LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA. Praising God Connecting with His People Advancing His Kingdom. Sunday, November 12, 2017

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1 LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America Sunday, November 12, 2017 Praising God Connecting with His People Advancing His Kingdom Russ Sukhia Preaching Pastor Barry Cureton Shepherding Pastor

2 Worship Service For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Romans 4:3 Prelude Welcome Ministry Minutes Orphan Sunday Erin Tracht & Friends Silent Prayer of Preparation Call to Worship *Hymn of Adoration From all that Dwell below the Skies #3 (2 nd tune) *Invocation Confession of Sin Father, you exhort us in your Word to care for the weak and the oppressed, for the fatherless and the widow; you call us to open our hearts and our homes to those in distress. But we confess that we, who have so much, have often neglected those who have so little. We have not always remembered Jesus words, Whoever receives one of these little children in my name receives me. Forgive us for times when we were self-centered and cold-hearted, and forgive us for all other sins that so easily beset us. Give us hearts that reflect the love of Christ, who said, Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. In his precious name we ask this. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Psalm 103:11-14 *Songs of Praise Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Come Thou fount of ev'ry blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above Praise the mount I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy redeeming love

3 Here I raise mine Ebenezer Hither by Thy help I'm come And I hope by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wand'ring from the fold of God He to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be Let Thy grace, Lord like a fetter Bind my wand'ring heart to Thee Prone to wander Lord I feel it Prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart Lord take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above Prone to wander Lord I feel it Prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart Lord take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above Reign In Us Ben Glover Jon Neufeld Tim Neufeld Verse 1 You thought of us before the world began to breathe And You knew our names before we came to be You saw the very day we'd fall away from You And how desperately we need to be redeemed Lord Jesus come lead us We're desperate for Your touch Chorus Oh, great and mighty One With one desire we come That You would reign That You would reign in us We're offering up our lives A living sacrifice That You would reign That You would reign in us

4 Verse 2 Spirit of the living God fall fresh again Come search our hearts and purify our lives We need Your perfect love we need Your discipline We're lost unless You guide us with Your light Lord Jesus come lead us We're desperate for Your touch Cornerstone Edward Mote Eric Liljero Jonas Myrin Reuben Morgan William Bradbury Verse 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly trust in Jesus Name! (1 st time-repeat verse) (2 nd time-to chorus) Chorus Christ alone Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Saviour s love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all (2 nd time-repeat) Verse 2 When darkness seems to hide His face I rest on His unchanging grace In ev ry high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil My anchor holds within the veil! (to chorus) Verse 3 When He shall come with trumpet sound Oh may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless, stand before the throne Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless I stand before the throne! (to chorus) CCLI Shepherding Prayer Elder Michael Anderson

5 *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father p. xv (bottom) Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Wonder Praise Team Joel Houston/Matt Crocker Sermon Scripture Romans 3:19-4:25 [Children ages 4-2nd grade are dismissed for Wonders of Worship (Children s Church) with Joyella and Dave Stafford] Sermon Wading into Romans, Message 6 Pastor Russ *Closing Hymn And Can it Be? (below) *Benediction (followed by an opportunity to pray with the elders) And Can It Be? Charles Wesley And can it be... that I should gain an interest in the Savior s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be... that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Refrain Amazing love! How can it be That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Tis mystery all! Th immortal dies: who can explore His strange design? In vain the first born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. Refrain He left His Father s throne above (so, free, so infinite His grace!), Humbled Himself (so great His love!), and bled for all His chosen race. Tis mercy all, immense and free; for, Oh my God, it found out me. Refrain Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature s night; Thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose went forth and followed Thee.

6 Refrain No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Refrain Sermon Notes

8 Focus on Missions Eddie & Annie Park/RUF/Brown RISD The new season started out great with over 100 people attending their first Friday night gathering. They continue to put forth the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ, for God is faithful, always has been and always will be to His church. Please pray that the leaders will establish a good weekly routine of ministry and demonstrating of love for one another and for the students they serve. Result of the Vote to Change the By-Laws The result of the vote at the October 29 th Congregational Meeting was that the changes were approved with 84 yes votes and 2 abstentions. Hospitality Meeting There will be a Hospitality Committee meeting after the worship service on November 19th in the back of the sanctuary. Pastor Nick s Installation You are invited to attend an Open House at Pastor Nick s house before his Installation service today from 2:30-5:30 pm. Nick s new address is 1325 Cheshire Ln, Belair, MD Refreshments will be served. The Installation service begins at 6:30 pm at New Covenant Church in Abingdon, MD. From Pastor Russ I have many good books on the shelves of my cozy office that I do not have room for at our home. Please stop in any time this month and take home any books you would like to have. Book Drive Joanna Goedeke has a service opportunity that she would like to share with the church. Her living learning community (the Make A Difference House) is partnering with the organization Brown Girl Fearless, to collect books for children living in homeless shelters and transitional homes. Books for kids from birth to 12th grade are requested. Donation boxes will be set up in both the church and school. Last day to donate will be before church service on the 26th of November. In God We Trust Small Group The IN GOD WE TRUST Group is starting again with a series from John Ankerburg Ministries "the book of REVELATION". The first meeting will be November 26th. Followed by December 3rd and 10th. Meeting in the Fellowship Hall from 12:30 to 1:30ish. Bring your own lunch.

9 Randallstown Small Group The Randallstown Small Group will celebrate Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 19th after the worship service. All are welcome to attend our early Thanksgiving feast. Please contact Debbie Stetson to sign up. Christmas Concert The Christmas concert is on Dec 16 and 17. If you would like to sing with the choir just for the Christmas concert, rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 8-9 for Christmas music. We are praying the Lord will increase our numbers, as several of our members have had to step down. Youth Group Youth Group is for 6-12 grade students every other Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. through 8:30 pm in the Block House. Join us for Youth Group in the block house on Sunday, November 19th. Thank You I want to say thank you to all at Liberty Church for your faithful prayers these last few weeks during my two rounds of eye surgery. It has been a blessing to know so many prayers were being offered on my behalf during these weeks. Thank you for your cards, words of encouragement, and the special fruit basket sent on behalf of the Church. I very much appreciate your support and prayers during this time. Steve (and Lynnda) Bird Liberty Christian School Fundraisers The school will be selling Chick fil A calendars beginning Nov. 3rd while supplies last. Price per calendar is $8 (less than at Chick fil A) We are also offering the Scrip Gift Cards again this year. Deadline to order is Monday, Nov. 20th. Order forms and information are on the back tables.

10 Schedule of Volunteers November 12 November 19 Nursery 9:30 a.m. Maxine Saylor Sabrina Thomas Nursery 10:30 a.m. Toddler 10:30 a.m. Joyce Klein, Erin Tracht Ruth Ambrose, Hannah Watkins Julie Crone, Amy Huey Amy & Megan Huey Lock-up Chris Byrd Mark Fuhrer Sound Jeff Jordan Zach Dugan Greeters Alan & Barbara Hunzeker Ken & Debbie Stetson Usher Team Leader Doug Womer Doug Womer Adult Sunday School Classes Ecclesiastes and Colossians Charlie Cate Fellowship Hall 1 Peter Howard Hill Parlor Leadership Class Barry Cureton Barry s Office Monthly Budget Report ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE TOTAL INCOME AS OF 10/31/17 $585, $ 571, $14, EXPENSES AS OF 10/31/17 $600, $ 571, ($ 29,530.00) GAIN/(LOSS) AS OF 10/31/17 ($14,886.00)

11 Weekly Schedule Sunday, November 12 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 12:30 pm Acts 2:42 Small Group 3:00 pm Carroll Lutheran Village Worship Service Monday, November 13 7:00 pm FMC, Mercy Needs and Missions Committee meetings Tuesday, November 14 6:00 am Men s Bible Study/Denny s Wednesday, November 15 6:30 pm Prayer Group 7:00 pm Christian Service Brigade/LCS 7:00 pm Pioneer Girls/FH 7;00 pm Choir/Sanctuary 7:00 pm Men s Bible Study/Parlor Thursday, November 16 7:00 pm Women s Bible Study/FH Sunday, November 19 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 12:30 pm Randallstown Small Group/FH 6:30 pm Youth Group/Block building

LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA. Praising God Connecting with His People Advancing His Kingdom. Sunday, November

LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA. Praising God Connecting with His People Advancing His Kingdom. Sunday, November LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America Sunday, November 5 2017 Praising God Connecting with His People Advancing His Kingdom Russ Sukhia Preaching Pastor Barry Cureton