
Events

Table for 8
You may remember from a few years ago the Table for 8 ministry that facilitated a time for church members to host a dinner at their home with church couples to fellowship and get to know one another. We invite church members to do this once more.
Couples in the church interested in attending will sign up on this form or through the church office. The church will communicate with dinner hosts and attendees the date and location for each couple.

Trail Life Snowflex Tubing
The Woodlands Unit of Troop VA-1709 will go tubing at LU Snow Flex on Saturday, March 1st. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Sojourners Game Night
Game night at the Clarks home on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00 pm. Lots of board games and card games available. Please bring a snack to share. Please email sojourners@eclarks.com with questions.

Harvesters Interest Meeting
Do you enjoy talking to others and are you interested in reaching out to others in the community? Have you been feeling the call to spread the gospel? We have several opportunities this spring and would love to have you join us! We will meet in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5th. Light snacks will be provided. For more information call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021.

Goodyears
On Wednesday, March 19th at Noon in the Fellowship Hall, the Goodyears are planning their monthly meeting. A covered dish meal will be provided. Please be sure to monitor the Proclaimer for final details and sign-up information.

Trail Life Camping & Hiking
The Navigators Unit of Troop VA-1709 will camp and hike at their base camp Friday, March 21st through Saturday March 22. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Trail Life Camping & Backpacking
The Adventurers Unit of Troop VA-1709 will camp and go backpacking at the National Forest Friday, March 21st through Sunday, March 23. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Spring Fling Dinner Party
Ready for winter to be over and spring to begin? Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring on March 21st from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Ministry Center with a Spring Fling Dinner Party. Arrive in a beautifully decorated room full of spring colors. Eat a delicious catered meal (spring salad, lemon rosemary chicken, asparagus, baby carrots, new potatoes, dinner roll, and a lemon bar or raspberry brownie for dessert) and enjoy fellowship around the tables. Finally, enjoy several photo opportunities, join in several crowd games, and enjoy a variety show by entertainer, Jonathan Austin, that will certainly entertain you! Reservations are required for this event. The cost is $12 per person (children under 12 are free). You can sign up online or by calling the main office (434-352-2336). Celebrate the beginning of spring with us!

Golden Girls' Anne of Green Gables
The Golden Girls are planning to attend the play Anne of Green Gables in Brookneal at 246 The Main Theatre on Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 pm. They will eat lunch in Brookneal prior to the play. The cost is $15.00, first-come, first-served. Please sign up and pay on the church website or in the church office by Sunday, March 2nd to reserve your ticket. Tickets for the play will be bought on March 3rd.

Men's Dinner & Movie Night
The Men’s Ministry is planning a dinner on March 24th starting at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the movie The Forge, in Ministry Center Room 308. If you would like to attend, please sign up on the church website by Monday, March 17th. Please contact John Caldwell with any questions (434-660-0288).

Young Adults Interest Meeting
On Wednesday, March 26th at 7:00 pm, all young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to come meet other young adults from LBC and find out what we do as a group. This is a great opportunity to invite a young adult who has been attending the church but hasn't checked out the young adults ministry yet. The meeting will be held in room 208. Snacks will be provided. For more information, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Harvesters Street Evangelism
Do you enjoy adventure? Come experience the thrill of turning hearts towards Christ and spreading the light of the Gospel. Join the Harvesters on Friday, March 28th at 6:30 pm as we lead a group of students from Liberty University to share their faith in the streets of Lynchburg. We will end the night with a small celebration to share the many ways God moved through our efforts. Call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021 for details.

Weekenders Jeopardy & Charcuterie Night
Do you have what it takes to play "America’s favorite question and answer game?” Join the Weekenders on Saturday, March 29th at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall to play Jeopardy and snack on themed charcuterie boards! Please register by Friday, March 21st. The Weekenders are ages 25-45. Contact Libbie or Scott Small for more details (434-660-2499).

Awana GO Verse-a-Thon
On Sunday, March 30th, we are challenging our Awana kids, leaders, and parents to recite as many verses as possible, to raise money for the Awana Africa Schools Project! This Verse-a-Thon will run from 4:00-8:00 pm - including during the Awana night. Contact Chris Bilton, if you would like to listen to verses during the night, or sponsor one of our Verse-a-Thon participants!

Young Adults Mystery Night
On Friday, April 4th, all young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to participate in our third annual “Mystery Night” where YAM leaders walk the group through an evening of spiritual and personal reflection based on a theme that is kept a secret until it is presented at the event. The night will culminate with a hands-on craft to take home as a symbolic memento of the experience together. The event is free and includes dinner. For more information and to sign up, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Trail Life Land Navigation Training
Trail Life leaders of Troop VA-1709 will have land navigation training in Amherst on Saturday, April 5th. If you have questions, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Sojourners Trip to Natural Bridge
The Sojourners (ages 45-65) are planning a trip to the Natural Bridge State Park on Saturday, April 5th. Please plan to meet at the Parsonage parking lot to carpool. Park admission is $9 per person. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy! Please sign up by April 3rd. For questions, please email sojourners@eclarks.com.

Trail Life LU Baseball Game
The Woodlands Unit of Troop VA-1709 will watch a baseball game at Liberty University on Saturday, April 5th. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering & Week of Prayer
The week of prayer for our North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is April 6th through April 12th. Our goal for Liberty Baptist Church this year is $15,000. Please be praying for our missionaries and considering what God would have you give in support of their work to bring many to Christ.

Young Adults Game Night
On Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to the McSweeneys' home for dinner and games. Bring a young adult friend who could use some connection with others. To sign up, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Harvesters Street Evangelism
Do you enjoy adventure? Experience the thrill of turning hearts towards Christ and spreading the light of the gospel. Join the Harvesters on Friday, April 11th at 6:30 pm as we lead a group of students from Liberty University to share their faith in the streets of Lynchburg. We will end the night with a small celebration to share the many ways God moved through our efforts. Call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021 for details.

Ladies of Liberty The Sound of Music
Ladies are invited to the LU Theater production, the Sound of Music, on Friday, April 11th at 7:30 pm. We will meet at the church at 6:30 pm to carpool to the theater. Please register online at libertybconline.org to reserve your $14 ticket with the group and mark if you are willing to drive a group of ladies to the event. Tickets are limited, so it is first come, first served! Contact Melissa Small with any questions (434-665-5779).

Trail Life Land Navigation Competition
The Navigators and Adventures Units of Troop VA-1709 will participate in a land navigation competition on Saturday, April 12th. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

LBC Kids Community Easter Event
We're going on an egg hunt! Bring the whole family out on Saturday, April 12th, from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm, for fun, food, and a campus-wide egg hunt! There will be games, inflatables, and lots and lots of candy!

Harvesters Easter Outreach
Would you like to grow in the area of evangelism but are unsure about where to begin? Join us as we share the love of Christ in a fun and creative way with our community this Easter. Harvesters will be running an evangelism table in conjunction with the church's community-wide Easter event on Saturday, April 12th at 12:30 pm. If you are interested, please call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021.

Goodyears
On Wednesday, April 16th at Noon in the Fellowship Hall, the Goodyears are planning their monthly meeting. A covered dish meal will be provided. Please be sure to monitor the Proclaimer for final details and sign-up information.

Good Friday Service
Join us at 7:00 pm on Good Friday, April 18th, in the Ministry Center for a very special time of prayer, remembrance, and reflection through music, prayer, the Word, and the Lord’s Supper. Distinct music and media will allow those in attendance to ponder the implications of the Cross and thank the Lord for His incredible sacrifice.

Easter Sunday
Join us Easter Sunday, April 20th as our LBC Worship Choir and special instrumentation lead us in a glorious celebration of our resurrected Lord! Song, scripture, and the Word will come together in a way which encourages us to rejoice in Jesus’ victory over sin, death, and the grave without restraint.

Young Adults Easter Gathering
On Sunday, April 20th (Easter Sunday) at 1:00 pm, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to the McSweeneys' home for a casual dinner and Easter-themed fun, including our fourth annual egg hunt. If you know of any college students or other young adults without family to share Easter with, please let them know that they are welcome to come join us! For more information and to sign up, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Red Cross Blood Mobile
The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, April 21st from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you would like to schedule a time to donate, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

New Members Class
If you are interested in becoming a member of Liberty Baptist Church, join us for the New Members Class on April 26th from 9am - 1pm! This is a great time to learn the church history, beliefs, and structure. Lunch is provided. Please register to let us know you are coming.

Harvesters Car Wash
The Harvesters invite you to come help us wash people's cars as Jesus washes their hearts on Saturday, April 26th (rain date May 3rd) at 9:00 am. Would you like a super low key way to share your faith? This is the opportunity for you! Lunch will be provided after. Call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021 for details.

Congregational Meeting
There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The Financial Report will be given, as well as reports from the Elders, Stewardship Committee, etc. This meeting is to inform the church about matters of church business, along with giving an opportunity to submit approval/disapproval cards on subjects that require congregational approval.

Young Adults Friday Night Out
On Friday, May 2nd, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited for a fun night out in town. For more information, text John McSweeney at 301-717-2797.

Trail Life Base Camp Skills Camp
The Woodlands Unit of Troop VA-1709 will have their base camp skills camp on Saturday, May 3rd. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Awana Awards & Carnival
On Sunday, May 4th, our Awana year will conclude with a celebration of the thousands of Scripture verses memorized by over 100 kids. Following the awards will be the Awana Carnival at 6:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Participating kids and their families will enjoy games, prizes, and bounce houses.

Mother’s Day Brunch and Bloom Where You Are Planted
On Saturday, May 10th at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, ladies are invited to a special Mother's Day fellowship opportunity to enjoy a fellowship brunch followed by a flower planting workshop where you can take home your own variation of seeds to plant in your home garden. This event is encouraged for mothers and daughters to attend together. The cost is $10 for brunch; space will be limited. Please register online or in the church office.

Mother's Day Brunch & Bloom
Bloom Where You Are Planted... Ladies are invited to a special Mother’s Day fellowship opportunity to enjoy a fellowship brunch followed by a flower planting workshop where you can take home your own variation of seeds to plant in your home garden. This is encouraged for mothers and daughters to attend together. Cost is $10 for brunch, space is limited. Please register online or through the church office.

Mother’s Day - Parent Child Dedications
Parent/Child dedications will be part of our Mother’s Day Service on Sunday, May 11th. If you are planning to be part of this service or if you have questions, please contact the church office (434-352-2336). The deadline for signing up is Monday, April 21st.

Young Adults Game Night
On Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to the McSweeneys' home for dinner and games. Bring a young adult friend who could use some connection with others. To sign up, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Goodyears
On Wednesday, May 15th at Noon in the Fellowship Hall, the Goodyears plan to present a program on Honduras Missions. A covered dish meal will be provided. Please be sure to monitor the Proclaimer for final details and sign-up information.

Harvesters Street Evangelism
Experience the thrill of turning hearts towards Christ and spreading the light of the Gospel. Join the Harvesters on Friday, May 16th at 6:30 pm as we lead a group of students from Liberty University to share their faith in the streets of Lynchburg. We will end the night with a small celebration to share the many ways God moved through our efforts. Call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021 for details.

Sojourners Cookout
The Sojourners (ages 45-65) are planning a cookout at the home of Ken and Susan Sharpe on Saturday, May 17th at 5:00 pm. Meat and beverages will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share. Email sojourners@eclarks.com with what you plan to bring. Sign up by May 9th.

Graduation Sunday
On Sunday, May 18th we will be recognizing all the 2025 graduates of both high school and college. To do this, we need each graduate to submit a graduate information sheet, along with a baby picture and senior picture. All information needs to be submitted to the church office by Wednesday, May 7th. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Tommy Brooks (434-944-1867). Please be sure to join us to salute all our graduates.

KIDSing Spring Musical, The Prodigal Clown
Come One, Come All, Come Home. On Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm in the Ministry Center, step right up and meet the Parabalini Family Circus… the father Antonio, the older son AJ, and his little brother Giorgio. Despite the nonstop fun and hilarity of clowns, knife-throwers, lion-tamers, and human cannonballs, there’s a serious and heartwarming story to be told about the father whose love for his children is unconditional. The parable that Jesus told about the loving father and two sons comes to life in this KIDSing musical.

Goodyears
On Wednesday, May 21st at noon in the Fellowship Hall, the Goodyears are planning their monthly meeting. A covered dish meal will be provided. Please be sure to monitor the Proclaimer for final details and sign-up information.

Trail Life White Water Rafting
The Adventures Unit of Troop VA-1709 will go white water rafting in West Virginia on Friday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 25th. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Young Adults Game Night
On Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 pm, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to the McSweeneys' home for dinner and games. Bring a young adult friend who could use some connection with others. To sign up, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Trail Life Camping & Backpacking
The Navigators Unit of Troop VA-1709 will camp and go backpacking at Cole Mountain on Friday, May 30th through Saturday, May 31st. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Harvesters Car Wash
The Harvesters invite you to help us wash people's cars as Jesus washes their hearts on Saturday, May 31st at 9:00 am. Would you like a super low key way to share your faith? This is the opportunity for you! Lunch will be provided after. Call John McSweeney 301-717-2797 or Phillip Moore 434-664-8021 for details.

Vacation Bible School
Plans for Vacation Bible School are underway. Please mark your calendars for June 1st-5th. Finalized details will be listed in the Proclaimer and on the church website.

Youth Camp
Youth Camp will be held at Camp Eagle in Fincastle, VA from June 23rd through June 27th. Thirty spots have been reserved, so if you plan to attend, please let either Tommy Brooks or the church office know ASAP, so that the necessary arrangements can be made. For fee information, or if you have questions, please contact Tommy Brooks (434-944-1867). Note: online registration is now open at campeagleva.campbrainregistration.com/.

Young Adults Friday Night Out
On Friday, February 28th at 7:00pm, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited for a fun night out in town. For more information, text John McSweeney at 301-717-2797.

Young Adults Game Night
On Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 pm, young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to the McSweeneys' home for dinner and games. Bring a young adult friend who could use some connection with others. To sign up, text Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Red Cross
The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, February 24th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you would like to schedule a time to donate, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Congregational Meeting
There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 23rd at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The Financial Report will be given, as well as reports from the Elders, Stewardship Committee, etc. This meeting is to inform the church about matters of church business, along with giving an opportunity to submit approval/disapproval cards on subjects that require congregational approval.

Ladies of Liberty Movie Night
Ladies are invited to a movie night in the Ministry Center Youth Area at 6:00 pm. We will be showing Mom’s Night Out, a faith-based comedy about three stay-at-home moms who get away for a night on the town only to have their plans dashed by unforeseen obstacles. Please bring your favorite salty or sweet snacks or soda to share before and during the movie! Register online.

Sunday School Teacher Lunch
All Sunday School teachers and their families are invited to an appreciation lunch in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 16th at 12:00 pm. A meal will be provided by the church along with a brief conversation to encourage and equip leaders.

Weekenders Tubing at Wintergreen
The Weekenders are going snow tubing on Saturday, February 15th at Wintergreen. Tickets are $45.50 per person. Plan to eat dinner on the way home from tubing. If interested, you must register and pay by Sunday, February 9th. Tickets will be purchased on Monday the 10th. The Weekenders are ages 25-45. Contact Libbie or Scott Small for more details (434-660-2499).

Trail Life First Aid Certification
The Navigators and Adventures Units of Troop VA-1709 will participate in their first aid certification and emergency preparedness at the Appomattox Rescue Squad on Saturday, February 15th. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

Golden Girls' Valentine's Lunch
Liberty Baptist Church will be hosting a Valentine Luncheon for all widows (Golden Girls) on Friday, February 14th at Charley’s in Lynchburg. Transportation will be provided. Please plan to meet at the church at 11:30 am for departure. Sign up required either online or through the church office.

Sojourners Trip to The Virginia Holocaust Museum
The Sojourners will be visiting The Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond on Saturday, January 18. We will meet at the Clarks’ house (10145 Old Courthouse Rd., Appomattox) to carpool, leaving there at 12:00pm.
Please eat an early lunch or bring something to eat on the way. After visiting the museum we will eat dinner together, location to be decided. There is no admission fee, but they suggest a donation of $10 per person.
Please sign up by Saturday, January 4. Any questions, please email sojourners@eclarks.com.

Youth Evangelism Conference
Middle and high school students are invited to the Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) in January. This is an exciting event that is hosted by the SBCV – the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia.
Hundreds of students from across the state will gather to hear powerful messages and experience times of worship. A group will perform funny skits and students will experience a silent disco to their favorite beat.
More importantly, it’s a time when young people will be challenged in God’s Word. YEC is held at London Bridge Baptist Church in Virginia Beach on January 17 – 18. Families are already signing up and you are invited to join us. If you register by December 13, it’s only $29 per person plus food and lodging.
A few chaperones are needed. Once students (and parents who would like to attend) sign up, the church will register everyone through the YEC event. If preferred, you can also sign up in the church office.
Contact Pastor Ishmael with any questions: 434-352-2336 or ilabiosa@libertybconline.org.

Weekenders New Years Eve Party
Join the Weekenders for a New Years Eve Party on Dec 31 at 6pm. We will enjoy a meal and play games until you are ready to leave! Please contact Libbie and Scott for more information. The Weekenders are ages 25-45.

Red Cross Blood Mobile
The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, December 30 from 12pm-6pm. If you would like to schedule a time to donate blood, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Two 45-minute candlelight services, featuring singing and a devotional to focus on the birth of our Savior, will take place on Tuesday, December 24. Please join us at 4:30pm or 6pm in the Sanctuary.

Churchwide Christmas Caroling
Join us as we sing Christmas carols to shut-ins. Plan to meet in the Parsonage parking lot at 4pm.

Birthday Party for Jesus
During the 11am service on Sunday, December 22, Children’s and Kid’s Church will celebrate Jesus’ birthday with a party! We will celebrate with singing, a devotional about the gift of Jesus’ birth, games, and food.

Children’s Ministry Gingerbread Bash
This is a fun event for the whole family, as you build a gingerbread nativity while celebrating the birth of Jesus - and you get to take it home! During the night, you'll hear the Christmas story from the Bible, sing songs, play games, and discover the good news of Jesus through candy canes! We'll also have cookies, hot chocolate, and a festive backdrop for family photos!

Weekenders Tacky Light Tour
On Saturday, December 14, join the Weekenders for a Tacky Light Tour! Wear your tacky Christmas clothes and get ready for a FUN night! We will also eat along the way. Slots are limited, please register by December 7. The Weekenders are ages 25-45.

Closet of Blessings Outreach
Do you desire to grow in your ability to share your faith? Join the Harvesters as we minister to people's souls after God has ministered to their physical need through the Closet of Blessings. Lunch will be provided to celebrate and share the many ways God moved through our efforts. Contact Phillip Moore 434-664-8021 or John McSweeney 301-717-2797 for details.

Trail Life Wreaths Across America
All units of Troop VA-1709 will participate in the “Wreaths Across America” event on Saturday, December 14. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.
Goodyears Christmas Luncheon
The Goodyears (ages 55+) are in the process of planning their annual Christmas luncheon for Wednesday, December 11 at Noon. Please be sure to follow the church announcements for final details and sign-up information.

Trail Life Troop Christmas Party
Trail Life Troop VA-1709 will have its annual Christmas party on Tuesday, December 10 in the Ministry Center. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114 or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

KIDSing Christmas Program - We Knead a Little Christmas
Join us Sunday, December 8 at 7pm in the Ministry Center for We Knead a Little Christmas. Bethlehem was called “the house of bread,” so no wonder that the little town’s best bakery is “The House of Bread.”
Owner Ezekiel, along with his wife Maya, and daughters Challah and Dora, are busily baking up fresh delights for the residents of Bethlehem, and all the visitors in for the census, when their son Babka, the shepherd, bursts on the scene with tales of angels appearing in the night sky. Excitement rises, along with the bread dough, with news of a baby born that very day — a Savior, who is Christ the Lord! Fresh baked, upper-crust, the best thing since sliced bread . . . We Knead a Little Christmas!

Young Adults Christmas Party
YAM (Young Adult Ministry) will be hosting a special evening on Saturday, December 7 to share dinner and get creative at the 4th Annual Christmas Elf's Ornament Making Station, all while enjoying Christmas music and one another's company. All young adults (ages 18-30) are invited to join us! To sign up to attend or if you have questions, contact Chris McSweeney at 301-938-3357.

Trail Life Navigators & Adventures 15-Mile Hike
The Navigators and Adventures Units of Troop VA-1709 will participate in a 15-mile hike on Saturday, December 7. If you have questions, please contact Tim Webb at 434-841-0114, or by email at lbctraillifeusa@gmail.com.

OCC Processing Center Volunteering
Join this Liberty Baptist Church group to volunteer at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center! Register to serve on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 1pm - 6pm in Boone, NC. Contact Melanie Rhodes with questions: 330-234-0361 or smrhodescrew@gmail.com

Youth “Countdown to Christmas” Party
On Wednesday December 4, from 6:30pm to 8pm, we will hold our annual Christmas gathering, “Countdown to Christmas,” in the youth area at Liberty Baptist Church. This will be an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Youth (6th-12th grade) are all invited.

Christmas Time Is Here
On December 1 starting at 6pm, you and your family are invited to Liberty Baptist Church to participate in three experiences to start your Christmas season off with joy! Join us for a night filled with Christmas treats, lights, and music that point us to the true meaning of the season.
• From 6pm - 7:30pm pick up a FREE sweet treat and walk the campus or find a warm seat inside!
• The Wandering Donut will have Chocolate with Christmas sprinkles, Cinnamon, Blueberry, Maple, and Chocolate with Andes Mint) in the Ministry Center parking lot.
• The Happy Waffle will have Christmas Cookies and Cream, Caramel Biscoff Cheesecake, Peppermint Mocha, and Hazel Nutty in the Ministry Center parking lot.
• Coffee, hot chocolate, water, and Christmas punch will be served from the SBCV Disaster Relief trailer in the Ministry Center parking lot.
• In the church fellowship hall, enjoy hot dogs and chips with a warm place to sit and eat.
• At 6:30pm in front of the Ministry Center, gather around a 30-foot, fully decorated Christmas tree to countdown the illumination. Then, walk the church campus to enjoy all the Christmas decorations and lights, including the life-sized nativity on the church lawn.
• Starting at 7:30pm, enjoy the “Christmas Time Is Here” show in the Ministry Center. A spirited Christmas show featuring seven different musical groups that include a children’s choir, a brass quintet decking the halls, an a cappella vocal group giving us those smooth vocal harmonies, a string quartet reflecting on His peace at Christmas, a blue grass band giving us reason to clap along, a jazz band performing some of the best loved Christmas songs of all time, and a band playing Trans-Siberian Orchestra tunes.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering & Week of Prayer
December 1 - 8 is the Lottie Moon Christmas offering and Week of Prayer. This is a time when we, as Southern Baptists, set aside each year to focus on our international missionaries and the work they do to lead people to Christ.
On December 1, a brochure highlighting them and the work they are doing will be available so you can pray for their needs. An envelope will be in the brochure for your offering. Please give what the Lord lays on your heart, so that the missionaries work can continue and many more can come to Christ.
Will you be a part of this great work? Your checks should be made payable to Liberty Baptist Church and indicate on the check for Lottie Moon. This year Liberty‘s goal is $30,000. What part will you give?

OCC Processing Center Volunteering
Join this Liberty Baptist Church group to volunteer at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center! Register to serve on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 3pm - 7pm in Boone, NC. Contact Melanie Rhodes with questions: 330-234-0361 or smrhodescrew@gmail.com