Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
February 5, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Heals, Prays, and Preaches . . . Matthew 11:28
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 1:29-39 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Cheryl Mast
Children’s Story – Youth Core
Message – Jim Carpenter
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 – Kevin, Diana, Courtney & Charity Yeager
Nursery Staff – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; Feb. 12 – David & Lynette Miller
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 – 01/29/2006 ~ 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 - $2,753.00
AM attendance - 160
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, 2-4:00 PM - Explorers
Today, 5:00 PM – Youth Core Super Bowl Party at Sheila’s
Wed. Feb. 8, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Feb. 9, Noon-2:00 PM – Sturgis Ministerial Assoc. meeting in the fellowship hall
Fri. Feb. 10, 6:00 PM – Rental wedding rehearsal
Sat. Feb. 11, 7:00 PM – Rental wedding
Sun. Feb. 12, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Feb. 12, 6:00 PM – Valentine Meal fundraiser
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explorers will meet today from 2-4:00 pm at the church to play games. Bring a table game you like to play along with a snack to share. Drinks will be provided.
Remember the vote of affirmation for the two persons the congregation has chosen to be a part of the lot selection process. This vote will be on Feb. 12.
The February WMSC project is items for the Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The cards and card rack on a shelf by the library counter were donated by the Mattie E. Miller family in her remembrance. An important ministry of Mattie throughout her life was to give cards (often with a dollar in it) to people on their birthdays. Feel free to use these cards as you wish to remember people's birthdays and anniversaries, give a thank you, or other words of encouragement. Martha Franz has agreed to keep it stocked with cards.
In your mailbox today is an information sheet for you to look over and update. Also, please include your individual email addresses for our church email list. Put the corrected copy in Glenn/Beth Miller’s mailbox.
Today is the last day to purchase your tickets for the Valentine dinner sponsored by Youth Core. Please meet us in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to make a purchase. We are looking forward to our evening together next Sunday. Youth Core
Congratulations to Bill & Louanne Younts on the birth of their second grandson. Isaiah Joseph was born to Ernest & Paula Hawkes on Jan. 29 in Three Rivers. He joins siblings Isabelle, Ernest and Pauline. Blessings to the Hawkes family!
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 13 – Chris Kahila; Feb. 14 – Paul Eichorn, David Miller, Conner Keeslar; Feb. 15 – Esther Borkholder, Brittany Kindig
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Feb. 13-19.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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 – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- 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 Brent & Eva Beeker and their children – Krista (16), Justin (15) and Jenna (9). Their address is 63067 Engle Road, Constantine, MI 49042. 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 SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People) participants in Tucson, AZ, serving in low-income home repair, at a peace center, local food banks, schools and homeless shelters.
“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
February 5, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Heals, Prays, and Preaches . . . Matthew 11:28
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 1:29-39 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Cheryl Mast
Children’s Story – Youth Core
Message – Jim Carpenter
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 – Kevin, Diana, Courtney & Charity Yeager
Nursery Staff – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; Feb. 12 – David & Lynette Miller
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 – 01/29/2006 ~ 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 - $2,753.00
AM attendance - 160
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, 2-4:00 PM - Explorers
Today, 5:00 PM – Youth Core Super Bowl Party at Sheila’s
Wed. Feb. 8, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Feb. 9, Noon-2:00 PM – Sturgis Ministerial Assoc. meeting in the fellowship hall
Fri. Feb. 10, 6:00 PM – Rental wedding rehearsal
Sat. Feb. 11, 7:00 PM – Rental wedding
Sun. Feb. 12, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Feb. 12, 6:00 PM – Valentine Meal fundraiser
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Explorers will meet today from 2-4:00 pm at the church to play games. Bring a table game you like to play along with a snack to share. Drinks will be provided.
Remember the vote of affirmation for the two persons the congregation has chosen to be a part of the lot selection process. This vote will be on Feb. 12.
The February WMSC project is items for the Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The cards and card rack on a shelf by the library counter were donated by the Mattie E. Miller family in her remembrance. An important ministry of Mattie throughout her life was to give cards (often with a dollar in it) to people on their birthdays. Feel free to use these cards as you wish to remember people's birthdays and anniversaries, give a thank you, or other words of encouragement. Martha Franz has agreed to keep it stocked with cards.
In your mailbox today is an information sheet for you to look over and update. Also, please include your individual email addresses for our church email list. Put the corrected copy in Glenn/Beth Miller’s mailbox.
Today is the last day to purchase your tickets for the Valentine dinner sponsored by Youth Core. Please meet us in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to make a purchase. We are looking forward to our evening together next Sunday. Youth Core
Congratulations to Bill & Louanne Younts on the birth of their second grandson. Isaiah Joseph was born to Ernest & Paula Hawkes on Jan. 29 in Three Rivers. He joins siblings Isabelle, Ernest and Pauline. Blessings to the Hawkes family!
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 13 – Chris Kahila; Feb. 14 – Paul Eichorn, David Miller, Conner Keeslar; Feb. 15 – Esther Borkholder, Brittany Kindig
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Feb. 13-19.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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 – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- 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 Brent & Eva Beeker and their children – Krista (16), Justin (15) and Jenna (9). Their address is 63067 Engle Road, Constantine, MI 49042. 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 SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People) participants in Tucson, AZ, serving in low-income home repair, at a peace center, local food banks, schools and homeless shelters.
“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”
