Sunday, October 31, 2004
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
October 31, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Seek justices…plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to worship and Prayer—Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Bryan Barnes, Katrina Hasbrouck, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Chris Oswald, Jessilyn Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Time – Carrie Martin
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 1:10-18 – Jennifer Kregger
Prayer – Bill Lederman
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#516 – Just As I Am – Chris Oswald
Celebrating God’s Work
Offering – Bill Lederman, Katrina Hasbrouck
Hymn – #514 –Wonderful Grace of Jesus – Chris Oswald
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
Evening Service – To be announced
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.
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 – Edwards Corners
Offerings & Attendance - 10/24/2004
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 $ 3,041.16
Designations $ 1,026.00 which includes the special of- fering for the Marriage Retreat - $931.00
AM attendance 191
CALENDAR
Wed., Nov. 3, 5:30 PM – Worship Team Practice
Wed., Nov. 3, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connect. Soup & Sandwich
Wed., Nov. 3, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Thurs. Nov. 4, 5-7:30 PM – JYF Service Project at Amigo Centre
Fri. Nov. 5, 6:00 PM – Scrapbooking Night in the fellowship hall
Sat. Nov. 6, 2:00 PM – Bridal Shower for Jaclyn Lederman
Sun. Nov. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 7, 9:30 AM - Communion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Elders are planning to serve communion during the morning service on Sunday, November 7.
The next Scrapbook Night will be Friday, Nov. 5 in the fellowship hall. Bring snacks, your own drink and your scrapbooking items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
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.
The WMSC October project is Christmas boxes. These need to be turned in by Nov. 15. The November project is blankets and comforters for MCC.
Other Fall Bazaars: New Covenant Church Bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 AM; Thurston Woods – Nov. 13
The vote taken last Sunday for calling Bill Lederman to the position of church administrator passed by 96%.
“Thank you to our precious church family for your support in so many ways during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Clarence Troyer. Your visits, phone calls, words of encouragement, prayers, cards, food, hugs, etc. were so comforting and greatly appreciated. Blessings to you.” – Irene Troyer and family
“Thank you for your support for the Jail Ministry. The banquet was very successful. $3,850 was received in the offering taken that night. A special thanks goes to the Missions Commission for paying for the meat for the banquet.” – Jake Schwartz
Grace Fellowship is hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner and is hoping to serve 500. They are asking area churches to help provide the food. More details are in your mailbox and food slips are on the library counter. Marjana Tribble has agreed to be the coordinator from Locust Grove. Her phone number is 651-1518 if you have any questions.
Youth Core Events –
Sun., Nov. 14 – Mystery Supper at Leona & Clara Mullett’s
Sat. Nov. 20, 7-9:00 pm – Scavenger Hunt. Meet at the church.
Each Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm – Wednesday Connection
If you have questions, please contact one of the sponsors.
JYF Events –
Thurs. Nov. 4, 5-7:30 pm. - Service project at Amigo Centre. Dress for outside weather. RSVP to Eva or Katrina. We expect to see you all there.
Sat. Nov. 13 – Noodle making at the church at 10:00 am ?? This is NOT an optional activity. Please plan to be there and bring a parent/s with you to help. The more help we have, the sooner we will be finished. Lunch will be provided.
The JYF will be sponsoring another chicken noodle dinner on Sunday, Nov. 21. This will be a “by donation” fundraiser with homemade noodles and angel food cakes available to purchase. Noodles and cakes may be pre-purchased for $2.50/bag and $5.00/cake. See any JYFer or sponsor with your order.
Annual reports are due for the 2003-04 church year. Notes are in the mailboxes today for the reports that are still needed.
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.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry. – The Missions Commission
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 8 – Natalie Bellaire; Nov. 10 – Mayli Younts; Nov. 11 – Erma Eash; Nov. 12 – Joe Eicher
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 9 – Jim & Faith Carpenter; Nov. 12 – Fred & Marilyn Schwartz
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 – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Dave & Kim Hibbert and their daughters – Brittany, Shyana, Brandy, Lexus, and Amber. Their address is P.O. Box 331, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities (and hopefully ages of the girls).
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 Tongbai, interim team leader, and other local staff who are carrying on ministry among the Isaan people in the Borabur area of Thailand, during the North American Ministry of mission workers Pat & Rad Houmphan.
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 31, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Seek justices…plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to worship and Prayer—Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Bryan Barnes, Katrina Hasbrouck, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Chris Oswald, Jessilyn Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Time – Carrie Martin
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 1:10-18 – Jennifer Kregger
Prayer – Bill Lederman
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#516 – Just As I Am – Chris Oswald
Celebrating God’s Work
Offering – Bill Lederman, Katrina Hasbrouck
Hymn – #514 –Wonderful Grace of Jesus – Chris Oswald
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
Evening Service – To be announced
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.
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 – Edwards Corners
Offerings & Attendance - 10/24/2004
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 $ 3,041.16
Designations $ 1,026.00 which includes the special of- fering for the Marriage Retreat - $931.00
AM attendance 191
CALENDAR
Wed., Nov. 3, 5:30 PM – Worship Team Practice
Wed., Nov. 3, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connect. Soup & Sandwich
Wed., Nov. 3, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Thurs. Nov. 4, 5-7:30 PM – JYF Service Project at Amigo Centre
Fri. Nov. 5, 6:00 PM – Scrapbooking Night in the fellowship hall
Sat. Nov. 6, 2:00 PM – Bridal Shower for Jaclyn Lederman
Sun. Nov. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 7, 9:30 AM - Communion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Elders are planning to serve communion during the morning service on Sunday, November 7.
The next Scrapbook Night will be Friday, Nov. 5 in the fellowship hall. Bring snacks, your own drink and your scrapbooking items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
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.
The WMSC October project is Christmas boxes. These need to be turned in by Nov. 15. The November project is blankets and comforters for MCC.
Other Fall Bazaars: New Covenant Church Bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 AM; Thurston Woods – Nov. 13
The vote taken last Sunday for calling Bill Lederman to the position of church administrator passed by 96%.
“Thank you to our precious church family for your support in so many ways during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Clarence Troyer. Your visits, phone calls, words of encouragement, prayers, cards, food, hugs, etc. were so comforting and greatly appreciated. Blessings to you.” – Irene Troyer and family
“Thank you for your support for the Jail Ministry. The banquet was very successful. $3,850 was received in the offering taken that night. A special thanks goes to the Missions Commission for paying for the meat for the banquet.” – Jake Schwartz
Grace Fellowship is hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner and is hoping to serve 500. They are asking area churches to help provide the food. More details are in your mailbox and food slips are on the library counter. Marjana Tribble has agreed to be the coordinator from Locust Grove. Her phone number is 651-1518 if you have any questions.
Youth Core Events –
Sun., Nov. 14 – Mystery Supper at Leona & Clara Mullett’s
Sat. Nov. 20, 7-9:00 pm – Scavenger Hunt. Meet at the church.
Each Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm – Wednesday Connection
If you have questions, please contact one of the sponsors.
JYF Events –
Thurs. Nov. 4, 5-7:30 pm. - Service project at Amigo Centre. Dress for outside weather. RSVP to Eva or Katrina. We expect to see you all there.
Sat. Nov. 13 – Noodle making at the church at 10:00 am ?? This is NOT an optional activity. Please plan to be there and bring a parent/s with you to help. The more help we have, the sooner we will be finished. Lunch will be provided.
The JYF will be sponsoring another chicken noodle dinner on Sunday, Nov. 21. This will be a “by donation” fundraiser with homemade noodles and angel food cakes available to purchase. Noodles and cakes may be pre-purchased for $2.50/bag and $5.00/cake. See any JYFer or sponsor with your order.
Annual reports are due for the 2003-04 church year. Notes are in the mailboxes today for the reports that are still needed.
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.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry. – The Missions Commission
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 8 – Natalie Bellaire; Nov. 10 – Mayli Younts; Nov. 11 – Erma Eash; Nov. 12 – Joe Eicher
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 9 – Jim & Faith Carpenter; Nov. 12 – Fred & Marilyn Schwartz
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 – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Dave & Kim Hibbert and their daughters – Brittany, Shyana, Brandy, Lexus, and Amber. Their address is P.O. Box 331, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities (and hopefully ages of the girls).
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 Tongbai, interim team leader, and other local staff who are carrying on ministry among the Isaan people in the Borabur area of Thailand, during the North American Ministry of mission workers Pat & Rad Houmphan.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
