Friday, September 30, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 2, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Gerri Schwartz
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 21:33-46
Sermon – “A Planting of the Lord”
Communion & Footwashing
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 – Greg & Brenda Blucker, Dana & Donna Sommers
Elders: Ross Weber, 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 – Pilgrim Fellowship and Sturgis Missionary
Nursery – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Oct. 9 - Ben & Nickie Younts
Offerings & Attendance –9/25/11 -
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 - $2681.26 AM attendance – 157
Building Fund Designations - $150.00; Other Designations - $274.56
CALENDAR
Wed. Oct. 5, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Oct. 9, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday Connection begins Oct. 5. All will view a video, How Great is Our God. Classes will begin Oct. 12. Ross Weber will lead a Bible study (Teachings of Jesus). Cathy Fellers will do a Beth Moore study of Esther. Audra Franz will have children grades 1-5. Bill Beck will do Jr. High and TJ & Marty Diller will have MYF. It’s a good opportunity not to cook, have fellowship with friends, and/or bring a new friend. ~ Rich & Chris Oswald
Needed – Someone to be in the nursery for Wednesday Connection.
Children grades 1-5 are invited to travel through Jesus’ Parables Wednesday evenings beginning Oct. 5. Class will run from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM in the Fidelis Sunday school room. Contact Audra Franz if you have questions.
Craft Club will be Oct. 6 at 7:00 PM at Irene Troyer’s home.
The IN/MI Fall Women’s Retreat is at Amigo Centre Oct. 7-9 for women of all ages. The theme is “The Tables of Our Lives & Their Formative Power”. Register now at Amigo for a $10 savings in registration cost.
The annual Cross Links Banquet will be Oct. 8 at 6:00 PM at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. If you would like to attend, please contact Ruth Peshina at 574-536-0147 or at rpeshina@gmail.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Remember to bring staple food supplies this month for the Salvation Army Food Pantry.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are planning to celebrate on Oct. 23 and will have a carry-in meal in honor of our pastor and his family.
The tea and coffee this morning are from Moldova and are a small “thank you” from Martha, Ramona and Beth for all your support through prayers and donations. Enjoy!
“You are invited to join us on a morning trip to Menno Hof in Shipshewana on Oct. 15. We will leave the church at 9:30 AM and arrive about 10:00 AM. You can meet us at the church or at Menno Hof.” ~ Bill Beck
Amigo Centre will be holding their annual Woodcutting Day on Saturday, Oct. 29. Activities will begin at 8:00 AM with brunch served at 10:00 AM. Workers with chainsaws and splitters are needed as well as persons who are willing to stack wood. For more information, call Ross Weber at 651-2811.
“Thank you to everyone at Locust Grove for your years of prayers for Mom and your recent prayers for the family. Also, a special thank you to Nancy Troyer, Rin Bontrager, Teresa Owsley and the rest of the kitchen staff. The food and thoughtfulness was great! To the Praise Team – another special thanks. The music was fabulous. I’m sure Mom was singing along in the heavenly choir. Bill Beck is a treasure and a blessing in all his visits, prayers and counseling. Again, thanks to all.” – Nancy, Marie, Shirley and families of Anna Stauffer
Join in the fun of Scrapbooking and/or Quilting at Amigo on Dec. 2-4. Register by calling 651-2811.
MYF – Tonight, 5:00 PM at TJ & Marty Diller’s; Oct. 16, 5:00 PM at Matt & Audra Franz’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 15 – Debi Schrock
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 10 - Dave & Bertha Bontrager; Oct. 14 – Bill & Khankeo Kerschner
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With engaged couples –Candace Beck & Sam Eicher (Nov. 11, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Dale & Jill Burgett and son Levi. Their address is 8090 Calvin Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017.
- 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, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 2, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Gerri Schwartz
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Matthew 21:33-46
Sermon – “A Planting of the Lord”
Communion & Footwashing
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 – Greg & Brenda Blucker, Dana & Donna Sommers
Elders: Ross Weber, 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 – Pilgrim Fellowship and Sturgis Missionary
Nursery – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Oct. 9 - Ben & Nickie Younts
Offerings & Attendance –9/25/11 -
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 - $2681.26 AM attendance – 157
Building Fund Designations - $150.00; Other Designations - $274.56
CALENDAR
Wed. Oct. 5, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Oct. 9, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday Connection begins Oct. 5. All will view a video, How Great is Our God. Classes will begin Oct. 12. Ross Weber will lead a Bible study (Teachings of Jesus). Cathy Fellers will do a Beth Moore study of Esther. Audra Franz will have children grades 1-5. Bill Beck will do Jr. High and TJ & Marty Diller will have MYF. It’s a good opportunity not to cook, have fellowship with friends, and/or bring a new friend. ~ Rich & Chris Oswald
Needed – Someone to be in the nursery for Wednesday Connection.
Children grades 1-5 are invited to travel through Jesus’ Parables Wednesday evenings beginning Oct. 5. Class will run from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM in the Fidelis Sunday school room. Contact Audra Franz if you have questions.
Craft Club will be Oct. 6 at 7:00 PM at Irene Troyer’s home.
The IN/MI Fall Women’s Retreat is at Amigo Centre Oct. 7-9 for women of all ages. The theme is “The Tables of Our Lives & Their Formative Power”. Register now at Amigo for a $10 savings in registration cost.
The annual Cross Links Banquet will be Oct. 8 at 6:00 PM at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. If you would like to attend, please contact Ruth Peshina at 574-536-0147 or at rpeshina@gmail.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Remember to bring staple food supplies this month for the Salvation Army Food Pantry.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are planning to celebrate on Oct. 23 and will have a carry-in meal in honor of our pastor and his family.
The tea and coffee this morning are from Moldova and are a small “thank you” from Martha, Ramona and Beth for all your support through prayers and donations. Enjoy!
“You are invited to join us on a morning trip to Menno Hof in Shipshewana on Oct. 15. We will leave the church at 9:30 AM and arrive about 10:00 AM. You can meet us at the church or at Menno Hof.” ~ Bill Beck
Amigo Centre will be holding their annual Woodcutting Day on Saturday, Oct. 29. Activities will begin at 8:00 AM with brunch served at 10:00 AM. Workers with chainsaws and splitters are needed as well as persons who are willing to stack wood. For more information, call Ross Weber at 651-2811.
“Thank you to everyone at Locust Grove for your years of prayers for Mom and your recent prayers for the family. Also, a special thank you to Nancy Troyer, Rin Bontrager, Teresa Owsley and the rest of the kitchen staff. The food and thoughtfulness was great! To the Praise Team – another special thanks. The music was fabulous. I’m sure Mom was singing along in the heavenly choir. Bill Beck is a treasure and a blessing in all his visits, prayers and counseling. Again, thanks to all.” – Nancy, Marie, Shirley and families of Anna Stauffer
Join in the fun of Scrapbooking and/or Quilting at Amigo on Dec. 2-4. Register by calling 651-2811.
MYF – Tonight, 5:00 PM at TJ & Marty Diller’s; Oct. 16, 5:00 PM at Matt & Audra Franz’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 15 – Debi Schrock
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 10 - Dave & Bertha Bontrager; Oct. 14 – Bill & Khankeo Kerschner
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With engaged couples –Candace Beck & Sam Eicher (Nov. 11, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Dale & Jill Burgett and son Levi. Their address is 8090 Calvin Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017.
- 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, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
