Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
January 4, 2009
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 – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 2:1-12
Message – “Seeking the Christ Child”
Communion
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 – Joe & Karis Eicher and Family
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 – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Jan. 11 – Corey & Pam Keeslar
Offerings & Attendance – 12/28/08
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 - $3,760.00 AM attendance – 178
Designations for Building Fund - $745.00
Other designations - $90.00
Weekly amount now needed to meet the budget - $4,354.55
Average weekly amount so far - $3,165.61
CALENDAR:
Tues. Jan. 6, 6:30 PM – Prayer Partner Party at Martha Franz’s
Thurs. Jan. 8, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Valarie Sommers’
Sun. Jan. 11, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Secret Prayer Partner Party – Tuesday, Jan. 6 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.
Craft Club is Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00 PM at Valarie Sommers’ home. If you would like to carpool, please call Donna Schrock by Jan. 7 at 651-1156.
The next WMSC meeting will be Jan. 15. Martha Franz will be the hostess and Pauline Hochstetler will have devotions. The project is items for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
JYF Events: 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.13 – Bob Schrock, Pam Keeslar; Jan. 14 – Donna Gautsche; Jan. 15 – Myah Troyer; Jan. 17 – Rin Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 12-18.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Radical Journey team in Paraguay as they are in language study and personal formation, building cross-cultural relationships, and helping to prepare for Mennonite World Conference in July.
- With our college students – Candace, Josh, Jayme, Clara, Nick and Mandy – Enjoy your Christmas break!
- With Brian & Rachel Oswald and their son Carter (6 months). Their address is 26720 W. Chicago, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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, Dave Bontrager, 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
January 4, 2009
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 – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 2:1-12
Message – “Seeking the Christ Child”
Communion
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 – Joe & Karis Eicher and Family
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 – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Jan. 11 – Corey & Pam Keeslar
Offerings & Attendance – 12/28/08
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 - $3,760.00 AM attendance – 178
Designations for Building Fund - $745.00
Other designations - $90.00
Weekly amount now needed to meet the budget - $4,354.55
Average weekly amount so far - $3,165.61
CALENDAR:
Tues. Jan. 6, 6:30 PM – Prayer Partner Party at Martha Franz’s
Thurs. Jan. 8, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Valarie Sommers’
Sun. Jan. 11, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Secret Prayer Partner Party – Tuesday, Jan. 6 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.
Craft Club is Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00 PM at Valarie Sommers’ home. If you would like to carpool, please call Donna Schrock by Jan. 7 at 651-1156.
The next WMSC meeting will be Jan. 15. Martha Franz will be the hostess and Pauline Hochstetler will have devotions. The project is items for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
JYF Events: 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.13 – Bob Schrock, Pam Keeslar; Jan. 14 – Donna Gautsche; Jan. 15 – Myah Troyer; Jan. 17 – Rin Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Jan. 12-18.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Radical Journey team in Paraguay as they are in language study and personal formation, building cross-cultural relationships, and helping to prepare for Mennonite World Conference in July.
- With our college students – Candace, Josh, Jayme, Clara, Nick and Mandy – Enjoy your Christmas break!
- With Brian & Rachel Oswald and their son Carter (6 months). Their address is 26720 W. Chicago, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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, Dave Bontrager, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager.
