Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
January 1, 2006 Happy New Year!
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Wise Men Find Jesus . . . Psalm 100:5
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Rich Oswald
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 2:1-12 – Rich Oswald
Prayer – Rich Oswald
Children’s Story – Chris Oswald
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise Team
Sharing Time and Care Updates – John Troyer
Offering – John Troyer
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 – Greg & Brenda Blucker, Hilary Blucker & Dan Roberts
Nursery Staff –
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 –
Offerings & Attendance – 12/25/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 467-0504
General Fund - $2,998.00
AM attendance -
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, 5-7:00 PM – JYF at Chris & Kerri Kahila’s
Thurs. Jan. 5, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Donna Schrock’s
Fri. Jan. 6, 6:00 PM – Scrapbooking/Craft Night in the fellowship hall
Sun. Jan. 8, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 8, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Sun. Jan. 8, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please start using your new 2006 offering envelopes today. Don’t use any old 2005 envelopes. You may have a new number this year.
JYFers – Plan to meet today from 5-7:00 PM at Chris & Kerri Kahila’s home. Bring a snack to share.
Craft Club will be Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:00 PM at Donna Schrock’s.
Worship Team practice will be Sunday, Jan. 8 from 4-6:00 PM.
Let’s read the Bible this year! In your mailboxes today there is a January schedule for reading the Bible in chronological order. Each month you will receive the schedule. Let’s see how many of us can complete this schedule by Dec. 2006. – Bill & Janell Lederman
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The WMSC project for January is blankets for MCC.
This Friday night is Scrapbook/Craft Night at Locust Grove starting at 6:00 PM. Bring a snack to share and your own drink and enjoy the fellowship.
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 9 – Betty Yoder; Jan. 10 – Joyce Weber, Collin Keeslar; Jan. 11 – Carolyn Gautsche; Jan. 13 – Bob Schrock, Pam Keeslar; Jan. 14 – Donna Gautsche; Jan. 15 – Colleen Neff, Myah Troyer
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 9-15.
YOUTH CORE –
Sun. Jan 8th 5-8:00 - Fun Night at Sheila's house
Wed. Jan 11, 18 & 25 - Wednesday Connection with Adam
Sun. Jan 15th 5-7:00 - Snow tubing at Amigo
Sun. Jan 22nd 5-8:00 - Fun Night at Sheila'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 – Jason Yoder, Mandy Yoder, Hilary Blucker
- With our engaged couples – Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Ben & Nickie Younts and their daughters - Avian (3), Maylee (2), and Rilyn (10 weeks). Their address is 69255 S. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon, MI 49099. 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.
- With the RAD (Reaching and Discipling) teams who are adjusting to their host cultures in Argentina, Sweden and Thailand. Ask God to place in them a servant’s heart, willing to take on new ventures and building relationships with open minds and enthusiasm.
“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
January 1, 2006 Happy New Year!
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Wise Men Find Jesus . . . Psalm 100:5
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Rich Oswald
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 2:1-12 – Rich Oswald
Prayer – Rich Oswald
Children’s Story – Chris Oswald
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise Team
Sharing Time and Care Updates – John Troyer
Offering – John Troyer
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 – Greg & Brenda Blucker, Hilary Blucker & Dan Roberts
Nursery Staff –
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 –
Offerings & Attendance – 12/25/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 467-0504
General Fund - $2,998.00
AM attendance -
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, 5-7:00 PM – JYF at Chris & Kerri Kahila’s
Thurs. Jan. 5, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Donna Schrock’s
Fri. Jan. 6, 6:00 PM – Scrapbooking/Craft Night in the fellowship hall
Sun. Jan. 8, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 8, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Sun. Jan. 8, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please start using your new 2006 offering envelopes today. Don’t use any old 2005 envelopes. You may have a new number this year.
JYFers – Plan to meet today from 5-7:00 PM at Chris & Kerri Kahila’s home. Bring a snack to share.
Craft Club will be Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7:00 PM at Donna Schrock’s.
Worship Team practice will be Sunday, Jan. 8 from 4-6:00 PM.
Let’s read the Bible this year! In your mailboxes today there is a January schedule for reading the Bible in chronological order. Each month you will receive the schedule. Let’s see how many of us can complete this schedule by Dec. 2006. – Bill & Janell Lederman
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The WMSC project for January is blankets for MCC.
This Friday night is Scrapbook/Craft Night at Locust Grove starting at 6:00 PM. Bring a snack to share and your own drink and enjoy the fellowship.
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 9 – Betty Yoder; Jan. 10 – Joyce Weber, Collin Keeslar; Jan. 11 – Carolyn Gautsche; Jan. 13 – Bob Schrock, Pam Keeslar; Jan. 14 – Donna Gautsche; Jan. 15 – Colleen Neff, Myah Troyer
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 9-15.
YOUTH CORE –
Sun. Jan 8th 5-8:00 - Fun Night at Sheila's house
Wed. Jan 11, 18 & 25 - Wednesday Connection with Adam
Sun. Jan 15th 5-7:00 - Snow tubing at Amigo
Sun. Jan 22nd 5-8:00 - Fun Night at Sheila'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 – Jason Yoder, Mandy Yoder, Hilary Blucker
- With our engaged couples – Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Ben & Nickie Younts and their daughters - Avian (3), Maylee (2), and Rilyn (10 weeks). Their address is 69255 S. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon, MI 49099. 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.
- With the RAD (Reaching and Discipling) teams who are adjusting to their host cultures in Argentina, Sweden and Thailand. Ask God to place in them a servant’s heart, willing to take on new ventures and building relationships with open minds and enthusiasm.
“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”
