Sunday, July 03, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
July 3, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
He shall command peace to the nations.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—John Troyer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Zechariah 9:9-12 – Edna Carpenter
Prayer – Jim Carpenter
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Time – Cathy Fellers
Responding
Song of Response –Rachael Hochstetler
Christian Greeting – Rachael Hochstetler
Offering – Katrina Hasbrouck
Hymn - Rachael Hochstetler
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.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Paul, Fran & Sierra Eichorn; Rich & Chris Oswald
Nursery Staff – Teresa & Patty Owsley; July 10 - Stef & Charlie Patrick
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 – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 06/26/2005 ~ 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 $ 2,024.73
Designations $ 2481.00 -
AM attendance No Count
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, 2-5:00 PM – 65th Wedding Anniversary Open House for John & Erma Eash in the fellowship hall
July 4-9 – Youth Core and Sponsors gone to Charlotte ‘05
Wed. July 6, 4:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Thurs. July 7, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Florence Wickey’s
Fri. July 8, 6:00 PM – Scrapbook/Craft Night
Sun. July 10, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. July 10, 2-4:00 PM – Explorer’s
July 15 & 16 – Women of Faith Conference in Ft. Wayne, IN
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explorers – July 10 from 2-4:00 PM (or later) will be a day of fun in the sun, swimming at Dave & Lynette’s home. Please watch your mailboxes for more information. If you have any questions, ask Dave, Lynette, Brian, or Jessilyn.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
You and your family are invited to a wedding shower for Sherrie Coblentz and Tim Johnson on July 24 at 4 p.m. at Locust Grove Mennonite Church.
Andrea Yeager received an order last Sunday for The Daily Bread and included was the $4 payment but no name. If you think this was you, please contact Andrea as soon as possible.
“Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the meal and who came and donated money. We all appreciate your help.” – Khankeo, Michelle, and Damdouane
The amount raised last Sunday to help Khankeo, Michelle and Damdouane go to Laos for their father’s memorial service was $2,481.00. In addition, $400 was donated in checks written directly to Khankeo.
Birthday Greetings go to: July 11 – Cathy Fellers, Nicholas Fish; July 14 – Levi Borkholder; July 15 – Kim Hibbert; July 17 – Angela Bogen, Alesia Walls
Anniversary Greetings go to: July 12 – David & Lynette Miller; July 13 – Gary & Diane Green; July 14 – Brian & Nancy Nunemaker
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 college students – Monica Lederman, Chad Miller, Gerri Schwartz, Jason Yoder, Mandy Yoder
- With our engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Mark & Debi Schrock and their children Gabe (8), Kalee (5) & Ethan (4). Their address is 26370 M-86, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With Marv Schwartz who will be singing this morning at Amigo Park.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Pray for safety and stamina for mission workers on North American Ministry who are traveling great distances to attend Charlotte 2005, mission seminar in Manitoba, in addition to spending time with family, friends and supporting congregations.
“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, and 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”
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
July 3, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
He shall command peace to the nations.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—John Troyer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Zechariah 9:9-12 – Edna Carpenter
Prayer – Jim Carpenter
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Time – Cathy Fellers
Responding
Song of Response –Rachael Hochstetler
Christian Greeting – Rachael Hochstetler
Offering – Katrina Hasbrouck
Hymn - Rachael Hochstetler
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.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Paul, Fran & Sierra Eichorn; Rich & Chris Oswald
Nursery Staff – Teresa & Patty Owsley; July 10 - Stef & Charlie Patrick
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 – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 06/26/2005 ~ 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 $ 2,024.73
Designations $ 2481.00 -
AM attendance No Count
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, 2-5:00 PM – 65th Wedding Anniversary Open House for John & Erma Eash in the fellowship hall
July 4-9 – Youth Core and Sponsors gone to Charlotte ‘05
Wed. July 6, 4:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Thurs. July 7, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Florence Wickey’s
Fri. July 8, 6:00 PM – Scrapbook/Craft Night
Sun. July 10, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. July 10, 2-4:00 PM – Explorer’s
July 15 & 16 – Women of Faith Conference in Ft. Wayne, IN
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explorers – July 10 from 2-4:00 PM (or later) will be a day of fun in the sun, swimming at Dave & Lynette’s home. Please watch your mailboxes for more information. If you have any questions, ask Dave, Lynette, Brian, or Jessilyn.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
You and your family are invited to a wedding shower for Sherrie Coblentz and Tim Johnson on July 24 at 4 p.m. at Locust Grove Mennonite Church.
Andrea Yeager received an order last Sunday for The Daily Bread and included was the $4 payment but no name. If you think this was you, please contact Andrea as soon as possible.
“Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the meal and who came and donated money. We all appreciate your help.” – Khankeo, Michelle, and Damdouane
The amount raised last Sunday to help Khankeo, Michelle and Damdouane go to Laos for their father’s memorial service was $2,481.00. In addition, $400 was donated in checks written directly to Khankeo.
Birthday Greetings go to: July 11 – Cathy Fellers, Nicholas Fish; July 14 – Levi Borkholder; July 15 – Kim Hibbert; July 17 – Angela Bogen, Alesia Walls
Anniversary Greetings go to: July 12 – David & Lynette Miller; July 13 – Gary & Diane Green; July 14 – Brian & Nancy Nunemaker
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 college students – Monica Lederman, Chad Miller, Gerri Schwartz, Jason Yoder, Mandy Yoder
- With our engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Mark & Debi Schrock and their children Gabe (8), Kalee (5) & Ethan (4). Their address is 26370 M-86, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With Marv Schwartz who will be singing this morning at Amigo Park.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Pray for safety and stamina for mission workers on North American Ministry who are traveling great distances to attend Charlotte 2005, mission seminar in Manitoba, in addition to spending time with family, friends and supporting congregations.
“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, and 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”
