In every gathering of God’s people, we want all worshipers to know how much your involvement and support means to this congregation.

Serving with joy for the glory of God is a powerful source of energy in life. We see it, sense it and share it in so many ways here in the life of the church.

Last Sunday, Becky and I were touched by all the expressions of love and support in Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Your care and generosity bless us in more ways than we can put into words. Thank you for such enriching encouragement. Original art, smiles and hugs from the Pathfinders and Explorers were like icing on the cake!

Becky and I are traveling between October 20th and November 1st

On Sunday, October 26th, we’re grateful for Justin bringing the Word in worship and for our elders Lou Enoff and Jerry Reese who always join me in welcoming your texts, calls and/or emails for a prayer or personal need. We count it an honor to confidentially pray for anyone reaching out with a need. Contact info:

Please note a few highlights of prayer focus and mission in the weeks ahead

Sunday, November 2^nd ~ Honor and Prayer for the Persecuted ~ 10:15 AM in Worship

Thursday, November 6^th ~ Faith Quest Evening/Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child – a combined Kids and Adults mission evening, to share in packing OCC shoeboxes together. Starting at 6:30 and wrapping up at 8:00 PM. Sign-up on Connections Table to give coordinators a count for volunteers. [More details below]*

Friday, November 14^th ~ Liberty’s Annual Gratitude Dinner! 6:00 PM in the fellowship hall – a superb way to begin the Thanksgiving season together. Sign-up sheet on Connections Table.

Sunday, November 16^th ~ Communion-in-worship during our 10:15 AM service

First, as we’ve done each year, we invite you to fill your own shoeboxes for kids with the easy-to-follow steps at this link: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

Secondly, participate in the Operation Christmas Child Packing Night on Thursday, November 6th. 

Joan Spangler’s team needs volunteers here at church at various times from Monday, November 17th-24th. The time-slots listed in the link below are either 3.5 or 4.5 hours (depending on the day). Multiple helpers are needed each day. Would you help us get an early start on lining up the volunteer team?

Feel free to share this opportunity with friends, neighbors or co-workers. Volunteers from several area churches will also join us here to support this exciting mission week.

Here is the link to the online sign-up option for the service times here at Liberty Church:

Please join us in prayer for those in ongoing phases of recovery from surgery and/or in therapy, including Joyce Blevins, Patty Reese and Gary Mitchell.

Our condolences and prayer for the family of Richard H Esposito of Sykesville, who passed away at the age of 78, on October 7, 2025. We know the loss of a grandparent is a momentous event for children. We pray for Charlotte and Gwynneth Esposito and their mom, Colleen (daughter-in-law of Mr. Esposito) in this time of loss. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the American Legion Sykesville Memorial (7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784). The family asks friends to keep Richard Herman Esposito’s legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Your prayers and participation, whatever the location where you watch is deeply appreciated.

Here again 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