More About the Clarion Church of God...

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.


Thursday, February 28, 2013

Bulletin Announcements - March 2013

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.  The church mailboxes are located in the Narthex & arranged alphabetically.  Please check your mailboxes for information we may have placed in there.  If you are unsure if you have a mailbox, or you do not have a mailbox & want one, call Tammy @ 814 - 226 - 8672. You are important to us & we need to keep you updated on all activities!
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!

For all that have email availability... go to the Church Blog for your February Newsletter.  You can find us @ www.clarionchurchofgod.blogspot.com

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.

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


Saturday Nite "LIVE" Worship @ 6PM - If you have unchurched friends or relatives, please invite them to our brand new worship service that started Saturday, October 13th.  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.  

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 spirtitually & to pray.  All men are invited to attend!
Women's Bible Study - We have concluded our Bible study on the book of Esther by Beth Moore.  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.  Ladies NIte OUt - 4th Tuesday nite 6-8PM.  Watch for details!
Youth Group - 7-12th grade... every Sunday night @6PM
Jr. Youth Group - 4-6th grade... every Sunday night @ 6PM

General Announcements:


Spring Revival Bible Study - The Culture of God’s Kingdom: A study of the Beatitudes by Nick Wilson.  This well-written book focuses on Matthew 5:1-12.
     Sunday Nights - Pastor & Judy's Home from 6 - 8PM
     Wednesday Nights - Mike & Wendy Ferguson's Home from 6 - 8PM w/Pastor Jonathan   
     &amp Blair leading
     Wednesday Nights - @ the Church 6 - 8PM w/Pastor Bruce leading
     Wednesday Nights - @ Whitehall Camp @ the Fallen Oak Lodge from 6 - 8PM w/Shawn 
     &amp Jennifer Morgan leading

Tithing Envelopes - If you are in need of tithing envelopes please see Diane Gross or call the Church Office @ 814-226-8672.

CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER - if we have bad weather or if it is calling for bad weather, please go to radio station WCCR  1300 AM for church cancellations.  We will also put out cancellations by email.


The Bible Study Sunday School Class that meets up in the prayer room beside the library is beginning the study of Hebrews.  Anyone of any age is welcome to join us at 9:00 every Sunday morning.   Any questions call Beth Henry at 797-5962.

We have had many of you wanting to send Don Barger a Get Well card.  His address is:   Don Barger - 2950 Panther Springs Road - Emlenton, Pa. 16373

Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead on March 9th... Jump into Spring!!

Communion - Saturday, March 9th & Sunday, March 10th


We will be making meals for those who are recovering from surgery or illness on March 9th @ 10:00 a.m.  Anyone wanting to come and help please see Judy Wilson.

Parent's Nite Out - March 15th.  Please sign up in the Welcome Center.

March 16th - Jr. Youth Group (grades 4 - 6) going Bowling.  Meet @ the Church @ 4:30PM.  We will be returning @ 7:30PM for pickup.  Cost is $10.   See Mary Beth for any questions.

YOUTH Wii Bowling Tournamant -- Sunday, March 17th @ 6:00 pm.


Anderson University Chorale - will be with us on Tuesday, March 19th @ 7:00 p.m.  This is an honor to have them but we need your help.
We are in need of housing for 54 students for one night stay.  If you are willing to keep one or more students please sign up in the Welcome Center or see Bonnie Ferguson for details.    Remember to invite your friends & family to a night of beautiful music by very talented young adults.  You will be blessed!

CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN-
Ken Davis will be at the Marwick Boyd (Clarion University) on Saturday, March 23rd at 7 pm.  For tickets call 1-800-927-9083 or fln.org/tickets     Come and LOL (laugh out loud)


March 24th - Palm Sunday
March 26th - Ladies Night Out from 6-8PM in the Fellowship Hall.  All ladies college age & up are welcome to attend.  Friends are welcome, too!
March 28th - Maundy Thursday Service @ 7PMSeder Meal/ Communion/ Footwashing -   Sign up in the Welcome Center or Liberty  Street entrance to give us a count on preparing for the Seder Meal. 


March 29 - CLARION MINISTERIUM -- Good Friday Services 2013
 Theme: Faces of the Cross

1. (NOON – 12:25PM) Jesus & Mary
IC Church Speaker: Monty Sayers
2. (12:30PM – 12:55PM) Jesus & John the Beloved
First Baptist Speaker: Jonathan Spencer
3. (1:00PM – 1:25PM) Jesus & the Two Thieves
Grace Lutheran Speaker: Katelyn Henderson
4. (1:30PM – 1:55PM) Jesus & the Crowd
Church of God Speaker: Deryl Larson
5. (2:00PM – 2:25PM) Jesus & the Soldiers
UMC Speaker: Jake Jacobson
6. (2:30PM – 3:00PM) Jesus & the Centurians
First Presbyterian Speaker: Scott Hauser


March 30 - Easter Service - Saturday LIVE Worship   
March 31 - Easter Service - 7AM @ Trinity Point - bring a lawn chair 
March 31 - Easter Service - Sunday School @ 9AM & Worship @ 10AM Worship

One Black Day (By: Ann Bailey)      

The crowds were shrieking      

It’s His blood we’re seeking

This man who calls Himself God



His back became mush

From the flogs cruelly thrust

Rivers of blood rain down



That day He was led

A crown of thorns on His head

Up a long dusty road

To a cross



A lamb slain on a tree
Sacrificed for you and me
He didn’t deserve such a death

The only way that
We can repay
Such a sacrifice freely given
Is

Dying out to sin
And giving to Him
All of our lives
Unconditionally

Women's Prayer Group...
The Women;s Prayer Ministry (Prayer Trios) are reorganizing.  The groups will be meeting bi-weekly, here @ the church in the prayer room.  We have 5 different options for you.  They are:
Sunday @ 6PM w/Leader Karen Hazlett - Monday @ 3:30PM w/Leader Wendy Ferguson - Wednesday @ 10AM w/Leader Laura Burford - Wednesday @ 6PM w/Leader Jenny Bates or Friday @ 10AM w/Leader Judy WIlson.  Please sign up in the Welcome Center by March 24th or call Judy Wilson @ 814-227-8910.  
STOP “NOT In My Church” – Facing Abuse in the Local Congregation      Educational Seminar and Panel Discussion
 Place:  North Main Street Church of God-Butler
Some things can’t be healed with bandages abuse touches every family in your congregation.  ...our congregation is not the exception.  All information is on the bulletin boards.

Parents: Do you have some "gently used " kid's clothing taking up space in closets or drawers that your children have out grown? The Baker Street Church of God in Rimersburg offers a Kid's Closet ministry where families in need are able to receive free clothes for their children. This ministry is held every other month with the next Kid's Closet to be held in March. They are especially in need of sizes infant to children's size 12. Please, consider this ministry and .bring any children's clothes donations to church by March 3rd. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.

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.


Volunteers Needed for SonShine Club ... We are being blessed with more children in our Sonshine Club Ministry!  If you would llike to spend som time with a bunch of great kids, 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.

Check out these exciting stories on Clarion Sports Zone (http://www.clarionsportszone.com/).   --- this site is taken care of by Dave McClaine ---

 Leap Of Faith Gymnasts Perform With USA Olympic Team Members (Community/Elementary page) - Camron Kirkland Reaches Major Milestone (Varsity page)

Coming up.....


April 2 @ 5PM - Finance Team Meeting
April 2 @ 7PM - Church Council Meeting

April 4 - Divorce Care Ministry - 13 week cycle.  Questions or to register... call Jacqueline Morrone @ 814-226-4035 by March 31st.

April 19th 6-10PM - Parent's Night Out - Sign up in the Welcome Center

April 22 - 27 Men's Fishing Trip @ Pymatuning State Park - Great fellowship w/other Brothers in Christ - See Jonathan for details.

April 26 - 27 LADIES RETREAT AT WHITEHALL CAMP – Speakers & Worship Leaders -  “Alanna Story” -  For more details see Blair or go to www.whitehallcamp.org

APRIL 27th –Saturday @ 7:00 P.M. - REDBANK VALLEY BIBLE CLUB  will have their
Open House @ the Redbank Valley High School.  Free Event with speaker Steve  Fitzhugh  and bbc worship band Rise.  Be Transformed   Romans 12:2 - All are welcome.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Mission Trip to Jamaica 2014
Have you ever wanted to go on a mission trip but have never had the opportunity? This may be your chance! Matt & Jenny Bates are working with an organization called Won by One to Jamaica to plan a trip for our church to the town of Harmons, Jamaica during the summer of 2014. Anyone age 13 and over is welcome on the trip. On Sun., Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall, Josh Shaffer from Won by One will talk about the mission at Harmons. If you are interested, please join us for this presentation. No commitments will be required at this time – the meeting is just informational. Come and learn about this exciting chance to serve God! If you have questions, contact Matt & Jen at 814-764-6056 or at mrbates_2000@yahoo.com

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