LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America Sunday, November 19, 2017 Praising God Connecting with His People Advancing His Kingdom Russ Sukhia Preaching Pastor Barry Cureton Shepherding Pastor
Worship Service Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! Psalm 47:1 Prelude Welcome Ministry Minute Ministry Minute of Thanks Mary Ellen Gannon Christmas Outreach Pastor Russ and Donna Silent Prayer of Preparation Call to Worship *Hymn of Adoration Thy Might sets fast the Mountains #111 *Invocation Confession of Sin Father, you exhort us in your Word to give thanks in everything, but we confess that we do not. Countless blessings come to us each day, yet we often focus on those things that we don t have, but desire. We sense within us a spirit of ingratitude that dishonors you. You exhort us to have joy in your worship, but we are sometimes detached and disinterested. Yet despite our ungratefulness and lack of joy, your compassions fail not. You give us food, shelter, meaningful labor; the gift of sight, of speech, of sound, of taste, of touch, of reason. You give us a land of freedom and abundance, and the blessing of family and friends. Best of all, you give us a relationship with you, through the sinless life and sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ. So as we approach a day that is set aside for thanksgiving and praise, forgive us our patterns of selfishness and ingratitude, and grant us a truly thankful, joyful spirit. We ask this in our Savior s glorious name. Amen. Assurance of Pardon 1 John 2:1-2 *Songs of Praise
Shout to the Lord Darlene Zscheck My Jesus, My Savior, Lord there is none like You, All of my days, I want to praise, The wonders of Your mighty love. My Comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength. Let every breath, all that I am, Never cease to worship You. Chorus: Shout to the Lord All the earth let us sing, Power and majesty Praise to the King! Mountains bow down And the seas will roar, At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy At the work of Your hands. Forever I ll love You, forever I ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in You. (repeat) Oh Glorious Day M. Hall/M. Bleecker One day when heaven was filled with His praises; One day when sin was as black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin. Dwelt among men, my example is He. Word became flesh and the light shined among us His glory revealed. CHORUS: Living He loved me, dying He saved me. Buried, He carried my sins far away. Rising He justified freely forever. One day He s coming Oh glorious day, Oh, glorious day!
One day they led Him up Calvary s mountain; One day they nailed him to die on a tree: Suffering anguish, despised and rejected. Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He. Hands that healed nations stretched out on a tree, and took the nails for me. CHORUS One day the grave could conceal Him no longer One day the stone rolled away from the door. Then, He arose, over death He had conquered. Now He s ascended, my Lord evermore. Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him from rising again! CHORUS One day the trumpet will sound for His coming One day the skies with His Glories will shine. Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing My Savior Jesus is mine. One day He s coming Oh glorious day, Oh glorious day! Glorious day! How Great Is Our God Chris Tomlin The splendor of the King, Clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice, All the earth rejoice He Wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice, and trembles at His voice. Chorus How great is our God, Sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, How great is Our God Age to age He stands and time is in His Hands Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. The Godhead, Three in One, Father, Spirit, Son The Lion and the Lamb, The Lion and the Lamb Chorus How great is our God, Sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, How great is Our God
Name above all names, Worthy of our praise My heart will sing how great Is our God Chorus How great is our God, Sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, How great is Our God Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! CCLI 578579 Shepherding Prayer Elder Chuck Klein *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father p. xv (bottom) Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Now Thank We All Our God Choir arr. B. Greer Congregation Join When Directed Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He s given Jesus Christ, His Son (Repeat) And now, let the weak say, I am strong, Let the poor say, I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us, (Repeat) Give thanks, give thanks! Sermon Scripture Psalm 47 [Children ages 4-2nd grade are dismissed for Wonders of Worship (Children s Church) with Joyella and Dave Stafford] Sermon Rejoicing in God Pastor Russ *Closing Hymn Rejoice, the Lord is King #226 *Benediction (followed by an opportunity to pray with the elders)
Focus on Missions A Thank You Note from the Westminster Rescue Mission Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your faithful and generous support. Through your gifts lives are changed. The men in our recovery program begin to experience hope again. The men, women and children served in the food pantry receive food and so much more. You are helping people find support, dignity, purpose and connection in the midst of a hurting world. God bless you and thank you for your faithfulness and generosity. Angela Phillips for The Westminster Rescue Mission Hospitality Meeting There will be a Hospitality Committee meeting after the worship service TODAY in the back of the sanctuary. Thanksgiving Eve Service A Thanksgiving Eve Prayer Service will be held in our church Sanctuary from 7:30-8:30 on Wednesday, November 22nd. All are invited for a time of thanksgiving with prayers, responsive scripture readings, spiritual songs and hymns and a time for open sharing of the personal blessings from the Lord that we have experienced over the past year. 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. From the Mercy Needs Committee Hurricane Donations Update: The Mercy Needs Committee would like to thank the congregation for their generous outpouring of support for Americans affected by recent hurricanes. For helping those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, we have raised $3,286. For Hurricane Irma in Florida, we raised $581. And so far for the month of November we have raised $615 for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Any Mercy Needs designated offerings for the rest of November will go towards the rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico. These donations will go to MTW's Mission to North America operations in each respective disaster zone.
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. For more information, contact Oliver or Fiona Dearden at 410-833-8309. Randallstown Small Group The Randallstown Small Group will meet TODAY in Fellowship Hall after the worship service. Youth Parents Meeting Sunday, December 10th at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Come hear what is happening with the youth ministry and give us your input as well. Questions, concerns? Contact Phill and Kelly Thomas. 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 tonight. 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.
Christian Outreach Opportunity with Open Hearts Ministry and Youth Group Monday, December 4 th at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall- Open Hearts is meeting to fill stockings for children in The Children s Home. Friday, December 8 th, 6pm-8pm- Christmas party with the youth group at The Children s Home. If you are able to donate prepackaged cookies or treats for this event, please deliver them to the church kitchen (labelled Open Hearts) by Thursday, December 7 th. There are 49 kids currently in The Children s Home; 25 girls and 24 boys. We are hoping to have all 49 stockings filled for Friday, December 8 th. Below are some ideas of things to buy for the stockings: Stocking Stuffer ideas for teen boys: Stocking Stuffer ideas for teen girls: *Adult coloring books *Colored pencils *hand sanitizer *wallet or money clip *gum *mints *winter hat * gloves *socks *fidget spinner *mini flashlight *Pez dispenser *beef jerky *post-it notes *mini Lego set *comic book *keychain *deck of cards or Uno card games (or similar) *hair ties *perfume (non-spray, plastic containers only) *lotion *hand sanitizer *nail polish *adult coloring books *colored pencils *post-it notes *gloves * winter hat *makeup bag *socks *gum *mints *keychain *hair chalk *deck of cards or Uno card games (or similar) *cologne (non-spray, plastic containers only)
Schedule of Volunteers November 19 November 26 Nursery 9:30 a.m. Nursery 10:30 a.m. Toddler 10:30 a.m. Sabrina Thomas Julie Crone, Amy Huey Amy & Meghan Huey Donna Hancock Robin Moran Joe & Brie Rouland Lock-up Mark Fuhrer Tom Crone Sound Zach Dugan Joseph Kraus Greeters Ken & Debbie Stetson Gus & Carol Katsampis 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 The following items are needed in the food pantry: Canned fruit Canned meat (tuna)/chicken Soup mayo shampoo Kleenex
Weekly Schedule Sunday, November 19 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 12:30 pm Hospitality Committee Meeting/back of the Sanctuary 12:30 pm Randallstown Small Group/FH 6:30 pm Youth Group/Block house Tuesday, November 21 6:00 am Men s Bible Study/Denny s Wednesday, November 22 7:30 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service Thursday, November 23 Happy Thanksgiving Friday, November 24 Office Closed Sunday, November 26 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 12:30 pm Decorating for Christmas 12:30 pm In God We Trust Small Group The Women s Ministry invites you to join them in decorating the church next Sunday for the Advent Season which starts December 3. If you can stay afterwards to help, it would be much appreciated. Many hands make light work!