Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
March 12, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Heals the Blind Man . . . Titus 3:5
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Rich Oswald
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 10:46-52 – Adam Fellers
Prayer – Adam Fellers
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Message – John Troyer
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
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 – Brent, Eva, Krista, Justin & Jenna Beeker
Nursery Staff – Jayme Bontrager and Kelsey Gautsche; Mar. 12 – Teresa and Patty Owsley
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 – 02/26/2006 ~ 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 - $3,380.00
AM attendance - 228
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, Noon – Mission’s Commission Fundraiser Meal
Today, 2-4:00 PM – Explorers at Sturgis Community Pool
Today, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
Tues. Mar. 7, 6:45 PM – Bridal Shower for Angela Bogen
Wed. Mar. 8, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 8, 6:30 PM – Congregational Meeting
Sun. Mar. 12, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today - Everyone is welcome to enjoy our" Mediterranean Mission Meal". Donations are welcome to support our ministry team that is traveling to Israel on May 4th. You may also donate toward their expenses by writing on your envelopes-Mission trip, Israel. We are accepting donations through the month of March. Team members: Bill & Florence Wickey, Galen & Carol Eichorn, Adam Fellers, & Mary Jane Eichorn.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Bogen on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45 PM in the fellowship hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Explorers – Meet at the Sturgis Pool this afternoon at 2:00 PM for two hours of swimming and fellowship. Bring your swimsuit and towel. Also, please bring snacks and drinks to share.
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. Absentee ballots are available from Rich Oswald. Nursery care and Bible Memory will be available for the children.
In an effort to help with the cost of Christian education in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition, Bethel College in Kansas, Bluffton College, Eastern Mennonite University, Goshen College and Hesston College have agreed to match up to $1000 dollar-for-dollar that is contributed from home congregations. For current high school seniors or current college students, it’s time again to think about the 2006/07 school year. If you are a high school senior or current college student and are planning on or considering attending one of the above mentioned colleges, please contact Gerri Schwartz regarding this program.
The WMSC March project is bar soap for MCC.
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.
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 15 – Amber Hibbert; Mar. 16 – Rose Bontrager; Mar. 19 – Nancy Nunemaker
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 13-19.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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 –Mandy Yoder, Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen
- 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; Matt Schwartz & Mindy Gerber
- With Angela Bogen & Ben West. Their wedding date is April 8 and after that, their address will be 7187N 1150W, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their families and interests.
- 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 Anne Garber Kompaore in Burkina Faso who is doing research and making contacts regarding establishing a translation project in the major Burkina dialect of the Fulani language. Pray that this research will yield fruitful results.
“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
March 12, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Jesus Heals the Blind Man . . . Titus 3:5
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Rich Oswald
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 10:46-52 – Adam Fellers
Prayer – Adam Fellers
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Message – John Troyer
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
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 – Brent, Eva, Krista, Justin & Jenna Beeker
Nursery Staff – Jayme Bontrager and Kelsey Gautsche; Mar. 12 – Teresa and Patty Owsley
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 – 02/26/2006 ~ 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 - $3,380.00
AM attendance - 228
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, Noon – Mission’s Commission Fundraiser Meal
Today, 2-4:00 PM – Explorers at Sturgis Community Pool
Today, 6:00 PM – “Good Sense” Seminar
Tues. Mar. 7, 6:45 PM – Bridal Shower for Angela Bogen
Wed. Mar. 8, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 8, 6:30 PM – Congregational Meeting
Sun. Mar. 12, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today - Everyone is welcome to enjoy our" Mediterranean Mission Meal". Donations are welcome to support our ministry team that is traveling to Israel on May 4th. You may also donate toward their expenses by writing on your envelopes-Mission trip, Israel. We are accepting donations through the month of March. Team members: Bill & Florence Wickey, Galen & Carol Eichorn, Adam Fellers, & Mary Jane Eichorn.
All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Bogen on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45 PM in the fellowship hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Explorers – Meet at the Sturgis Pool this afternoon at 2:00 PM for two hours of swimming and fellowship. Bring your swimsuit and towel. Also, please bring snacks and drinks to share.
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. Absentee ballots are available from Rich Oswald. Nursery care and Bible Memory will be available for the children.
In an effort to help with the cost of Christian education in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition, Bethel College in Kansas, Bluffton College, Eastern Mennonite University, Goshen College and Hesston College have agreed to match up to $1000 dollar-for-dollar that is contributed from home congregations. For current high school seniors or current college students, it’s time again to think about the 2006/07 school year. If you are a high school senior or current college student and are planning on or considering attending one of the above mentioned colleges, please contact Gerri Schwartz regarding this program.
The WMSC March project is bar soap for MCC.
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.
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 15 – Amber Hibbert; Mar. 16 – Rose Bontrager; Mar. 19 – Nancy Nunemaker
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 13-19.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
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 –Mandy Yoder, Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen
- 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; Matt Schwartz & Mindy Gerber
- With Angela Bogen & Ben West. Their wedding date is April 8 and after that, their address will be 7187N 1150W, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their families and interests.
- 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 Anne Garber Kompaore in Burkina Faso who is doing research and making contacts regarding establishing a translation project in the major Burkina dialect of the Fulani language. Pray that this research will yield fruitful results.
“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”
