Pastor Jonathan's Youth Message - October 2012

Greetings on behalf of our youth and all the leaders who are actively involved in the lives of our young people!

God has been doing a number of great things with our youth here at Liberty Street Church of God, and I am thrilled to have the daily opportunity to work with our young people!  I feel blessed beyond words to be able to help guide and direct them in their spiritual lives through the power of the Holy Spirit and his leading!  I would ask that you continue to encourage the youth, pray for them daily, and support them in any way you can; they are doing a great job of shining the light of Christ into their schools and the community!

This fall we entered into a new transition with the youth!  Our church has been growing in number and that has increased the number of youth exponentially attending our weekly meetings!  At our kick-off party we had a total of 68 youth.  We have divided into three groups, led by seven adults, to help accommodate the differing ages and maturity levels of our youth.  Those groups are 4-6^th grade, 7 and 8^th grade, and 9-12^th grade!    

On September 9^th we kicked off our fall curriculums with a Soul Survivor party.  The theme of the party, and the entire fall is: Outreach, Outlove, and Outpray!  We as leaders are really stressing the importance of reaching those who are lost, loving those who need loved, and being in constant prayer with God!  I believe our youth have stepped up to the challenge and are doing a great job of ministering to those they are in daily contact with! Praise the Lord!

I would also like to thank and recognize those who are helping lead.  JJ and Samantha Ferguson, Mary Beth Allen, Jessica Wilson, and Wendy Ferguson, along with Blair and myself have each taken on an age group to help lead through the fall!  Please be in prayer for these leaders, it requires a lot of time and commitment for them to come and devote themselves to the youth every Sunday night, and without them this ministry wouldn’t be possible!  Thank you leaders!

I want to thank the loving members of this congregation also!  You have shown the youth your love by supporting them in various fundraising activities, through prayer, and constant encouragement!  It is an exciting time in the life of the church here in Clarion to see the unity and oneness that can only be accomplished through the love and guidance of the Holy Spirit. 

It is my heart’s desire to see the youth in this church become great followers of Christ!  To see them be Godly leaders in this community!  To grow up and raise families that serve Christ and his Kingdom!  God’s doing great and might things in Clarion and for that we are grateful!

In His Service,

Pastor Jonathan

Monthly Planner - October 2012

1 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
2 - Play Group @ 10AM
3 - Highland Oaks @ 2PM
4 - Ladies Bible Study "Esther" @ 6PM
5 -  ALF Craft Day Youth Parking Fundraiser
6 - ALF Craft Day Youth Parking Fundraiser
7 - SS @ 9AM - Worship @ 10AM - Youth @ 6PM - Ladies Bible Study "Esther" @ 6PM
8 - CCHS in Sanctuary @ 3PM - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
9 - Play Group @ 10AM
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11 - Ladies Bible Study "Esther" @ 6PM
12 - Youth Overnight @ Whitehall
13 - LIVE WORSHIP @ 6PM
14 - SS @ 9AM - Worship @ 10AM - Picnic @ Trinity Point @ Noon - Annual Meeting @ 6PM - Youth Harvest Party gr.7 - 12 @ 6PM - Ladies Bible Study "Esther" @ 6PM
15 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
16 - Play Group @ 10AM
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18 -
19 - Parent's Nite Out @ 6PM
20 - LIVE WORSHIP @ 6PM
21 - SS @ 9AM - Worship @ 10AM - Ladies Bible Study "Esther" @ 6PM
22 - Deadline for November Newsletter - Reformation Rally @ 6 & 7:30PM
23 - Play Group @ 10AM - Reformation Rally @ 6 & 7:30PM
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25 -
26 -
27 - LIVE WORSHIP @ 6PM
28 - SS @ 9AM - Worship @ 10AM - Ladies Bible Study "Esther" @ 6PM
29 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Men's Bible Study @ 7PM
30 - Play Group @ 10AM
31 -

Birthdays & Anniversaries - October 2012

Birthdays
1 - Trish Bish
7 - Steve Bowser, Dan Conner, Hope Hazlett
11 - Aleisa Barger
12 - Ty Burford
15 - Ethan Ferguson
17 - John Allen
19 - Tedra Craig, Maxine Harriger
20 - Gordon Buchwitz
22 - Kylee Ferguson
28 - Wendy Ferguson, Gayle Reddinger
29 - Jane Culbertson
30 - Kelly Burford
31 - Matti Thornton

Anniversaries
5 - Marty & Sandie Ferguson and Ken & Sue Jeannerat
7 - Dan & Jamie Emings
8 - Koah & Ame Pentz and Frank & Cheryl McNanay
11 - Byron & Bonnie Collier
15 - Dave & Leatha McClaine
22 - Dave & Debbie Martin
23 - Jason & Tiffiny Edmonds
24 - Brian & Kelly Burford
27 - Mike & Sharon Frederick

Bulletin Announcements - October 2012

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.  

Also, 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!  

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.  Finally, if you are absent from church on Sunday & would like a copy of any of our Sunday morning sermons, please call the church office. We would be happy to send you one. 

WWCH Channel 1300 on AM Broadcasting @ 11AM 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 in to AM 1300.

Please check your mailbox for the October Newsletter “Connections”.  All the mailboxes are now in alphabetical order.  DID YOU FIND YOURS?  Let the

office know if you do not have one.

October us Pastor's Appreciation Month -  Honoring our Pastors one day a year is never enough, but October has been set aside nationwide as Pastor's Appreciation Month.  Ideas may be :  Cards, gift cards, lunch out, baked goods, babysitting, or monetary gifts.  Just let them know we appreciate them! 

Come to Prayer Meeting!!  Update:  No Prayer Meetings during the month of October.  Prayer Meetings will  resume the first Wednesday night of each month starting in November.
As a church body, we have just finished studying the Holy Spirit, & what the role of the Spirit should be in our church & in our lives.  Jim Cymbala, the author of When God's Spirit Moves, says "The power of the Holy Spirit comes when people pray."  
We have an opportunity now to put this into practice corporately at our monthly prayer meetings on Wednesday nights @ 7PM here @ Liberty Street. 
Starting Wednesday, November 7th @ 7PM... let us seek together His will for us, His healing, His hope, & His power.  As Cymbala encouraged us, "God's not dead; he's still alive.  And what he's done through the centuries when people have prayed, he can still do today.  Let's ask the Holy Spirit to come & grant us a new spirit in our churches, in our small   groups, & in our individual lives."  "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people..." Acts 2:17  "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.  We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us..."  Romans 8:26

"LIVE" Worship - If you have unchurched friends or relatives, please invite them to our brand new worship service starting Saturday, October 13th @ 6PM.  Nursery will be provided & we hope to have Sonshine Club.

This is also an alternative for those who work shift work or who are unable to attend Sunday Morning Worship.

Please be praying for the start of a new adventure here @ Liberty Street Church of God!

October 14th -- Chili Luncheon @ the Trinity Point Site immediately following Worship - We will be cooking Chili in a kettle over an open fire.  Sign up sheets for ingredients will be in the Welcome Center.

Blessings & Budget Celebration --  The Annual Business Meeting will be held on October 14th @ 6PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Booklets are available in your mailboxes.  Please plan to attend!  No Youth or Ladies or Ladies Bible Study that night.

 PARENTS NIGHT OUT -- Friday, October 19th ^{(6 - 10PM)}.  There will be a sign up sheet in the Welcome Center.  If you are interested in being a helper, please call Jim & Joanne Switzer @ 226 - 1067.

Knox Ladies Seminar....  

After 25 years, the Knox Ladies Seminar committee felt they were called to step down & serve the Lord in other ways.  A new group of women have been led to step up & follow His call.  Their goal remains to continue the mission of witnessing to & exhorting a diverse group of women with a heart to seek closer & more committed walk with the Lord.  

On October 20, 2012, they have secured last years' enthusiastic speaker, Ellie Lofaro (a national speaker & author).  Our Italian theme is "Growing in God's Garden" drawn from Ephesians 3:17!  We are very excited to see God's work in this years' Seminar!!  Please mark your calendars now & continue to pray for the committee.  
To register... visit their Facebook Page or the new & improved website (www.knoxladiesseminar.us).

They are starting over with no funds to grow on.  They are requesting a one-time donation to use as seed money to get started $10, $20, $30 or another amount.  Please make your checks payable to Knox Ladies Seminar & mail it to:

Knox Ladies Seminar

c/o Gretchen Cochran

707 Main Street

Knox, PA   16232

Reformation Rally - Sunday, October 21st & Monday October 22nd 6PM & 7:30PM w/Rev. Gary Swogger & Rev. Anthony Molihan - Truth Matters Concerning: Sin & Sins - Christian Seeeeeeeparation & Holiness - Revival for Survival & Getting a Soul-Winner's Heart

Men’s Bible Study - Every Monday evening @ Joe’s Gym @ 7PM.   All men are invited to attend!

SonShine CLub is looking for Volunteers ... anyone interested in being a Teacher/Helper please see Hayley Jeannerat or email her @ hayleydj@windstream.net.  There are 2 groups - Younger (3yr. - Kind.) & Older (1st - 3rd gr.).  Because of age, helpers are placed with the younger group.  No need to worry about preparing a lengthy lesson.  Hayley makes a 6 month rotation schedule & currently teachers are teaching every 5 - 6 wks., but if there were more volunteers you would teach less often.  

We Need Volunteers…The Welcome Center is looking for more Volunteers!  Please see Tammy Lerch or call 226-9680 if you are interested.

The Counseling Center is in need of a small couch or love seat that is gently used - anyone who can help them, please contact Tracy Miller @ 814 - 223 -  4717.

Watch fort updates & events on the Church's or Youth Group's Facebook page -- http:www.facebook.com/groups/173856376044348 -- Liberty Street Church of God Youth Group.

For the latest Clarion Area Sports News, go to www.clarionsportszone.com  --- this site is taken care of by Dave McClaine.

Coming up.....

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry -- national collection week is November 12 - 19.  Be on the lookout for school supplies, stuffed animals, toys, caps, mittens, candy (not chocolate), flashlight w/batteries, small toys (but no military toys such as guns) & hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, & soap.  Also include a photo of yourself & a personal note.

Get informed & vote on November 6th - log onto PAFamilyVoter.com, a free, easy-to-use Voter's Guide from the PA Family Council to help you cut through the political spin & get the facts about the candidates on critical issues affecting our families, our faith, & our freedom. 

Family Thanksgiving Dinner - November 11th immediately following Worship @ the Limestone Fire Hall.  Turkey & finings! This is a catered event, so please have your reservations in by October 29th.