Wednesday, May 12, 2004
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
May 9, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Ben Younts
Chorister – Dave Shank
Scripture – John 13:31-35 – Brenda Blucker
Message – “The Blessing”– John Troyer
Staffing Vote Report and Survey – Richard Oswald
Parent/Child Dedication – Cody & Blair Gautsche with Isabella, Kevin & Tangi Rumsey with Alden
Special Music - Crickets
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Who Is Worthy?”
Background Scripture – Revelation 4--5
IN A LOUD VOICE THEY SANG: “WORTHY IS THE LAMB, WHO WAS SLAIN, TO RECEIVE POWER AND WEALTH AND WISDOM AND STRENGTH AND HONOR AND GLORY AND PRAISE!” Rev. 5:12
Evening Service –
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – John & Evelyn Blucker, LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
Nursery Staff – Karis and Tiffany Eicher; May 16 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
Jail Service – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 05/02/2004
General Fund $ 3,048.00
Designations total $ 213.50 which includes the special offering for the Gospel Echoes ($148.00 plus a check written directly to them for $50.)
AM attendance 185
CALENDAR
Wed. May 12, 6:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Fri. & Sat. May 14 & 15 – Refocusing/Leadership Retreat
Sun. May 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 16, 9:30 AM – Timothy Burkholder
Sat. May 22, 6:00 PM – Home Improvement at Sam & Mattie’s
Sun.-Thurs., June 13-17 – Summer Bible School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church office will close at 3:30 PM this Thursday, May 13.
Results from the vote taken last Sunday – Director of Worship passed (77.7%); Church Administrator did not pass (73.9%).
The next WMSC meeting will be May 20. Mary Miller will be the hostess and Erma Eash will have devotions. The project is health kits for MCC. We have received a lot of kits so far but MCC could use a lot more because their supply is drastically depleted. All the help you can give them will be greatly appreciated. Help yourself to the bags in the fellowship hall.
WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE, Ft. Wayne, IN, July 15-16, 2005 – There have been 40 tickets reserved that will be sold on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve your ticket, let Janell Lederman know. Payment will be due next Feb. or March, 2005. There have already been more than 5000 tickets sold!
Congratulations to our college graduates: John Nunemaker on May 2 from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. Are there others?
Harry Troyer’s granddaughter Gracie has cerebral palsy. (Gracie is the daughter of Becky Troyer Bowen.) Harry will be riding in a bike-a-thon on May 15 in Tennessee to raise funds for some of Gracie’s medical expenses. Anyone wishing to sponsor him may sign up on the sheet on the library counter. If you have any questions, talk to Marv Schwartz.
A certificate of recognition to Locust Grove from Thurston Woods Village is posted on the west bulletin board.
Saturday, May 22 at 6:00 PM – Home Improvement Year-End Cook-out at Sam & Mattie’s cabin – Sam and Bill will be fixing their special golden glow chicken. Bring a dish to pass, table service and lawn chairs. Children are welcome.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
Amigo Centre has summer staff positions open and needs your help in finding suitable candidates for these positions. A list is posted on the west bulletin board. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Birthday Greetings go to: May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 22 – Bertha Bontrager, Erin Schwartz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 17-23.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, 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 – Mark Martin & Carrie Younts (May 21, 2004); 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 – Monica Lederman, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Glen Borntreger and his daughters Carissa (12) and MaKayla (7). Their address is 62067 Wahl Road, 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.
- Helen and Rudy Baergen ask prayer for guidance for the Mennonite Seminary in Bogota, Colombia, in the process of developing a new two-year leadership preparation program, together with JustaPaz (peace and justice center) and Mencoldes (relief/development agency).
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
May 9, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Ben Younts
Chorister – Dave Shank
Scripture – John 13:31-35 – Brenda Blucker
Message – “The Blessing”– John Troyer
Staffing Vote Report and Survey – Richard Oswald
Parent/Child Dedication – Cody & Blair Gautsche with Isabella, Kevin & Tangi Rumsey with Alden
Special Music - Crickets
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Who Is Worthy?”
Background Scripture – Revelation 4--5
IN A LOUD VOICE THEY SANG: “WORTHY IS THE LAMB, WHO WAS SLAIN, TO RECEIVE POWER AND WEALTH AND WISDOM AND STRENGTH AND HONOR AND GLORY AND PRAISE!” Rev. 5:12
Evening Service –
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – John & Evelyn Blucker, LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
Nursery Staff – Karis and Tiffany Eicher; May 16 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
Jail Service – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 05/02/2004
General Fund $ 3,048.00
Designations total $ 213.50 which includes the special offering for the Gospel Echoes ($148.00 plus a check written directly to them for $50.)
AM attendance 185
CALENDAR
Wed. May 12, 6:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Fri. & Sat. May 14 & 15 – Refocusing/Leadership Retreat
Sun. May 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 16, 9:30 AM – Timothy Burkholder
Sat. May 22, 6:00 PM – Home Improvement at Sam & Mattie’s
Sun.-Thurs., June 13-17 – Summer Bible School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church office will close at 3:30 PM this Thursday, May 13.
Results from the vote taken last Sunday – Director of Worship passed (77.7%); Church Administrator did not pass (73.9%).
The next WMSC meeting will be May 20. Mary Miller will be the hostess and Erma Eash will have devotions. The project is health kits for MCC. We have received a lot of kits so far but MCC could use a lot more because their supply is drastically depleted. All the help you can give them will be greatly appreciated. Help yourself to the bags in the fellowship hall.
WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE, Ft. Wayne, IN, July 15-16, 2005 – There have been 40 tickets reserved that will be sold on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve your ticket, let Janell Lederman know. Payment will be due next Feb. or March, 2005. There have already been more than 5000 tickets sold!
Congratulations to our college graduates: John Nunemaker on May 2 from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. Are there others?
Harry Troyer’s granddaughter Gracie has cerebral palsy. (Gracie is the daughter of Becky Troyer Bowen.) Harry will be riding in a bike-a-thon on May 15 in Tennessee to raise funds for some of Gracie’s medical expenses. Anyone wishing to sponsor him may sign up on the sheet on the library counter. If you have any questions, talk to Marv Schwartz.
A certificate of recognition to Locust Grove from Thurston Woods Village is posted on the west bulletin board.
Saturday, May 22 at 6:00 PM – Home Improvement Year-End Cook-out at Sam & Mattie’s cabin – Sam and Bill will be fixing their special golden glow chicken. Bring a dish to pass, table service and lawn chairs. Children are welcome.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
Amigo Centre has summer staff positions open and needs your help in finding suitable candidates for these positions. A list is posted on the west bulletin board. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Birthday Greetings go to: May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 22 – Bertha Bontrager, Erin Schwartz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 17-23.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, 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 – Mark Martin & Carrie Younts (May 21, 2004); 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 – Monica Lederman, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Glen Borntreger and his daughters Carissa (12) and MaKayla (7). Their address is 62067 Wahl Road, 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.
- Helen and Rudy Baergen ask prayer for guidance for the Mennonite Seminary in Bogota, Colombia, in the process of developing a new two-year leadership preparation program, together with JustaPaz (peace and justice center) and Mencoldes (relief/development agency).
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
Sunday, May 09, 2004
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
May 9, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Ben Younts
Chorister – Dave Shank
Scripture – John 13:31-35 – Brenda Blucker
Message – “The Blessing”– John Troyer
Staffing Vote Report and Survey – Richard Oswald
Parent/Child Dedication – Cody & Blair Gautsche with Isabella, Kevin & Tangi Rumsey with Alden
Special Music - Crickets
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Who Is Worthy?”
Background Scripture – Revelation 4--5
IN A LOUD VOICE THEY SANG: “WORTHY IS THE LAMB, WHO WAS SLAIN, TO RECEIVE POWER AND WEALTH AND WISDOM AND STRENGTH AND HONOR AND GLORY AND PRAISE!” Rev. 5:12
Evening Service –
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – John & Evelyn Blucker, LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
Nursery Staff – Karis and Tiffany Eicher; May 16 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
Jail Service – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 05/02/2004
General Fund $ 3,048.00
Designations total $ 213.50 which includes the special offering for the Gospel Echoes ($148.00 plus a check written directly to them for $50.)
AM attendance 185
CALENDAR
Wed. May 12, 6:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Fri. & Sat. May 14 & 15 – Refocusing/Leadership Retreat
Sun. May 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 16, 9:30 AM – Timothy Burkholder
Sat. May 22, 6:00 PM – Home Improvement at Sam & Mattie’s
Sun.-Thurs., June 13-17 – Summer Bible School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church office will close at 3:30 PM this Thursday, May 13.
Results from the vote taken last Sunday – Director of Worship passed (77.7%); Church Administrator did not pass (73.9%).
The next WMSC meeting will be May 20. Mary Miller will be the hostess and Erma Eash will have devotions. The project is health kits for MCC. We have received a lot of kits so far but MCC could use a lot more because their supply is drastically depleted. All the help you can give them will be greatly appreciated. Help yourself to the bags in the fellowship hall.
WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE, Ft. Wayne, IN, July 15-16, 2005 – There have been 40 tickets reserved that will be sold on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve your ticket, let Janell Lederman know. Payment will be due next Feb. or March, 2005. There have already been more than 5000 tickets sold!
Congratulations to our college graduates: John Nunemaker on May 2 from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. Are there others?
Harry Troyer’s granddaughter Gracie has cerebral palsy. (Gracie is the daughter of Becky Troyer Bowen.) Harry will be riding in a bike-a-thon on May 15 in Tennessee to raise funds for some of Gracie’s medical expenses. Anyone wishing to sponsor him may sign up on the sheet on the library counter. If you have any questions, talk to Marv Schwartz.
A certificate of recognition to Locust Grove from Thurston Woods Village is posted on the west bulletin board.
Saturday, May 22 at 6:00 PM – Home Improvement Year-End Cook-out at Sam & Mattie’s cabin – Sam and Bill will be fixing their special golden glow chicken. Bring a dish to pass, table service and lawn chairs. Children are welcome.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
Amigo Centre has summer staff positions open and needs your help in finding suitable candidates for these positions. A list is posted on the west bulletin board. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Birthday Greetings go to: May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 22 – Bertha Bontrager, Erin Schwartz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 17-23.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, 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 – Mark Martin & Carrie Younts (May 21, 2004); 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 – Monica Lederman, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Glen Borntreger and his daughters Carissa (12) and MaKayla (7). Their address is 62067 Wahl Road, 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.
- Helen and Rudy Baergen ask prayer for guidance for the Mennonite Seminary in Bogota, Colombia, in the process of developing a new two-year leadership preparation program, together with JustaPaz (peace and justice center) and Mencoldes (relief/development agency).
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
May 9, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Ben Younts
Chorister – Dave Shank
Scripture – John 13:31-35 – Brenda Blucker
Message – “The Blessing”– John Troyer
Staffing Vote Report and Survey – Richard Oswald
Parent/Child Dedication – Cody & Blair Gautsche with Isabella, Kevin & Tangi Rumsey with Alden
Special Music - Crickets
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Who Is Worthy?”
Background Scripture – Revelation 4--5
IN A LOUD VOICE THEY SANG: “WORTHY IS THE LAMB, WHO WAS SLAIN, TO RECEIVE POWER AND WEALTH AND WISDOM AND STRENGTH AND HONOR AND GLORY AND PRAISE!” Rev. 5:12
Evening Service –
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – John & Evelyn Blucker, LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
Nursery Staff – Karis and Tiffany Eicher; May 16 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
Jail Service – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 05/02/2004
General Fund $ 3,048.00
Designations total $ 213.50 which includes the special offering for the Gospel Echoes ($148.00 plus a check written directly to them for $50.)
AM attendance 185
CALENDAR
Wed. May 12, 6:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Fri. & Sat. May 14 & 15 – Refocusing/Leadership Retreat
Sun. May 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 16, 9:30 AM – Timothy Burkholder
Sat. May 22, 6:00 PM – Home Improvement at Sam & Mattie’s
Sun.-Thurs., June 13-17 – Summer Bible School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church office will close at 3:30 PM this Thursday, May 13.
Results from the vote taken last Sunday – Director of Worship passed (77.7%); Church Administrator did not pass (73.9%).
The next WMSC meeting will be May 20. Mary Miller will be the hostess and Erma Eash will have devotions. The project is health kits for MCC. We have received a lot of kits so far but MCC could use a lot more because their supply is drastically depleted. All the help you can give them will be greatly appreciated. Help yourself to the bags in the fellowship hall.
WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE, Ft. Wayne, IN, July 15-16, 2005 – There have been 40 tickets reserved that will be sold on a first come/first serve basis. If you would like to reserve your ticket, let Janell Lederman know. Payment will be due next Feb. or March, 2005. There have already been more than 5000 tickets sold!
Congratulations to our college graduates: John Nunemaker on May 2 from Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. Are there others?
Harry Troyer’s granddaughter Gracie has cerebral palsy. (Gracie is the daughter of Becky Troyer Bowen.) Harry will be riding in a bike-a-thon on May 15 in Tennessee to raise funds for some of Gracie’s medical expenses. Anyone wishing to sponsor him may sign up on the sheet on the library counter. If you have any questions, talk to Marv Schwartz.
A certificate of recognition to Locust Grove from Thurston Woods Village is posted on the west bulletin board.
Saturday, May 22 at 6:00 PM – Home Improvement Year-End Cook-out at Sam & Mattie’s cabin – Sam and Bill will be fixing their special golden glow chicken. Bring a dish to pass, table service and lawn chairs. Children are welcome.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
Amigo Centre has summer staff positions open and needs your help in finding suitable candidates for these positions. A list is posted on the west bulletin board. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Birthday Greetings go to: May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 22 – Bertha Bontrager, Erin Schwartz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 17-23.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, 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 – Mark Martin & Carrie Younts (May 21, 2004); 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 – Monica Lederman, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Glen Borntreger and his daughters Carissa (12) and MaKayla (7). Their address is 62067 Wahl Road, 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.
- Helen and Rudy Baergen ask prayer for guidance for the Mennonite Seminary in Bogota, Colombia, in the process of developing a new two-year leadership preparation program, together with JustaPaz (peace and justice center) and Mencoldes (relief/development agency).
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
