Friday, October 28, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 30, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Eva Beeker
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Parent/Child Dedication – Phil, Krista & Dylan Wiechart
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – 1 Samuel 2:18-21, Luke 2:41-52
Sermon – “Children of Our Heavenly Father”
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 – Edwards Corners
Nursery – Dave & Lynette Miller; Nov. 6 – Brittany Kindig
Offerings & Attendance – 10/23/11
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 - $3,123.00 AM attendance – 151
Building Fund Desgn. - $225.00; Other Designations - $93.59
CALENDAR
Wed. Nov. 2, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Nov. 6, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 13, 5:00 PM – Fellowship Evening
Fri. & Sat. Nov. 18 & 19 – LACS Bazaar
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Marion Mennonite Church is inviting Locust Grove to a hymn sing they are hosting tonight at 6:30 PM. A fellowship time will follow the singing.
Please remember to give your $10 per subscription for the Daily Bread.
Women’s Fellowship – Meet at the Great Lakes Chocolate Company in Sturgis on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 PM for coffee and fellowship.
Craft Club will be Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:00 PM at Kathryn Mast’s apartment.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night before you go to bed. Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 5.
We are collecting items for the Battle Creek Rescue Mission – laundry soap, copy paper, paper towels and toilet paper. Place your donated items in the box in the fellowship hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The Elder selection process is beginning. Today you will find a list in your mailbox of all possible nominees. On Nov. 13 you will be asked to make your nominations. Please let the church office know of any names that have been accidentally omitted and be in prayer about this process.
Everyone is invited for food and fun fellowship on Sunday evening, Nov. 13 at 5:00 PM. Bring finger foods and games to share. Sloppy joes and chips will be provided by the men’s Sunday school class. Come and enjoy the fun Bible quiz and games. Mark your calendar now.
“Thank You! Thanks so very much for the wonderful Pastor Appreciation Celebration. We were blessed and know that we are loved and appreciated.” ~ Bill & Sherry
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF – Tonight – 5-8:00 PM at Charlie & Stefanie Patrick’s; Nov. 12 – Brenda Matthews Youth Event at Shore Mennonite Church at 6:00 PM; Nov. 13 – Game Night at the church
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 engaged couples –Candace Beck & Sam Eicher (Nov. 11, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Justin Beeker, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Menno & Delila Chupp. Their address is 26883 N. Shore 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, 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 30, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Eva Beeker
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Parent/Child Dedication – Phil, Krista & Dylan Wiechart
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – 1 Samuel 2:18-21, Luke 2:41-52
Sermon – “Children of Our Heavenly Father”
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 – Edwards Corners
Nursery – Dave & Lynette Miller; Nov. 6 – Brittany Kindig
Offerings & Attendance – 10/23/11
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 - $3,123.00 AM attendance – 151
Building Fund Desgn. - $225.00; Other Designations - $93.59
CALENDAR
Wed. Nov. 2, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sun. Nov. 6, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 13, 5:00 PM – Fellowship Evening
Fri. & Sat. Nov. 18 & 19 – LACS Bazaar
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Marion Mennonite Church is inviting Locust Grove to a hymn sing they are hosting tonight at 6:30 PM. A fellowship time will follow the singing.
Please remember to give your $10 per subscription for the Daily Bread.
Women’s Fellowship – Meet at the Great Lakes Chocolate Company in Sturgis on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 PM for coffee and fellowship.
Craft Club will be Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:00 PM at Kathryn Mast’s apartment.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night before you go to bed. Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 5.
We are collecting items for the Battle Creek Rescue Mission – laundry soap, copy paper, paper towels and toilet paper. Place your donated items in the box in the fellowship hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The Elder selection process is beginning. Today you will find a list in your mailbox of all possible nominees. On Nov. 13 you will be asked to make your nominations. Please let the church office know of any names that have been accidentally omitted and be in prayer about this process.
Everyone is invited for food and fun fellowship on Sunday evening, Nov. 13 at 5:00 PM. Bring finger foods and games to share. Sloppy joes and chips will be provided by the men’s Sunday school class. Come and enjoy the fun Bible quiz and games. Mark your calendar now.
“Thank You! Thanks so very much for the wonderful Pastor Appreciation Celebration. We were blessed and know that we are loved and appreciated.” ~ Bill & Sherry
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF – Tonight – 5-8:00 PM at Charlie & Stefanie Patrick’s; Nov. 12 – Brenda Matthews Youth Event at Shore Mennonite Church at 6:00 PM; Nov. 13 – Game Night at the church
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 engaged couples –Candace Beck & Sam Eicher (Nov. 11, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Justin Beeker, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Menno & Delila Chupp. Their address is 26883 N. Shore 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, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
