Sunday, August 15, 2004
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. We would love to have you join us for Sunday school following the worship time. Sunday school is an important step in making further connections with a smaller group of people. Ask for help if you have any questions or need more information about our church.
August 15, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
To be announced
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Greg & Carolyn Gautsche, Clint Gautsche and Jenny Kregger
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz; Greg Blucker, elder-elect
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon.
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 08/08/2004
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 659-1866
Transitional Administrator: Paul Woods
Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
General Fund $ 1,874.25
Designations total $ 543.37 which includes the special offering for Amigo Centre ($497.01)
AM attendance 135
CALENDAR
Sun. Aug. 22, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Aug. 22, 3:00 PM – MYF trip to Formula K Fun Park
Sun. Aug. 22, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Wed. Aug. 25 – Parents’ Meeting
Sat. Aug. 28 – MYF Fundraiser
Sat. Aug. 28 – JYF trip to Michigan Adventure
Sun. Aug. 29, 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Saturday, Aug. 28, the MYF Youth Core will be running a Nelson’s port-a-pit fundraiser. Purchase your tickets now.
You are invited to join New Covenant Christian Fellowship in celebrating their 50-Year Anniversary today at 2:30 PM.
There will be a congregational meeting on Aug. 29 at 6:00 PM. The agenda is in your mailbox today.
John & Sheila Troyer are excited to announce the referral of their daughter, Amanda FuHong Troyer, born Nov. 26, 2003. They expect to be traveling in late September, early October to get her in China. If you want more updates or details, talk to one of them or go to www.troyernet.com.
Starting today, children are asked to stay upstairs during fellowship time between church and Sunday school until the lights flash in the fellowship hall. Children, parents and other adults are asked to help each other follow through on this guideline.
On Aug. 25, there will be a meeting for parents of all 3-12 graders. In that meeting we will introduce you to plans for youth ministry at Locust Grove. We are making some structural changes and will also introduce you to the new sponsors for the different groups. One of the most significant changes will be the development of a program for 3-5 graders. Please reserve that evening on your calendar and more details will be coming soon.
It is time to save for the Marriage Retreat, Feb. 18-20, 2005. Mark your calendars and begin saving by making a designation to “Marriage Retreat” through your offering.
The AMBS Cooperative Childcare program is seeking a daycare teacher to begin Sept. 7. More information is on the west bulletin board.
JYF Events: Aug. 28 - Year-end trip to Michigan Adventure in Muskegon. Leave the church at 8:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM
Sept. 12 – Harvest Party at Doug & Kim Schwartz’s; 5:30-8:00 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
MYF Events: Aug. 22, 3:00 PM – Youth Core meeting at the church to go to Formula K Fun Park in Mattawan. Bring money for supper at McDonalds and optional money for the park. You will have 3 rides provided by the Youth Core.
Aug. 28, 9:30 AM – Meet at Post Net parking lot for chicken fundraiser sale.
Birthday Greetings go to: Aug. 23 – Larry Bontrager; Aug. 25 – Lloyd Schrock, Rachel Eichorn; Aug. 26 – Evelyn Blucker; Aug. 27 – Edna Mullett; Aug. 28 – Greg Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 23 – Charlie & Stefanie Parker
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, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Angie Litwiller, Art Eichorn, Florence Wickey
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Alesia Bontrager & Terry Walls (Sept. 4, 2004); Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- College Students – Monica Lederman
- This week pray for Adam & Cathy Fellers and their children Abby (5) and Isaiah (4). Their address is 29251 Marsh 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.
- Pray for new Mennonite Voluntary Service participants as they begin new assignments in various communities following orientation Aug. 16-20. May God give them love for the people they serve.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. We would love to have you join us for Sunday school following the worship time. Sunday school is an important step in making further connections with a smaller group of people. Ask for help if you have any questions or need more information about our church.
August 15, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
To be announced
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Greg & Carolyn Gautsche, Clint Gautsche and Jenny Kregger
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz; Greg Blucker, elder-elect
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon.
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 08/08/2004
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 659-1866
Transitional Administrator: Paul Woods
Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
General Fund $ 1,874.25
Designations total $ 543.37 which includes the special offering for Amigo Centre ($497.01)
AM attendance 135
CALENDAR
Sun. Aug. 22, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Aug. 22, 3:00 PM – MYF trip to Formula K Fun Park
Sun. Aug. 22, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Wed. Aug. 25 – Parents’ Meeting
Sat. Aug. 28 – MYF Fundraiser
Sat. Aug. 28 – JYF trip to Michigan Adventure
Sun. Aug. 29, 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Saturday, Aug. 28, the MYF Youth Core will be running a Nelson’s port-a-pit fundraiser. Purchase your tickets now.
You are invited to join New Covenant Christian Fellowship in celebrating their 50-Year Anniversary today at 2:30 PM.
There will be a congregational meeting on Aug. 29 at 6:00 PM. The agenda is in your mailbox today.
John & Sheila Troyer are excited to announce the referral of their daughter, Amanda FuHong Troyer, born Nov. 26, 2003. They expect to be traveling in late September, early October to get her in China. If you want more updates or details, talk to one of them or go to www.troyernet.com.
Starting today, children are asked to stay upstairs during fellowship time between church and Sunday school until the lights flash in the fellowship hall. Children, parents and other adults are asked to help each other follow through on this guideline.
On Aug. 25, there will be a meeting for parents of all 3-12 graders. In that meeting we will introduce you to plans for youth ministry at Locust Grove. We are making some structural changes and will also introduce you to the new sponsors for the different groups. One of the most significant changes will be the development of a program for 3-5 graders. Please reserve that evening on your calendar and more details will be coming soon.
It is time to save for the Marriage Retreat, Feb. 18-20, 2005. Mark your calendars and begin saving by making a designation to “Marriage Retreat” through your offering.
The AMBS Cooperative Childcare program is seeking a daycare teacher to begin Sept. 7. More information is on the west bulletin board.
JYF Events: Aug. 28 - Year-end trip to Michigan Adventure in Muskegon. Leave the church at 8:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM
Sept. 12 – Harvest Party at Doug & Kim Schwartz’s; 5:30-8:00 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
MYF Events: Aug. 22, 3:00 PM – Youth Core meeting at the church to go to Formula K Fun Park in Mattawan. Bring money for supper at McDonalds and optional money for the park. You will have 3 rides provided by the Youth Core.
Aug. 28, 9:30 AM – Meet at Post Net parking lot for chicken fundraiser sale.
Birthday Greetings go to: Aug. 23 – Larry Bontrager; Aug. 25 – Lloyd Schrock, Rachel Eichorn; Aug. 26 – Evelyn Blucker; Aug. 27 – Edna Mullett; Aug. 28 – Greg Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 23 – Charlie & Stefanie Parker
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, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Angie Litwiller, Art Eichorn, Florence Wickey
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Alesia Bontrager & Terry Walls (Sept. 4, 2004); Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- College Students – Monica Lederman
- This week pray for Adam & Cathy Fellers and their children Abby (5) and Isaiah (4). Their address is 29251 Marsh 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.
- Pray for new Mennonite Voluntary Service participants as they begin new assignments in various communities following orientation Aug. 16-20. May God give them love for the people they serve.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
