Thursday, September 18, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
September 21, 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
Offering
Praise & Worship – Kim Schwartz
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Jonah 3:10 & 4:1-11, Matthew 20:1-16
Message – “Collision Course”
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 – Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Bethel Baptist
Nursery Staff – Sept. 28 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick
Offerings & Attendance – 09/14/08
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 - $2,152.08 AM attendance – 133
Designations for Building Fund - $770.00
Other designations - $400.00
CALENDAR:
Today – MCC Bike Michiana
Sat. Sept. 27 – Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen
Sun. Sept. 28, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MCC Relief Sale will be Sept. 26 & 27 at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, IN. On Tuesday, Donna will take the antiques, crafts, children’s auction, produce and quality yard sale items down. By 10:00 AM on the 26th plants, food, etc. will be taken by Marvin & Betty Yoder. Check with them if you have a question on your plant. The last load will go on the 26th at 2:00 PM with Bill & Florence Wickey. Bring your items to the west side of the church. Penny Power offerings will conclude today. Come and watch our collection being counted at the MCC Headquarters at the Relief Sale on Sept. 27 at 11:30 AM.
Congratulations to Erv & Phyllis Wickey on recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. May God bless you with many more years together!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Dan & Hilary Roberts have moved. Their new address is 16010 Lake Road, White Pigeon, MI 49099 and new phone is 483-7178.
Ramona King and Beth Miller, along with Phil Yoder and 6 others from Indiana and Pennsylvania, will be ministering to Christians in Moldova Oct. 2-15. Your designations will be used for needs that are brought to their attention while working with the widows, children and poor families. $50 will provide a family of 4 with staple food supplies for a month. You can designate through the offering. Mark your envelope clearly – “Moldova Project”. Your prayer support is also requested. Please sign your name to the commitment sheets on the library counter. Thanks for your support!
Amigo Events: Oct. 10-12 – IN/MI Mennonite Women Retreat; Oct. 17-19 – Celebrate Amigo Homecoming
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 29 – Sara Bogen; Sept. 30 – Anna Stauffer; Oct. 1 – Caz Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 1 – Bill & Martha Franz; Oct. 3 – Bill & Louanne Younts; Oct. 4 – Dana & Donna Sommers, Bob & Donna Schrock
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our engaged couple – 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 Ramona King and Beth Miller and their mission trip to Moldova – Oct. 2-15.
- 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 college students – Mandy Miller at Goshen College, Tim Beck, Jayme Bontrager
- With Paul & Shelly Kindig and their daughters Brittany (14) and Paige (12). Their address is 29448 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. 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, Louanne Younts.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
September 21, 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
Offering
Praise & Worship – Kim Schwartz
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Jonah 3:10 & 4:1-11, Matthew 20:1-16
Message – “Collision Course”
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 – Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Bethel Baptist
Nursery Staff – Sept. 28 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick
Offerings & Attendance – 09/14/08
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 - $2,152.08 AM attendance – 133
Designations for Building Fund - $770.00
Other designations - $400.00
CALENDAR:
Today – MCC Bike Michiana
Sat. Sept. 27 – Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen
Sun. Sept. 28, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MCC Relief Sale will be Sept. 26 & 27 at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, IN. On Tuesday, Donna will take the antiques, crafts, children’s auction, produce and quality yard sale items down. By 10:00 AM on the 26th plants, food, etc. will be taken by Marvin & Betty Yoder. Check with them if you have a question on your plant. The last load will go on the 26th at 2:00 PM with Bill & Florence Wickey. Bring your items to the west side of the church. Penny Power offerings will conclude today. Come and watch our collection being counted at the MCC Headquarters at the Relief Sale on Sept. 27 at 11:30 AM.
Congratulations to Erv & Phyllis Wickey on recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. May God bless you with many more years together!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Dan & Hilary Roberts have moved. Their new address is 16010 Lake Road, White Pigeon, MI 49099 and new phone is 483-7178.
Ramona King and Beth Miller, along with Phil Yoder and 6 others from Indiana and Pennsylvania, will be ministering to Christians in Moldova Oct. 2-15. Your designations will be used for needs that are brought to their attention while working with the widows, children and poor families. $50 will provide a family of 4 with staple food supplies for a month. You can designate through the offering. Mark your envelope clearly – “Moldova Project”. Your prayer support is also requested. Please sign your name to the commitment sheets on the library counter. Thanks for your support!
Amigo Events: Oct. 10-12 – IN/MI Mennonite Women Retreat; Oct. 17-19 – Celebrate Amigo Homecoming
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 29 – Sara Bogen; Sept. 30 – Anna Stauffer; Oct. 1 – Caz Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 1 – Bill & Martha Franz; Oct. 3 – Bill & Louanne Younts; Oct. 4 – Dana & Donna Sommers, Bob & Donna Schrock
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our engaged couple – 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 Ramona King and Beth Miller and their mission trip to Moldova – Oct. 2-15.
- 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 college students – Mandy Miller at Goshen College, Tim Beck, Jayme Bontrager
- With Paul & Shelly Kindig and their daughters Brittany (14) and Paige (12). Their address is 29448 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. 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, Louanne Younts.
