Sunday, September 25, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
September 25, 2005
Fellowship in Classrooms – 9:15 AM
Sunday school – 9:30 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Cain Kills Abel . . . Romans 12:10
Welcome and Opening
Welcome and Prayer - Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Genesis 4:1-16 – Adam Fellers
Prayer – Adam Fellers
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 – Matt & Emily Franz; Oct. 2 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer
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 – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 09/18/2005 ~ 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 $ 3,033.00
Designations $ 365.00
AM attendance 182
Sunday School – 129; Visitors - 2
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, 3-6:00 PM – 85th Birthday Party for Anna Stauffer
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Mon. Sept. 26, 7:00 PM – Special Elder Team meeting
Sun. Oct. 2, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Oct. 2, 10:30 AM – Communion Service
Oct. 2, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The family of Anna Stauffer invites you to help them celebrate Anna’s 85th birthday at an open house here at Locust Grove today from 3-6:00 PM. She requests “no gifts, please”.
There will be a special Elder Team meeting Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM here at the church.
The next scrapbooking night at Locust Grove is Friday, Oct. 7 at 6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The September WMSC project is bars of soap for MCC and the October project is boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Communion is planned for the morning of October 2. As usual, there will be baskets available for Alms giving. The Elders are currently aware of at least four families with financial needs. Please make your giving a matter of prayer. – The Elders
Michiana Mennonite Women’s Retreat – Oct. 7-9 at Amigo Centre – Jane Stoltzfus Buller will speak on “Spiritual Friendship: A Path to Accountability”. Mary Roth will lead worship. Call 574-831-2473 for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Saturday, Oct. 29, the Youth Core will have their annual fundraising auction and meal. Plan now to support this awesome group of kids.
Accidents occasionally happen regardless of how careful we are. If you happen to spill or drop something on the carpet that leaves a spot (specifically coffee), please let Sheila Troyer know the location and what was spilled or dropped so that the appropriate cleaner can be used to remove it. Thank you. Sheila
Any young person who is in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade is welcome to join JYF. They try to meet twice a month. Upcoming JYF events are listed below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kevin & Diana Yeager or Chris & Kerri Kahila.
Congratulations to Monica Lederman who passed her board exams this last week and is now a certified physician’s assistant!
The first bell for Sunday School will ring at 10:10 AM and the second bell will ring at 10:15 AM.
We need you! Our goal is for everyone to participate in community service work and visitation from Oct. 3-15. We will tally the total number of hours visiting and working at our Celebration time on Sunday evening, Oct. 16. Sign up for Community Service Projects at the Missions Commission table in the fellowship hall, today. – The Missions Commission
On Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 PM the Mission Commission is hosting a “Neighborhood Ice Cream Social”. Come to meet our community neighbors. Bring lawn chairs, cake, cookies, and toppings to go with the ice cream.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 6 – Mary Miller, Betty Andersohn
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 3 – Bill & Louanne Younts; Oct. 4 – Dana & Donna Sommers, Bob & Donna Schrock
YOUTH CORE -
- Sunday, Sept. 25 – Fun Night at Sheila’s 5-8:00 PM
EXPLORERS – You are invited to join in our upcoming Harvest Party on Oct. 2 from 2-4:00 PM at Fred & Marilyn Schwartz’s home. A hay ride is only part of the fun you will have! We are beginning a new year so those who are in grades 3-5 are welcome to join the Explorers. If you have any questions or need directions, talk to Dave, Lynette, Brian or Jessilyn. Hope to see you there!
JYF EVENTS -
- Wed. Sept. 28, 7-8:30 PM - Meet at Kahila’s house for a night of getting to know everyone. New members are welcome to start coming at this time.
- Sat. Oct. 22, 5-9:00 PM – Hayride and campfire at Corey & Pam Keeslar’s house.
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
- With our college students – Gerri Schwartz at Goshen College, Matt Schwartz at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Jason Yoder at Goshen College
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Irene Troyer whose address is 383B Thurston Woods Drive East, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her interests and activities.
- With Clyde & Dorothy Troyer and family in the death of Dorothy’s father, Jesse Miller, last week in Wauseon, OH.
- With the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With the three indigenous persons who have begun working on the Toba New Testament update in Argentina. MMN workers Richard & Ruth Anne Friesen are guiding this team.
“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 25, 2005
Fellowship in Classrooms – 9:15 AM
Sunday school – 9:30 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Cain Kills Abel . . . Romans 12:10
Welcome and Opening
Welcome and Prayer - Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Genesis 4:1-16 – Adam Fellers
Prayer – Adam Fellers
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 – Matt & Emily Franz; Oct. 2 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer
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 – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 09/18/2005 ~ 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 $ 3,033.00
Designations $ 365.00
AM attendance 182
Sunday School – 129; Visitors - 2
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, 3-6:00 PM – 85th Birthday Party for Anna Stauffer
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Mon. Sept. 26, 7:00 PM – Special Elder Team meeting
Sun. Oct. 2, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Oct. 2, 10:30 AM – Communion Service
Oct. 2, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Oct. 2-15 – Two Weeks of Community Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The family of Anna Stauffer invites you to help them celebrate Anna’s 85th birthday at an open house here at Locust Grove today from 3-6:00 PM. She requests “no gifts, please”.
There will be a special Elder Team meeting Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM here at the church.
The next scrapbooking night at Locust Grove is Friday, Oct. 7 at 6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The September WMSC project is bars of soap for MCC and the October project is boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Communion is planned for the morning of October 2. As usual, there will be baskets available for Alms giving. The Elders are currently aware of at least four families with financial needs. Please make your giving a matter of prayer. – The Elders
Michiana Mennonite Women’s Retreat – Oct. 7-9 at Amigo Centre – Jane Stoltzfus Buller will speak on “Spiritual Friendship: A Path to Accountability”. Mary Roth will lead worship. Call 574-831-2473 for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Saturday, Oct. 29, the Youth Core will have their annual fundraising auction and meal. Plan now to support this awesome group of kids.
Accidents occasionally happen regardless of how careful we are. If you happen to spill or drop something on the carpet that leaves a spot (specifically coffee), please let Sheila Troyer know the location and what was spilled or dropped so that the appropriate cleaner can be used to remove it. Thank you. Sheila
Any young person who is in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade is welcome to join JYF. They try to meet twice a month. Upcoming JYF events are listed below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kevin & Diana Yeager or Chris & Kerri Kahila.
Congratulations to Monica Lederman who passed her board exams this last week and is now a certified physician’s assistant!
The first bell for Sunday School will ring at 10:10 AM and the second bell will ring at 10:15 AM.
We need you! Our goal is for everyone to participate in community service work and visitation from Oct. 3-15. We will tally the total number of hours visiting and working at our Celebration time on Sunday evening, Oct. 16. Sign up for Community Service Projects at the Missions Commission table in the fellowship hall, today. – The Missions Commission
On Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 PM the Mission Commission is hosting a “Neighborhood Ice Cream Social”. Come to meet our community neighbors. Bring lawn chairs, cake, cookies, and toppings to go with the ice cream.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 6 – Mary Miller, Betty Andersohn
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 3 – Bill & Louanne Younts; Oct. 4 – Dana & Donna Sommers, Bob & Donna Schrock
YOUTH CORE -
- Sunday, Sept. 25 – Fun Night at Sheila’s 5-8:00 PM
EXPLORERS – You are invited to join in our upcoming Harvest Party on Oct. 2 from 2-4:00 PM at Fred & Marilyn Schwartz’s home. A hay ride is only part of the fun you will have! We are beginning a new year so those who are in grades 3-5 are welcome to join the Explorers. If you have any questions or need directions, talk to Dave, Lynette, Brian or Jessilyn. Hope to see you there!
JYF EVENTS -
- Wed. Sept. 28, 7-8:30 PM - Meet at Kahila’s house for a night of getting to know everyone. New members are welcome to start coming at this time.
- Sat. Oct. 22, 5-9:00 PM – Hayride and campfire at Corey & Pam Keeslar’s house.
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
- With our college students – Gerri Schwartz at Goshen College, Matt Schwartz at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Jason Yoder at Goshen College
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Irene Troyer whose address is 383B Thurston Woods Drive East, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her interests and activities.
- With Clyde & Dorothy Troyer and family in the death of Dorothy’s father, Jesse Miller, last week in Wauseon, OH.
- With the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With the three indigenous persons who have begun working on the Toba New Testament update in Argentina. MMN workers Richard & Ruth Anne Friesen are guiding this team.
“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”
