Sunday, July 24, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
July 24, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
All things work together for good. Romans 8:28
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Romans 8:26-39 – Gerri Schwartz
Prayer – Bill Lederman
Message – Jim Carpenter
Children’s Time – Mandy Yoder
Responding
Song of Response – #337 Ask Ye What Great Things I Know - Kim Schwartz
Christian Greeting – Kim Schwartz
Offering
Hymn – #544 When We Walk With the Lord – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – Faith Carpenter
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Benediction – Jim Carpenter
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 – Karis & Tiffany Eicher; July 31 – Ben & Nickie Younts
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 – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 07/17/2005 ~ 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 $ 4,182.60
Designations $ 75.00
AM attendance 184
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, 4:00 PM – Wedding Shower for Sherry Coblentz & Tim
Johnson
Wed. July 27, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Sun. July 31, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor John will be on vacation until August 8. If you have any pastoral needs, please call Jim & Faith Carpenter. For administrative needs, contact Bill Lederman.
Sample ballots are in the mailboxes today for church offices for the 2005-06 year. The vote will be taken Aug. 7 during the morning service.
You and your family are invited to a wedding shower for Sherry Coblentz and Tim Johnson today at 4 p.m. here at the church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Ladies – You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Jenny Kregger on Saturday, August 6 at 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
“Passing on the Comfort – the war, the quilts, and the women who made a difference.” A traveling exhibit featuring 18 quilts made by Mennonites in North America and distributed in the Netherlands after WWII will be at The Depot in Goshen through Aug. 3. See the poster on the west bulletin board for more information.
Ladies – On Aug. 3 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM an outing is being planned to go to The Depot in Goshen where you will do work projects at the MCC resource center, observe the traveling “Passing on the Comfort” quilt display, eat lunch, and shop at The Depot thrift shop, The Whistle Stop, and various shops at The Bag Factory. Check the WMSC bulletin board for sign-up and details.
“Are you missing a jacket, cookie sheet or a sweatshirt? If so, please check out the “lost and found” table in the fellowship hall. These items, along with many others, will be displayed this Sunday. Please claim your lost and misplaced items. Thank you.” – Sheila Troyer
The Youth Core had a wonderful time at the Charlotte 2005 convention. They were all challenged and encouraged by the worship services and are thankful that you helped make it possible for them to attend. Sunday, Aug. 14, they will bring a little bit of Charlotte 2005 to Locust Grove and they hope that you will be here to participate in worship with them. They are looking forward to sharing their experience with you.
MMA has a new resource available to help you understand health insurance options. Health Insurance in the United States: Why We’re in this Together, looks at employer, individual, and government options and examines how these affect us all. You can print or view this at MMA-online (www.mma-online.org) under the News section or request printed copies to lead a discussion in your congregation (800-348-7568, ext. 269).
Youth Core Events:
Aug. 10, 7:30 PM – Meet at the church to go over the worship service for Sunday, Aug. 14
Aug. 12-13, 6:00 PM-Noon – Camp Out at Sam Eicher’s woods
Aug. 14, 8:30 AM – Youth Worship Service
Birthday Greetings go to: July 28 – Marvin Yoder, Lindsay Miller, Caleb Kahila; Aug. 1 – Isaiah Fellers; Aug. 2 – Dorothy Troyer, Eva Beeker; Aug. 7 – Dennis Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 3 – Chris & Keith Barnes; Aug. 4 – Joel & Monica Lederman; Aug. 6 – Delmar & Donna Gautsche; Aug. 7 – Rich & Chris Oswald
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; Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Jake & Martha Schwartz whose address is 23641 Findley Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board 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.
- With the participants at the European Colloquium being held July 23-30 in Castelldefels, Spain. Seventy-five adults, young adults and children from across Europe, all related to Mennonite Mission Network and Mennonite Church Canada Witness ministries, are gathering for teaching, fellowship and worship together.
“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 24, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
All things work together for good. Romans 8:28
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Romans 8:26-39 – Gerri Schwartz
Prayer – Bill Lederman
Message – Jim Carpenter
Children’s Time – Mandy Yoder
Responding
Song of Response – #337 Ask Ye What Great Things I Know - Kim Schwartz
Christian Greeting – Kim Schwartz
Offering
Hymn – #544 When We Walk With the Lord – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – Faith Carpenter
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Benediction – Jim Carpenter
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 – Karis & Tiffany Eicher; July 31 – Ben & Nickie Younts
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 – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 07/17/2005 ~ 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 $ 4,182.60
Designations $ 75.00
AM attendance 184
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, 4:00 PM – Wedding Shower for Sherry Coblentz & Tim
Johnson
Wed. July 27, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Sun. July 31, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor John will be on vacation until August 8. If you have any pastoral needs, please call Jim & Faith Carpenter. For administrative needs, contact Bill Lederman.
Sample ballots are in the mailboxes today for church offices for the 2005-06 year. The vote will be taken Aug. 7 during the morning service.
You and your family are invited to a wedding shower for Sherry Coblentz and Tim Johnson today at 4 p.m. here at the church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Ladies – You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Jenny Kregger on Saturday, August 6 at 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
“Passing on the Comfort – the war, the quilts, and the women who made a difference.” A traveling exhibit featuring 18 quilts made by Mennonites in North America and distributed in the Netherlands after WWII will be at The Depot in Goshen through Aug. 3. See the poster on the west bulletin board for more information.
Ladies – On Aug. 3 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM an outing is being planned to go to The Depot in Goshen where you will do work projects at the MCC resource center, observe the traveling “Passing on the Comfort” quilt display, eat lunch, and shop at The Depot thrift shop, The Whistle Stop, and various shops at The Bag Factory. Check the WMSC bulletin board for sign-up and details.
“Are you missing a jacket, cookie sheet or a sweatshirt? If so, please check out the “lost and found” table in the fellowship hall. These items, along with many others, will be displayed this Sunday. Please claim your lost and misplaced items. Thank you.” – Sheila Troyer
The Youth Core had a wonderful time at the Charlotte 2005 convention. They were all challenged and encouraged by the worship services and are thankful that you helped make it possible for them to attend. Sunday, Aug. 14, they will bring a little bit of Charlotte 2005 to Locust Grove and they hope that you will be here to participate in worship with them. They are looking forward to sharing their experience with you.
MMA has a new resource available to help you understand health insurance options. Health Insurance in the United States: Why We’re in this Together, looks at employer, individual, and government options and examines how these affect us all. You can print or view this at MMA-online (www.mma-online.org) under the News section or request printed copies to lead a discussion in your congregation (800-348-7568, ext. 269).
Youth Core Events:
Aug. 10, 7:30 PM – Meet at the church to go over the worship service for Sunday, Aug. 14
Aug. 12-13, 6:00 PM-Noon – Camp Out at Sam Eicher’s woods
Aug. 14, 8:30 AM – Youth Worship Service
Birthday Greetings go to: July 28 – Marvin Yoder, Lindsay Miller, Caleb Kahila; Aug. 1 – Isaiah Fellers; Aug. 2 – Dorothy Troyer, Eva Beeker; Aug. 7 – Dennis Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 3 – Chris & Keith Barnes; Aug. 4 – Joel & Monica Lederman; Aug. 6 – Delmar & Donna Gautsche; Aug. 7 – Rich & Chris Oswald
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; Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Jake & Martha Schwartz whose address is 23641 Findley Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board 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.
- With the participants at the European Colloquium being held July 23-30 in Castelldefels, Spain. Seventy-five adults, young adults and children from across Europe, all related to Mennonite Mission Network and Mennonite Church Canada Witness ministries, are gathering for teaching, fellowship and worship together.
“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”
