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Friday, May 27, 2016

Locust Grove bulletin for May 8, 2016 

May 8, 2016

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Joel Lederman
            Call to Worship
            Offering Prayer/Offering  
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting
            Children’s Story – Brian & Rachel Oswald
            Praise & Worship – Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – Ruth 1:1-18
            Parent and Child Dedication
                        Dillon, Tonya & Aaron Barrington
                        Matt, Heather & Jacquelynn Farrand
                        Darin, Rachel & Caden King
             Sermon – “Church Families”  

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction
            Sending Song


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 – TJ & Marty Diller’s Sunday School Class
Text Box: Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Bill Lederman, Brian Oswald
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery –Tangi Gautsche May 15 – Candace Beck
Jail Service – Word Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance – 05/08/16  
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 - $2,782.00               Attendance – 187
      Designations – $107.51
           
Wednesday, May 11 6:30 PM – Elders Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will have a Parent/Child dedication service today.  Those children being dedicated are Jacquelynn Farrand and Caden King and Aaron Barrington.
Amigo Centre is once again, hosting two Road Scholar programs.  The Locust Grove Worship team will be performing a music program on Thursday, May 19th at 7PM for the participants.  Locust Grove attendees are welcome to come for this performance.  This year, due to events here, there will be no meal with the performance, and no fee; however, donations are always a blessing.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Amigo Centre.
Amigo Centre is having a woodcutting bee on Friday,, May 21st from 8:AM-1PM.  Brunch will be included.  Please contact Amigo Centre (269-651-2811) if you are able to help.  Thanks.
There will be a Sunday School class starting June 5 covering The Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective for anyone interested in becoming a member of Locust Grove or for anyone interested in learning more about what Mennonites believe.  See Pastor Bill if you are interested in this class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Remember to bring your food donations that will go to the Salvation Army.
The WMSC project for May is bath towels for MCC.
Lake Area Christian School is hiring a full-time administrator.  Anyone interested should talk to Ben Younts.
WMSC is May 19th.  The kitchen will be with Gerri Schwartz and Devotions will be Faith Carpenter.



Amigo Events – Summer Camp with the theme “One Body: Many Members”

MYF – May 29 at Amigo Park - Campfire lunch followed by games and kayaking/canoeing

JYF – May 15, 12-3:00 PM – Put-Put Golf in Sturgis
         

Birthday Greetings go to:  May 19 – Marjana Tribble; May 20 – Jackson Fish, May 22 – Bertha Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to:  None

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Glendon & Danielle Miller (July)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Youth Pastor Search Committee – Joel Lederman (chair), Adam Fellers, Marilyn Schwartz, Brian E. Troyer, and Nickie Younts
- With our college students – DeVonna Allison, Candace Beck, Jenna Beeker, Sierra Eichorn, Tangi Gautsche, Cody Litwiller and Justin Schwartz
- With Glendon & Danielle Miller and their children Edward (10), Gavan (9), Reece (6).  Their address is 17294 Mackinaw, Three Rivers, MI 49093..      
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.      
- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey
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- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey 

Locust Grove bulletin for May 15, 2016 

May 15, 2016

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Joel Lederman
            Call to Worship
            Offering Prayer/Offering  
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting
            Praise & Worship – Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – Acts 2:1-21
             Sermon – “What Does This Mean?”  

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction
            Sending Song






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 – TJ & Marty Diller’s Sunday School Class
Text Box: Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Bill Lederman, Brian Oswald
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery – Candace Beck:  May 15 – Brian & Rachel Oswald
Jail Service – Locust Grove
Offerings & Attendance – 05/08/16  
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 - $2,640.11               Attendance – 217
      Designations – $63.11
           
May 15 – 12 -3PM – JYF Golf
May 19 – 7 PM – Worship team at Amigo Centre
May 19 – WMSC
May 19 – 6:15 - Praise team

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amigo Centre is once again, hosting two Road Scholar programs.  The Locust Grove Worship team will be performing a music program on Thursday, May 19th at 7PM for the participants.  Locust Grove attendees are welcome to come for this performance.  This year, due to events here, there will be no meal with the performance, and no fee; however, donations are always a blessing.  If you have questions, feel free to contact Amigo Centre.
Amigo Centre is having a woodcutting bee on Saturday, May 21st from 8:AM-1PM.  Brunch will be included.  Please contact Amigo Centre (269-651-2811) if you are able to help.  Thanks.
There will be a Sunday School class starting June 5 covering The Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective for anyone interested in becoming a member of Locust Grove or for anyone interested in learning more about what Mennonites believe.  See Pastor Bill if you are interested in this class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The WMSC project for May is bath towels for MCC.
Lake Area Christian School is hiring a full-time administrator.  Anyone interested should talk to Ben Younts.
WMSC is May 19th.  The kitchen will be with Gerri Schwartz and Devotions will be Faith Carpenter.
Brian and Jessilyn Troyer’s new address is 67580 Thunderbird Dr., Sturgis, Mi  49091.  Home phone is 269-651-5399.



Amigo Events – Summer Camp with the theme “One Body: Many Members”

MYF – May 29 at Amigo Park - Campfire lunch followed by games and kayaking/canoeing

JYF – May 15, 12-3:00 PM – Put-Put Golf in Sturgis  Lunch provided – pickup is 3 at State Line golf or 3:30 at church
   June 4, 4-8pm – Christian Skate Night at Eby’s Family Fun     

Birthday Greetings go to:  May 23 – JoAnn Krick; May 24 – Brent Beeker, May 28 – Jim Hasbrouck, Dan Roberts, May 20 – Rachael Hochstedler
Anniversary Greetings go to:  None

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Glendon & Danielle Miller (July)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Youth Pastor Search Committee – Joel Lederman (chair), Adam Fellers, Marilyn Schwartz, Brian E. Troyer, and Nickie Younts
- With our college students – DeVonna Allison, Candace Beck, Jenna Beeker, Sierra Eichorn, Tangi Gautsche, Cody Litwiller and Justin Schwartz
- With Glenn & Beth Miller.  Their address is 19512 Wittenberg Rd., Constantine, MI  49042.      
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.      

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey 

Locust Grove bulletin for May 22, 2016 

May 22, 2016

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Joel Lederman
            Call to Worship
            Offering Prayer/Offering  
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting
            Children’s Story – Brian & Rachel Oswald
            Praise & Worship – Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – Romans 5:1-11
             Sermon – “Shame Off You!”  

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction
            Sending Song





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 – TJ & Marty Diller’s Sunday School Class
Text Box: Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Bill Lederman, Brian Oswald
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery – Brian & Rachel Oswald; May 29 – Avian & Mayleen Younts
Jail Service Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 05/15/16  
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 - $5,551.12               Attendance – 197
      Designations – $534.12
           

ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a Sunday school class starting June 5 covering The Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective for anyone interested in becoming a member of Locust Grove or for anyone interested in learning more about what Mennonites believe.  See Pastor Bill if you are interested in this class.
Bible School will be June 19-23 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.  Please contact Rachel Oswald at 269-548-5468 if you are interested in helping.
Richard & Christine Oswald have moved!  Their new address is 27021 Amigo Park Dr., Sturgis, MI  49091.
You’re invited to join us for a graduation open house honoring Mathew Hasbrouck, Sunday June 5 from 4 pm – 7 pm at our home:  22710 Mintdale Rd.  If you are unable to join us, we ask for your support in prayers as Matthew continues on to this next phase in life.  Gratefully, Jim & Katrina.





ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The WMSC project for May is bath towels for MCC.



Amigo Events – Summer Camp with the theme “One Body: Many Members”

MYF – May 29 at Amigo Park - Campfire lunch followed by games and kayaking/canoeing

JYF –  June 4, 4-8pm – Christian Skate Night at Eby’s Family Fun    

Church Softball League Schedule:
   June 14 at 6 pm vs FF Blue

Birthday Greetings go to:  May 30 – Charlie Patrick; May 31 – Gavan Milller, June 1 – Angie Litwiller, June 3 – Brian E. Troyer, Evan Litwiller, June 5 Madelyn
Anniversary Greetings go to:  June 3 – Lew & Ruby Miller, Roy & Judy Hudson

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Glendon & Danielle Miller (July)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Youth Pastor Search Committee – Joel Lederman (chair), Adam Fellers, Marilyn Schwartz, Brian E. Troyer, and Nickie Younts
- With our college students – DeVonna Allison, Candace Beck, Jenna Beeker, Sierra Eichorn, Tangi Gautsche, and Cody Litwiller
- With Lew & Ruby Miller.  Their address is 27040 Chapin Lake Rd., Sturgis, MI  49091.      
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.      
- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey



Locust Grove bulletin for May 29, 2016 

May 29, 2016

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Joel Lederman
            Call to Worship
            Offering Prayer/Offering  
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting
            Praise & Worship – Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – Galatians 1:1-24
             Sermon – “Another Gospel?” – Ross Weber  

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction
            Sending Song






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 – TJ & Marty Diller’s Sunday School Class
Text Box: Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Bill Lederman, Brian Oswald
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery – Avian & Mayleen Younts; June 5 – Kalee Schrock
Jail Service – Edwards Corners
Offerings & Attendance – 05/22/16  
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 - $3,502.00               Attendance – 184
      Designations – $305.01
           
Thursday, June 2, 6:00 PMPraise Team practice
Thursday, June 2, 7:00 PMCraft Club

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Craft Club is June 2 at 7:00 PM at Donna Schrock’s home.  All ladies are welcome.
With the opening of the new Meijers store in Sturgis on June 2, The Salvation Army is partnering with Meijers to help provide food for the hungry people in our area.  Simply Give Cards can be purchased at the cash register for $10 and specifying a donation to The Salvation Army.  On June 2, every card purchases that day will be matched 100% by Meijers to The Salvation Army.     
There will be a Sunday school class starting June 5 covering The Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective for anyone interested in becoming a member of Locust Grove or in learning more about what Mennonites believe.  See Pastor Bill if you are interested in this class.
“You’re invited to join us for a graduation open house honoring Mathew Hasbrouck, Sunday, June 5 from 4–7:00 pm at our home at 22710 Mintdale Rd.  If you are unable to join us, we ask for your support in prayers as Matthew continues on to this next phase in life.”  Gratefully, Jim & Katrina

ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Summer Bible School will be June 19-23 from 6–7:30 pm.  Please contact Rachel Oswald at 269-548-5468 if you are interested in helping.
The WMSC project for May is bath towels for MCC.
Doug & Kim Schwartz invite you to join them to celebrate Dylan’s graduation on Saturday, June 18 from 4-8:00 PM at their home on Workman Road.

Amigo Events – Summer Camp with the theme “One Body: Many Members”

MYF – Today at Amigo Park - Campfire lunch followed by games and kayaking/canoeing
JYF – June 4, 4-8:00 pm – Christian Skate Night at Eby’s Family Fun    

Church League Softball:  May 31, 6:00 PM - LGMC vs. Radiant Life – D#2
  
Birthday Greetings go to:  June 8Ann Araujo; June 10 – Tonya Barrington; June 11 – Owen Kimmons; June 12 – Heidi Barrington
Anniversary Greetings go to:  Belated anniversary greetings to Isaac & Annie Miller on May 26.  June 7 – Darin & Rachel King; June 11 – Bill & Janell Lederman, Doug & Kim Schwartz

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our expectant parents – Glendon & Danielle Miller (July)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Youth Pastor Search Committee – Joel Lederman (chair), Adam Fellers, Marilyn Schwartz, Brian E. Troyer, and Nickie Younts
- With our college students – Candace Beck
- With Mary Miller.  Her address is 22946 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.      
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.      
- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey 

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