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“Certainty in Uncertain Times”
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” Isaiah 9: 10a NIV ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
y the time you receive this newsletter 2013 will have already passed. With the advent of a new
year, there is a mixed bag of emotions for people. Some look to the new year with eagerness in
anticipation of the new opportunities a new year brings. For others, facing a new year can bring
feelings of fear, hopelessness and despair because we live in uncertain times. There is uncertainty with
the economy. There is uncertainty about employment for the unemployed or underemployed. There is
uncertainty about the safety of their families in these times of terrorism and the list of uncertainties goes
on. But despite all this, we can have certainty in uncertain times.
During my devotional time, I came across a meditation by Michael Carter that addresses how people
can have certainty in uncertain times. I share it with you with the hope you can share it with others and
bring to all hope and reassurance as we face the new year.
Soon, the old year will end, and the new year will come. With each New Year, people make resolutions, they think about the changes that they want to make in their lives. Each new year brings with it change. People just want to put the past behind them and look to the coming year, hoping that the new year will be better than the last. Yes, with each new year, things change. But for some people, there are things that don’t seem to change at all - they just seem to remain the same. Some people will struggle with old addictions. Or with financial problems or with problems, concerns and worries that just don’t seem to go away. For such people, nothing seems to change, at least for the better. While some of the struggles of daily life will remain even as the year changes, one truth shall never change. Holy Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ will never change. As it is written;
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”(Hebrews 13:8)
This is an absolute comfort to know. While times change and nothing seems certain; the love that Christ has for each one of us never changes. He is always faithful and will never leave us in our time of need. Even though we are entering a new year, there is still a lot of uncertainty. But we can go forth into this new year in the name of Jesus. In the name of him who has declared:
“I am the Lord, I change not…”(Malachi 3:6)
As we begin this new year with all of its changes and challenges, let us do so in the mighty name of Jesus. He is, and shall always be, the same now and through all eternity. His love, forgiveness and compassion will always be there for us. As he has been our anchor and strength during this past year, so he shall be our anchor and our strength in this coming year, and in years to come. As the years pass away, as times change, praise be to Jesus Christ! For he is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
As Michael Carter writes, “In the mighty name of Jesus” when can go forth into the year 2014 A.D.
with certainty in these uncertain times because Jesus Christ is unchanging – he was our anchor and
strength in 2013 and he will be the same in 2014!
Happy New Year in Christ Jesus!
Pastor Barry
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“What’s Happening” Jimmy’s Corner
† 7th
& 8th
grade celebrated Christmas in
December with a birthday party for Jesus and
also studied the book of Daniel. Fun was had by
all!
† 9th
-12th
grade caroled at the beginning of the
month and had Christmas party at Jimmy and
Casey’s house to celebrate Christmas!
† The Young Adult Sunday School finished the
book they were reading and now has started
talking about being content studying scriptures
on being content!
Stay Classy Liberty Chapel, Jimmy
THE ROCK WILL BE OPEN TUESDAY
– THURSDAY
3:00 – 5:30 PM.
Come out and Cheer for the Liberty Chapel Men’s Basketball Team @ Archbold Middle
School.
UMM Meeting January 13, 2014 @6:00 pm Chapel men come join the fellowship and meal.
Committee: Tenny Krugh Terry Stites
Jim Leatherman
UMCOR Sager-Brown
Mission Trip @ Baldwin, LA
February 8-15, 2014
See Dan Bare for more info.
Libertychapel.net
Current Directory & 2014 Leadership Teams and Committees (The password is 4195332881)
BBBBountiful ountiful ountiful ountiful Blessings Blessings Blessings Blessings Food PantryFood PantryFood PantryFood Pantry
The Pantry will only be open Monday, Jan 20. 6-7:30 pm. & Friday Jan. 24, 9 – 11:00 am
Days and hours for our new food pantry have been set: 3rd Monday of every month 6:00- 7:30 pm and the 4th Friday of every month 9:00– 11:00 am. Six to eight volunteers are needed to help each time to meet and greet, set-up and takedown, help carry out food and to help people in other ways. The Clothing Ministries is open at the same times as Bountiful Blessings. This is another much-needed outreach. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please see Pastor Barry.
The Clothing Ministry is in need
of ONLY Ladies’ and Men’s Jeans and winter
coats/outerwear (gloves, scarves, hats etc.)
Wednesday, January 15 6 – 7:00 pm Taco Bar
Let us do the cooking for you! Join us for food and fellowship on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays!
2014
Mon. 1/6 9:00pm
Mon. 1/13 8:00pm
Mon. 1/20 9:00pm
Tournament Dates:
Jan. 27, 28 & Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11
Liberty Chapel Cooking
“Friendzy”
Saturday, January 11
@ 1:00 pm
Want to learn to cook or to use what
you have on hand to make a meal;
sign up today for our monthly cooking
“friendzy” class. You can either cook
along with the instructions or just
watch and take notes. Classes are
free unless you want to cook along.
That cost is listed with the take home
menu.
This is open to the public.
Please call Vondra Oberhaus at 419-
966-6181 to register.
January’s dish: 2lb. meatloaf
Liberty Chapel is currently hiring a church treasurer. If you are interested, a job
description can be picked up from the mailbox tray by the office.
Let Every Day Be Christmas
by Norman Wesley Brooks
Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put
away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box
upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do
yourself.
Peace on Earth, good will to men,
kind thoughts and words of cheer,
are things we should use often
and not just once a year.
Remember to the Christ-child, grew up to be
a man;
to hide him in a cradle,
is not our dear Lord's plan.
So keep the Christmas spirit, share it with
others far and near,
from week to week and month to month,
throughout the entire year!
Shared by Juanita Hoffman
Trustees’ Snow Removal Schedule
Jan. 6-12 Brad, Russ, Mark Jan. 13-19 Randy, Jim, Tim Jan. 20-26 Lee, Terry, Neal Jan. 27 – Feb. 2 Brad, Russ, Mark Feb. 3 – 9 Randy, Jim, Tim Feb. 10 – 16 Lee, Terry, Neal Feb. 17 – 23 Brad, Russ, Mark Feb. 23 – March 2 Randy, Jim, Tim
Billy Sharpe – Now at home.
Rick Spiess – (Ellie Davidson’s son)
He had hip surgery on Jan. 2.
Cheri Collier – reoccurring problems
with her shoulder.
Steve Goldsmith – (brother-in-law of Arita Silveus)
diagnosed with cancer, Surgery has been postponed pending
further testing.
Judy Parker – cancer has returned. She will be receiving on
going chemotherapy.
April Mozingo – April will be having foot surgery Monday,
Dec. 9
Leo “Bud” Zenz – health concerns
Darrell Wishon – (Vondra & Kevin Oberhaus’
brother–in–law) Update: Darrell had surgery on Nov. 20
and is Cancer Free – Praise God. Continued prayer for
surgery recovery.
Kent Spiess – health concerns
Please keep the following long term needs in your prayersPlease keep the following long term needs in your prayersPlease keep the following long term needs in your prayersPlease keep the following long term needs in your prayers:::: Nancy Funkhouser; Ruth Gramling; Eric Gutierrez;
Winnie Leatherman; Ruth Whitman; Leo “Bud” Zenz; Kent Spiess
Members of the Military and their Families
Our Missionary Families
[Names remain on the prayer list 4 weeks.
For continued prayer listing, please resubmit.]
JJJJANUARYANUARYANUARYANUARY SSSSERVANTSERVANTSERVANTSERVANTS CCCCOMMUNION OMMUNION OMMUNION OMMUNION CCCCLASS LASS LASS LASS ---- CCCCELEBRATION ELEBRATION ELEBRATION ELEBRATION
Traditional Service Nursery Sunday School Nursery
5 Witte Family Oberhaus Family
12 S. Tedrow Family Masuwa Family
19 Overmier Family Shadday Family
26 Oberhaus Family Clapp Girls
Contemporary Service Nursery Greeters
5 Estelle Family Dan Bare Family
12 T. Myers Family Mike Hamlin Family
19 Barnes Family Terry Shafer Family
26 Miller Family Oelkrug Family
Little Lambs Little Lambs Little Lambs Little Lambs –––– Volunteer NeededVolunteer NeededVolunteer NeededVolunteer Needed
Church Office Hours : Monday – Friday 10 :00 am – 3 :00 pm
JANUARY
1 - Jennifer Wong 2 - Bonnie Mohler Mary Jane Murrey 4 - Jessica Clapp Francis Brown 5 - Carly Leatherman Peyton Leatherman 6 - Juliette Smith Eliza Trapp 7 - Cheryl Shadday 8 - Jacob Clapp Kelly McIntosh 9 - Lily Wong Angie Myers 10 -David Hartford Eloise Griteman Blake Graber 11 -Kyelar Kern Max Fetterman 12 -Tyler Cobb 13 -Brandi Ernsberger John Hartford Gretchen Tedrow 15 -Hanson Saneholtz Barb Zimmerman 16 -Aaron Shafer Nathan Shafer 17 –Amanda McLaughlin Laura Case Tom Atkinson 18 –Mark Jones 22 –Cathy Griteman 23 –Austin Smith 24 –Samuel Hoffman Kristen Spiess 25 –Olivia Hartford 29 –Claire Atkinson Kelsey Bare 30 –Louise Dalton Bob Griteman 31 –Hope Oelkrug Joe Gillen
CELEBRATIONS
30 – Carl & Cheryl Carter
31 – Courtney & Lavon Patton
[Please let the office know if you have an addition or correction to this page. ☺]
December Averages
Average Total Atten. : 179 Average Sunday School : 116 Avg. to Budget: $4,931.03 Avg. Total Offering: $5,549.88
Christmas Eve *Attendance - 202 *Offering - $570.00 *(Not included in the Dec. Averages)
US Military Addresses:
OSSR Danny Leatherman Dept OPS/Div 01 USS Nimitz (CVN-68) FPO AP 96620/2820
Mr. & Mrs. Seth Oberhaus, 1440 Mission Ave. Room 311 Oceanside, CA 92058 Mr. & Mrs. David Hartford 190 Valencia Dr. Apt. 206B Jacksonville, NC 28546 Mr. & Mrs. Keith Rhoads 1778 B Peleiholani Ct. Kailua, HI 96743
Pastor Barry Baughman
Youth Minister Jimmy Bright
Church Phone 419-533-2881
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: Libertychapel.net
9474 County Road V, Liberty Center, OH 43532
SUNDAY WORSHIP HOURS – 8:15 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:15 A.M.
“A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that “A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that “A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that “A body knowing and growing in Christ so deeply that He is overflowing to others.”He is overflowing to others.”He is overflowing to others.”He is overflowing to others.”
Returned Service Requested
Liberty Chapel United MethodistLiberty Chapel United MethodistLiberty Chapel United MethodistLiberty Chapel United Methodist
SSSSunununun day day day day Worship Times:Worship Times:Worship Times:Worship Times: 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship (Nursery Provided)
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Praise (Nursery Provided)
Sunday School: Sunday School: Sunday School: Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Classes for All Ages (Nursery Provided)
*Wednesday Night MinistriesWednesday Night MinistriesWednesday Night MinistriesWednesday Night Ministries:::: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (3 yrs. – 8th
grades & “The Story Bible Study)
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Sr. YF grades 9 - 12)
Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Friday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday
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6:00 pm Trustees6:00 pm Trustees6:00 pm Trustees6:00 pm Trustees
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