Sunday, September 11, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
September 11, 2005
Fellowship in Classrooms – 9:15 AM
Sunday school – 9:30 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
God creates Adam & Eve . . .
Welcome and Opening
Welcome and Prayer - Bill Lederman
Vote on Church Budget – Brian W. Troyer
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Greg Blucker
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Genesis 2:4-22 – Greg Blucker
Prayer – Greg Blucker
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Responding
Care Updates/Announcements – John Troyer
Offering/Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise Team
Sending
Benediction – John Troyer
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 – Kurt & Kelly Franz, Joel & Monica
Lederman
Nursery Staff – Chris & Kerri Kahila; Sept. 18 – Tonya Franz
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Dana Sommers
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 - 09/04/2005 ~ 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
General Fund $ 2,416.00
Special Offering – MDS/Katrina $3,301.10
Other Designations $ 657.70
AM attendance 131
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, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Wed. Sept. 14, 7:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship
Wed. Sept. 14, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
Thurs. Sept. 15 – WMSC
Sun. Sept. 18, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sat. Sept. 24 – Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen
Oct. 2, 9:30 AM – Communion Service
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual reports for the 2004-05 church year are due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
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 tonight for initiation!
MDS is accepting monetary donations only at this time for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. You can donate through the offering. Please mark your checks or envelopes “MDS/Hurricane Katrina but make individual checks out to “Locust Grove Mennonite Church”. A letter from MDS regarding their actions so far is posted on the west bulletin board. It includes information about the Gulf States Mennonite Conference and some of the churches in the affected areas.
Attention All Ladies (and men if you like to bake) – The Relief Sale needs baked goods. See Irene Troyer for details. Workers are also needed for the pancake and sausage breakfast. A sign-up sheet is on the library counter.
Cheryl Mast has been appointed as our new adult Sunday school superintendent. Contact her in regards to any questions you have pertaining to adult Sunday school.
Way to go primary Sunday schoolers! You collected $266.01 for the purchase of 2 goats through the Heifer Project. Thanks to everyone who helped with this project.
The September WMSC meeting is this Thursday. Donna Gautsche will be the hostess and Rachel Hochstedler will have devotions. The September project is bars of soap.
Women’s Fellowship – Come join ladies of all ages at a Flower Garden Party, Sept. 14 at 7:00 PM at Khankeo Kerschner’s place. Remember to bring your own lawn chair and a friend. You will have cookies and drink furnished by Gerri Schwartz’s Sunday school class. Directions to Khankeo’s are on the 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
The Michiana Relief Sale without coffee and ice cream? The groups that have been responsible for helping make and distribute coffee and run the dairy bar can no longer serve. The Relief Sale Board is looking for 2 groups to step up and take over these roles Sept. 23-24. Contact Barb Mast at 574-642-4410 if you can help.
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 20 – Cody Gautsche, Cecelia Franz; Sept. 21 – Zackery Prell; Sept. 23 – Irene Troyer, Brett Prell; Sept. 24 – Janell Lederman, Christen Kahila; Sept. 25 – Dave Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 19 – Merle & Andrea Yeager, Paul & Fran Eichorn, Rick & Karen Prell; Sept. 20 – Brent & Eva Beeker
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 – Karis Eicher at Glen Oaks, Marty King at Glen Oaks, Joel Lederman (somewhere)
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Brian & Jessilyn Troyer and their daughter Myah (3) whose address is 905 Canterbury Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With the victims of Hurricane Katrina
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With the Anabaptist church leader Yoon-Sik Lee as he plans to return to South Korea this month to develop the Abba Shalom Koinonia community. Recently he has been based in Elkhart, IN. setting up a network of Mennonite Korean congregations in North America.
“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
September 11, 2005
Fellowship in Classrooms – 9:15 AM
Sunday school – 9:30 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
God creates Adam & Eve . . .
Welcome and Opening
Welcome and Prayer - Bill Lederman
Vote on Church Budget – Brian W. Troyer
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Greg Blucker
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Genesis 2:4-22 – Greg Blucker
Prayer – Greg Blucker
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Responding
Care Updates/Announcements – John Troyer
Offering/Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise Team
Sending
Benediction – John Troyer
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 – Kurt & Kelly Franz, Joel & Monica
Lederman
Nursery Staff – Chris & Kerri Kahila; Sept. 18 – Tonya Franz
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Dana Sommers
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 - 09/04/2005 ~ 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
General Fund $ 2,416.00
Special Offering – MDS/Katrina $3,301.10
Other Designations $ 657.70
AM attendance 131
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, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Wed. Sept. 14, 7:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship
Wed. Sept. 14, 7:00 PM – Elder Team meeting
Thurs. Sept. 15 – WMSC
Sun. Sept. 18, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sat. Sept. 24 – Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen
Oct. 2, 9:30 AM – Communion Service
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual reports for the 2004-05 church year are due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
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 tonight for initiation!
MDS is accepting monetary donations only at this time for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. You can donate through the offering. Please mark your checks or envelopes “MDS/Hurricane Katrina but make individual checks out to “Locust Grove Mennonite Church”. A letter from MDS regarding their actions so far is posted on the west bulletin board. It includes information about the Gulf States Mennonite Conference and some of the churches in the affected areas.
Attention All Ladies (and men if you like to bake) – The Relief Sale needs baked goods. See Irene Troyer for details. Workers are also needed for the pancake and sausage breakfast. A sign-up sheet is on the library counter.
Cheryl Mast has been appointed as our new adult Sunday school superintendent. Contact her in regards to any questions you have pertaining to adult Sunday school.
Way to go primary Sunday schoolers! You collected $266.01 for the purchase of 2 goats through the Heifer Project. Thanks to everyone who helped with this project.
The September WMSC meeting is this Thursday. Donna Gautsche will be the hostess and Rachel Hochstedler will have devotions. The September project is bars of soap.
Women’s Fellowship – Come join ladies of all ages at a Flower Garden Party, Sept. 14 at 7:00 PM at Khankeo Kerschner’s place. Remember to bring your own lawn chair and a friend. You will have cookies and drink furnished by Gerri Schwartz’s Sunday school class. Directions to Khankeo’s are on the 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
The Michiana Relief Sale without coffee and ice cream? The groups that have been responsible for helping make and distribute coffee and run the dairy bar can no longer serve. The Relief Sale Board is looking for 2 groups to step up and take over these roles Sept. 23-24. Contact Barb Mast at 574-642-4410 if you can help.
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 20 – Cody Gautsche, Cecelia Franz; Sept. 21 – Zackery Prell; Sept. 23 – Irene Troyer, Brett Prell; Sept. 24 – Janell Lederman, Christen Kahila; Sept. 25 – Dave Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 19 – Merle & Andrea Yeager, Paul & Fran Eichorn, Rick & Karen Prell; Sept. 20 – Brent & Eva Beeker
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 – Karis Eicher at Glen Oaks, Marty King at Glen Oaks, Joel Lederman (somewhere)
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Brian & Jessilyn Troyer and their daughter Myah (3) whose address is 905 Canterbury Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With the victims of Hurricane Katrina
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With the Anabaptist church leader Yoon-Sik Lee as he plans to return to South Korea this month to develop the Abba Shalom Koinonia community. Recently he has been based in Elkhart, IN. setting up a network of Mennonite Korean congregations in North America.
“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”
