Sunday, August 28, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
August 28, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Overcome Evil with Good.
Welcome and Opening
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer – John Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Romans 12:9-21 – Brenda Blucker
Prayer – Brenda Blucker
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Responding
Song of Response – Kim Schwartz
Christian Greeting – Kim Schwartz
Offering – Brenda Blucker
Special Music – Marty King and Bob Schrock
Hymn – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Praise 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 – Dennis & Rin Bontrager and family
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Sept. 04 – Emily Nunemaker
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 – LOCUST GROVE
Offerings & Attendance - 08/21/2005 ~ 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
Music Director: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 4,363.00
Designations $ 202.11
AM attendance 165
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, 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
Wed. Aug. 31, 5:30 PM – Praise Team practice
Sun. Sept. 4, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Oct. 2, 9:30 AM – Communion Service
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A congregational meeting is planned for this evening at 6:00 PM.
The church secretary (who shall remain nameless) accidentally copied the 2004/05 budget for your mailboxes instead of the 2005/06 budget. Thankfully she realized her mistake before you voted on the wrong budget. She has now placed the correct budget in your mailboxes and the vote for the correct budget will be Sept. 11. She regrets any inconvenience this may have caused.
The next scrapbooking night at Locust Grove will be Friday, Sept. 9.
Annual reports for the 2004-05 church year are due after Sept. 1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
If you were part of the drama for Bible School, took your costume home to wash, and have not returned it, please do so. You may hang them on the rack near the fellowship hall entrance.
The new college year will be starting soon. If you will be a student and would like to be on our prayer list, please let Beth Miller know.
INCOMING FRESHMEN are invited to join Youth Core! This is a group for high school teenagers which focuses on building relationships together and growing in our faith. If you have questions about the group, please contact one of the sponsors which are Joel & Monica Lederman, Charlie & Stefanie Patrick or Sheila Troyer. See you on Sept. 11 for initiation!
In your mailboxes today is the information about the community outreach proposal planned for Oct. 3-15. Contact a Mission Commission member by Sept. 4 to help schedule a project, request help, or suggest neighbors with needs.
The church office will be closed Friday, Sept. 9.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
Don’t forget the Goldenrod Benefit Auction and Haystack Supper on Friday, Sept. 9 3:30-9:00 PM at CR16 & CR 43, 1.5 miles east of the center of Middlebury. Proceeds benefit persons with development disabilities served by MDC Goldenrod.
Verizon (the phone carrier) has given us extra 2005 phone directories. Help yourself to those on the library counter.
Information about the Michiana Relief Sale Men’s Chorus is posted on the west bulletin board.
YOUTH CORE
– Sunday, Sept. 11 – Fun Night at Sheila’s 5-8:00 PM – Initiation for the new school year!
- Tuesday, Sept. 20th – Bull Riding at the Fair - Meet at Village Market at 6:00 PM. Youth Core will pay for the fair admission. You are responsible for money for the bull riding admission and food.
- Sunday, Sept. 25 – Fun Night at Sheila’s 5-8:00 PM
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 5 – Terry Walls, Michelle Kerschner; Sept. 6 – Bob Hochstedler, Lynette Miller; Sept. 8 – Lennis Troyer; Sept. 9 – Richard E. Prell; Sept. 10 – Bill Kerschner
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 5 – Sylvanus & Sylvia Yoder, Jim & Teresa Owsley; Sept. 6 – Erv & Phyllis Wickey, Cody & Blair Gautsche; Sept. 9 – LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
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 – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Anna Stauffer whose address is 61600 Middle Colon Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her interests and activities. Anna had laser surgery on her eyes last week. Pray for healing.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With Chicago Mennonites, and members of Central District and Illinois Mennonite Conferences that they can discern strategies for creating close working relationships with other Mennonite congregations in this metro area.
“Give us today our daily bread”
- We seek your provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John Eash, 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 28, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Overcome Evil with Good.
Welcome and Opening
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer – John Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Romans 12:9-21 – Brenda Blucker
Prayer – Brenda Blucker
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Responding
Song of Response – Kim Schwartz
Christian Greeting – Kim Schwartz
Offering – Brenda Blucker
Special Music – Marty King and Bob Schrock
Hymn – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Praise 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 – Dennis & Rin Bontrager and family
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Sept. 04 – Emily Nunemaker
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 – LOCUST GROVE
Offerings & Attendance - 08/21/2005 ~ 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
Music Director: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 4,363.00
Designations $ 202.11
AM attendance 165
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, 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
Wed. Aug. 31, 5:30 PM – Praise Team practice
Sun. Sept. 4, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Oct. 2, 9:30 AM – Communion Service
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A congregational meeting is planned for this evening at 6:00 PM.
The church secretary (who shall remain nameless) accidentally copied the 2004/05 budget for your mailboxes instead of the 2005/06 budget. Thankfully she realized her mistake before you voted on the wrong budget. She has now placed the correct budget in your mailboxes and the vote for the correct budget will be Sept. 11. She regrets any inconvenience this may have caused.
The next scrapbooking night at Locust Grove will be Friday, Sept. 9.
Annual reports for the 2004-05 church year are due after Sept. 1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
If you were part of the drama for Bible School, took your costume home to wash, and have not returned it, please do so. You may hang them on the rack near the fellowship hall entrance.
The new college year will be starting soon. If you will be a student and would like to be on our prayer list, please let Beth Miller know.
INCOMING FRESHMEN are invited to join Youth Core! This is a group for high school teenagers which focuses on building relationships together and growing in our faith. If you have questions about the group, please contact one of the sponsors which are Joel & Monica Lederman, Charlie & Stefanie Patrick or Sheila Troyer. See you on Sept. 11 for initiation!
In your mailboxes today is the information about the community outreach proposal planned for Oct. 3-15. Contact a Mission Commission member by Sept. 4 to help schedule a project, request help, or suggest neighbors with needs.
The church office will be closed Friday, Sept. 9.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
Don’t forget the Goldenrod Benefit Auction and Haystack Supper on Friday, Sept. 9 3:30-9:00 PM at CR16 & CR 43, 1.5 miles east of the center of Middlebury. Proceeds benefit persons with development disabilities served by MDC Goldenrod.
Verizon (the phone carrier) has given us extra 2005 phone directories. Help yourself to those on the library counter.
Information about the Michiana Relief Sale Men’s Chorus is posted on the west bulletin board.
YOUTH CORE
– Sunday, Sept. 11 – Fun Night at Sheila’s 5-8:00 PM – Initiation for the new school year!
- Tuesday, Sept. 20th – Bull Riding at the Fair - Meet at Village Market at 6:00 PM. Youth Core will pay for the fair admission. You are responsible for money for the bull riding admission and food.
- Sunday, Sept. 25 – Fun Night at Sheila’s 5-8:00 PM
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 5 – Terry Walls, Michelle Kerschner; Sept. 6 – Bob Hochstedler, Lynette Miller; Sept. 8 – Lennis Troyer; Sept. 9 – Richard E. Prell; Sept. 10 – Bill Kerschner
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 5 – Sylvanus & Sylvia Yoder, Jim & Teresa Owsley; Sept. 6 – Erv & Phyllis Wickey, Cody & Blair Gautsche; Sept. 9 – LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
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 – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Anna Stauffer whose address is 61600 Middle Colon Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her interests and activities. Anna had laser surgery on her eyes last week. Pray for healing.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With Chicago Mennonites, and members of Central District and Illinois Mennonite Conferences that they can discern strategies for creating close working relationships with other Mennonite congregations in this metro area.
“Give us today our daily bread”
- We seek your provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John Eash, 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”
