Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
January 22, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Follow Jesus . . . Mark 1:17
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 1:14-20 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Cheryl Mast
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 – Today - Brandon & Emily Fish
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 – LOCUST GROVE
Offerings & Attendance – 01/15/2006 ~ 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 - $3,159.00
AM attendance - 189
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, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Today, 6:00 PM –Small Groups
Wed. Jan. 25, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Jan. 29, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 29, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Sun. Jan. 29, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Women's Fellowship that was scheduled for February at the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana has been cancelled to support the Val- entine Fundraiser Meal on Feb. 12th here at the church sponsored by the Youth Core. Please plan to support this project.
Winter Game Days are scheduled at Jim & Faith’s house at 25894 S. White Tail, Sturgis on Tues. Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and March 28 from 1-5:00 PM. This is for anyone who wants to play table games and shuffle board.
“Thank you to everyone who prayed for Kelly and Kara. We appreciate it!” – Kurt, Kelly, Kyle and Kara Franz
Praise Team practice will be Sunday, Jan. 29 from 4-6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Valentine's Day is approaching and the Youth Core is here to help you plan a special evening! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 12th for a dinner here at the church. Pre-purchased tickets are required and may be purchased from any Youth Core participant. Free babysitting will be provided. Choose one of the following dinner packages - #1 Romance package $20 per person. Includes dinner, chocolates, flowers, photo, violin serenade. Table for 2. #2 Cupid package $15 per person. Includes dinner, chocolates and flowers. Seated at a table of 8. #3 No frills package $10 per person. Includes dinner and kazoo serenade. Seated at a table of 8. Thank you in advance for allowing us to serve you. - Youth Core participants and sponsors
Next Sunday, Jan. 29, a representative from Gospel Echoes will bring the Moment in Missions. He will also meet with the Intergenerational II Sunday school class during the Sunday school hour for any that would like to attend that class.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 1 – Jake Schwartz; Feb. 2 – Lexus Hibbert, Eric Bontrager; Feb. 3 – Doris Bogen
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 31 – Ross & Joyce Weber; Feb. 2 – John & Evelyn Blucker
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
Sun. Jan 22, 5-8:00 - Fun Night at Sheila's house
Sun. Feb. 5, 5:00 PM till game over – Superbowl party at Sheila’s.
Bring snacks/pop.
Sun. Feb. 12 – Valentine dinner at church – Set-up at 3:00 PM.
Dinner at 6:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 26, 5-8:00 PM – 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 – Lindsay Miller, Chris Owsley, Gerri Schwartz
- With our engaged couples – Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006; Jesse Lederman & Stephanie Teeple – June 23, 2007; Dan Roberts & Hilary Blucker – June 30, 2007
- With Hezir & Ann Araujo. Their address is 57594 8th St., Elkhart, IN 46517. 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 Service Adventure leaders’ annual retreat to be held Jan. 26-29 in San Antonio. Pray that this may be a time of building relationships, prayerful support and rejuvenation as leaders gather together.
“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, Bill Lederman, Angie Litwiller, Connie Pagels, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, 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 22, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Follow Jesus . . . Mark 1:17
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 1:14-20 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Cheryl Mast
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 – Today - Brandon & Emily Fish
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 – LOCUST GROVE
Offerings & Attendance – 01/15/2006 ~ 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 - $3,159.00
AM attendance - 189
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, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Today, 6:00 PM –Small Groups
Wed. Jan. 25, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Jan. 29, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 29, 4-6:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Sun. Jan. 29, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Women's Fellowship that was scheduled for February at the Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana has been cancelled to support the Val- entine Fundraiser Meal on Feb. 12th here at the church sponsored by the Youth Core. Please plan to support this project.
Winter Game Days are scheduled at Jim & Faith’s house at 25894 S. White Tail, Sturgis on Tues. Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and March 28 from 1-5:00 PM. This is for anyone who wants to play table games and shuffle board.
“Thank you to everyone who prayed for Kelly and Kara. We appreciate it!” – Kurt, Kelly, Kyle and Kara Franz
Praise Team practice will be Sunday, Jan. 29 from 4-6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Valentine's Day is approaching and the Youth Core is here to help you plan a special evening! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 12th for a dinner here at the church. Pre-purchased tickets are required and may be purchased from any Youth Core participant. Free babysitting will be provided. Choose one of the following dinner packages - #1 Romance package $20 per person. Includes dinner, chocolates, flowers, photo, violin serenade. Table for 2. #2 Cupid package $15 per person. Includes dinner, chocolates and flowers. Seated at a table of 8. #3 No frills package $10 per person. Includes dinner and kazoo serenade. Seated at a table of 8. Thank you in advance for allowing us to serve you. - Youth Core participants and sponsors
Next Sunday, Jan. 29, a representative from Gospel Echoes will bring the Moment in Missions. He will also meet with the Intergenerational II Sunday school class during the Sunday school hour for any that would like to attend that class.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 1 – Jake Schwartz; Feb. 2 – Lexus Hibbert, Eric Bontrager; Feb. 3 – Doris Bogen
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 31 – Ross & Joyce Weber; Feb. 2 – John & Evelyn Blucker
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
Sun. Jan 22, 5-8:00 - Fun Night at Sheila's house
Sun. Feb. 5, 5:00 PM till game over – Superbowl party at Sheila’s.
Bring snacks/pop.
Sun. Feb. 12 – Valentine dinner at church – Set-up at 3:00 PM.
Dinner at 6:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 26, 5-8:00 PM – 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 – Lindsay Miller, Chris Owsley, Gerri Schwartz
- With our engaged couples – Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006; Jesse Lederman & Stephanie Teeple – June 23, 2007; Dan Roberts & Hilary Blucker – June 30, 2007
- With Hezir & Ann Araujo. Their address is 57594 8th St., Elkhart, IN 46517. 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 Service Adventure leaders’ annual retreat to be held Jan. 26-29 in San Antonio. Pray that this may be a time of building relationships, prayerful support and rejuvenation as leaders gather together.
“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, Bill Lederman, Angie Litwiller, Connie Pagels, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, 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”
