Friday, November 21, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
November 23, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Cheryl Mast
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Galatians 1:11-24
Message – “Change of Command”
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 – Corey & Pam Keeslar, Collin and Conner
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Calvary Chapel
Nursery Staff – Matt & Audra Franz; Nov. 30 – Ben & Nickie Younts
Offerings & Attendance – 11/16/08
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 - $2,367.04 AM attendance – 161
Designations for Building Fund - $536.00
Special Offering & Designations to Gideons - $663.00
Other designations - $45.00
CALENDAR:
Today, Noon – Youth Core Luncheon
Mon. Nov. 24, 7:00 PM – Stewardship Commission meeting
Wed. Nov. 26, 5:30 PM – NO Wednesday Connection
Sun. Nov. 30, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Phil Yoder is planning another trip to Moldova in October 2010. School bag items will be shipped to Moldova in October 2009. One thing the children really enjoy is magazines such as Farm & Ranch, Birds & Blooms, and Country Living which have scenery pictures of America. Please bring your magazines in to the church office. Thanks for your help.
A special “Thank You” to Joe Yoder for getting our internet service up and running again! Thanks, too, to all those who worked on it while Joe was gone.
There will be no Wednesday Connection this week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Bulletin announcements need to be in by Wednesday morning.
John & Erma Eash would like to thank the Explorers and their sponsors (Brian & Rachel Oswald and Matt Franz) for all their hard work raking the wet, heavy leaves from their yard. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated!
JYF Events: Nov. 23 – K-Wings, skating and hockey game. Leave the church after the Youth Core dinner. Pick up at the church around 8pm.; Dec. 11 – Pizza and movie night after we wrap gifts for our Christmas family. Meet at Hasbrouck’s from 5-8:30 pm.; Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary from 7pm-12:30am. Bring finger food and a 2 liter drink per JYF family; Jan. 10 – Noodle making at the church (9am-3pm)for our fund raiser for Winter Youth Retreat. If there is construction going on, meet at Hasbrouck’s.; Jan. 25 – Winter Youth Retreat fund raiser dinner after morning service.; Feb. 1 or 5 – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 20-22 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Mar. 12 – Meet and Greet; Mar. 29 – Fun Night
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 1 – Sylvia Yoder, Ethan Schrock; Dec. 4 – Alma Schweitzer; Dec. 5 – Sam Eicher
Anniversary Greetings go to: Dec. 3 – Brandon & Emily Fish; Dec. 5 – Lennis & Nancy Troyer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they are in the process of selling their home in Indiana.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our college students – Jayme Bontrager, Karis Eicher, Clara Mullett
- With Mary Miller. Her address is 22946 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska. Their newsletter is posted at sharppointsak.blogspot.com. They send Thanksgiving greetings to all.
- 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
November 23, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Cheryl Mast
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Galatians 1:11-24
Message – “Change of Command”
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 – Corey & Pam Keeslar, Collin and Conner
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Calvary Chapel
Nursery Staff – Matt & Audra Franz; Nov. 30 – Ben & Nickie Younts
Offerings & Attendance – 11/16/08
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 - $2,367.04 AM attendance – 161
Designations for Building Fund - $536.00
Special Offering & Designations to Gideons - $663.00
Other designations - $45.00
CALENDAR:
Today, Noon – Youth Core Luncheon
Mon. Nov. 24, 7:00 PM – Stewardship Commission meeting
Wed. Nov. 26, 5:30 PM – NO Wednesday Connection
Sun. Nov. 30, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Phil Yoder is planning another trip to Moldova in October 2010. School bag items will be shipped to Moldova in October 2009. One thing the children really enjoy is magazines such as Farm & Ranch, Birds & Blooms, and Country Living which have scenery pictures of America. Please bring your magazines in to the church office. Thanks for your help.
A special “Thank You” to Joe Yoder for getting our internet service up and running again! Thanks, too, to all those who worked on it while Joe was gone.
There will be no Wednesday Connection this week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Bulletin announcements need to be in by Wednesday morning.
John & Erma Eash would like to thank the Explorers and their sponsors (Brian & Rachel Oswald and Matt Franz) for all their hard work raking the wet, heavy leaves from their yard. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated!
JYF Events: Nov. 23 – K-Wings, skating and hockey game. Leave the church after the Youth Core dinner. Pick up at the church around 8pm.; Dec. 11 – Pizza and movie night after we wrap gifts for our Christmas family. Meet at Hasbrouck’s from 5-8:30 pm.; Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary from 7pm-12:30am. Bring finger food and a 2 liter drink per JYF family; Jan. 10 – Noodle making at the church (9am-3pm)for our fund raiser for Winter Youth Retreat. If there is construction going on, meet at Hasbrouck’s.; Jan. 25 – Winter Youth Retreat fund raiser dinner after morning service.; Feb. 1 or 5 – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 20-22 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Mar. 12 – Meet and Greet; Mar. 29 – Fun Night
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 1 – Sylvia Yoder, Ethan Schrock; Dec. 4 – Alma Schweitzer; Dec. 5 – Sam Eicher
Anniversary Greetings go to: Dec. 3 – Brandon & Emily Fish; Dec. 5 – Lennis & Nancy Troyer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they are in the process of selling their home in Indiana.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our college students – Jayme Bontrager, Karis Eicher, Clara Mullett
- With Mary Miller. Her address is 22946 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on her interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska. Their newsletter is posted at sharppointsak.blogspot.com. They send Thanksgiving greetings to all.
- 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.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
November 16, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Cheryl Mast
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Offering
Gideon Presentation – Lee McConnell
Offering for Gideons
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matt. 25:14-30
Message – “Stewardship – Jesus Style”
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 – Corey & Pam Keeslar, Collin and Conner
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Locust Grove
Nursery Staff – Dave & Lynette Miller; Nov. 23 – Matt & Audra Franz
Offerings & Attendance – 11/09/08
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 - $2,468.00 AM attendance – No count
Designations for Building Fund - $805.00
Other designations - $77.00
CALENDAR:
Mon. Nov. 17, 7:00 PM – Stewardship Commission meeting
Wed. Nov. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Nov. 19, 7:30 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Thurs. Nov. 20 – WMSC
Fri. & Sat. Nov. 21 & 22 – LACS Bazaar
Sun. Nov. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 23, Noon – Youth Core Luncheon
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The WMSC project for November is clothing, blankets and food for the Peace Mennonite Church in Detroit. They will use these items for their ministry to the homeless and elderly.
Lake Area Christian School’s Annual Benefit Auction & Bazaar will be Nov. 21 & 22. The preview night is Friday from 6-8:00 PM and the breakfast, auction and lunch is Saturday starting at 7:00 AM. See the poster on the west bulletin board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
WMSC meeting is Thursday. Hostess is Donna Gautsche and Diane Green will have devotions. The project is items for Peace Mennonite Church in Detroit.
Myron Augsberger will be delivering a series of talks on discipleship at Emma Mennonite Church, Sunday-Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM.
Jan. 22, 2009 marks the 36th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion. Since that time, some 49,000,000 unborn babies have been killed by abortion in this country. A supplement will be placed in area newspapers on Jan. 22 listing the names of all who believe in the sanctity of all human life. Please show your concern about this injustice by printing your name on the sheet on the library counter. Nov. 23 will be the last day to sign the sheet.
JYF Events: Nov. 23 – K-Wings, skating and hockey game. Leave the church after the Youth Core dinner. Pick up at the church around 8pm.; Dec. 11 – Pizza and movie night after we wrap gifts for our Christmas family. Meet at Hasbrouck’s from 5-8:30 pm.; Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary from 7pm-12:30am. Bring finger food and a 2 liter drink per JYF family; Jan. 10 – Noodle making at the church (9am-3pm)for our fund raiser for Winter Youth Retreat. If there is construction going on, meet at Hasbrouck’s.; Jan. 25 – Winter Youth Retreat fund raiser dinner after morning service.; Feb. 1 or 5 – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 20-22 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Mar. 12 – Meet and Greet; Mar. 29 – Fun Night
Youth Core Events:
Nov. 23 – Noon fund raiser meal at the church
Amigo Events: Dec. 5-7 – Quilting Retreat with Carol Honderich
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 24 – Merlin Mullett; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz; Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 25 – Marvin & Betty Yoder; Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they are in the process of selling their home in Indiana.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our college students – Mandy Yoder, Candace Beck, Josh Beck
- With Glenn & Beth Miller. Their address is 19512 Wittenberg Road, Constantine, MI 49042. 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
November 16, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Cheryl Mast
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Offering
Gideon Presentation – Lee McConnell
Offering for Gideons
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matt. 25:14-30
Message – “Stewardship – Jesus Style”
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 – Corey & Pam Keeslar, Collin and Conner
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Locust Grove
Nursery Staff – Dave & Lynette Miller; Nov. 23 – Matt & Audra Franz
Offerings & Attendance – 11/09/08
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 - $2,468.00 AM attendance – No count
Designations for Building Fund - $805.00
Other designations - $77.00
CALENDAR:
Mon. Nov. 17, 7:00 PM – Stewardship Commission meeting
Wed. Nov. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Nov. 19, 7:30 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Thurs. Nov. 20 – WMSC
Fri. & Sat. Nov. 21 & 22 – LACS Bazaar
Sun. Nov. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 23, Noon – Youth Core Luncheon
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The WMSC project for November is clothing, blankets and food for the Peace Mennonite Church in Detroit. They will use these items for their ministry to the homeless and elderly.
Lake Area Christian School’s Annual Benefit Auction & Bazaar will be Nov. 21 & 22. The preview night is Friday from 6-8:00 PM and the breakfast, auction and lunch is Saturday starting at 7:00 AM. See the poster on the west bulletin board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
WMSC meeting is Thursday. Hostess is Donna Gautsche and Diane Green will have devotions. The project is items for Peace Mennonite Church in Detroit.
Myron Augsberger will be delivering a series of talks on discipleship at Emma Mennonite Church, Sunday-Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM.
Jan. 22, 2009 marks the 36th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion. Since that time, some 49,000,000 unborn babies have been killed by abortion in this country. A supplement will be placed in area newspapers on Jan. 22 listing the names of all who believe in the sanctity of all human life. Please show your concern about this injustice by printing your name on the sheet on the library counter. Nov. 23 will be the last day to sign the sheet.
JYF Events: Nov. 23 – K-Wings, skating and hockey game. Leave the church after the Youth Core dinner. Pick up at the church around 8pm.; Dec. 11 – Pizza and movie night after we wrap gifts for our Christmas family. Meet at Hasbrouck’s from 5-8:30 pm.; Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary from 7pm-12:30am. Bring finger food and a 2 liter drink per JYF family; Jan. 10 – Noodle making at the church (9am-3pm)for our fund raiser for Winter Youth Retreat. If there is construction going on, meet at Hasbrouck’s.; Jan. 25 – Winter Youth Retreat fund raiser dinner after morning service.; Feb. 1 or 5 – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 20-22 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Mar. 12 – Meet and Greet; Mar. 29 – Fun Night
Youth Core Events:
Nov. 23 – Noon fund raiser meal at the church
Amigo Events: Dec. 5-7 – Quilting Retreat with Carol Honderich
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 24 – Merlin Mullett; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz; Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 25 – Marvin & Betty Yoder; Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they are in the process of selling their home in Indiana.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our college students – Mandy Yoder, Candace Beck, Josh Beck
- With Glenn & Beth Miller. Their address is 19512 Wittenberg Road, Constantine, MI 49042. 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.
