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Morning Worship Service
January 26, 2020
Prelude Welcome and Announcements Pastor Nathan Moretto Silent Reflection and Meditation Chuck Mitchell - Psalm 145, Trinity Psalter Hymnal
Call to Worship Psalm 145:1-7 *Gathering Hymn Come, Thou Almighty King #212 Confession of Faith 1 Timothy 6:6-10 But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Confession of Sin Father God, we confess boasting in our gifts, which have been given to us by You. We take pride in the vain glories of this world, that which we can see and hold, yet which are quickly fading and fleeting from our grasp. We have lost sight of eternity; give us eyes to see! We have lost intimacy with You, our God; give us a heart to feel Your presence! Forgive us our sins, which alienate us from You and keep us from experiencing the depths of Your grace and mercy. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness, so that we may once again fall deeply in love with You, our Lord and Savior. Amen. Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon Psalm 145:8, 18-19
Please turn off or silence your cell phone. *Those who are able please stand.
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Invocation
*Hymn of Praise Praise Team Christ is Mine Forevermore
CityAlight
Mine are days that God has numbered, I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure, and forsake the King of kings But mine is hope in my Redeemer, though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing, I am His forevermore
Mine are tears in times of sorrow, darkness not yet understood Through the valley I must travel, where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven, and the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted, Christ completes His work in me
Mine are days here as a stranger, pilgrim on a narrow way One with Christ I will encounter, harm and hatred for His name But mine is armor for this battle, strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver, safely to the golden shore
And mine are keys to Zion city, where beside the King I walk For there my heart has found its treasure, Christ is mine forevermore
Come rejoice now O my soul, for His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure, Christ is mine forevermore (repeat)
And mine are keys to Zion city, where beside the King I walk For there my heart has found its treasure, Christ is mine forevermore
Christ is mine forevermore…Christ is mine forevermore *Reading from the Torah Genesis 22:13-18
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*Hymn of Praise Praise Team It is Well with My Soul
Horatio Spafford
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Chorus It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. (chorus)
My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!—
My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! (chorus)
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. (chorus)
*Reading of Scripture Luke 16:1-17
He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ 3 And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4 I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’ 5 So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6 He said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ 7 Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ 8 The master commended the dishonest
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manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. 9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” 14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. 15 And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. 16 “The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it. 17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the Law to become void.
Shepherding Prayer [Children ages 4-2nd grade are dismissed for Wonders of Worship
(Children’s Church) with Chris & Lisa Byrd]
Offertory Wings of the Dawn Choir Linda Spencer
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Sermon Kingdom Wealth Pastor Nathan Moretto *Hymn of Response Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #216 *Benediction *Hymn of Glory Gloria Patri #572 *Postlude
Worship Leaders
Reverend Nathan Moretto
Mr. Ron Smith, Music Director Mr. Dave Tracht, Music Director Mrs. Susan Smith, Choir Director Mr. Chuck Mitchell, Pianist 4
Texts used with permission granted through CCLI 578579. Some excerpts reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook, 2004, CRC Publications.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered next Sunday and our mercy needs offering will be received during the regular offering. The first Sunday of the month is also a time when we collect nonperishable food items for the food pantry.
Sermon questions 1. What is the main theme of the story that Jesus is teaching in Luke 16:1-9? Is this a parable or not?
2. How do you view money? In what ways, do you need your view of money shaped by the Kingdom of God?
3. Why is our relationship to money such an integral characteristic of our discipleship, or our 'Kingdom Ethic?'
If you would like to ask Don any questions or discuss any issues with him, he may be reached at his home number 410-549-0730 or via email at [email protected].
announcements Members and those interested in learning more about our congregational meeting procedures, please come back to the sanctuary immediately after the worship service.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect Officers, a Nominating Committee, a treasurer, and financial secretary and to vote to receive the Annual Report.
There is also a Motion from the Session:
A Motion from the Session to make an exception to the Church By-Laws Article II, Governing Boards, to allow for election of Stephen Bird RE, Steven Madden RE, and Brian Moran Deacon, each for a term of 2 additional years without a Sabbatical, due to the special circumstances of small current governing boards, and the continued transition of a new Senior Pastor.
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Running for the Office of Elder/Don Wheatley, Jr. Don grew up at Liberty Church where his family attended for many years, and was later a member at Chaplegate Presbyterian Church, where he met his wife Beth, at the College and Career Fellowship (CCF). He served on the leadership team of CCF and facilitated their small groups. God has blessed Don and Beth with three children, Nathan (23), Jessica (20) and Lydia (17)—who all love and serve God. Don currently leads a small group and serves as a head usher. He is an avid DIYer and routinely takes on projects that are beyond his abilities. He enjoys working with his hands, personal finance and spicy food. Splitting firewood is the only life-skill for which he believes he may be close to attaining expert status! He is a graduate of Towson University (Business and Economics) and Johns Hopkins (Finance). For most of his career he has worked for the Department of Defense (most recently Army), but in 2019 accepted a position with Health and Human Services, where he serves as a Division Director and Contracting Officer. If approved by the congregation, Don looks forward to serving and being involved in the lives of the people at Liberty. He is also committed to helping the PCA denomination stay true to God’s Word. He is humbled by and appreciates the weightiness of potentially serving God’s church as an Elder.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS The pantry is out of laundry detergent, bar soap and jelly/jam. Thank you for all your donations.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Liberty's next Red Cross Blood Drive is Monday February 24th from 2:00-7:30 in our Fellowship Hall. Please schedule a lifesaving donation with Mary Gannon after any Sunday morning worship service during February or call 800-733-2767 and mention our drive date.
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Schedule of Volunteers
January 26 February 2
Combined Nursery 10:30 am
Debbie Reiblich, Sally Preece
Brie Rouland, Hannah Watkins
Lock-up Tom Crone, James Hoff Ken Stetson, Joseph Kraus
Sound Joe Kraus Zach Dugan
Greeters Charlotte Crone Jeff & Cindy Watkins
Usher Team
Leader
Jeff Watkins Don Wheatley
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Adult Sunday School Classes
The Whole Christ Video Series by
Sinclair Ferguson
Fellowship Hall
Women’s Class Donna Hancock Fellowship Hall
Spiritual Gifts Howard Hill Parlor
YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
Friday, February 28-Sunday, March 1
Pastor Nick, former Youth Pastor at Liberty has invited Liberty’s high school graduates under the age of 30 to join the New Covenant Church young adults at their retreat the end of February. It will be held at Charter Hall Retreat Center in Perryville. (Many of you may remember it from youth retreats here at Liberty). Cost is $50 per person and includes two night’s accommodations and five meals. There will be four teaching and worship times led by Bradley Chwastyk, (ruling elder and the Director of Music at Severn Run EP and a licensed pastoral candidate under care of Chesapeake Presbytery) and Nick Hathaway. Bradley will be teaching on the topic of worship and Nick will be leading worship and preaching on the same theme Sunday morning. Flyers with details are on the back table in the Sanctuary and Old Sanctuary.
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THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
Men’s Women’s Prayer Time
Sunday School for all ages
Coffee Fellowship
Morning Worship Service
Congregational Meeting
Evening Worship
9:00 am - 9:20 am
9:30 am - 10:30 am
10:30 am - 10:45 am
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
12:30
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FH
VP
FH
SAN
SAN
SAN
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
Isaiah Bible Study at Denny’s
Battalion at Chapelgate
7:00 am - 8:30 am
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
OC
OC
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
Prayer Group Pioneer Girls Stockade Choir Practice Psalms Men’s Bible Study
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
P
FH
LCS
SAN
P
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
Ladies Bible Study 7:00 pm FH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Men’s Women’s Prayer Time
Sunday School for all ages
Coffee Fellowship
Morning Worship Service
Evening Worship
9:00 am - 9:20 am
9:30 am - 10:30 am
10:30 am - 10:45 am
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FH
VP
FH
SAN
SAN
FH-Fellowship Hall • P-Parlor• LCS-School • VP-Various Places
SAN-Sanctuary• OS-Old Sanctuary• OC- Off Campus• BH- Block House
MR - Music Room • PG-Picnic Grove
Prayer List For Our Church Family and Needs in the Body Ralph Spring was put on home hospice care at Carroll Lutheran
Village last Saturday (Jan. 18th). Pray for his wife, Carolyn, and the family as they help to keep him comfortable & spirits high. They are all exhausted but doing ok. Pray for continued peace & comfort.
Pray for Jan Duty who is recovering from surgery. Pray for Chas Tracy who is having neuropathic pain and low vision. Pray for our pastors as they serve the body here at Liberty. For Extended family and Friends and Others Please pray for Anne Frampton’s cousin, Greg, who has been
diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer. Greg is a believer. Pray for Keith Frampton’s coworker, Jim who has pancreatic cancer
which is spreading. He will be resuming his original chemo regiment. Please pray for healing, comfort and salvation.
Pray for our National, State, and local leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-3).
Liberty Christian School Pray for the teachers – that their love for the Lord, the students, and
others would abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.
Pray for our Missionaries Alpha Pregnancy Center in Reisterstown asks for:
Praise to God for:
The 54 babies born this year and all the families that they have had the privilege of serving in 2019
A new mentor
Prayer for:
More counselors for all shifts
A mentor for every other Tuesday evening
Donations of more supplies including: large onesies, wipes, receiving blankets, diapers in larger sizes
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Small Group Information - All Are Welcome; Call To Know What To Bring
Group Contact Phone Meeting Date
Sykesville Wheatley 410-549-0730 1st & 3rd Mondays
Reisterstown Charlotte Crone 410-356-3189 2nd Friday
Randallstown Cureton 443-756-9777 1st Sunday after Church
Woodstock Klein 410-655-3753 3rd Friday
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Tuesday,
January 28th
6:00
Bob Evans/
Eldersburg
CHURCH OFFICERS
ELDERS
ELDER EMERITI
DEACONS
DEACON EMERITI
Staff
Nathan Moretto, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Barry Cureton, Shepherding Pastor [email protected]
Lisa Maddox, Church Admin [email protected]
Susan Smith, Choir Director
Mike Tucker, Treasurer
Chris Byrd 443-878-3576 John Kitchen 410-795-7745
Tom Crone 410-356-2085 Brian Moran 410-984-2988
Mark Fuhrer 443-324-6623
Michael Anderson 410-356-2602 Barry Cureton 410-566-1829
Steve Bird 410-795-2463 Chuck Klein 410-655-3753
Glenn Cote 410-489-0455 Steve Madden 410-259-0798
Nathan Moretto 410-655-5466
Ted Peiffer Chuck Mitchell Paul Weitzel
Alan Hunzeker Joe Leeds Will Somers Oliver Dearden Chas Tracy
