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Friday, May 30, 2014

Locust Grove bulletin for June 1, 2014 

Locust Grove
  Mennonite Church
    A Journey with Jesus
 


29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI  49030, 269-489-5041

June 1, 2014

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Brian Oswald
            Offering Prayer/Offering      
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting Time
            Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
            Praise & Worship – Praise Team
                       
Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – Deuteronomy 6:4-9
            Sermon – “Trajectory”

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction




Text Box: 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 – Primary Sunday School Classes
Text Box: Elders: Ross Weber, chair; Adam Fellers, Bill Lederman, Rich Oswald, Dana Sommers
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery – Adam & Cathy Fellers; June 8 – Ivan & Amber Martinez
Jail Service Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 05/25/14  
Text Box: Ministers:  All who are 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 - $2,835.00                        Attendance – 156
      Designations – $184.75
           
Wed. June 4, 6:30 PMElder Team meeting
Sun. June 8, 8:15 AMMarriage Mentoring Fundraiser Breakfast
Sun. June 8, 8:30 AMPrayer Time
Sun. June 8, 4:00 PMBridal Shower for Loren Dudley
Thurs. June 12, 5:30 PMJail Ministry Auction at the County Fairgrounds
Sun. June 15, NoonCarry-In Lunch

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Sunday, June 8, the Marriage Retreat Committee is hosting a fundraising breakfast beginning at 8:15 AM.  Proceeds from the meal will help with expenses for the next Marriage Retreat on Feb. 20-22, 2015.  Donations may also be made through your offering designated to “Marriage Mentoring”.  Breakfast of egg casserole, fruit, and muffins will be prepared for you from 8:15-9:00 AM.  Thank you for your support!
All ladies are invited to attend a bridal shower for Lauren Dudley on Sunday, June 8 at 4:00 PM here in our fellowship hall.  We hope to see you there to celebrate the marriage of Lauren and Timothy and to shower her with blessings!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Justin Schwartz is graduating from Sturgis High School and you are invited to help him celebrate by attending his Open House on Saturday, June 14 from 4-8:00 PM at his home at 69310 Workman Road, Burr Oak.
On June 15, we will be recognizing the Amigo summer staff during the morning worship service.  Following the service, there will be a carry-in dinner.  Please bring a dish or two to share.
The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be July 7.
The WMSC project for June is the local Pregnancy Helpline.
Pastor Bill will be offering a class during the Sunday school hour for anyone interested in exploring membership, baptism, or simply learning more about what Mennonites believe.  Let him know if you are interested in attending.
To those who signed up for the new prayer chain – The new list is in your church mailbox today.  Thanks for being willing to pray for those in need.
“Dear Congregation, Thank you for your donation.  We appreciate your support of the Bible Memory Program.” – Bible Memory Staff & Board
“We appreciate your contribution of $914.45 for the E3 Survival Skills for Life Program.  Your generosity enables us to raise funds to help at-risk students at Goshen Middle School.  By empowering our youth, we position them for success and strengthen our community.  Thank you for your support.”  Jeromy Sheets, 6th Grade Assistant Principal Goshen Middle School
Remember to bring your food donations that will go to Keystone Place.
Church League Softball – June 3, 6:00 PM - LGMC vs. Fish Lake Bible Church
MYF –
Birthday Greetings go to:  June 9 – Rick Prell; June 10 – Tonya Barrington; June 12 – Heidi Barrington; June 13 – Erin Beeker; June 14 – Phyllis Wickey; June 15 – Bill Miller, Nickie Younts
Anniversary Greetings go to: June 11 – Bill & Janell Lederman, Doug & Kim Schwartz

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – Brad Love & Tangi Gautsche (July)
- With engaged couples – Darin King & Rachel Moore – June 7, 2014; Kara Mishler & Corey Short – June 28, 2014; Lauren Dudley & Tim Sipe – July 19, 2014; Nick Troyer & Katy Andrews – July 26, 2014; Ken Schwartz & Brandy Schwenk – Oct. 18, 2014
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Glendon & Danielle Miller and their boys EJ (8), Gavan (6) and Reece (4).  Their address is 17294 Mackinaw, Three Rivers, MI  49099
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.    
- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Delmar Gautsche, Bill Kerschner, Sam Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Andrea Yeager






















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