Sunday, October 17, 2004
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
October 17, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Continue in what you have firmly believed. 2 Tim. 3:14
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to worship and Prayer—Mattie Miller
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Bryan Barnes, Ryan Brimmer, Cathy Fellers, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Merlin Mullett, Bob Schrock, Kim Schwartz
Hearing God’s Word
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Children’s Message – Chris Barnes, Cathy Fellers, Marty King
Scripture Reading – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 – Marvin Yoder
Prayer – Mattie Miller
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response - #327 – Great is Thy Faithfulness – Kim Schwartz
Celebrating God’s Work
Offering – Mattie Miller
Hymn – #322 – My Jesus I Love Thee – Kim Schwartz
Announcements, Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Praise Songs - Worship Team
Going Forth Into God’s Service
Benediction – John Troyer
Postlude – Worship Team
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
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.
Evening Service – Guess Who’s Coming to Supper
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Lloyd & Sharon Schrock; Mark & Debi Schrock, Gabe, Kalee and Ethan
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon.
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 10/10/2004
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 $ 3,447.23
Designations $ 20.00
AM attendance 156
CALENDAR
Today, Noon – Marriage Retreat Fundraiser Hog Roast
Wed., Oct. 20, 5:30 PM – Worship Team Practice
Wed., Oct. 20, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connect. Soup & Sandwich
Wed., Oct. 20, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Wed., Oct. 20, 7:30 PM – Elder Meeting
Thurs. Oct. 21 - WMSC
Thurs. Oct. 21, 6-9:00 PM – WMSC II
Thurs. Oct. 21, 6:30 PM – Jail Ministry Banquet at Calvary Chapel
Sat. Oct. 23, 1-6:00 PM – MYF in Middlebury
Sat. Oct. 23, 6:00 PM – Home Improvement at Sam & Mattie Miller’s
Sun. Oct. 24, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun., Oct. 24, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Thank You Mystery Supper at Mullet’s
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is Pastor Appreciation Month. Please let our pastor know how much you appreciate him.
The next Scrapbook Night will be Friday, Nov. 5 in the fellowship hall.
Next Sunday we’ll be voting on the approval of Bill Lederman as our church administrator. The elders have approved his selection and are bringing the vote to the congregation. We’ll be voting during the morning service on Sunday, Oct. 24. An information sheet on Bill is in your mailbox today.
The next WMSC meeting will be Oct. 21. Erma Eash will be hostess and Emily Franz will have devotions. The October project is Christmas boxes.
WMSC II will be on Oct. 21 from 6-9:00 PM.
The Jail Ministry Banquet will be Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 PM at Calvary Chapel north of Sturgis.
The delicious Hog Roast luncheon today is provided by the Marriage Retreat Committee to help defray the $200 cost per couple expense of the Marriage Retreat in February. Your contributions are much appreciated.
Saturday, Oct. 23 – Home Improvement Fall “Family Fun Night” Harvest Party at 6:00 PM – Enjoy games, a hayride, and a bonfire. Dress-up is optional, with a prize for the best costume. Bring hot dogs, buns, and finger food to the Sam Miller farm.
A note of thanks from Cheryl Mast to Locust Grove is posted on the west bulletin board.
Fall Bazaars: LACS Fall Bazaar – Saturday, Oct. 30; New Covenant Church Bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 AM
Youth Core Events –
Sat., Oct. 23, 1-6:00 pm – Climbing wall/repelling in Middlebury
Sun., Oct. 24, 5-8:00 pm – Thank You Mystery Supper at Mullet’s
Each Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm – Wednesday Connection
If you have questions, please contact one of the sponsors.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower in honor of Jaclyn Lederman on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 2:00 pm in the fellowship hall.
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 29 – Emerson Andersohn, Beth Miller, Paul Kindig, Kelsey Gautsche, Austin Reed, Kyle Franz; Oct. 30 – Jessilyn Troyer, Emily Nunemaker, Ryan Bower, Oct. 31 – Ellen Oswald
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 29 – Emerson & Betty Andersohn
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Betty Andersohn, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Art Eichorn, Florence Wickey, Angie Litwiller
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- College Students – Lindsay Miller at Grand Valley State University; Gerri Schwartz at Goshen College
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Gertie Hagen. Her address is the Heartland Center, Three Rivers, MI 49093. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Mennonite Education and Research Center and the Children’s Task Force of the Mennonite Church in Hokkaido, Japan, are working together to translate, adapt and distribute selected lessons from the Jubilee Sunday school curriculum. Please pray that the grassroots volunteers will flourish in this multi-faceted project.
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
October 17, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Continue in what you have firmly believed. 2 Tim. 3:14
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to worship and Prayer—Mattie Miller
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Bryan Barnes, Ryan Brimmer, Cathy Fellers, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Merlin Mullett, Bob Schrock, Kim Schwartz
Hearing God’s Word
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Children’s Message – Chris Barnes, Cathy Fellers, Marty King
Scripture Reading – 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 – Marvin Yoder
Prayer – Mattie Miller
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response - #327 – Great is Thy Faithfulness – Kim Schwartz
Celebrating God’s Work
Offering – Mattie Miller
Hymn – #322 – My Jesus I Love Thee – Kim Schwartz
Announcements, Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Praise Songs - Worship Team
Going Forth Into God’s Service
Benediction – John Troyer
Postlude – Worship Team
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
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.
Evening Service – Guess Who’s Coming to Supper
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Lloyd & Sharon Schrock; Mark & Debi Schrock, Gabe, Kalee and Ethan
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon.
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 10/10/2004
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 $ 3,447.23
Designations $ 20.00
AM attendance 156
CALENDAR
Today, Noon – Marriage Retreat Fundraiser Hog Roast
Wed., Oct. 20, 5:30 PM – Worship Team Practice
Wed., Oct. 20, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connect. Soup & Sandwich
Wed., Oct. 20, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Wed., Oct. 20, 7:30 PM – Elder Meeting
Thurs. Oct. 21 - WMSC
Thurs. Oct. 21, 6-9:00 PM – WMSC II
Thurs. Oct. 21, 6:30 PM – Jail Ministry Banquet at Calvary Chapel
Sat. Oct. 23, 1-6:00 PM – MYF in Middlebury
Sat. Oct. 23, 6:00 PM – Home Improvement at Sam & Mattie Miller’s
Sun. Oct. 24, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun., Oct. 24, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Thank You Mystery Supper at Mullet’s
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is Pastor Appreciation Month. Please let our pastor know how much you appreciate him.
The next Scrapbook Night will be Friday, Nov. 5 in the fellowship hall.
Next Sunday we’ll be voting on the approval of Bill Lederman as our church administrator. The elders have approved his selection and are bringing the vote to the congregation. We’ll be voting during the morning service on Sunday, Oct. 24. An information sheet on Bill is in your mailbox today.
The next WMSC meeting will be Oct. 21. Erma Eash will be hostess and Emily Franz will have devotions. The October project is Christmas boxes.
WMSC II will be on Oct. 21 from 6-9:00 PM.
The Jail Ministry Banquet will be Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 PM at Calvary Chapel north of Sturgis.
The delicious Hog Roast luncheon today is provided by the Marriage Retreat Committee to help defray the $200 cost per couple expense of the Marriage Retreat in February. Your contributions are much appreciated.
Saturday, Oct. 23 – Home Improvement Fall “Family Fun Night” Harvest Party at 6:00 PM – Enjoy games, a hayride, and a bonfire. Dress-up is optional, with a prize for the best costume. Bring hot dogs, buns, and finger food to the Sam Miller farm.
A note of thanks from Cheryl Mast to Locust Grove is posted on the west bulletin board.
Fall Bazaars: LACS Fall Bazaar – Saturday, Oct. 30; New Covenant Church Bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 AM
Youth Core Events –
Sat., Oct. 23, 1-6:00 pm – Climbing wall/repelling in Middlebury
Sun., Oct. 24, 5-8:00 pm – Thank You Mystery Supper at Mullet’s
Each Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm – Wednesday Connection
If you have questions, please contact one of the sponsors.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower in honor of Jaclyn Lederman on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 2:00 pm in the fellowship hall.
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 29 – Emerson Andersohn, Beth Miller, Paul Kindig, Kelsey Gautsche, Austin Reed, Kyle Franz; Oct. 30 – Jessilyn Troyer, Emily Nunemaker, Ryan Bower, Oct. 31 – Ellen Oswald
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 29 – Emerson & Betty Andersohn
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Betty Andersohn, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Art Eichorn, Florence Wickey, Angie Litwiller
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- College Students – Lindsay Miller at Grand Valley State University; Gerri Schwartz at Goshen College
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Gertie Hagen. Her address is the Heartland Center, Three Rivers, MI 49093. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Mennonite Education and Research Center and the Children’s Task Force of the Mennonite Church in Hokkaido, Japan, are working together to translate, adapt and distribute selected lessons from the Jubilee Sunday school curriculum. Please pray that the grassroots volunteers will flourish in this multi-faceted project.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
