Sunday, November 06, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
November 6, 2005
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
God Is at Work – We Can Trust Him . . . Jeremiah 29:10-13
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – John Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Jer. 29:10-13 and Romans 8:35-39 – John Troyer
Prayer – John Troyer
Message – Dean Brubaker
Offering – John Troyer
Responding
Care Updates – John Troyer
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 our worship time following Sunday school. 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 – Mark & Carrie Martin
Nursery Staff –Teresa and Patty Owsley; Charlie & Stefanie Patrick
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 – 10/30/2005 ~ 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 - $3,815.00
AM attendance - 198
Sunday School – 153; Visitors - 9
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, 1:30-4:30 PM – Explorers go to A-Mazing Acres
Today, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Tonight, 6:00 PM – Guess Who’s Coming to Supper
Tues. Nov. 8, 7:00 PM – Remodeling Committee meeting
Wed. Nov. 9, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Nov. 9, 7:30 PM – Elder Team meeting
Sun. Nov. 13, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 13, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila’s
Tues. Nov. 15, 7:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship
Sat. Nov. 19 – LACS Bazaar and Auction
Tues. Nov. 22, 6:30 PM – Bridal Shower for Emily Nunemaker
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explorers will be going to A-Mazing Acres (a corn maze in Edwardsburg) today. Plan to meet in the parking lot of Save-A-Lot in Sturgis at 1:30 PM. You will be returning to that parking lot at 4:30 PM. Bring $2.00 and dress appropriately for fall weather.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The Remodeling Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 PM.
“We, John & Erma Eash, want to thank our children, David, Sylvia, Merle, Andrea, Judy, Michael and grandchildren for the work they did in arranging our 65th wedding celebration, for those who attended, and for the cards, best wishes and gifts of money. It paid for nearly half of the furnace. Also thanks to those who put in time and worked on putting up our new roof. It is great to belong to a caring and loving church. We pray God’s blessing on all of you. Thank you.”
The Women’s Fellowship bus trip will be Saturday, May 20. There is a sign up sheet on the library counter. Please sign up to go by Dec. 5. You must give your $15 deposit to Fran Eichorn by Nov. 13 as it has to be mailed in on Nov. 14. The total cost will be $80-$88. You may now have your friends sign up, too.
Evelyn Blucker is missing a tin pie carrier with lid. It has a crisscross design on the lid. Please let her know if you have it or know where it is.
Emily Nunemaker and Brandon Fish became engaged last December and now this December they are getting married. In anticipation of this special event, all ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Emily on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
Just in case you wonder where they are, Jim & Mary Yoder have headed south to Texas for the winter. They plan to return around Apr. 1.
“We appreciate your support through your generous bidding and through your prayers. We were excited with the outcome of the auction and meal this past Saturday. We were able to raise $4,461.16! Please continue to pray for us as we seek opportunities for a mission trip this summer. Thanks.” – The Youth Core
“We are glad to call Locust Grove our home! All three of us enjoyed the fellowship and breakfast last Sunday. We appreciate all the ways you show us your support through words of affirmation, cards, prayers and gifts. Blessings to all of you as you continue to seek God’s guidance in your lives.” – John, Sheila & Mandy
Locust Grove will be helping with the community Thanksgiving dinner at Grace Community Church in Sturgis. Please sign up on the library counter if you can help. See Marjana Tribble with any questions.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 19 – Edna Carpenter; Nov. 20 – Kevin Neff
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 20 – Rick & Doris Bogen
YOUTH CORE –
Wed. Nov. 9 & 16, 5:30-7:30 PM - Wed. Connection with Adam
Sun. Nov. 13, 5-8 PM - Fun Night at Sheila’s
Sun. Nov. 20, 5-8:00 PM – Your Dreams Come True at Amigo Gym
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 – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Emily Nunemaker & Brandon Fish – Dec. 3, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Bill & Florence Wickey. Their address is 28314 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With the family of Ellen Oswald who passed away Nov. 1, one day after her 94th birthday. She will be greatly missed by all her family, especially her children Mattie Miller, Sharon Schrock and Rich Oswald and their families. Please continue to lift them up in prayer. Funeral services were yesterday here at Locust Grove.
- With the victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With MMN mission associates Mark & Mary Hurst as they teach on reconciliation and forgiveness through their work with the Anabaptist Assoc. of Australia and New Zealand. Mary trains workshop facilitators for the interfaith Alternatives to Violence Project.
“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, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Connie Pagels, 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
November 6, 2005
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
God Is at Work – We Can Trust Him . . . Jeremiah 29:10-13
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – John Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Jer. 29:10-13 and Romans 8:35-39 – John Troyer
Prayer – John Troyer
Message – Dean Brubaker
Offering – John Troyer
Responding
Care Updates – John Troyer
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 our worship time following Sunday school. 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 – Mark & Carrie Martin
Nursery Staff –Teresa and Patty Owsley; Charlie & Stefanie Patrick
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 – 10/30/2005 ~ 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 - $3,815.00
AM attendance - 198
Sunday School – 153; Visitors - 9
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, 1:30-4:30 PM – Explorers go to A-Mazing Acres
Today, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Tonight, 6:00 PM – Guess Who’s Coming to Supper
Tues. Nov. 8, 7:00 PM – Remodeling Committee meeting
Wed. Nov. 9, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Nov. 9, 7:30 PM – Elder Team meeting
Sun. Nov. 13, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 13, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila’s
Tues. Nov. 15, 7:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship
Sat. Nov. 19 – LACS Bazaar and Auction
Tues. Nov. 22, 6:30 PM – Bridal Shower for Emily Nunemaker
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explorers will be going to A-Mazing Acres (a corn maze in Edwardsburg) today. Plan to meet in the parking lot of Save-A-Lot in Sturgis at 1:30 PM. You will be returning to that parking lot at 4:30 PM. Bring $2.00 and dress appropriately for fall weather.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The Remodeling Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 PM.
“We, John & Erma Eash, want to thank our children, David, Sylvia, Merle, Andrea, Judy, Michael and grandchildren for the work they did in arranging our 65th wedding celebration, for those who attended, and for the cards, best wishes and gifts of money. It paid for nearly half of the furnace. Also thanks to those who put in time and worked on putting up our new roof. It is great to belong to a caring and loving church. We pray God’s blessing on all of you. Thank you.”
The Women’s Fellowship bus trip will be Saturday, May 20. There is a sign up sheet on the library counter. Please sign up to go by Dec. 5. You must give your $15 deposit to Fran Eichorn by Nov. 13 as it has to be mailed in on Nov. 14. The total cost will be $80-$88. You may now have your friends sign up, too.
Evelyn Blucker is missing a tin pie carrier with lid. It has a crisscross design on the lid. Please let her know if you have it or know where it is.
Emily Nunemaker and Brandon Fish became engaged last December and now this December they are getting married. In anticipation of this special event, all ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Emily on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
Just in case you wonder where they are, Jim & Mary Yoder have headed south to Texas for the winter. They plan to return around Apr. 1.
“We appreciate your support through your generous bidding and through your prayers. We were excited with the outcome of the auction and meal this past Saturday. We were able to raise $4,461.16! Please continue to pray for us as we seek opportunities for a mission trip this summer. Thanks.” – The Youth Core
“We are glad to call Locust Grove our home! All three of us enjoyed the fellowship and breakfast last Sunday. We appreciate all the ways you show us your support through words of affirmation, cards, prayers and gifts. Blessings to all of you as you continue to seek God’s guidance in your lives.” – John, Sheila & Mandy
Locust Grove will be helping with the community Thanksgiving dinner at Grace Community Church in Sturgis. Please sign up on the library counter if you can help. See Marjana Tribble with any questions.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 19 – Edna Carpenter; Nov. 20 – Kevin Neff
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 20 – Rick & Doris Bogen
YOUTH CORE –
Wed. Nov. 9 & 16, 5:30-7:30 PM - Wed. Connection with Adam
Sun. Nov. 13, 5-8 PM - Fun Night at Sheila’s
Sun. Nov. 20, 5-8:00 PM – Your Dreams Come True at Amigo Gym
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 – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Emily Nunemaker & Brandon Fish – Dec. 3, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Bill & Florence Wickey. Their address is 28314 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With the family of Ellen Oswald who passed away Nov. 1, one day after her 94th birthday. She will be greatly missed by all her family, especially her children Mattie Miller, Sharon Schrock and Rich Oswald and their families. Please continue to lift them up in prayer. Funeral services were yesterday here at Locust Grove.
- With the victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With MMN mission associates Mark & Mary Hurst as they teach on reconciliation and forgiveness through their work with the Anabaptist Assoc. of Australia and New Zealand. Mary trains workshop facilitators for the interfaith Alternatives to Violence Project.
“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, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Connie Pagels, 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”
