Sunday, June 05, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
June 5, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
I desire mercy not sacrifice.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Chris Oswald
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Prayer – Chris Oswald
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Song of Response – #100 – Kim Schwartz
Offering
Honoring Graduates – Bryan Barnes, Chris Owsley, Dan Roberts
Christian Greetings
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Benediction – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
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.
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – No service is planned.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers –
Nursery Staff – Dave & Lynette Miller; June 12 – Krista Beeker and Clara Mullett
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday.
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 05/29/2005 ~ 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 $ 1,778.89
Designations $ 163.00
AM attendance 147
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, 2-4:00 PM – Explorers at Shipshewana Miniature Golf
Tues. June 7, 7:00 PM – Youth Ministry Leadership Team meeting at John Troyer’s
Wed. June 8, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. June 8, 6:30 PM – Jerusalem Marketplace meeting
Wed. June 8, 7:00 PM – Elder meeting
Sun. June 12, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
June 12-16, 6:30-8:30 PM – Jerusalem Marketplace
June 16-18 – IN/MI Conference at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pre-registration for Bible School will be done during fellowship time in the fellowship hall for the next two Sundays. It is very important that you pre-register so that children can be assigned to tribes. This will help in better organization the first night of Bible School. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
The Mission Commission and WMSC will be collecting items for St. Joe County Child Abuse/Neglect at a display in the fellowship hall. Grooming kits are needed as well as items for children evacuated from drug houses.
The following items are needed in decorating for the Jerusalem Marketplace: colorful blankets and long lengths of colorful fabrics (no prints, please); baskets and pottery to set around, similar to what we used in the Christmas Drama; and artificial bread loaves and fruit. If you have any of these items, contact Sheila Troyer or Ramona King.
We are thankful for all of you that have graciously volunteered to help with the Jerusalem Marketplace. We are asking that all who are involved be at the church next Sunday, June 12, by 4:30 pm to receive costumes and for a walk-through before the children arrive. Monday through Thursday the arrival time for staff will be 6:00 pm. If you have questions, please see Ramona King or Sheila Troyer.
Training session for Jerusalem Marketplace volunteers will be Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 pm at the church. This training session is for those that missed the last session or who would like to go through it again. If you have questions, see Ramona King or Sheila Troyer.
“I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness over the last several weeks. It means so much.” – Evelyn Blucker
You are invited to a graduation open house in honor of Chris Owsley on June 18 starting at 5:00 PM at the Owsley home on Decker Road.
Women of Faith Conference – There are still 5 tickets left for the conference July 15-16 in Ft. Wayne. If you know of any other women who might be interested, contact Janell Lederman.
The National Mennonite Assembly and Youth Convention in Charlotte, NC is July 4-9.
There are no Sunday evening services planned during the summer months. Cell groups will still meet as usual. – Elders & Staff
Youth Core Events:
June 5 - Sunday school – pre-convention meeting
June 12-16 - Jerusalem Marketplace
June 26th - 5-8:00 - Fun night with pre-convention meeting at the church
June 26th - 8-9:00 - Make up time for missing pre-convention meetings May 22 or June 5th
Birthday Greetings go to: June 14 – Phyllis Wickey; June 15 – Bill Miller, Nickie Younts; June 17 – Adam Fellers; June 19 – Avian Younts
Anniversary Greetings go to: June 15 – Kurt & Kelly Franz; June 16 – Mark & Debi Schrock
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
“Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored”
“May your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven”
-In our marriages and families
-In the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- At Amigo Centre and with staff transitions
- With our engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With our college Students – Monica Lederman, Chad Miller, Gerri Schwartz
- With Jason & Andrea Ramer. Their address is 63791 W. Shore Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board (now located in the trophy case) for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska. A word from them: “Greetings from Timber Bay, Saskatchewan. We are learning a lot of good stuff about effective native ministry and meeting many missionaries who have a similar heart for this ministry. It has been an encouraging time for us. We want to thank you all again for your weekly prayers, especially while we are at this training and out of our normal routine.”
- With the RAD (Reaching and Discipling) teams during this final month of service in Macon, GA and Jakkmokk, Sweden. May they make the most of their time in doing what God has planned for them.
“Give us today our daily bread”
- We seek your provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Joe Eicher, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Mark Schrock, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
“Forgive us our sins as we also freely forgive others”
“Keep us from sinning, and protect us from the evil one.”
“Yours is the kingdom, power and glory, forever. Amen”
SUMMER READING CONTEST
o 1 Book = 1 point
o You must read books at or above your reading level. Non-readers can have parents read to them.
o To get credit, you have to bring a note signed by a parent saying the name of the book. (Parents are to make sure the book is at the reading level of the child.)
o Books from our church library are preferred but you can choose other books if parents agree that they are morally uplifting reading material.
o Chris Oswald has a few books that are worth 2 points. These are books that tell about Mennonite history, mission work, or especially inspirational stories.
o Every child gets a prize but the top 3 will get a special prize. So turn off the tv and READ!
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
June 5, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
I desire mercy not sacrifice.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Chris Oswald
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Prayer – Chris Oswald
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Song of Response – #100 – Kim Schwartz
Offering
Honoring Graduates – Bryan Barnes, Chris Owsley, Dan Roberts
Christian Greetings
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Benediction – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
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.
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – No service is planned.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers –
Nursery Staff – Dave & Lynette Miller; June 12 – Krista Beeker and Clara Mullett
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday.
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 05/29/2005 ~ 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 $ 1,778.89
Designations $ 163.00
AM attendance 147
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, 2-4:00 PM – Explorers at Shipshewana Miniature Golf
Tues. June 7, 7:00 PM – Youth Ministry Leadership Team meeting at John Troyer’s
Wed. June 8, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. June 8, 6:30 PM – Jerusalem Marketplace meeting
Wed. June 8, 7:00 PM – Elder meeting
Sun. June 12, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
June 12-16, 6:30-8:30 PM – Jerusalem Marketplace
June 16-18 – IN/MI Conference at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pre-registration for Bible School will be done during fellowship time in the fellowship hall for the next two Sundays. It is very important that you pre-register so that children can be assigned to tribes. This will help in better organization the first night of Bible School. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
The Mission Commission and WMSC will be collecting items for St. Joe County Child Abuse/Neglect at a display in the fellowship hall. Grooming kits are needed as well as items for children evacuated from drug houses.
The following items are needed in decorating for the Jerusalem Marketplace: colorful blankets and long lengths of colorful fabrics (no prints, please); baskets and pottery to set around, similar to what we used in the Christmas Drama; and artificial bread loaves and fruit. If you have any of these items, contact Sheila Troyer or Ramona King.
We are thankful for all of you that have graciously volunteered to help with the Jerusalem Marketplace. We are asking that all who are involved be at the church next Sunday, June 12, by 4:30 pm to receive costumes and for a walk-through before the children arrive. Monday through Thursday the arrival time for staff will be 6:00 pm. If you have questions, please see Ramona King or Sheila Troyer.
Training session for Jerusalem Marketplace volunteers will be Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 pm at the church. This training session is for those that missed the last session or who would like to go through it again. If you have questions, see Ramona King or Sheila Troyer.
“I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness over the last several weeks. It means so much.” – Evelyn Blucker
You are invited to a graduation open house in honor of Chris Owsley on June 18 starting at 5:00 PM at the Owsley home on Decker Road.
Women of Faith Conference – There are still 5 tickets left for the conference July 15-16 in Ft. Wayne. If you know of any other women who might be interested, contact Janell Lederman.
The National Mennonite Assembly and Youth Convention in Charlotte, NC is July 4-9.
There are no Sunday evening services planned during the summer months. Cell groups will still meet as usual. – Elders & Staff
Youth Core Events:
June 5 - Sunday school – pre-convention meeting
June 12-16 - Jerusalem Marketplace
June 26th - 5-8:00 - Fun night with pre-convention meeting at the church
June 26th - 8-9:00 - Make up time for missing pre-convention meetings May 22 or June 5th
Birthday Greetings go to: June 14 – Phyllis Wickey; June 15 – Bill Miller, Nickie Younts; June 17 – Adam Fellers; June 19 – Avian Younts
Anniversary Greetings go to: June 15 – Kurt & Kelly Franz; June 16 – Mark & Debi Schrock
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
“Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored”
“May your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven”
-In our marriages and families
-In the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- At Amigo Centre and with staff transitions
- With our engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With our college Students – Monica Lederman, Chad Miller, Gerri Schwartz
- With Jason & Andrea Ramer. Their address is 63791 W. Shore Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board (now located in the trophy case) for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska. A word from them: “Greetings from Timber Bay, Saskatchewan. We are learning a lot of good stuff about effective native ministry and meeting many missionaries who have a similar heart for this ministry. It has been an encouraging time for us. We want to thank you all again for your weekly prayers, especially while we are at this training and out of our normal routine.”
- With the RAD (Reaching and Discipling) teams during this final month of service in Macon, GA and Jakkmokk, Sweden. May they make the most of their time in doing what God has planned for them.
“Give us today our daily bread”
- We seek your provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Joe Eicher, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Mark Schrock, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
“Forgive us our sins as we also freely forgive others”
“Keep us from sinning, and protect us from the evil one.”
“Yours is the kingdom, power and glory, forever. Amen”
SUMMER READING CONTEST
o 1 Book = 1 point
o You must read books at or above your reading level. Non-readers can have parents read to them.
o To get credit, you have to bring a note signed by a parent saying the name of the book. (Parents are to make sure the book is at the reading level of the child.)
o Books from our church library are preferred but you can choose other books if parents agree that they are morally uplifting reading material.
o Chris Oswald has a few books that are worth 2 points. These are books that tell about Mennonite history, mission work, or especially inspirational stories.
o Every child gets a prize but the top 3 will get a special prize. So turn off the tv and READ!
