Thursday, December 16, 2010
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
December 19, 2010
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Adam & Cathy Fellers
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture –Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon – “They Will Call Him Emanuel” – 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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer, Myah & Brooke
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 – Locust Grove
Nursery – Matt & Audra Franz; Dec. 26 – Jenna Beeker
Offerings & Attendance –12/12/10
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 - $ 2,849.00 AM attendance – 161
Designations for Building Fund - $610.00
Other Designations - $711.21
CALENDAR:
Today, 5-8:00 PM – MYF Christmas Party at Tribble’s
Sun. Dec. 26, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Missions Commission is collecting the following items for the Haven of Rest in Battle Creek: copy paper, toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent. Place your “donations” in the box in the fellowship hall.
Come find out who has been your prayer partner for 2010 on Dec. 29 at Evelyn Blucker’s house at 7:00 PM. Bring a snack to share, a “guess who’s been praying for you”, and be ready to sign up for another year.
“I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year all year long. I love you all and enjoy and stay with Locust Grove after all these years. I’ve learned much from the Gospel as it’s written and hope all is well with all of you.” ~Anna Stauffer
“To all my friends at Locust Grove – I wish you a warm and blessed Christmas season and a prosperous and happy New Year. Thanks to all for your nice greeting cards and gifts that I’ve been getting. May God richly bless you for your kindness.” ~ Mary Carpenter
The church offices will be closed the next two Fridays for the holidays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Congratulations to Amber & Ivan Martinez on the birth of their son Tyler Ivan on Dec. 13. Tyler weighed 9 lb. 8 oz. and was 20 ½ in. long. Big sister Mia is already a good helper and loves her baby brother. May God bless and protect the Martinez family.
Congratulations also to Greg & Carolyn Gautsche on the birth of another granddaughter. Juniper Joy was born to Cody & Megan Gautsche on Dec. 15 in Franklin, TN. Great-grandparents are Delmar & Donna Gautsche and Dave & Bertha Bontrager. Blessings to all!
Stop by our church library and check out the new books. Also, we have a missing book – “Where Yesterday Lives” by Karen Kingsbury. ~ The Library Committee
It’s almost January 2011 and time for new offering envelopes. If you have used them in the past and don’t want to use them next year, please let Fran Eichorn know. Or if you didn’t use them and want to start, let her know that, too. And, please hang on to any extra envelopes you have as the new ones haven’t arrived yet.
Explorers – Will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 5
JYF – Dec. 31 – Sledding (time & place TBA); Jan. 14-16 – Winter Youth Retreat
MYF – Today, 5-8:00 PM – Christmas Party at Tribble’s; Jan. 8, 2:00 PM – Prep for Chili Cook-Off & pizza at the church; Jan. 9, 5:30 PM – Chili Cook-Off & Game Night Fundraiser; Jan. 21-23 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Feb. 6, 5-8:00 PM – Place TBA;
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 30 – Vivian Brubaker, Shelly Kindig; Dec. 31 – Ruth Coblentz; Jan. 1 – Merle Yeager, Gerri Schwartz, Khankeo Kerschner; Jan. 2 – Mattie Miller
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 1 – Bill & Florence Wickey, Richard & Marjana Tribble, Clark & Alma Schweitzer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Jeremy & Amy Bucklin (February), Adam & Cathy Fellers (March), Dan & Hilary Roberts (March), Brandon & Emily Fish (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students: Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Mark & Debi Schrock and their children Gabe (13), Kalee (11) and Ethan (10). Their address is 26370 M-86, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- 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, Paul Eichorn, 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
December 19, 2010
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Adam & Cathy Fellers
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture –Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon – “They Will Call Him Emanuel” – 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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer, Myah & Brooke
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 – Locust Grove
Nursery – Matt & Audra Franz; Dec. 26 – Jenna Beeker
Offerings & Attendance –12/12/10
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 - $ 2,849.00 AM attendance – 161
Designations for Building Fund - $610.00
Other Designations - $711.21
CALENDAR:
Today, 5-8:00 PM – MYF Christmas Party at Tribble’s
Sun. Dec. 26, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Missions Commission is collecting the following items for the Haven of Rest in Battle Creek: copy paper, toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent. Place your “donations” in the box in the fellowship hall.
Come find out who has been your prayer partner for 2010 on Dec. 29 at Evelyn Blucker’s house at 7:00 PM. Bring a snack to share, a “guess who’s been praying for you”, and be ready to sign up for another year.
“I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year all year long. I love you all and enjoy and stay with Locust Grove after all these years. I’ve learned much from the Gospel as it’s written and hope all is well with all of you.” ~Anna Stauffer
“To all my friends at Locust Grove – I wish you a warm and blessed Christmas season and a prosperous and happy New Year. Thanks to all for your nice greeting cards and gifts that I’ve been getting. May God richly bless you for your kindness.” ~ Mary Carpenter
The church offices will be closed the next two Fridays for the holidays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Congratulations to Amber & Ivan Martinez on the birth of their son Tyler Ivan on Dec. 13. Tyler weighed 9 lb. 8 oz. and was 20 ½ in. long. Big sister Mia is already a good helper and loves her baby brother. May God bless and protect the Martinez family.
Congratulations also to Greg & Carolyn Gautsche on the birth of another granddaughter. Juniper Joy was born to Cody & Megan Gautsche on Dec. 15 in Franklin, TN. Great-grandparents are Delmar & Donna Gautsche and Dave & Bertha Bontrager. Blessings to all!
Stop by our church library and check out the new books. Also, we have a missing book – “Where Yesterday Lives” by Karen Kingsbury. ~ The Library Committee
It’s almost January 2011 and time for new offering envelopes. If you have used them in the past and don’t want to use them next year, please let Fran Eichorn know. Or if you didn’t use them and want to start, let her know that, too. And, please hang on to any extra envelopes you have as the new ones haven’t arrived yet.
Explorers – Will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 5
JYF – Dec. 31 – Sledding (time & place TBA); Jan. 14-16 – Winter Youth Retreat
MYF – Today, 5-8:00 PM – Christmas Party at Tribble’s; Jan. 8, 2:00 PM – Prep for Chili Cook-Off & pizza at the church; Jan. 9, 5:30 PM – Chili Cook-Off & Game Night Fundraiser; Jan. 21-23 – Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre; Feb. 6, 5-8:00 PM – Place TBA;
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 30 – Vivian Brubaker, Shelly Kindig; Dec. 31 – Ruth Coblentz; Jan. 1 – Merle Yeager, Gerri Schwartz, Khankeo Kerschner; Jan. 2 – Mattie Miller
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 1 – Bill & Florence Wickey, Richard & Marjana Tribble, Clark & Alma Schweitzer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Jeremy & Amy Bucklin (February), Adam & Cathy Fellers (March), Dan & Hilary Roberts (March), Brandon & Emily Fish (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students: Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Mark & Debi Schrock and their children Gabe (13), Kalee (11) and Ethan (10). Their address is 26370 M-86, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- 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, Paul Eichorn, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
