LGMC Bulletin

November 30, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Lighting the Advent Wreath – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Hope in Hardship” – Ruth 1:1-22

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Thursday, December 4, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Saturday, December 6, 7:00 PM – United Way Christmas Concert at Locust Grove

Saturday, December 13, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Offering & Attendance – 11/23/2025             Attendance – 128

General Fund - $3,653.09        Designations - $465.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during December will go to Keystone Place.

If you would like a church mailbox so that you can be more informed about church activities, etc. please let Beth Miller know.

If you do not get the text messages from the church office, please let Beth Miller know so that she can add your number to the program.

Homemade Noodles are available today for a donation to Loved First. 

The Women’s Mission & Service project for December is bars of soap for Mennonite Central Committee.  No bars of Ivory soap, please.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is December 29.

Nursery – Today – Janell Lederman & Valaria Sheshenia; 12/7 – Tami Tyler & Heidi Barrington

Birthday Greetings go to: 12/10 – Jane Sheshenia, Jake Troyer; 12/11 – Stefanie Patrick, Abby Andaverde, Allison Gautsche; 12/12 – Brooke Troyer

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 12/8–12/14

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – December 7, 6-8:00 PM – At the church; December 14 – Christmas Party

Directory Update: In your mailbox today is a copy of your current church directory page. If you do not have a page there is a blank form in your mailbox for you to complete. Please make any changes on the copy or complete a new form and put it in Dillon & Tonya Barrington’s mailbox, email it to franzton@hotmail.com, or complete it online at https://form.jotform.com/tbarr2588/church-directory-registration .

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck and their son Aiden (19).  Their address is 22710 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.         

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Ann Araujo, Roger Carpenter, Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

November 23, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Faith Over Fear” – Exodus 32

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 CALENDAR

Today, November 23, 2:00 PM – Decorate the church for Christmas

Tuesday, November 25, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Saturday, December 6, 7:00 PM – United Way Christmas Concert

Offering & Attendance – 11/16/2025             Attendance – 152

General Fund - $2,701.70        Designations - $21,142.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during November will go to the Salvation Army.

If you would like a church mailbox so that you can be more informed about church activities, etc. please let Beth Miller know.

If you do not get the text messages from the church office, please let Beth Miller know so that she can add your number to the program.

You are needed to help decorate the church today for the Christmas season.  We will start at 2:00 PM.  Many hands make light work!

The office will be closed on Thursday because of Thanksgiving.  The bulletin will be printed on Tuesday.

Homemade Noodles are available today for a donation to Loved First. 

The Women’s Mission & Service project for November is items for KeyStone Place.

Women’s Fellowship Christmas Tea, November 25 – Bring a dish to pass for the Tea.  If interested in decorating a table, sign up online or at the Welcome Center.  Sign up for attending and wreath making are also online or at the Welcome Center.

Nursery – Today – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche; 11/30 – Janell Lederman & Valaria Sheshenia

Birthday Greetings go to: There are no birthdays 12/1-12/7.

Anniversary Greetings go to: 12/05 – Lennis & Nancy Troyer

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – December 7, 6-8:00 PM – At the church; December 14 – Christmas Party

Directory Update: In your mailbox today is a copy of your current church directory page. If you do not have a page there is a blank form in your mailbox for you to complete. Please make any changes on the copy or complete a new form and put it in Dillon & Tonya Barrington’s mailbox, email it to franzton@hotmail.com, or complete it online at https://form.jotform.com/tbarr2588/church-directory-registration .

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Roger Carpenter.  His address is The Waters of LaGrange, 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, IN  46761.

- With Douglas Hasbrouck.  His address is 63729 Burgener Road, Constantine, MI  49042.      

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Roger Carpenter, Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

November 16, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Exiles of Hope” – 1 Peter 5:12-14

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 19, 6:00-7:30 PM – Kids Club

Thursday, November 20 – Women’s Mission Service

Thursday, November 20, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Sunday, November 23, 2:00 PM – Decorate the church for Christmas

Offering & Attendance – 11/09/2025             Attendance – 147

General Fund - $3,320.00        Designations - $1,733.00

Online giving for October totaled $4,845.58.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during November will go to the Salvation Army.

If you would like a church mailbox so that you can be more informed about church activities, etc. please let Beth Miller know.

If you do not get the text messages from the church office, please let Beth Miller know so that she can add your number to the program.

Homemade Noodles will be available today for a donation to Loved First.  Purchased T-shirts can also be picked up in the fellowship hall today.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for November is items for KeyStone Place.  For the monthly meeting this Thursday, Louellen Westover is in charge of the kitchen and Gerri Schwartz will have devotions.

Women’s Fellowship Christmas Tea, November 25 – Wreath decorating with Timberly Tree Farm.  Cost for making a wreath is $45.  Checks for wreaths should be make out to Timberly Tree Farm. Wreath making is optional. Bring a dish to pass for the Tea.  If interested in decorating a table, sign up online or at the Welcome Center.  Sign up for attending and wreath making are also online or at the Welcome Center.  Deadline to sign up is November 16.

Advent Study: A Women’s Bible Study in preparation for Christmas will be taking place Mondays in December.  More information is available at the Welcome Center or at LocustGrove.Church/NextSteps.

Nursery – Today – Brian & Rachel Oswald; 11/23 – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche

Birthday Greetings go to: 11/25 – Doug Schwartz

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 11/24-30.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, 11/16, 6-8:00 PM – At the church; December 7, 6-8:00 PM – At the church; December 14 – Christmas Party

Directory Update: In your mailbox today is a copy of your current church directory page. If you do not have a page there is a blank form in your mailbox for you to complete. Please make any changes on the copy or complete a new form and put it in Dillon & Tonya Barrington’s mailbox, email it to franzton@hotmail.com, or complete it online at https://form.jotform.com/tbarr2588/church-directory-registration .

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Devon & Barb Graber.  Their address is 63729 Burgener Road, Constantine, MI  49042.      

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

November 9, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Resist the Enemy” – 1 Peter 5:6-11

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, November 10, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Wednesday, November 12, 6:00-7:30 PM – Kids Club

 Offering & Attendance – 11/02/2025             Attendance – 143

General Fund - $2,066.00        Designations - $5,986.50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during November will go to the Salvation Army.

Everyone was affirmed on the ballot last Sunday.

If you would like a church mailbox so that you can be more informed about church activities, etc. please let Beth Miller know.

If you do not get the text messages from the church office, please let Beth Miller know so that she can add your number to the program.

Final decision for the Uganda trip must be made today.  There will be a required meeting for those going on November 11 at 6:00 PM at the church.

Homemade Noodles will be available today for a donation to Loved First. 

Total products collected at the Blood Drive Monday was 37.  Thank you to all who helped.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for November is items for KeyStone Place.  A wish list is in your mailbox.

Service Trip Opportunity: Matt Franz is making arrangements to take a small group to Asherville, NC the week of Thanksgiving to help with disaster relief. If you are interested in being on the service crew, contact Matt Franz in person or call/text him at 269-221-2438. Space is limited so reach out soon!

Women’s Fellowship Christmas Tea, November 25 – Wreath decorating with Timberly Tree Farm.  Cost for making a wreath is $45.  Checks for wreaths should be make out to Timberly Tree Farm. Wreath making is optional. Bring a dish to pass for the Tea.  If interested in decorating a table, sign up online or at the Welcome Center.  Sign up for attending and wreath making are also online or at the Welcome Center.  Deadline to sign up is November 16.

Advent Study: A Women’s Bible Study in preparation for Christmas will be taking place Mondays in December.  More information is available at the Welcome Center or at LocustGrove.Church/NextSteps.

Nursery – Today – Abby Andaverde & Makenna Holden; 11/16 – Brian & Rachel Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 11/19 – Edna Carpenter; 11/22 – Ramona King

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 11/17-23.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – November 16, 6-8:00 PM – At the church

Directory Update: In your mailbox today is a copy of your current church directory page. If you do not have a page there is a blank form in your mailbox for you to complete. Please make any changes on the copy or complete a new form and put it in Dillon & Tonya Barrington’s mailbox, email it to franzton@hotmail.com, or complete it online at https://form.jotform.com/tbarr2588/church-directory-registration .

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Greg & Carolyn Gautsche.  Their address is 485 N. Snow Prairie Road, Coldwater, MI  49036.      

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

November 2, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Humility as a Way of Life” – 1 Peter 5:1-11

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 4, 6:00-7:30 PM – Kids Club

Thursday, November 6, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Offering & Attendance – 10/26/2025             Attendance – 150

General Fund - $4.333.01        Designations - $3,050.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during November will go to the Salvation Army.

If you would like a church mailbox so that you can be more informed about church activities, etc. please let Beth Miller know.

If you do not get the text messages from the church office, please let Beth Miller know so that she can add your number to the program.

“Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement, kindness, cards of support, and your gifts.  I am truly thankful as well that you show your appreciation to us throughout the year, and not just in the month of October.  I am so blessed to serve and minister alongside you all as we seek to follow Jesu and serve others together.” – Pastor Matt & family

The Women’s Mission & Service project for November is items for KeyStone Place.  A wish list is in your mailbox.

Service Trip Opportunity: Matt Franz is making arrangements to take a small group to Asherville, NC the week of Thanksgiving to help with disaster relief. If you are interested in being on the service crew, contact Matt Franz in person or call/text him at 269-221-2438. Space is limited so reach out soon!

"Loved First" committee has egg whites and bags of sausage available today for a donation. 

This is the last day of “Loved First” T-shirt orders.  Please give your order and money to Bill Lederman.

Final decision for the Uganda trip must be made by November 9.  There will be a required meeting for those going on November 11 at 6:00 PM at the church.

Homemade Noodles will be available on November 9 for a donation to Loved First.  Thanks to all those who helped with the noodle making!

The next Blood Drive is tomorrow, November 3.  Volunteers are needed to help with registration, tear down, and to drive donors if needed.  A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

Women’s Fellowship Christmas Tea – Wreath decorating with Timberly Tree Farm.  Cost for making a wreath is $45.  Checks for wreaths should be make out to Timberly Tree Farm. Wreath making is optional. Bring a dish to pass for the Tea.  If interested in decorating a table, sign up online or at the Welcome Center.  Sign up for attending and wreath making are also online or at the Welcome Center.  Deadline to sign up is November 16.

Advent Study: A Women’s Bible Study in preparation for Christmas will be taking place Mondays in December.  More information is available at the Welcome Center or at LocustGrove.Church/NextSteps.

Nursery – Today – Marilyn Schwartz & Emma Henschel; 11/9 – Abby Andaverde & Makenna Holden

Birthday Greetings go to: 11/11 – Jerry Dykstra, Margo Sheshenia

Anniversary Greetings go to: 11/12 – Brian & Rachel Oswald

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – November 2, 6-8:00 PM at the church.  November 8 – Serving at Bair Lake Bible Camp.  November 16, 6-8:00 PM – At the church

Directory Update: In your mailbox today is a copy of your current church directory page. If you do not have a page there is a blank form in your mailbox for you to complete. Please make any changes on the copy or complete a new form and put it in Dillon & Tonya Barrington’s mailbox, email it to franzton@hotmail.com, or complete it online at https://form.jotform.com/tbarr2588/church-directory-registration .

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Phyllis Wickey & family in the passing of Erv on October 15.  Please keep all the family in your prayers.

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Clint & Jen Gautsche and their children Ben (18) & Allison (16).  Their address is 390 W. Barnhart Road, Coldwater, MI  49036.      

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.