Friday, December 16, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
December 18, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Diane Green
Offering Prayer/Offering
Advent Reading
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – II Samuel 7:1-11
Sermon – “A Place Prepared”
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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer, Myah and Brooke
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 & Sturgis Missionary
Nursery – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Dec. 25 -
Offerings & Attendance – 12/11/11
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 - $3,288.70 AM attendance – 160
Designations - $669.80
CALENDAR
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
Sun. Dec. 25 – No Prayer Time or Sunday School before Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be no Sunday school or early morning prayer time on Dec. 25. Worship service will be at the usual time (10:30).
The church offices will be closed December 26 & 27 and January 2 & 3.
“Meet Your Prayer Partner” at Evelyn Blucker’s on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 6:30 PM. Bring finger foods and your revealing gift at that time. Questions? Ask Martha Franz.
The JYF will continue collecting pop cans. Please see one of the JYFers or sponsors if you have cans for them. Or, you can leave them in the west entrance. ~ Abby Fellers, Matt Hasbrouck, Brett Prell, Dillon Schwartz, Karen Prell, Marilyn Schwartz or Phil Wiechart
“To My Friends at Locust Grove – May your Christmas be filled with peace and happiness as you honor the King of Kings. Glory to God in the Highest! Warm Christmas wishes and a Happy New Year to all. Thank you all for your greetings.” ~ Mary Carpenter
Amigo Centre is taking applications for an Adult Program Director. This is a part-time, paid position and will average 16-20 hours per week, including some weekends. Direct any inquiries to Cliff Brubaker at 651-2811.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Scholarships available for 2012: If your family uses Everence Financial services, you are eligible to apply for a college scholarship for the 2012-13 school year. Applications are due by Feb. 28, 2012. Learn more at Everence.com.
Congratulations to Bill Lederman who finished his Master of Science in Nursing degree from Goshen College this month.
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF –
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 26 – Mandy Yoder; Dec. 30 – Vivian Brubaker, Shelly Kindig; Dec. 31 – Ruth Coblentz; Jan. 1 – Merle Yeager, Gerri Schwartz, Khankeo Kerschner
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 1 – Bill & Florence Wickey, Richard & Marjana Tribble
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With Bill & Sherry Beck and family in the death of Pastor Bill’s aunt last week. May God give you comfort and peace.
- 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, Stefanie Patrick, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Sam & Candace Eicher. Their address is 26732 Featherstone 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, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, and Sylvia Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
December 18, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Diane Green
Offering Prayer/Offering
Advent Reading
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – II Samuel 7:1-11
Sermon – “A Place Prepared”
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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer, Myah and Brooke
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 & Sturgis Missionary
Nursery – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Dec. 25 -
Offerings & Attendance – 12/11/11
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 - $3,288.70 AM attendance – 160
Designations - $669.80
CALENDAR
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
Sun. Dec. 25 – No Prayer Time or Sunday School before Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be no Sunday school or early morning prayer time on Dec. 25. Worship service will be at the usual time (10:30).
The church offices will be closed December 26 & 27 and January 2 & 3.
“Meet Your Prayer Partner” at Evelyn Blucker’s on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 6:30 PM. Bring finger foods and your revealing gift at that time. Questions? Ask Martha Franz.
The JYF will continue collecting pop cans. Please see one of the JYFers or sponsors if you have cans for them. Or, you can leave them in the west entrance. ~ Abby Fellers, Matt Hasbrouck, Brett Prell, Dillon Schwartz, Karen Prell, Marilyn Schwartz or Phil Wiechart
“To My Friends at Locust Grove – May your Christmas be filled with peace and happiness as you honor the King of Kings. Glory to God in the Highest! Warm Christmas wishes and a Happy New Year to all. Thank you all for your greetings.” ~ Mary Carpenter
Amigo Centre is taking applications for an Adult Program Director. This is a part-time, paid position and will average 16-20 hours per week, including some weekends. Direct any inquiries to Cliff Brubaker at 651-2811.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Scholarships available for 2012: If your family uses Everence Financial services, you are eligible to apply for a college scholarship for the 2012-13 school year. Applications are due by Feb. 28, 2012. Learn more at Everence.com.
Congratulations to Bill Lederman who finished his Master of Science in Nursing degree from Goshen College this month.
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF –
Birthday Greetings go to: Dec. 26 – Mandy Yoder; Dec. 30 – Vivian Brubaker, Shelly Kindig; Dec. 31 – Ruth Coblentz; Jan. 1 – Merle Yeager, Gerri Schwartz, Khankeo Kerschner
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 1 – Bill & Florence Wickey, Richard & Marjana Tribble
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With Bill & Sherry Beck and family in the death of Pastor Bill’s aunt last week. May God give you comfort and peace.
- 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, Stefanie Patrick, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Sam & Candace Eicher. Their address is 26732 Featherstone 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, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, and Sylvia Yoder
