Tuesday, March 14, 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 Teaches About Commitment . . . Romans 1:16
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 8:31-38 – 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
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 – Today - Teresa and Patty Owsley; Mar. 19 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick
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 – 03/05/2006 ~ 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 - $3,131.25
AM attendance - 175
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 at Sheila’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Small Groups
Wed. Mar. 15, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 15, 7:30 PM – Elder Team Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 16 - WMSC
Sun. Mar. 19, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Tues. Mar. 21, 7:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship at Great Lakes Choco- late in Sturgis
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amigo Centre is taking applications for summer camp staff & counselors. There are still opportunities to be involved in the lives of children as a camp counselor, serve as a lifeguard, or in helping to feed campers & guests. Spend a few months with us impacting lives and developing relationships that last a lifetime... and you get paid, too! For more information & an application, contact Jason at 269-651-2811 or email him: jason@amigocentre.org or you can visit our website at www.amigocentre.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Thank you, thank you!! $1,720.63 was collected for our ministry team traveling to Israel. Your generosity is empowering!! - Mission Commission
Regarding the two ballots for the congregational meeting last Wednesday evening – Those voting supported by 84% to continue with the Sunday morning service schedule we now have. The vote on the staffing proposal was postponed until the Elders can bring a full job description for both staff positions.
Thank you to Donna Gautsche, Shelly Kindig and Donna Sommers for taking care of the children during the congregational meeting!
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.
The WMSC March project is bar soap for MCC. Hostess for the meeting this Thursday is Mary Miller. Irma Eash will have devotions.
A sign up list will be on the library counter from today until Mar. 26 for the Ladies and Girls Tea to be held on April 29th @ 2:00 pm here at the church. The speaker will be Willa K. Sprunger, a wife, mother,
grandmother, and author from Berne, IN. She has written the book Five Pieces of Pizza and a Can of Grape Soda along with Nancy Lindsey. She uses humor as she relates her experiences in life and talks about serving God. We should have a wonderful time sipping tea!
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 20 – Brittany Hibbert; Mar. 21 – Courtney Yeager; Mar. 22 – Dean Brubaker, Dana Sommers, Ross Weber; Mar. 23 – Bill Younts; Mar. 24 – Brian W. Troyer; Mar. 25 – Diana Yeager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Mar. 24 – Hezir & Ann Araujo
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 – Marcy Bontrager, Karis Eicher, Marty King
- 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 Rick & Doris Bogen and their daughter Sara (19). Their address is 22335 Roys Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their activities 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. They are planning to begin their drive to Alaska on March 18. Remember to pray for them as they travel and for the additional 10% of support that they still need.
- With Esther Schlegel, Jeff Stoesz, and Joel Reesor, Service Adventure participants, as they serve through the local thrift store, schools, and Boys & Girls Club in Lebanon, Oregon.
“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 Teaches About Commitment . . . Romans 1:16
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Mark 8:31-38 – 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
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 – Today - Teresa and Patty Owsley; Mar. 19 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick
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 – 03/05/2006 ~ 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 - $3,131.25
AM attendance - 175
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 at Sheila’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Small Groups
Wed. Mar. 15, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 15, 7:30 PM – Elder Team Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 16 - WMSC
Sun. Mar. 19, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Tues. Mar. 21, 7:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship at Great Lakes Choco- late in Sturgis
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amigo Centre is taking applications for summer camp staff & counselors. There are still opportunities to be involved in the lives of children as a camp counselor, serve as a lifeguard, or in helping to feed campers & guests. Spend a few months with us impacting lives and developing relationships that last a lifetime... and you get paid, too! For more information & an application, contact Jason at 269-651-2811 or email him: jason@amigocentre.org or you can visit our website at www.amigocentre.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Thank you, thank you!! $1,720.63 was collected for our ministry team traveling to Israel. Your generosity is empowering!! - Mission Commission
Regarding the two ballots for the congregational meeting last Wednesday evening – Those voting supported by 84% to continue with the Sunday morning service schedule we now have. The vote on the staffing proposal was postponed until the Elders can bring a full job description for both staff positions.
Thank you to Donna Gautsche, Shelly Kindig and Donna Sommers for taking care of the children during the congregational meeting!
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.
The WMSC March project is bar soap for MCC. Hostess for the meeting this Thursday is Mary Miller. Irma Eash will have devotions.
A sign up list will be on the library counter from today until Mar. 26 for the Ladies and Girls Tea to be held on April 29th @ 2:00 pm here at the church. The speaker will be Willa K. Sprunger, a wife, mother,
grandmother, and author from Berne, IN. She has written the book Five Pieces of Pizza and a Can of Grape Soda along with Nancy Lindsey. She uses humor as she relates her experiences in life and talks about serving God. We should have a wonderful time sipping tea!
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 20 – Brittany Hibbert; Mar. 21 – Courtney Yeager; Mar. 22 – Dean Brubaker, Dana Sommers, Ross Weber; Mar. 23 – Bill Younts; Mar. 24 – Brian W. Troyer; Mar. 25 – Diana Yeager
Anniversary Greetings go to: Mar. 24 – Hezir & Ann Araujo
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 – Marcy Bontrager, Karis Eicher, Marty King
- 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 Rick & Doris Bogen and their daughter Sara (19). Their address is 22335 Roys Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their activities 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. They are planning to begin their drive to Alaska on March 18. Remember to pray for them as they travel and for the additional 10% of support that they still need.
- With Esther Schlegel, Jeff Stoesz, and Joel Reesor, Service Adventure participants, as they serve through the local thrift store, schools, and Boys & Girls Club in Lebanon, Oregon.
“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”
