Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
February 19, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Four Friends Help a Paralyzed Man . . . I John 1:9
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 2:1-12 – 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 – Krista Beeker and Clara Mullett; Feb. 26 – Pam & Corey Keeslar
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 – 02/12/2006 ~ 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 - $3,930.86
AM attendance - 182
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 –”Good Sense” Seminar
Wed. Feb. 22, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Feb. 26, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Feb. 26, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Sheila’s
Tues. Mar. 7, 6:45 PM – Bridal Shower for Angela Bogen
Wed. Mar. 8, 6:30 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We had a wonderful time with everyone at the Valentine Dinner and enjoyed our time together preparing for the evening. We were able to raise $835 toward this year's mission trip and our 2007 conference in San Jose, CA. Thank you for coming and for your support. - Youth Core and Sponsors
Locust Grove is invited to the Shore WMSC Guest Day on April 11 starting at 8:30 AM. Contact Martha Franz if you have any questions.
“Thank you for the support you have been to us as we grieve the loss of another brother.” - Dana Sommers
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
We are invited to the 4th Annual Pleasant Hill Women's Conference
Saturday, March 11, 2006, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration forms are in your mail box. There are 7 different workshops to attend. The keynote speaker is Rhonda Walmer and lunch will be provided by Fine & Fancy Catering. Let Faith Carpenter know if you are interested and we can car pool.
Results of the vote taken last Sunday – Both Bill Lederman and Ben Younts were approved for the lot selection process by well over 75%.
A congregational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 PM. Three items on the agenda are: going over the survey results, a vote on the Sunday morning service schedule, and a vote on changes in staffing. Please carefully review the tan pamphlet that was in your mailboxes two weeks ago to prepare for the staffing vote. Extra copies are on the library counter.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Bogen on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45 PM in the fellowship hall.
A big THANK YOU goes to Paul Eichorn for making and installing a hand railing on the outside at the east entrance. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, Paul!
The Mission Commission invites you to share the Israeli Experience on Sunday, March 5th with a Mediterranean Meal. Donations for the meal will be used to support our Mission Ministry team that is traveling to Israel in May.
The WMSC project for March is bar soap for MCC. You can still bring in blankets and items for the Pregnancy Helpline through the end of February.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 28 – Hezir Araujo; Mar. 3 – Gary Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Mar. 3 – Sam & Mattie Miller
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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 – 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 Greg & Brenda Blucker and their daughter Hilary (19). Their address is 65775 N. Centreville Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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 MMN worker Neal Blough in France who requests prayer for a first-time meeting of Free Church evangelicals, including Mennonites, who work closely with Catholics. The meeting, held Feb. 25 at Paris Mennonite Centre, is a way to share experiences and find mutual support.
“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 19, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Four Friends Help a Paralyzed Man . . . I John 1:9
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Cheryl Mast
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 2:1-12 – 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 – Krista Beeker and Clara Mullett; Feb. 26 – Pam & Corey Keeslar
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 – 02/12/2006 ~ 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 - $3,930.86
AM attendance - 182
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 –”Good Sense” Seminar
Wed. Feb. 22, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Feb. 26, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Feb. 26, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Sheila’s
Tues. Mar. 7, 6:45 PM – Bridal Shower for Angela Bogen
Wed. Mar. 8, 6:30 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We had a wonderful time with everyone at the Valentine Dinner and enjoyed our time together preparing for the evening. We were able to raise $835 toward this year's mission trip and our 2007 conference in San Jose, CA. Thank you for coming and for your support. - Youth Core and Sponsors
Locust Grove is invited to the Shore WMSC Guest Day on April 11 starting at 8:30 AM. Contact Martha Franz if you have any questions.
“Thank you for the support you have been to us as we grieve the loss of another brother.” - Dana Sommers
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
We are invited to the 4th Annual Pleasant Hill Women's Conference
Saturday, March 11, 2006, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration forms are in your mail box. There are 7 different workshops to attend. The keynote speaker is Rhonda Walmer and lunch will be provided by Fine & Fancy Catering. Let Faith Carpenter know if you are interested and we can car pool.
Results of the vote taken last Sunday – Both Bill Lederman and Ben Younts were approved for the lot selection process by well over 75%.
A congregational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 PM. Three items on the agenda are: going over the survey results, a vote on the Sunday morning service schedule, and a vote on changes in staffing. Please carefully review the tan pamphlet that was in your mailboxes two weeks ago to prepare for the staffing vote. Extra copies are on the library counter.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Bogen on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45 PM in the fellowship hall.
A big THANK YOU goes to Paul Eichorn for making and installing a hand railing on the outside at the east entrance. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, Paul!
The Mission Commission invites you to share the Israeli Experience on Sunday, March 5th with a Mediterranean Meal. Donations for the meal will be used to support our Mission Ministry team that is traveling to Israel in May.
The WMSC project for March is bar soap for MCC. You can still bring in blankets and items for the Pregnancy Helpline through the end of February.
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 28 – Hezir Araujo; Mar. 3 – Gary Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Mar. 3 – Sam & Mattie Miller
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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 – 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 Greg & Brenda Blucker and their daughter Hilary (19). Their address is 65775 N. Centreville Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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 MMN worker Neal Blough in France who requests prayer for a first-time meeting of Free Church evangelicals, including Mennonites, who work closely with Catholics. The meeting, held Feb. 25 at Paris Mennonite Centre, is a way to share experiences and find mutual support.
“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”
