Sunday, November 20, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
November 20, 2005
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Isaac is Born . . . Philippians 4:4
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Moments in Mission – Wayne Miller
Words of Worship – Faith Carpenter
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Genesis 21:1-6 – Faith Carpenter
Prayer – Faith Carpenter
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Message – John Troyer
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 – Leona and Clara Mullett; Nov. 27 – Karis and Tiffany Eicher
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 – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 11/13/2005 ~ 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 - $2,735.00
AM attendance - 184
Sunday School – 128; 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, 5-8:30 PM – Youth Core at Amigo Centre
Tues. Nov. 22, 6:30 PM – Bridal Shower for Emily Nunemaker
Wed. Nov. 23, 6:00 PM – Choir practice
Thurs. Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Day
Sun. Nov. 27, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Thurs. Dec. 15, 6:45 PM – Christmas Caroling at the County Jail
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
“To everyone who was praying for and supporting me and my family - I would like to thank you all for your encouraging words and tokens of care. Thank you.” – Matt and Cecelia Franz
“To all our church family and friends – Thank you so very much for all your concern and prayers on our behalf the last months during Emily’s illness and death. It’s so great to be a part of a caring, supporting family.” – All the Franzens
Both of the above notes are posted on the west bulletin board.
Janet Schumacher, MCC regional associate, will be our guest speaker on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 PM. She has recently returned from a 3-week trip to Indonesia and will share stories and pictures of the Tsunami Relief.
“Thanks to everyone for the cards, gifts, and meals after the birth of Rilyn.” – Ben & Nickie Younts and girls
Congratulations to Brian Oswald and Rachel Nafziger who were united in marriage at Central Mennonite Church in Archbold, OH Nov. 12. Pastor John Troyer conducted the ceremony. Brian & Rachel will be living in the Harrisonburg, VA area. May the Lord bless them.
When placing announcements and sign-up sheets on the library counter, please use removable tape. The tape is located behind the counter in a basket. It is difficult to remove regular scotch tape from the counter top and this will make removing the tape much easier. Thank you. – Sheila Troyer
“The family of Ellen Oswald would like to express our sincere appreciation for the love and support you have shown in so many ways during the loss of our Dear Mother. Your kindness will always be remembered and we cherish your friendship.” - Mattie, Sharon & Richard
Lost and Found items have been placed in the Fellowship Hall. Please claim what is yours. The girl’s coat was left during VBS. If you brought a guest that the coat might fit, please check with them to see if it is theirs. Thank you. - Sheila Troyer
Song books that have been used by our youth groups in the past years are also on the lost and found table. Please feel free to take them if you would like. – Sheila Troyer
Jason & Andrea Ramer have moved to 26408-A Banker St. Road, Sturgis.
The annual Christmas caroling at the county jail will be Thursday, Dec. 15. Be at the jail by 6:45 PM.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore; Dec. 1 – Sylvia Yoder, Ethan Schrock; Dec. 4 – Alma Slabach
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
YOUTH CORE –
Sun. Nov. 20, 5-8:00 PM – Your Dreams Come True at Amigo
Gym
Sun. Dec. 11, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila’s house
Sun. Dec. 18, 5-8:00 PM – Christmas Extraordinaire at Bill & Janell Lederman’s house
Fri. Dec. 30, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM – Lock-In at the church
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 – Chad Miller, Lindsay Miller, Chris Owsley
- With our engaged couples – Emily Nunemaker & Brandon Fish – Dec. 3, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Kevin & Diana Yeager and their daughters – Courtney (11) and Charity (9). Their address is 61104 Kuhlmeyer Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- 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.
- Pray that God will give insight to missional church development staff members of Mennonite Mission Network as they assess needs of the urban context and connect these to the wider Mennonite Church USA.
“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 20, 2005
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Isaac is Born . . . Philippians 4:4
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Moments in Mission – Wayne Miller
Words of Worship – Faith Carpenter
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Genesis 21:1-6 – Faith Carpenter
Prayer – Faith Carpenter
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Message – John Troyer
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 – Leona and Clara Mullett; Nov. 27 – Karis and Tiffany Eicher
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 – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 11/13/2005 ~ 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 - $2,735.00
AM attendance - 184
Sunday School – 128; 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, 5-8:30 PM – Youth Core at Amigo Centre
Tues. Nov. 22, 6:30 PM – Bridal Shower for Emily Nunemaker
Wed. Nov. 23, 6:00 PM – Choir practice
Thurs. Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Day
Sun. Nov. 27, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Thurs. Dec. 15, 6:45 PM – Christmas Caroling at the County Jail
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
“To everyone who was praying for and supporting me and my family - I would like to thank you all for your encouraging words and tokens of care. Thank you.” – Matt and Cecelia Franz
“To all our church family and friends – Thank you so very much for all your concern and prayers on our behalf the last months during Emily’s illness and death. It’s so great to be a part of a caring, supporting family.” – All the Franzens
Both of the above notes are posted on the west bulletin board.
Janet Schumacher, MCC regional associate, will be our guest speaker on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 PM. She has recently returned from a 3-week trip to Indonesia and will share stories and pictures of the Tsunami Relief.
“Thanks to everyone for the cards, gifts, and meals after the birth of Rilyn.” – Ben & Nickie Younts and girls
Congratulations to Brian Oswald and Rachel Nafziger who were united in marriage at Central Mennonite Church in Archbold, OH Nov. 12. Pastor John Troyer conducted the ceremony. Brian & Rachel will be living in the Harrisonburg, VA area. May the Lord bless them.
When placing announcements and sign-up sheets on the library counter, please use removable tape. The tape is located behind the counter in a basket. It is difficult to remove regular scotch tape from the counter top and this will make removing the tape much easier. Thank you. – Sheila Troyer
“The family of Ellen Oswald would like to express our sincere appreciation for the love and support you have shown in so many ways during the loss of our Dear Mother. Your kindness will always be remembered and we cherish your friendship.” - Mattie, Sharon & Richard
Lost and Found items have been placed in the Fellowship Hall. Please claim what is yours. The girl’s coat was left during VBS. If you brought a guest that the coat might fit, please check with them to see if it is theirs. Thank you. - Sheila Troyer
Song books that have been used by our youth groups in the past years are also on the lost and found table. Please feel free to take them if you would like. – Sheila Troyer
Jason & Andrea Ramer have moved to 26408-A Banker St. Road, Sturgis.
The annual Christmas caroling at the county jail will be Thursday, Dec. 15. Be at the jail by 6:45 PM.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore; Dec. 1 – Sylvia Yoder, Ethan Schrock; Dec. 4 – Alma Slabach
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
YOUTH CORE –
Sun. Nov. 20, 5-8:00 PM – Your Dreams Come True at Amigo
Gym
Sun. Dec. 11, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila’s house
Sun. Dec. 18, 5-8:00 PM – Christmas Extraordinaire at Bill & Janell Lederman’s house
Fri. Dec. 30, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM – Lock-In at the church
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 – Chad Miller, Lindsay Miller, Chris Owsley
- With our engaged couples – Emily Nunemaker & Brandon Fish – Dec. 3, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Kevin & Diana Yeager and their daughters – Courtney (11) and Charity (9). Their address is 61104 Kuhlmeyer Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- 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.
- Pray that God will give insight to missional church development staff members of Mennonite Mission Network as they assess needs of the urban context and connect these to the wider Mennonite Church USA.
“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”
