LGMC Bulletin

October 12, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Brian Oswald

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Be Alert” - 1 Peter 4:7-11

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Sunday, October 12, Noon – “Breakfast for Lunch” Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 PM – Ladies Prayer Partner Party

Wednesday, October 15, 6:00-7:30 PM – Kids Club

Wednesday, October 15, 6:30 PM – Pickleball

Thursday, October 16 – Women’s Mission & Service

Thursday, October 16, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Offering & Attendance – 10/05/2025             Attendance – 170

General Fund - $17,520.11        Designations - $15,460.00

Online giving for September was $3,399.96.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during October will go to the 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.

There is frozen lasagna and garlic bread in the church freezer.  If it is yours, please contact Eva Beeker.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for October is twin flat sheets for Mennonite Central Committee. For the meeting this Thursday, Chris Oswald will be in charge of the kitchen and Louellen Westover will have devotions.

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!

Prayer Partner Ladies - The 2024-2025 Prayer partners' year is coming to an end. We will gather on October 14 at 6:00pm to tell your prayer partner that you have been praying for her this past year, and present her with her final gift. Please bring a snack to share. If you haven't been a Prayer Partner before, or want to again, please consider joining us in praying for another lady in church for this year. There is a sign-up sheet and info forms for the new year at the Welcome Center.

We will be having a parent/child dedication service on October 26.  If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Matt know.

October is pastor appreciation month. We will have a fellowship meal Sunday, October 26 after the morning service. Please bring a filled dish or 2 to share. If you would like to share a card or gift of appreciation for Pastor Matt, you can put it in his mailbox or there will be a basket available on the 26th.

"Loved First" will continue a T-shirt/Sweatshirt Fundraiser until November 2. Forms have been placed in mailboxes and shirts are on display in the foyer area. Please give order forms and money in person to Eva Beeker, or Ramona King, or Bill and Janell Lederman.

We are missing a roaster pan (the inside pan). Please check your kitchen to see if you might have it. Thanks! The Kitchen Committee

The next Blood Drive is November 3.

Mowing –– Week of October 12 – Dennis Bontrager; Week of October 19 – Richard Hochstetler

Nursery – Today – Karen Peterson & Molly Peterson; October 19 – Marilyn Schwartz & Lyza Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 10/20 – Glendon Miller, Rachel Oswald; 10/23 - Marilyn Schwartz

Anniversary Greetings go to:  10/25 – Dillon & Tonya Barrington

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – October 12, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; October 15, 7-8:30 PM – Meet at the church – “Parent Listening Party”; October 19 – to be determined

Youth Connection – HOME Sports Events - Madelyn Oswald – (volleyball) 10/23 @ 5:00 pm @ Sturgis High School; Lyza Oswald – (volleyball) 10/15 @ 5:00 pm @ Sturgis Middle School

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 Martha Franz.  Her address is 62500 Middle Colon Road, Burr Oak, MI  49030.          

- 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, Dave Peterson, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Erv Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

October 5, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Brian Oswald

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Be Alert” - 1 Peter 4:7-11

Communion – Elder Team

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship BINGO Night

Wednesday, October 8, 6:00-7:30 PM – Kids Club

Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 PM – Pickleball

Saturday, October 11, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, October 12, Noon – “Breakfast for Lunch” Fundraiser

Offering & Attendance – 9/28/2025             Attendance – 179

General Fund - $5,105.00         Designations - $1,200.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during October will go to the 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.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for October is twin flat sheets for Mennonite Central Committee.

Women’s Fellowship will be hosting BINGO night on October 7 at 6:00pm. Ladies are invited to attend and to bring a finger food or snack. Please also bring a wrapped bingo prize.

October 12 there will be a “Breakfast for Lunch” fundraiser for Loved First.  This will be following the morning service.

Prayer Partner Ladies - The 2024-2025 Prayer partners' year is coming to an end. We will gather on October 14 at 6:00pm to tell your prayer partner that you have been praying for her this past year, and present her with her final gift. Please bring a snack to share. If you haven't been a Prayer Partner before, or want to again, please consider joining us in praying for another lady in church for this year. There is a sign-up sheet and info forms for the new year at the Welcome Center.

We will be having a parent/child dedication service on October 26.  If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Matt know.

October is pastor appreciation month. We will have a fellowship meal Sunday, October 26 after the morning service. Please bring a filled dish or 2 to share. If you would like to share a card or gift of appreciation for Pastor Matt, you can put it in his mailbox or there will be a basket available on the 26th.

"Loved First" will continue a T-shirt/Sweatshirt Fundraiser until November 2. Forms have been placed in mailboxes and shirts are on display in the foyer area. Please give order forms and money in person to Eva Beeker, or Ramona King, or Bill and Janell Lederman.

We are missing a roaster pan (the inside pan). Please check your kitchen to see if you might have it. Thanks! The Kitchen Committee

The next Blood Drive is November 3.

Mowing –– Week of October 5 – Douglas Hasbrouck; Week of October 12 – Dennis Bontrager

Nursery – Today – Chris Oswald & Ellyn Oswald; 10/12 – Karen Peterson & Molly Peterson

Birthday Greetings go to: 10/7 – Valeria Sheshenia; 10/8 – Taner Patrick; 10/9 – Jacob Capps; 10/10 – Phiona Jorgensen; 10/15 – Debi Schrock, Kali Tyler; 10/16 – Roy Zickafuss; 10/17 – EJ Miller; 10/18 – Matt Franz; 10/19 – Fran Eichorn

Anniversary Greetings go to:  There are no anniversaries 10/6-10/19.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – October 5, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; October 12, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; October 15, 7-8:30 PM – Meet at the church – “Parent Listening Party”

Youth Connection – HOME Sports Events - Aaron Barrington – (football)10/4 @ noon @ Centreville; 10/11 @ noon @ Sturgis; Heidi Barrington – (volleyball) 10/8 @ 5:30 pm @ Bronson Chicago Street School; Madelyn Oswald – (volleyball) 10/9 & 10/23 @ 5:00 pm @ Sturgis High School; Lyza Oswald – (volleyball) 10/6 & 10/15 @ 5:00 pm @ Sturgis Middle School; Ellyn Oswald – (cross country) 10/11 @ Sturgis Middle School @ 10:00 am

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 Carol Eichorn.  Her address is 9401 Sebring Drive, Portage, MI  49002.                 

- 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, Dave Peterson, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Erv Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

August 31, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Louellen Westover

Praise –Praise Team

Children’s Ministry – Rachel King

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Honor Everyone” - 1 Peter 2:11-17

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Offering & Attendance – 08/24/2025             Attendance – No Count

General Fund - $3,625.00             Designations - $50.00

Online giving for July was $5,057.78.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during September will go to the Salvation Army.

Come check out the library! We have several new series you might enjoy.  We also welcome your suggestions.  And to those who have donated books – Thank You!

The children’s book “Silver Pony Ranch” was left in the library.  If this is your book, please contact Donna Casper or Nancy Dykstra.

If you are interested in baptism or child dedication, please contact Pastor Matt.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for October is twin flat sheets for Mennonite Central Committee.  There will be no project or meeting in September.

Women’s Fellowship Meet & Greet! Speed Dating for Faith Sisters! Ladies, if you’re new to Locust Grove or if you’ve attended a long time, come join us Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm. Bring finger food or snacks.

The next Blood Drive is September 8.  A sign-up sheet to help is on the welcome center by the library. We still need help with driving donors, registration, and tear down.

The church office will have irregular hours for the next 3 weeks.  Please call Rachel King is you have any questions or need help.

There will be an Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser for our youth group on September 27.  There will also be a Silent Auction at the same time.  Some of the items for this auction are: a Blue Gate package including 2 meals and concert tickets of your choice, a gift card to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, and a Sturgis Pool basket with swim caps and pool passes (value is over $100).  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Mowing – Week of August 31 – Lennis Troyer; Week of September 7 – Dennis Bontrager

Nursery – Today – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche; 09/07 – Nancy Dykstra & Valeriia Sheshenia

Birthday Greetings go to:  9/08 – Lennis Troyer; 9/10 – Louellen Westover; 9/11 – Ellianna King, Lily Jorgensen; 9/12 – Lee Carr; 9/13 – Judy Hudson, Linda Miller, Marty Diller

Anniversary Greetings go to: 9/09 - LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler; 9/10 – Ernie & Pam Stauffer

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, August 31 - No Youth Group. September 7, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church.  September 14, 5-6:30 PM – Scavenger Hunt at the St. Joseph County Fair

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jacob & Abby Capps. Congratulations on your marriage on August 23!  May God bless you and your home!

- 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 Betty Yoder.  She will be having knee surgery on September 5.  Pray for a successful surgery and healing.

- With Chris & Connie Compton and their family – Christopher (8) and 3 adult daughters.   Their address is 65747 Burr Oak Road, Burr Oak, MI  49030.                 

- With our friends in Israel.

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

‘Loved First Ministry’ Updates & Happenings

 - Buy a Seat at Our Table Reminder – September 6, 6:00 pm at Jorgensen’s (changed due to Labor Day weekend).  All tickets have been sold!

- Sausage & Pancake Breakfast for Lunch - October 12,

12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall – Donation

- T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Fundraiser beginning October 12-November 2 with delivery on November 16.  Will be selling some fantastic shirts with choices of a Christian logo or our “Loved First”/Yasoka Kwagalwa logo.  Samples will be available.  Great for Christmas gifts!

August 24, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Louellen Westover

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “The People of God” - 1 Peter 2:4-10

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 CALENDAR

Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Offering & Attendance – 08/17/2025             Attendance – 164

General Fund - $2,570.00             Designations - $50.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during August will go to the Keystone Place.

Come check out the library! We have several new series you might enjoy.  We also welcome your suggestions.  And to those who have donated books – Thank You!

The children’s book “Silver Pony Ranch” was left in the library.  If this is your book, please contact Donna Casper or Nancy Dykstra.

If you are interested in baptism or child dedication, please contact Pastor Matt.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for August is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  A supplies list is in your mailbox.

Women’s Fellowship Meet & Greet! Speed Dating for Faith Sisters! Ladies, if you’re new to Locust Grove or if you’ve attended a long time, come join us Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm. Bring finger food or snacks.

The next Blood Drive is September 8.  A sign-up sheet to help is on the welcome center by the library.

There will be an Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser for our youth group on September 27.  There will also be a Silent Auction at the same time.  Some of the items for this auction are: a Blue Gate package including 2 meals and concert tickets of your choice, a gift card to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, and a Sturgis Pool basket with swim caps and pool passes (value is over $100).  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Mowing – Week of August 24 – Douglas Hasbrouck; Week of August 31 – Lennis Troyer

Nursery – Today – Sheshenia family; August 31 – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche

Birthday Greetings go to:  9/01 – Steve Riegsecker; 9/04 – Sofia Sheshenia; 9/06 – Doug Hopkins

Anniversary Greetings go to: 9/05 - Jim & Teresa Owsley, Jason & Jenny Troyer; 9/06 – Erv & Phyllis Wickey

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, August 24, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; September 7, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church.

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and 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 Steve Riegsecker.  His triple bypass heart surgery went well.  Continue to pray for healing.

- With Ruth Coblentz.   Her address is 60551 S. Nottawa Rd., PO Box 225, Nottawa, MI  49075.  Ruth was in the hospital recently with pneumonia.  I’m sure she would appreciate your cards and prayers.

- With our friends in Israel.

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