September 2011 - Youth Information

Attention all CofG Youth:  
There are several things on the calendar you all need to be aware of.  Some involve fundraisers, special events, & the Fall Youth Bible Study.
Important Dates to Remember:
September 1 - Hoagie order forms due
September 8 - Hoagie assembly 6PM
September 9 - Hoagie delivery
September 18 - Combined service @ Brookvile COG - 6PM
October 7 & 8 - ALF Parking
October 22 - Fall Harvest Party @ 4PM

Coming Up (November - Date: TBA) - Roast Beef Dinner 5 - 8PM (Clyde Bish has volunteered to do the roast beef dinner; it will benefit those going to IYC)

September 2011 - Monthly Planner

1 - Youth Hoagie orders due - Highland Oaks @ 6:30pm
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4 - SS @ 9am - Worship @ 10am - Youth @ 6pm
5 - Labor Day - Church Office closed
6 - Play Group @ 10am
7 - Prayer Meeting @ 7pm
8 - Hoagie assembly @ 6pm - Growth Mtng @ 7pm
9 - Hoagies to be delivered
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11 - SS @ 9am - Promotion Sunday/Love Offering for Life Books/Worship @ 10am - Pentz Baby Shower after Worship - Youth @ 6pm
12 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30pm
13 - Play Group @ 10am - Gideons @ 6:30pm - Business Mtng. @ 7pm
14 - Prayer Mtng @ 7pm
15 - Council Mtng. @ 7pm
16 - Parent's Night Out @ 6pm
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18 - SS @ 9am - Worship @ 10am - Combined Service w/Brookville CofG @ 6pm - No Youth
19 - Men's Fishing Trip - Weight Watchers @ 5:30pm
20 - Men's Fishing Trip - Play Group @ 10am
21 - Men's Fishing Trip - Prayer Meeting @ 7pm
22 - Men's Fishing Trip
23 - Men's Fishing Trip
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25 - SS @ 9am - Worship @ 10am - Youth @ 6pm
26 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30pm - Samaritans Church Rep. @ 7pm
27 - Clarion Ministerium @ 10am - Play Group @ 10am
28 - Prayer Meeting @ 7pm
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Back to School Prayer Concerns

These thoughts were first posted in August 2010, but it's worth re-posting... a little food for thought.
Topics to think about & discuss:
1. Be cautious to recognize curriculum that doesn't uphold Christian values & truths of the Bible.
2. Grant the students & faculty a safe environment on school grounds.
3. With all school activities, may there be protection & safety & good sportsmanship observed.
4. Have the courage to say No to lying, cheating, drugs, alcohol, smoking, stealing, & premarital relations.
5. Instead, be bold for the Lord Jesus as His example, in actions, words, & thoughts.
6. Yield not to the pressure from fellow students.
7. Be especially kind with students who come from dysfunctional homes & lifestyles.
8. Share the love of Christ to the unlovely.
9. Develop Godly friendships.
10. Be strong facing the fear of unknown new surroundings.
11. Stand firm in the faith, as the Bible teaches.
12. Also, help the teachers & faculty to convey to students so they can comprehend, understand, & learn needful for their grade level.
13. May they know the steadfast support of us, their church family.

The Lord gave this command to Joshua, "Be strong & courageous." Deut. 31:23
"I will never leave or forsake you. Be strong & courageous." Joshua 1:5 & 6
"Be strong & very courageous... being careful to obey all the law." Joshua 1:7
"Be strong & courageous. Do not be terrified." Joshua 1:9
"Only be strong & courageous." Joshua 1:18
In Joshua's farewell to the Israelites, he said "Be very strong... Hold fast to the Lord your God." Joshua 23: 6 & 8

September 2011 - Message from Pastor Bruce

Dear Friends,

As you know we have been preaching on the theme, “The Church You Can Believe in Today.” I hope it has been an encouragement to you and an inspiration. I believe that this is the direction that God led us in and we will finish in the next several weeks.

The topics we examined were:

            1. What’s Really Real?

            2. We are Family

            3. Saved to Serve

            4. Called to Sacrifice for the Kingdom

            5. The Bride of Christ

            6. The Expectations

            7. The Purchase Price

            8. A Healing Community

The next several weeks we will be dealing with the following topics:

            9. Love for One Another August 28

            10. The Battle Rages On! September 4

            11. A Spirit Filled Church September 11

            12. A Praying Church September 18

            13. Living the Gospel Lifestyle September 25

The Bible has much to say about His Church, the body of Christ and I hope you will be blessed and enlightened by the messages that the Holy Spirit has laid on our hearts.

We are gearing up for the fall and lots of planning is taking place on several fronts. Of course, there continues to be work toward getting everything in place to start on the new facility at Trinity Point. We are hopeful that we will be able to announce soon, the loan approval from one of our local banks. Also, we will be starting to nail down a timeline for starting construction and the completion date.

Teachers are gearing up for their Sunday School Classes and I am hopeful that you will participate in Sunday School. That is an important time where we can learn and grow. I want to encourage you to take part in one of our adult classes and your children will be able to participate in one of our children’s classes.

In the flurry of activity that’s happening in the life of our congregation, my question is, “How are you doing?” God’s concern and mine is always about our spiritual health. In the society in which we live, which seems to always be at break neck speed, it seems to be harder and harder to keep our focus on God. I think we constantly have to refocus and to spend time working on our relationship with our Lord. Please take time to spend with God throughout your day. I am reminded of one of my favorite passages of Scripture, (Psa 121:1-2 NIV)  I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? {2} My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. What a comfort to know that God is there for us while we live on this side of eternity with the struggles of life. As big as God is, He is still able to help us, comfort us, and empower us to live a life of spiritual strength.

I would also encourage you to pray for others that are hurting and struggling. If you are able to offer a word of encouragement and let them know you care, I would ask you to do so.

God bless you as you and I and our church family labor on here in God’s vineyard. (John 4:34-35 NIV)  "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. {35} Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.

Pastor Bruce

Proverbs 23:23

Bulletin Announcements - August 2011

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.

We are offering a "Live Worship Telecast" in the Fellowship Hall to help accommodate the seating needs of our growing church!  Praise the Lord!  Anyone is welcome to check it out & share in this new Worship extension.   With video recording of the service in this way, we will also be able to improve our outreach to our shut-ins by giving them our worship on 

DVD.

All future Praise Team rehearsals that are on the schedule have been 
cancelled!!


Ladies:  Baby Shower for Ame Pentz & son Luke Anderson
September 11th immediately following worship.  We'll be celebrating w/a lite lunch.  Congratulations to Koah & Ame & Emery on the newest addition!!  Sign-up sheet in the Narthex.


Crown Financial Ministries... A Biblical Financial Study - Ray Peltcs is willing to lead a study for those of you who are interested.  The cost is $45 a person or $55 per couple.  Anyone interested?  Please see Ray Peltcs.

Attention - All Committee Heads (Chair) - We will soon be having out Annual Business Meeting.  Please have your budget requests into the Church Office as soon as possible.  We want to have your input for your specific ministry.

Annual Business Meeting coming up on October 16th @ 7:30PM.

Youth - Selling hoagies - $3.50 each.  Delivery will be 9/9.  See a Youth today to take your orders.  Feel free to ask your family & friends.  We appreciate your help in this fundraiser!

Military Update:

We have now sent our fifth person packages! Diane Gross's niece. 

Thank you to all of you who have donated and prayed. We are in need of another address as I have supplies to send. You may e-mail Tracy Miller at tmhm72@yahoo.com, call at 814-223-4717, or place the address in my church mail box. 

UPDATE:  We received a thank you letter I would like to share:

Dear Liberty Street Church of God,

Thank you very much for the care package. It is greatly appreciated and its good to know that people out there are thinking about us. I am happy to inform you all that we are doing well out here and we have had no serious injuries. We make great progress with the Afghany people and all is well. Thank you very much for your support and prayers,

LCPL Leadbetter

We have supplies to send and no addresses. Does anyone have an address of someone they know? These packages are more than just goodies and supplies; they are tangible evidence that people are praying, thinking, and actively taking a part in a very small part of their sacrifice.

Thank you for all your continued support in this mission.
Tracy Miller
tmhm72@yahoo.com

Sonshine Club - We're working on the schedule for Sonshine Club.  Please let Hayley know if you could teach or be a helper.  See Hayley on Sunday Mornings or email her @ hayleydj@windstream.net.

                                                                             

"Prayer Trio Gathering" has been changed to August 20th from 10AM to 2:00PM.

Coming Up:  

Ladies Bible Study to begin on Sunday, Spetember 25th @ 6PM @ the church & run through October 30th.  We will be studying "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire".

Combined Prayer Service w/the Brookville CofG on September 18th @ 6PM.  Make plans to attend; you won't want to miss this opportunity!


Hey Guys…  Week long Fishing Trip to Pymatuning  Lake September 19 - 23.  Interested???  See Ken Smith, Clyde Bish, or Pastor Jonathan for information.  We'll plan a meeting to discuss details.

"Imagine" Women of Faith coming October 7 & 8.  Brookville COG Women invite you to join them.

  

Youth - 2011 CampOut & More

These pictures show Pastor Jonathan & our LSCofG Youth having a relaxing time during this summer's Youth CampOut.  Also, a picture taken @ a recent Youth Meeting.  Looks like a gr8 group of young people!!

Pastor Jonathan & Koah catching their breathe on the dock.