Thursday, February 24, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
February 27, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Gerri Schwartz
Elder Selection Affirmation – Marilyn Schwartz
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Cheryl Mast
Prayer
Greeting
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 6:1-34
Sermon – “Things That Divide Us” – 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 –
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 – Word Fellowship
Nursery – Jenna Beeker; Mar. 6 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Offerings & Attendance –2/20/11
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 - $ 3,151.00 AM attendance – 147
Designations for Building Fund - $585.00
Other Designations - $176.00
CALENDAR
Wed. Mar. 2, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sat. Mar. 5, 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
Sun. Mar. 6, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A correction for the church directory – Corey & Pam Keeslar’s email address is ckeeslar@embarqmail.com. It is a “q”, not a “g”.
Congratulations to Jeremy & Amy Bucklin on the birth of little Hannah Grace. She was born on Feb. 18, weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Annabelle and George think she is a great addition to their family. May God bless them with much health and happiness!
Craft Club will be at Valarie Sommers’ home March 3 at 7:00 PM.
Amigo Centre is hosting their annual Friends of Amigo Banquet on Mar. 15 at the Essenhaus in Middlebury. It’s not too late to sign up to sponsor a table of 8 for $200 or sign up individually at $25 per person. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for Keystone Place.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Explorers – Every Wednesday at the church from 6:30-7:30 PM
JYF – Mar. 12 – Meet & Greet at Joe & Mandy Yoder’s; Mar. 27 – Winter Jam Concert in Grand Rapids; Apr. 19 - Heartland Nursing Home; May 21 – Laser Tag
MYF – Feb. 27 – Bowling; Mar. 13 – Tribble’s; Mar. 27 – TBA; Week of July 4 – National Convention in PA
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 9 – Delila Chupp; Mar. 10 – Marie Fisher; Mar. 12 – LeRoy Hochstetler
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 7-13.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Adam & Cathy Fellers (March), Dan & Hilary Roberts (March), Brandon & Emily Fish (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the hearts of church members, workers, and children who will attend Vacation Bible School
- With our college students: Michele Kerschner, Bill Lederman, Kim Schwartz
- With Brian & Jessilyn Troyer and their daughters Myah (9) and Brooke (5). Their address is 905 Canterbury Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jill Burgett, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Paul Eichorn, Bill Franz, 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
February 27, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Gerri Schwartz
Elder Selection Affirmation – Marilyn Schwartz
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Cheryl Mast
Prayer
Greeting
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 6:1-34
Sermon – “Things That Divide Us” – 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 –
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 – Word Fellowship
Nursery – Jenna Beeker; Mar. 6 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Offerings & Attendance –2/20/11
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 - $ 3,151.00 AM attendance – 147
Designations for Building Fund - $585.00
Other Designations - $176.00
CALENDAR
Wed. Mar. 2, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sat. Mar. 5, 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study
Sun. Mar. 6, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A correction for the church directory – Corey & Pam Keeslar’s email address is ckeeslar@embarqmail.com. It is a “q”, not a “g”.
Congratulations to Jeremy & Amy Bucklin on the birth of little Hannah Grace. She was born on Feb. 18, weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Annabelle and George think she is a great addition to their family. May God bless them with much health and happiness!
Craft Club will be at Valarie Sommers’ home March 3 at 7:00 PM.
Amigo Centre is hosting their annual Friends of Amigo Banquet on Mar. 15 at the Essenhaus in Middlebury. It’s not too late to sign up to sponsor a table of 8 for $200 or sign up individually at $25 per person. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for Keystone Place.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Explorers – Every Wednesday at the church from 6:30-7:30 PM
JYF – Mar. 12 – Meet & Greet at Joe & Mandy Yoder’s; Mar. 27 – Winter Jam Concert in Grand Rapids; Apr. 19 - Heartland Nursing Home; May 21 – Laser Tag
MYF – Feb. 27 – Bowling; Mar. 13 – Tribble’s; Mar. 27 – TBA; Week of July 4 – National Convention in PA
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 9 – Delila Chupp; Mar. 10 – Marie Fisher; Mar. 12 – LeRoy Hochstetler
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 7-13.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Adam & Cathy Fellers (March), Dan & Hilary Roberts (March), Brandon & Emily Fish (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the hearts of church members, workers, and children who will attend Vacation Bible School
- With our college students: Michele Kerschner, Bill Lederman, Kim Schwartz
- With Brian & Jessilyn Troyer and their daughters Myah (9) and Brooke (5). Their address is 905 Canterbury Drive, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jill Burgett, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Paul Eichorn, Bill Franz, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
