Youth News from Pastor Jonathan - November 2011

YOUTH NEWS

Hopefully all of you have managed to stay warm and dry over the last couple of weeks.  It seems as though the weather can only get colder from here on out.  The youth had a great time at our recent fall harvest party.   The corn maze was anything but dry, but we still managed to make it through.  Our champion pumpkin carvers this year are Hanna Allen and Maci Thornton, congratulations ladies.  We do have some things coming up as Thanksgiving and Christmas speedily approach, they are as follows:

November 13: 12:00pm – All church Thanksgiving Dinner/ Youth Bake Sale.  If you have not made connections with Blair or myself about making a dessert and you would like to, please contact either one of us.  
Also, on November 13th @ 5PM - Combined youth gathering with Brookville Church of God @ Brookville.  We will meet here in Clarion and drive over to the Brookville COG to have some fun and fellowship with their youth group. 

November 18-19-20 – Thirst State Youth Convention @ Bayfront Convention Center in Erie.  We will leave the church around 4:00 on the 18^th and return around 2:00 on the 20th.

November 24: Thanksgiving

December 2-3: Live Nativity

December 18: Youth Christmas Party @ the Church

We have had a blessed year as a youth group.  I am continually thankful for each and every one who comes and participates in our meetings and get togethers.  I would encourage each of you to pray for opportunities to share the gospel message as we approach the holiday season.  This is the time of year when many families struggle the most; whether it be the loss of a loved one, a family break-up, finances, or a number of other things.  People need to know that there is someone who loves them more than they could ever imagine, and it is our responsibility to share that with them.  Please remember to thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon you in your everyday lives.  God is good!   

Announcements - October 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, please check your mailboxes for any information we may have placed in there.  The mailboxes are located in the Narthex.  If you are unsure if you have a mailbox or you do not have a mailbox, call Tammy @ 226 - 8672. You are important to us & we need to keep you updated on all activities!  Also, your monthly newsletter will be placed in the mailbox assigned to you.
Finally, 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.


Are you new here @ LSCOG??  We have Sunday School classes for all ages.  Nursery , Preschool, K-2nd, 3rd - 5th, Jr. Youth, Sr. Youth & 3 Adult classes... check us out today!  

WWCH Channel 1300 on AM Broadcasting @ 10AM every Sunday...  The first Sunday if every month a pre-recorded service from Liberty Street Church of God with Pastor Bruce will be heard.  

If  you are unable to attend church on any Sunday morning, tune into AM 1300. 

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month ... Love your Pastor!
Members of clergy need our prayers & encouragement just as we need & expect support from them.

Men's Bible Study to begin on Monday, October 3rd @ 7PM @ Joe's Gym.  All men are welcome!!

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED to help with the Christian Fun Fest held on Crafters Day, October 7^th from 8-5 on the side yard of the First Baptist Church.  We need folks to sign up for ½ or hour shifts helping with tying balloons or face painting or distributing free beverages.  Help is also needed in setting up and tearing down.  If you have a gift of performing we still have times available for singing, playing an instrument, etc.  Please contact Eunice @ the Olive Branch if you are willing to help.  Her number is 226-9660. 


Our Youth will once again be parking cars for the ALF Craft & Parade Days.  This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year!!  Our Youth along with Pastor Jonathan & Blair will be parking cars on OCtober 7th Craft Day & October 8th Parade Day for a donation of $5.00 per spot/per day.   Please sign up in the Welcome Center to hold your parking spot.  

Something New:

A Sewing Group for women of all ages, beginners to experienced, wanting to get together for great fellowship.  We can learn from each other.   Anyone interested in knitting or crocheting is welcome, also!   Ideas for making sewing creations for ourselves, our children, & as gifts or donations.  

Friday Nov. 11, Saturday Nov. 19, & Fridays December 2 & 9 from 6:30 - 8:30PM @ the church.  For November & December we are going to make some simple hand sewn items to donate for Christmas. Materials you can bring (if able) include sewing needles, straight pins, embroidery floss, thread, & sheets of felt.
Starting in January we will begin doing projects including bags, quilts, pillows, & more.  Make something for yourself or as a gift for someone you love.  We will start meeting on the 2nd & 4th Fridays in 2012.
We are always taking donations of fabric, buttons, tread, felt, yarn, & any sewing related items.
Childcare provided on site - $2 donation is requested.
Any questions, please call Ame Pentz @ 724 - 747 - 5590 or email Ame @  Hebrews11_1@hotmail.com.

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

The Booth Brothers are scheduled to perform at Redbank Valley High School.  The Booth Brothers are coming to New Bethlehem.  This trio, known for their harmony-drenched vocals and warm, easy voices, are coming for an exciting musical event on October 16, 2011 at RVHS. 

Call the First Church of God @ 814-275-2022.  General seating tickets:  $15.00   Presale, $20.00 @ door.  VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER will be accepted.

Annual Business Meeting coming up on October 16th @ 7:30PM.  Reminder:  Please have your Annual Report information into Tammy by October 2nd to allow time for all information to be included in the booklet.  Booklets will be made available the day before the meeting.

Divorce Care - Divorced or Separated???  This non-denominational Christiam program is being offered to Clarion County.  It's a weekly seminar/support group for people who are separated or divorced.  
When:  Starts October 20th every Thursday for 13 weeks
Where: Liberty Street Church of God
Time: 6:00 - 7:45PM - Sorry, no childcare available
For: People of all ages who are now separated or recently divorced.
Cost: No Charge!!!
Call to register:  (814) 226 - 4035

Parent's Night Out - October 21st ... 6PM - 10PM

Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex on the Welcome Table/  If you have any questions, please call Jim & Joann Switzer @ (814) 226 - 1067.


Youth Harvest Party - October 22nd @ the Trinity Point property.  If rain, we will meet @ the church.
Time:  4 - 8PM.... Bring some friends!!
What to expect:  Corn Maze, Food, Games, Campfire, Lots of laughs & Prizes!!!  
Please bring $10 for going to the corn maze.  
Any questions, call Pastor Jonathan or Blair @ 724-456-6662.

Benefit Concert for Terry Aites by the Buchwitz Family Ministry - October 22, 2011 @ 6:30PM - 7:30PM ~~~Please come & support Terry Aites, a kidney transplant recipient in waiting, for a night of worship music & testimony presented by the Buchwitz Family Ministries.  Terry resides in Lucinda with his wife Debbie & daughter Emily.  Terry receives dialysis several times a week, undergoes multiple tests, & makes numerous trips to PGH.  
All proceeds from the evening will go towards Terry's medical treatment.  Admission is free & refreshments will be served.  Donations will be collected throughout the concert, including a freewill offering.  In addition, Buchwitz Family Ministries will be selling their music CD's & donating all collected money.  Donations may be sent to: Please place Terry Aites on the memo line - Clarion Liberty Street Church of God - 240 West Liberty Street - Clarion, PA   16214

LSCofG Revival 

Who: Rev. Bill Konstantopoulos 

When: October 23 - 26 @ 7:00 PM 

Where: 240 Liberty Street

Our hope is that we would experience revival in this community, & we invite you to come & be a part if it.  Revival is defined as an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening.

Brother Bill was born March 16, 1938 in Greece & raised in a family of 6.  At the age if 15, he came to know the Lord through reading of the New Testament.  At age 17, he felt the call to ministry & witnessed the salvation of most of his family.  While in Greece, he served as Youth Leader, helped publish the Gospel Trumpet in Greek, & as a minister of visitation.


Military Mission Update!!!  Congratulations LSCofG - we have sent packages to 10 people identified by you & your friends,  We have received thank you's & appreciation for the items, pictures drawn, snacks, writing items, etc., but especially for the bible included & the prayers!  A huge thank you to all who have donated, prayed, & provided funding for shipping costs.  Only God will know the impact we have had in what we imagine to be a very small way.
Here is a recent thank you:
"I just wanted to thank you so much for sending me a care package.  I appreciated everything so much especially the bible.  I've read from it almost every night before bed & every morning when I wake up.  It's really meant a lot to me & helped my time to go by quicker... thanks you for the picture (drawn by Maya & Jenna)... Her picture has been on my wall the entire time!!  Sorry for the delay in sending this card - it's hard to find free time after working 12 hour shifts 6 days a week.  But, thank you again.  God bless you * LSCofG!  Love, Sarah."
We have recently mailed 3 military boxes.  Anyone interested in helping to assist with the postage may place donations in Tracy Miller's church mailbox.  Please mark the envelope with "Military".

Coming Soon:

25th Annual Ladies Seminar - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 from 7:30AM - 4:30PM w/Lunch provided @ Keystone High School - Early Registration:  $35, but after October 22... registration fee $40

Speakers:  Carol Kent, Ellie Lafaro, & Kathy Troccoli - Worship Music:  Shannon Wexelberg

For more information call Lois @ (814) 797 - 1856 or visit their website @ www.knoxladiesseminar.us


This year's Christmas program will be a musical titled  "A Shepherd's Story".  It will be performed Sunday, December 18th.  All children in grades 2 - 6 who are interested in being part of this year's musical should attend all practices, starting on Sunday October 23rd.  All practices will be held on Sundays during Sunday School @ 9AM & will continue thru worship until Sunshine Club begins around 10:30AM.   We will be including the younger children as well.  Please contact Diane Troutman @ 724-867-0905 or Wendy Ferguson @ 814-379-3385 for any questions about the Christmas musical.


Life Saving Screenings:
Where:  LSCofG
When:  Friday. December 16th
Pre-registration is required ~~ Call 1 - 800 - 679 - 5192  or go to www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners
Priority Code:  HSC4623


All Church Annual Holiday Dinner - November 13th @ the Limestone Fire Hall @ Noon.   Please return your sign-up card to the Church Office by October 30th.  We want to include you & your family in this celebration with new friends & old.  The Youth will once again be having their Dessert Auction.


Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Ministry

*** Monday, November 14 - Sunday, November 21 ***

We are the collection site for the Shoebox Ministry in our area.  We are in need of individuals that can be here at the church during drop-off times in the event other churches come to drop off their shoebox collections.  You will show them where they go & have them complete a card.  John Henry has further details should you have any questions.  
The employees of our church will be here during the week, daytime shifts, but it would be nice if we also had someone on hand as well.  Thank you for your assistance.  Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.

September 2011 - Bulletin Announcements

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, please check your mailboxes for any information we may have placed in there.  The mailboxes are located in the Narthex.  If you are unsure if you have a mailbox or you do not have a mailbox, call Tammy @ 226 - 8672. You are important to us & we need to keep you updated on all activities!  Also, your monthly newsletter will be placed in the mailbox assigned to you.
Finally, 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!!

Promotion Sunday - Join us for Worship on September 11th @ 10AM as we celebrate with our children & watch them continue in our church's Sunday School Ministry.  
Also during the September 11th service, we'll be taking a love offering to help defray the cost of purchasing "Life Books".  These books will be distributed out to the High Schools by our Youth Group.  These books were purchased through a division of the Gideons.

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.

Parent's Night Out - September 16th from 6 - 10PM - Sign up in the Narthex - Any questions: contact Jim & JoAnn Switzer @ 226 - 1067

WWCH Channel 1300 on AM Broadcasting @ 10AM every Sunday...  The first Sunday if every month a pre-recorded service from Liberty Street Church of God with Pastor Bruce will be heard.  

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED to help with the Christian Fun Fest held on Crafters Day, October 7^th from 8-5 on the side yard of the First Baptist Church.  We need folks to sign up for ½ or hour shifts helping with tying balloons or face painting or distributing free beverages.  Help is also needed in setting up and tearing down.  If you have a gift of performing we still have times available for singing, playing an instrument, etc.  Please contact Eunice @ the Olive Branch if you are willing to help.  Her number is 226-9660. 

Ladies Bible Study to begin...

Option 1 - 

Starting Monday, September 19th @ Jill Henry's home in Knox.  We will be studying "A Woman After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George.  Jill Henry is leading the study for all women & their friends that may be interested.

Option 2-

Starting Sunday, Spetember 25th @ 6PM @ the church & run through October 30th.  We will be studying "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire" by Jim Cymbala.  Trish Bish is leading the study for all wormen & their friends that may be interested.
A sign-up sheet is in the Welcome Center.

If  you are unable to attend church on any Sunday morning, tune into AM 1300.  


Something New:
A Sewing Group for women of all ages, beginners to experienced, wanting to get together for great fellowship.  We can learn from each other.  Ideas for making sewing creations for ourselves, our children, & as gifts or donations.  
The first meeting will be held on October 7th @ 6:30pm @ the church to discuss everyone's thoughts & ideas.  Any questions, please call Ame Pentz @ 724 - 747 - 5590.

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.

The Booth Brothers are scheduled to perform at Redbank Valley High School.  The Booth Brothers are coming to New Bethlehem.  This trio, known for their harmony-drenched vocals and warm, easy voices, are coming for an exciting musical event on October 16, 2011 at RVHS. 

Call the First Church of God @ 814-275-2022.  General seating tickets:  $15.00   Presale, $20.00 @ door. 

VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER will be accepted.

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.  Reminder:  Please have your Annual Report information into Tammy by October 2nd to allow time for all information to be included in the booklet.

Park Hill Church of God will be having a Revival w/Pastor Nick Wilson, Sunday September 25th - Wednesday, September 28th.  Both services on Sunday, with a picnic supper @ Wetzel Park which is close to the church.


Pastor Jimmy Swogger will be doing the music, Monday - Wednesday beginning @ 7PM.  Angela Kupas & friends from North Apollo Church of God will be leading the worship on Sunday.

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!

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.

Coming Up:  

LSCofG Revival 

Who: Rev. Bill Konstantopoulos (born in 1938 in Greece & @ the age of 17 he felt called to ministry)

When: October 23 - 26 @ 7:00 PM 

Where: 240 Liberty Street

Our hope is that we would experience revival in this community, & we invite you to come & be a part if it.

Combined Prayer Service w/the Brookville CofG on September 18th @ 6PM.  Make plans to attend; you won't want to miss this opportunity!  Join us for this solemn assembly - we'll be gathering together to simply cry out for revival.

It is time to claim those who are dying.  It is time to cry out that God would give spiritual vision to those who are blind.  It is time we allow Him to search us & renew us.  It is time to grow in His power together as the Church of God united in the name of our Savior.  

Men's Bible Study to begin on Monday, October 3rd @ 7PM @ Joe's Gym.  All men are welcome!!

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