Thursday, November 17, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
November 20, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Children’s Story – Audra Franz
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Foods Resource Bank – Joe Christophel (MCC)
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Ruth 2:1-7, 14-18
Sermon – “Generosity: First Fruits of the Harvest”
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 & Carolyn Gautsche, Clint & Jen Gautsche
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 – Word Fellowship
Nursery – Matt & Audra Franz; Nov. 27 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Offerings & Attendance – 11/13/11
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 - $3,189.25 AM attendance – 178
Designations - $423.29
CALENDAR
Wed. Nov. 23, 5:30 PM – No Wednesday Connection this week.
Sun. Nov. 27, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. The bulletin will be printed on Wednesday.
Just a reminder that we are collecting items for the Battle Creek Rescue Mission – paper towels, copy paper, bathroom tissue, and laundry soap.
Sam & Candace Eicher would like to invite you to an open house on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2-4:00 PM in the fellowship hall to help them celebrate their wedding. They request no gifts.
Please join us in celebrating the Christmas season at the Women’s Fellowship Tea Party, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:00 PM. Bring finger foods to share along with your Christmas spirit! You are invited to decorate a table for eight with your favorite china and holiday décor. Sign-up sheets are in the fellowship hall. Contact Nickie, Jessilyn, Carolyn, Jen or Nancy N. with any questions.
Annual reports for the 2010-11 church year are available on the table by the library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
You are invited to participate in a card making party for “Christmas Behind Bars” at the Double M Rec Center on N. Nottawa Road Nov. 26 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Come for all or just part of the time. Lunch will be served. Bring a can of soup to be added to the soup pot. Call Julie Baretta at 517-369-2125 if you have questions.
Each year the St. Joe County Right to Life gathers signatures for the pro-life insert published in the Sturgis Journal and the Three Rivers Commercial. This insert commemorates the 39th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion. To show your concern about this injustice, please print your name on the sheet on the table by the library.
New cell phone number for Brian Oswald – 269-548-5455.
Sam & Candace Eicher’s address is 26732 Featherstone Rd., Sturgis, MI.
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF – Dec. 4, 5-8:00 PM – Bill & Janell Lederman’s; Dec. 11 – MYF is hosting a Game Night at the church.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Matt Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore, Dylan Wiechart; Dec. 1 – Sylvia Yoder, Ethan Schrock
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig; Dec. 3 – Brandon & Emily Fish
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – Brian & Rachel Oswald (January) and David & Lynette Miller (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With TJ & Marty Diller. Their address is 134 E. Grant, Bronson, MI 49028.
- 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, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Sylvia Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
November 20, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Children’s Story – Audra Franz
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Foods Resource Bank – Joe Christophel (MCC)
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – Ruth 2:1-7, 14-18
Sermon – “Generosity: First Fruits of the Harvest”
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 & Carolyn Gautsche, Clint & Jen Gautsche
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 – Word Fellowship
Nursery – Matt & Audra Franz; Nov. 27 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Offerings & Attendance – 11/13/11
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 - $3,189.25 AM attendance – 178
Designations - $423.29
CALENDAR
Wed. Nov. 23, 5:30 PM – No Wednesday Connection this week.
Sun. Nov. 27, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. The bulletin will be printed on Wednesday.
Just a reminder that we are collecting items for the Battle Creek Rescue Mission – paper towels, copy paper, bathroom tissue, and laundry soap.
Sam & Candace Eicher would like to invite you to an open house on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2-4:00 PM in the fellowship hall to help them celebrate their wedding. They request no gifts.
Please join us in celebrating the Christmas season at the Women’s Fellowship Tea Party, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:00 PM. Bring finger foods to share along with your Christmas spirit! You are invited to decorate a table for eight with your favorite china and holiday décor. Sign-up sheets are in the fellowship hall. Contact Nickie, Jessilyn, Carolyn, Jen or Nancy N. with any questions.
Annual reports for the 2010-11 church year are available on the table by the library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
You are invited to participate in a card making party for “Christmas Behind Bars” at the Double M Rec Center on N. Nottawa Road Nov. 26 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Come for all or just part of the time. Lunch will be served. Bring a can of soup to be added to the soup pot. Call Julie Baretta at 517-369-2125 if you have questions.
Each year the St. Joe County Right to Life gathers signatures for the pro-life insert published in the Sturgis Journal and the Three Rivers Commercial. This insert commemorates the 39th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion. To show your concern about this injustice, please print your name on the sheet on the table by the library.
New cell phone number for Brian Oswald – 269-548-5455.
Sam & Candace Eicher’s address is 26732 Featherstone Rd., Sturgis, MI.
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF – Dec. 4, 5-8:00 PM – Bill & Janell Lederman’s; Dec. 11 – MYF is hosting a Game Night at the church.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Matt Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore, Dylan Wiechart; Dec. 1 – Sylvia Yoder, Ethan Schrock
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig; Dec. 3 – Brandon & Emily Fish
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – Brian & Rachel Oswald (January) and David & Lynette Miller (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With TJ & Marty Diller. Their address is 134 E. Grant, Bronson, MI 49028.
- 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, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Sylvia Yoder
