DAY OF PRAYER - OCTOBER 27
On Tuesday, October 27, the week before the election, we will host a day of prayer in our sanctuary. We will provide a prayer guide with scripture references to lead you through the prayer time. The church will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm to accommodate as many people as possible. We will practice safety protocols and provide a mask for those who want one. We are inviting anyone in the community to participate as well.
People say this is the most important election in our lifetime. I say it’s the most important time in God’s church to get on their knees and pour our hearts out to God in true repentance. As we have been walking through 2 Chronicles 7:14, we see how important God’s church is in bringing revival. One of the points from this past weeks message was “God will not shake this world until He shakes His Church.” Acts 4:31. I hope to see the majority of our membership next Tuesday to cry out to God for His Glory to be seen in His church and our Nation like never before. Anne Graham Lotz said “Revival begins when you draw a circle around yourself and make sure everything in that circle is right with God.”
LORD send a revival, and let it begin with me.
LORD’S SUPPER
We will observe The Lord’s Supper on Sunday, November 1. This will conclude our IF MY PEOPLE series and give us an opportunity to apply what we have heard from Gods word. Be ready with your elements as we celebrate together the good news of forgiveness in Christ. We will also have a prayer time for our local, state, and national Leaders.
We will also start our choir-led service on November 1 at 9:00am. We are working to livestream this service also. The students will have their small groups at 9:00am beginning November 1.
See you this Sunday as we continue our study of 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Randy
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As a church family, we prayed over the Barthels last Sunday. Pastor Clint Barthel, our student ministry pastor, and his wife, Anna, will have their baby girl on Friday. This is somewhat early but is medically necessary. Pray for the baby's safe and healthy delivery and for Anna and Clint. |
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Reservations for Sunday Morning Worship Services, October 25
Reservations for our On-Campus Worship Services for Sunday, October 25 are now open. We will offer two worship services this Sunday - one at 9:00am and one at 10:30am. To make your reservations for this Sunday, October 25 click here (www.libertypark.org/reservations).
***PLEASE NOTE*** Our preschool, children's, and student Bible Study Groups will meet at 10:30am. At this time, we are only able to offer childcare during our 10:30am worship service. If you do not need childcare, please consider attending our 9:00am worship service to make room for our families with preschoolers and children at 10:30am.
You can join us virtually by logging onto the YouTube streaming service at 10:30am each Sunday. Click here to join us and subscribe to our YouTube channel or check social media for updates.
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Day of Prayer
Tuesday October 27
Join us on Tuesday, October 27 as we pray for the family, church, local, state, national leaders, and the upcoming election. The church will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, if you wish to come pray on campus. Prayer guides will be available.
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Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Each year, people pack shoebox gifts to bless children in need around the world. Churches and groups collect these boxes the third week of November. Then, thousands of volunteers inspect and prepare the shoeboxes for international shipping.
This year we will have two ways to be involved in Operation Christmas Child. There are boxes for you and your family to take home and fill as usual. Or you may take part in the church project, Families on Mission.
Families on Mission Project
Go to libertypark.org/occ to sign up to purchase items needed for our boxes, and get them to the church by October 29. Be sure to check the online list.
Families on Mission Day: On November 14, bring your family and friends to the church to help fill up 200 boxes with gifts! If you have any questions, contact ben.stephenson@libertypark.org.
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Family to Family Ministry - Thanksgiving Meals
For five years, Liberty Park has been partnering with Strong Tower church in Montgomery to provide Thanksgiving groceries for needy, unchurched families in the Washington Park community. Due to COVID concerns, our congregation will not be participating in the delivery of the groceries this year, but we can continue to support this eternally significant outreach effort with financial gifts and prayer.
Donations for the groceries will be accepted through Sunday, November 8. Make your donation to The Church at Liberty Park and designate the gift for F2F (Family 2 Family). If you give online, be sure to write F2F in the memo or notes section.
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Mission Partnerships and Opportunities
For more information on the opportunities available to partner with different ministries, especially as we come into the holiday season, go to libertypark.org/2020-outreach
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International Mission Board - The Future of Missions
What does diversity in missions look like? What are the long-term implications of urbanization? What is the state of the U.S. church? How does Gen Z think about missions? One night. Two hours. Together, we’ll begin a conversation about our future.
Please join Dr. Paul Chitwood, President of the IMB, David Kinnaman, President of Barna, and a panel of experts on October 29 at 7:00pm EDT for a 2-hour virtual event:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the global, cultural and spiritual realities shaping and impacting missions
- Receive practical tools and actionable takeaways for you and your church to be part of fulfilling the Revelation 7:9 vision
- Be inspired to pray, give, go and send so that lives can be transformed
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Let’s Read the Bible Together
As we walk through this pandemic, we encourage you to join us as we take a break from the news and noise each day to focus our hearts on Jesus by reading through books of the Bible together, one chapter a day. #TCLPreadsJoshua
Our readings for this week are:
- Wednesday, October 21 - Joshua 13
- Thursday, October 22 - Joshua 14
- Friday, October 23 - Joshua 15
- Saturday, October 24 - Review/Catch Up
- Sunday, October 25 - Worship with TCLP
- Monday, October 26 - Joshua 16
- Tuesday, October 27 - Joshua 17
- Wednesday, October 28 - Joshua 18
To view short video devotions, given by staff and church members, on the daily readings, click here.
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Baptism
We are rejoicing with the Huston family in the baptism of Brooke Huston earlier this month. She made her profession of faith to her church family and was baptized by her father, Peyton Huston. Pray for her as she grows in her faith!
"I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth."
III John 1:4
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Prayer List
Everyone can participate by praying! The prayer list is always available to view on the church website. The password is pray. You can submit requests through this simple form, o r you can email Carol.
And please send us updates! We love to praise the Lord for answered prayer and continue to rejoice and pray with you.
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How Can I Stay Informed?
We will update you regularly through the following channels:
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Children & Student Ministry Updates |
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Student Ministry Updates
Sunday Activities
October 25, 10:30am - Youth Bible Study
We will continue with Sunday school for middle school and high school students. We will have Bible study at 10:30am outside under the pergola. This fall we are studying the book of James.
Wednesday Activities - Cancelled this week
Tonight, October 21
There will be no student Bible study tonight.
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Your Generosity Helps to Continue Our Mission
Thank you for your support of The Church at Liberty Park. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of glorifying God and making disciples by inviting our community to enjoy fulfilling lives in Christ. Below are a few reminders about giving options.
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Give Online: www.libertypark.org/give
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Text to Give: Text TCLP to 73256 to give using your text messaging. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
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Give by Check: Please make checks payable to: The Church at Liberty Park and mail to: 12001 Liberty Parkway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242.
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Offerings Received
- October 1-19, 2020 - $79,689
- October 2019 - $112,717
- YTD 2020 - $987,419
- YTD 2019 - $973,562
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