Praising God

Connecting with His People

Advancing His Kingdom

LIBERTY CHURCH, PCA A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Russ Sukhia Barry Cureton Nick Hathaway

Preaching Pastor Shepherding Pastor Youth Pastor

Worship Service

“Now the works of the flesh are evident… those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”

from Galatians 5:19-21 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Ministry Minute The PCA General Assembly

Pastor Nick Silent Prayer of Preparation Call to Worship Psalm 98:4-6 *Psalm of Adoration Psalm 98 #15 *Invocation Confession of Sin Lord God, eternal and almighty Father! We acknowledge before Your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, conceived and born in guilt and in corruption, prone to do evil, unable of our own power to do good. Because of our sin, we endlessly violate Your holy commandments. But, O Lord, with heartfelt sorrow we repent and turn away from all our offenses. We condemn our evil ways, with true sorrow asking that Your grace will relieve our distress. Have compassion on us, most gracious God, Father of mercies, for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. And in removing our guilt, also grant us daily increase of the grace of Your Holy Spirit, and produce in us the fruits of holiness and of righteousness pleasing in Your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Adapted from John Calvin's Geneva Liturgy of 1543)

Assurance of Pardon Psalm 32:5 *Songs of Praise

My Hope Is In You Aaron Shust

Verse 1 I meet with You and my soul sings out As your word throws doubt far away

I sing to You and my heart cries "Holy! Hallelujah, Father, You're near!"

Chorus My hope is in You, Lord All the day long,

I won't be shaken by drought or storm A peace that passes understanding is my song

And I sing my hope is in You, Lord

Verse 2 I wait for You and my soul finds rest

In my selfishness, You show me grace I worship You and my heart cries "Glory

Hallelujah, Father, You're here!" (chorus)

Bridge

I will wait on You You are my refuge I will wait on You You are my refuge

Chorus 2

My hope is in You, Lord, all the day long I won't be shaken by drought or storm

My hope is in You, Lord All the day long I won't be shaken by drought or storm

A peace that passes understanding is my song

And I sing my hope is in You, Lord My hope is in You, Lord My hope is in You, Lord

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Come Thou fount of ev'ry blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise

Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above

Praise the mount I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy redeeming love

Here I raise mine Ebenezer

Hither by Thy help I'm come And I hope by Thy good pleasure

Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wand'ring from the fold of God

He to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood

O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be

Let Thy grace, Lord like a fetter Bind my wand'ring heart to Thee

Prone to wander Lord I feel it Prone to leave the God I love

Here's my heart Lord take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above

Prone to wander Lord I feel it Prone to leave the God I love

Here's my heart Lord take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above

Cornerstone

Edward Mote | Eric Liljero | Jonas Myrin | Reuben Morgan | William Bradbury

Verse 1

My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness

I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name!

(1st time-repeat verse) (2nd time-to chorus)

Chorus

Christ alone Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Saviour’s love

Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all (2nd time-repeat)

Verse 2

When darkness seems to hide His face I rest on His unchanging grace In ev’ry high and stormy gale

My anchor holds within the veil My anchor holds within the veil!

(to chorus)

Verse 3 When He shall come with trumpet sound

Oh may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless, stand before the throne

Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless I stand before the throne!

(to chorus) CCLI 578579

Shepherding Prayer Pastor Nick *Hymn of Faith All the Way My Savior Leads Me #505 (last stanza a capella) Receiving of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Hail to the Lord's Anointed Sarah Smith Ben Hancock

Sermon Scripture Galatians 5

[Children ages 4-2nd grade are dismissed for Wonders of Worship (Children’s Church) with Jackie & Mark Fuhrer]

Sermon Now the Works of the Flesh are These Pastor Russ *Closing Hymn Amazing Grace #402 *Benediction (followed by an opportunity to pray with the elders)

Sunday Evening Worship Tonight Join us for a special evening worship service this evening with our daughter church, Faith Christian Fellowship who will be leading us in Praise and Worship. The service starts at 6 PM followed by a catered picnic in the picnic grove (if the weather is bad we will eat indoors). Please bring a beverage and/or a baked good or fruit for dessert. You may also make a donation to offset the cost of the meal. Sports equipment is also welcome. A nursery will be provided during the service.

Focus on Missions Bruce and Susan Young/MTW/Japan Bruce’s journey with MTW began 45 years ago and the time has been a tremendous blessing. Please pray for them as they are at the World RE-Connect and Summer Conference this week. During the conference, missionaries on home assignment are preparing for the responsibility to report to their home churches and supporters. They will have the opportunity to reflect on their time overseas and also become familiar with changes during their absence. There will also be time for fellowship and worship with other missionary families. Please pray also for Bruce’s book writing project for Japanese Christians.

From the Pastors Pastor Russ and Donna plan to attend a family reunion in Salvo, NC on July 15-22. Pastor Barry is scheduled to preach on the 16th, and Pastor Nick on the 23rd.

Children’s Sunday School Noah's Ark is under the instruction of Beth and Jessica Wheatley. The 3-4 year-olds are with Ruth Ambrose and Sabrina Thomas in July and August. K-5th is being taught by Dianna Cote. Any volunteers that could provide breaks for the Summer School teachers by being included on our substitute teacher list would still be appreciated. They can email Shawn Huey at libertyssdir@gmail.com, see me after church, or call me at home (410-552-1054).

Reisterstown/Owings Mills Small Group Reisterstown/Owings Mills Small group will be meeting at Geof & Lynn Smith’s house on July, the 14th, 7:30PM. They will continue to explore the riches of Genesis - Chapter 3 this time. So read ahead and bring your insights and a refreshment. They will have a cookout in August at the Fuhrers. So mark your calendar for August 11th.

Randallstown Small Group The Randallstown Small Group Outside/in Picnic will be July 16th right after the worship service in Fellowship Hall.

Liberty Christian School LCS has two openings for teachers for the 2017/2018 school year. One is for a full-time middle school Math teacher and the other is for a full-time 5th grade teacher. The job postings are on the bulletin board downstairs.

Men’s Ministry Baltimore Rescue Mission – Men of Liberty, you are invited this coming Saturday July 15th at 7pm for Liberty’s monthly outreach to the Baltimore Rescue Mission. This men's ministry allows us to connect with each other and advance God’s kingdom in a worship service of prayer, reading Scripture, singing hymns, and sharing short messages. As always, transportation will be provided...and no pressure is applied because no one needs to speak unless he chooses to do so. This is a great way to spend 3 hours on a mid-July Saturday night! For more information, please contact Jeff Watkins at 410.402.0250 or jefferydeanwatkins@gmail.com.

A New Picture Directory is coming to Liberty Pictures will be taken Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13. Each family who participates will receive a free portrait and an opportunity to purchase other pictures. If you tell the photographer you only want the directory photo you will not be pressured to buy anything. Sign up today. If you would like to submit your own photo for the directory, there is a $10 charge. If you would like to help with the directory please call Mary Jordan at 410-486-0244.

Request from the Deacons The Deacons encourage Carroll County residents to donate one or both of your landfill coupons that came with your property tax bill this month. The coupons offset dump fees for LCS and the church. Please put them in a marked envelope that can be given to any deacon, usher or left in the church office. Thank You!

You are invited Becky Hancock & Steven Vega request the honor of your presence at the celebration of their wedding Saturday, July 15th at 3:00 p.m. at Liberty Church, PCA.

New Young Adult Group We invite young adults who have graduated high school to join us monthly for a night of worship and fellowship. Our goal is that growing out of this ministry Christian young adults in the area would be challenged to advance into intimate prayer, bible study, evangelism, and service together. We'll be meeting at the Cote's at 7pm on July 22nd. (Come at 6pm to swim if you want.)

Job Announcement The Financial Management Committee is currently seeking those who may be interested in becoming the new church Treasurer. This is a part-time, paid position with specific job requirements. Please contact Brian Moran if interested. Brian’s phone number is on the back of the bulletin and in the directory.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers Needed for Counting Teams Volunteers for the counting teams are needed. Counting team members are on duty for one month, then off for 2 or 3. Counting the offering usually takes an hour or more. Depending on the team, it may be done immediately after worship, or early that week. Please contact Brian Moran if you are interested.

Ministry Opportunity Faith Christian Fellowship has invited us to participate in a Summer two day work project helping to fix up church members homes in the Pen Lucy area of Baltimore. These folks badly need repairs to their homes which they cannot afford. The church helps them out, being the hands of Christ in a visible, practical way which blesses the whole community. The work days are Friday, July 28—8 am-5 pm and Saturday, July 29th– 8:00 am—7 pm. They would love it if we could come both days but if you could only do one that will be fine too. They can use ANYONE even though some jobs will require certain skills ; anyone can participate, including teens. No cost involved except your time and energy. They are looking for about 10 to 20 people. Please let Pastor Barry know if you are interested and available. You can email him at Barry@libertychurchpca.org

Vacation Bible School We will be partnering with St. Stephens Church for VBS this year. They will be decorating on Saturday, July 8th and could use some help. Watch the bulletin for more details. People can also help by saving brown grocery bags to use for decorating. It would also be helpful if they just wanted to turn the bags inside out (this naturally wrinkles them) and then tape them shut to look like rocks. Donations of bags should be left in Pastor Nick’s office.

Youth Announcements Summer Calendar July Wednesday, July 12: 6:30pm Nerf War Wednesday, July 19: 6:30pm Hungry, Human Hippos Wednesday, July 26: Guppy Gulch $25 Wednesday, July 29-Saturday, August 5: Chattanooga Mission Trip The summer youth schedule Youth Group is on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30pm. We need parent volunteers for each night of youth group and the summer events. If you're interested in any of those days, please contact Pastor Nick.

(See back of bulletin for additional announcements)

Schedule of Volunteers

July 9 July 16

Nursery 9:30 a.m.

Maxine Saylor Sabrina Thomas

Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Joyce Klein Erin Tracht Amy Huey

Toddler 10:30 a.m.

Scott & Becky Goedeke Meghan Ruch, Erin Tracht

Deacon Brian Moran Don Pahl

Sound Joseph Kraus Nathan Goedeke

Greeters Alan & Barbara Hunzeker Ken & Debbie Stetson

Usher Team

Leader

Kurt Reiblich Kurt Reiblich

Adult Sunday School Classes

Missions Sunday/July 2nd

Acts (Family Class)

Nick Hathaway, Glenn Cote

Block House

1 Peter Howard Hill Fellowship Hall

Hebrews (Women’s

Class)

Linda Runkles

Fellowship Hall

Westminster Confession

Barry Cureton

Parlor

Peanut butter Cereal

Jelly Condiments

Fruit

Weekly Schedule Sunday, June 9 9:30 am Sunday School for All ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship

Monday, July 10 7:00 pm Pulpit Search Committee Meeting/FH 7:00 pm FMC, Mercy Needs, & Missions Meetings

Tuesday, July 11 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study/Denny’s 7:00 pm Men’s Prayer Group

Wednesday, July 12 2:00 pm Picture Directory 6:30 pm Youth Group/Nerf War 7:00 pm No Men’s Bible Study

Thursday, July 13 2:00 pm Picture Directory

Saturday, July 15 3:00 pm Hancock/Vega Wedding 7:00 pm Baltimore Rescue Mission/Men’s Ministry

Sunday, July 16 9:30 am Sunday School/Missions Sunday: Adults & Youth meet in the sanctuary 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 12:30 pm Randallstown Small Group

VBS Liberty Church PCA will not be hosting a Vacation Bible School this summer. But we are partnering with St. Stephens for their VBS July 10-14 9:30a.m-12p.m by sending helpers and students. If you are interested in attending St. Stephens VBS please fill out a registration form at the back of the main sanctuary today and leave it there on the table. Pastor Nick will collect them and turn them in. St. Stephens is a Reformed Episcopal Church just west of our church at 2275 Liberty Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784 Kids' Club Pastor Nick, Denise Madden, and some Christian neighbors will be hosting a kids' club in their neighborhood park on Tuesday Nights from 7-8 this summer starting .June 11. We will be playing a game, singing some songs, hearing a bible story, sometimes making a craft, and having a snack. Kids' Club will take place in the center circle park, entrance is along the pathway, off the sidewalk, two doors down from the Madden's house: 1583 Brimfield Circle Sykesville,