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October 2013

Pastor’s Desk The month of September was a month filled with devastating

potential. The "powder keg" in Syria, the flood in Colorado

and the threat of another government shutdown has many

asking some serious questions about life, their future and

their relationship with God.

Some see these events as merely a series of daily events that

have been happening over the centuries. Others see these

events through a spiritual lens that helps them to understand

the Word of God and God's unfolding plan. In other words,

they see the world with "spiritual eyes."

The question is, “How does one see life from a spiritual

perspective?” Some would argue that the majority of a

person's problems are spiritual in nature. Some would say

our attitude, behavior and relationships are based primarily

on spiritual principles. The question others have is, “how

does one live and relate spiritually? Some would ask, “How

does one see the world with spiritual eyes?”

Jesus told Nicodemus, You must be born of the Spirit (John 3:3-8). That’s a powerful "must" that Jesus gave a very

religious person.

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Live Oak UUnniitteedd MMeetthhooddiisstt CChhuurrcchh

Pastor’s Desk Deeper Life

Refuge Nuggets from the Bible

Pray and Play Thursday Night Worship

Pastor Appreciation Thank You

Important Meeting Notice 2013 Charge Conference

Trunk and Treat Middle/High School Halloween

Event Ladies Bible Study

Father/Daughter Dance Awana News Choir News

Men’s Prayer Breakfast In Honor

In Memory

In this Issue

Moreover

whom he did

predestinate,

them he also

called: and

whom he called,

them he also

justified: and

whom he justified,

them he also

glorified.

– Romans 8:30 .

What does all of that mean? Many others ask about angels, demons, and

spiritual warfare, and the influence these entities have upon the physical

realm.

In the month of October we will be addressing the topic of the spiritual

realm and the effect it has upon a person.

So come join us in October as we focus on "The Spiritual Realm". You

will learn some interesting truths about how the spiritual realm affects

our lives.

I hope to see you Sunday!

Mark C.

Pastor’s Desk (Continued) …

Deeper Life Bible Study

On Tuesday Nights

at 6:30 p.m.

Men - Led by David Tate, meet in the Education Hall

Women - Led by Stormee Drake, meet in the Chapel (Old Sanctuary)

Study of True Woman 101 by Mary A Kassian and Nancy L. DeMoss

Study of biblical womanhood. This is an eight week study that we are going to spread throughout a 20 week period. Please join us as we discover our divine design.

Questions - Call Stormee Drake 362-0872

REFUGE Addiction Recovery Groups

Thursdays at 7:00 PM

These are Christ centered groups helping

people that experience a variety of different

addictions. At REFUGE people meet to

share and learn together. As a result they will

have the opportunity to experience God’s

presence, comfort and strength. Men and

women meet together initially and then

separate into gender-specific groups.

Nursery available for infants to 8 years old.

Nuggets from the Bible

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift if God, not of

works, lest anyone should boast.”

The scripture gives us many comparisons to study and understand. Things like pride vs. humility, light vs. dark and weak vs. strong are found from Genesis to Revelation. But one of the greatest and most important comparisons for the believer in the age of grace is explained so well by Paul the apostle in his letters to the church - grace vs. legalism (works).

The letter to the believers in Galatia is known by most Bible scholars as the Gospel of Grace. It is called the “Magna Carta” of Christian liberty. These believers, like many today, were willing to give up their freedom in Christ for bondage to the law. Paul writes this forceful epistle to do away with the false gospel of works and to demonstrate the superiority of justification by faith. He approaches the problem from three directions: (Ch. 1 & 2) the gospel of grace defended, (3 & 4) the gospel of grace explained, (5 & 6) the gospel of grace applied.

Grace vs. Legalism is an age old comparison from the time of Paul to today. To understand this concept we need to understand several things about grace and legalism.

First, grace is not withheld or lessened because of demerit. Grace ceases to be grace if God withholds it or lessens it because of human failure and sin. All sins are either forgiven or they’re not. There’s no middle ground. Christ’s death settled the sin issue totally.

Second, grace cannot incur a debt or be exercised in the just payment of debt. God does not owe us anything. Man is permitted to do nothing until God has done it all. This, too, was settled at the cross. Rewards for the believer are a completely different issue. They are for faithful service after belief, not the payment for doing something good that makes God indebted to us.

Last, under grace believers have liberty but not a license. The position of liberty in grace is to stand. You can feel comfortable around a believer who is gracious because he knows liberty and gives it to others. The “I don’t do it so you shouldn’t either” attitude stifles grace. To understand grace is not to be swayed. The practice of liberty under grace is to love one another and serve one another through love.

So why do so many people live in religious bondage under laws? Much of this is due to a lack of an understanding of grace. Legalism describes human attempts to either gain salvation and/or spiritual maturity through self help and conformity to a list of religious rules and regulations, or to keep them after believing. A legalist is one who sees legalism as a way of obtaining salvation or as a way for continuing God’s acceptance. Characteristics of legalistic tendencies can be evident—self sufficiency, self serving, shallowness, being law bound, and hypersensitivity. These tendencies go beyond biblical guidelines, but instead reflect culture, tradition and personal preferences rather than a true expression of biblical faith.

Grace, through the guidance of the indwelling Holy Spirit, produces love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - all of these things that God desires for his children. Grace is a free gift given for salvation and results in the riches of Christ.

Grace gives liberty.

Legalism results in bondage. Grace (undeserved favor) results in love, legalism results in guilt and fear - have I done enough, good enough?

GRACE - God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense! How awesome is the Grace of God!

ARA

Thursdays in FLC

at 6:30 p.m.

High School Age and Older!

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Sharing is one of life’s greatest delights.

Thanks for sharing the special time with our family during the celebration of our mother, Julia Erwin Rasberry’s departure into the gates of heaven. We appreciate the thoughtful gifts of flowers, food, prayers and the visitation at her wake and funeral. Special thanks to our Pastor, Dr. Mark Crosby for his beautiful message. To Melanie Rushing and Willie Graves for exceptional music. To Dickie Davis for his help with the service and the graveside message. To David Drake and the staff for help with preparations. Also for the help of friends and family who worked in the kitchen and took care of the wonderful reception. With Love, Reba R. Lockhart/Hal & Lanell Rasberry and family

Write a card or note of love and appreciation to our Pastors next month.

Dr. Mark Crosby Rev. Dickie Davis

Rev. Tommy Bergeron Rev. Rita Chiasson Rev. David Orges

Rev. Trent Barnett Rev. Sam LoBello Rev. David Drake

Thursday Night

Worship Services

At 7:00 p.m.

Led by Rev. Dickie Davis

Nursery available for young

children

“A meeting of the membership of Live Oak

Methodist Church a/k/a Live Oak United

Methodist Church will be held the 3rd day of

November, 2013 at 3:00 o’clock p.m. in the

Church Chapel, 34890 Highway 16, Denham

Springs, LA. The purpose of which meeting is to

authorize an amendment of the Articles of

Incorporation changing the name of the church

to Live Oak United Methodist Church which is

necessary to facilitate refinancing the church’s

obligations.”

October is:

2013 Charge Conference

Scheduled for

November 3rd at 3:00 in Sanctuary

At Live Oak united methodist church

Host: Dr. Mark Crosby

Churches involved are:

Andrew Chapel; Hughes-St. Landry;

Magnolia-deerford; live oak and st. luke-

greenwell springs

Mark your calendars! Thursday, October 31st is our Annual Fall Fest. Kids preschool age to 5th

grade are invited to join us for games, food, prizes, candy, spacewalks and fun!

Fall Fest begins at 5 pm and goes till 6:30 pm, then go outside for Trunk or Treat.

Parents, be prepared with decorated cars (if you’d like) and hand out candy to the kiddies from the trunk of your car!

Middle School and High School

Wednesday, October 30th

Halloween Party for Youth

LLaaddiieess’’ BBiibbllee SSttuuddyy

BibThursdays 9:30 am | Melanie Rushing’s Home

Taught by Annice Ruth Addison.

We’ll continue studying 1 John.

Please call 664-4801, 665-1571 or 665-6797 for more

information or email rushing1@cox.net.

Please plan to join us!

LOUMC Father-Daughter Dance

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Dads, do not miss this opportunity to show your daughter what a real date is supposed to be like and to demonstrate

how she should be treated on a date.

Dress up and put on your dancing shoes. We will have popcorn and soft drinks on hand, but if mom wants to send a favorite dessert, that would be great. Bring your camera

to capture the memories.

See you there!!!!!

Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:00pm – 9:00pm - Family Life Center

Live Oak

United Methodist Church

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The Chancel Choir's Christmas cantata, All Is Well, rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

We’re looking for singers for the 10:00 service Chancel Choir.

There is room for you!

Come make a joyful noise with us!

Christmas in Snowflake County is our children's Christmas musical. Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the choir room. Grades K-6th welcome.

Music Classes

Drum and Guitar Classes meet each week through Thanksgiving for 5th-12th graders.

Guitar: Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

Drums: Thursdays 6:00 p.m.

Come Ring and Sing With Us!

The Youth Bells, Jubilate Ringers, meet Sundays at 6:00 p.m. after Youth Band. All youth grades 6-12 are invited to join us for both youth music groups.

If you're interested in ringing with The Southern Bells, our adult bell choir, contact Melanie Rushing at the following email and phone number!

rushing1@cox.net or call 665-1571

Come Sing With Us! Christmas Choirs Begin!

Men’s

October 12th

BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 12th

7:30 — 9:00 a.m.

PRAYER

In Honor

09/01/13

Aleisha Erwin Accardo on her birthday: Roseanne & Richie Erwin

9/16/13

Kayleigh Lovett on her birthday: Marie Simoneaux

“Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:4

for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5.”

In Loving Memory

08/25/13

Our Mother “Katherine Underwood”: Karen U. Ginn and Bobbie Nanney

Mary Luper “Betty Amacker’s Sister In Law”: Billy & Betty Amacker

Victor, Sybil & Ralph Hancock: M/M Donnie Arbour

Jerry Plaisance: Mike & Lisa Morris

9/1/13

Jane Arneal: Ann Lea, Barney & Barbara Crist, Carol U. Justice, Bob & Peggy Molcany

Jim Justice: Carol U. Justice

Howard & Hazel Underwood: Carol U. Justice

Erna Le Facundus: Carol U. Justice

Debbie Johnson’s Mom: Carol U. Justice, Boo & Devona Foster

Bobbie “Dootsie” Everett: Ginger H. Heuvel

9/8/13

Julia Rasberry: M/M L.W. Arnold, Aundre Garrison, M/M Craig Harris, Iris Harris, M/M Roger Roy, M/M Ray Terral, M/M Richard Thompson, Mary Ann Allen, Lela Buhler, Roseanne Erwin & The Erwin Family, M/M Warren May, M/M Scott Smith

Jane Arneal: M/M Mike Morris

9/16/13

Julia Rasberry: Tommy & Amy Hayes, Norma Fletcher, M/M Harold Ferguson, M/M Rudy Trammell, Lillian Elouise Henderson, Lloyd & Kathy DeGeneres, Jewell Whitehead, Shelby Easterly, Carol & Kristi Fletcher, Christian Zachary, Megan Fletcher, M/M Ernest Kelly, Jay & Pat Sartwell, Beverly & Henrietta Thames, Carol U. Justice

Jane Arneal: The Widow’s Club

Catherine Sykes: Lillian Elouise Henderson

Jerry Plaisance: Lillian Elouise Henderson, Hal & Lanell Rasberry

David Bueche and Richard B. Lea, Jr.: Bryan, Sonia, Amanda & Alyssa Bueche

Lana Chevier Gray: M/M Ernest C. Kelly

Foots Golden: Alan & Rhonda Brown