Sunday, March 21, 2004
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
March 21, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Adam Fellers
Chorister – Chris Oswald
Scripture – 2 Cor. 5:16-21 –Sheila Troyer
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Message – “Welcomed by Jesus”– John Troyer
Elder Lot – Rich Oswald
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Praying During Tough Times”
Background Scripture – Matthew 26:36-50
MY FATHER, IF IT IS POSSIBLE, MAY THIS CUP BE TAKEN FROM ME. YET NOT AS I WILL, BUT AS YOU WILL. Matthew 26:39
Evening Service –
Clint Zehr from New Covenant Fellowship will be our speaker.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Jim & Faith Carpenter, Lennis & Nancy Troyer
Nursery Staff – Ben & Nickie Younts; Mar. 28 – Charlie & Stef Patrick
Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 03/14/2004
General Fund $ 2,435.00
Designations total $ 315.00
AM attendance 171
CALENDAR
Today, Noon – MYF Fundraiser Meal
Tonight, 6:30 PM – Marriage Mentoring at the church
Wed. Mar. 24, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Mar. 24, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible/Book Study
Wed. Mar. 24, 6:30 PM – MYF Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 24, 6:30 PM - Crickets
Fri. & Sat. Mar. 26 & 27 – Women of Faith Conference in Ft. Wayne
Sun. Mar. 28, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Mar. 28, 6:00 PM – YFC Fully Alive Choir
Mon. Mar. 29, 6:30 PM – Baby Shower for Tangi Rumsey
Sun. Apr. 4, 9:30 AM – Installation Service for Jim & Faith Carpenter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Tangi Rumsey on Monday, Mar. 29 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
There will be a special offering today for the Mennonite college tuition matching program. If you have any questions, see Gerri Schwartz.
MYF FUNDRAISER MEAL and BAKE SALE – TODAY – The MYF will be serving the noon meal (spaghetti dinner) and offering homemade baked goods afterwards. We invite you to stay and show support to the youth. We are working for our trip this summer.
Chad & Carmen Miller have requested that their membership be transferred to Harrisonburg Mennonite Church. If you have any comments or concerns regarding this, please talk to Pastor John this week.
Congratulations to Richard & Marjana Tribble on the safe arrival of their newest grandchild! Payton Charles was born on March 18 to Ryan & Rachel Tribble. He weighed 7 lb 9 oz. What a precious little bundle of joy!
Ladies – The Shore Menn. Women’s Sewing Circle invites you to their “Guest Day” on April 13 starting at 8:30 AM. A flyer with more details is posted on the west bulletin board. If the weather is inclement and the Westview Schools are canceled, the meeting will not be held.
Another invitation to our ladies comes from the women of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. They are inviting you to their annual Lenten Breakfast on Apr. 7 at 9:30 AM in the church fellowship hall. The price is $5.00. Lorraine Stuart will be the guest speaker. Reservations need to be made by March 31. Call 651-5990.
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan or to continue your subscription, please contact Jim or Faith Carpenter by Mar. 28. Subscriptions are $29 per year.
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The “Fully Alive” youth choir will be here next Sunday evening. We want to support the local youth and this was the only night they could come give us a program.
“Thanks so much for cards, prayers, phone calls, visits, and food brought to our home during the last several weeks. We love you all.” – John & Evelyn Blucker
All ladies who are attending the Women of Faith Conference in Ft. Wayne this next weekend are to meet with Janell Lederman today between church and Sunday School to get your tickets and directions for the Conference.
The second “Guess Who’s Coming to Supper?” is coming up soon. Mark your calendars for Apr. 4 at 6:00 PM. Fliers have been placed in the mailboxes with extras on the library counter. Please return your form by Mar. 28. If you have questions, please contact Sheila Troyer at 659-4808.
Mennonite Mission Network has two immediate openings: 1) a full-time PC technician to provide PC support and user training in the Elkhart office, and 2) a finance assistant to work 24-40 hours a week to process contributions and other accounting transactions. More information is posted on the west bulletin board.
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 31 – Sylvanus Yoder; Apr. 1 – Lois Mayuiers; Apr. 2 – Greg King; Apr. 3 – John Sies, Emily Franz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 29-Apr. 4.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, 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); Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004)
- College Students – Matt Schwartz, Steve Schwartz, Tobey Schwartz
- This week pray for Rick & Doris Bogen and their daughter Sara (17). Their address is 22335 Roys Rd., Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Pray for the Burgos Mennonite Church in Spain as it seeks resources for renovating their storefront meeting hall. They would like to build a more welcoming façade and entrance and add an office for the pastor. Mission workers Connie & Dennis Byler are involved in this congregation.
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
March 21, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Adam Fellers
Chorister – Chris Oswald
Scripture – 2 Cor. 5:16-21 –Sheila Troyer
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Message – “Welcomed by Jesus”– John Troyer
Elder Lot – Rich Oswald
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Praying During Tough Times”
Background Scripture – Matthew 26:36-50
MY FATHER, IF IT IS POSSIBLE, MAY THIS CUP BE TAKEN FROM ME. YET NOT AS I WILL, BUT AS YOU WILL. Matthew 26:39
Evening Service –
Clint Zehr from New Covenant Fellowship will be our speaker.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Jim & Faith Carpenter, Lennis & Nancy Troyer
Nursery Staff – Ben & Nickie Younts; Mar. 28 – Charlie & Stef Patrick
Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 03/14/2004
General Fund $ 2,435.00
Designations total $ 315.00
AM attendance 171
CALENDAR
Today, Noon – MYF Fundraiser Meal
Tonight, 6:30 PM – Marriage Mentoring at the church
Wed. Mar. 24, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Mar. 24, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible/Book Study
Wed. Mar. 24, 6:30 PM – MYF Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 24, 6:30 PM - Crickets
Fri. & Sat. Mar. 26 & 27 – Women of Faith Conference in Ft. Wayne
Sun. Mar. 28, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Mar. 28, 6:00 PM – YFC Fully Alive Choir
Mon. Mar. 29, 6:30 PM – Baby Shower for Tangi Rumsey
Sun. Apr. 4, 9:30 AM – Installation Service for Jim & Faith Carpenter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Tangi Rumsey on Monday, Mar. 29 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
There will be a special offering today for the Mennonite college tuition matching program. If you have any questions, see Gerri Schwartz.
MYF FUNDRAISER MEAL and BAKE SALE – TODAY – The MYF will be serving the noon meal (spaghetti dinner) and offering homemade baked goods afterwards. We invite you to stay and show support to the youth. We are working for our trip this summer.
Chad & Carmen Miller have requested that their membership be transferred to Harrisonburg Mennonite Church. If you have any comments or concerns regarding this, please talk to Pastor John this week.
Congratulations to Richard & Marjana Tribble on the safe arrival of their newest grandchild! Payton Charles was born on March 18 to Ryan & Rachel Tribble. He weighed 7 lb 9 oz. What a precious little bundle of joy!
Ladies – The Shore Menn. Women’s Sewing Circle invites you to their “Guest Day” on April 13 starting at 8:30 AM. A flyer with more details is posted on the west bulletin board. If the weather is inclement and the Westview Schools are canceled, the meeting will not be held.
Another invitation to our ladies comes from the women of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. They are inviting you to their annual Lenten Breakfast on Apr. 7 at 9:30 AM in the church fellowship hall. The price is $5.00. Lorraine Stuart will be the guest speaker. Reservations need to be made by March 31. Call 651-5990.
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan or to continue your subscription, please contact Jim or Faith Carpenter by Mar. 28. Subscriptions are $29 per year.
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The “Fully Alive” youth choir will be here next Sunday evening. We want to support the local youth and this was the only night they could come give us a program.
“Thanks so much for cards, prayers, phone calls, visits, and food brought to our home during the last several weeks. We love you all.” – John & Evelyn Blucker
All ladies who are attending the Women of Faith Conference in Ft. Wayne this next weekend are to meet with Janell Lederman today between church and Sunday School to get your tickets and directions for the Conference.
The second “Guess Who’s Coming to Supper?” is coming up soon. Mark your calendars for Apr. 4 at 6:00 PM. Fliers have been placed in the mailboxes with extras on the library counter. Please return your form by Mar. 28. If you have questions, please contact Sheila Troyer at 659-4808.
Mennonite Mission Network has two immediate openings: 1) a full-time PC technician to provide PC support and user training in the Elkhart office, and 2) a finance assistant to work 24-40 hours a week to process contributions and other accounting transactions. More information is posted on the west bulletin board.
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 31 – Sylvanus Yoder; Apr. 1 – Lois Mayuiers; Apr. 2 – Greg King; Apr. 3 – John Sies, Emily Franz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 29-Apr. 4.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, 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); Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004)
- College Students – Matt Schwartz, Steve Schwartz, Tobey Schwartz
- This week pray for Rick & Doris Bogen and their daughter Sara (17). Their address is 22335 Roys Rd., Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Pray for the Burgos Mennonite Church in Spain as it seeks resources for renovating their storefront meeting hall. They would like to build a more welcoming façade and entrance and add an office for the pastor. Mission workers Connie & Dennis Byler are involved in this congregation.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
