LGMC Bulletin

September 6, 2026

 

 

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

 

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

 

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “God Meets the Wanderer” – Genesis 28:10-22

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 

CALENDAR

Saturday, September 12, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, September 13, Noon – Parents meeting with Youth leaders

Sunday, September 13, 6-8:00 PM – Youth Group at the church

 

Offering & Attendance – 08/30/2026             Attendance –141

General Fund - $1,680.00     Designations - $100.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Women’s Mission & Service project for September is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.

A total of 43 products were collected at the Blood Drive Monday.  Rides were given to 5 donors.  Thank you to all who helped in any way!

The Discipleship Ministry Team is seeking a leader for the Young Adult group.  If interested, please contact Louellen Westover.

Please make sure to fill out a Worship Ministry interest sheet if you would like to sing, play an instrument, work with the sound, slides or video.  We are also looking for help with decorating the church and starting a prayer team.  The interest sheets are located on the Welcome Center or in your mailbox.  Please place completed forms in Matt & Liz Yoder’s mailbox.

Service Saturday - Give a hand, Get a hand - On October 10, our congregation is having a morning of outdoor service. Whether you or a neighbor need some outdoor help around the house or are able to volunteer, you can find more information and sign up at

   LocustGrove.Church.   All participants are asked to sign up by September 20. See a member of the Missions and Outreach Team with questions: Jenny Troyer, Audra Franz, or Adam Fellers.

Our Youth Group is planning an auction/fundraiser for the evening of October 17.  Greg Blucker will be our auctioneer.  Please be thinking of items to donate for this fun event.  Last year was great with so many various things.  Please put it on your calendar now and save the date.  – Darin & Rachel King, Brad & Angie Litwiller, TJ & Marty Diller, and Phiona Jorgensen

“Loved First” will be hosting a Pickleball tournament on October 10 at Picklehaus in Middlebury from 1-5:00 PM.  This will be mixed doubles with 3 age brackets.  A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center.  Gift certificates and pies from Essenhaus will be given as prizes.  If you have questions, see Eva Beeker, Ramona King, Phiona Jorgensen, Bill or Janell Lederman, Dave Peterson or Marjana Tribble.

Mowing – Week of September 6 – Greg Blucker; Week of September 13 – Lennis Troyer

Nursery – Today – Phiona Jorgensen & Lyza Oswald; 09/13 – Danielle Miller & Miley Holden

Birthday Greetings go to: 09/14 – Jordan Montgomeryr; 09/18 – Ed Wickey; 09/20 – Cecelia Franz

Anniversary Greetings go to: 09/19 – Paul & Fran Eichorn; 09/20 – Brent & Eva Beeker

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – September 13, Noon – Parent’s meeting following the morning service.6-8:00 PM – Youth Group Kick-off at the church.   September 19, (Saturday), 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church

Youth School Activities – Aaron Barrington – Jr. High Football – 09/09, 6:00 PM at Reading Owens HS

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Rick Bogen as he recovers from hip replacement surgery.

- With engaged couple Kali Tyler & Jonathan Smolarz (January 29, 2027)

- With expectant parents Jeff & Molly Peterson (November)

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Mark & Debi Schrock.  Their address is 26370 M-86, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Ann Araujo, Fran Eichorn, Gary Large, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.