Sunday, November 28, 2004
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
November 28, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
God’s Peace Is At Hand
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Ben Younts
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Katrina Hasbrouck, Bob & Rachael Hochstedler, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Jessilyn Troyer
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Lighting of the Advent Candle – King Family
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Time – Bill Lederman
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5 – Fred Schwartz
Prayer – Ben Younts
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Song of Response –#371 Let There Be Light – Rachael Hochsteder
Offering – Rachael & Bob Hochstedler
Hymn - #94 Come Ye Thankful People Come – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Hymn - #338 I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace – Rachael Hochstedler
Going Forth Into God’s Service
Benediction – John Troyer
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.
Sun Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Face to Face with John & Jim
The topic will be “Drinking, Smoking, Sabbath-keeping and Gluttony”.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Rich & Chris Oswald; Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday.
Jail Service – WORD Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 11/21/2004
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Administrator: Bill Lederman, 651-7364
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 659-1866
Director of Worship: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 3,602.61
Designations $ 190.00
AM attendance 205
CALENDAR
Wed. Dec. 1, 6:30 PM – Choir practice
Fri. Dec. 3, 6:00 PM – Scrapbooking/Craft Night
Sat. Dec. 4 – Home Improvement Mystery Supper
Sun. Dec. 5, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Dec. 5, 2-4:00 PM - Explorers
Tues. Dec. 7, 7:00 PM – Youth Ministry Leadership Team
Wed. Dec. 8, 6:15 PM – Elder Team
Thurs. Dec. 16, 6:45 PM – Caroling at the County Jail
Sun. Dec. 19, 7:00 PM – Community Christmas Celebration
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanks to the following people for their assistance in today’s service: sound technician – Brian Troyer; computer technician – Joel Lederman; video technicians – Sam Eicher and Nick Troyer.
The choir will have their first practice this Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 PM. Anyone who would like to join us, bring your voice and enthusiasm.
On Dec. 19 at 7:00 PM Locust Grove will be hosting a community Christmas celebration. This will be an evening of music and celebration where our congregation will be “sharing the light of Christmas” with others in our community. Please mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors to this special Christmas event.
The next Wednesday Connection will be on Jan. 12.
We are planning another “craft night” for Friday, Dec. 3 starting at 6:00 PM. You are welcome to scrapbook, work on Christmas cards, cross stitch or whatever. Just bring a snack to share and your own drink and enjoy an evening of fellowship!
The Elders need to meet at the church at 4:30 PM today prior to the evening service.
The Salvation Army is asking for help with their holiday food collection. They are requesting that Locust Grove provide cans of soup. Please place the soup cans on the table by the shopping cart in the fellowship hall. They need this by mid December.
If you are in grades 3-5, come join the Explorers. On Sunday, Dec. 5, from 2-4:00 PM, we are going to have our first activity here at the church. We would like to start having these activities on the first Sunday of every month. If you have any questions, please contact David & Lynette Miller or Brian & Jessilyn Troyer. Hope to see you there. Come ready to have a fun time!
Home Improvement: Sign up TODAY, on the library counter, for the delicious “Mystery Dinner” on Sat., December 4th, at the church. Child care will be provided by Youth Core (sign number of children on the list also). Cost will be $10 per couple.
Feb. Marriage Retreat: Sign up will begin next Sunday, Dec. 5th. A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required.
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 4 – Alma Slabach; Dec. 6 – Carrie Martin; Dec. 11 – Chris Barnes, Stefanie Patrick, Abby Fellers
Anniversary Greetings go to: Dec. 9 – Ben & Nickie Younts; Dec. 10 – Caz & Sheila Moore
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Art Eichorn, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Gertie Hagen, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- College Students – Matt Schwartz, Rob Tribble, Hilary Blucker
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Chris & Kerri Kahila and their children Christen (10), Caleb (6) and Carson (almost 1). Their address is 63919 West Shore Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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 that in December, radio station managers will air 90-second “Postcards from Nazareth” and two 30-minute Christmas specials from Nazareth Village, Israel, produced by Mennonite Media. Pray that the creative messages will help people think about Jesus in new ways.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
November 28, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
God’s Peace Is At Hand
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Ben Younts
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Katrina Hasbrouck, Bob & Rachael Hochstedler, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Jessilyn Troyer
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Lighting of the Advent Candle – King Family
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Time – Bill Lederman
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5 – Fred Schwartz
Prayer – Ben Younts
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Song of Response –#371 Let There Be Light – Rachael Hochsteder
Offering – Rachael & Bob Hochstedler
Hymn - #94 Come Ye Thankful People Come – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Hymn - #338 I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace – Rachael Hochstedler
Going Forth Into God’s Service
Benediction – John Troyer
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.
Sun Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Face to Face with John & Jim
The topic will be “Drinking, Smoking, Sabbath-keeping and Gluttony”.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Rich & Chris Oswald; Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday.
Jail Service – WORD Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 11/21/2004
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Administrator: Bill Lederman, 651-7364
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 659-1866
Director of Worship: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 3,602.61
Designations $ 190.00
AM attendance 205
CALENDAR
Wed. Dec. 1, 6:30 PM – Choir practice
Fri. Dec. 3, 6:00 PM – Scrapbooking/Craft Night
Sat. Dec. 4 – Home Improvement Mystery Supper
Sun. Dec. 5, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Dec. 5, 2-4:00 PM - Explorers
Tues. Dec. 7, 7:00 PM – Youth Ministry Leadership Team
Wed. Dec. 8, 6:15 PM – Elder Team
Thurs. Dec. 16, 6:45 PM – Caroling at the County Jail
Sun. Dec. 19, 7:00 PM – Community Christmas Celebration
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanks to the following people for their assistance in today’s service: sound technician – Brian Troyer; computer technician – Joel Lederman; video technicians – Sam Eicher and Nick Troyer.
The choir will have their first practice this Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 PM. Anyone who would like to join us, bring your voice and enthusiasm.
On Dec. 19 at 7:00 PM Locust Grove will be hosting a community Christmas celebration. This will be an evening of music and celebration where our congregation will be “sharing the light of Christmas” with others in our community. Please mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors to this special Christmas event.
The next Wednesday Connection will be on Jan. 12.
We are planning another “craft night” for Friday, Dec. 3 starting at 6:00 PM. You are welcome to scrapbook, work on Christmas cards, cross stitch or whatever. Just bring a snack to share and your own drink and enjoy an evening of fellowship!
The Elders need to meet at the church at 4:30 PM today prior to the evening service.
The Salvation Army is asking for help with their holiday food collection. They are requesting that Locust Grove provide cans of soup. Please place the soup cans on the table by the shopping cart in the fellowship hall. They need this by mid December.
If you are in grades 3-5, come join the Explorers. On Sunday, Dec. 5, from 2-4:00 PM, we are going to have our first activity here at the church. We would like to start having these activities on the first Sunday of every month. If you have any questions, please contact David & Lynette Miller or Brian & Jessilyn Troyer. Hope to see you there. Come ready to have a fun time!
Home Improvement: Sign up TODAY, on the library counter, for the delicious “Mystery Dinner” on Sat., December 4th, at the church. Child care will be provided by Youth Core (sign number of children on the list also). Cost will be $10 per couple.
Feb. Marriage Retreat: Sign up will begin next Sunday, Dec. 5th. A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required.
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 4 – Alma Slabach; Dec. 6 – Carrie Martin; Dec. 11 – Chris Barnes, Stefanie Patrick, Abby Fellers
Anniversary Greetings go to: Dec. 9 – Ben & Nickie Younts; Dec. 10 – Caz & Sheila Moore
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Art Eichorn, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Gertie Hagen, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- College Students – Matt Schwartz, Rob Tribble, Hilary Blucker
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Chris & Kerri Kahila and their children Christen (10), Caleb (6) and Carson (almost 1). Their address is 63919 West Shore Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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 that in December, radio station managers will air 90-second “Postcards from Nazareth” and two 30-minute Christmas specials from Nazareth Village, Israel, produced by Mennonite Media. Pray that the creative messages will help people think about Jesus in new ways.
