Weekly News & Updates

October 25, 2023

2024 Stewardship Campaign

This past Sunday, Fr. Andy shared regarding stewardship, and an important mailer was sent out to members. Please find this letter by clicking below, and reach out to the front office to update your mailing address or receive a pledge card. Thank you!

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Welcome Home Initiative

Galilee will be hosting the Welcome Home Initiative Nov. 9, 10 & 11th. Please watch the video below and help us fill the church for the closing ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11th at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

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Worship with Us

This coming Sunday, October 29th the Rev'd Ben Randall will be preaching.

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Download the Galilee Church App, and be sure to create a Subsplash login to use the Messaging feature.*


Out of town or sick? Watch our Sunday Livestream through the app.


*This new way to stay in touch at Galilee is part of a media rollout, which includes online giving. Read about it here.

Upcoming Events

Bring your own pumpkin!

All are welcome!


Join us in the lower lot this coming Sunday, Oct. 29th at 10:15 a.m. for a Pumpkin Carving Party!*


Don't forget to bring your own pumpkin, and of course, dress up in costume!


*The Pumpkin Carving Party will happen in place of Sunday School, and parents must accompany their children.

Calling all grandparents!


Join us the first Thursday of the month, starting on Nov. 2nd in St. Andrew's Chapel, for an "open house" of prayer from 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.


Give the gift of prayer to your grandchildren through Galilee's new ministry, Grandparents @Prayer.


To learn more, please contact Susan Freese by email or phone.

New Ministry Kick-Off: Grandparents @Prayer


Thursday, Nov. 2nd

Register here!

Create a living arrangement with amaryllis, curly willow, & ivy, and watch God's wonder unfold throughout the holiday season!


Thursday, Nov. 2

6:30 p.m. | Tucker Hall


$40 (Limit 40 people)


BYOC - Bring Your Own Container (approx. 10" diameter). We'll supply everything else!

Do you seek a peaceful end to your day?


Please join us for Galilee's next Choral Compline on All Souls Day.


Thursday, Nov. 2nd

7 p.m.


This 15-minute candlelit service is a beautiful way to end the day, allowing chants and prayers to wash over you as you prepare yourself for sleep.

Thursday, Nov. 2nd | 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5th | 5 p.m.

Please join us for a special musical offering, Choral Evensong for All Souls on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 5 p.m.


Sung by the choirs of Galilee Church and Eastern Shore Chapel, this compilation of music is sure to be a beautiful vigil.


Light reception to follow in Tucker Hall.

Are you in need of physical or emotional healing? Or do you just want to experience the powerful presence of God?


Don't miss November's Praise, Worship and Healing Service led by Fr. Nigel Mumford at Galilee.




Visit our website to learn more about the Healing Ministry at Galilee.

Next Service: Tuesday, Nov. 7th | 6:45-8 p.m.

Register today!

Come eat with us this November!


No-Cook WEDNESDAY is back, with the topic: "Genesis Through Ancient Eyes."


Bring the whole family on Wednesday, November 8th & 15th at 6 p.m. for a delicious meal and talk by Fr. Andy.


$10 per person & children under 12 eat for free!


Free childcare available.


Register today to let us know you're coming!

Weekly Offerings

Sunday Services


7:45 a.m. Traditional Service, Rite I


9:15 a.m. Contemporary Family Service


11:00 a.m. Traditional Family Service, Rite II

Adult Forum


Following the 7:45 & 9:15 a.m. services, join us for Bible study at 8:40 & 10:20 a.m., this week with The Rev'd Dr. Andy Buchanan.

Children's Chapel & Sunday School


Sunday School is back! 10:15-11 a.m.*


*Instead of following the cross down the aisle for Sunday School at the 9:15 a.m. service this week, children and their families are invited to join us outisde in the Lower Lot for our Pumpkin Carving Party! Costumes are encouaged. Please bring your own pumpkin!


For families attending the 11 a.m. service, you may arrive early to join our Pumpkin Carving party before the service starts.


Nursery, Toddler, Preschool Ministry

7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Upstairs


Children's Chapel (PreK-2nd Grade)

During the 9:15 & 11 a.m. | St. Andrew's

Daily Morning Prayer


Join the clergy at Galilee for virtual daily morning prayer Monday-Friday from 8-8:15.


We'll use the prayer format here or in your Book of Common Prayer on page 136.


Click here to enter the Zoom meeting.

Meeting ID: 889 5328 8973

Passcode: 367801

Knitters


All are welcome to join The Prayer Shawl Ministry and meet a great need to share the love of Christ with others.


Every Monday at 2 p.m. in the Commons.

Mid-Week Holy Eucharist


Every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in St. Andrew's Chapel.

Men's Prayer Breakfast


Follow the smell of bacon on Wednesday morning to the Men's Prayer Breakfast in Tucker Hall from 7-8 a.m.


Join Zoom Meeting


Or navigate to the Zoom website, click "Join a Meeting," and enter the following:

Meeting ID:  835 6017 1059

Passcode: GalileeMPB

Cherubs & Children's Choir


Every Wednesday! (TODAY)


Cherubs (ages 5-7) | Upstairs Choir Room

4:45-5:15 p.m.


Children's Choir (ages 8+) | Upstairs Choir Room 5:15-6 p.m.


Interested? Reach out to our Organist & choirmaster, Mary Dolch.

Galilee Women's Bible Study


The Galilee Women's Bible Study fall season has kicked off, and meets every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Tucker Hall. Childcare provided.


Can't make Thursday mornings or prefer evening?


Join us TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 25th

at 7 p.m. in The Cove (and weekly).


Current Study: The Bold, the Bad, & the Beautiful by Jodie Berndt

High School Small Group


Calling all 9th-12th graders!


Join Nathan in Mrs. Tillar's office on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. for fun, fellowship, and Bible study.


TONIGHT, Wednesday, Oct. 25th!

Adult Choir


Join us for rehearsal on Thursdays from

7-8:30 p.m. and enjoy singing in the adult choir each Sunday at the 11 a.m. service.


Questions? Contact our Organist & Choirmaster Mary Dolch at mary@galileechurch.net

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew


Can't make the Wednesday Men's Prayer Breakfast? Early riser?


Join the Brotherhood of St. Andrew to worship, pray, and study Sunday's upcoming Gospel reading on Saturdays from 6:45-8:15 a.m. in Tucker Hall.


Hungry? We each take turns bringing breakfast. Come and see!

Ministry Updates at Galilee

Next Confirmation Group Meeting:


Sunday, Nov. 5th at 10:20 a.m. in The Cove


During this time, parents are welcome to meet in the conference room across from The Cove for refreshments, connection & prayer, and to learn more about Confirmation curriculum.


Next Middle School Youth Group Meeting: Sunday, Nov. 5th from

4-5:15 p.m. in The Cove

Questions? Reach out to our Student Ministry Director Nathan Horner.

Support Galiliee's Pipe Organ Project

The sound of Galilee Church is changing... Check out recent updates with Galilee's Pipe Organ Project here!


Want to receive updates straight to your inbox?

Follow this link to sign up for direct emails from Galilee's Organist and Choirmaster Mary Dolch.

Please help us serve 120 guests at the next Judeo Christian Outreach Center Community Dinner on Wednesday, November 8th from 4-6:30 p.m.


Our group will be responsible for all food, beverages, paper products, setup and serving.


Sign up by following the link here!


If you have any questions, please contact Bill Marzec at wmarzec@cox.net or (757) 635-3988.

Sign-up to help today!

Previous Sermon

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023


Click below to view Sunday, October 22nd's sermon with The Rev'd Andy Buchanan.

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Please Keep in Prayer

Healing:

Sedonia Triepel, David & Agnes Wynne, Kristi Deeley, Matthew, Doug Archer, Dan Forney, Fielding Tyler, Traci Vlk, Philip Denman, Lisa Robertson, James & Linda Foster, Al Loth, John Correll, Marian Kitchin, Dubby Wynne, Rev'd Russell Burchard, Lisa Harrison, Mary Lee Harris

 

Expectant Mothers:

Ragan Killen Cook, Melody (Burrus) Litwiller, Jen Spanitz, Kate Best, Annesley Berndt Cole, Meredith Corner Mansfield, Sarah Via, Kelsey Edelmann, Tori Craycraft


Parishioners in the Military:

Andrew, Angela, Bill, Erin, Evan, Hugh, Jim, Hannah, John, Josh, Matt, Michael, Rick, Sean, Strock, Will, Matt, Bryan, Joe, Tom, Sully, Ryan, Logan, Chris, Andrew, David, Clarke, Chris, Lauren, Lauren R., Ian, Charlie, Matt, Alex, Rafe, Samuel, Otis, Patrick, Rob, Blake, Mary, Parker, Lincoln, Cody, Jason, Mark, Drew, Chase


Missions:

Judeo-Christian Outreach Center; Global Friendship House; Onesimus Ministries; Eastern Shore Chapel Food Pantry; Galilee Food Gap Program; People In Need; Solar Light for Africa; The Boys’ Home of Virginia; Crisis Pregnancy Center (South Hampton Roads); Good Shepherd India; Wycliffe Bible Translators (Mike & Heather Miller); Pioneers (Tim & Carol Avery); An Achievable Dream


Birthdays:

25: Stephanie Haines, Benjamin Speck, Finn DeGalleford, 26: Jane Purrington, Resa Fogg, Lacy Noel, Meg Walbridge, 27: Diane Hayes, Von Gray, Camille Delaney, Robert Temple, Brooke Butler, Payton DuBois, Charlie Cook, 28: Molly Holt, Al Sundin, 30: Debbie Brady, Bonnie Folck, 31: Gary Koziol, Ridgely Ingersoll, Jay Johnson, Maggie Simmons

Upcoming Memorial Service

Cheron Hargrave


Friday, Nov. 17th | 1 p.m.


Reception to follow in Tucker Hall


Please find her obituary here.

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