LGMC Bulletin

 

April 18, 2021

 

 

Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM

 

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

 

Welcome & Opening

          Welcome/announcements – Marcy Bontrager

Call to Worship

Praise & Worship – Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Sharing & Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck

Congregational Prayer

Reception of New Members – Jerry & Nancy Dykstra

Sermon – “Touched by You”  

Responding

          Praise & Worship

Sending

          Benediction

 

 

CALENDAR

Tuesday, Apr. 20, 6:30-8:00 PM – Ladies Bible Study

Sunday, Apr. 25 – Baptisms following the dinner at Oswald’s at Perrin Lake

 

Offering & Attendance – 04/11/2021

General Fund - $3,360.00; Designations - $125.00; Attendance – 122

 

Nursery – Today - Brian & Rachel Oswald; Apr. 25 – Isaac & Annie Miller

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during April will go to Keystone Place.

The Tuesday evening Ladies' Bible Study will run through May 4

There will be a Love Farewell for Pastor Bill & Sherry on Apr. 25.  Prior to that we would invite everyone (including children) to be saving things for a scrapbook page for them.  It can include cards, pictures, or memories (be creative).  If you don’t have scrapbook supplies, there will be some available on Apr. 11 & 18 at the church.  Pre-made pages should measure 9.5x12.  8x8 pages will be available for the children to use.

The MYF Sunday school class is in need of a teacher/leader beginning the first Sunday in May.  If you are interested or have any questions, contact Louellen Westover.

The MYF Auction will be Saturday, May 8 in the church fellowship hall.  Supper will be at 5:30pm with the auction following.  The MYF is looking for homemade or unique items such as baked goods, home goods, crafts, things unique to our church, etc.  All donations are greatly appreciated but are not required to attend.  If you have an item/items you’d like to donate or have any questions, please see Adam & Cathy Fellers, Marcy Bontrager or Doug Hasbrouck.  A table will be set up at the back of the church to display items prior to the night of the auction.  We hope you join us for this evening of fun and fellowship and to support our church youth!

Please remember Galen & Carol Eichorn in your prayers. Galen has Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). They live in Portage and are open to and would love visitors, either by phone, Facetime, or even in person once the weather gets warmer. Visits work best in the afternoons. Their contact information is:  Galen 574.612.4949  galeneichorn@gmail.com

Carol 574. 596.3641

Amigo Centre – Executive Director position open.  Letters of interest and resumes can be sent to amigosearch@amigocentre.org.  Wild Edibles and Bow Drill Fire Building classes – Apr. 24, 10-3:00 PM.  More information is posted on the bulletin board or you can call 651-2811.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS continued…

 

Faith Statement - We both were born and raised in the Chicago area in the Reformed Church denomination, where Infant baptism is the tradition.  We met after high school, married and had 3 children whom we raised in the "fear and nurture of the Lord".  God has always been a part of our family life.  But it wasn't until we were in our 50's, after a particularly soul-searching sermon that we realized our need to be baptized as adults.  And so we took that step on 10/23/2011 at Village Evangelical Free Church in Dyer, IN, "an outward sign of an inward change".  After retiring, we moved to our cottage, now turned into a year-round home, on Palmer Lake in Colon, MI.  Our dear friend, Sue Cole, introduced us to Locust Grove Church and we feel the Holy Spirit has led us here. Special thanks to Pastor Bill for the membership class.  We learned a lot from each other!  We look forward to many years of worshiping and serving our Lord & Savior together with you. – Jerry & Nancy Dykstra

 

Birthday Greetings go to:  Apr. 29 – Martha Franz; May 1 – Mike Krick

Anniversary Greetings go to:  There are no anniversaries Apr. 26-May 2.

 

JYF (Middle School Youth) – Saturday, Apr. 24, 9:00 AM – Church clean-up and yard games.  Lunch will be provided.

MYF (High School Youth) – Apr. 25, 6-8:00 PM – Activities at the Keeslar Farm.  May 8 – Auction. 

 

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couple – John Miller & Sierra Eichorn - Oct. 9

- With our expectant parents – Matt & Phiona Jorgensen - July 27; Darin & Rachel King - September

- With our college students – Jenna Beeker, Abby Fellers, Dylan Schwartz, Jake Troyer, Myah Troyer

- With Isaiah Fellers in Service Adventure in Alaska.  His address is 1310 W 47^th Ave., Anchorage, AK  99503.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck and their son Aiden (14).  Their address is 22710 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.  

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  John Blucker, Dave Bontrager, Erma Eash, Galen Eichorn, Bill Kerschner, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Richard Tribble.