Friday, May 20, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
May 22, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Rich Oswald
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greeting
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – 1 Chronicles 29:14-20
Sermon – “I Have Seen With Joy”
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 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck, Ashley, Douglas, Matt & Aiden and Fred & Marilyn Schwartz
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 – Calvary Chapel
Nursery – Matt & Audra Franz; May 29 – Clint & Jen Gautsche
Offerings & Attendance –5/15/11
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 - $ 3,252.00 AM attendance – 202
Designations for Building Fund - $340.00
Other Designations - $167.15
CALENDAR
Today, Noon – Company’s Coming Celebration Dinner
Sun. May 29, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Bill will be offering a class during the Sunday school hour for anyone interested in exploring membership, baptism or simply learning more about what Mennonites believe. The class will begin June 5 and will meet in his office.
The Primary Sunday School Department has been raising funds to send a student to St. Joe Week Camp at Amigo Centre June 19-23. The cost for one student is $230. A special offering will be received today for this project.
The vote of affirmation for church offices will be May 29. Absentee ballots are available in the church office.
On June 11, the JYF will be doing a progressive supper. They are looking for people willing to open their homes to us and provide a small portion of the meal. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you would be willing to be a host for the evening.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The Jail Ministry Auction will be June 23. Items are needed. Call Jake Schwartz at 269-251-8106 or email at jm_hardwood42@yahoo.com.
Don’t forget to fill out your congregational review from the Elders. Place it in a sealed envelope marked “Attn: Elders”, and put it in the secretary’s mailbox just outside the church office by May 29. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders.
Members of Everence (formerly MMA), a fraternal benefit society, are invited to attend the Michiana chapter’s annual meeting on June 7 at 6:30 PM at the Everence office at 1110 N. Main St. in Goshen. Please RSVP by June 3 at 800-348-7468.
JYF – June 11 – Progressive Supper; July 2 - Beekers at 6:30 PM; Aug. 14 – Hot Dogs & Hymn Sing; Aug. 27 – Michigan Adventure
MYF – June 3 – Lock-In at the church with Cheryl Mast hosting; June 19 – at Joe & Mandy Yoder’s; Week of July 4 – National Convention in PA
Birthday Greetings go to: May 30 – Charlie Patrick; June 1 – Angie Litwiller; June 3 – Brian E. Troyer, Evan Litwiller
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 30-June 5.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Brandon & Emily Fish (May), Tiffany Eicher (July)
- With engaged couple – Jayme Bontrager & Brad Geers (Sept. 10, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the hearts of church members, workers, and children who will attend Vacation Bible School – June 26-30, 6-8:30 PM
- With our college students – Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer
- With Betty Yoder. Her address is 26215 Spring Creek Road, Mendon, MI 49072.
- 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, 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
May 22, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Rich Oswald
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greeting
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – 1 Chronicles 29:14-20
Sermon – “I Have Seen With Joy”
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 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck, Ashley, Douglas, Matt & Aiden and Fred & Marilyn Schwartz
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 – Calvary Chapel
Nursery – Matt & Audra Franz; May 29 – Clint & Jen Gautsche
Offerings & Attendance –5/15/11
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 - $ 3,252.00 AM attendance – 202
Designations for Building Fund - $340.00
Other Designations - $167.15
CALENDAR
Today, Noon – Company’s Coming Celebration Dinner
Sun. May 29, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Bill will be offering a class during the Sunday school hour for anyone interested in exploring membership, baptism or simply learning more about what Mennonites believe. The class will begin June 5 and will meet in his office.
The Primary Sunday School Department has been raising funds to send a student to St. Joe Week Camp at Amigo Centre June 19-23. The cost for one student is $230. A special offering will be received today for this project.
The vote of affirmation for church offices will be May 29. Absentee ballots are available in the church office.
On June 11, the JYF will be doing a progressive supper. They are looking for people willing to open their homes to us and provide a small portion of the meal. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you would be willing to be a host for the evening.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The Jail Ministry Auction will be June 23. Items are needed. Call Jake Schwartz at 269-251-8106 or email at jm_hardwood42@yahoo.com.
Don’t forget to fill out your congregational review from the Elders. Place it in a sealed envelope marked “Attn: Elders”, and put it in the secretary’s mailbox just outside the church office by May 29. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders.
Members of Everence (formerly MMA), a fraternal benefit society, are invited to attend the Michiana chapter’s annual meeting on June 7 at 6:30 PM at the Everence office at 1110 N. Main St. in Goshen. Please RSVP by June 3 at 800-348-7468.
JYF – June 11 – Progressive Supper; July 2 - Beekers at 6:30 PM; Aug. 14 – Hot Dogs & Hymn Sing; Aug. 27 – Michigan Adventure
MYF – June 3 – Lock-In at the church with Cheryl Mast hosting; June 19 – at Joe & Mandy Yoder’s; Week of July 4 – National Convention in PA
Birthday Greetings go to: May 30 – Charlie Patrick; June 1 – Angie Litwiller; June 3 – Brian E. Troyer, Evan Litwiller
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 30-June 5.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Brandon & Emily Fish (May), Tiffany Eicher (July)
- With engaged couple – Jayme Bontrager & Brad Geers (Sept. 10, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the hearts of church members, workers, and children who will attend Vacation Bible School – June 26-30, 6-8:30 PM
- With our college students – Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer
- With Betty Yoder. Her address is 26215 Spring Creek Road, Mendon, MI 49072.
- 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, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
May 15, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Gerri Schwartz
Greetings from Amigo Centre – Cliff Brubaker
(Amigo Centre Executive Director)
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greeting
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 5:38-48
Sermon – “Who Is My Enemy”
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 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck, Ashley, Douglas, Matt & Aiden and Fred & Marilyn Schwartz
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 – Cathy & Abby Fellers; May 22 – Matt & Audra Franz
Offerings & Attendance –5/08/11
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 - $ 2,965.00 AM attendance – 201
Designations for Building Fund - $4,485.00
Other Designations - $106.68
CALENDAR
Tues. May 17, 6:30 PM – Mother-Daughter Spring Fling
Thurs. May 19 - WMSC
Sun. May 22, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 22, Noon – Company’s Coming Celebration Dinner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Company’s Coming! With God, With Faith, We Can. A dedication/celebration fellowship dinner will be on Sunday, May 22. Please sign your name to furnish food for the dinner. The sign-up sheets are located on the table by the library. Thank you. – The Kitchen Committee
On June 11, the JYF will be doing a progressive supper. They are looking for people willing to open their homes to us and provide a small portion of the meal. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you would be willing to be a host for the evening.
The annual Jail Ministry Auction will be June 23. Items are needed. Call Jake Schwartz at 269-251-8106 or email at jm_hardwood42@yahoo.com.
A sample ballot for church offices affirmation is in your mailbox. The affirmation will be May 29. Absentee ballots are available in the church office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Pastor Bill will be offering a class during the Sunday school hour for anyone interested in exploring membership, baptism or simply learning more about what Mennonites believe. The class will begin June 5th and will meet in his office.
Don’t forget to fill out your congregational review from the Elders. Put it in a sealed envelope marked “Attn: Elders”, and put it in the secretary’s mailbox just outside the church office by May 29. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders.
The next WMSC meeting is May 19. Mary Jane Eichorn is in charge of the kitchen and Irene Troyer will have devotions. The project is bar soap.
The Primary Sunday School Department has been raising funds to send a student to St. Joe Week Camp at Amigo Centre June 19-23. The cost for one student is $230. The children have collected $174.06 since January. We would like to invite you as a congregation to help us with this project on Sunday, May 22 as we take a special offering. Thank you. ~ The Primary Department
JYF – May 21 – Laser Tag; June 11 – Progressive Supper; July 2 - Beekers at 6:30 PM; Aug. 14 – Hot Dogs & Hymn Sing; Aug. 27 – Michigan Adventure
MYF – Today, 5-8:00 PM at Tribble’s; June 3 – Lock-In at the church with Cheryl Mast hosting; June 19 – at Joe & Mandy Yoder’s; Week of July 4 – National Convention in PA
Birthday Greetings go to: May 24 – Brent Beeker; May 28 – Jim Hasbrouck, Dan Roberts; May 29 – Rachael Hochstedler
Anniversary Greetings go to: May 28 – JD & Barb Yoder
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Brandon & Emily Fish (May), Tiffany Eicher (July)
- With engaged couple – Jayme Bontrager & Brad Geers (Sept. 10, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the hearts of church members, workers, and children who will attend Vacation Bible School – June 26-30, 6-8:30 PM
- With our college students – Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer
- With Joe & Mandy Yoder and their son Jason. Their address is 22911 Mintdale Road, 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, 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
May 15, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Gerri Schwartz
Greetings from Amigo Centre – Cliff Brubaker
(Amigo Centre Executive Director)
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greeting
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 5:38-48
Sermon – “Who Is My Enemy”
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 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck, Ashley, Douglas, Matt & Aiden and Fred & Marilyn Schwartz
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 – Cathy & Abby Fellers; May 22 – Matt & Audra Franz
Offerings & Attendance –5/08/11
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 - $ 2,965.00 AM attendance – 201
Designations for Building Fund - $4,485.00
Other Designations - $106.68
CALENDAR
Tues. May 17, 6:30 PM – Mother-Daughter Spring Fling
Thurs. May 19 - WMSC
Sun. May 22, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. May 22, Noon – Company’s Coming Celebration Dinner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Company’s Coming! With God, With Faith, We Can. A dedication/celebration fellowship dinner will be on Sunday, May 22. Please sign your name to furnish food for the dinner. The sign-up sheets are located on the table by the library. Thank you. – The Kitchen Committee
On June 11, the JYF will be doing a progressive supper. They are looking for people willing to open their homes to us and provide a small portion of the meal. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you would be willing to be a host for the evening.
The annual Jail Ministry Auction will be June 23. Items are needed. Call Jake Schwartz at 269-251-8106 or email at jm_hardwood42@yahoo.com.
A sample ballot for church offices affirmation is in your mailbox. The affirmation will be May 29. Absentee ballots are available in the church office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Pastor Bill will be offering a class during the Sunday school hour for anyone interested in exploring membership, baptism or simply learning more about what Mennonites believe. The class will begin June 5th and will meet in his office.
Don’t forget to fill out your congregational review from the Elders. Put it in a sealed envelope marked “Attn: Elders”, and put it in the secretary’s mailbox just outside the church office by May 29. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders.
The next WMSC meeting is May 19. Mary Jane Eichorn is in charge of the kitchen and Irene Troyer will have devotions. The project is bar soap.
The Primary Sunday School Department has been raising funds to send a student to St. Joe Week Camp at Amigo Centre June 19-23. The cost for one student is $230. The children have collected $174.06 since January. We would like to invite you as a congregation to help us with this project on Sunday, May 22 as we take a special offering. Thank you. ~ The Primary Department
JYF – May 21 – Laser Tag; June 11 – Progressive Supper; July 2 - Beekers at 6:30 PM; Aug. 14 – Hot Dogs & Hymn Sing; Aug. 27 – Michigan Adventure
MYF – Today, 5-8:00 PM at Tribble’s; June 3 – Lock-In at the church with Cheryl Mast hosting; June 19 – at Joe & Mandy Yoder’s; Week of July 4 – National Convention in PA
Birthday Greetings go to: May 24 – Brent Beeker; May 28 – Jim Hasbrouck, Dan Roberts; May 29 – Rachael Hochstedler
Anniversary Greetings go to: May 28 – JD & Barb Yoder
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Brandon & Emily Fish (May), Tiffany Eicher (July)
- With engaged couple – Jayme Bontrager & Brad Geers (Sept. 10, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the hearts of church members, workers, and children who will attend Vacation Bible School – June 26-30, 6-8:30 PM
- With our college students – Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer
- With Joe & Mandy Yoder and their son Jason. Their address is 22911 Mintdale Road, 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, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
