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Liberty City Methodist Church "Therefore go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Staff: Angi Rhymes - Children's Program/Nursery Director
Rosemary King - Choir Director
Roger Bridgman - Musician

Senior Minister - Tom Skeen

Church School: Sunday 9:00 AM
All Ages

Bible Study: Covered dish supper at 6:00 PM, study at 6:30

Youth Programs: Sunday 6:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Other times as advertised

Young Adults: Sunday 6:00 PM

Adult Women Studies: Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Missions:
Liberty Missionary Women: First Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Liberty Men: Fellowship Breakfast, last Sunday of month, 7:30 AM

10/21/2026

THE STRENGTH OF THE WISE

SCRIPTURE
“Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” — Proverbs 31:25–26 NKJV

REFLECTION
Strength is often associated with the ability to take charge, overcome opposition, or make ourselves heard. We tend to notice strength when it is visible and forceful. Yet Scripture gives us a much broader understanding of what it means to be strong.

The woman described in Proverbs 31 is capable, industrious, discerning, generous, and wise. She manages responsibilities, makes decisions, provides for others, and speaks with understanding. Her strength is not presented as a threat to those around her. It is something that contributes to their well-being.

Notice that wisdom and kindness are connected in the way she speaks. She is not portrayed as someone who lacks convictions or avoids difficult conversations. Rather, her words are governed by understanding and concern for others. She knows that what is said matters, but so does the manner in which it is spoken.

We have all experienced the influence of words. A careless remark can remain with someone for years. Criticism spoken in anger can discourage a person who is already struggling. On the other hand, a timely word of encouragement can restore courage, and wise counsel can help someone make a decision that changes the direction of a life.

The ability to speak with wisdom requires more than having knowledge. It requires patience, discernment, and the willingness to consider how our words will affect another person. Sometimes wisdom means speaking when silence would be easier. At other times, it means refusing to say something simply because we have the opportunity.

This kind of strength is not limited to women, nor is it limited to the home. It is needed in churches, workplaces, friendships, communities, and every place where people interact. The world may encourage us to prove our strength by winning arguments or asserting ourselves over others. Christ teaches us to use whatever strength we possess in ways that reflect His character. A strong person does not have to diminish someone else to demonstrate strength. The wisdom that comes from God makes room for both truth and kindness.

PRAYER
Father, develop in me the kind of strength that reflects Your character. Give me wisdom in my decisions and kindness in my words. Help me recognize when I need to speak and when I need to listen. May the people around me be strengthened rather than diminished by my influence. In Jesus' name, amen.

10/20/2026

MORE THAN THE ROLES YOU FILL

SCRIPTURE
“But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” — Luke 10:42 NKJV

REFLECTION
Much of life is organized around responsibilities. There are people to care for, work to accomplish, relationships to maintain, and countless needs competing for our attention. Some responsibilities are chosen, while others come through circumstances we never anticipated. Over time, it is possible to become so identified with what we do that we lose sight of who we are.

When Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary, Martha was occupied with serving. Her work was not unimportant. Hospitality was a meaningful expression of love, and the needs of a household were real. Yet in her concern over everything that needed to be done, Martha became frustrated that Mary was sitting at Jesus' feet listening to His teaching.

Jesus did not condemn service. He corrected the anxiety and distraction that had overtaken Martha and defended Mary's decision to sit and learn from Him. Mary was not neglecting her worth by stepping away from the expected activity of the household. She was receiving something that mattered even more.

There is a lesson here for every believer. It speaks powerfully to those who may feel that their value is inseparable from how much they do for others. You can become so accustomed to meeting everyone else's needs that you rarely consider the condition of your own soul. You may feel guilty when you rest, study Scripture, or make room for prayer because there is always something else that could be accomplished.

Jesus welcomed Mary as His disciple. He valued her desire to hear His words, and He refused to let the expectations surrounding her diminish that opportunity.

Our responsibilities matter, but they cannot replace our relationship with Christ. Before we are useful to anyone, we are invited to know Him. Before we are called to serve in any particular capacity, we are called to follow Him.

There will always be something else that needs to be done. Do not allow the demands of life to continually take the place of the One who gives life its meaning.

PRAYER
Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I have allowed responsibilities and expectations to crowd out my relationship with You. Teach me to recognize what matters most. Help me serve faithfully without losing the joy of being Your disciple. Give me wisdom to know when to work and when to be still in Your presence. Amen.

10/19/2026

YOU WERE NEVER AN AFTERTHOUGHT

SCRIPTURE
“For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” — Psalm 139:13–14 NKJV

REFLECTION
There are times when we measure our worth by the way others see us. We consider whether we are appreciated, whether our contributions are recognized, or whether our lives have unfolded as we once imagined they would. It is easy to allow circumstances, relationships, and the opinions of others to shape what we believe about ourselves.

David reminds us that our existence began with God. Before anyone formed an opinion about us, before we accomplished anything, and before we experienced either acceptance or rejection, we were already known by our Creator. Our lives were not accidents, and our value was not something we had to earn.

This truth is especially important in a world that often measures people by appearance, achievement, relationships, or the ability to meet competing expectations. A person may be celebrated for what she accomplishes while quietly struggling with the feeling that she is never quite enough. She may spend years caring for others and wonder whether anyone recognizes the significance of her own life.

But God does not establish human worth according to the measurements of our culture. He created both male and female in His image. The dignity He gives is not dependent upon age, marital status, parenthood, career, or the approval of another person. These circumstances may shape the responsibilities and opportunities of life, but they do not determine a person's value.

When we begin to see ourselves as God sees us, something changes. We no longer have to spend our lives proving that we deserve to exist, to be loved, or to have something meaningful to contribute. Instead, we are free to discover what faithfulness looks like in the life God has given us.
You do not have to become someone else to have value. You belong to the God who made you, and your life matters to Him.

PRAYER
Father, thank You for creating me with intention and care. Forgive me for allowing the opinions of others or the circumstances of my life to determine how I see myself. Help me recognize the dignity You have given me and live with confidence in Your love. Teach me to see others with that same understanding. In Jesus' name, amen.

10/18/2026

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10/17/2026

KEEP DOING THE GOOD

SCRIPTURE
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9 NKJV

REFLECTION
Accepting responsibility can begin with a sincere moment of conviction. However, continuing in it means returning to obedience after that moment has passed. The conversation still needs patience. The commitment still requires attention. The person we love still needs care. Much of faithfulness consists of doing again what we already know is right.

Paul’s encouragement recognizes that doing good can become tiring. Weariness does not always mean we have lost our love for God or stopped caring about people. Sometimes it means we have been giving, serving, and persevering without seeing the results we hoped for. We may wonder whether our efforts are making any difference.

Paul connects this encouragement with sowing to the Spirit and doing good to others. His promise gives us reason to persevere, but it does not place other people’s responses under our control. We cannot make someone appreciate our service, receive our apology, or change according to our timetable. We can entrust those outcomes to God while continuing to honor Him in our conduct.

For a person seeking to become more faithful, this matters deeply. A damaged relationship may need time before trust begins to return. A habit practiced for years may require sustained repentance, support, and changed routines. Those closest to us may need to see consistency before they feel confident that our intentions will last. God’s grace enables us to continue through that slow work without demanding immediate recognition.

Perseverance also involves receiving the strength God provides. Prayer, rest, wise counsel, and the support of other believers help sustain a life of service. We can acknowledge our limits while remaining willing to obey. The Lord knows the good that goes unnoticed and the effort required to remain faithful. We can trust Him with what we cannot yet see and continue with what He has given us to do today.

PRAYER
Lord, You know where I am tired and where I have become discouraged. Renew my strength and keep resentment from taking root in my heart. Help me remain faithful without trying to control the results. Teach me to receive Your care and to keep doing the good You have placed before me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

10/16/2026

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WALK ALONE

SCRIPTURE
“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” — Proverbs 27:17 NKJV

REFLECTION
A man can be surrounded by people and still have no one who knows how he is really doing. Conversations may cover work, sports, church activities, and family updates while leaving little room for an honest admission of discouragement, temptation, or fear. Over time, being dependable can become confused with appearing to have no needs.

Scripture gives friendship an important place in our growth — describing one person sharpening another. Through honest conversation, wise counsel, and faithful encouragement, a friend can help us recognize what we have overlooked and confront what we have been reluctant to face. God often works through someone who knows us well enough to notice when our words and our lives are moving in different directions.

That kind of friendship requires humility. We have to let someone know more than the version of ourselves we are comfortable presenting. We need to be able to say that we are struggling, that we do not know what to do, or that we need someone to pray with us. Accepting responsibility includes recognizing when we need help carrying it faithfully.

We also need the willingness to receive correction. A trusted friend may tell us something we would rather not hear about our attitude, our choices, or the way we are treating someone. Loving counsel deserves careful attention, even when it is uncomfortable. Someone who cares about our walk with Christ will sometimes challenge the excuses we’ve made for ourselves.

Christian brotherhood grows as men become trustworthy with one another’s lives. We listen without making light of someone’s struggle. We protect confidences, speak truth with gentleness, and follow up after the conversation ends. We pray for one another and remain present when growth takes time. No man can obey Christ for another, but we can help one another remain faithful to Him.

PRAYER
Father, thank You for the people You use to strengthen and guide me. Give me humility to be honest about my needs and wisdom to receive faithful counsel. Help me become a trustworthy friend who listens carefully, speaks truth lovingly, and encourages others to follow Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

10/15/2026

STAY WILLING TO BE CORRECTED

SCRIPTURE
“He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.”— Proverbs 15:32 NKJV

REFLECTION
Correction can feel threatening when we have tied our worth to always being capable or right. A concern about our behavior may sound to us like a judgment on our entire life. We may become defensive, point out the other person’s faults, or withdraw from the conversation. In doing so, we can refuse help that we genuinely need.

Proverbs warns that rejecting instruction harms the person who rejects it. When we refuse correction, we limit our opportunity to gain understanding. We leave damaging habits unchallenged and make it harder for others to speak honestly to us. Over time, people may stop raising concerns because they have learned that we will not receive them.

A person following Christ must remain teachable. Experience, age, and responsibility do not remove the need to learn. We can have good intentions and still make poor decisions. We can love someone and still speak carelessly. We can be right about one part of a situation while failing to recognize our responsibility in another.

Receiving correction requires discernment. Not every accusation is accurate, and no one should be expected to accept mistreatment as helpful instruction. Yet an imperfectly delivered concern may still contain something true. We can bring what we hear before God, consider it carefully, and seek wise counsel without immediately dismissing it.

There is freedom in admitting that we still need to grow. Christ does not require us to maintain the appearance of maturity while resisting the work that would make us mature. His grace allows us to acknowledge what needs changing.

When correction comes, ask the Lord to help you recognize what is true. Where an apology is needed, offer it plainly. Where a pattern needs changing, let your response continue beyond the conversation.

PRAYER
Father, keep my heart teachable. Help me receive correction without treating it as a threat to my worth. Give me discernment to recognize what is true, humility to acknowledge my faults, and willingness to change. Thank You for loving me enough to keep shaping my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.

10/14/2026

LISTEN BEFORE YOU ANSWER

SCRIPTURE
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” — James 1:19–20 NKJV

REFLECTION
A difficult conversation can reveal how quickly we move from hearing someone’s words to defending ourselves. Before the other person has finished, we may already be preparing an explanation, correcting a detail, or deciding why their concern is unfair. We can hear enough to respond without listening long enough to understand. Our desire to protect ourselves can keep us from recognizing something we need to hear.

James calls believers to a different posture. Being swift to hear requires attention and humility. Being slow to speak gives us room to consider what is true and what would be helpful. Being slow to anger keeps our frustration from taking charge of the conversation. These instructions matter because our anger cannot accomplish the righteous work we may claim to be defending. Even when a concern is legitimate, we remain responsible for how we respond.

For those who want to lead and serve well, listening is part of accepting responsibility. The people affected by our decisions need to be heard. A wife’s concern, a friend’s correction, a coworker’s frustration, or a family member’s pain deserves more than a quick answer. We may discover something we have overlooked if we remain attentive long enough. Asking a sincere question can help us understand what an immediate explanation would have missed.

Listening does not require agreement with every conclusion. It does require respect for the person speaking and a willingness to examine our own conduct. Sometimes the most responsible response is to acknowledge that our actions caused hurt, even when that was not our intention. We may need to let an apology stand without immediately adding a defense. Humility gives us room to learn from another person’s experience.

Our tone matters as well. A truthful statement delivered with contempt can make an honest conversation more difficult. Raised voices, sarcasm, and constant interruption can teach people that bringing a concern to us is unsafe. Over time, their silence may reflect a reluctance to face our reaction rather than the resolution of a problem. A patient response helps make future honest communication possible.

PRAYER
Lord Jesus, help me listen with humility and speak with care. Show me where defensiveness and anger have kept me from understanding others. Give me the self-control to receive difficult words, the courage to acknowledge where I have caused hurt, and the wisdom to respond in a way that honors You. Amen.

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5607 Tallapoosa Street
Notasulga, AL
36866

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Wednesday 6:30pm - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 11am
5pm - 7pm

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