LGMC Bulletin

February 1, 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 Responds to Evil” – Genesis 6-8

   Communion – Elder Team

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

January 30 – February 1 – Youth to attend Bair Lake Bible Camp

Thursday, February 5, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Saturday, February 7, 10:00 AM – Bridal Shower for Jenna Beeker

Offering & Attendance – 01/25/2026             Attendance – No count

General Fund - $2,375.00     Designations - $800.00

Online designations for December were $7,316.41.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during February will go to Keystone Place.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for February is hygiene kits for Mennonite Central Committee. A list of needed items for the kits was in your mailbox.  Bags for the kits are on the Women’s Mission & Service counter.  This is the same project as for last month.

“Whisked away by love so true, together starting a new journey soon.”  Help celebrate Jenna Beeker at her bridal shower on February 7 at Locust Grove from 10:00 am to noon.  Please bring a recipe to share to help their marriage get a tasty start!  If you need a recipe card, please see Eva Beeker.  RSVP to Krista Schrock by January 31 at 269-625-1671.  Jenna is registered at Target and on Amazon.

If you need any plastic hangers, there is a box of them in the mailbox room.  Help yourself!

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be March 2.

Nursery – Today – Marilyn Schwartz & Emma Henschel; 02/08 – Phiona Jorgensen & Lyza Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 02/09 – Audra Franz; 02/10 – Pam Stauffer; 02/11 – Brian Oswald; 02/14 – Paul Eichorn, Conner Keeslar

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 02/09-15.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – January 30-February 1 – Bair Lake Bible Camp; February 15 – At the church

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock, Dylan Schwartz & Alaina Maas, Cody Litwiller & Kirsten Crouse

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Khankeo Kerschner.   Her address is 22024 Banker Street Road, Centreville, MI  49032.

- With our friends in Israel.

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

January 25, 2026

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Jeff Peterson

Praise –Praise Team

Commission Uganda Team – Matthew Yoder

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “God Gives Freedom” – Genesis 3-5

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

January 30 – February 1 – Youth to attend Bair Lake Bible Camp

Thursday, February 5, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Saturday, February 7, 10:00 AM – Bridal Shower for Jenna Beeker

Offering & Attendance – 01/18/2026             Attendance – 142

General Fund - $2,730.00     Designations - $1,570.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during January will go to Salvation Army.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for January is hygiene kits for Mennonite Central Committee. A list of needed items for the kits is in your mailbox.  Bags for the kits are on the Women’s Mission & Service counter. 

The Youth Group Souper Bowl fundraiser scheduled for last night was postponed due to the weather.    

“Whisked away by love so true, together starting a new journey soon.”  Help celebrate Jenna Beeker at her bridal shower on February 7 at Locust Grove from 10:00 am to noon.  Please bring a recipe to share to help their marriage get a tasty start!  If you need a recipe card, please see Eva Beeker.  RSVP to Krista Schrock by January 31 at 269-625-1671.  Jenna is registered at Target and on Amazon.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be March 2.

Georgia Dobberteen has had recent surgery and is now recovering at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation.  She would appreciate cards and visits.  Her address is Rm 104C, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, 517 S. Erie St., Three Rivers, MI  49093.

Congratulations to Brian & Teresa Troyer on the birth of granddaughter #3!  Margaret Rose was born to Nick & Katy Troyer on January 16.  Blessings to all!

Nursery – Today – Karen & Molly Peterson; 02/01 – Marilyn Schwartz & Emma Henschel

Birthday Greetings go to: 02/08 – Katrina Hasbrouck

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 02/02-08.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – January 30-February 1 – Bair Lake Bible Camp; February 15 – At the church

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock, Cody Litwiller & Kirsten Crouse

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Corey & Pam Keeslar and their sons Collin and Conner.   Their address is 1450 N SR 3, LaGrange, IN  46761  

- With our friends in Israel.

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

January 18, 2026

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Jeff Peterson

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “God Rests from Work” – Genesis 2

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Saturday, January 24, 5:30 PM – Youth Souper Bowl fundraiser

Offering & Attendance – 01/11/2026             Attendance – 151

General Fund - $4,365.00     Designations - $3,000.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during January will go to Salvation Army.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for January is hygiene kits for Mennonite Central Committee. A list of needed items for the kits is in your mailbox.  Bags for the kits are on the Women’s Mission & Service counter. 

“Whisked away by love so true, together starting a new journey soon.”  Help celebrate Jenna Beeker at her bridal shower on February 7 at Locust Grove from 10:00 am to noon.  Please bring a recipe to share to help their marriage get a tasty start!  If you need a recipe card, please see Eva Beeker.  RSVP to Krista Schrock by January 31 at 269-625-1671.  Jenna is registered at Target and on Amazon.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be March 2.

On January 24 at 5:30 PM, the Youth Group will be having a “Souper Bowl” fundraiser.  Instead of having a chili cook off, they will be having a competition for the tastiest soup.  There is a sign-up paper at the Welcome Center.  Please consider entering your delicious soup and try to beat the 2-year reigning winner, Steve Riegsecker. Proceeds go to purchasing windows and doors for the Loved First school in Uganda.

Georgia Dobberteen has had recent surgery and is now recovering at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation.  She would appreciate cards and visits.  Her address is Rm 104C, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, 517 S. Erie St., Three Rivers, MI  49093.

Nursery – Today – Chris & Ellyn Oswald; 01/25 – Karen & Molly Peterson

Birthday Greetings go to: 01/27 – Nancy Troyer, Brenda Blucker; 01/29 – Rich Oswald

Anniversary Greetings go to: 01/31- Ross & Joyce Weber

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – January 18, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; January 24 – Souper Bowl Fundraiser; January 30-February 1 – Bair Lake Bible Camp

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock, Cody Litwiller & Kirsten Crouse

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Matt & Phiona Jorgensen and their children Luke (5), Oliver (4) and Lily (2).  Their address is 442 Maple Street, Colon, MI  49040.   

- With our friends in Israel.

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

January 11, 2026

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Jeff Peterson

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “God Creates in His Image” – Genesis 1-2

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, January 12, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Thursday, January 15 – Women’s Mission & Service

Thursday, January 15, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Offering & Attendance – 01/04/2026             Attendance – 138

General Fund - $4,160.00     Designations - $250.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during January will go to Salvation Army.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for January is hygiene kits for Mennonite Central Committee. A list of needed items for the kits is in your mailbox.  Bags for the kits are on the Women’s Mission & Service counter.  At the meeting this Thursday, Rin Bontrager will be in charge of the kitchen and Louellen Westover will have devotions.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be March 2.

Women’s Fellowship Game Night – January 13 @ 6:00 PM – Bring your favorite game, finger foods or snacks to share.  In case the weather is bad on this date, the Game Night will be rescheduled for February 10.

On January 24, the Youth Group will be having a “Souper Bowl” fundraiser.  Instead of having a chili cook off, they will be having a competition for the tastiest soup.  There is a sign-up paper at the Welcome Center.  Please consider entering your delicious soup and try to beat the 2-year reigning winner, Steve Riegsecker. Proceeds go to Winter Blitz at Bair Lake Bible Camp and to their summer trip.

Nursery – Today – Keeslar family; 01/18- Chris & Ellyn Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 01/19 – Zainab Guluzada; 01/20 – Cody Litwiller, Jenna Beeker; 01/21 – Lyza Oswald, Luke Jorgensen; 01/23 – Clint Gautsche; 01/24 – Drew Litwiller

Anniversary Greetings go to: 01/20- Devon & Barb Graber

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – January 11 & 18, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; January 24 – Souper Bowl Fundraiser; January 30-February 1 – Bair Lake Bible Camp

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock, Cody Litwiller & Kirsten Crouse

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Judy Hudson.  Her address is 65220 Shimmel 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, Lew & Ruby Miller, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

January 4, 2026

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Jeff Peterson

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “God Orders His Creation” – Genesis 1

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 CALENDAR

Saturday, January 10, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Monday, January 12, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Offering & Attendance – 12/28/2025             Attendance – 137

General Fund - $13,965.00     Designations - $2,750.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during January will go to Salvation Army.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for January is hygiene kits for Mennonite Central Committee. 

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be March 2. The one scheduled for last Monday was cancelled due to the weather.

The Mennonite Central Committee will be canning meet January 6-16 at the Depot in Goshen.  Volunteers are needed to help.  If you are interested, call 574-202-3250.

Women’s Fellowship Game Night – January 13 @ 6:00 PM – Bring your favorite game, finger foods or snacks to share.  In case the weather is bad on this date, the Game Night will be rescheduled for February 10.

Nursery – Today – Sheshenia family; 01/11 – Keeslar family

Birthday Greetings go to: 01/13 – Ruby Miller, Pam Keeslar; 01/15 – Jeremy Tyler, Myah Troyer; 01/17 – Rin Bontrager

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 01/12-18.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – January 11 & 18, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock, Cody Litwiller & Kirsten Crouse

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Doug & Marie Hopkins.  Their address is 31705 Decker Road, Colon, MI  49040.

- With our friends in Israel.

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