Greetings to you all
At the start of a weekend leaning into one of those Monday federal holidays, I hope that whatever extra time is part of your work schedule is especially enjoyable and productive.
In light of what MLK Day commemorates, we can truly say that Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech has a fresh relevance for this generation. In the midst of the controversies of our day, the distinctive brilliance of Dr. King’s words are even more valuable than ever.
Here’s just one snippet from that is as up-to-the-minute as it could possibly be in light of many current events:
“Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.
We must not be guilty of wrongful deeds.
We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline.
We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.”
(Dr. Martin L. King @ the Lincoln Memorial, August 1963)
🦅 May your weekend also bring a time of rest, renewal and refreshing!
We’re so grateful for the care and kindness that many of you give to make each welcoming Sunday as warm as it can be, despite the weather!
Honestly, the best reward for each of those who prepare to teach children or serve in the worship, media, security or Cafe Liberty teams is seeing YOU! ☺️
In these busy days that lead into tax preparation season, we also want to thank all of you for the generous support of your church. As the contribution records go out for the year just past, we deeply appreciate all the ways your giving, along with your time, talent and thoughtfulness, expresses God’s love in practical ways through church life.
Online giving for church has also been so helpful as well as being a secure and convenient option for stewardship:
Here’s that link: Giving
In honor of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we invite you to share our special offering for two excellent non-profit organizations in our region. We’ll receive an offering on Sunday for both, and I’m including their websites here, including the giving portals, as well:
Bring a friend and join us Sunday:
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Cafe Liberty
9:45-10:15 AM
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Worship and the Word
10:15 AM
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Also, please note these opportunities to dig deeper and connect with others in our journey in Christ:
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Mid-week home Bible study on Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM with Brian and Laken Green
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Men’s Breakfast @ 8:30 AM next Saturday morning, January 24th 2026 ~
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Prayer Gathering ~ an open invitation for anyone needing prayer on Wednesday, January 28th @ 12:00 noon
Livestream and Online Links ~ a Warm Welcome to Our Online Guests!
Here are the links to be with us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM Eastern Time or at a time that works well for you to watch. We love to hear your thoughts and lift your prayer requests. Comment in the Facebook Live feed, text the church @ 410.857.4313 or reply to this email anytime.
It’s a joy to hear from you at pastoralcare@libertychurchlive.com
Liberty Church’s You Tube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyWestminster
For Facebook Live find us here: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyWestminster/live_videos/
“The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit
Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit,
Because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
(Romans 8:26-27 NIV)
In his love,
Pastor Joe