Greetings to you all
In the 1st Sunday of Advent, a fresh focus on hope is the highlight of the Prophets Candle. A vast cast of characters in Old Testament settings set the stage for the story we celebrate in Christmas. Gospel writers stood on the prophets’ shoulders, giving us glimpses of God’s glory in so many ways:
- An aging priest and his barren wife suddenly learn that they will become parents of a prophetic “forerunner” of God’s promised King
- A carpenter’s dream signals the start of an odyssey that leads, step-by-step to the birth of God’s Promised King in Bethlehem
- Angels arrayed in splendor awaken common shepherds to a task that sent them speedily into action, seeing and serving that infant King.
And….so much more! Prophecy served a purpose that is often overlooked today. Prophecy, was like the brass section in God’s orchestra, bringing a symphony of good news to the world. A trumpet of truth sounded in those ancient promises of Bethlehem’s brightest morning. We can hear the trumpet today with even greater gratitude. For each note of anticipation in Scripture focuses on a single Person. Jesus our Redeemer is the center of Christmas and indeed, the reason for the season.
Join us for Cafe Liberty ~ coffee, treats and a warm welcome to all our friends in the half hour prior to 10:15 Worship
Faith Quest! The twice-per-month Kids night program on December 4th and on the 18th begins at 6:30 on those two Thursday evenings. Welcome parents and students ~ join the fun. Questions? Contact Laken Green for information.
An Operation Christmas Child update: We’re so grateful for all the ways volunteers stepped in to serve in the OCC drop-off week. There were 2822 shoeboxes received and packed for passage to the Distribution center in a total of 188 shipping cartons! So many blessings flow through this kind of giving. Praise God for all the lives who will be touched as children around the world receive ministry, care, supplies and surprises in the shoeboxes.
Many thanks…volunteers in action
We deeply appreciate the teamwork and hours of time a team of volunteers gave to removing, cleaning, storing and organizing window A/C’s the winter season. A mission-accomplished note on my desk last Friday morning made my day. Many thanks to you all: Mark and Dawn Purtell and grandson, Devan, Jonathan Nusbaum, Matt McGinnis and Brian Mobley.
Christmas Invitational Events
Invite friends, neighbors or co-workers to receive from the Lord with a warm welcome among friends here in December:
Saturday, December 6th @ 7:30 PM Christmas Concert by Glyndon Area Players: Still the Greatest Story Ever Told
Sunday, December 21st ~ Liberty’s Annual Birthday Breakfast for Jesus!
This event begins at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary ~ please sign up on Connections Table
[Note: Cafe Liberty will not be held on Sunday, Dec 21st]
Tuesday, December 23rd ~ Candlelight Christmas Service @ 6:30 PM
“O Come Let Us Adore Him“
Renewing/Updating Liberty Church Membership
Join us in helping to renew the membership vision for strengthening our shared sense of mission in the Body of Christ.
Along with the welcome we give for all worshipers to find a spiritual home here, a new church family roster of active members will be available in January 2026 as a reference point for contacts, fellowship, prayer and encouragement of one another. Membership brochures and the Essentials statement of faith booklet are available on the Connections table. Take one and let us know if you have any question. Reply to this email or contact us via text or phone @ 410.857.4313. It’s our joy to stand with you by faith in your walk with Christ and to lift you in prayer for any need or concern on your heart.
Livestream and Online Links to Worship and Grow With Us!
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
- Live-stream via our Live page
- Live-stream via our Facebook Live page
- Past services on our YouTube channel
- Audio podcasts
“For God says,
‘In the time of my favor I heard you,
and in the day of salvation I helped you.
I tell you, now is
the time of God’s favor;
today is the day of salvation”
(2nd Corinthians 6:1-2 NIV)
In his love,
Pastor Joe