Friday, October 29, 2010
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 31, 2010
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Ben Younts
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon – “A Light Burden” – Ross Weber
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Sending Song
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 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick and family, Natalie Bellaire, and Edna Carpenter
Elders: Ben Younts, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Adam Fellers, Ross Weber
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.us
Email: office@lgrove.org
Fax: 270-423-3673Jail Service – Edwards Corners
Nursery – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Nov. 7 – Abby & Cathy Fellers
Offerings & Attendance –10/24/10
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 503-3800 (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 - $ 3,126.60 AM attendance – 203
Designations for Building Fund - $1,385.00
Other Designations - $497.46
CALENDAR:
Today, Noon – Pastor Appreciation Fellowship Meal
Wed. Nov. 3, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Nov. 4, 6:15 PM – Praise Team practice
Thurs. Nov. 4, 7:30 PM – Women’s Bible Study
Sat. Nov. 6, 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
Sun. Nov. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Tues. Nov. 9, 6:30 PM – Women’s Fellowship Bible Trivia
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday morning. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night.
Craft Club is Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 PM at Irene Troyer’s.
The JYF will be involved in the Centreville Community Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Centreville Elementary School. We will be selling noodles and angel food cakes for a fundraiser along with some other various items. Come shop and support our JYF group.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Singers – We are putting together a Christmas Cantata and would like to begin practicing on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 PM. Please join us!
There will be a Parent/Child dedication on Nov. 7 for Madelyn Oswald, daughter of Brian & Rachel, and Liam Lederman, son of Joel & Monica.
Women’s Fellowship will have a Bible Trivia Competition on Nov. 9 at 6:30 PM here at the church. This is for ladies and girls of all ages. If you don’t feel like competing, come and enjoy the fellowship and refreshments. Please bring your Bible and there will be prizes!
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for Keystone Place.
The Elder selection process is beginning. Today you will find a list in your mailbox of all possible nominees. On Nov. 14 you will be asked to make your nominations. Please let the church office know of any names that have been accidentally omitted. Please be in prayer about this process.
Explorers (for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders) will be meeting every Wednesday at the church from 6:30-7:30 PM.
JYF – Nov. 6 – Bazaar at Centreville Elementary School; Nov. 14 – Meet and greet night
MYF – Nov. 7, 5-8:00 PM – Supper at Tribble’s; Nov. 13 – Auction & Haystack Supper
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 8 – Natalie Bellaire; 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 our expectant parents – Ivan & Amber Martinez (December), Jeremy & Amy Bucklin (February), Adam & Cathy Fellers (March), Dan & Hilary Roberts (March)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students: Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder, Candace Beck
- With Jim & Teresa Owsley. Their address is 32406 Decker Road, Colon, MI 49040.
- 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
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 31, 2010
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Ben Younts
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon – “A Light Burden” – Ross Weber
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Sending Song
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 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick and family, Natalie Bellaire, and Edna Carpenter
Elders: Ben Younts, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Adam Fellers, Ross Weber
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.us
Email: office@lgrove.org
Fax: 270-423-3673Jail Service – Edwards Corners
Nursery – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Nov. 7 – Abby & Cathy Fellers
Offerings & Attendance –10/24/10
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 503-3800 (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 - $ 3,126.60 AM attendance – 203
Designations for Building Fund - $1,385.00
Other Designations - $497.46
CALENDAR:
Today, Noon – Pastor Appreciation Fellowship Meal
Wed. Nov. 3, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Nov. 4, 6:15 PM – Praise Team practice
Thurs. Nov. 4, 7:30 PM – Women’s Bible Study
Sat. Nov. 6, 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
Sun. Nov. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Tues. Nov. 9, 6:30 PM – Women’s Fellowship Bible Trivia
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday morning. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night.
Craft Club is Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 PM at Irene Troyer’s.
The JYF will be involved in the Centreville Community Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Centreville Elementary School. We will be selling noodles and angel food cakes for a fundraiser along with some other various items. Come shop and support our JYF group.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Singers – We are putting together a Christmas Cantata and would like to begin practicing on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 PM. Please join us!
There will be a Parent/Child dedication on Nov. 7 for Madelyn Oswald, daughter of Brian & Rachel, and Liam Lederman, son of Joel & Monica.
Women’s Fellowship will have a Bible Trivia Competition on Nov. 9 at 6:30 PM here at the church. This is for ladies and girls of all ages. If you don’t feel like competing, come and enjoy the fellowship and refreshments. Please bring your Bible and there will be prizes!
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for Keystone Place.
The Elder selection process is beginning. Today you will find a list in your mailbox of all possible nominees. On Nov. 14 you will be asked to make your nominations. Please let the church office know of any names that have been accidentally omitted. Please be in prayer about this process.
Explorers (for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders) will be meeting every Wednesday at the church from 6:30-7:30 PM.
JYF – Nov. 6 – Bazaar at Centreville Elementary School; Nov. 14 – Meet and greet night
MYF – Nov. 7, 5-8:00 PM – Supper at Tribble’s; Nov. 13 – Auction & Haystack Supper
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 8 – Natalie Bellaire; 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 our expectant parents – Ivan & Amber Martinez (December), Jeremy & Amy Bucklin (February), Adam & Cathy Fellers (March), Dan & Hilary Roberts (March)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students: Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder, Candace Beck
- With Jim & Teresa Owsley. Their address is 32406 Decker Road, Colon, MI 49040.
- 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
