LGMC Bulletin

It’s time again to sign up for the Sunday school take-home papers you would like to receive in your church mailbox during this next year.  The cost for these is covered by our budget except for the Daily Bread.  (The suggested donation of $10 for this periodical can be put in the offering and marked clearly for Daily Bread.)  Carolyn Gautsche, our Sunday school secretary, has placed order slips on the shelf below the mailboxes.  Mark which papers you want to receive, sign your name, and put the slip in Carolyn and Greg’s church mailbox today. 

The Worship Commission is planning for our Aug. 3 worship service to be at Amigo Centre in the Pavilion.  There will not be Sunday school that morning.  Coffee and donuts will be served at 10:00 AM with the worship service beginning at 10:30 AM.  A fellowship meal will follow.  Plan to come, bring a dish or two to share at the meal, and enjoy the beautiful nature at Amigo.  There will be a second offering taken that morning with the proceeds going to Amigo.

Parents of children in the primary department, please let Beth Miller know what grades your child(ren) will be entering this fall, by Sunday, July 27.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.

Sample ballots are in your mailboxes today for the annual affirmation of those willing to serve in positions in the church.  The affirmation vote will take place on Aug. 10 during the morning service. 

This fall the primary department will begin using a new curriculum from MennoMedia called "Shine: Living in God's Light." Along with the regular Sunday school material, we will have the "Shine On" story Bible as a resource. This is a 320-page hardcover book that will be used through the next three years. Any Locust Grove family that would like to purchase this book for their home use can do so by letting Carolyn Gautsche know by July 27. Cost is $25. If you have any questions or would like to see additional information, please check with Carolyn, Marilyn Schwartz or Mandy Yoder. Thank you.

Anyone interested in going to Beth Moore’s “Living Proof” seminar in Ft. Wayne, IN on Sept. 13, please let Katrina know.  Cost is $69 and the seminar is from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.  She will be ordering tickets soon.

Just a reminder to bring in your items for the school kits for WMSC.  In addition, remember to bring such things as Kleenex, hand sanitizer, pink erasers, pencils and rulers for our Locust Grove teachers to use in their classrooms.

Remember to bring your food donations that will go to Salvation Army.

Church League Softball – July 22, 6:00 PM – Diamond 1 – vs FFM Blue

MYF –   

- With engaged couples – Nick Troyer & Katy Andrews – July 26, 2014; Ken Schwartz & Brandy Schwenk – Oct. 18, 2014

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Brian & Nancy Nunemaker.  Their address is 208 West Pearl St., Coldwater, MI  49036.

- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.    

“Monday was another successful day with Red Cross.  Their goal for us was 34 units but we totaled 45!  Summer season is a time when many have a lower iron count and we fell into that category with 8 being declined for that reason.  Thanks to all of you for your efforts.  It was an enjoyable day with church and community friends.” – Dana & Donna Sommers

It’s time again to sign up for the Sunday school take-home papers you would like to receive in your church mailbox during this next year.  The cost for these is covered by our budget except for the Daily Bread.  (The suggested donation of $10 for this periodical can be put in the offering and marked clearly for Daily Bread.)  Carolyn Gautsche, our Sunday school secretary, has placed order slips on the shelf below the mailboxes.  Mark which papers you want to receive, sign your name, and put the slip in Carolyn and Greg’s church mailbox by July 20. 

WMSC will be July 17.  DaVonna Allison will have devotions and Pauline Hochstetler is in charge of the kitchen.  The project for July is school kits.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.

Vacation Bible School this year will be July 20-24.  If you are able and are willing to help, talk with Marty Diller.

The Worship Commission is planning for our Aug. 3 worship service to be at Amigo Centre in the Pavilion.  There will not be Sunday school that morning.  Coffee and donuts will be served at 10:00 AM with the worship service beginning at 10:30 AM.  A fellowship meal will follow.  Plan to come, bring a dish or two to share at the meal, and enjoy the beautiful nature at Amigo.  There will be a second offering taken that morning with the proceeds going to Amigo.

The correct phone number for John Sies in the church directory is 517-227-3754.  Please make this correction in your directory.

Remember to bring your food donations that will go to Salvation Army.

Congratulations to Kara Mishler and Corey Short who were married in June 28.  May God bless your marriage and your home!

Delmar & Donna Gautsche would like to thank the church family for all the cards, prayers, visits and other support shown to them over the last couple months.  May you be blessed for all your acts of love and kindness!

Delmar Gautsche is home now and glad to have visitors.  But they ask that you call first to make sure they will be home.

“THANK YOU – We have been very thankful many times for the love and acceptance we’ve seen/felt for our Jenny here at Locust Grove.  Once again, last Sunday evening your response to celebrating with us was a blessing!” – Greg & Ramona King

MYF –   

- With expectant parents – Brad Love & Tangi Gautsche (July)

- With engaged couples – 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 Caz & Sheila Moore.  Their address is 27091 Amigo Park Drive, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.