All of you who are homeowners know how problems small or large can arise – sometimes requiring immediate attention, no matter what else you had planned to do. In our church building, almost 10,000 square feet of space, in facilities that are now over 50 years old, there are always areas of upkeep needing more attention.

I want to express our thanks today to members who volunteer time, energy, attention and resources for special projects and for “those things that go bump in the night”!

A recent example wasn’t exactly a “bump in the night”, but it’s very similar.

⚒ Last Sunday as service was concluding, a condensation leak from the HVAC air handling units just above the 30-foot ceilings started a slow drip. Ian Eberly and Jonathan Nusbaum immediately went to the “catwalk” above the sanctuary to trouble-shoot the source of the leak. Each time a task like that arises, we see the serving ethic at work in a way that benefits the church family – but it usually happens at times and in ways that are not visible to others. We truly appreciate the work these deacons and others do along with their regular duties in media, worship, security, Cafe Liberty and other acts of ministry.

☕Cafe Liberty (9:45-10:15 AM) Sunday, October 26^th ~ Many thanks to Mark and Dawn Purtell for serving this Sunday and to Mary Mobley for taking three weeks in a row during October and for all that Jerry and Patty Reese do in serving, upgrading the Cafe Liberty space and inspiring others. There’s an opening for more people serving on the Cafe Liberty schedules in coming months. Prayerfully consider joining the team. Each volunteer helps make the warm welcome for guests stronger each Sunday!

⛪We’re grateful for Senator Justin Ready bringing the message this Sunday. In his work as Senate Minority Whip representing District 5 in the Maryland General Assembly, Justin invests his best in smart solutions in key policy areas that affect families and businesses throughout the region. From an early age, we saw how Justin’s motivation to make a positive difference in public service flowed from a deeper sense of calling: to apply the truth of God’s Word in every aspect of life. As a husband, father and leader, we’ve seen the passion Justin brings to serving the Lord and helping others succeed. It’s quite a task to advance a strong principled conservative agenda for Maryland. Justin does it well because his goals in political challenges are anchored in the higher goal of following Jesus.

Invite a friend to join you and help us welcome others in Cafe Liberty (9:45-10:15 AM) and join in worship this Sunday, October 26^th at 10:15 AM.

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.

Saturday, November 15^th ~ Security/safety training event and Q&A with special guest Bobby Bollinger. Anyone interested in learning more about concealed carry safety, legal requirements and resources would benefit from this session. Please RSVP to Brian Mobley @ 443.610.9504 

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.

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