Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
December 28, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Pastor Bill & Sherry Beck
Greetings
Call to Worship
Sharing Time/Concerns
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Luke 2:22-40
Message – “The Embracing Face of God”
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 – Sam & Mattie Miller and Paul, Fran & Sierra Eichorn
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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; Jan. 4 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Offerings & Attendance – 12/21/08
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 - $2,674.00 AM attendance – 161
Designations for Building Fund - $5,360.00
Other designations - $60.00
CALENDAR:
Thurs. Jan. 1 – Happy New Year!
Sun. Jan. 4, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Bulletin announcements need to be in by 5:00 PM Tuesday.
Secret Prayer Partner Party – Jan. 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Martha Franz’s. This is the time to let your prayer partner know who has been praying for her. Guests are invited, too.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Sturgis Food Pantry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
JYF Events: Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary - 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: Jan. 5 – Justin Beeker; Jan. 7 – Jesse Lederman; Jan. 9 – Betty Yoder; Jan. 10 – Joyce Weber, Collin Keeslar; Jan. 11 – Carolyn Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 5-11.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With MMN workers Anna & Joe Sawatzky in Mthatha, South Africa as they praise God for new vitality in the Bethany Bible School program. Pray for continued growth for students and vision for the committee leading the program.
- With our college students – Candace, Josh, Jayme, Clara, Nick and Mandy – Enjoy your Christmas break!
- With Brian & Nancy Nunemaker. Their address is 208 West Pearl St. Coldwater, MI 49036. 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, Andrea Yeager.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
December 28, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Pastor Bill & Sherry Beck
Greetings
Call to Worship
Sharing Time/Concerns
Prayer
Offering
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Luke 2:22-40
Message – “The Embracing Face of God”
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 – Sam & Mattie Miller and Paul, Fran & Sierra Eichorn
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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; Jan. 4 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Offerings & Attendance – 12/21/08
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 - $2,674.00 AM attendance – 161
Designations for Building Fund - $5,360.00
Other designations - $60.00
CALENDAR:
Thurs. Jan. 1 – Happy New Year!
Sun. Jan. 4, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Bulletin announcements need to be in by 5:00 PM Tuesday.
Secret Prayer Partner Party – Jan. 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Martha Franz’s. This is the time to let your prayer partner know who has been praying for her. Guests are invited, too.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Sturgis Food Pantry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
JYF Events: Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve lock in at Centreville Elementary - 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: Jan. 5 – Justin Beeker; Jan. 7 – Jesse Lederman; Jan. 9 – Betty Yoder; Jan. 10 – Joyce Weber, Collin Keeslar; Jan. 11 – Carolyn Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 5-11.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With MMN workers Anna & Joe Sawatzky in Mthatha, South Africa as they praise God for new vitality in the Bethany Bible School program. Pray for continued growth for students and vision for the committee leading the program.
- With our college students – Candace, Josh, Jayme, Clara, Nick and Mandy – Enjoy your Christmas break!
- With Brian & Nancy Nunemaker. Their address is 208 West Pearl St. Coldwater, MI 49036. 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, Andrea Yeager.
