Sunday, February 15, 2004
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
February 15, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Louanne Younts
Chorister – Chris Oswald
Children’s Story – Eva Beeker
Scripture – Ezekiel 3:16-19 – Kelly Franz
Message – “Mission: Possible”– Adam Fellers
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “The Joy and Wonder of Love”
Background Scripture – Song of Songs 2:8-13; 7:10-12; 8:6-7
PLACE ME LIKE A SEAL OVER YOUR HEART, LIKE A SEAL ON YOUR ARM; FOR LOVE IS AS STRONG AS DEATH, ITS JEALOUSY UNYIELDING AS THE GRAVE. IT BURNS LIKE BLAZING FIRE, LIKE A MIGHTY FLAME. Song of Songs 8:6
Evening Service – 6:00
Russ Stauffer from Word Fellowship will be speaking.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Adam & Cathy Fellers
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Feb. 22 – Teresa & Patty Owsley
Jail Service – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 02/08/2004
General Fund $ 2,200.00
Designations total $ 496.00
AM attendance 168
CALENDAR
Wed. Feb. 18, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible/Book Study
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM – MYF Wednesday Connection
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM - Crickets
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM – Marriage Mentoring class downstairs in Rm. 2
Thurs. Feb. 19 – WMSC
Sun. Feb. 22, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church League Basketball at Shipshewana Elementary – Thurs. Feb. 19 – Locust Grove vs. Marion
The February WMSC project is cash for Galilean Children’s Home. Erma Eash will be hostess and Martha Franz will have devotions.
We will be reorganizing the church prayer chain. A sign-up sheet is on the library counter. Only those whose names are on the sheet will be on the new prayer chain. This is the last day to sign up.
If you would like to send cards of encouragement to Emily Franz, her address at her parent’s home is: Emily Franz, c/o James Regnier, 15871 Kristen Lane, Riverview, MI 48192.
JYF – Meet at Bill & Linda Miller’s on Feb. 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM. They will be in charge of the evening. Supper will be provided.
The Michigan Mennonite Bible School Reunion will be April 17-18 at Fairview, MI. All former students and teachers are invited to participate. Former teachers Galen Johns and Homer Yutzy plan to be there. Registration forms are posted on the west bulletin board.
There will be a Refocusing Fellowship Meal at noon on Sunday, Feb. 29. Please plan to attend. Food slips for the meal ingredients are on the end of the mailboxes. Please take one or more. Bring your food items that morning. Thanks. – The Kitchen Committee
David & Lynette Miller have a new address and phone number – 1755 W 635 N, Howe, IN 46746; 260-562-3488.
The vote taken last Sunday regarding disbursement of excess from the 2002-03 church year passed by 95%.
Thanks again to Mike Monson and Monson Tax Service for doing our tax reports.
“I Will Arise” is the theme for Amigo Centre’s Lenten Quiet Days this year. They are partnering with the Hermitage and invite you to take part in a day of reflection either at Amigo on March 3 & 18 or at the Hermitage on March 12 & 23. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 25 – Donna Schrock, Doug Troyer; Feb. 26 – Jayme Bontrager; Feb. 28 – Hezir Araujo
Anniversary Greetings go to: Feb. 24 – Doug & Kristi Troyer
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, Art Eichorn
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); Alesia Bontrager & Terry Walls (Sept. 4, 2004)
- College Students – Paul Mayuiers, Stefanie Patrick, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Hezir & Ann Araujo. Their address is 57594 8th St., Elkhart, IN 46517. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests, activities, and family.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- The annual meeting of the Instituto Biblico Anabautista tutors will be held on Feb. 20-23. Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance as the 22 tutors and staff members plan for activities for the year.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
February 15, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Louanne Younts
Chorister – Chris Oswald
Children’s Story – Eva Beeker
Scripture – Ezekiel 3:16-19 – Kelly Franz
Message – “Mission: Possible”– Adam Fellers
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “The Joy and Wonder of Love”
Background Scripture – Song of Songs 2:8-13; 7:10-12; 8:6-7
PLACE ME LIKE A SEAL OVER YOUR HEART, LIKE A SEAL ON YOUR ARM; FOR LOVE IS AS STRONG AS DEATH, ITS JEALOUSY UNYIELDING AS THE GRAVE. IT BURNS LIKE BLAZING FIRE, LIKE A MIGHTY FLAME. Song of Songs 8:6
Evening Service – 6:00
Russ Stauffer from Word Fellowship will be speaking.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Adam & Cathy Fellers
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Feb. 22 – Teresa & Patty Owsley
Jail Service – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 02/08/2004
General Fund $ 2,200.00
Designations total $ 496.00
AM attendance 168
CALENDAR
Wed. Feb. 18, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible/Book Study
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM – MYF Wednesday Connection
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM - Crickets
Wed. Feb. 18, 6:30 PM – Marriage Mentoring class downstairs in Rm. 2
Thurs. Feb. 19 – WMSC
Sun. Feb. 22, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church League Basketball at Shipshewana Elementary – Thurs. Feb. 19 – Locust Grove vs. Marion
The February WMSC project is cash for Galilean Children’s Home. Erma Eash will be hostess and Martha Franz will have devotions.
We will be reorganizing the church prayer chain. A sign-up sheet is on the library counter. Only those whose names are on the sheet will be on the new prayer chain. This is the last day to sign up.
If you would like to send cards of encouragement to Emily Franz, her address at her parent’s home is: Emily Franz, c/o James Regnier, 15871 Kristen Lane, Riverview, MI 48192.
JYF – Meet at Bill & Linda Miller’s on Feb. 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM. They will be in charge of the evening. Supper will be provided.
The Michigan Mennonite Bible School Reunion will be April 17-18 at Fairview, MI. All former students and teachers are invited to participate. Former teachers Galen Johns and Homer Yutzy plan to be there. Registration forms are posted on the west bulletin board.
There will be a Refocusing Fellowship Meal at noon on Sunday, Feb. 29. Please plan to attend. Food slips for the meal ingredients are on the end of the mailboxes. Please take one or more. Bring your food items that morning. Thanks. – The Kitchen Committee
David & Lynette Miller have a new address and phone number – 1755 W 635 N, Howe, IN 46746; 260-562-3488.
The vote taken last Sunday regarding disbursement of excess from the 2002-03 church year passed by 95%.
Thanks again to Mike Monson and Monson Tax Service for doing our tax reports.
“I Will Arise” is the theme for Amigo Centre’s Lenten Quiet Days this year. They are partnering with the Hermitage and invite you to take part in a day of reflection either at Amigo on March 3 & 18 or at the Hermitage on March 12 & 23. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 25 – Donna Schrock, Doug Troyer; Feb. 26 – Jayme Bontrager; Feb. 28 – Hezir Araujo
Anniversary Greetings go to: Feb. 24 – Doug & Kristi Troyer
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, Art Eichorn
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); Alesia Bontrager & Terry Walls (Sept. 4, 2004)
- College Students – Paul Mayuiers, Stefanie Patrick, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Hezir & Ann Araujo. Their address is 57594 8th St., Elkhart, IN 46517. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests, activities, and family.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- The annual meeting of the Instituto Biblico Anabautista tutors will be held on Feb. 20-23. Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance as the 22 tutors and staff members plan for activities for the year.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
