Galilean Lutheran

Flamingo Shenanigans

Sarah — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:37:06 +0000

You may or may not know the SURF teens (and their *gasp!* Youth Leaders!) have been out and about setting up flamingo flocks on unsuspecting Corpus Christians the past couple of weeks.

There are currently 3 flocks that are in rotation, but you never know where they might pop up next! Recent plastic flamingo sightings have been in the Flour Bluff and south side Corpus area.

Have you submitted your order to send a flock of flamingos to friends and/or family yet? There’s still plenty of time! Imagine the looks on their faces when they walk out and see this wonderful plethora of pink flamingos on their yard! Priceless!

All you have to do is click here to download the order form, fill it out, and drop it off at Galilean! (If you would like more information, please call the church.)

AND–did you know you can buy Flamingo Insurance? YOU CAN! Starting at $50, you can be sure that your yard won’t be subjected to flamingos–unless, you know, someone offers us more than your policy amount. The more you donate insure, the safer your yard will be!

Easter is Coming

Sarah — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:59:23 +0000

They’re coming…

Sarah — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:14:10 +0000

Have you made arrangements to send a flock to your nearest and dearest? If not, there’s still time!

Be sure to talk to Lisa or a Galilean teen to set up your flamingo invasion!

Beware the flamingos!

Some Additional Lenten Devotions

Sarah — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:25:51 +0000

You might be looking for some additional devotions as you reflect this Lenten season and David J. Lose, the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary (where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Biblical Preaching), will be posting daily devotions to his website …In the Meantime.

Here is a little bit of information about the Lenten devotion series from his website–

The practice of daily devotions stems from Lent’s emphasis on deepening one’s faith through study and prayer. Lent offers the opportunity to take up a “discipline” or “spiritual practice” for 40 days, not as a way of meriting God’s favor but because disciplined practice increases our appreciation and understanding of the faith. For generations, parents would read devotions during Lent and Advent at suppertime as a way of passing on the faith to their children, and individuals would read devotions to grow and deepen in their faith.

The advent of the internet makes sharing devotions all the easier and invites us to renew this ancient practice. The devotions you’ll find at this site will read through chapters 14, 15, and the first part of chapter 16 in Mark’s Gospel, the part of the story that records the accounts of Jesus final hours, his cross, and his resurrection. Mark’s Gospel is the account of Jesus’ life read from most frequently this year in those congregations that follow the Revised Common Lectionary.

I hope you find these devotions helpful. They are brief – most under 300 words – and conclude with a prayer to help you more richly experience God’s presence in your life and in the world.

We hope that you will find this series to be a great addition to your devotions this Lenten season!

Young Family Recap

Sarah — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:25:19 +0000

The Young Family Planning Committee met on Monday, January 30 to recap some of last year’s events (successes and possible changes) and to discuss some possible changes to church decor (to make more family friendly) and playground areas.

There will be some repairs made to the playground area soon, so please keep your eye out for those (the see-saw, mainly).

The next Young Family Planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to be a part of the Young Family Planning Committee, please make plans to join us!

Women’s Retreat Planning Recap

Sarah — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:14:33 +0000

A Women’s Retreat planning meeting was held on Tuesday, January 31 to participate in a conference call with Celia Whitler. The main focus of the meeting was to come up with the retreat’s theme and to lock in a retreat schedule/timeline.

This year’s theme will be Knee to Knee by the Sea: Conversations with God & Each Other.

The planning group’s next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 27 at B&J’s Pizza on SPID. If you would like to help plan this year’s retreat, please join us!

New Women’s Bible Study – Beth Moore’s James: Mercy Triumphs

Sarah — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:38:14 +0000

A women’s Bible Study is being offered at the church beginning Monday, February 13, from 6:30-8:30pm in the Education Center.

Get to know both the man and the Book of James in this 8-session video Bible Study written by Beth Moore.Sessions are scheduled for Feb.13, 20, 27, Mar.5, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, and 16. Childcare is available.

A workbook is needed at a cost of $15.00 per book and can be bought at the first session. For more information contact Laura Hilker or the church office.

Italian Dinner Night Out

Sarah — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:01:31 +0000

The SURF and SPAM Youth will be hosting an Italian Dinner Night Out on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. in the Galilean Fellowship Room. Cost will be $10/person with the proceeds going to the Galilean SURF group for their upcoming “Citizens with the Saints” National Youth Gathering.

Special entertainment will be provided as well as a raffle and silent auction!

Take your Valentine out for a delicious Italian dinner!

You can purchase your tickets from any SURF or SPAM youth.

SOAP Drive for Lutheran World Relief

Sarah — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:41:49 +0000

It’s time again to bring your new wrapped soap to the church narthex to benefit Lutheran World Relief!

Deadline to bring your Soap is Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012. Mark your calendars. Last year we collected 2,327 lbs. of soap–let’s see what we can do this year!

You can also donate monies toward this great cause by clicking here. Just follow the instructions to donate toward the SOAP Fund.

For more information call Elaine Brundrett or the church office.

Playground Story Time

Sarah — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0000

Every Friday morning, Galilean hosts Playground Story Time for families! If you’d like to attend, the group gathers at Galilean’s playground Friday mornings at 10:30am.

Come listen to stories, sing, dance, and play. All ages welcome! If you have any questions, call Rhonda Schulze or the church office. To see more photos, click here. Thanks to Jessyka for taking the photos!