Prayer Concerns - January 2013

Most Recent Concerns
1/30 - Jonathan & Blair are w/Debbie Jordan in Pittsburgh -  we just heard she had a stint put in, but don't know anything else at this point
1/29 - Bonnie Schulz came home today from Clarion Hosp. 
1/29 - Debbie Jordan was life flighted to UPMC Oakland from Seneca - she had a heart attack - Judy Wilson is on her way down there with Kim Callender & Dave Jordan - as soon as we know anything we will let you know
1/25 - Herman Schwab passed away this morning - they will be bringing him back here - Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the Liberty Street Church of God, 240 Liberty Street, Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the Liberty Street Church of God with Pastor Bruce Wilson, pastor of the Liberty Street Church of God, officiating.  Interment will be held in the Sligo Cemetery.  Memorials may be sent to the building fund of the Liberty Street Church of God, 240 Liberty Street, Clarion PA 16214.

1/28 - Bonnie Schulz is in the hospital here in Clarion - not sure what is going on yet

1/28 - Vonnie Tiley is still in the hospital

1/28 - Nancy Yates is having a shoulder replacement tomorrow down south where she is staying for the winter

1/24 -  Marlin Collingwood (Monica Heal's Father) -  passed away last night
1/24 - Jim & Nancy Zacherl - both sick.

 1/24 - Vonnie Tiley - had surgery yesterday & will probably be moved to rehab in the next day or so

1/22 - Doug Stewart (friend of Mike/Tracy Johnston) - had a possible stroke & has been taken to the hospital
1/22 - Vonnie Tiley has a broken hip and we are awaiting to hear if or when she is having surgery.
1/20 - Jessica Wilson - in the Dominican Republic on a four week mission trip & a few days ago came down with cellulitis - she is unfortunately not able to finish out her last two weeks in the Dominican Republic as she needs to come home to seek further medical attention - she's leaving tonight to come home & should be home tomorrow morning 7 then see a doctor - pray for safe traveling & that God will heal her  & nothing further will come of the infection.
1/17 - Marling Collingwood &family - he is being discharged from Seneca hospital & being sent back to Clearview for Hospice
1/17 - Bernie Mohra (Pastor Jonathan's Uncle) - has stomach cancer & b/c of his heart issues they cannot do anything 
1/15 - Pastor friend of Buckwitz's - was in the hospital over the weekend - having heart problems & is very weak - will be having a heart cath done & some other tests - will need surgery, but Dr. is just not sure what is going on yet 
1/13 - Marlin Collingwood (Monica Heals father) - is in UPMC Seneca for dehydration & a mouth infection
1/10 - Betty Snyder (Anna Kriebel's mom) - was in an automobile accident 3 days ago & is in Hamet (Erie) Trauma Center with multiple injuries but in stable condition
1/10 - A friend of Monica Heal's daughter wrecked on the icy roads near Butler & her two young  children were killed
1/9 - Bonnie Schulz - blood pressure is very very low & not feeling well.

1/9 - Janet Young's niece - (Tisha - a Senior at Brookville HS) - has been receiving threatening letters &  being bullied - she also passed out & they are concerned with this
1/9 - 2 Unspoken Requests - one is a family issue

1/6 - Don Barger - Update: Home now
1/4 - Elwin Minnick (Sharlene Wingard's) brother - is in the UPMC NW hospital w/a collapsed lung - trying to inflate his lung today at 4:00 p.m

Thanksgiving & Praise

Prayer Concerns

 Burden for the Lost - Our Government & Leaders (local, state, national) -  President of the U.S.    Spiritual Growth - The Unsaved - Pastor Bruce & Family - Pastor Jonathan & Family - Our Community - Other Churches in our Community - Our Military      

Marlin Collingwood - Terry Aites (waiting for kidney transplant) - Arianna Evans - Ben Campbell -    Fred & Phyllis Traister - Virginia Lucas - Pat Radaker - Vonnie Tiley - Bonnie Schulz - Clarence & Shirley Evans - Thelma  Miller - Barb Schilling - Bob Bish - Brianna Richards - Shirley Barger - Don Clark - Clara Saxton - Randy Powell - Chrystal  Portsline  Family -    Alvera Burns - Sue Foust -                                                        Don Barger(back & heart) - Valerie Haight  - Sat. Night Worship Service -  Ann Snell - Roberta Gates - Zelda Smith - Bob & Jackie Jordan - Construction Workers @ Trinity Point & Delta Contractors -   Tammy Shook (liver cancer) - Sally Horner (cancer) - Aaron Hunker - Ryan Ferguson  & his sister -   Mandy Conner (Pregnancy) - Sheila LaComb - Pearl Manross - Connie Minich - Kara McCloskey -        Tiffany Edmonds (Pregnancy) - Patrick Miller - Marcella Anthony - Elwin Minnick Jr. - Debbie Martin’s Mom - Jess Wilson (Mission trip)

Upcoming Events
Building new "Trinity Point Church of God" 

Missions and Outreach
Whitehall Camp & Conference Center  - AAA Life Services - WPA Ministries of the COG - COG Ministries Anderson, IND - Food For Friends - Koinonia (CUP campus) - Alyssa Cooper Sande (Africa) - Clarion Ministerium - Rebecca New-Edson (WPA COG Ministries Dir.) -  Rev. Ron Duncan (General Director of the COG, Anderson, IN)

College Students
Mariel Jeannerat (CUP) - Meaghan Hartle (CUP) - Dianne Dunlap (Nursing School) - Dean Papke (Butler Comm. College) - Nicole Allen (Asbury U) - Stephanie Christie (CUP) - Teighlor Rice (Mercyhurst) - Marissa Atherton (Erie) - Sam Wilson (Community College of Allegheny County) - Jesse Himes - Hannah Allen (Schreyers Honors College @ PSU)

Nursing/Personal Care Home/Rehab Patients
June Horner (Golden Living - Clarion)
Nila Minich (Gene Minich’s Mom – Clarview, Sligo)
Pearl Manross (?Highland Oaks?)
Marlin Collingwood (Clarview-Sligo)
Edna Burford (Highland Oaks)
Sue Foust  (Highland Oaks)

Ministries & Leaders of Our Congregation
Children & Youth Ministries - Our Boards & Committees - Sunday School - Worship Services - Women of the Church of God & Women’s Ministries - Pastor Bruce & Family - Pastor Jonathan & Family - Finance Team - Building Committee

Monthly Planner - December 2012

1 - Live Worship @ 6 pm
2 - S.S. @ 9 am - Worship @ 10 am - Youth @ 6 pm
3 - W.W. @ 5:30 pm - Men’s Bible Study @ 7 pm
4 -
5 - Highland Oaks @ 2 pm - Lifeline Screening - Prayer Mtg @ 7 pm
6 -
7 - Live Nativity
8 - Live Nativity - Live Worship @ 6 pm
9 - S.S. @ 9 am - Worship @ 10 am - Youth @ 6 pm
10 - W.W. @ 5:30 pm - Men’s Bible Study @ 7 pm
11 -
12 -
13 -
14 - Youth Toy Wrapping
15 - Youth Toby Mac Concert -  Live Worship @ 6 pm
16 - S.S. @ 9 am - Worship @ 10 am & Children’s Musical Youth
17 - W.W. @ 5:30 pm - Men’s Bible Study @ 7 pm
18 -
19 -
20 -
21 - Parents Night Out from 6-10 pm
22 - Live Worship @ 6PM
23 - S.S. @ 9 am - Worship @ 10 am - Youth Caroling - TBA
24 - Christmas Eve Service @ 7 pm
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26 -
27 -
28 -
29 - Live Worship @ 6 pm
30 - S.S. @ 9 am - Worship @ 10 am - No Youth
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Bulletin Announcements - December 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 December Newsletter “Connections”.  All the mailboxes are now in alphabetical order.  DID YOU FIND YOURS?  Let the

office know if you do not have one.

Come to Prayer Meeting!!  Update:  Prayer Meetings  -- the first Wednesday night of each month.
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. 
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 that started 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!

Life Line Screening coming to Liberty Street Church if God - Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - Life Line Screening has screened over 6 million participants &  has partnered with hospitals across the country.  Why?  Because the ultrasound screenings that they offer can help save your life.  Set up an appointment today @ 1-800-679-5192.

Live Nativity - December 7 & 8 @ the Clarion Memorial Park across from the Court House from 6 - 8PM

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL - Census Time in Bethlehem - December 16th

Calling all children 3 years thru 6th grade... Program will be presented in the Sunday Morning service on December 16th - Any questions, please call Jennifer Morgan 724-867-0002

PARENTS NIGHT OUT -- December  21st -- 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Don’t forget to sign up in the Welcome Center.  Names, ages of your children & a phone number is needed.

Christ Birthday Offering will be taken on December 23rd.  

Christmas Eve Service - 12/24/12 @ 7PM

Group Activities:
Men’s Bible Study - Every Monday evening @ Joe’s Gym @ 7PM.   Currently the group is studying the "Truth Project" from Focus on the Family.  This is a great time for men to come together to grow spititually & to pray.  All men are invited to attend!
Women's Bible Study - There are currently 2 groups meeting.  They are finishing up the book of Esther by Beth Moore.  Groups are led by Judy Wilson & Blair Spencer.  We will keep you informed of a new study & when it begins.
Women's Prayer Trio - There are several trio's that meet weekly & monthly.  Any women that are interested in being in a Prayer Trio please see Judy Wilson.

General Announcements:
Live Nativity Set Construction Crew - be @ the Church @ 10AM on Friday, Dec. 7th - Thank You !!!

Angel Tree - Would you like to bless someone this Christmas season?  Take an Angel from the Angel Tree.  Please buy only what is on the tag.  Wrap the gift(s), attach the Angel tag to the gift & have it back to the Church by Sunday, 12/9.  We still have 3 Angels left.

We are in need of additional Nursery Workers.  We are so blessed with lots of babies that we need more adult help.  Please see Michelle Aites if you are interested in helping w/Sunday School Nursery or Worship Nursery.

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.

If you are interested in Salvation Army Bell Ringing, please contact Clara Beloit @ 814 - 227 - 2673.

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.....

Youth News from Pastor Jonathan - December 2012

We just returned from the annual State Youth Convention, THIRST, this past Sunday! We had such a
great time of fun and fellowship together! I never get tired of spending time with our youth, and activities
like this really give us the opportunity to share quality time together. I would like to say thank you to the
congregation for giving us all the opportunity to attend these functions, the Lord is working through our
teens; he has big plans for them! Please continue to pray for them daily!

Rest of the Year Events:

On November 30th we will be collecting toys at Clarion University for some of the less fortunate children
in the area. It will be before/during the WOF Christmas simulcast. Youth need to be there at
6:00 to help load toys into the box truck.

December 14: 7:00 -9:00pm
We are going to meet at the church at 7:00pm. Some other youth from the area will be meeting with
us to wrap the toys collected during the Toy drive. We will wrap all the toys starting at 7:00 and
then have a pizza party afterwards. Following the pizza party we will have a gift exchange and
some games.

December 15: Toby Mac concert
PLANS: We plan to leave the church on Saturday, December 15th at 1:00 PM. We are going to stop and allow the youth to shop and hang out at the Pittsburgh Mills from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. We will then eat dinner in the food courts around 4:00 PM and then head to the Consol Energy Center in downtown Pittsburgh for the concert. The youth will need to bring money for dinner, any shopping they want to do and/or concert souvenirs.

THANK YOU!!

I would like to express my thanks to all of you. Blair, Isabella, Easton and I are extremely blessed to have
been called to minister here in Clarion! I believe God is accomplishing great things here and it’s such a humbling experience to see His kingdom expanding because of the love all of you have for him! Seeing our youth grow in Christ is one of the greatest things I have the opportunity to witness! My family and I will continue to pray for God’s protection, guidance, and direction for each of your families as we approach and move through the holiday season! May God bless each of you as much as He has blessed us!

Birthdays & Anniversaries - December 2012

 Birthdays

December 2 - Dave Bish
December 5 - J.J. Ferguson
December 6 - Rod Jeannerat
December 10 - Emily Aites
December 12 - Jeff Ferringer
December 14 - Ellie Bates
December 17 - Fred Traister
December 18 - Mary Millis
December 19 - Tim Aites & Jim Zacherl
December 21 - Aidin Bish & Owen Kriebel
December 24 - Laura Burford
December 25 - Ken Jeannerat
December 26 - Matt Bates
December 27 - Michael Atherton
December 28 - Karleigh Reinsel
December 30 - Nyreen Pyne

Anniversaries

December 18 - Matt & Jenny Bates
December 23 - Greg & Lori O’Brien
December 24 - Rich & Faith Atherton
December 27 - Dennis & Melanie Finotti

Pastor Bruce's Message - December 2012

Dear Friends,
I am completely overwhelmed at how fast the Holidays have approached us. It seems to come
faster every year, if that is possible! I noticed that there are many folks that have been putting
something on Facebook every day during the month of November that they are thankful for. I
know I am a little late, but I want to share with you some of the things I am thankful for in
my life and the life that God has given me. (This in no way means that we don’t have challenges
in life or that every day is problem free), but for now we want to focus on the positive.
First of all, I am so glad that I am surrendered to the Lord Jesus Christ! I am blessed to be a
child of the King and to be called by Him to pastor the Liberty Street Church of God. This is
an awesome experience and you folks are a great blessing to my family and me. We want to
thank you all for the works of encouragement and also the gifts for Pastor Appreciation. We do
not deserve it, but we are so grateful for all of you and your generosity.
Recently my last aunt passed away. I had eight aunts and uncles on my Mother’s side and only
on Aunt and Uncle on my Dad’s side of the family. My Mother, who is 91 years old, is the
only one of her siblings that is left. During and after this last funeral that I had the honor of
conducting, I am profoundly aware that the generation before me is just about gone and it is a
little unnerving. These are the folks we have looked up to all of our lives and many of them
served as a great example to us. By the grace of God, however, we still have the memories that
will go with us throughout our lives.
This last funeral and family reunion (I say that tongue in cheek because it seems that is the
only time all the cousins get together) has made me appreciate so much more the importance
of relationships and family. Some of my cousins and I, along with my brother and sister were
very close growing up, and even though many of us have lost touch, we seemed to be able to
pick up where we left off.
I want to also express my thankfulness to God for my wife and children and grandchildren. I
can’t imagine where I would have wound up in this life if Judy and I had not gotten together.
It took me many years and struggles to realize that, and today I love her more than ever!
Our children are such a blessing and to watch them grow into adulthood is awesome. Judy and
I love them and their spouses with all of our heart.
Nick and Tiffany are doing well in ministry and are starting into the process of adopting a
child. They need our prayers as they are working through this process and we pray that God
will open the right doors for them.
Josh is the Worship Pastor at the Church of God in Brookville, PA. He is doing a great job
there and he is also in the process of recording a DVD in a studio in Pittsburgh. He does all
the singing of the different parts and also plays all the instruments for the recording.
Blair and her husband Jonathan are doing well with their two little ones. Isabella is two, and
Easton is three months old. We are so glad they are working here at Liberty Street alongside of
us. Jonathan is our Associate and Youth Pastor and Blair works with him and also heads up
our Women’s Ministry. They are both working on the Ordination.
Jessica has been doing well, she is a LPN and she is working in a Golden Living facility in
Murrysville, She is home every weekend and she has plans to go on a medical mission trip to
the Dominican Republic in January.
Sam is going to school in Pittsburgh to be a lineman for a power company. He also cuts trees
and is in the License and Ordination Process to ultimately go into the ministry. His girlfriend
Karla earned her Bachelor’s Degree (in three years) and is planning to go next fall to be a
physician’s assistant.
Caleb is our baby and is now 15 years old. He loves the Lord and he is an all-around boy, playing sports and loves the outdoors and hunting and fishing. He is growing into a young man.
I don’t very often talk about my family, but I never want to take them for granted nor do I want
to not recognize the blessings of God in my life through Judy and the kids. God has been faithful
to us and He has always provided for our needs and He has blessed us in pastoral ministry
beyond words.
Finally I want to recognize the blessing of friends. We have some great friends and we are
profoundly thankful for them.
To the Liberty Street Church of God, we love you and are honored to serve you. I know all of
you can share your blessings and the things you are thankful for, please do so, take some time
to appreciate the finer things in life that God has given us. Sometimes the finer things in life
are not the most expensive things, nor are they based on wealth and materialism, they are
based on our relationship with the Lord and the relationships we have one with another.
(Psalm 69:30 NIV) I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
(Phil 4:6-7 NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. {7} And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Liberty Street Church of God Family, thank you for the growth that is happening both in numbers and in your lives. I am so thrilled to see how much you all love God’s church and love people. I’m thankful that you have a heart for the lost and that so many of you are great ambassadors for the work of the Kingdom. God will always honor your heart for people and that is why He is moving in our midst. 
Thank you for loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.
God Bless You All, Pastor Bruce

Prayer Concerns - November 2012

For prayer requests, please call Pastor Bruce, the Church Office, or email Tammy @ secretary@libcog.comcastbiz.net (church secretary).  Prayer concerns are updated each time a "new" concern is released via email from Pastor Bruce or the Church Office. Because the existing Prayers Concerns & Thanksgivings is just being revised, the latest updated revisions don't go out as a new email to subscribers.  Prayer Meeting every Wednesday @ 7PM in the Sanctuary.

Most Recent Concerns
11/25 -  Mary (Jill Henry's sister in Texas) - expecting her first child @ Christmas - having contractions & admitted to the hospital today - she also has gall stones
11/14 - Pastor Bruce's My Aunt Gert passed away this morning (his mother's last sibling) - he is doing the funeral so he &  Judy will be in Connellsville tomorrow & Friday - pray that God will use me to proclaim the gospel. Jesus said, "a prophet is without honor in his hometown." It's tough to preach to your relatives. But God can go beyond that.  Pastor Bruce was very close to his Aunt & she was just like my mother is to him.

 11/13 - Dennis and Melanie Finotti are new Grandparents - Cruz Rowan Lengacher arrived @ 12:31pm October 23 - 7lb. 4oz & 20 1/2 inches 

11/8 - Please be praying for Duane Troutman and his family.  Diane passed away this evening.  Funeral and viewing will be here at the church on Sunday. Viewing will be from 3-7:00 P.M.  with the funeral at 7:00 P.M.
11/6 - Bonnie Shulz - having a rough time & needs prayer
11/5 - continue to remember Diane Troutman in your prayers
11/2 - Dusti Schulz - having tests on her legs - looking for nerve damage
11/1 - Bonnie Schulz was to the doctor this past Monday & didn't get a good report about her osteoporosis - please be praying for her

Thanksgiving & Praise

Prayer Concerns
Burden for the Lost - Our Government & Leaders - President of the US - Spiritual Growth for our Church Family - The Unsaved - Our Community - Other Churches in our Community - Our Military 

Terry Aites (waiting for kidney transplant) - Arianna Evans - Ben Campbell - Fred & Phyllis Traister - Virginia Lucas - Pat Radaker -  Zelda Smith - Vonnie Tiley - Bonnie Schulz - Clarence & Shirley Evans  - Thelma Miller - Barb Schilling - Rev. Jimmy Swogger - Alvera Burns - Sue Foust - Don Barger (back) - Ann Snell - Roberta Gates - Zelda Smith - Valerie Haight - Bob & Jackie Jordan - Tammy Shook (liver cancer) - Brianna Richards - Sally Horner (cancer) - Aaron Hunker - Kim Kelly's Mom - Ryan Ferguson (waiting for kidney transplant) - Mandy Conner (pregnancy) - Shelia LaComb - Troutman Family - Rosco Family (Pastor Bruce's Aunt Gertrude Rosco passed away) - construction workers @ Trinity Point & Delta Contractors - Saturday night Worship Service

Recovering/Surgery/Physical
Vickie Pentz  -Pastor Jimmy Swogger - Melissa Himes - Ray Peltcs

Upcoming Events
Building new "Trinity Point Church of God" 

Missions and Outreach
Whitehall Camp & Conference Center - AAA Life Services - WPA Ministries of the COG - COG Ministries Anderson, IND - Food For Friends - Clarion Ministerium - Koinonia (CUP campus) - Victor & Alyssa Cooper Sande (Africa) - Rev. Ron Duncan (General Director of the CHOG) - Rebecca New-Edson (WPA Ministiries Director)

College Students
Mariel Jeannerat (CUP) - Meaghan Hartle (CUP) - Dianne Dunlap (Nursing School) - Dean Papke (Butler Comm. College) - Nicole Allen (Asbury U) - Stephanie Christie (CUP) - Teighlor Rice (Mercyhurst) - Marissa Atherton (Erie) - Sam Wilson (Community College of Allegheny County) - Jesse Himes - Hannah Allen (Schreyers Honors College @ PSU)

Nursing/Personal Care Home/Rehab Patients
June Horner (Golden Living - Clarion)
Nila Minich (Gene Minich’s Mom – Clarview, Sligo)
Pearl Manross (Highland Oaks)
Marlin Collingwood (Clarview-Sligo)
Edna Burford (Highland Oaks)
Sue Foust  (Highland Oaks)

Ministries & Leaders of Our Congregation
Children & Youth Ministries - Our Boards & Committees - Sunday School - Worship Services - Women of the Church of God & Women’s Ministries - Pastor Bruce & Family - Pastor Jonathan & Family - Finance Team - Building Committee

Monthly Planner - November 2012

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3 - 6:00 P.M. Live Worship
4 - S.S. @ 9:00 A.M. - Worship @ 10:00 - Ladies Bible Study @ 6:00 P.M. - Youth 6-8 P.M.
5 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Men’s Bible Study @ 7:00 P.M.
6 - Vote...
7 - 7:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting
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10 - Live Worship @ 6:00 P.M.
11 - S.S. @ 9:00 A.M. - Worship @ 10:00 - Ladies Bible Study @ 6:00 P.M.
12 - Shoeboxes 10 to 2PM - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - Men’s Bible Study @ 7:00 P.M.  
13 - Shoeboxes 10 to 2 & 6-8 P.M. - Gideons @ 6:30PM - Business Dept. @ 7:00 P.M.
14 - Shoeboxes 10 to 2PM 
15 - Shoeboxes 10 to 2PM & 6 to 8PM -  Growth Mtg.
16 - Shoeboxes 10 to 2PM - Parents Night Out from 6-10 P.M. - Youth Convention
17 - Shoeboxes 10 to 2PM - Live Worship @ 6:00 P.M. - Youth Convention
18 - S.S. @ 9:00 A.M. - Worship @ 10:00 - Ladies Bible Study @ 6:00 P.M. - Solemn 
       Assembly @ Brookville COG 6:30 - Youth Convention
19 - Weight Watchers @  5:30 P.M. - Men’s Bible Study @ 7:00 P.M.
20 - Council Meeting @ 7:00 P.M.
21 - Community Thanksgiving Service 1st United Methodist @ 7:00 P.M.
22 - Thanksgiving Day
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24 - Live Worship @ 6:00 P.M.
25 - S.S. @ 9:00 A.M - Worship @ 10:00 - Ladies Bible Study @ 6:00 P.M.
26 - Weight Watchers @ 5:30PM - No Men’s Bible Study
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AAA Life Services

Dear Friend of AAA:

Back in the day, actually way back in the day, I really enjoyed riding roller coasters. I didn't shrink back and looked forward to the ride, knowing I would scream my lungs out the whole time. Today, not so much, I very carefully select the one and only roller coaster I will ride on a given day. I look for a mild one that isn't near the thrill or risk that I was game for in the past. Maybe I am wiser now and that is why this type of risk is not near as attractive or maybe I've ridden one too many roller coasters through life experiences that have left an indelible mark.

A little over two months ago your financial investment helped AAA Life Services ride a roller coaster of sorts regarding a young woman that came to our office for services. This ride began with a phone call late in the day. Connie was the first to speak with her and then asked that I take over to navigate the nature of some of her questions. Our desire is to have anyone with lots of questions and needs that we believe we can address, come into the office. However, in this case she ruled the invitation out, because she lived 30 minutes away.

The following day she called again and this time Hilary answered. She was pretty hysterical after taking two pregnancy tests and they were both positive. Hilary very reassuringly suggested that she take a deep breath and try to calm down. Once again, listening and learning from her what her greatest concerns were; another invitation was offered. This time she agreed.

As she and I talked in the counseling room, I began to hear all the reasons why having a baby at this time was not possible. With each reason, I countered with a reason that this could work. At some point there was a shift in our conversation and questions started coming that pertained to pregnancy: what do you eat, what should you do or not do? Wow, I started to enjoy the ride at this point. Eventually, I asked if I could give her one of the little baby models that we have and she seemed excited. I took another step and asked if she would be open to a few baby items, and again the answer was, "Yes".

The baby items were wrapped in a "baby bundle". These were given to us by a group of pre-school mothers and they are packed with baby items, books, and journals. With each item her excitement increased and then she asked if she was allowed to be excited. When she left she was flying high and so were we. Connie, Hilary, and I had all talked to her at some point and heard the impossible state of this pregnancy. Now this ride is on an upswing and looking good!

Unfortunately, the next day the coaster came crashing down and the possibilities for this child to live were bleak. The communication was more of the same as she said it could never work and I'm saying it could.  When the call ended the ride seemed to come to a screeching halt ... not coasting to a pleasant stop. 

Then a month later the ride started all over again with an out of the blue phone call. There was joy back in her voice. We've decided to keep the baby was what she said. Then she went on to tell me the day before the abortion was scheduled her boyfriend came home and told her to cancel the appointment. As they talked the conclusion was that they could make it work.

Birthdays & Anniversaries - November 2012

November Birthdays

November 3 -  Sandy Ferguson
November 4 - Caleb Wilson, Marty Ferguson, Denny Wingard, Jamie Preston 
November 6 - Christina Buchwitz, Roxanne Kahle 
November 8 - Byron Collier, Penny Kriebel, Don Barger 
November 12 - Travis Aites, Roberta Gates 
November 15 - Kevin Kellogg 
November 16 - Michelle Aites 
November 18 - Melanie Finotti 
November 19 - Tiffiny Edmonds, Keith Allen, Meghan Hartle, John Mark Henry 
November 20 - Ginny Kopko
November 22 - Brian Manville
November 23 - Olivia Bish
November 25 - Ken Smith
November 26 - John Rupert
November 27 - Emary Pentz, Judy Wilson, Lily Preston
November 29 -Isaac Lerch

November Anniversaries

November 12 - Jim & Dawn Christie
November 18 -Keith & Mary Beth Allen 
November 25 - Jim & Penny Kriebel

Pastor's Page - November 2012

Dear Friends, 

We have had lots of activities going on here at the Liberty Street Church of God the last
several months. You have been challenged and so have I. However, through the eyes of
God and His direction that is what He expects of those that call themselves Christians.
Jesus said, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to
you as well.” (Mat 6:33 NIV) Out of all the activities in our lives, the family, the occupation,
the business you own, all of your friends and your social life, can you and I say that we
really seek out the Kingdom of God first?

On the second night of the Reformation Renewal Rally our Caleb was running the sound
system and the computer for the power point. After the first service he was ready to go
home. Judy and I persuaded him to stay and do the second service. (You can probably
guess how we persuaded him!) After the service when we were taking the speakers out
for dinner he went along with us and I told him how much I appreciated what he did for
us and we told him that he really stepped in when we needed him. The POINT? I hope
this was a life lesson for him to see the need to seek first the Kingdom. Neither Judy nor
I said it in those terms; however, we hope that he saw that he fulfilled a need and that
God was pleased with him, as were his Mom and Dad. He sacrificed self to please God.

If human beings could just get over “SELF” I think there would be a more powerful and
effective witness of God’s church in the world. I would question in our day and in our society
if it is even possible to get beyond “SELF” and the desires of “SELF.” Jesus was
critical of the Pharisees with regard to their self-indulgence and warned them saying,
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and
dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. (Mat 23:25 NIV) There is no place in
the Christian’s life for these attributes. The Apostle Paul said that when we get saved,
“For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away
with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin-- {7} because anyone who has died has been freed.


(Rom 6:6-7 NIV) The Scripture also teaches that one of the characteristics of love is selflessness.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. {5} It is not rude, it is not
self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. {6} Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth. {7} It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. {8} Love never
fails…...” (1 Cor 13:4-8 NIV)


We are taught in Scripture that the “NEW-SELF” is different than the old. “You were
taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its
deceitful desires; {23} to be made new in the attitude of your minds; {24} and to put on the new self,
created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Eph 4:22-24 NIV) The “NEW-SELF” is
to be like God in righteousness and holiness. It only stands to reason that if we have the
“NEW-SELF” we will be seeking first the Kingdom.

I would encourage us that if we want to live a life of fulfillment, peace and contentment,
it will only come through a relationship with Jesus Christ that will result in crucifying
SELF. Jesus said, “Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself
and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23 NIV)

God Bless you all,
Pastor Bruce

Bulletin Announcements - November 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 November Newsletter “Connections”.  All the mailboxes are now in alphabetical order.  DID YOU FIND YOURS?  Let the

office know if you do not have one.

Come to Prayer Meeting!!  Update:  Prayer Meetings  -- the first Wednesday night of each month.
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. 
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 that started 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!

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.  (Youth Dessert Auction following the Thanksgiving Meal.)

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry -- national collection week is November 12 - 18.  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.  Last year there were 8 million shoeboxes shipped.  In each box was the “Story of Jesus” in each child’s language. Please watch for information and forms to be in the Welcome Center soon.

Collection dates & times are:
Nov. 12th ‐Monday, 10:00 am‐2:00 pm
Nov. 13th –Tuesday, 10:00 am‐2:00 pm & 6:00‐8:00 pm
Nov. 14th– Wednesday, 10:00 am‐2:00 pm
Nov. 15th– Thursday, 10:00 am‐2:00 pm & 6:00‐8:00 pm
Nov. 16th– Friday, 10:00 am– 2:00 pm
Nov. 17th– Saturday, 10:00 am– 12:00 (noon)
Nov. 18th– Sunday, 1:00pm– 3:00 pm

Scrapbook Night - November 14th

As part of the Women's Ministry, Liberty Street will be hosting a Scrapbooking Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14th from 6:30 - 9:30PM.  There is no charge for this event.  Bring a friend & come crop with fellow enthusuiasts!  Heather Gourley, Creative Memories consultant, will have supplies available for purchase.  You may email Heather @ hlgourley@hotmail.com or call her @ 814-275-4328 if you need to place an order ahead of the event.  If you plan to attend, please sign up @ the church Welcome Center Desk, or call Jenny Bates @ 814-764-6056.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT -- November 16th -- 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Don’t forget to sign up in the Welcome Center.  Names, ages of your children
& a phone number is needed.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL - December 16th

For all children 3 years thru 6th grade - first practice was Sunday November 4th during Sonshine Club - Program will be presented in the Sunday Morning service on December 16th - Any questions, please call Jennifer Morgan 724-867-0002

State Youth Convention “Thirst” -- November 16th-November 18th

Solemn Assembly @ the  Brookville Church of God -- November 18, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”  Matt. 18:20 NIV
   
Community Thanksgiving Service -- First United Methodist Church -- Wednesday, November 21, 2012 @ 7:00 P.M. --  Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.

Women of Faith Christmas - would like to invite the community to gather together for the perfect kick-off for your Christmas Celebrations.  
When: Nov. 30th @ 7PM
Where: Marwick Boyd Auditorium @ Clarion University
$5 presale or $10 @ the door
Any questions... call 814 - 764 - 5199

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.....

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL - December 16th -- during Morning Worship Service
Calling all children ages 3yrs. - 6th grade.  We'll begin practicing for our Christmas Musical Sunday, Nov. 4th during Sonshine Club & continue every Sunday through Dec. 9th.  Our program will be Sunday morning, Dec. 16th in the AM Service.  More information to come.  Any questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Morgan @ jennifers.tearoom@gmail.com

Dec. 7 & 8 ---- Live Nativity - Signup in the Narthex