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When visiting our church, please fill out a Friendship & Communication card that is located in back of each pew; place it in the offering plate or hand it to an Usher.
Also, for those worshiping with us for the first time... we have a gift for you. Please stop @ the Welcome Center in the Narthex by the Main Entrance to pick it up.


Wednesday, March 30, 2011

April 2011 - Youth News from Pastor Jonathan

Hello Friends!

Spring is FINALLY here once again! This is our second most favorite time of the year, fall being the first. We are looking forward to the many activities we are going to be able to do with the youth outside; like campfires, volleyball, kickball etc. This is becoming the busiest time of the year for our youth and their families but we pray that God will keep our youth interested throughout the spring and summer months so that they will continue to come.

Over the past month or so the youth have been making easter eggs and it has been quite a success already. We have earned about $600.00 dollars so far and we still have a month to go! We work on making the eggs every Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. If anyone is interested in helping during the day time please see Blair and she will set up a day and time that we can do that.

The youth has started some new adventures in our studies on Sunday evening. Our senior youth boys are studying through the men of the bible. Senior youth girls are working through a book called Sexy Girls (I know, it sounds like something we wouldn’t read at youth) it is a study on modesty and how girls can help keep their fellow Christian brother’s minds pure. Junior youth is starting to read through the different books of the bible and taking a closer look to really discover things for themselves. God has definitely blessed this church with wonderful youth and they are growing together as a group and spiritually.

We would like the parents to keep us informed of the youth’s activities outside of church so Blair and I can come and support them and be a part of their lives in that aspect as well. So please when you get their schedules for activities or events give us a copy or email us!

The following is a list of our activities and fundraisers that are coming up in the next several months. We thank you in advance for all your support and prayers in all of these events.

April 1-2nd: Spring Convention in Brookville
May: Campfire at new property
June: Youth Camps
July: Rummage sale/ youth camps
August: Spaghetti Dinner/ Camp meeting/Camping and canoeing trip

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Monthly Planner - April 2011

April Events - Monthly Planner
1 - Brookville Convention
2 - Brookville Convention
3 - 50 Day Spiritual Adventure - SS @ 9 - Worship w/Pastor Nick @ 10 - Youth @ 6PM
4 - Weight Watchers @ 5:3-PM - Divorce Care Grp. for Women @ 6PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
5 - Play Group @ 10 - FOcus 40 Prayer @ 7PM - Young Adult Bible Study @ 7PM
6 - Lenten Service @ Noon - 50 Day Spiritual Adv.
7 - Highland Oaks @ 6:30PM - Focus 40 Prayer @ 7PM
8 -
9 - Koinia Dinner
10 - SS @ 9AM - Worship @ 10 - Youth @ 6PM - 50 Day Spiritual Adv.
11 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Divorce Care Grp. for Women @ 6PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
12 - Play Group @ 10AM - Yound Adult Bible Study @ 7PM - Focus 40 Prayer @ 7PM
13 - Lenton Service @ Noon - 50 Day Spiritual Adv.
14 - Focus 40 Prayer @ 7PM
15 - Parnet's Night Out 6 - 10PM
16 -
17 - Palm Sunday - Youth Sunday - 50 Day Spiritual Adv.
18 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Divorce Care Grp. for Women @ 6PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
19 - Play Group @ 10AM - Young Adult Bible Study @ 7PM
20 -Lenten Service @ Noon - 50 Day Spiritual Adv.
21 - Maundy-Thursday Service - Seder Meal @ 6z:30PM - Footwashing & Communion
22 - Good Friday Community Service Noon - 3PM
23 -
24 - Easter Sunday Celebration
25 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Divorce Care Grp. for Women @ 6PM - Last "Men's Bible Study" until Fall
26 - Play Group @ 10AM - Young Adult Bible Study @ 7PM
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28 -
29 - "REVIVE" Women's Retreat @ Whitehall
30 - "REVIVE" Women's Retreat @ Whitehall

Sunday, March 27, 2011

March 2011 - Bulletin Announcements

We are working on updates!!! If you are new to Liberty Street C.O. G. (in your mailbox is a blue sheet with needed family information). Please place these in the secretary's mailbox. Also, if you do not have a mailbox, call Tammy @ 226 - 8672. You are important to us & we need to keep you updated on all activities.
Please let the Church Office know if you would like a copy of any of our Sunday morning sermons. We send to our shut-ins on a weekly basis.
Youth Camp forms are available.  See Jonathan or the Church Office to get your registration forms.  This is for the completion of grades 3 -6 & Jr./Sr. High.
What will be the new name of our Church?  Top 3 choices are listed below.  Please be praying about your choice - voting takes place Sunday, March 27th.
a) Trinity Point Church of God - TPCoG
b) Church of God @ Trinity Point - CoGTP
c) Clarion Church of God - CCoG
Lenton Schedule:
March 23 - The Cross & a New Creation - Dave Selleck - Gal. 6:14-15
March 30 - The Cross & the Power of God - Jonathan Spencer - I Cor. 1:18
April 6 - The Cross & the Humility of Christ - Mark Smith - Phil. 2:5-8
April 13 - The Cross & the Triumph - Bruce Wilson - Col. 2:13-15
April 20 - The Cross & Righteousness - Tony Fields - 2 Cor. 5:20-21
Every Wednesday @ Noon @ the First Presbyterian Church on Wood Street, Clarion.  A light luncheon will be served in the church basement.

It's A Girl... Attention: Ladies:  A Baby Shower will be given for Tiffany Edmonds on March 27th following Worship.  A lite Lunch will be served.  Come & enjoy as we celebrate the coming birth of their sweet baby girl.
New Comers Dinner - March 13 after Worship - We are pleased to welcome many new faces to our congregation. We want to invite you on March 13th after Worship to the Fellowship Hall for a delicious mean prepared by our Social Committee to honor you & your family. A formal invitation has been mailed to you. Please come & fellowship with other "New Comers".
40 Day Focus starting March 15th - every Tuesday & Thursday @ 7PM - Prayer & Fasting.
You are invited to be our guests at the annual Koinonia Christian Fellowship Fundraiser Banquet (Clarion University Campus Ministry).  The banquet is Saturday, Aptil 9, 2011 @ Zion Baptist Church 6 - 8PM (doors open @ 5:30PM).  Reservation needed byApril 1st - contact Bonnie @ 814 - 764 - 5423 or bonniescastle@yahoo.com
Brookville Mini Youth Convention:  April 1st & 2nd - the cost is $50.00 - this will cover the registration, hotel, & 3 meals.  This will be a great time of fun & fellowship.  Any questions, call Jonathan @ 724 - 456 - 6662 or e-mail me @ jspencer951@yahoo.com
Women's Ministry:
The Caring Hands Committee is in need of an update. We need to update our list of ladies who are willing to help minister to our fellow sisters who may need some TLC. You can do this by helping provide a meal/meals to one of your sisters who may have just had a baby, or been hospitalized, or have had surgery, or a death in their family. You will never be asked to do this alone. We will co-ordinate you to work with one or two other people. Any questions? Fell free to call Judy Garris @ 764 - 6153 or Roxanne Kahle @ 226 - 5036.
It takes a Village!! Do you know what talent or business or employment each member of your church is involved in? A bulletin board will be created with church families' business information at the end of February. I encourage each of you to provide a business card or any relevant business information. This also could include babysitting information or other service items as well.
Without the knowledge of what each other does, we are not able to have the opportunity to support one another through this realm.
Please place any relevant information in Tracy Miller's mailbox or e-mail it to tmhm72@yahoo.com . If you have questions about this request, please feel free to contact Tracy.
Women's Prayer Retreat - The Women's Group along with the Prayer Ministry Team are hosting a Women's Retreat here @ the Church on Saturday, March 12th from 11AM - 2PM. Speakers - Linda Barger in the AM & Pam Gruver in the afternoon. Childcare & Lunch will be provided. There are brochures with all information int he mailboxes as well as by each entrance. Please see the brochure & register by Sunday, March 7th if you are planning to attend.
A Calling for Ministry - Jenna & Maya Miller would like to send items to Support their Uncle & others overseas risking their lives for us.
If you have a loved one you would like to be included in receiving these items, please see Tracy Miller or contact her @ tmhm72@yahoo.com. Please place all items in the identified box in the Narthex by the Welcome table.
Items encouraged are: Bibles, books, DVD's, snack items, puzzle books, games, cards, "Nerf balls", & other small items. Money is also appreciated to offset the cost of mailing these items; please place money in Tracy Miller's church mailbox.
Thank you in advance for not only supporting the military, but also Jenna & Maya in their attempt to serve.
Social Committee...
The Social Committee is looking for people to help with funeral dinners. There have been 3 team leaders chosen & we are looking for people to be part of a team. If you feel a calling in this area & have your mornings or afternoons available, please sign up in the Narthex to be put on a team. Questions can be directed to Debbie Martin @ 226 - 5735. We have 2 sign-up sheets in the Welcome Center for those wishing to help w/Funeral Dinners. 1 list is for helping with the dinners & a second list is for funeral dinner cake baking.
Are you creative? Use your gift by designing a bulletin board for a holiday in 2011 or for a Christian theme to encourage our church. Some materials will be provided through the church office or other resources. Contact Jacqueline Morrone @ 226 - 4035.
Youth Opportunities:
Reminder: Jr. Youth & Sr. Youth every Sunday (unless announced differently) will be from 6:00 - 8:00PM. We want to see your faces.
LSCOG Youth are selling discount cards as a fundraiser for $10.00 each. There are a lot of great deals on these cards & they are good thru 3/2012!  See a Youth to purchase your card.
Easter Eggs for Sale - Peanut Butter Eggs & Crispy Eggs.  See any Youth to purchase eggs for only $1.00 each!
Brookville Mini Youth Convention - April 1 & 2.  The cost os $50.00 for registration, hotel, & 3 meals.  This will be a great time of fun & fellowshisps.  Any questions, call Jonathan @ 724 - 456 - 6662 or email him @ jspencer951@yahoo.com
Youth Camp forms are available. See Jonathan or the Church Office to get your registration forms. This is for the completion of grades 3 -6 & Jr./Sr. High.