Sunday, April 17, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
April 17, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
I came that they may have life abundantly.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Adam Fellers
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Christian Greetings
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Message – Cathy Fellers
Scripture Reading – John 10:1-10 – Rick Prell
Prayer – Adam Fellers
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response - #355 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us – Kim Schwartz
Responding
Offering
Hymn - #599 He Leadeth Me – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
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 – Mentoring Program
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer and David & Lynette Miller
Nursery Staff – Katrina and Ashley Hasbrouck; Apr. 24 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
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 – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 04/10/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
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 $ 3,418.00
Designations $ 365.00
AM attendance 159
PM attendance
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
CALENDAR
Today – Fundraiser Lunch by our Youth Core
Wed. Apr. 20, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Apr. 20, 5:45 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Apr. 20, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Thurs. Apr. 21 – Regular WMSC meeting after lunch
Thurs. Apr. 21, 6:00 PM – WMSC Meal & Comforter Knotting
Sun. Apr. 24, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Apr. 24, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Sun. Apr. 24, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Sat. Apr. 30, 3:00 PM – Mother/Daughter Tea
Sun. May 1, 6:00 PM – Guess Who’s Coming to Supper?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY at 4:30 PM is the time to gather and find out how you can be involved in Bible School. Meet here at the church to hear all about the Jerusalem Marketplace. If you have questions, please see Ramona King or Sheila Troyer.
Comforter Knotting Evening for the whole church is April 21. Bring a dish to pass for the supper which will be at 6:00 PM. The regular WMSC meeting will start after lunch. The rest of you are invited to come when it is convenient. Donna Sommers will be in charge of the main hot dish with Donna Gautsche as back-up.
The WMSC April project is health kits for MCC. Items that are needed are posted on the WMSC bulletin board in the fellowship hall.
Today the Youth Core participants would enjoy having lunch with you and your family at the fundraising meal following Sunday School. This meal is to help raise money for the youth convention in July. The number continues to increase as we now have 14 youth scheduled to attend. Plan now to help support this great group of kids. Thank you. – Youth Core Sponsors
Do you enjoy hosting groups of people in your home or maybe you would enjoy being the guest? Either way, mark your calendars for the semi-annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Supper” on Sunday, May 1 at 6:00 PM. If you have questions, please contact Sheila Troyer.
The lot process for choosing an Elder will take place on April 24.
Reminder – Beth’s office will be closed during the Sunday School hour to minimize disruptions to the class that meets outside the office. For any questions or concerns, please contact Bill Lederman.
If you haven’t yet taken a food slip for the Mother/Daughter Tea on April 30, please do so.
In an effort to help with the cost of Christian Education in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition, Bethel, Bluffton, Goshen, and Hesston Colleges and EMU have agreed to match up to $1000 dollar for dollar that is contributed from home congregations. Locust Grove will take a special offering for this fund on April 24th. If you are a high school senior or current college student and planning on attending one of the above mentioned colleges, please fill out a grant application form on the library counter. If you have questions, please contact Gerri Schwartz.
Amigo Centre Events: Spring Wood Cutting Day – April 23; Golf Scramble Benefit at Island Hills Golf Course – June 4. See brochures in west literature rack.
Youth Core Events:
April 24, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 25 – Mark Schrock, Andrea Ramer; Apr. 29 – Martha Franz; Apr. 30 – Ben Younts
Anniversary Greetings go to: Apr. 25 – Chris & Kerri Kahila
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Mark Schrock, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Amigo Centre and their staff transitions
- Engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- College Students – Monica Lederman, Carrie Martin, Chad Miller
- This week pray for Kevin & Colleen Neff and their children Brandy (13) and Dakota (11). Their address is 204 N. Clay Street, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities. Especially remember Colleen and her family in prayer with the death of her grandmother, Emma Magoon who passed away Apr. 9. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Hastings.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Praise God with mission worker Lillian Haas, Burkina Faso, for the progress made on Bible translation into the Siamou language. Recently 40 men heard a Bible story on cassette tape in Siamou for the first time. Pray that through the literacy program the Siamou people will learn to read their own language.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
April 17, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
I came that they may have life abundantly.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Adam Fellers
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Christian Greetings
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Message – Cathy Fellers
Scripture Reading – John 10:1-10 – Rick Prell
Prayer – Adam Fellers
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response - #355 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us – Kim Schwartz
Responding
Offering
Hymn - #599 He Leadeth Me – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
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 – Mentoring Program
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer and David & Lynette Miller
Nursery Staff – Katrina and Ashley Hasbrouck; Apr. 24 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
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 – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 04/10/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
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 $ 3,418.00
Designations $ 365.00
AM attendance 159
PM attendance
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
CALENDAR
Today – Fundraiser Lunch by our Youth Core
Wed. Apr. 20, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Apr. 20, 5:45 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Apr. 20, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Thurs. Apr. 21 – Regular WMSC meeting after lunch
Thurs. Apr. 21, 6:00 PM – WMSC Meal & Comforter Knotting
Sun. Apr. 24, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Apr. 24, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Sun. Apr. 24, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Sat. Apr. 30, 3:00 PM – Mother/Daughter Tea
Sun. May 1, 6:00 PM – Guess Who’s Coming to Supper?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY at 4:30 PM is the time to gather and find out how you can be involved in Bible School. Meet here at the church to hear all about the Jerusalem Marketplace. If you have questions, please see Ramona King or Sheila Troyer.
Comforter Knotting Evening for the whole church is April 21. Bring a dish to pass for the supper which will be at 6:00 PM. The regular WMSC meeting will start after lunch. The rest of you are invited to come when it is convenient. Donna Sommers will be in charge of the main hot dish with Donna Gautsche as back-up.
The WMSC April project is health kits for MCC. Items that are needed are posted on the WMSC bulletin board in the fellowship hall.
Today the Youth Core participants would enjoy having lunch with you and your family at the fundraising meal following Sunday School. This meal is to help raise money for the youth convention in July. The number continues to increase as we now have 14 youth scheduled to attend. Plan now to help support this great group of kids. Thank you. – Youth Core Sponsors
Do you enjoy hosting groups of people in your home or maybe you would enjoy being the guest? Either way, mark your calendars for the semi-annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Supper” on Sunday, May 1 at 6:00 PM. If you have questions, please contact Sheila Troyer.
The lot process for choosing an Elder will take place on April 24.
Reminder – Beth’s office will be closed during the Sunday School hour to minimize disruptions to the class that meets outside the office. For any questions or concerns, please contact Bill Lederman.
If you haven’t yet taken a food slip for the Mother/Daughter Tea on April 30, please do so.
In an effort to help with the cost of Christian Education in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition, Bethel, Bluffton, Goshen, and Hesston Colleges and EMU have agreed to match up to $1000 dollar for dollar that is contributed from home congregations. Locust Grove will take a special offering for this fund on April 24th. If you are a high school senior or current college student and planning on attending one of the above mentioned colleges, please fill out a grant application form on the library counter. If you have questions, please contact Gerri Schwartz.
Amigo Centre Events: Spring Wood Cutting Day – April 23; Golf Scramble Benefit at Island Hills Golf Course – June 4. See brochures in west literature rack.
Youth Core Events:
April 24, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 25 – Mark Schrock, Andrea Ramer; Apr. 29 – Martha Franz; Apr. 30 – Ben Younts
Anniversary Greetings go to: Apr. 25 – Chris & Kerri Kahila
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Mark Schrock, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Amigo Centre and their staff transitions
- Engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- College Students – Monica Lederman, Carrie Martin, Chad Miller
- This week pray for Kevin & Colleen Neff and their children Brandy (13) and Dakota (11). Their address is 204 N. Clay Street, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities. Especially remember Colleen and her family in prayer with the death of her grandmother, Emma Magoon who passed away Apr. 9. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Hastings.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Praise God with mission worker Lillian Haas, Burkina Faso, for the progress made on Bible translation into the Siamou language. Recently 40 men heard a Bible story on cassette tape in Siamou for the first time. Pray that through the literacy program the Siamou people will learn to read their own language.
