Sunday, January 16, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
January 16, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
A light to the nations.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Bob Schrock
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Greetings
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Message – Shelly Kindig
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 49:1-7 – David Miller
Prayer – Bob Schrock
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#395 – Here I Am Lord – Rachael Hochstedler and Worship Team
Responding
Offering – Bob Schrock, Katrina Hasbrouck
Hymn - #167 – For God So Loved Us – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Sending
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.
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brad, Angie, Cody, Drew & Evan Litwiller
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 – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 01/09/2005
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 $ 1,929.30
Designations $ 550.00
AM attendance 180
PM attendance
CALENDAR
Wed. Jan. 19, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Jan. 19, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Thurs. Jan. 20 – WMSC
Sun. Jan. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Sun. Jan. 23, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Wed. Jan. 26 – MCC Meat Canner in Goshen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MCC Meat Canner is asking for our help on Wednesday, Jan. 26. They will be canning turkey instead of beef so they need help to cut up the meat all day. Meet at the Depot in Goshen. Wear clean clothes and something on your head. They will also be making homemade soap at the Harold Miller farm on CR 41, north of CR 34. Lunch will be available at the Depot.
ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .
Everyone is invited to “Teaching Techniques” presented by Bill Miller and Ross Weber at Locust Grove on Sunday evening, March 6 at 5:30 PM. There will be a break time for finger foods and drink. Please mark your calendar for this learning and fun event.
The next scrapbooking/craft night here at the church is Feb. 4 at 6:00 PM. Come join in the fun and fellowship.
If anyone is interested in helping with the computer during church services, please contact Chris Barnes.
The WMSC project for January is bars of soap for MCC. Irene Troyer will be hostess for the Jan. 20 meeting and Erma Eash will have devotions. We encourage you to help with this project. – WMSC
Craft Club will be Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s. Everyone is invited.
Prayer Partners for 2005 – Please pick up an information form, fill it out, and give it to Carolyn Gautsche if you haven’t already done so.
JYFers: You will be going to a hockey game in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Feb. 12. You will leave the church at 6:00 PM and return after the game (around 11:00 PM). The sponsors have 30 tickets on hold and must have a count by Saturday, Feb. 5. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you plan to attend and if you’re bringing a friend. If they haven’t heard from you by the 5th, you will not have a ticket.
Explorers: The next activity will be Feb. 6 from 2-4:00 PM at Bill & Linda Miller’s home. The plan is to go sledding. Please bring a sled if you have one. If you don’t, it’s okay. They will have extras. Whether there is snow or not, come prepared to be outdoors as they will have a different activity planned. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, ask Dave, Lynette, Brian or Jessilyn.
Mennonite Mission Network is seeking a ½ time administrative assistant to begin immediately in their Elkhart office. A position description may be viewed on their web site at www.mennonitemission.net. Interested persons should call 574-523-3008.
Youth Core Events:
Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 5, 6-9:00 PM – Meet at the church to go roller-skating
Feb. 13, 5-8:00 PM – Formal Valentine Dinner at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 27, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
JYF Events:
Jan. 23, 4-6:00 PM – Sledding at Hasbrouck’s (if snow)
Feb. 12, 6-11:00 PM – K-Wings hockey game
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 24 – Drew Litwiller; Jan. 27 – Nancy Troyer, Brenda Blucker; Jan. 28 – Kevin Yeager; Jan. 29 – Rich Oswald, Cheryl Mast
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 24-30.
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
- Engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger
- College Students – Matt Franz, Chris Kahila, Marty King
- This week pray for Brad & Angie Litwiller and their 3 sons - Cody (almost 9), Drew (almost 3), and Evan (7 months). Their address is 6030N 550W, Shipshewana, IN 46565. 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 excitement and renewal for those who hear the message of the band Thirstborne in Harrisonburg, VA this weekend. Thirstborne shares through its music and worship a love of Christ and an emphasis for young and old to put their faith into action through Mennonite Mission Network service programs.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
January 16, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
A light to the nations.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Bob Schrock
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Greetings
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Message – Shelly Kindig
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 49:1-7 – David Miller
Prayer – Bob Schrock
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#395 – Here I Am Lord – Rachael Hochstedler and Worship Team
Responding
Offering – Bob Schrock, Katrina Hasbrouck
Hymn - #167 – For God So Loved Us – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Sending
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.
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brad, Angie, Cody, Drew & Evan Litwiller
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 – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 01/09/2005
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 $ 1,929.30
Designations $ 550.00
AM attendance 180
PM attendance
CALENDAR
Wed. Jan. 19, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Jan. 19, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Thurs. Jan. 20 – WMSC
Sun. Jan. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Sun. Jan. 23, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Wed. Jan. 26 – MCC Meat Canner in Goshen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MCC Meat Canner is asking for our help on Wednesday, Jan. 26. They will be canning turkey instead of beef so they need help to cut up the meat all day. Meet at the Depot in Goshen. Wear clean clothes and something on your head. They will also be making homemade soap at the Harold Miller farm on CR 41, north of CR 34. Lunch will be available at the Depot.
ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .
Everyone is invited to “Teaching Techniques” presented by Bill Miller and Ross Weber at Locust Grove on Sunday evening, March 6 at 5:30 PM. There will be a break time for finger foods and drink. Please mark your calendar for this learning and fun event.
The next scrapbooking/craft night here at the church is Feb. 4 at 6:00 PM. Come join in the fun and fellowship.
If anyone is interested in helping with the computer during church services, please contact Chris Barnes.
The WMSC project for January is bars of soap for MCC. Irene Troyer will be hostess for the Jan. 20 meeting and Erma Eash will have devotions. We encourage you to help with this project. – WMSC
Craft Club will be Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s. Everyone is invited.
Prayer Partners for 2005 – Please pick up an information form, fill it out, and give it to Carolyn Gautsche if you haven’t already done so.
JYFers: You will be going to a hockey game in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Feb. 12. You will leave the church at 6:00 PM and return after the game (around 11:00 PM). The sponsors have 30 tickets on hold and must have a count by Saturday, Feb. 5. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you plan to attend and if you’re bringing a friend. If they haven’t heard from you by the 5th, you will not have a ticket.
Explorers: The next activity will be Feb. 6 from 2-4:00 PM at Bill & Linda Miller’s home. The plan is to go sledding. Please bring a sled if you have one. If you don’t, it’s okay. They will have extras. Whether there is snow or not, come prepared to be outdoors as they will have a different activity planned. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, ask Dave, Lynette, Brian or Jessilyn.
Mennonite Mission Network is seeking a ½ time administrative assistant to begin immediately in their Elkhart office. A position description may be viewed on their web site at www.mennonitemission.net. Interested persons should call 574-523-3008.
Youth Core Events:
Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 5, 6-9:00 PM – Meet at the church to go roller-skating
Feb. 13, 5-8:00 PM – Formal Valentine Dinner at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 27, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
JYF Events:
Jan. 23, 4-6:00 PM – Sledding at Hasbrouck’s (if snow)
Feb. 12, 6-11:00 PM – K-Wings hockey game
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 24 – Drew Litwiller; Jan. 27 – Nancy Troyer, Brenda Blucker; Jan. 28 – Kevin Yeager; Jan. 29 – Rich Oswald, Cheryl Mast
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 24-30.
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
- Engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger
- College Students – Matt Franz, Chris Kahila, Marty King
- This week pray for Brad & Angie Litwiller and their 3 sons - Cody (almost 9), Drew (almost 3), and Evan (7 months). Their address is 6030N 550W, Shipshewana, IN 46565. 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 excitement and renewal for those who hear the message of the band Thirstborne in Harrisonburg, VA this weekend. Thirstborne shares through its music and worship a love of Christ and an emphasis for young and old to put their faith into action through Mennonite Mission Network service programs.
