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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
Brian@galilee.org
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 brian@galilee.org 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 Upward@galilee.org
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!
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Claire Puckett
Gracie Thompson
Merle Thompson
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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
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Bella Williams
Luke Mobbs
Bradley Holder
Kelli Potts
Gabe Purcell
Erma Groover
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Bryce Jenkins
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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
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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