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This Week At Liberty Grove
Sunday 5/3
Town Hall Meeting, Fellowship Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . following 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
MYF Youth Group, Seniors (12th grade) Only Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Monday 5/4
Education Meeting, Room 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee, Room 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 5/5
Belles & Beaux, Fellowship Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday 5/6
Handbell Practice, Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 5/7
Choir Practice, Room 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 5/9
Men’s Breakfast Fellowship Group, All men are invited, Panera off Tech Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a.m.
U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon NEW!
“So shall my word be
that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall
accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent
it.”
Isaiah 55:11
Each year in the week leading up to the National Day of Prayer, the US Capitol
Bible Reading Marathon brings hundreds of believers to the west front of the
Capitol building to read aloud the entire word of God, from Genesis to
Revelation, over 90 continuous hours. The public reading of God’s Holy Word calls the nation to return to
God’s precepts and lays a foundation for the National Day of Prayer. We come together to honor God’s Holy
Word and celebrate our First Amendment freedoms; speech, assembly, and religion. This year members
from Liberty Grove UMC will meet at the church Wednesday, May 6th at 9:15 p.m., we’ll ride together to the
capitol building and on the steps to the capitol we’ll read from the Bible beginning at 10:00 p.m. What a
privilege! Everyone is invited to take part and for those of you that don’t mind a late night please join us if
you can. If you can join us or if you have any questions please call Cheryl Olavarria at 240-508-8924 or
email at [email protected]. Thank you
Save the Date!! REMINDER!
- Calling all Liberty Grove Worship Participants! The
Worship Committee is planning a "Worship Retreat" June 13, 9:00-12:00. If you are
interested in Worship planning, Worship leading, Worship participation, this Retreat is for
you!! More information coming soon! Save the Date!!
Liberty Bell Deadline NEW! – Let’s try this again . . . the May/June issue was not
published as only three items were submitted for the issue. We will try for a summer
issue July/August which will give you until June 15th to submit articles. Did anyone get
pictures or care to write an article of the Holy Week services, Iron Chef, MYF Smashing,
Bring-a-Friend to Sunday School, just to name a few things that have happened at
Liberty Grove since our last issue. Things coming up before the June 15th deadline . . .
Women’s Fellowship, One Great Day of Service, Soap for Hope, etc. Liberty Grove is a happening place,
please share so those that were unable to participate in these things can hear all about them.
Caring for our Members REMINER!
- Please let us know when you go to the
hospital or are scheduled to have surgery so we can surround you with our thoughts and
prayers. We can come along side you and make a difference by providing a meal or
helping with transportation until you get back on your feet again. We are here to support,
encourage and pray for you in a confidential manner. Contact Pastor Rodney, the church
office
or
our
Member
Care
Coordinators,
Anna
Riggin
240-472-3464
([email protected]) or Rita Schaffer, 410-489-5278 any time a need arises.
Youth & Children information . . .
Youth Group (MYF) Update NEW! – Thanks to Robert Tucker, Michelle Bowie, and all of
our youth leaders for making our “Letting Go, Letting God/Smashing Night” the biggest one yet!
Good times, great God. Note: No “regular” MYF this Sunday, May 3 rd, as we’re treating our
graduating seniors to a special evening just for them. And no evening MYF on Mother’s Day,
May 10th. BUT . . . our year-end, progressive bus dinner, final-MYF-of-the-season will take place
from 6-8:30 pm on Sunday, May 17th!
For up-to-date information about MYF, please visit our
website at www.LibertyGroveYouth.org
16th Annual MYF Soap for Hope Car Wash Update NEW!
– Thank you to
the youth and youth leaders who served, and to the folks who brought out their cars, for
our car wash on May 2nd. This blurb is going to print before we know how much we
raised, so we’ll put in an update soon! May God be glorified by our efforts and our gifts.
Middle School Y.N.O. (Youth Night Out) NEW! - Friday, May 15
th
is our next Middle School Only “Youth Night Out” (Y.N.O.), providing middle
schoolers from the 60+ churches in our Greater Washington District the
opportunity to come together for an evening of fun and fellowship with other
youth their age from all around our area. This event is hosted by a different church each month (always on
the 3rd Friday), and this month’s event is taking place at Mt. Vernon UMC on Minnesota Ave NE in
Washington, DC :) It’s free, there will be food, and any and all middle schoolers who’d like to attend are
welcome to ride along with Don and our youth leaders (we’ll be gathering at the church and departing at
6:00 pm, and returning to LG at +/- 9:15 pm). Looking forward to yet another really fun evening!
Service OPPORTUNITIES . . .
Elizabeth House lunches needed
REMINDER!
LGUMC provides meals
to homeless families in Laurel the last Friday of the month. We also provide bag
lunches for clients to take with them for Saturday’s lunch.
We need families,
friends, scout groups, Bible Study groups, etc., to provide 45 bag lunches each night.
The dates available for the remainder of this year include May 22, June 26, July 24,
August 28, September 25, and October 23. If you will provide lunches for one or
more of these evenings, or have any questions, please contact Stuart Genua at 301-421-0151. Thank you
for your servant heart.
LG Communications Team REMINDER!
– Wanted! Anyone with a
“creative gene,” a “technical gene,” or both! We’re looking for anyone, of any
age, who has a skill set in the areas of (or a desire to learn and try their hand
at) web design, signage, marketing, print layout, publishing, photography,
podcasting, audio/visual, videography, bulletin board design, logo designs,
google calendars, and more! If it involves how Liberty Grove communicates
with our members, our community, and our world, then it’s important to our
team! We’re excited to already have a vibrant and talented number of people who have committed to
participating as a part of our new Liberty Grove Communications Team, but we would love to have more
people involved … we’d love to have YOU be a part of our team! Our first meeting will take place at the
church on Thursday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. in room 105. If you have any questions or would like to know more
before you say “yes,” simply send an email to [email protected]
Liberty Grove United Methodist Church ~ ONE GREAT DAY OF SERVICE NEW!
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015 (Rain or shine) ~ 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
One Great Day of Service is scheduled two times during the year at Liberty
Grove United Methodist Church (spring and autumn). This event calls upon
those who are able and available to spend a few hours on a Saturday morning
to help take care of many of the tasks around the church that need to be
addressed both inside and outside. It’s a great opportunity to get to know others in the church while
helping to keep our church in tip-top shape.
Inside tasks include: dusting, vacuuming, cleaning
windows, etc. (It is helpful to bring your favorite cleaning tools (dusters or Swiffer Dusters, vacuum,
gloves, etc.) Paper towels and Windex will be provided. Outside tasks include: weeding/picking up debris,
spreading mulch, trimming bushes/trees (It is helpful if you bring your own garden hand tools, gloves,
knee pads, etc. Wear appropriate garden shoes, hats, etc.) There is a job for everyone. See you on May
16!
NEWS AND NOTES . . .
Liberty Grove Golf League REMINDER!
– It’s not really a league. It’s just an
opportunity for fellowship and fun. Keep score or don’t keep score. Expert or beginner – it
makes no difference. We have 2 tee times reserved every Tuesday at 4:30 at Cross Creek
Golf Course in Beltsville. We can get more tee times (4:20) if needed. You would need to
arrive 15 minutes early so you can pay, check-in and get set-up. The cost is $20 (cart
included). The only requirement is you call me or email me if you plan to attend that week.
That way I can cancel or add on tee times as needed. Come when you can, we’d love to see
you. Our first day will be April 28. Pete Odell [email protected] (h) 301.384.0689 or (c) 301.538.0429
Food Pantry Needs NEW!
Here are some items that we could use in the pantry . . .
deodorant, cereal, and pasta/rice.
OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS . . .
Please remember in your prayers the following people and their families:
(Please contact Kathy Currie at 410.480.9343 or [email protected] or the
church office (301.421.9166) with prayer concerns, updates, or requests.)
Birthdays this week
Member Care is a committee that centers on the care and needs of our church
members. If you have a need, a request, or wish to volunteer, please contact the
church office or our Member Care Coordinators, Anna Riggin, 240.472.3464,
[email protected] or Rita Schaffer 240.350.2763.
04 Peter Neinhuis
Kevin Allen (Vicki Allen’s son)
Kyle Anderson
Sue Austin
Yomi Balogun (Bisi Adebesin’s brother)
Jacqueline Blaylock (Scott James’ mother)
Charlotte Border (Adeline Corry’s mother)
Ruth DeShazor
Phil Foster (Hazel Gross’ nephew)
Mary Ann Garrett
Robert Grier (Dorothy Grier Jose' father)
Valdine Blaylock Hoogans (Scott James’ aunt)
John Iglehart
Keith Kaylor & family
The Leach Family (Judy Danaher’s family)
Ethel Lewis (Iris Lewis’ mother)
Rita Lowe (Stephenie Lowe’s mother-in-law)
Lewis Mason
Carl Meads (Dorothy Grier Jose' colleague's husband)
Diane (Barnes) Morrical (Bill & Jean Barnes’ daughter)
Enver & Ellie Park
Bryce Poinsett
Manjora Sharper (Sam & Betty Sharper’s son)
Jouko Siitonen (Tuulikki Heidik’s brother)
Sage (friend of the Cramer family)
Stephanie
Marcia Swanson
Joan Taylor
Onna Thornton (Marcy McAdoo's mother)
Pat Tyler
Audrey Vest
Ritva Virtakare (Tuulikki Heidik’s friend since childhood)
Pete Wingerter (Rochelle Graf’s sister-in-law’s father)
06 Wanda Bell
Rachel McMahon
Raina Pandit
05 Taiwo Adebesin
Anne Humphreys
07 Kyle Bowie
Diane Burns
08 Tommie Capshaw
Victor Cole
Katie Odell Haga
19 Viola Hare
Anniversaries this week
04 Steve & Sandy Albright
09 Dennis & Cindy Owca
Sunday School
the week of 4.26.15
Children
Youth
Adults
Total
32
24
34
98
The flowers on the altar this morning are in honor of Kyle Bowie’s 15th birthday,
love Mom & Dad
TEXT TO JOIN THE NEW LIBERTY GROVE ALERTS!
Liberty Grove is about to enter into the 21st century and begin a group texting
program. Want to know when church is cancelled due to snow? Want a reminder of
a committee meeting or a service or mission opportunity? Then join the new Liberty
Grove “TEXT TO JOIN” program. The steps to join are listed below. Be sure to drop
your “opt in” card off at church in the Communications Team Mailbox, or email your
requests to [email protected] anytime. If you have any
problems or need help with the program please contact Susan Burgess at the above
email address or call/text her at: 301-787-2214.
HOW TO “TEXT TO JOIN” LIBERTY GROVE’S INFO ALERTS
1. Text the word: JOINLG to: 40650
**** Some people will get a pop-up warning on their phone based on their settings that says something to the
effect of: “This may cause charges on your mobile account.” It will only cost you if you are paying per text. You
will need to permit your phone to continue in this process.
2. You will receive a text back that says the following: Welcome to LGUMC Info Alerts……..and some legally
required jargon.
3. Then you will receive TWO MORE texts that are asking for your first and last name: “Welcome to LGUMC
Info Alerts, please tell us about yourself etc……..” Please do not SKIP these texts or we will not know who
you are in our database.
PLEASE NOTE: After the registration is complete, ALL Liberty Grove text alerts will be on a “receive” only
system. Replying will not be available.
Next, look over the “OPT IN” card. Please fill in one card per cell phone number. Please be certain to write your
full name and cell phone on the card. Next, select each of the groups from which you would like to receive a text.
Some of the groups will have infrequent texts, while others may have weekly or bi-weekly texts. If at any time
you wish to be removed from a group OR added to a group, simply send an email to the Communications Team
[email protected].
OPT IN CARD FOR LIBERTY GROVE ALERTS
PLEASE RETURN THIS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS MAILBOX OR EMAIL TO:
[email protected]
Liberty Grove Emergency Alerts (Services are cancelled due to weather, cancellations of church wide
events) Frequency: limited, as needed
Liberty Grove Events (Reminders of seasonal worship services, church wide events, i.e., Church
Picnic, Church Pot-luck Luncheons, One Great Day of Service, etc…) Frequency: Up to a few times per
month
The following committees/ministries/communities would utilize the system for monthly/bi-monthly meeting
reminders, service opportunities, activities, help requests. Frequency: Varies depending upon the group,
likely 1-4 texts per month.
Administrative Council
Women of the Parlor Sunday School Class
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Linkages to Learning
Worship Committee
Dancing Needles
Global Missions Committee
Mission HUB
Education Committee
Community Supper
Finance Committee
Greeters/Ushers
Communications Team
B-Sharp
9:30 Praise AM Worship Service
Living Nativity
Community Service Committee
Live Wires
MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship)
Volunteer Opportunities (Last minute)
MorningStar Day Camp
Trustees
Choir
Bereavement
Name: ___________________________________________________
Cell Phone Number: ________________________________________