LGMC Bulletin

 

September 20, 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

   “Wrestling with God” – Genesis 32:1-32

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 

 

 

CALENDAR

Sunday, October 4 – Communion Sunday

Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship Bingo

Saturday, October 10 – Service Saturday

Saturday, October 17, 5:15 PM – Youth Auction Fundraiser

 

 

Offering & Attendance – 09/13/2026             Attendance –147

General Fund - $4,170.00       Designations - $1,025.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Women’s Fellowship – Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 PM – Bingo!  Bring finger foods or snacks and a wrapped Bingo prize.

“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 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.

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.

LOOK WHO’S COMING TO DINNER – On October 31 & November 1 you will have an opportunity to meet with a small group of people from the congregation to become better acquainted and share a light meal.  There is a sign-up form in your mailboxes today.  If you don’t have a mailbox and want to participate, extra forms are available at the Welcome Center.  Please return the forms to Louellen Westover’s mailbox by October 11.

“Loved First Buy a Brick/Bench” – For each minimum donation of $30 to Loved First, you will get a brick with your name scripted on it.  The bricks will be used to build a dormitory.  Or you can give a minimum of $500 to purchase a mahogany bench with your name on it.  These benches will be used outside the school in a sitting area.  Donation cards will be available at the display in the fellowship hall along with bricks to view.

The next Blood Drive will be November 2.

 

Mowing – Week of September 20 – Richard Hochstetler; Week of September 27 – Douglas Hasbrouck

Nursery – Today – Abby Andaverde & Makenna Holden; September 27 – Brian & Rachel Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 09/28 – Pauline Hochstetler

Anniversary Greetings go to: 10/03 – Bill & Louanne Younts

 

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – September 27, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; October 17, 6:30 PM – Auction Fundraiser –The Youth will be serving brownies & ice cream.  Other food items will be available for sale.   Possible items to donate for the auction are baked goods, gift cards, homemade items, or for work donated.  Please let a leader know if you have an item to donate.

Youth School Activities – Aaron Barrington – Jr. High Football – 09/23, 4:30 PM at Maple Street Magnet School.  Heidi Barrington – JV Volleyball – 09/22, 5:30 PM and 09/26, 8:30 AM at Bronson High School

 

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- 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 Justin Schwartz.  His address is 69260 County Farm Road, 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.