Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
February 26, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Blesses the Children . . . Mark 10:14b
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – John Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 10:13-16 – John Troyer
Prayer – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Youth Core
Message – Sam Eicher
Responding
Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise Team
Sharing Time and Care Updates – John Troyer
Moment in Missions – Bill & Louanne Younts
Offering – John Troyer
Special Music – Marv Schwartz & Beth Miller
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 – Pam & Corey Keeslar; Mar. 5 – Jayme Bontrager and Kelsey Gautsche
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 – 02/19/2006 ~ 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 - $2,921.00
AM attendance - 169
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 Fun Night at Sheila’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Small Groups
Tues., Feb. 28, Noon-5:00 PM – Winter Game Day at Jim & Faith’s
Wed. Mar. 1, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 1, 6:15-6:30 PM – Ash Wednesday Service
Thurs., Mar. 2, 7:00 PM – Craft Night at Phyllis Hughes’
Fri. Mar. 3, 6:00 PM – Scrapbook/Craft Night at Locust Grove
Sun. Mar. 5, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Mar. 5, Noon – Mission’s Commission Fundraiser Meal
Sun. Mar. 5, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
Tues. Mar. 7, 6:45 PM – Bridal Shower for Angela Bogen
Wed. Mar. 8, 6:30 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notice change of Game Day – Tuesday, February 28 - Let's make it potluck this time and come to Jim and Faith's at 12:00 for lunch. We will play games afterwards. Bring friends with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
We will have a short Ash Wednesday service on March 1 from 6:15-6:30PM.
Craft Club will meet at Phyllis Hughes home on Thursday, March 2. All ladies are welcome to come. This is an evening of fellowship while you spend time working on your knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, etc. If you have any questions, contact Donna Schrock.
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.
Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) opportunity: Several Louisiana units will open April 1st to work in the hurricane areas. Contact Sam Miller at memsmmiller@voyager.net if you would like to go.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Bogen on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45 PM in the fellowship hall.
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.
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.
Women's Fellowship meets March 21 at 7:00 P.M. at the Great Lakes Chocolate Company, 100 West Chicago Road, Sturgis, Michigan. Come for an informal evening of drinking coffee, tea and eating some chocolate.
Amigo Centre has an opening for a full-time cook position starting in April. If interested, please call Kent Miller at 269-651-2811.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 6 – Deb Julien, Steve Eichorn; Mar. 9 – Delila Chupp; Mar. 12 – LeRoy Hochstetler
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 6-12.
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 – Angie Litwiller, Matt Schwartz, Jason Yoder
- 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 John & Evelyn Blucker. Their address is 63907 West Shore 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 workers Christine & Phil Lindell Detweiler that they can hear God’s voice as they make contacts with people and organizations for their new assignment in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
“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 26, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Blesses the Children . . . Mark 10:14b
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – John Troyer
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 10:13-16 – John Troyer
Prayer – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Youth Core
Message – Sam Eicher
Responding
Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise Team
Sharing Time and Care Updates – John Troyer
Moment in Missions – Bill & Louanne Younts
Offering – John Troyer
Special Music – Marv Schwartz & Beth Miller
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 – Pam & Corey Keeslar; Mar. 5 – Jayme Bontrager and Kelsey Gautsche
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 – 02/19/2006 ~ 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 - $2,921.00
AM attendance - 169
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 Fun Night at Sheila’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Small Groups
Tues., Feb. 28, Noon-5:00 PM – Winter Game Day at Jim & Faith’s
Wed. Mar. 1, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 1, 6:15-6:30 PM – Ash Wednesday Service
Thurs., Mar. 2, 7:00 PM – Craft Night at Phyllis Hughes’
Fri. Mar. 3, 6:00 PM – Scrapbook/Craft Night at Locust Grove
Sun. Mar. 5, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Mar. 5, Noon – Mission’s Commission Fundraiser Meal
Sun. Mar. 5, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
Tues. Mar. 7, 6:45 PM – Bridal Shower for Angela Bogen
Wed. Mar. 8, 6:30 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Notice change of Game Day – Tuesday, February 28 - Let's make it potluck this time and come to Jim and Faith's at 12:00 for lunch. We will play games afterwards. Bring friends with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
We will have a short Ash Wednesday service on March 1 from 6:15-6:30PM.
Craft Club will meet at Phyllis Hughes home on Thursday, March 2. All ladies are welcome to come. This is an evening of fellowship while you spend time working on your knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, etc. If you have any questions, contact Donna Schrock.
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.
Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) opportunity: Several Louisiana units will open April 1st to work in the hurricane areas. Contact Sam Miller at memsmmiller@voyager.net if you would like to go.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Bogen on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45 PM in the fellowship hall.
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.
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.
Women's Fellowship meets March 21 at 7:00 P.M. at the Great Lakes Chocolate Company, 100 West Chicago Road, Sturgis, Michigan. Come for an informal evening of drinking coffee, tea and eating some chocolate.
Amigo Centre has an opening for a full-time cook position starting in April. If interested, please call Kent Miller at 269-651-2811.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Locust Grove Food Pantry.
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 6 – Deb Julien, Steve Eichorn; Mar. 9 – Delila Chupp; Mar. 12 – LeRoy Hochstetler
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 6-12.
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 – Angie Litwiller, Matt Schwartz, Jason Yoder
- 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 John & Evelyn Blucker. Their address is 63907 West Shore 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 workers Christine & Phil Lindell Detweiler that they can hear God’s voice as they make contacts with people and organizations for their new assignment in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
“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”
