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Our service times are 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM; both services are in the Barn Sanctuary.  Sunday school classes are available for kids at both service times and for youth at the second service. Livestream is available for both services.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

There is something for everyone this year at Prepare the Way Day!

Advent is a season in the church calendar dedicated to the hopeful anticipation for the arrival or “advent” of Jesus with the celebration of Christmas. As we make room for Jesus in our heats, let’s prepare and celebrate with Liberty, making for a very unique event.

Following worship on Sunday, November 17, the entire family is invited to join us in the Barn Lower Level for a variety of offerings. After the 9:00 service, coffee and light refreshments will be available, along with our Advent opportunities. After the 10:30 service, join us for festive food stations (but not a sit-down meal) in addition to all the Advent opportunities.

  • Find ways to be involved at Liberty this holiday season by:
      • Signing up to adopt a family in need
      • Learn more about our toy drive
      • Pickup a cookie tray for baking
      • Purchase tickets for the Ladies’ Tea
  • Find out about our upcoming parenting seminars—and the new Liberty’s Dad Tired Group that’s starting.
  • Create an Advent-themed ornament to take home for your tree.
  • Pick up an Advent book for your child or grandchild from our Liberty Preschool.
  • Participate in the MomCo Advent Silent Auction.

Continuing Education for Stephen Ministers

Liberty’s Care Team will be offering a Stephen Ministry continuing education event by Grief Share, entitled “Surviving the Holidays”, this Sunday, November 17, in the Barn Lower Level from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

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Attention Liberty Dads, Grandads, and Father Figures!

Are you interested in growing your faith with a community of dads who have the same interests? Do you want to become a more faith-filled father figure in your family? In your community? Have you ever wondered how to juggle work, family and faith?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this group is for YOU! We will be launching a new group called DadTired, and more information will be communicated soon.

But, before we begin, we would like your input!

Please use the button below to get started on our DadTired Survey. If you’d like more information, meet our team leaders during the Prepare the Way Day event on November 17—or contact Dawn Parr.

Adopt A Family In Need

Each year at Liberty we have the opportunity to help make Christmas a little more enjoyable and show Gods love to people in need by adopting a family. Each family consults with their case worker to make a wish list. You can adopt a whole family or an individual and provide them with some or all of the items on that list.

To sign up, come downstairs on Sundays through December 1 (or until all are adopted) and Liberty’s Adopt-a- Family team will help you with your selection or answer questions.

Wrap the presents—or some are required to be left unwrapped—and bring them to Liberty on Sunday morning, December 8.

Join us Friday night, November 22 at the Columbus Zoo for an evening of Zoo Lights. We will meet in the front near the entrance at 5:30 PM, then stroll together through the zoo. Use the button below to sign up; this will let Jenny know that you plan to attend so everyone can meet and go in together!

Thanksgiving Day

Join us Thanksgiving Day, November 28, at 10:00 a.m. for our annual traditionally simple Thanksgiving Day service, led by Pastor Jonathan and Liberty musicians. Dress warmly; we will worship outside in the crisp fall air (however, in case of rain, we will be in the Chapel).

Tea Tickets Now On Sale

We hope you’ll join us for a chance to sit down, relax with church friends, and enjoy a warm cup of tea as we kick-off the Advent season on December 1 (2:00-4:00 PM) with Liberty’s 15th annual Ladies’ Christmas Tea!

This festive event begins with our program in the Sanctuary and features singing carols a time of sharing about our faith. This year’s speakers will be Pastor Kelsey Sorge and Emily Seitz, the wife of Pastor Jonathan. The program closes with a story to remind us of the reason we celebrate.

After the program, we’ll gather downstairs for light refreshments of decaffeinated hot tea, finger sandwiches, scones & cookies. Plan to bring a half– to full–dozen cookies to share. Also, plan to arrive at the Barn Lower Level by 1:45 p.m. to drop off cookies, store coats, and get seated upstairs before the program begins. Please note that girls ages 5 and up are welcome!

Tickets are $12 per person. You can purchase tickets online now—or in person on Sundays in the Barn Lower Level following each worship service this Sunday, October 27 through November 17. Use the button above to purchase tickets online or to sign up as a hostess or server.

If you plan to bring more than two guests with you, we suggest that you host/co-host a table! There’s one free seat per table for ladies who host, which includes providing decorations, 8 place settings & linens—and greeting our guests. (All the food and tea is provided by the church, along with the tablecloths.) You can sign up in person or online to host a table or volunteer to serve.

Additionally, gentlemen (and boys age 10+) are NEEDED as servers!

An information table will be available in the Barn Lower Level on Sundays through November 17, so stop by if you have questions. 

  • Advance General Admission tickets receive preferred entrance.

  • Patron ticket holders receive preferred entrance and seating. Many thanks to our Patrons! Your generous support helps defray the costs of  concerts and dynamic guest musicians throughout the year.

Concert Tickets On Sale Now

Liberty is pleased to announce its 2024 Christmas Concert, which will be held on Sunday evening, December 8, at 6:00 PM. (Doors open at 5:00 PM.) Use the button below to purchase tickets online through Eventbrite.

Liberty Barn Church will host an exuberant night full of festive and heart-touching seasonal music. Headlining this event will be pianists David Tolley and Steve Banks.

This concert will also showcase an extensive array of Liberty’s beloved musicians, including Barb Crockett, Liz Orsborn, Kathleen Peterson, Andy Norbuta, Mason Hasting, Debbie Walton, among others. Liberty favorites, Liz Blickenstaff, Liz Fisher, the Ladies of Longford will also be featured, as well as the Ladies’ Trio of Denise Buyaky, Linda Hiltz, and Sarah Whited.

Christmas Toy Drive Mission Returns

The Family Ministry Team is excited to announce that we will, once again, be hosting a toy drive to support Common Ground Free Store’s annual Christmas event for local families in need. This annual event, known as Miracle on William Street, will be held at Delaware Christian Church on December 7th and allows parents to shop for their children—while their children visit with Santa, have a photo taken, and make crafts.  During last year’s event, this organization provided thousands of toys and gifts to our neighbors in need.

Beginning this Sunday, November 3, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages. We will collect toys throughout the entire month of November.  Oversized boxes will be placed on both levels of the Barn and labeled accordingly. Thanks in advance for supporting this very worthy cause!

Mission Specifically for Middle & High School Youth

Liberty’s Youth have the opportunity to help another child in need with Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes.  Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items becomes a tangible expression of God’s immense love for the child.  For many, it is their first gift ever!

Beginning this Sunday, boxes will be available on Sunday mornings and will include gift ideas and instructions for properly packing the box.  All shipping and other project costs will be covered, so we just need you to help us fill the shoeboxes!  We ask that all boxes be returned to the church no later than Sunday, November 17. 

Introducing Our Church Center App

Want to stay connected to Liberty Barn Church? Well, we have an app for that! You can join a small group, register for upcoming events, check-in early for Sunday School, watch recent sermon messages, as well as manage your giving with ease!

Seeking Nursery Staff

We are looking for enthusiastic leaders at both our 9:00 and 10:30 worship services who want to share the love of Jesus with our littlest ones! Use the button below to view the full job description.

If you’re interested in this paid opportunity for nursery staff, contact Kid Min Coordinator Jenny Dodson (jenny@libertybarnchurch.com).

Calling ALL Moms

Come join The Mom Community at Liberty! Formerly called MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), MomCo offers ALL mothers support and encouragement from other moms in this same “season” of life.

Two groups meet twice a month throughout the school year. Morning MomCo Meetups are held on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Evening Mom’s Night Out group meets on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays.

One of the most important ways to feel connected at church is to build connections to the people at church. Come discover a small group at Liberty, where you can connect with others, build relationships, learn and grow in faith together, and feel supported every step of the way.

Our new Small Groups range in demographics to various ages and stages of life—and more. You can find and join small groups from our app—or you can contact Pastor Jonathan Seitz.

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