Sunday, August 07, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
August 7, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 10:24-39 - Shy Hibbert
Prayer – Bob Schrock
Message – Adam Fellers
Responding
Song of Response – Rachael Hochstedler
Christian Greeting – Rachael Hochstedler
Offering
Hymn – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – Jim Carpenter
Congregational Vote – Dennis Bontrager
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 – Dennis & Rin Bontrager and Family
Nursery Staff – Kurt & Kelly Franz; Aug. 14 – Adam & Cathy Fellers
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 – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 07/31/2005 ~ 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, 467-0504
Director of Worship: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 2,601.00
Designations $ 210.00
AM attendance 148
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
Mon. Aug. 8, 7:00 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:30 PM – Youth Core at the church
Thurs. Aug. 11, 6:00 PM – Coblentz/Johnson Wedding Rehearsal
Fri. Aug. 12, 6:00 PM – Coblentz/Johnson Wedding
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 12 & 13 – Youth Core Campout at Sam Eicher’s
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 13 & 14 – JYF Camping at Amigo
Sun. Aug. 14, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Thurs. Aug. 18 - WMSC
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Please Note: Singing will begin at 9:15 AM next Sunday morning. Everyone is welcome to come and join in.
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.
JYF Camping/Fear Factor Night at Amigo Park will be Aug. 13 & 14. Arrive Saturday at 4:00 PM. Pick-up time is Sunday at 12:30 PM.
Explorers! You are headed to Full Blast on Aug. 21. You will be leaving soon after church and return to the church at 6:00 PM that evening. Your admission and one snack/drink will be taken care of. If you would like anything more, please bring the appropriate amount of money. If the sponsors haven’t talked to you yet, please get in touch with Brian, Jessilyn, David or Lynette. Watch your mailboxes for more information.
Two new addresses:
Sam & Mattie Miller, 61094 Middle Colon Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030 – Phone number remains the same.
Josh & Jaclyn Suderman, 1501 Broad Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903
The next WMSC meeting is Aug. 18. Donna Sommers will be hostess and Mary Jane Eichorn will have devotions. The project is school kits.
You are invited to attend an open house to honor Monica Lederman’s graduation from WMU on completion of a Masters Degree in Medicine/Physican Assistant. Please join the family on Aug. 13 from 6-9 PM at Bill & Janell’s to recognize her accomplishment.
Annual reports for the 2004-05 church year are due after Sept. 1.
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. 15 – Andrea Yeager; Aug. 21 – Erv Wickey, Kerri Kahila
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 17 – Glenn & Beth Miller; Aug. 20 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
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 – Joel 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 John & Peggy Sies whose address is 1008 W. Colon Road, Sherwood, MI 49089. 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 Mission Network worker Richard Friesen in Argentina who is working with an indigenous team to revise the Toba New Testament. Pray that the team members will quickly learn necessary skills to do this task.
“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
August 7, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 10:24-39 - Shy Hibbert
Prayer – Bob Schrock
Message – Adam Fellers
Responding
Song of Response – Rachael Hochstedler
Christian Greeting – Rachael Hochstedler
Offering
Hymn – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – Jim Carpenter
Congregational Vote – Dennis Bontrager
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 – Dennis & Rin Bontrager and Family
Nursery Staff – Kurt & Kelly Franz; Aug. 14 – Adam & Cathy Fellers
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 – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 07/31/2005 ~ 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, 467-0504
Director of Worship: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 2,601.00
Designations $ 210.00
AM attendance 148
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
Mon. Aug. 8, 7:00 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
Wed. Aug. 10, 7:30 PM – Youth Core at the church
Thurs. Aug. 11, 6:00 PM – Coblentz/Johnson Wedding Rehearsal
Fri. Aug. 12, 6:00 PM – Coblentz/Johnson Wedding
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 12 & 13 – Youth Core Campout at Sam Eicher’s
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 13 & 14 – JYF Camping at Amigo
Sun. Aug. 14, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Thurs. Aug. 18 - WMSC
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Please Note: Singing will begin at 9:15 AM next Sunday morning. Everyone is welcome to come and join in.
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.
JYF Camping/Fear Factor Night at Amigo Park will be Aug. 13 & 14. Arrive Saturday at 4:00 PM. Pick-up time is Sunday at 12:30 PM.
Explorers! You are headed to Full Blast on Aug. 21. You will be leaving soon after church and return to the church at 6:00 PM that evening. Your admission and one snack/drink will be taken care of. If you would like anything more, please bring the appropriate amount of money. If the sponsors haven’t talked to you yet, please get in touch with Brian, Jessilyn, David or Lynette. Watch your mailboxes for more information.
Two new addresses:
Sam & Mattie Miller, 61094 Middle Colon Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030 – Phone number remains the same.
Josh & Jaclyn Suderman, 1501 Broad Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903
The next WMSC meeting is Aug. 18. Donna Sommers will be hostess and Mary Jane Eichorn will have devotions. The project is school kits.
You are invited to attend an open house to honor Monica Lederman’s graduation from WMU on completion of a Masters Degree in Medicine/Physican Assistant. Please join the family on Aug. 13 from 6-9 PM at Bill & Janell’s to recognize her accomplishment.
Annual reports for the 2004-05 church year are due after Sept. 1.
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. 15 – Andrea Yeager; Aug. 21 – Erv Wickey, Kerri Kahila
Anniversary Greetings go to: Aug. 17 – Glenn & Beth Miller; Aug. 20 – Brad & Angie Litwiller
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 – Joel 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 John & Peggy Sies whose address is 1008 W. Colon Road, Sherwood, MI 49089. 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 Mission Network worker Richard Friesen in Argentina who is working with an indigenous team to revise the Toba New Testament. Pray that the team members will quickly learn necessary skills to do this task.
“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”
