Praising God

Connecting with His People

Advancing His Kingdom

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

Russ Sukhia Barry Cureton

Preaching Pastor Shepherding Pastor

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Worship Service

“…since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made…so that they are without

excuse…” Romans 1:20

Prelude Welcome Ministry Minute Harvest Party Outreach Youth Directors

Phill and Kelly Thomas Silent Prayer of Preparation Call to Worship *Hymn of Adoration The Spacious Firmament #103 *Invocation Confession of Sin: Lord, many of us are Your children, for You have graciously called us to Yourself. You opened our eyes to see our sin, and you granted us the gift of repentance, and the gift of faith in Christ alone. We are forgiven; we are justified; and You have begun, in us, the process of sanctification. But that process is not yet complete in any of us. As earnestly as we may try to please You, we continue to struggle against our flesh. Even now, as we gather in worship, we are aware that we have sinned against You in the past week. So we ask Your forgiveness for times when we worried, and times when we were selfish; for sinful pride, and for our lack of self-control. We ask forgiveness for complaining, for gossiping, for lusting after evil things, for hearts that are inclined to idolatry, and for a general lack of zeal in Your service. For these and other sins too numerous to mention, we humbly repent. We take comfort in the thought that the perfect righteousness of Christ has been freely imputed to each true believer. But we are also aware that many who think they are Your sheep will discover in the last day, that they are not. So Lord, we pray that none assembled with us today will hear those horrifying words on the Day of Judgment, “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.” Help us then to examine ourselves as to whether we are in the faith, and keep us from sinful presumption. May those of us who think we stand take heed lest we fall. We ask this in the name of the good shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave His life for His sheep. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon 1 Peter 2:24 *Songs of Praise

How Great Thou Art Boberg/Hine

Oh Lord my God

When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made

I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder

Thy power throughout The universe displayed

Refrain

Then sings my soul My Savior, God, to Thee

How great thou art How great thou art Then sings my soul

My Savior, God, to Thee How great Thou art How great Thou art

Verse 2

And when I think of God, His son not sparing,

Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;

That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died

to take away my sin (refrain)

Verse 3 When Christ shall come

With shout of acclamation And take me home

What joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow

With humble adoration And then proclaim My God

How great Thou art (refrain)

O Come to the Altar Christopher Brown / Wade Joye / Steven Furtick / Mack Brock

Verse 1

Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?

Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself

Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling

Chorus

O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Verse 2

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there’s no reason to wait

Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy

From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling (to chorus)

Bridge

Oh what a savior Isn't He wonderful?

Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen Bow down before Him

For He is Lord of all Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen (to chorus)

Ending

Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you found

Good, Good Father

Anthony Brown/Pat Barrett

I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like

But I've heard the tender whispers of love in the dead of night And you tell me that you're pleased

And that I'm never alone

Chorus You're a good good father

It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you

It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am

Verse 2 I've seen many searching for answers far and wide

But I know we're all searching For answers only you provide

'Cause you know just what we need Before we say a word (chorus)

Bridge

Because you are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways

You are perfect in all of your ways to us (chorus) CCLI 578579

Shepherding Prayer Elder Chuck Klein *Hymn of Faith This is My Father’s World #109 (last stanza unaccompanied) Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory On Paths to Answered Prayer Quartet Heidi Fuller Arr. Heather Sorenson

Sermon Scripture Romans 1:1-18-2:10

[Children ages 4-2nd grade are dismissed for Wonders of Worship (Children’s Church) with Rachel and Zach Dugan]

Sermon Wading into Romans, Message 3 Pastor Russ *Closing Hymn Only a Sinner, Saved by Grace #698 *Benediction (followed by an opportunity to pray with the elders)

Applause: If you are blessed by a song from the choir or from others in worship, we encourage you to express your appreciation with an “Amen” or “Praise the Lord,” rather than with applause, because in our culture applause is generally offered to express appreciation to a performer for his/her performance, and what we are doing on Sunday morning is not performing

for men and women, but worshiping our sovereign Lord.

Sermon Notes

Sermon Notes

Focus on Missions Please be in prayer for Ben Weinreich as he serves for the next couple of weeks on a short term mission trip in southern Chile. He will help build a community center to serve the Mapuch Indians. Please pray for safety during their work, good communication, and that the Lord will be blessed

through the project.

New Member Seminar I believe that every Christian should be a member of a local Bible-believing church, for personal growth, for accountability, for opportunities of service, to have a part in the choice of leaders, etc. I’m planning a New Member Seminar for Saturday morning, October 28th, from 8:30-12:30. Coffee and muffins will be served to those who promise to be careful not to spill anything. If you wish to attend, please notify me or call or email the church office. If you need to meet on a different date, please let me know. Pastor Russ

Hurricane Maria Relief Please consider partnering with Steven & Becky Vega to support their family and friends in Puerto Rico. Steven's aunt has started a Go-Fund-Me page to raise money for generators and other supplies that she plans to deliver. Please visit http://gf.me/u/df9nuu for more information and to make a donation. Any questions, please speak to Steven Vega. Thank you.

Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 29th at 12:30 pm will be our Semi-Annual Congregational meeting. The purpose of the meeting will be to vote to recommend the adoption of the 2018 Budget including a change in Pastor Barry’s salary. We will also vote on minor changes to our by-laws regarding the officer nominating committee. The copies of the 2018 budget and proposed by-law changes are on the back tables.

Prayer and Praise Service TONIGHT at 6:00 pm Our elders invite you to join them in prayer for our church, our nation and world for an outpouring of God’s Spirit to bring revival. The service will be followed by a fellowship meal at 7:00 pm. We will be having a chili dinner. You’re welcome to bring chili with or without meat or a side dish and dessert. Please label all dishes or bring disposable dishes.

October Blood Drive Our next blood drive is scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Please schedule an

appointment after worship or call The Red Cross at 855-210-1278.

An Opportunity to be a Minister of Mercy Liberty's Ministry of Mercy has openings for a few more willing servants. Our Lord calls us to demonstrate our love for Him by loving and caring for each other. The Mercy Needs Ministry does this by sending flowers, cards and notes of encouragement to hurting brethren; providing various forms of practical assistance (including financial, through the generosity of Liberty members) as well as budgetary counseling to those in need; and praying for the flock. We meet together on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Ministries of Mercy bless not only those who receive the help, but also those who offer it. Please prayerfully consider participating in this ministry, and contact either Deacon Jeff Jordan or Elder Michael Anderson if you are interested.

Mercy Needs Request There is a need in the Body for companionship for a disabled person (ambulatory). This could be once a week or once a month for several hours, for a lunch outing or similar activity. The Mercy Needs Committee would reimburse for expenses. Please contact Doug Womer or Jeff Jordan from the Mercy Needs Committee if you are interested.

Christmas Concert The Christmas concert is on Dec 16 and 17. If you would like to sing with the choir just for the Christmas concert, rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 8-9 for Christmas music. We are praying the Lord will increase our numbers, as several of our members have had to step down.

Fall Harvest Party—Friday, October 27th There is an urgent need for volunteers to set up, greet attendees, clean up, help run Harvest games and have spiritual conversations with attendees. WE ALSO NEED CANDY! Baskets to collect candy are near the entrances of the church. Please no candy with peanuts or peanut butter due to many people with peanut allergies. Contact Phill Thomas if you would like to volunteer to help.

You are invited to

Pastor Russ'

Retirement Dinner

Saturday November 11

5:00-6:30 PM

(program to follow)

Liberty's Family Center

Meal catered by Mission Barbeque

All Adults $12 each

Families $30 total

RSVP REQUIRED BY WED. OCTOBER 18th

This is a firm deadline to sign up for the dinner

Sign ups after church in Narthex. Today is the last Sunday we will be doing sign ups at church. Contact Mary Jordan or Peggy Walker if you want to sign

up but did not bring your money today.

Desserts are welcome

We desire to include everyone in this celebration. If cost prevents

you from attending, please inform church office AND be sure to sign

up.

If you are unable to make it for the meal, you are still urged to join us for the other festivities in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm.

Youth Group Youth Group is for 6-12 grade students every other Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. through 8:30 pm in the Block House. We encourage you to read through the letters of the New Testament reading a chapter a day five days a week. Schedule for upcoming weeks: Readings for the Week October 15-21: 2 Corinthians 4-8 October 27: Fall Harvest Festival service project, Byrds

Readings for the Week October 22-28: 2 Corinthians 9-13

Thank You Dear Liberty family, Thanks so much for your prayers, calls, and visits as I recuperate from shoulder surgery. It is comforting to have such a large family in Christ. Thank you too for the beautiful flowers - God makes such vibrant colors! With thanksgiving, Donna Jordana

Reformation Service Invitation Timonium Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Reformation Service on Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. This Service is a collaborative effort of many churches in the Chesapeake Presbytery, and we would like to invite you to join us! This year’s speaker will be the Rev. Dr. David B. Garner. Dr. Garner is the vice president of advancement, and associate professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in PA. Light refreshments will be served after the Service. Also, if you would like to sing in the special “Reformation Choir,” then please contact Anne A. at aea@timpca.org.

Schedule of Volunteers

October 15 October 22

Nursery 9:30 a.m.

Linda Anderson Donna Hancock

Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Meghan Ruch, Becky Hancock

Lynn Smith, Mary Ellen Gannon

Toddler 10:30 a.m.

Meghan Ruch, Erin Tracht Charlie & Donna Hancock

Lock-up Don Pahl Will Somers

Sound Zach Dugan Joseph Kraus

Greeters Charlotte Crone & Donna Roberts

Chuck & Elaine Cullen

Usher Team

Leader

Kurt Reiblich Kurt Reiblich

Adult Sunday School Classes

Ecclesiastes and Colossians

Charlie Cate Fellowship Hall

1 Peter Howard Hill Parlor

Leadership Class

Barry Cureton

Barry’s Office

Missions Sunday, November 5th. Youth and parents

meet in Fellowship Hall.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, October 15 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 6:00 pm Prayer and Praise Service 7:00 pm Chili dinner

Tuesday, October 17 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study/Denny’s

Wednesday, October 18 6:30 pm Prayer Group 7:00 pm Christian Service Brigade/LCS 7:00 pm Pioneer Girls/FH 7;00 pm Choir/Sanctuary 7:00 pm Men’s Bible Study/Parlor

Thursday, October 19 12:00 pm Help the Hathaways move 6:30 pm Men’s Night Out/Smokey’s BBQ in Eldersburg 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study/FH Saturday, October 21 9:00 am Women’s Breakfast/FH Sunday, October 22 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Worship Service 3:00 pm CLV Service