New  Women’s  ABF  class  for  Interna onals  will  be  on  Sunday  mornings  at  9:15am,  in  room  W105.    The  facilita-­‐

tor  is  Sharon  Rogers.

ESL  (English  as  a  Second  Language)  This  class  is  for  those  who  speak  English  as  their  second  language.  It  is  de-­‐

signed  to  help  speakers  prac ce  their  English  and  learn  more  about  the  language.    Students  can  begin  at  any-­‐

me  during  the  semester.     No  cost—Room  A  204—12  week  class

Facilitator  Wanda  Carroll

Food  Pantry

Thank  you  Liberty  for  helping  supply  the  pantry.    Many  people  are  being  helped  through  this  ministry.    We  

are  very  grateful  for  your  generosity.

The  Pantry  is  in  need  of  some  items,  and  we  could  use  your  help

Brown  paper  grocery  bags Canned  vegetables  and  fruit

Women  Touched  by  the  Military  is  a  group  for  all  women  who  have  a  connec on  to  the  mili-­‐tary  as  either  ac ve  duty,  spouse,  mother,  sister,  daughter,  or  just  someone  who  has  a  special  heart  for  the  military.    Beginning  on  April  3,  Wednesday  at  6:00pm,  we  will  meet  to  study  God’s  Word,  and    offer  support  to  each  other  and  military  families. Our  group  is  able  to  offer  support  in  many  differ-­‐ent  ways  to  other  military  families  during   mes  of  need,  through  deployment,  and  dealing  with  challenges  that  military  life  brings.

Events    Ahead

Navajo  Trip  Applica on  dead-­‐line  February  10  2013

South  Asia  Trip  Informa onal  

Mee ng

Dr.  Nik  Ripken

Acts  of  Love

IMB  Commissioning  Service

Trips  in  support  of  the  Three  New  Church  Plant  Partners

Navajo  Ministry  Family  Mission  Trip  to  Gallup,  N.M.  to  minister  to  the  Navajo  is  July  13-20,  2013.    First  training  mee ng  will  be  held  February  17th  at  4:00pm  in  room  M106.

Pray  for  our  NAVAJO  MISSIONARIES-Mark  Chandler  and  family,  Robert  Fontenot,  Durk  Lynch,  and  Eddie  

Gooden.

Trauma c  Stress  Support  Group:    

 Veterans across the United States suf-fer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. When suffering from this stress disorder a Veteran is not able to function correct-ly in returning to the structures of life. They are jobless, homeless, and hope-less. You may be sitting next to a Vet-eran in Sunday morning worship that is in need. If you are interested in learn-ing how to help or are in need of guid-

ance, please contact us, at cbethea@libertylive.com. We meet on Tuesday nights to discuss biblical solu-

tions for hope and healing.

From  the  Prison  Ministry:  Christmas  day  was  one  of  the  best  I  have  every  had  in  this  ministry.  All  the  men  were  surprised  to  see  me,  and  my  friend  John.  Not  many  peo-­‐ple  expected  us  to  go  visit  on  Christmas  Day.    Some  men  from  one  cell  block  told  me  that  a  young  man  who  was  rela vely  new  in  the  jail  needed  to  speak  to  me.    They  had  already  been  witnessing  to  him,  but  he  had  not  yet  come  to  the  faith.    I  took  20-30  minutes  to  tell  him  my  story  and  why  I  believe  in  my  faith  and  that  Jesus  was   real,  but  it  was  up  to  him  to  make  a  decision,  to  accept,  or  reject  .    He  said  that  from  my  story  and  how  I  spoke  of  the  truth  of  Jesus,  he  was  ready  to  accept  Jesus.    You  can’t  do  be er  than  being  with  someone  as  they  are  being  saved  on  Christmas  Day!

We  are  excited  for  what  God  has  for  2013    here  in  the  mission  department.    This  coming  year  we  have  great  opportuni es  for  trips,  ways  to  serve  within  

the  communi es,  and  special  events.

Happy  New  Year  

DISASTER  RELIEF  TRAINING: Disaster  Relief  Cer fica on  -In  order  to  be  a  part  of  the  team  you  must  be  cer fied.  Reg-­‐

istra on  for  the  SBCV-DR  cer fica on  (which  we  all  need  every  three  years)  is  open  at:  h p://www.sbcv.org/ar cles/detail/disaster  relief  trainings  for  2013.  Most  of  those  who  need  cer fica on  will  a end  the  one  on  March  16th  at  Tucker  Swamp  Bap st  Church,  but  ANY  of  these  sessions  will  work  to  obtain  or  renew  your  cer fica on.    Please  do  let  us  know  if  you  a end  one  of  these,  so  we  can  update  our  database  of  cer fica ons.  You  

may  do  so  by  emailing  Chris ne  at  cbethea@libertylive.com. Registra on  for  INTERNATIONAL  Disaster  Relief  Training    -  is  open  at:  h p://

www.sbcv.org/ar cles/detail/dr  training  equips  you  to  serve  interna onally.  This  will  be  held  at  Liberty  Bap st  Church,  Hampton  on  May  10  and  11.  This  is  an  incredible  oppor-­‐tunity  to  have  this  training  here  at  our  church.    The  only  other  opportunity  I  know  of  like  this  is  planned  for  in  August  in  Pennsylvania.    Please  make  plans  now  to  a end.    It  is  all  

day  Friday  and  Saturday,  the  10th  and  11th  of  May.

   Building  Long  Term  Rela onships  with  the  Navajo Words  from  Shane  on  Local  Missions:

This  past  Christmas  several  ministries  of  our  church  joined  together  to  make  a  difference  in  our  community.  Club  FX  started  a  joint  project  which  was  called  the  Big  Give.  This  event  involved  children  from  the  ages  of  kindergarten  to  fi h  grade,  and  their  families.    They  donated  toys  for  underprivileged  children  under  the  age  of  12.  The  youth  group  took  the  donated  toys,  wrapped  them  and  then  delivered  the  presents  to  the  Boys  and  Girls  club.    The  youth  retold  the  Christmas  story  through  reenactment  and  music.  God’s  presence  was  felt  throughout  the  whole  night.    Some  of  the  older  siblings  decided  to  hold  onto  

their  gi s  to  give  to  their  siblings  that  were  not  there  that  night.      It  was  a  great  night  and  another  step  in  a  con nual  process  of  transforma on  within  the  Boys  and  Girls  Club.    

       New  Year’s  Resolu ons New  Year’s  resolu ons  are  a  good  start,  but  o en   mes  not  kept.  We  want  to  

change  our  lives  for  the  be er.    Only  45%  of  Americans  actually  make  a  New  Year’s   resolu ons,  and  of  those  only  8%  successfully  meet  their  goal.    That  speaks  vol-­‐

umes  about  the  American  culture.    We  can  get  so  consumed  with  our  busy  schedules,  that  most  of  us  do  not  care  to  change.  We  lack  convic on  within    our  lives  for  the    

need  to  change.     As  I  read  God’s  Word  I  cannot  help  but  no ce  that  change  is  everywhere.    Abra-­‐

ham  changed  from  a  life  of  luxury  to  becoming  a  nomad,  Joseph  changed  from  a  slave  to  second  over  all  of  pharaoh’s  land,  Moses  changed  from  a  shy  shepherd  to  the  leader  of  God’s  chosen  people,  and  Peter  changed  from  a  simple  fisherman  to  the  rock  which  the  church  stands  on.    It  seems  God’s  work  is  about  change  in  our  lives,  even  beyond  our  original  transforma on.  Therefore  we  should  be  disciplined  to  persevere  through  to  the  end  of  that  change.  Paul  gives  us  an  image  in  2  Timothy  4  of  running,  but  most  importantly,  finishing  the  race  which  encapsulates  God’s  view  of  change.    That  is  how  

important  it  is  to  finish  the  transforma on  that  has  already  begun  in  our  lives.     It  is  funny  to  me  that  every  year,  on  nearly  every  top  10  New  Year’s  resolu on  

list,  people  desire  to  help  others  more.    What  a  strange  thought  for  the  secular  world  to  desire  to  want  to  effect  change  in  others.    Our  Creator  designed  within  us  something  special,  something  that  will  change  lives  forever  and  that  is  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ.  As  the  2013  year  lies  before  us,  it  is  my  prayer  that  the  body  of  Christ  would  be  diligent  

about  finishing  the  change  that  Christ  has  begun  in  us  and  the  desire  to  begin  that  same  change  in  others.    Email  me  shess@libertylive.com  to  see  how  you  can  change  

this  community.        

Here  is  a  story  of  an  example  of  the  long  term  rela onship  we  are  trying  to  build  with  the  Navajo.    Connie  and  her  family  have  had  a  great  impact  on  Alex’s  life  and  have  remained  constant  spiritual  and  accountability  partners  for  four  years.    This  is  their  story  of    their  rela onship,  it  all  started  by  a  trip: July  of  2008,  God  brought  together  Alex  Hudson  and  Connie  Kennedy.    When  we  met  Alex  he  was  a  quiet  and  shy  young  man.    Through  our  trips  out  there,  we  were  able  to  make  a  connec on  with  Alex.    When  we  le  to  return  home,  we  remained  in  constant  contact  with  Alex.    It  has  been  four  years  and  s ll  going  strong.    Alex  has  since  joined  the  Marine  Corp  and  is  currently  training  in  Richmond.    We  went  to  have  lunch  with  him  and  it  truly  solidified  our  re-­‐la onship  with  Alex.    We  thought  we  were  suppose  to  be  the  blessing  to  Alex,  but  in  reality  God  has  blessed  us  with  Alex.