Maizefest

Has anyone ever told you to "Get LOST!" Well now you can...and have fun getting lost.

Come to Maizefest at River Valley Ranch with us.
Meet at the church Oct. 25th 1-5pm Bring $10. (8 for maze 2 for xtra stuff like the corn cannon)

Families are welcome. Drivers are needed. Please contact Nick at 410-655-5466 by Oct. 24th if you are planning to come.

Parents, this activity will be immediately following the church's workday so please come to work on the church in the morning and then join us for a well-deserved break in the afternoon.

Gospel Journey and Bible Reading

seven students. six days. one unforgettable journey.

This fall students will be watching and discussing a video series by "Dare 2 Share" ministries that follows seven students as they hear and interact with the gospel. The students are from all different backgrounds: a preacher's kid, a presbyterian, an episcopalian, an atheist, an agnostic, a wiccan and an evolutionist. We're trying to figure out some of the first things about why we believe what we believe and how we can talk to others about why we believe in Christianity. The series is fun and engaging while thought-provoking. Come join us this sunday night for food, fun, songs, and games and the "Gospel Journey." 6th through 12th grade 7-8:30pm at 11301 Liberty rd Owings Mills Md 21117 in the block house.

Another new initiative that we're taking in the youth ministry is to assign daily bible reading. I grew tremendously in middle school and high school as I began to read through the whole bible for myself. When youth leave this youth ministry I want them to be able to say that they've read through the whole bible. That's why I've begun assigning passages for middle schoolers, half a chapter a day, five days a week, starting in Matthew. And for high schoolers, a chapter a day, five days a week, starting in Genesis. Please look in your church bulletin for details on what to read. God's word is living and active sharper than any two-edged sword. God's word gives life and knowledge and wisdom so take it up daily.

First Wyld Life!

Hey middle school guys and girls it's that time again! We're having our first Wyld Life of the season this friday Sept. 12th from 7-9pm. The theme is "Wet and Wyld Life. Towels not included."

High school students, we're having our first F.I.S.H. at the Hancock's this sunday from 7-9pm. We'll be hanging out, bring a snack and a friend or two. We'll be having a discussion on whether or not there can be just one true religion. Call 410-655-5466 for directions.

High school students and up. Escuchame! Time is running out on applications for our summer missions trip to Costa Rica. Applications must be received by Sept. 15th. Please fill out an application form soon. If you don't have one, pick one up from the youth bulleting board. Return finished applications to the office or to Nick. Call 410-544-5466 with questions.

Fall Calendar

September
4th 7:30-9pm Wyld Life leaders interest meeting at Carback’s
7th 5-7pm Wyld life leaders meeting 7-8:30pm X-Factor
12th 7-9pm Wyld Life
14th 7- 9pm F.I.S.H. at the Hancock's
21st 5-7pm Volunteer Leaders meeting 7-8:30 pm X-Factor
27th 10am -2pm Benefit Car Wash (Families welcome)

October
5th 5-7pm Wyld life leaders meeting 7-8:30pm X-Factor
10th 7-9pm Wyld Life
12th 7-9pm F.I.S.H.
19th 5-7pm Volunteer Leaders meeting 7-8:30pm X-Factor
25th 8am-2pm Work Day at the Church (Families welcome)
31st 6-10pm Fall Festival

November
2nd 5-7pm Wyld life leaders meeting 7pm X-Factor
14th 7-9pm Wyld Life
16th 7-9pm F.I.S.H.
21st-23rd Presbytery-wide High school Retreat
30th 5-7pm Volunteer Leaders meeting 7pm X-Factor

December
7th 5pm Wyld life leaders meeting 7pm X-Factor Christmas Party
12th 7-9pm Wyld Life
14th 6pm Christmas Pageant
21st 7-9pm Christmas Caroling (Families welcome)
29-30th 7pm-11am Guys/ Girls sleepovers

ART SHOW

First Annual Liberty Art Show

Theme: Liberty (the church or the idea)
What do you think of when you hear the word liberty? What does liberty look like? What expresses our liberty in Christ? What expresses our liberty in America? What inspires you to think about liberty? What’s meaningful to you about Liberty church?

Medium: Digital Photograph
High resolution digital photographs, modification is allowed, color, black and white, sepia are all acceptable. If you don’t have a digital copy of your photograph please scan it or bring it in to the church to be scanned. Digital copies will be distributed and printed.

Purpose: Enjoyment of God’s gifts
We want to allow artists to use their God given gifts to inspire and encourage others. We need our imagination stretched in order to better understand truth. Finalists’ photos may be posted online to our church website and/ or framed and hung in the block building.

Entry: Email photos to matthew@matthewbird.com by 12 noon 8.29.08
You may enter up to five digital photographs. You may enter art that has been included in other art shows or competitions. Please include your name, age, phone and address. All entered art will be shown on Labor Day and may be used by Liberty Church PCA.

Judging: A panel will pick finalists, finalists will be voted on at the Labor Day picnic.
Gift card prizes (50, 25, 10) will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Only one vote per person, voting will occur from 2:30-6pm 09.01.08. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded shortly after voting is closed.

Parents meeting

Hey we're trying to do youth ministry in a family friendly way. That's why we have quarterly parents' meetings. We'll be meeting at 9:30 am in the block building. We will be looking ahead at what the upcoming year holds for us and taking a critical look back at what's happened this year. Please come and hear what's going on with the youth ministry and voice prayer requests for your youth.

also coming up... six flags trip on saturday, see post below. Families welcome!
boys sleepover 20th-21st see post below.
end of summer pool party at the weitzel's on the 23rd from 1-4
x-factor on the 31st: bring your digital camera

Sandtown and Sleepovers

Sandtown Trip is almost full!
Here's the list so far: Jodi, Gordon, Leanna, Colin, Ben C., Jake, Marissa, Katie, Holly, Abby, Josh Cr., Russ, and Me. That leaves space for one more person that probably already talked to me and I forgot. Please contact me at work, home, or cell.

Please download the volunteer form from http://www.sandtownhabitat.org/ fill out, and bring with you on Saturday. Also please bring a bag lunch, water, gloves, and wear work clothes.

Sleepovers!

Guys Sleepover: Aug. 20 8pm -Aug. 21 11:30am at the Block House. Bring your airsoft gun and ammo. Breakfast provided. Bring a snack or soda.

Girls sleepover: Aug. 12-13 7pm-10am at Leanna's House. See church directory for address or contact Annie or Leanna.
Please bring a snack for that evening or something to contribute to breakfast the next morning (Fruit/Bagels/Cream cheese)

RSVP to Nick or Annie