Sunday, May 08, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
May 8, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Your Brothers and Sisters in all the world. 1 Peter 5:9
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Ben Younts
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 - Krista Beeker
Prayer – Ben Younts
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response - #106 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Kim Schwartz
Responding
Offering
Christian Greetings – Ben Younts
The Story of Mother’s Day - Youth
Baby Dedication – Keeslar Family
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 – Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Rick & Doris Bogen; Greg & Brenda Blucker
Nursery Staff – Chris & Kerri Kahila; May 15 – Tonya Franz
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 - 05/01/2005 ~ 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 $ 3,510.00
Designations $ 1,225.00
AM attendance 172
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
Wed. May 11, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. May 11, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
Sat. May 14, 9:00 AM – Youth Core Fundraiser
Sat. May 14, 7-9:00 PM – Youth Core at Sam Eicher’s
Sun. May 15, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 15, 6:00 PM – Health Care Decisions/Advanced Directives
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Youth Core Parents – There will be a short meeting following the worship service this morning at the front of the sanctuary. We will be signing medical release forms for convention and going over some minor details. Thank you. – The Sponsors
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard cleaning, trimming, planting, and “burning”. You did a great job!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, continued . . .
The barn/stable that had been used for the drama is available for free to the person who is willing to remove it from the church grounds. If interested, please talk to Bill Lederman.
Two bags of clothing and shoes were left in the fellowship hall foyer two weeks ago. They are now on top of the lost and found box. If they are yours, please claim them.
You are invited to an Open House May 13 from noon to 7:00 PM to celebrate with Bergey Financial and MMA the opening of a new office in Sturgis. This office is shared with Chupp Insurance at the corner of Wade Street and M-66.
“A special “thanks” to everyone who helped make the Mother/Daughter Tea a success. Whether you decorated, and/or brought food, served, or did sound, etc., we greatly appreciated it.” – Faith and Janell
The next WMSC meeting will be May 19. Hostess will be Irene Troyer and Donna Sommers will have devotions. The project for May is colored or white twin flat sheets.
If you are taking summer college classes and would like to be included in our prayer list, please let Beth Miller know.
Youth Core Events:
May 14, 9:00 AM – Nelson’s Golden Glow fundraiser
May 14, 7-9:00 PM – Campfire at Sam Eicher’s
May 22, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 22 – Bertha Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: May 21 – Mark & Carrie Martin
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 – Chad Miller
- Matt Schwartz left on Tuesday, May 3, for a three week cross-cultural trip to Costa Rica through EMU. Please remember him in prayer during this time.
- This week pray for Rich & Christine Oswald. Their address is 29235 Marsh Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board (not located in the trophy case) for pictures and information on their family 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.
- As the DEO (Discipleship, Encounter, Outreach) participants conclude their service in Denver, they will host a dessert appreciation event on May 12 for the area Mennonite churches, their supervisors and co-workers. Pray that this time will be a Christian witness that will encourage continued connections with future DEO teams.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
May 8, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Your Brothers and Sisters in all the world. 1 Peter 5:9
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Ben Younts
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 - Krista Beeker
Prayer – Ben Younts
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response - #106 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Kim Schwartz
Responding
Offering
Christian Greetings – Ben Younts
The Story of Mother’s Day - Youth
Baby Dedication – Keeslar Family
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 – Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Rick & Doris Bogen; Greg & Brenda Blucker
Nursery Staff – Chris & Kerri Kahila; May 15 – Tonya Franz
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 - 05/01/2005 ~ 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 $ 3,510.00
Designations $ 1,225.00
AM attendance 172
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
Wed. May 11, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. May 11, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
Sat. May 14, 9:00 AM – Youth Core Fundraiser
Sat. May 14, 7-9:00 PM – Youth Core at Sam Eicher’s
Sun. May 15, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 15, 6:00 PM – Health Care Decisions/Advanced Directives
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Youth Core Parents – There will be a short meeting following the worship service this morning at the front of the sanctuary. We will be signing medical release forms for convention and going over some minor details. Thank you. – The Sponsors
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard cleaning, trimming, planting, and “burning”. You did a great job!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, continued . . .
The barn/stable that had been used for the drama is available for free to the person who is willing to remove it from the church grounds. If interested, please talk to Bill Lederman.
Two bags of clothing and shoes were left in the fellowship hall foyer two weeks ago. They are now on top of the lost and found box. If they are yours, please claim them.
You are invited to an Open House May 13 from noon to 7:00 PM to celebrate with Bergey Financial and MMA the opening of a new office in Sturgis. This office is shared with Chupp Insurance at the corner of Wade Street and M-66.
“A special “thanks” to everyone who helped make the Mother/Daughter Tea a success. Whether you decorated, and/or brought food, served, or did sound, etc., we greatly appreciated it.” – Faith and Janell
The next WMSC meeting will be May 19. Hostess will be Irene Troyer and Donna Sommers will have devotions. The project for May is colored or white twin flat sheets.
If you are taking summer college classes and would like to be included in our prayer list, please let Beth Miller know.
Youth Core Events:
May 14, 9:00 AM – Nelson’s Golden Glow fundraiser
May 14, 7-9:00 PM – Campfire at Sam Eicher’s
May 22, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 22 – Bertha Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: May 21 – Mark & Carrie Martin
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 – Chad Miller
- Matt Schwartz left on Tuesday, May 3, for a three week cross-cultural trip to Costa Rica through EMU. Please remember him in prayer during this time.
- This week pray for Rich & Christine Oswald. Their address is 29235 Marsh Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board (not located in the trophy case) for pictures and information on their family 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.
- As the DEO (Discipleship, Encounter, Outreach) participants conclude their service in Denver, they will host a dessert appreciation event on May 12 for the area Mennonite churches, their supervisors and co-workers. Pray that this time will be a Christian witness that will encourage continued connections with future DEO teams.
