New Orleans Mission Trip planned for 1/13-19 - 12/16

New Orleans Mission Trip
A mission trip is being planned for January 13-19 to New Orleans, LA.
· We will be staying at North Rampart Community Center in the French Quarter.
· Cost will be $120 per person. This includes housing, meals and transportation.
· We will be a part of the Louisiana United Methodist Disaster Recovery Ministry.
· This is part of the continuing effort to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.
· For more information contact Kevin Fisher at the church office, 781-4554.

Bright Idea by Sondra Buell 12/16

"A Bright Idea for Parents" by Sondra Buell
When my children were growing, I loved to use "teachable moments" to bring God into our everyday life. At Christmas time, when we'd go shopping for gift wrap, I'd have the kids look for wrappings that had baby Jesus, or the three kings, a big star, or something that reflected the "real" reason we have Christmas. I'd use these moments to tell them about our Savior Jesus Christ. Yes, we'd talk about Santa and Snowmen, but I'd encourage them in their faith journey to realize that we have Christmas because of Jesus.
It's Jesus that brings us inner joy! It's Jesus that brings us eternal life!

Job Opening 12/16

Liberty United Methodist Church is seeking a qualified applicant for the Communications Coordinator. This is a 30-hour/week position. If you would like to apply, please send your resume to Everett Easley at 1001 Sunset Avenue, Liberty, Mo. 64068. For questions regarding the job description, please contact Everett at 781-4554.

Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study 12/16

Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent

Begins January 7, Mondays 9:30– noon, Family Life Center
Reserve your book by December 28. Call Lora Wiles, 781-4554.

BREAKTIME Club 12/16

BREAKTIME CLUB, sponsored by Shepherd Center of the Northland, meets in the Family Life Center two Fridays each month. BREAKTIME offers elderly individuals with physical limitations an opportunity for fellowship, learning, and spiritual enrichment in a safe, supervised environment while providing free time for their regular caretakers.

Contact Lora Wiles , 781-4554, for more information.

Prayer Quilts 12/16

Fred Dick
Badly Broken Leg.

Elaine Taylor
Mother of Bryan Taylor, has been diagnosed with cancer and has pneumonia as a complication.

Myrtle Rich
Mother of Carol Fletcher, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Crown Financial 12/16

Crown Biblical Financial Study to Begin in January

Topics include:

• Getting out of Debt
• Spending
• Saving and Investing
  Budgeting
• Giving
• Earning Money
• Training Children

Informational meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 6:30PM in Ark 2. Meeting nights will be set and materials will be ordered at this time. Cost of materials is $45 for an individual or $55 per couple. Let us know to expect you by contacting Lora Wiles.

Adventures in Learning 12/16

Adventures Group Meets December 21

Liberty Adventures in Learning will celebrate the Christmas holiday at its meeting Friday, December 21. The program, which meets monthly in our Family Life Center, begins at 9:15AM

· At 9:15AM blood pressure checks and coffee fellowship.
· At 10AM Sharon Reavis will be presenter for a “Christmas Sharing” class; Charlie and Loretta Hughes will talk about cycling in Europe; and Pastor Joe Rodriquez of St. Stephen Lutheran Church will be featured in the New Voices in Liberty’s Religious Life series.
· At 11AM singers from the local Sweet Adelines choristers will entertain with Christmas music.
· Lunch follows at noon.

The Adventures program is open to everyone. Class registration is $1.50; lunch is $3.50.

Lunch reservations are requested by Wednesday, December 19, by calling Nancy at 781-1178.

Shepherd’s Center of the Northland and the Liberty Ministerial Alliance sponsor Adventures in Learning and encourage area residents of all ages to participate in this monthly event.

Worship through Music Opportunities 12/16

December 22, 7:00 pm
O Come, Let Us Adore Him
Liberty UMC Chancel Choir Christmas Concert

RESCHEDULED
December 23rd, 2:00 PM
Worship Through The Arts Concert
Christmas With Mark Hayes & Bryan Taylor

January 8 – 7:00 PM
Worship Through The Arts -
Millikin University Choir
Free Will Offering

We will need host families for overnight and breakfast.
Please call Bryan Taylor at the church if you are
interested in hosting.

Music Notes 12/16

Thanks be to God for a generous monetary donation dedicated to continued improvements in Wesley Hall (formerly known as “the gym”). In addition, several people have donated their time, materials and skills this week to make these improvements a reality. One of the changes you will notice immediately in worship is a center aisle unencumbered by a towering AV cart! Speakers and video projectors are mounted from the ceiling. A new sound/video booth will be built at the back of the room, Also new there is a second projection screen at the back of the room. A beautiful cross, made by Kevin Fisher, hangs on a side wall.

Again, thanks be to God!
~ Melody Sommers

Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed

Take a break from the Christmas rush and spend an hour or two ringing bells to help others in our community.Dec 21-24; 10 AM – 9 PM are the times of greatest need. Other times also available. Contact Sara Scott, 781-6526.

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