Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
April 9, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
We Can Honor Jesus with Actions and Words.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Mark 11:1-11– 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 – Mark, Debi, Gabe, Kaylee & Ethan Schrock
Nursery Staff – Today - Ben & Nickie Younts; Apr. 16 – Kurt & Kelly Franz
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 – Locust Grove
Offerings & Attendance – 04/02/2006 ~ 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 - $4,238.00
AM attendance - 176
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 – Choir Practice immediately after the morning service
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Small Groups
Wed. Apr. 12, 5:30 PM – NO Wednesday Connection
Wed. Apr. 12, 5:30-7:00 PM – Practice for Maundy Thursday service
Wed. Apr. 12, 7:00 PM – Elder meeting
Thurs. Apr. 13, 7:00 PM – Maundy Thursday Service
Sun. Apr. 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Apr. 16, 9:00 AM – Easter Breakfast
Wed. Apr. 19, 7:30 PM – Elder/Commission Chairpersons meeting
Sat. Apr. 29 – Mother/Daughter Tea
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be no Sunday School classes on Easter Sunday morning.
Sign up on the back counter for the Easter Breakfast. Food slips for the breakfast are also on the counter. Please have these items at the church before 9:00 AM Saturday, April 15. – Kitchen Committee
The church offices will be closed on Good Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Please join us at the Maundy Thursday service this Thursday at 7:00 PM. There will be a drama along with communion and footwashing. Some food will be served but no meal.
All ladies going on the Bus Trip to Chicago on May 20th need to pay Fran Eichorn the remainder of the balance which is $65.00 by April 12. We know this is short notice but please pay as soon as possible.
Please be considerate of others who would enjoy reading the book that you have not returned to the library. There are many books overdue.
A number of people in our congregation are enjoying The Mennonite. It comes twice a month and has many good articles. It is a good way to stay connected to the broader church and know what is going on across our country in the Mennonite Church USA/Canada. With 6 or more subscribers, the price is $33 per year. That is about $1.27 per copy. Please let Faith or Jim know if you would like to take advantage of a group rate.
The WMSC project for April is cash for the purchase of 2 iPods for Gary & Ruth Denlinger, our missionary family in Israel. Our church members traveling to Israel in May will take them to the Denlingers.
The WMSC meeting for April 20th will be an all-church activity. Come anytime in the afternoon or evening. There will be a carry-in meal in the evening. Teens, men, women, children, and friends - all are invited. There will be more details later.
PATMOS, a music group from Moldova, will present a concert at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Sunday April 30, at 10:30 AM. They will have CD's for sale, and a free-will offering will be taken to help cover their expenses. Their music is instrumental, but they are very good musicians and make beautiful music.
Regular and substitute volunteer clerks are needed at the Whistle Stop and Switch Yard MCC Thrift Shops. Their most urgent needs are for Monday mornings and Saturdays, but other days are available as well. You can choose to work once or twice a month or more. Call Joan Shetler or Missy Schrock at 534-1828 for more information, or stop by the DEPOT at 1013 Division Street in Goshen.
There is a food list on the library counter for the Ladies Tea on April 29. If you need a recipe for any of the items, see Janelle or Fran.
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 17 – Galen Eichorn; Apr. 18 – Jim Carpenter, Joe Yoder; Apr. 19 – Florence Wickey, Teresa Owsley; Apr. 23 – Chris Oswald
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Apr. 17-23.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
Sun. Apr. 9 & 23, 5-8:00 PM - Fun Night at Sheila’s house
Sat. Apr. 29 – Campfire or Movie Night. Place to be announced.
May 5-6 – Girls Night Out at the Ft. Wayne Holidome
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 – Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager, Karis Eicher
- With our engaged couples – Matt Schwartz & Mindy Gerber – Aug. 12, 2006; Jesse Lederman & Stephanie Teeple – June 23, 2007; Dan Roberts & Hilary Blucker – June 30, 2007
- With John & Evelyn Blucker and family on the death of John’s sister, Irene Yoder, in Arthur, IL. Our sympathy and prayers are with them.
- With Levi & Esther Borkholder. Their address is 1617 Griffith St., Sturgis, MI 49091. 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.
- With a MMN husband and wife team who are serving as physicians in rural central India. Pray that their presence and ministry will demonstrate that the people there, considered among the poorest and most isolated in India, are not forgotten but loved by God.
“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, 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
April 9, 2006
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
We Can Honor Jesus with Actions and Words.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Adam Fellers
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Mark 11:1-11– 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 – Mark, Debi, Gabe, Kaylee & Ethan Schrock
Nursery Staff – Today - Ben & Nickie Younts; Apr. 16 – Kurt & Kelly Franz
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 – Locust Grove
Offerings & Attendance – 04/02/2006 ~ 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 - $4,238.00
AM attendance - 176
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 – Choir Practice immediately after the morning service
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Today, 6:00 PM – Small Groups
Wed. Apr. 12, 5:30 PM – NO Wednesday Connection
Wed. Apr. 12, 5:30-7:00 PM – Practice for Maundy Thursday service
Wed. Apr. 12, 7:00 PM – Elder meeting
Thurs. Apr. 13, 7:00 PM – Maundy Thursday Service
Sun. Apr. 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Apr. 16, 9:00 AM – Easter Breakfast
Wed. Apr. 19, 7:30 PM – Elder/Commission Chairpersons meeting
Sat. Apr. 29 – Mother/Daughter Tea
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be no Sunday School classes on Easter Sunday morning.
Sign up on the back counter for the Easter Breakfast. Food slips for the breakfast are also on the counter. Please have these items at the church before 9:00 AM Saturday, April 15. – Kitchen Committee
The church offices will be closed on Good Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Please join us at the Maundy Thursday service this Thursday at 7:00 PM. There will be a drama along with communion and footwashing. Some food will be served but no meal.
All ladies going on the Bus Trip to Chicago on May 20th need to pay Fran Eichorn the remainder of the balance which is $65.00 by April 12. We know this is short notice but please pay as soon as possible.
Please be considerate of others who would enjoy reading the book that you have not returned to the library. There are many books overdue.
A number of people in our congregation are enjoying The Mennonite. It comes twice a month and has many good articles. It is a good way to stay connected to the broader church and know what is going on across our country in the Mennonite Church USA/Canada. With 6 or more subscribers, the price is $33 per year. That is about $1.27 per copy. Please let Faith or Jim know if you would like to take advantage of a group rate.
The WMSC project for April is cash for the purchase of 2 iPods for Gary & Ruth Denlinger, our missionary family in Israel. Our church members traveling to Israel in May will take them to the Denlingers.
The WMSC meeting for April 20th will be an all-church activity. Come anytime in the afternoon or evening. There will be a carry-in meal in the evening. Teens, men, women, children, and friends - all are invited. There will be more details later.
PATMOS, a music group from Moldova, will present a concert at Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Sunday April 30, at 10:30 AM. They will have CD's for sale, and a free-will offering will be taken to help cover their expenses. Their music is instrumental, but they are very good musicians and make beautiful music.
Regular and substitute volunteer clerks are needed at the Whistle Stop and Switch Yard MCC Thrift Shops. Their most urgent needs are for Monday mornings and Saturdays, but other days are available as well. You can choose to work once or twice a month or more. Call Joan Shetler or Missy Schrock at 534-1828 for more information, or stop by the DEPOT at 1013 Division Street in Goshen.
There is a food list on the library counter for the Ladies Tea on April 29. If you need a recipe for any of the items, see Janelle or Fran.
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 17 – Galen Eichorn; Apr. 18 – Jim Carpenter, Joe Yoder; Apr. 19 – Florence Wickey, Teresa Owsley; Apr. 23 – Chris Oswald
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Apr. 17-23.
YOUTH CORE –
Wednesday Connection with Adam – supper at 5:30, class at 6:30
Sun. Apr. 9 & 23, 5-8:00 PM - Fun Night at Sheila’s house
Sat. Apr. 29 – Campfire or Movie Night. Place to be announced.
May 5-6 – Girls Night Out at the Ft. Wayne Holidome
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 – Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager, Karis Eicher
- With our engaged couples – Matt Schwartz & Mindy Gerber – Aug. 12, 2006; Jesse Lederman & Stephanie Teeple – June 23, 2007; Dan Roberts & Hilary Blucker – June 30, 2007
- With John & Evelyn Blucker and family on the death of John’s sister, Irene Yoder, in Arthur, IL. Our sympathy and prayers are with them.
- With Levi & Esther Borkholder. Their address is 1617 Griffith St., Sturgis, MI 49091. 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.
- With a MMN husband and wife team who are serving as physicians in rural central India. Pray that their presence and ministry will demonstrate that the people there, considered among the poorest and most isolated in India, are not forgotten but loved by God.
“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, 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”
