guests are welcome with a reservation.

MEN’S PRAYER

BREAKFAST Children’s Song Jesus Came For Love Oh Jesus born in Bethlehem in someone’s cattle stall Why did you come to this old world? “I came with love for all” But Jesus born in Bethlehem Men were not kind to you Why didn’t you wait till they were good? “Love wouldn’t have then been true.” O Jesus born in Bethlehem For this there’s something due. Just use my mind, my life, my love for all to find you through. MPB Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

MEN’S

RETREAT -

FEB. 21-23 This year’s Men’s Retreat will be at Silver Beach Camp (just over the Bay-Bridge Tunnel) on February 21-23. Our speaker will be Fr. Tom Furrer, the rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Tariffville, CT. More information will follow soon!

Marie Clunan –Day of Healing Prayer

Rev. Peter Prosser with Marie Clunan & Ian

McCarthy.

ANNOUNCING

Alton Leigh Moxley 6 pounds 8 ounces 18 3/4 inches October 29,2013

Alton’s parents are Amy Leigh Gray Moxley and her husband, Greg Moxley. Proud Grandmother, Yvonne Gray.


CANCER

SUPPORT Cancer support is still available for those whose lives have been touched by this dreaded disease. Due to the request and needs of most people, we stopped meeting in groups and just meet with individuals or family members. We are willing to meet on your terms. We are flexible and will make phone contacts, home visits, have you in our home, meet for tea, come to the hospital,…) Whatever is the most comfortable place for you and your loved ones. Cancer is not the end! There is HOPE! We offer hope, support, compassion, humor, and prayer. Both of us have been the patient and the caregiver and feel we can actually say, “We understand”! Please contact us if you would like to have support. You do not have to go through this alone. Bruce and Anne Rainey 757-496-0091 or [email protected]

PETALS

Dan Proulx found out we had three members in Virginia Beach General and decided to make some hospital calls. Following his visit, he sent an email telling about the unusual connections that took place. When he visited the first person, he realizer her son had been in the same Boy Scout Troop as his son! She was pleased to hear him say what a smart young man he remembered her son to be! The second visit was to a member who attends the same 8am service he does. She and her husband usually sit in the row behind him every week. His third and final visit was to a man that was from Amsterdam, NY where Dan was born!

VESTRY

NOMINATION &

ANNUAL MEETING Look for the Vestry Nomination information the week of December 9th. The information will be coming by mail, email, bulletin insert, and at the church in the commons area so you will be sure to see it. Find out who is running for Vestry and more about each one of them. You can meet them personally at a Meet & Greet after every service on Sunday, January 19, 2014. On Sunday, January 26th, we will have the 8:00am service and a 9:30 combined service. The Annual Meeting will be held immediately after the 9:30 service. Our Oyster Roast will follow the Annual Meeting in Jordan Hall. Please plan to attend and join in fellowship.


SPECIAL RECOGNITION Galilee Church wishes to thank the following individuals for memorial donations made in the last month.

In Memory of Barbara Rabon Gloria Clement

In Memory of Winston Davis

Roger & Nancy Brandt Carol Shanaberger

Steven & Sandra Shanaberger

In Memory of Bill Blake Joan Bamberg

Amsbry & Elizabeth Brooks, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. John A. Byrd

Jane LeCompte-Evans Lewis & Martha Goode, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Newell Carolyn Obrecht

John & Virginia Riopelle Mr. & Mrs. R. Dawson Taylor

Catherine Small

In Memory of Sally Smith

Mr. & Mrs. George Y. Birdsong Jane LeCompte-Evans

Lewis & Martha Goode, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lyons, Jr.

Joyce Nash Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Ritter, Jr.

P.C. Rountree R. Carter Scott, III & Ann Scott

Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Sims, Jr. John & Virginia Syer

Mr. & Mrs. R. Dawson Taylor Vincent Thomas

In Memory of Bill Braithwaite

Chandler Dennis Annie Lou Doster

Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Savage

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

Tucker Hall

It's time again for our great big "Cookie Exchange" - the annual COOKIE WALK! For those who are new to this event, it is a fun experience for the whole family. As you enter Tucker Hall, you will receive a box to carry with you as you "walk" down aisles of hundreds of homemade holiday cookies. You pick what you'd like - 5 gingerbread men, 3 chocolate chip, 2 reindeer faces, 7 pecan sandies, etc. At the end of the "walk" your box is weighed for purchase. Cookies sell for $8/lb. and it's all for a very worthy cause. Proceeds benefit the John Jordan Transportation Fund at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, enabling residents to purchase bus passes and providing other means of transportation to get to their jobs, medical appointments, and the like. Our support will help the JCOC residents attain their goal of regaining independence in our community.

We count on YOU to make this another successful year, and we hope everyone will consider baking several dozen cookies to have available for purchase that day. Please involve your children and grandchildren in holiday baking, so that they may experience the joy in helping support those less fortunate. The Cookie Walk funding is limited only by the number of cookies we have available for sale, so please be generous with your baking! Donations of cakes and pies are also welcomed, and will be priced individually. Please deliver your homemade cookies to Tucker Hall kitchen on either Friday, December 6th or Saturday morning, December 7th. Then, please enjoy the Cookie Walk on Sunday as Tucker Hall is transformed into a sea of delectable cookies! Please contact Maggie Simmons, chairman, at 469-4489, or email [email protected] for more information, or if you would like to volunteer on Saturday 12/7 or Sunday 12/8.

TRANSFER IN Linda Pascarosa Jacque Anthony Kate Elizabeth Bonner

The Parish Regis ter TRANSFER OUT The Kunes Family Carl & Mary Lou Morris Buzz & Lee Gallien

mailto:[email protected]


Caroling 4th & 5th Graders come spread Christmas cheer as we go caroling again this year. After the caroling dinner, we’ll take to streets with songs and treats for our neighbors. Be sure to bring cookies to share, and winter coats to wear. 5:00pm-8:00pm on December 8th for pizza dinner and caroling.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

December 1 - Advent Wreaths

December 7 - Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 8 - Christmas Pageant

December 8 - 4th & 5th Grade Caroling

December 29 - No Sunday School

January 12 - 4th & 5th grade Movie Night

January 26 - Jump Castle @ Annual Meeting

February 7 - Father & Daughter Dance –BEACH LUAU

Christmas Pageant

Children ages 2 to 12th grade have roles in the pageant. Please

sign-up early so assignments can be made and extra

costumes sewn if needed. Registration form can be found on

page 8.

Nov. 27th: Last day to sign-up

Dec. 5th: Speaking Roles Rehearsal

6:00 pm-7:00pm Jordan Hall

Dec. 7th: Only Rehearsal for general cast!

9:30am-11:30am Jordan Hall

Dec. 8th: 10:30am in Jordan Hall

Advent Wreaths

Dec. 1 10:20am in Tucker Hall

Sign up by Nov. 25th to participate with the whole family. $15 covers the cost of basic materials and an Advent lesson booklet. Bring your

own greenery and decorations.

4th & 5th Graders bring your friends for a special showing on the big screen. Popcorn, drinks, candy, and pizza will be served. Bean bags, camp chairs, or your favorite floor cushion are all welcome and encouraged. To make sure we have time for the whole movie, we’ll meet from 5:00pm-7:30pm up in KidStuf.

January

Movie

Night

rated: G or PG

Questions? Need More Info?

Contact Katie Freer at 428-3573, ext 22

or [email protected]

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY


FROM THE RECTOR Dear Friends, I was unprepared for the effect that Israel would have on me. Although I went as a minister well versed in the Old & New Testaments, each day I found myself speechless and lost in thought as I stepped into places I’ve studied for over two decades. I have experienced nothing quite so remarkable as standing on the ground where God touched earth, touching stones where we know the feet of Jesus walked…. Before I went to Israel, I was pretty sure that this would be my one and only trip. But having gone to Israel, I already look forward to returning—and taking you with me. Why? Because it will likely accomplish for you what it has done for millions—you will grow in your understanding of your faith, you’ll be strengthened in your faith—and you’ll be renewed. If you’re interested in learning more about a parish trip to Israel, I’ll host an informational meeting on Sunday, January 19th, at 10:20 in Jordan Hall. We’ll look at a tentative plan for a parish trip, I’ll have some rough numbers of the cost—and we’ll have time to answer questions. Parish Administrator After 7 years of faithful service to our Lord at Galilee, Tom Duffey has decided to retire from his position of Parish Administrator at the end of 2013. Many of you have come to know Tom, and you know that we’re losing a great employee. Tom’s combined faith and business acumen have served Galilee well, and I will personally miss his company throughout the week. When you have a moment, please stop by Tom’s office to thank him and wish him well. Last week we hired Tom’s successor, Mr. Henry Conde. Henry’s background is similar to Tom’s, having retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain—he also has a strong business background and, essential for Galilee, he has a strong and lively faith in the Lord Jesus. I look forward to having Henry on board; he will begin on December 2nd and overlap with Tom Duffey for one month. Christmas Eve Last year we started a 3:30 children’s service—with great success. We’ll continue this year, and I encourage families to take advantage of this 30-minute service as an opportunity to focus your children (with a fun and engaging service) on the meaning of Christmas Day—and it’s also a good service to which to invite your friends and neighbors who may not have a church home. Grace and peace, Father Buchanan+


CALL FOR

MENTORS for the residents of the Judeo-

Christian Outreach Center

The Residents of the JCOC You probably know that thirty men and twenty women live at the JCOC with free food and lodging while they get their lives back together. The Grant You might not know that the Diocese of Southern Virginia has given a Seeds of Hope Grant for more than $2,000 to Galilee to help these folks get certified in safe handling of food, personal home care and to get their GEDs by helping them pay for the courses. The Mentors As part of our grant application Galilee agreed that we would offer parishioners the opportunity to mentor the JCOC residents as they go through their courses. The Process Mentors will sit through a training class at the JCOC where they will receive orientation about the process and will meet their residents. Mentors will then monitor their resident’s progress through the few weeks of the course in person, by phone, or by email as they choose. If interested in becoming a mentor, please call Doug Archer at 675-0270.

SAVE THE

DATE

Women’s Women’s Women’s RetreatRetreatRetreat

March 28-30

Father Andy and his flock in the Dominican Republic

JOIN A FOYER GROUP!


WARDENS’ REPORTS I am very encouraged by a number of items moving forward in our church recently. God has blessed us with a fine replacement to Tom Duffey, who has served us faithfully over the past several years and will take a much deserved retirement after December. Our new staff member's name is Henry Conde, and you will begin to see him in the building in early December. You will hear more about both Tom's retirement and Henry's arrival in the coming weeks. The nominating committee presented a wonderful slate of candidates to run for the Vestry during our next elections, and please join me in thanking Cheryl Jordan, Jennifer Fernandez, Ann Malbon, and Jerry Kent for the hard work in assembling such a strong slate. Finally, it appears that we have come to terms to purchase approximately forty feet of land to the north of our property line (into the Cavalier parking lot) to give us a bit of room between our facilities and the homes of our future new neighbors when the property is developed. We have looked at some preliminary plans detailing how to use the additional land, with hopes to keep as many parking spaces as possible within easy walking distance to the church. I thank God for His continued blessing on Galilee! Best regards, Robbie Berndt Senior Warden

As we wind down the year and prepare for Advent and Christmas I am pleased to report no major "must fund"projects remain on our list. Recent activity included: renovation of the 2nd floor classrooms and offices. Please take note of the upgrades to the rooms and the furniture; and the sound system in the sanctuary was upgraded by adding and relocating speakers, adding software to compliment our existing control system. We are still adjusting the sound to make both the voice and music better. Next year we will be looking at much needed restroom renovations, especially on the 2nd floor near the classrooms. Lastly, as Tom Duffy is preparing to retire at the end of December, we should all thank him for his excellent service to Galilee's Maintenance and Repair efforts. Tom has been a superb steward of our monies and has been proactive in identifying and fixing the many problems encountered daily in a facility the size of Galilee Church. Take a minute to thank Tom. Well done! Jerry Kent Junior Warden


Every child has a place at the birth of Jesus! Our pageant will be held Sunday, Dec. 8th at 10:30am in Jordan Hall. Fill out the sign-up form and turn it in by Nov. 27th.

We will have only one rehearsal which will be held on Saturday December 7th. This is to reduce the load on parents and children. Older children with speaking roles will rehearse several times prior to Dec. 7th. Name:________________________________________ Age:__________ Grade:________ Parents:____________________________________ Phone:_______________________________ Email:_________________________________________________________________________ Notes:__________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS

PAGEANT

REGISTRATION

FORM

CIRCLESCIRCLESCIRCLES

ADVENT WREATH REGISTRATION FORM

Come join us in Tucker Hall on Sunday December 1st to get your Advent Season started off right. Gather your family and friends together to learn about Advent, then make your own advent wreath to mark the days of this season of preparation and anticipation. Cost is $15 per wreath for basic materials. You provide your own greenery and decorations. Registration deadline is Nov. 25th.

Name:____________________________________ Phone:_______________________________ Email:______________________________________ Number attending: ____________________ Notes:__________________________________________________________________________


from 5-8 pm Caroling!!!!

We plan to meet at Galilee at 5pm, bringing 2-3 dozen cookies per family or person. We eat dinner together, construct our cookie plates, form teams, and get assignments. Last year we caroled to 95 people. We need YOU and any neighbor or friend that wants to join us. People especially love to see children as well as get cookies.

Please consider a donation in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved

one and help beautify the church with flowers and greens this Christmas.

To ensure that all donations are acknowledged, forms must be placed in

the “Christmas Flowers and Greens” box located in the office during the

week. Forms can also be placed in the Alms Basin at each service but

must be in “Christmas Flowers” envelope provided in pews.

Name of person(s) to be Memorialized: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Name of person(s) in Thanksgiving for: __________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Given by: ________________________________________________________________________

A check made out to Galilee Altar Guild or cash must accompany every order. Forms and checks can be put in the Alms Basin

each Sunday only if in “Christmas Flowers” envelopes provided in each pew. Suggested donation $25.00

Chris tmas Flowers & Gr e ens

Deadline: Friday, December 13th

THANK YOU

Thanks to the Women of Galilee for those wonderful, new, cushioned chairs!

Mary Lee Harris

CHRISTMAS EVE -

PICK YOUR

SERVICE

Questions about which Christmas Eve service you and

your family would like to attend? Please call the church office with any questions you may have and we would be happy to explain our Christmas Eve services to you! Due to popular demand, the Candlelight Service time has been changed to 8:30. This service will start with 1/2 hour prelude.


GALILEE CHURCH 3928 Pacific Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2636

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG

U.S. Postage Paid

Virginia Beach, VA

Permit Number 32

Clergy The Rev. Andrew D. Buchanan, Rector The Rev. Ian McCarthy, Assistant Rector & Dir. Of Youth Ministries

Staff Gustavo Andres, Music Director Ext. 20 [email protected] Carolyn Chapman, Executive Assistant to Clergy Ext. 25 [email protected] Tom Duffey, Business Administrator Ext. 33 [email protected] Matt Francis, Media Design & Assistant Sexton Ext. 14 [email protected] Katie Freer, Director of Children’s Ministry Ext. 22 [email protected] Erica Hurlburt, Assistant Youth Minister Ext. 23 [email protected] Tucker Nelson, Assistant Youth Minister Ext. 23 [email protected] Mark Padgett, AV Tech Meghan Stufflebeem, Director of Galilee Montessori Ext. 24 [email protected] Randy Trevethan, Database Administrator & Bookkeeper Ext. 21 [email protected] Caleb Vlk, Weekend Sexton John Vlk, Head Sexton & Weekday AV Tech Ruth Wilkins, Director of Adult Education Ext. 31 [email protected]

Vestry Robbie Berndt ‘15, Senior Warden, Jerry Kent ‘14, Junior Warden, Peter Ill ‘16 Treasurer, Jennifer Fernandez ‘14 Register, Sandy Burroughs ‘16, Mark Davis ‘15, Peyton Hoffman ‘15, Cheryl Jordan ‘14, Ann Malbon ‘14, Jim McCaa ‘16, Robin Rawles ‘15, Ben Unkle, Jr. ‘16 Church Office 428-3573

Galilee Clergy For critical or urgent pastoral needs, please call 559-1402.

Services Wednesdays at 11:00 am Holy Eucharist with prayer for healing. Sundays at 8:00 am Traditional Rite I worship with Holy Eucharist and organ music. Sundays at 9:00 am Contemporary Service with Holy Eucharist and Praise band. Family-friendly service accompanied by Praise Band and featuring Children’s Chapel. Sundays at 11:00 am Traditional Rite II worship with Holy Eucharist and organ music. (First and Third Sundays) Morning Prayer (Second and Fourth Sundays)

GALILEE CHURCH

You are cordially

invited to attend the

Annual Meeting on

January 26th at 10:30.

We will be having an

Oyster Roast

immediately following

to enjoy fellowship

and good fun!

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