Friday, August 29, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
August 31, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer of Blessing for Jesse & Stephanie Lederman
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 16:21-28
Message – “Created in Our Image”
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. If you haven’t already attended, we would love to have you also join us for Sunday school next Sunday. 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.Ushers/Greeters – Lloyd & Sharon Schrock, Clyde & Dorothy Troyer
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Edwards Corner
Nursery Staff – Adam & Cathy Fellers; Sept. 7 – Ben & Nickie Younts
Offerings & Attendance – 08/24/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $3,806.00 AM attendance – 166
Designations for Building Fund - $10,980.00
Other designations - $75.00
CALENDAR:
Sun. Sept. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed tomorrow, Labor Day.
These are desperate times! If you desire Sunday school for our Locust Grove children, it is imperative that we have teachers by today. If you are willing to commit to at least one quarter, please contact Ben Younts today.
The Depot MCC Thrift Shops has an urgent need for clerks in the furniture shop. If interested, call 574-534-1828.
Some members of Gerri Schwartz’s Sunday school have expressed interest in attending the IN-MI Women’s Retreat at Amigo Centre Oct. 10-12. The theme for the retreat is “Vine Ripened Women: How Fruity Are You?” We have requested to stay in the 1st floor of West Shore Lodge. Our class will not fill that lodging and would like anyone that is interested in attending the retreat to also stay there. If you have questions or need registration information, contact Donna Sommers or Gerri Schwartz.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Ways to be involved in the MCC Relief Sale Sept. 26-27 – Penny Power, sing in the Men’s Choir, run or walk, work in the pancake and sausage booth (sign up on the library counter for a shift), camp, eat, shop for baked goods, produce, noodles, antiques, quilts and much more.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Sturgis Food Pantry.
Amigo Events: Sept. 12-14 – Scrap Booking Retreat; Sept. 19-21 – MCC Bike Michiana; Sept. 20 – Fall Woodcutting Day starting at 9:00 AM
JYF:
- Sept. 6 - Burger Bash at Beeker’s – 6-9:00 PM - Welcoming new members
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 8 – Lennis Troyer; Sept. 9 – Richard E. Prell; Sept. 10 – Bill Kerschner; Sept. 12 – Brandy Neff; Sept. 13 – Linda Miller
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 9 – LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our engaged couples – Tonya Franz & Dillon Barrington - Oct. 25, 2008
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they try to sell their home in Indiana and purchase one here in Michigan.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. Rick’s address – Sgt. Richard A. Prell, C-co 1-125 INF 3rd Plt., Camp Ramadi, APOAE 09396. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our summer college students – Jayme Bontrager, Karis Eicher
- With LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler. Their address is 63651 Klinger Lake Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
August 31, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer of Blessing for Jesse & Stephanie Lederman
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 16:21-28
Message – “Created in Our Image”
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. If you haven’t already attended, we would love to have you also join us for Sunday school next Sunday. 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.Ushers/Greeters – Lloyd & Sharon Schrock, Clyde & Dorothy Troyer
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Edwards Corner
Nursery Staff – Adam & Cathy Fellers; Sept. 7 – Ben & Nickie Younts
Offerings & Attendance – 08/24/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $3,806.00 AM attendance – 166
Designations for Building Fund - $10,980.00
Other designations - $75.00
CALENDAR:
Sun. Sept. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed tomorrow, Labor Day.
These are desperate times! If you desire Sunday school for our Locust Grove children, it is imperative that we have teachers by today. If you are willing to commit to at least one quarter, please contact Ben Younts today.
The Depot MCC Thrift Shops has an urgent need for clerks in the furniture shop. If interested, call 574-534-1828.
Some members of Gerri Schwartz’s Sunday school have expressed interest in attending the IN-MI Women’s Retreat at Amigo Centre Oct. 10-12. The theme for the retreat is “Vine Ripened Women: How Fruity Are You?” We have requested to stay in the 1st floor of West Shore Lodge. Our class will not fill that lodging and would like anyone that is interested in attending the retreat to also stay there. If you have questions or need registration information, contact Donna Sommers or Gerri Schwartz.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Ways to be involved in the MCC Relief Sale Sept. 26-27 – Penny Power, sing in the Men’s Choir, run or walk, work in the pancake and sausage booth (sign up on the library counter for a shift), camp, eat, shop for baked goods, produce, noodles, antiques, quilts and much more.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Sturgis Food Pantry.
Amigo Events: Sept. 12-14 – Scrap Booking Retreat; Sept. 19-21 – MCC Bike Michiana; Sept. 20 – Fall Woodcutting Day starting at 9:00 AM
JYF:
- Sept. 6 - Burger Bash at Beeker’s – 6-9:00 PM - Welcoming new members
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 8 – Lennis Troyer; Sept. 9 – Richard E. Prell; Sept. 10 – Bill Kerschner; Sept. 12 – Brandy Neff; Sept. 13 – Linda Miller
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 9 – LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our engaged couples – Tonya Franz & Dillon Barrington - Oct. 25, 2008
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they try to sell their home in Indiana and purchase one here in Michigan.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. Rick’s address – Sgt. Richard A. Prell, C-co 1-125 INF 3rd Plt., Camp Ramadi, APOAE 09396. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our summer college students – Jayme Bontrager, Karis Eicher
- With LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler. Their address is 63651 Klinger Lake Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager.
