LGMC Bulletin

August 24, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Louellen Westover

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “The People of God” - 1 Peter 2:4-10

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 CALENDAR

Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Offering & Attendance – 08/17/2025             Attendance – 164

General Fund - $2,570.00             Designations - $50.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during August will go to the Keystone Place.

Come check out the library! We have several new series you might enjoy.  We also welcome your suggestions.  And to those who have donated books – Thank You!

The children’s book “Silver Pony Ranch” was left in the library.  If this is your book, please contact Donna Casper or Nancy Dykstra.

If you are interested in baptism or child dedication, please contact Pastor Matt.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for August is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  A supplies list is in your mailbox.

Women’s Fellowship Meet & Greet! Speed Dating for Faith Sisters! Ladies, if you’re new to Locust Grove or if you’ve attended a long time, come join us Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm. Bring finger food or snacks.

The next Blood Drive is September 8.  A sign-up sheet to help is on the welcome center by the library.

There will be an Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser for our youth group on September 27.  There will also be a Silent Auction at the same time.  Some of the items for this auction are: a Blue Gate package including 2 meals and concert tickets of your choice, a gift card to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, and a Sturgis Pool basket with swim caps and pool passes (value is over $100).  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Mowing – Week of August 24 – Douglas Hasbrouck; Week of August 31 – Lennis Troyer

Nursery – Today – Sheshenia family; August 31 – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche

Birthday Greetings go to:  9/01 – Steve Riegsecker; 9/04 – Sofia Sheshenia; 9/06 – Doug Hopkins

Anniversary Greetings go to: 9/05 - Jim & Teresa Owsley, Jason & Jenny Troyer; 9/06 – Erv & Phyllis Wickey

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, August 24, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; September 7, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church.

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Steve Riegsecker.  His triple bypass heart surgery went well.  Continue to pray for healing.

- With Ruth Coblentz.   Her address is 60551 S. Nottawa Rd., PO Box 225, Nottawa, MI  49075.  Ruth was in the hospital recently with pneumonia.  I’m sure she would appreciate your cards and prayers.

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Ruth Coblentz, Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Dave Peterson, Steve Riegsecker, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

August 17, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Louellen Westover

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Marked by Love” - 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Today, August 17, Noon – Family Fun Day

Wednesday, August 20, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Thursday, August 21 – Women’s Mission & Service

Thursday, August 21, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Offering & Attendance – 08/10/2025             Attendance – 138

General Fund - $3,280.00             Designations - $21,285.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during August will go to the Keystone Place.

Come check out the library! We have several new series you might enjoy.  We also welcome your suggestions.  And to those who have donated books – Thank You!

If you are interested in baptism or child dedication, please contact Pastor Matt.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for August is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  A supplies list is in your mailbox.

Today, August 17 - after the morning service - Family Fun Day! Everyone is invited!  We'll have activities and lunch for one last summer party before school starts. 

Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach are getting married near the end of August.  The Women’s Mission & Service would like to have a card shower for them.  We are suggesting a card committing to pray for them as they begin their married life as well as cash and/or gift cards.  They can be put in either of their church mailboxes.

Women’s Fellowship Meet & Greet! Speed Dating for Faith Sisters! Ladies, if you’re new to Locust Grove or if you’ve attended a long time, come join us Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm. Bring finger food or snacks.

The next Blood Drive is September 8.

There will be an Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser for our youth group on September 27.  There will also be a Silent Auction at the same time.  Some of the items for this auction are: a Blue Gate package including 2 meals and concert tickets of your choice, a gift card to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, and a Sturgis Pool basket with swim caps and pool passes (value is over $100).  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Mowing – Week of August 17 – Greg Blucker; Week of August 24 – Douglas Hasbrouck

Nursery – Today – Jenna Beeker & Heidi Barrington; August 24 – Sheshenia family

Birthday Greetings go to:  8/25 – Phil Furney; 8/28 – Greg Gautsche; 8/30 – Laura Kimble, Jeb Kimble

Anniversary Greetings go to: 8/27 - Clint & Jen Gautsche

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, August 17 – No youth group; August 24, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church.

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With Matt & Liz Yoder and family.  Liz’s grandmother passed away this last week.  May God give the family peace and comfort.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Charlie & Donna Casper.   Their address is 500W 060N, LaGrange, IN  46761.

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Dave Peterson, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

August 10, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Louellen Westover

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Holy Exiles” 1 Peter 1:13-21

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, August 11, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Sunday, August 17, Noon – Family Fun Day

Offering & Attendance – 08/03/2025             Attendance – 137

General Fund - $6,565.00             Designations - $25.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during August will go to the Keystone Place.

If you are interested in baptism or child dedication, please contact Pastor Matt.

Steve Riegsecker’s heart surgery has been rescheduled for in 2 weeks.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for August is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  A supplies list is in your mailbox.

August 17 - after the morning service - Family Fun Day! Everyone is invited for a Family Fun Day! We'll have activities and treats for one last summer party before school starts. Hotdogs and burgers will be provided.  Please bring a side dish to share. 

Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach are getting married near the end of August.  The Women’s Mission & Service would like to have a card shower for them.  We are suggesting a card committing to pray for them as they begin their married life as well as cash and/or gift cards.  They can be put in either of their church mailboxes.

The next Blood Drive is September 8.

There will be an Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser for our youth group on September 27.  There will also be a Silent Auction at the same time.  Some of the items for this auction are: a Blue Gate package including 2 meals and concert tickets of your choice, a gift card to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, and a Sturgis Pool basket with swim caps and pool passes (value is over $100).  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Mowing – Week of August 10 – Richard Hochstetler; Week of August 17 – Greg Blucker

Nursery – August 10 – Fellers family; August 17 – Jenna Beeker & Heidi Barrington

Birthday Greetings go to:  8/19 – Nancy Dykstra, Karen Peterson; 8/21 – Erv Wickey

Anniversary Greetings go to: 8/20 - Brad & Angie Litwiller, Jeremy & Tami Tyler; 8/22 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; 8/23 – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, August 10, 5-8:00 PM - Meet at Brad & Angie Litwiller’s (6030 N 550 W, Shipshewana, IN) for games and food; Remember to bring lawn chairs.  This will be the kickoff to the new year; August 17 – No youth group; August 24, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church.

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

- With Richard & Marjana Tribble.  Richard’s brother Mike passed away recently.  May God give them peace and comfort.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Lee & Sherry Carr.   Their address is 60583 Nottawa Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Dave Peterson, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

August 3, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Louellen Westover

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

         “Hope-filled Exiles” 1 Peter 1:3-12

Communion – Elder Team

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Sunday, August 3, 9:00 AM – Youth & Kids Ministry Appreciation

         Breakfast

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Thursday, August 7, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Saturday, August 9, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Monday, August 11, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Offering & Attendance – 07/20/2025             Attendance – 149

General Fund - $1,753.00             Designations - $100.00

Offering & Attendance – 07/27/2025             Attendance – 145

General Fund - $2,510.00             Designations - $480.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during August will go to the Keystone Place.

If you are interested in baptism or child dedication, please contact Pastor Matt.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for August is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  A supplies list is in your mailbox.

At the Congregational Meeting on July 27, we voted to affirm both the 2025-26 church budget and to pause the appropriate sections of the Constitution for two years.   Thank you for your support.

Today, August 3, 9:00 AM - LG Kids & Locust Grove youth ministry volunteer appreciation breakfast - If you have volunteered and helped with either the youth group, Kids Club, Sunday school or Children's Church, we invite you to a special pancake breakfast!

August 17 - after the morning service - Family Fun Day! Everyone is invited for a Family Fun Day! We'll have activities and treats for one last summer party before school starts. Hotdogs and burgers will be provided.  Please bring a side dish to share. 

Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach are getting married near the end of August.  The Women’s Mission & Service would like to have a card shower for them.  We are suggesting a card committing to pray for them as they begin their married life as well as cash and/or gift cards.  They can be put in either of their church mailboxes.

The next Blood Drive is September 8.

There will be an Ice Cream Supper Fundraiser for our youth group on September 27.  There will also be a Silent Auction at the same time.  This will be for a Blue Gate package including 2 meals and concert tickets of your choice.  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!

Mowing – Week of Aug. 3 – Dennis Bontrager; Week of Aug. 10 – Richard Hochstetler

Nursery – August 3 – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche; August 10 – Fellers family

Birthday Greetings go to:  August 12 – Jeff Peterson; August 14 – Tangi Kimble; August 17 – Devon Graber

Anniversary Greetings go to: 8/12 – Bill & Linda Miller; 8/14 – Greg & Ramona King

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – August 3 – No Youth Group; August 10, 5-8:00 PM - Meet at Brad & Angie Litwiller’s (6030 N 550 W, Shipshewana, IN) for games and food; Please bring lawn chairs.  This will be the kickoff to the new year; August 17 – No youth group; August 24, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church.

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Edna Carpenter.   Her address is 207 N. Franks Ave., Apt. 19, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Fran Eichorn, Greg King, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Jim Owsley, Dave Peterson, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

‘Loved First Ministry’ Updates & Happenings

- Fish Fry Proceeds - $2,500 THANK-YOU!

- Buy a Seat at Our Table – August 1 - 31

($25.00/ticket) sign up list on table in back foyer

- Sausage & Pancake Breakfast for Lunch - October 12,

12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall – Donation

- Shop early for Christmas! T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Fundraiser

      – Beginning November 1 on-line…more to come