Friday, March 09, 2012
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
March 11, 2012
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Audra Franz
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Children’s Story – MDS Team
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Sharing by Mennonite Disaster Service Team Members –
Matt Franz, Diane Green, Douglas Hasbrouck, Cheryl Mast and Fred Schwartz
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 – Ben & Nickie Younts, Avian, Mayleen, Rilyn, & Keturah
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: 270-423-3673Nursery – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Mar. 18 – Ben & Nickie Younts
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance – 03/04/12
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 - $5,861.00 AM attendance –147
Designations - $499.50
CALENDAR
Wed. Mar. 14, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 14, 7:30 PM – Elder Team Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 15 - WMSC
Sun. Mar. 18, 8:30 AM - Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All names were affirmed in last week’s ballot for the Elder selection process.
Pauline Hochstetler and Bertha Bontrager are in charge of the kitchen for this Thursday’s WMSC meeting. Faith Carpenter will have devotions. The project for March is blankets, comforters and flat sheets for MCC. All should be twin sizes.
All women are invited to Shore Mennonite for their annual “WMSC Guest Day” on Apr. 10 starting at 8:30 AM. Lunch and childcare are provided. Guest speaker for the 1:00 PM meeting is Janice Troyer.
You are invited to an “A Cappella Gospel Sing” at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church on April 20 & 21. Eighteen different groups will be singing in several time slots. No admission charge. Freewill offerings appreciated. Food will be available for purchase. More information is on the console by the library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Amigo Centre - Open Gym – 7-9:00 PM on March 22, and 29. There is no open gym this Thursday. A $2/ person/night donation is requested. - Scrapbooking Retreats – March 16-18, May 11-12, Sept. 21-23, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Brochures are on the table in the fellowship hall or you can call 651-2811 for more information.
Congratulations to Jesse & Stephanie Lederman on the birth of their twin daughters – Mia Lynn and Audrina Erin. They were born March 6. Mia weighed 4 lb. 8 oz. and Audrina weighed 5 lb. 4 oz. Both were 17 in. long. Mom, Dad and babies are all doing well as are grandparents, Bill & Janell Lederman. Blessings to you all!
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan, please contact Beth Miller by April 1. Price per subscription is $39 each for a group of 5 or $37 each for a group of between 6 and 49. Last year we had 7 in our group. Make your check out to Locust Grove and mark it clearly for The Mennonite.
MYF –
JYF – Mar. 25 – Fundraiser Meal after the morning service
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 19 – Nancy Nunemaker; Mar. 22 – Dean Brubaker, Dana Sommers, Ross Weber; Mar. 23 – Bill Younts; Mar. 24 – Brian W. Troyer
Anniversary Greetings go to: Mar. 22 – Matt & Audra Franz; Mar. 24 – Hezir & Ann Araujo; Mar. 25 – Frank & Marie Fisher
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – David & Lynette Miller (May), Dillon & Tonya Barrington (June)
- With Rick Prell in Afghanistan – SSG Richard A. Prell, HHC I/125 Inf. Sfat, fob Kunduz, APO AE 09368
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Audra Franz, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Stefanie Patrick, Kim Schwartz, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Greg, Carolyn & Kelsey Gautsche. Their address is 485 N. Snow Prairie Road, Coldwater, MI 49036.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Pastor Gerald Sims, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, and Sylvia Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
March 11, 2012
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Audra Franz
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Children’s Story – MDS Team
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Sharing by Mennonite Disaster Service Team Members –
Matt Franz, Diane Green, Douglas Hasbrouck, Cheryl Mast and Fred Schwartz
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 – Ben & Nickie Younts, Avian, Mayleen, Rilyn, & Keturah
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: 270-423-3673Nursery – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Mar. 18 – Ben & Nickie Younts
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance – 03/04/12
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 - $5,861.00 AM attendance –147
Designations - $499.50
CALENDAR
Wed. Mar. 14, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Mar. 14, 7:30 PM – Elder Team Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 15 - WMSC
Sun. Mar. 18, 8:30 AM - Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All names were affirmed in last week’s ballot for the Elder selection process.
Pauline Hochstetler and Bertha Bontrager are in charge of the kitchen for this Thursday’s WMSC meeting. Faith Carpenter will have devotions. The project for March is blankets, comforters and flat sheets for MCC. All should be twin sizes.
All women are invited to Shore Mennonite for their annual “WMSC Guest Day” on Apr. 10 starting at 8:30 AM. Lunch and childcare are provided. Guest speaker for the 1:00 PM meeting is Janice Troyer.
You are invited to an “A Cappella Gospel Sing” at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church on April 20 & 21. Eighteen different groups will be singing in several time slots. No admission charge. Freewill offerings appreciated. Food will be available for purchase. More information is on the console by the library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Amigo Centre - Open Gym – 7-9:00 PM on March 22, and 29. There is no open gym this Thursday. A $2/ person/night donation is requested. - Scrapbooking Retreats – March 16-18, May 11-12, Sept. 21-23, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Brochures are on the table in the fellowship hall or you can call 651-2811 for more information.
Congratulations to Jesse & Stephanie Lederman on the birth of their twin daughters – Mia Lynn and Audrina Erin. They were born March 6. Mia weighed 4 lb. 8 oz. and Audrina weighed 5 lb. 4 oz. Both were 17 in. long. Mom, Dad and babies are all doing well as are grandparents, Bill & Janell Lederman. Blessings to you all!
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan, please contact Beth Miller by April 1. Price per subscription is $39 each for a group of 5 or $37 each for a group of between 6 and 49. Last year we had 7 in our group. Make your check out to Locust Grove and mark it clearly for The Mennonite.
MYF –
JYF – Mar. 25 – Fundraiser Meal after the morning service
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 19 – Nancy Nunemaker; Mar. 22 – Dean Brubaker, Dana Sommers, Ross Weber; Mar. 23 – Bill Younts; Mar. 24 – Brian W. Troyer
Anniversary Greetings go to: Mar. 22 – Matt & Audra Franz; Mar. 24 – Hezir & Ann Araujo; Mar. 25 – Frank & Marie Fisher
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – David & Lynette Miller (May), Dillon & Tonya Barrington (June)
- With Rick Prell in Afghanistan – SSG Richard A. Prell, HHC I/125 Inf. Sfat, fob Kunduz, APO AE 09368
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Audra Franz, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Stefanie Patrick, Kim Schwartz, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Greg, Carolyn & Kelsey Gautsche. Their address is 485 N. Snow Prairie Road, Coldwater, MI 49036.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Pastor Gerald Sims, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, and Sylvia Yoder
