Sunday, July 31, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
July 31, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus withdrew to a place by himself.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 14:1-21 – Shy Hibbert
Prayer – Bill Lederman
Message – Ross Weber
Children’s Time – Donna Sommers
Responding
Song of Response – #120 Holy, Holy, Holy - Kim Schwartz
Christian Greeting – Kim Schwartz
Offering
Hymn – #118 Praise God from Whom – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – Jim 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 – Ben & Nickie Younts; Aug. 7 – Kurt & Kelly Franz
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 – Edwards Corners
Offerings & Attendance - 07/24/2005 ~ 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 $ 2,446.85
Designations $ 708.00
AM attendance 177
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. Aug. 3, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM – Ladies trip to The Depot in Goshen
Wed. Aug. 3, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Sat. Aug. 6, 2:30 PM – Bridal Shower for Jenny Kregger
Sun. Aug. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Mon. Aug. 8, 7:00 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:00 PM – Elder Team
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:30 PM – Youth Core at the church
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 12 & 13 – Youth Core Campout at Sam Eicher’s
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.
Ladies – You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Jenny Kregger on Saturday, August 6 at 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
“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.
Sample ballots were in the mailboxes last Sunday for church offices for the 2005-06 year. The vote will be taken Aug. 7 during the morning service.
Congratulations to Jesse Lederman on the accomplishment of achieving his Michigan Residential Contractor’s license!
Doris Brubaker has a new address: 421 W. Clay Court, Apt. 5, Sturgis.
We need western props for the L.G. Ranch Sunday school department downstairs. If you could bring western-style blankets, hats, tools, saddles, harnesses or any prop that would pertain to a ranch, please put it on the table in the fellowship hall marked “L.G. Ranch”. If you have any questions, see Eva Beeker or Mattie Miller.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
The next Scrapbook/Craft Night at Locust Grove will be Aug. 5 at 6:00 PM.
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: Aug. 10 – Sharon Schrock; Aug. 13 – Karen Prell, Bryan Barnes; Aug. 14 – J.D. Yoder
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 9 – Jason & Andrea Ramer; Aug. 10 – Bob & Rachael Hochstedler; Aug. 12 – Bill & Linda Miller; Aug. 13 – Dean & Vivian Brubaker, Mel & Edna Mullett; Aug. 14 – Greg & Ramona King
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 Marv & Gerri Schwartz whose address is PO Box 7191, 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 China Education Exchange summer language program and orientation that is convening now until Aug. 17 in Beijing. Pray that new and returning English teachers will gain insights for their teaching assignments in Chinese universities.
“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 31, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus withdrew to a place by himself.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 14:1-21 – Shy Hibbert
Prayer – Bill Lederman
Message – Ross Weber
Children’s Time – Donna Sommers
Responding
Song of Response – #120 Holy, Holy, Holy - Kim Schwartz
Christian Greeting – Kim Schwartz
Offering
Hymn – #118 Praise God from Whom – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – Jim 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 – Ben & Nickie Younts; Aug. 7 – Kurt & Kelly Franz
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 – Edwards Corners
Offerings & Attendance - 07/24/2005 ~ 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 $ 2,446.85
Designations $ 708.00
AM attendance 177
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. Aug. 3, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM – Ladies trip to The Depot in Goshen
Wed. Aug. 3, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Sat. Aug. 6, 2:30 PM – Bridal Shower for Jenny Kregger
Sun. Aug. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Mon. Aug. 8, 7:00 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:00 PM – Elder Team
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:30 PM – Youth Core at the church
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 12 & 13 – Youth Core Campout at Sam Eicher’s
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.
Ladies – You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Jenny Kregger on Saturday, August 6 at 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
“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.
Sample ballots were in the mailboxes last Sunday for church offices for the 2005-06 year. The vote will be taken Aug. 7 during the morning service.
Congratulations to Jesse Lederman on the accomplishment of achieving his Michigan Residential Contractor’s license!
Doris Brubaker has a new address: 421 W. Clay Court, Apt. 5, Sturgis.
We need western props for the L.G. Ranch Sunday school department downstairs. If you could bring western-style blankets, hats, tools, saddles, harnesses or any prop that would pertain to a ranch, please put it on the table in the fellowship hall marked “L.G. Ranch”. If you have any questions, see Eva Beeker or Mattie Miller.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
The next Scrapbook/Craft Night at Locust Grove will be Aug. 5 at 6:00 PM.
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: Aug. 10 – Sharon Schrock; Aug. 13 – Karen Prell, Bryan Barnes; Aug. 14 – J.D. Yoder
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 9 – Jason & Andrea Ramer; Aug. 10 – Bob & Rachael Hochstedler; Aug. 12 – Bill & Linda Miller; Aug. 13 – Dean & Vivian Brubaker, Mel & Edna Mullett; Aug. 14 – Greg & Ramona King
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 Marv & Gerri Schwartz whose address is PO Box 7191, 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 China Education Exchange summer language program and orientation that is convening now until Aug. 17 in Beijing. Pray that new and returning English teachers will gain insights for their teaching assignments in Chinese universities.
“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”
