Sunday, January 04, 2004
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
January 4, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Greg Blucker
Chorister – Kim Schwartz
Children’s Story – Drama Team
Reading – Gerri Schwartz
Message – “Kingmaker” – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Holding Firm in Suffering”
Background Scripture – Job 1:1--2:10
“SHALL WE ACCEPT GOOD FROM GOD, AND NOT TROUBLE?” IN ALL THIS, JOB DID NOT SIN IN WHAT HE SAID. Job 2:10
Evening Service – 6:00
Time of reflection over the past year
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brian, Nick and Courtney Troyer
Nursery Staff – Kurt & Kelly Franz; Jan. 11 – Mark & Debi Schrock
Jail Service –
Offerings & Attendance - 12/28/2003
General Fund $ 2,364.00
Designations total $ 69.56
AM attendance 154
CALENDAR
Wed. Jan. 7, 7:00 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Thurs. Jan. 8, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Donna Schrock’s
Sun. Jan. 11, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 11, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Tues. Jan. 13, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 14, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church League Basketball at Shipshewana Elementary – Thurs. Jan. 8 @7:00 PM – Locust Grove vs Emma 2
The time is here to let your secret prayer partner know who has been praying for her. Also, the sign-up sheet for Prayer Partners for the 2004 year is on the library counter. If you have any questions, talk to Carolyn Gautsche.
Offering envelopes for 2004 are in your church mailboxes. Please start using them today. If you didn’t receive a set of envelopes and would like one, please see Fran Eichorn, our church treasurer. If you got a set of envelopes and don’t want them, please give them to Fran or to Beth Miller.
We are now accepting donations for the new electronic piano. You can designate to the “piano fund” through the offering. Please mark your envelopes clearly. Talk to Pastor John or Bill Lederman if you have any questions.
“I want to thank the ‘Locust Grove Supportive Care’ for all the interesting and encouraging letters sent my way this past year. Also, thanks to those who gave gifts, cards, and prayers. God bless you for your kindness. Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!” – Mary Carpenter
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 13 – Bob Schrock, Pam Keeslar; Jan. 14 – Donna Gautsche; Jan. 15 – Colleen Neff, Myah Troyer; Jan. 17 – Rin Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 13 – Jeff & Nikki Coney
Ministers: All who are a part of this body Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Office Staff: Beth Miller Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM-Noon
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Mattie C. Miller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Shelly Kindig, Betty Andersohn, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Angie Litwiller
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004)
- College Students – Danielle Curey, Rachel Eichorn, Marty King
- This week pray for Marvin & Betty Yoder. Their address is 26215 Spring Creek Road, Mendon, MI 49072. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Mennonite Church Transformation Process
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- God’s will to be done in the hearts of our government leaders and leaders around the world.
- Pray for Jose Luis Vazquez, a new tutor for the Instituto Biblico Anabautista study center at First Mennonite Church, Brooklyn, New York. May God give him wisdom, energy and guidance as he begins this ministry.
Action Notes from Sermon
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29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
January 4, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Greg Blucker
Chorister – Kim Schwartz
Children’s Story – Drama Team
Reading – Gerri Schwartz
Message – “Kingmaker” – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Holding Firm in Suffering”
Background Scripture – Job 1:1--2:10
“SHALL WE ACCEPT GOOD FROM GOD, AND NOT TROUBLE?” IN ALL THIS, JOB DID NOT SIN IN WHAT HE SAID. Job 2:10
Evening Service – 6:00
Time of reflection over the past year
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brian, Nick and Courtney Troyer
Nursery Staff – Kurt & Kelly Franz; Jan. 11 – Mark & Debi Schrock
Jail Service –
Offerings & Attendance - 12/28/2003
General Fund $ 2,364.00
Designations total $ 69.56
AM attendance 154
CALENDAR
Wed. Jan. 7, 7:00 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Thurs. Jan. 8, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Donna Schrock’s
Sun. Jan. 11, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 11, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Tues. Jan. 13, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 14, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church League Basketball at Shipshewana Elementary – Thurs. Jan. 8 @7:00 PM – Locust Grove vs Emma 2
The time is here to let your secret prayer partner know who has been praying for her. Also, the sign-up sheet for Prayer Partners for the 2004 year is on the library counter. If you have any questions, talk to Carolyn Gautsche.
Offering envelopes for 2004 are in your church mailboxes. Please start using them today. If you didn’t receive a set of envelopes and would like one, please see Fran Eichorn, our church treasurer. If you got a set of envelopes and don’t want them, please give them to Fran or to Beth Miller.
We are now accepting donations for the new electronic piano. You can designate to the “piano fund” through the offering. Please mark your envelopes clearly. Talk to Pastor John or Bill Lederman if you have any questions.
“I want to thank the ‘Locust Grove Supportive Care’ for all the interesting and encouraging letters sent my way this past year. Also, thanks to those who gave gifts, cards, and prayers. God bless you for your kindness. Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!” – Mary Carpenter
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 13 – Bob Schrock, Pam Keeslar; Jan. 14 – Donna Gautsche; Jan. 15 – Colleen Neff, Myah Troyer; Jan. 17 – Rin Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 13 – Jeff & Nikki Coney
Ministers: All who are a part of this body Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Office Staff: Beth Miller Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM-Noon
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Mattie C. Miller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Shelly Kindig, Betty Andersohn, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Angie Litwiller
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004)
- College Students – Danielle Curey, Rachel Eichorn, Marty King
- This week pray for Marvin & Betty Yoder. Their address is 26215 Spring Creek Road, Mendon, MI 49072. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Mennonite Church Transformation Process
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- God’s will to be done in the hearts of our government leaders and leaders around the world.
- Pray for Jose Luis Vazquez, a new tutor for the Instituto Biblico Anabautista study center at First Mennonite Church, Brooklyn, New York. May God give him wisdom, energy and guidance as he begins this ministry.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
