LGMC Bulletin

 

April 25, 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: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Sharing & Prayer Concerns – Bill Beck

Congregational Prayer

Sermon – “East of Jordan”  

Responding

          Praise & Worship

Sending

          Benediction

 

 

CALENDAR

Today, Apr. 25 – Noon Farewell/Fellowship Meal  

Today, Apr. 25 - Baptisms following the dinner (2:00 PM) at Oswald’s at Perrin Lake for Collin Keeslar, Conner Keeslar, Evan Litwiller, Carter Oswald, and Madelyn Oswald

Tuesday, Apr. 27, 6:30-8:00 PM – Ladies Bible Study

 

Offering & Attendance – 04/18/2021

General Fund - $2,845.00; Designations - $74.00; Attendance – 144

 

Nursery – Today – Darin & Rachel King; May 2 – Chris and Madelyn Oswald

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today we are celebrating Bill & Sherry and their service to this church. We would also like to remind the congregation that we will have an interim pastor guide us through this transition. Matt Yoder will be starting this interim role soon.  His first Sunday will be May 9th. In order to get to know him, we will be holding a meet and greet that morning instead of Sunday School in the fellowship hall. Matt has served in many capacities, most recently serving as interim pastor for Howard Miami in Kokomo. He is excited to be joining us and walking with us as we seek God's direction going forward.

There will be a Love Farewell/Fellowship Meal for Pastor Bill & Sherry today.  If you haven’t yet made a scrapbook page, you will still find supplies here today. 

Food donations during April will go to Keystone Place.

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

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!

The Pastoral Search Committee would like to introduce themselves. We consist of Charlie Casper (chair), Louanne Younts, Brent Beeker, Katrina Hasbrouck, Clint Gautsche, and Audra Franz. We met for the first time on Monday, April 19 to begin the process of finding LGMC's next pastor. Questions can be directed to any one of the committee members.

The next blood drive will be Monday, May 10. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, registration, tear down and driving donors who may need rides. A sign-up sheet is in the fellowship hall. If you want to donate blood, call the Red Cross for an appointment 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

ANNOUNCEMENTS continued…

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.

Church Mowing – for the week of May 2 – Greg Blucker

 

Birthday Greetings go to:  May 3 – Sandy Dudley; May 6 – Sierra Eichorn; May 8 – John Blucker

Anniversary Greetings go to:  May 4 – Eric & Kelsey Lunger

 

JYF (Middle School Youth) –

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

 

Jerry & Nancy Dykstra were received as members last Sunday.  Let’s make sure they feel welcomed and part of our family.

 

Faith Statements – Collin Keeslar – “God’s gift of the Holy Spirit gave me new life.  A life I want to live in community with Christ.  I knew I wanted to follow Jesus in my life.  I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ lives and I want to live for him.  I appreciate all the sponsors that I have had over the years for helping me grow.” 

Connor Keeslar – “I have been going to Locust Grove for as long as I can remember and throughout my 16 years of going to this church, many people have helped me grow closer to God.  When I heard that Bill was leaving, I decided that now would be a great time to be baptized so I can continue my walk with Jesus Christ as a member of the church.  I want to say thank you to all the Sunday school teachers and Youth Sponsors that have helped me grow closer to God.”

Evan Litwiller – “I am thankful to have been raised in a Christian home and to have had people in the congregation praying for me, like Mike Krick.  I took the membership class with Bill about 3 years ago, but wanted to wait to be baptized.  I am thankful that I can make this public commitment of faith with the support of such a caring church body.”

Carter Oswald – “The reason I want to get baptized is I want to show everyone that I have asked Jesus into my heart and I have accepted him as my savior.  I feel like having just gone through Easter, it has reminded me of the amazing gift Jesus gave us when He died on the cross for our sins.”

Madelyn Oswald – “I want to be baptized because I’ve already asked Jesus into my heart and made Christ my savior.  Now I want to make a public announcement that I want to live for Jesus and also lead other people to him.  I believe that Jesus died on the cross, and rose again to save us from our sins even though we don’t deserve it.”

 

 

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 the Pastoral Search Committee – Charlie Casper, Brent Beeker, Audra Franz, Clint Gautsche, Katrina Hasbrouck, Louanne Younts

- With LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler.  Their address is 1630 Nixon Lane, Three Rivers, MI  49093.

- 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.