Friday, October 30, 2009
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
November 1, 2009
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Brian Oswald
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Dana Sommers
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Philippians 4:2-13
Sermon – “Joy vs. Happiness” - Ben Younts
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 – Doug, Kim, Justin & Dylan Schwartz
Nursery – Today – Clint & Jen Gautsche; Nov. 8 – Dave & Lynette Miller
Elders: Ben Younts, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Adam Fellers, Dana Sommers
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.us
Email: office@lgrove.org
Fax: 270-423-3673Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 10/25/09
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108 (cell),
651-2313 (home), pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $ 3,741.00 AM attendance – 164
Designations for Building Fund - $645.00
Other designations - $200.00
Weekly amount now needed to meet the budget - $3,979.46
Average weekly amount so far - $3,285.09
Balance in the Alms Fund - $2,372.14
CALENDAR:
Today, 5-7:00 PM – MYF at Greg & Brenda Blucker’s
Today, 7-9:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Wed. Nov. 4, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Nov. 4, 7:30 PM – Christmas Choir practice
Sat. Nov. 7 – Women’s Fellowship trip to Ft. Wayne, IN
Sun. Nov. 8, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“I would like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts and expressions of appreciation. I am truly blessed with the privilege of being pastor at Locust Grove. Thanks so much!” – Bill
Craft Club will be Nov. 12 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s home. Please note that this is one week later than usual.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The next Women’s Fellowship will be a shopping trip to Glenbrook Mall in Ft. Wayne on Saturday, Nov. 7. We will be carpooling and/or using the church van. In order to make arrangements, there is a sign up sheet today on the library counter. Friends are invited to go along.
We still need singers for the Christmas season. If you would like to sing during this time, please join us for practice Nov. 4 & 11 at 7:30 PM. We will be singing a song or two each Sunday, so if you will not always be here, it’s ok. Please join us.
The Elder selection process is beginning. Today you will find a list in your mailbox of all possible nominees. On Nov. 15 you will be asked to make your nominations. We already noticed that Ashley Hasbrouck was left off of the list. Are there others? Please be in prayer about this process.
The MYF will be meeting bi-monthly on Sunday evenings. Special events will be announced. Plan to come and bring your friends
There are two sign up sheets on the library counter that relate to the Thanksgiving meal being held at Grace Christian Fellowship on Nov. 26. One sheet is to help with the meal. Please sign up by Nov. 12. The other is to donate food and drink items. Those items need to be at Locust Grove by Nov. 22. This is an annual meal for the community. They expect to feed around 400 people this year.
The JYF would like to invite anyone from the congregation that is interested to join them in Christmas caroling on Dec. 10. They will meet at the church at 5:00 PM.
What Would Lloyd Do? will be held Nov. 7 & 8 at the old Goshen Theater in Goshen. This new show from Ted & Co. stars Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler and includes music and humor within the context of a church and radio program. It is appropriate for all ages. Advance tickets are $12/adults and $7/students or $2 more at the door. Call 574-535-0808 Wed.-Fri. for tickets.
Explorers – (3rd-5th Grades) – Sunday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 13
JYF – Nov. 11, 5:30-7:30 PM - Leaf Raking; Dec. 10, 5-8:30 PM – Christmas Caroling and gift wrapping at the church; Jan. 2, 6-8:00 PM - Movie night at the church; Jan. 15-17 - Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo; Feb. 12, 5-9:30 PM – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 28, 1:45-7:30 PM – Hockey game and pre-skate
MYF – Today, 5-7:00 PM – Meet at Greg & Brenda Blucker’s home. Nov. 15- 5-7:00 PM
Praise Team Practices – Today – 7-9:00 PM; Nov. 4 – 7:45-8:30 PM; Nov. 18 – 7:45-8:30 PM; Dec. 2 & 16
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 10 – Maylee Younts; Nov. 11 – Erma Eash; Nov. 12 – Joe Eicher
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 9 – Jim & Faith Carpenter; Nov. 12 – Fred & Marilyn Schwartz, Brian & Rachel Oswald
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students: Ashley Hasbrouck, Justin Beeker, Krista Beeker, Nick Troyer, Chris Owsley, Michele Kerschner & Bill Lederman
- With Natalie Bellaire. Her address is 65375 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Natalie will be having knee replacement surgery on Nov. 18.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, John & Erma Eash, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Marv Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
November 1, 2009
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Brian Oswald
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Dana Sommers
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Philippians 4:2-13
Sermon – “Joy vs. Happiness” - Ben Younts
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 – Doug, Kim, Justin & Dylan Schwartz
Nursery – Today – Clint & Jen Gautsche; Nov. 8 – Dave & Lynette Miller
Elders: Ben Younts, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Adam Fellers, Dana Sommers
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.us
Email: office@lgrove.org
Fax: 270-423-3673Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 10/25/09
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108 (cell),
651-2313 (home), pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $ 3,741.00 AM attendance – 164
Designations for Building Fund - $645.00
Other designations - $200.00
Weekly amount now needed to meet the budget - $3,979.46
Average weekly amount so far - $3,285.09
Balance in the Alms Fund - $2,372.14
CALENDAR:
Today, 5-7:00 PM – MYF at Greg & Brenda Blucker’s
Today, 7-9:00 PM – Praise Team practice
Wed. Nov. 4, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Nov. 4, 7:30 PM – Christmas Choir practice
Sat. Nov. 7 – Women’s Fellowship trip to Ft. Wayne, IN
Sun. Nov. 8, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“I would like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts and expressions of appreciation. I am truly blessed with the privilege of being pastor at Locust Grove. Thanks so much!” – Bill
Craft Club will be Nov. 12 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s home. Please note that this is one week later than usual.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The next Women’s Fellowship will be a shopping trip to Glenbrook Mall in Ft. Wayne on Saturday, Nov. 7. We will be carpooling and/or using the church van. In order to make arrangements, there is a sign up sheet today on the library counter. Friends are invited to go along.
We still need singers for the Christmas season. If you would like to sing during this time, please join us for practice Nov. 4 & 11 at 7:30 PM. We will be singing a song or two each Sunday, so if you will not always be here, it’s ok. Please join us.
The Elder selection process is beginning. Today you will find a list in your mailbox of all possible nominees. On Nov. 15 you will be asked to make your nominations. We already noticed that Ashley Hasbrouck was left off of the list. Are there others? Please be in prayer about this process.
The MYF will be meeting bi-monthly on Sunday evenings. Special events will be announced. Plan to come and bring your friends
There are two sign up sheets on the library counter that relate to the Thanksgiving meal being held at Grace Christian Fellowship on Nov. 26. One sheet is to help with the meal. Please sign up by Nov. 12. The other is to donate food and drink items. Those items need to be at Locust Grove by Nov. 22. This is an annual meal for the community. They expect to feed around 400 people this year.
The JYF would like to invite anyone from the congregation that is interested to join them in Christmas caroling on Dec. 10. They will meet at the church at 5:00 PM.
What Would Lloyd Do? will be held Nov. 7 & 8 at the old Goshen Theater in Goshen. This new show from Ted & Co. stars Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler and includes music and humor within the context of a church and radio program. It is appropriate for all ages. Advance tickets are $12/adults and $7/students or $2 more at the door. Call 574-535-0808 Wed.-Fri. for tickets.
Explorers – (3rd-5th Grades) – Sunday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 13
JYF – Nov. 11, 5:30-7:30 PM - Leaf Raking; Dec. 10, 5-8:30 PM – Christmas Caroling and gift wrapping at the church; Jan. 2, 6-8:00 PM - Movie night at the church; Jan. 15-17 - Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo; Feb. 12, 5-9:30 PM – Tobogganing at Pokagon; Feb. 28, 1:45-7:30 PM – Hockey game and pre-skate
MYF – Today, 5-7:00 PM – Meet at Greg & Brenda Blucker’s home. Nov. 15- 5-7:00 PM
Praise Team Practices – Today – 7-9:00 PM; Nov. 4 – 7:45-8:30 PM; Nov. 18 – 7:45-8:30 PM; Dec. 2 & 16
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 10 – Maylee Younts; Nov. 11 – Erma Eash; Nov. 12 – Joe Eicher
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 9 – Jim & Faith Carpenter; Nov. 12 – Fred & Marilyn Schwartz, Brian & Rachel Oswald
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students: Ashley Hasbrouck, Justin Beeker, Krista Beeker, Nick Troyer, Chris Owsley, Michele Kerschner & Bill Lederman
- With Natalie Bellaire. Her address is 65375 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Natalie will be having knee replacement surgery on Nov. 18.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, John & Erma Eash, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Marv Yoder
