Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
February 12, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Calms a Storm . . . I Peter 5:7
Welcome and Opening
Welcome– Bill Lederman
Vote of Affirmation for Elder Selection – Dennis Bontrager
Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 4:35-41 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Cheryl Mast
Children’s Story – Youth Core
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 – Kevin, Diana, Courtney & Charity Yeager
Nursery Staff – David & Lynette Miller; Feb. 19 – Krista Beeker and Clara Mullett
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 – 02/05/2006 ~ 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 - $2,884.00
AM attendance - 165
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, 6:00 PM – Valentine Meal fundraiser
Wed. Feb. 15, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Feb. 15, 7:30 PM – Elder Team meeting
Thurs. Feb. 16 – WMSC
Sun. Feb. 19, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Feb. 19, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The February WMSC project is blankets for MCC and items for the Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline. Hostess for the meeting this week is Martha Franz and Diane Green will have devotions.
Please remember to look over and update the information sheet you received last week. Also, please include your individual email addresses for our church email list. Put the corrected copy in Glenn/Beth Miller’s mailbox.
Thanks again go to Monson Tax Service for processing our W-2 forms for us. We greatly appreciate your generosity, Mike!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Correction – The cards and card rack were donated in memory of Mattie C. Miller, not Mattie E. Mattie E. is still alive and kicking! Sorry about any confusion.
Because so many of you have enjoyed Paul Eichorn serving as a door greeter/valet parking person on the West side, we have added this service to the East Side. Paul Kindig will be available and both will be happy to assist with doors or parking. Thank you "Paul's" for your willingness to serve.
The MMA Sharing Funds provided $4,008.71 in matching funds to support special needs in our church last year. Fred & Marilyn Schwartz serve as the MMA Advocates in our congregation. Please contact them for more information.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 25 – Donna Schrock; Feb. 26 – Jayme Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Feb. 20-26.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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
Sun. Mar. 12, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila’s house
Sun. Mar. 19, 4:00 PM – Bowling at the Strike Zone – Meet at the church at 4:00 pm to car pool
Sun. Mar. 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 – Karis Eicher, Marty King, Chad Miller
- 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 Natalie Bellaire. Her address is 65375 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her 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 MMN workers Donna & Loren Entz in Burkina Faso. Pray for increased interest in God’s word as the Samogho people listen to the weekly radio program in their own language. The program combines traditional and biblical material as well as new Christian music compositions.
“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 12, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Calms a Storm . . . I Peter 5:7
Welcome and Opening
Welcome– Bill Lederman
Vote of Affirmation for Elder Selection – Dennis Bontrager
Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 4:35-41 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Cheryl Mast
Children’s Story – Youth Core
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 – Kevin, Diana, Courtney & Charity Yeager
Nursery Staff – David & Lynette Miller; Feb. 19 – Krista Beeker and Clara Mullett
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 – 02/05/2006 ~ 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 - $2,884.00
AM attendance - 165
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, 6:00 PM – Valentine Meal fundraiser
Wed. Feb. 15, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Feb. 15, 7:30 PM – Elder Team meeting
Thurs. Feb. 16 – WMSC
Sun. Feb. 19, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Feb. 19, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The February WMSC project is blankets for MCC and items for the Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline. Hostess for the meeting this week is Martha Franz and Diane Green will have devotions.
Please remember to look over and update the information sheet you received last week. Also, please include your individual email addresses for our church email list. Put the corrected copy in Glenn/Beth Miller’s mailbox.
Thanks again go to Monson Tax Service for processing our W-2 forms for us. We greatly appreciate your generosity, Mike!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Correction – The cards and card rack were donated in memory of Mattie C. Miller, not Mattie E. Mattie E. is still alive and kicking! Sorry about any confusion.
Because so many of you have enjoyed Paul Eichorn serving as a door greeter/valet parking person on the West side, we have added this service to the East Side. Paul Kindig will be available and both will be happy to assist with doors or parking. Thank you "Paul's" for your willingness to serve.
The MMA Sharing Funds provided $4,008.71 in matching funds to support special needs in our church last year. Fred & Marilyn Schwartz serve as the MMA Advocates in our congregation. Please contact them for more information.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 25 – Donna Schrock; Feb. 26 – Jayme Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Feb. 20-26.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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
Sun. Mar. 12, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila’s house
Sun. Mar. 19, 4:00 PM – Bowling at the Strike Zone – Meet at the church at 4:00 pm to car pool
Sun. Mar. 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 – Karis Eicher, Marty King, Chad Miller
- 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 Natalie Bellaire. Her address is 65375 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her 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 MMN workers Donna & Loren Entz in Burkina Faso. Pray for increased interest in God’s word as the Samogho people listen to the weekly radio program in their own language. The program combines traditional and biblical material as well as new Christian music compositions.
“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”
