Matt Keller from Next Level Church preached this message called “I Dare You” at our services in Lower Manhattan and Union Square on June 23, 2013.
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Sunday Services-
Lower Manhattan – Scholastic Auditorium 11am
Union Square - New York Film Academy 7pm
Steve Trayner, Bob Green, and Brian Harper preached this tag team message called “The Father’s Heart” at our services in Lower Manhattan and Union Square on Father’s Day, June 16, 2013.
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Sunday Services-
Lower Manhattan – Scholastic Auditorium 11am
Union Square - New York Film Academy 7pm
Matt Keller will be joining us in all services onSunday June 23rd. He, along with his wife Sarah, are the lead pastors of Next Level Church in Fort Myers, Florida. Matt is the author of The ‘Up The Middle’ Church and the forthcoming book God of The Underdogs, which is set to be published by Thomas Nelson publishing. His experiences in launching and building a local church for over 10 years have given him a wealth of knowledge and a depth of wisdom. With a philosophy that encourages personal leadership, fulfilling one’s destiny and overcoming excuses of this world, Keller’s message is bound to ignite hearts and inspire greatness in us. Can’t wait to see you there!
Paul Andrew preached this message called “To Do Good Works” at our services in Lower Manhattan and Union Square on June 9, 2013.
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Sunday Services-
Lower Manhattan – Scholastic Auditorium 11am
Union Square - New York Film Academy 7pm
This Sunday, we’ll be celebrating dads, both naturally and spiritually. In anticipation of this day, we asked long-standing member, Heath Kirkendoll, who is a father of two young boys to talk about what he has learned about a Father’s love:
When I became a parent, I instantly knew my own son’s cry apart from anyone else’s. In a room of crying babies and kids (shudder), I know whether any of the cries are one of mine. And my kid’s cry moves me to action. My oldest is three and a half now, and most of the time when he cries it is because he hurt himself doing something we warned him not to do or because he is blocked from doing something he is not supposed to do. But that does not keep me from running to his side and consoling him. A lesson afterward, yes, but in that moment, he needs comforting, and my love. My love.
It still blows my mind that there is someone out there who wants me before anyone else (except for Mom, of course). Knowing that he wants me uniquely is shaping me into the Dad I am becoming. He wants me uniquely, because I know him uniquely. I know how to talk to him; I know how to console him. He knows he will not be disappointed when he comes to me. I’m his Dad. And when he has a question or needs help, he comes to Dad. When he wants to play with his trains or his Legos, he comes to Dad. When something is broken, he comes to Dad. When he wants to feel proud of a feat, he comes to Dad. I can’t put into words the feeling I have when he comes to me. Nor can I describe how it feels when he leaves satisfied.
Being a Dad has taught me so much about relationships, both with other people (especially my wife) and with God. A dad is meant to be someone we can go to (or run to) to get help, advice, to spend time with, to comfort us, to cheer for us. And why our dads? Because they know us intimately, which is why God is the ultimate Dad. No one knows me better. When I mess up being a dad, I am put at ease because I know I have the best teacher on how to be a dad, my own ultimate Dad.
But there are real challenges to being a dad as well. As one of my own spiritual dads at Liberty Church, Bob Green, has said: “Being around children, especially your own, brings out who you are”. Since becoming a dad, I’ve had to deal with my own impatience, anger, and superficiality—things I thought I had rid myself of since suppressing them a long time ago. But it’s been great to have Bob around to teach and model how to go to my own ultimate Dad to deal with these things, which are not being suppressed but redeemed now. Fatherhood is allowing me to really understand and live Psalm 23. I am comforted and guided by my own Dad, and he helps me to comfort and lead my sons. I love this!
Community Groups | Kick off this week
It’s not too late to sign up for a Community Group, the discipleship community of our church. They’re a great way to build relationships and get plugged in. We have a group for everyone at every stage of life. Sign up online or in the Guest Lounge on Sundays.
Prayer Meeting | Thursday, June 6th
Open to anyone who loves to pray and wants to join to pray for each other, our church, our city and beyond. 7:00pm, 359 Broadway, Floor #2 (Between Franklin & Leonard)
Visionaries | Friday, June 14th
Visionaries is the business community of Liberty Church and we gather regularly to equip, encourage and enable each other to see our personal visions and the vision of our church come to pass. RSVP via: http://libertychurchnyc.eventbrite.com. 7:30pm, 359 Broadway, Floor #2 (Between Franklin & Leonard)
Father’s Day Service | Sunday, June 16th
This is the day when we get to celebrate dads, both naturally and spiritually. Join us at both communities and bring your father, grandfather and friends who are dads or about to become one.
Guest Speaker: Matt Keller | Sunday, June 23rd
Matt Keller of Next Level Church in Fort Myers, FL will be speaking at both communities on June 23rd. We know he will have a timely word that will impact our lives. Bring a friend! 11:00am in Lower Manhattan at Scholastic, 7:00pm in Union Square at the Ballroom
Worship Open Night | Wednesday, June 26th
Sing or play an instrument? Come to open worship night and begin the process of getting plugged into the team. You’ll hear our vision and get to know the rest of the team. Ultrasound Studios, 251 W. 30th Street
All Team meeting | Friday, June 28th
If you are currently volunteering or would like to start, we encourage you to join us for our upcoming All Team Meeting. This is a special time where we come together to hear at a leadership level the vision that God has given our church and rally together as a team. RSVP via: http://libertychurchnyc.eventbrite.com. 7:30pm, 359 Broadway, Floor #2 (Between Franklin & Leonard)
Liberty City
Liberty City was honored to be recognized at the Covenant House Volunteer Appreciation Dinner last month! Thanks to all members who attended!
Andi Andrew preached this message called “Rites Of Passage” at our services in Lower Manhattan and Union Square on June 2, 2013.
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Sunday Services-
Lower Manhattan – Scholastic Auditorium 11am
Union Square - New York Film Academy 7pm
If you have a heart for prayer, join us this Thursday as we meet collectively to pray for each other, our church, our city and beyond.
Unsure or haven’t been to a prayer gathering before? Below is a snippet on “How God Answers Prayers” by Shilvy Yee, our Union Square Prayer Team Leader:
“Think back to New Year’s Eve 2012. All throughout the world, feelings of excitement and hope filled the air as the countdown to the new year began. At the stroke of midnight, we greeted 2013 confidently with shouts of joy as we embraced our loved ones. Now, five months later, the halfway mark of the year approaches. How has this year lived up to the hope and expectation you had at the beginning of the year? How have your prayers for this year been answered? So often with our prayers, particularly during waiting seasons, we wonder how God will answer.
“Simply put, He answers with the best. He answers you with an eternal, omniscient perspective saturated in His immense love for you. Sometimes His answers are yes, other times no; or yes but in His timing or way. However He chooses to answer, we can take comfort in knowing that His way is the best, for He tells us in Isaiah 55:9 (NIV), “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
“If you’ve received a no or are waiting for an answer to prayer, humbly ask God to give you insight; He’s a loving, trustworthy God who generously gives wisdom to those who ask (James 1:5) and works out all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
“If the peace and joy of hope is becoming a distant memory, give yourself a spiritual checkup and ask yourself, “Have I stopped trusting God?” In Romans 15:13 (NLT), the apostle Paul wrote, “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” When we trust God, we fling open the door for abundant hope, joy, peace-and answered prayers. Verses like 1 Chronicles 5:20 reveal that God answers the prayers of those who trust Him.
“Prayer is a beautiful, incredible gift that God has given His children to partner with Him to effect change in this world and to develop an intimate relationship with Him. This Thursday, our church will be gathering in a spirit of unity to pray. We hope you’ll join us in this powerful time of prayer!”
Prayer Meeting Details:
- Thursday, June 6th at 7:00pm
- 359 Broadway, Floor #2 (Between Franklin & Leonard)
