Communion this Sunday, May 23
This Sunday, May 23, Pastor Randy will begin a new series for the summer months. We will also partake in the Lord's Supper. If you cannot be with us on campus, please join us via our YouTube channel and have your elements ready. |
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Summer Sunday Schedule
We will start our Summer Sunday Schedule on Sunday, May 30. Beginning that day, we will have one combined worship service at 10:30am. All of our student and adult Bible Study Groups will meet at 9:15am. Our kids will continue to follow their current schedule.
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Virtual Missions Trip - Kenya
The Church At Liberty Park is partnering with other churches and e3 Partners Ministry Medical for a virtual mission trip, June 14-17. And you can be a part of this team!
What is an e3 Medical Virtual Trip?
- The team “on the ground” is the Travel Team.
- The “virtual” team is the Home team serving online via Zoom.
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Watch this video: www.vimeo.com/477750943
Do we meet all day long on a Zoom call?
- Not at all!!
- Typically, we meet for 1-2 hours every day or every other day, on what is happening in the field.
- A schedule of activities and times are being finalized.
- With an 8 hour time difference, we will meet from 6AM to 8AM Central on selected days.
Who can join the Virtual Team?
- Anyone who desires to serve the Lord.
- Anyone who wants to be engaged in God’s work in East Africa!
What will we do?
- Learn why we are “on mission”.
- Practice sharing the Gospel and telling our own God story.
- Understand the culture and religious beliefs..
- Discuss the healthcare situation, illnesses, conditions.
- Listen to stories from the field and via video.
- Observe what is happening in some of the clinics. There will be four days of clinics.
- Hopefully, share online with some who are not Believers!
- Discuss post-traumatic stress resulting from the pandemic, economic hardships.
- Provide baskets of food supplies hygiene kits (masks, soap, etc.) to those in need.
- We will have national leaders from Kenya and Tanzania join us!
What does the Virtual Trip Cost?
- $30 per person.
- The funds are used to defray the cost of medical supplies and the distribution of food baskets and hygiene kits.
How do I sign up?
What if I have questions?
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On Campus Adult Bible Studies
Many of our adult Bible study groups are meeting back on campus. If you haven't been in a Bible study group, or it has been a long time, we invite you to join one! For more information, go to: http://www.libertypark.org/adults
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Let’s Read the Bible Together
Join us as we read through the Scriptures together. #TCLPreadsPsalms
Our readings for this week are:
- Wednesday, May 19 - Psalm 33
- Thursday, May 20 - Psalm 34
- Friday, May 21 - Psalm 35
- Saturday, May 22 - Review/Catch Up
- Sunday, May 23 - Worship with TCLP
- Monday, May 24 - Psalm 36
- Tuesday, May 25 - Psalm 37
- Wednesday, May 26 - Psalm 38
To view short video devotions, given by staff and church members, on the daily readings, click here.
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You’ll Never Walk Alone
The church is the congregation of all who have been “born again” through faith in Jesus Christ and are indwelt by the Holy Spirit (I Corinthians 12:12-14). This means the church is a “who”, not a “what”, and we do not stop being the church when we step out of the building. The “who” of the church has no racial, social or gender barriers (Galatians 3:28). When Paul wrote about the church being a “body”, he was showing us that under the church’s purpose was the unification of believers to be the hands, heart and eyes of Jesus on earth (1 Corinthians 12:14-20).
God created us with a body and a soul-an outer and an inner man. Taking care of what is happening in the inner man is very important if the church is to function as designed. Everybody, at one time or another, experiences fear, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, depression, fractures in relationships, and the list goes on (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). It was never God’s intent for us to walk “alone”.
If you are in the midst of a struggle or need to talk to someone, please contact us at libertypark.org/biblical-counseling When believers unite within the church there is comfort, compassion and a strong bond not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
-Leigh Simmons
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Children & Student Ministry Updates |
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VBS Registration is Open
Vacation Bible School will be held June 6-10, 2021. With many children already signed up, we also need volunteers! To sign up, go to www.libertypark.org/vbs
The times for VBS are as follows:
- Sun 6 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- Mon 7 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
- Tue 8 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
- Wed 9 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
- Thu 10 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
VBS Family Night, Sunday, June 6
VBS will start with Family Night on Sunday, June 6th, at 6:00pm! That way parents and siblings will get to sing the songs, play the games, and hear what we’ll be talking about all week!
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Baby Dedication - Father's Day
The next baby dedication will be on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20 during the 10:30am service. Contact Family Pastor, Ben Stephenson, or preschool director, Julia Hillsinger for more information.
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Youth Bible Study and Activities
Sunday Mornings at 9:00am - The students meet for Bible Study in the youth room.
Wednesday Evenings from 6:00-7:15pm - The students will not meet this week.
Summer Fun Activity
Summer Fun begins on Tuesday, May 25 with our first event of the summer! We are going to go to the SEC Baseball tournament. The game is at 5:30pm. For details and the link for tickets, contact Pastor Clint.
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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.
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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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
- May 1-17, 2021 - $79,003
- May 2020 - $117,117
- YTD 2021 - $527,606
- YTD 2020 - $522,744
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