LGMC Bulletin

July 6, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Jason Troyer

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Dave Peterson

Sermon – Dave Peterson

         “We Live by Faith, Not by Sight” – 2 Cor. 5:1-10

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Dave Peterson

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 8, 6 & 7:00 PM – Church League Softball, make-up

   game

Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

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

Offering & Attendance – 06/29/2025             Attendance – 148

General Fund - $4,455.00             Designations - $6,362.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during July will go to the Salvation Army.

Please return your Pregnancy Helpline baby bottles, even if they are not full. You may give them to Louellen Westover or place them on the mission counter in the fellowship hall.   

The July Women’s Mission & Service project is twin sheet sets for the Uganda school boarding houses.  These sheets MUST be at the church by July 17.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be July 7. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, to drive donors, and help with tear down. A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 AM.

The Elder Lot will take place on July 13.

We will be having a Congregational Meeting on July 27.

August 3, 9:00am - 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 until 2:00pm - Family Fun Day! LG Kids Ministry invites families with kids to join for a Family Fun Day! We'll have activities and treats for one last summer party before school starts. LG Kids Ministry will provide hotdogs and burgers, and we invite families to bring a side dish to share. 

Mowing – Week of July 6 – Richard Hochstetler; Week of July 13 – Douglas Hasbrouck

Nursery – July 6 – Gerri Schwartz & Ellyn Oswald; July 13 – Danielle Miller & Miley Holden

Birthday Greetings go to:  July 15 – Matt Jorgensen; July 17 – Alesia Furney, Eli Love; July 19 – Carol Eichorn; July 20 – Connie Compton

Anniversary Greetings go to: July 14 – Brian & Nancy Nunemaker

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – July 3-7 – ReGen in Ohio; July 13 – No Youth Group; July 20 – ReGen review during the morning worship service

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock on their recent engagement.

- With Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and their upcoming August wedding. 

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Dennis & Rin Bontrager.   Their address is 20778 Roys Road, Centreville, MI  49032.

- With our friends in Israel.

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

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Kim Schwartz

Praise –Darin & Rachel King

Children’s Ministry – Rachel King

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Sermon – Matthew Yoder

         “God is Near” – John 16:1-15

Praise – Darin & Rachel King

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 1, 6 & 7:00 PM – Church League Softball, Diamond 2

Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Thursday, July 3, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Offering & Attendance – 06/22/2025             Attendance – 154

General Fund - $5,055.05             Designations - $00.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during June will go to Keystone Place.

The WMS project for June is baby bottles for Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline. Please return your baby bottles, even if they are not full. You may give them to Louellen Westover or place them on the mission counter in the fellowship hall.   

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be July 7. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, to drive donors, and help with tear down. A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

The Elder Lot will take place on July 13.

We will be having a Congregational Meeting on July 27.

August 3, 9:00am - 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 until 2:00pm - Family Fun Day! LG Kids Ministry invites families with kids to join for a Family Fun Day! We'll have activities and treats for one last summer party before school starts. LG Kids Ministry will provide hotdogs and burgers, and we invite families to bring a side dish to share. 

Mowing – Week of June 29 – Dennis Bontrager; Week of July 6 – Richard Hochstetler

Nursery – June 29 – Fellers family; July 6 – Gerri Schwartz & Ellyn Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to:  July 7 – Kim Schwartz, Marcy Bontrager; July 8 – Eva Peterson; July 10 – Matt Holden; July 11 – Cathy Fellers, Josh Troyer

Anniversary Greetings go to: July 7 – Matt & Phiona Jorgensen

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, June 29, 12-12:30 PM – Second ReGen Parent Meeting if needed.  July 3-7 – ReGen in Ohio; July 13 – No Youth Group; July 20 – ReGen review during the morning worship service

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jenna Beeker & Alex Comstock on their recent engagement!  Love is in the air!

- With Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and their upcoming August wedding. 

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Greg & Brenda Blucker.   Their address is 65775 N. Centreville Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

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

June 22, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Kim Schwartz

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Sermon – Matthew Yoder

         “God is the Lamb” – Isaiah 53:1-12

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Today, June 22, 4:00 PM – Baptism in Perrin Lake

Tuesday, June 24, 8 & 9:00 PM – Church League Softball, Diamond 1

Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Offering & Attendance – 06/15/2025             Attendance – 135

General Fund - $2,060.00             Designations - $300.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during June will go to Keystone Place.

The WMS project for June is baby bottles for Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline. Please return your baby bottles, even if they are not full. You may give them to Louellen Westover or place them on the mission counter in the fellowship hall.   

There will be a baptismal service in Perrin Lake at Rich & Chris Oswald’s yard today, June 22 at 4:00 PM.  Ellyn Oswald & Sophia Sheshenia will be baptized.  All are invited.  Please plan to attend and bring your lawn chair.

Ross Weber’s Sunday School Class will be having a get-together at Amigo Park Pavilion today, June 22 at 5:00 PM.  This will be in memory of John Blucker.  Please bring a salad or dessert.  Drinks and table service will be furnished.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be July 7. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, to drive donors, and help with tear down. A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

The Elder Lot will take place on July 13.

Mowing – Week of June 22 – Lennis Troyer; Week of June 29 – Dennis Bontrager

Nursery – June 22 – Chris & Madelyn Oswald; June 29 – Fellers family

Birthday Greetings go to:  June 24 - Drew Yoder; June 30 - Tami Tyler; July 3 – Teresa (Brian) Troyer; July 4 – Aiden Hasbrouck

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries June 30 – July 6. 

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, June 22, 12-12:30 PM – ReGen Parent Meeting in the Youth Room downstairs; June 22, 5-7:30 PM – Food & Fun at Oswald’s cottage on Perrin Lake; June 29, 12-12:30 PM – Second ReGen Parent Meeting if needed.

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and their upcoming August wedding. 

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Natalie Bellaire.   Her address is 65375 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

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

June 15, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Kim Schwartz

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Sermon – Matthew Yoder

         “God is Love” – 1^st John 4:7-12

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, June 16, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 6 & 7:00 PM – Church League Softball, Diamond 1

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Thursday, June 19 – WMS

Thursday, June 19, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Sunday, June 22, 4:00 PM – Baptism in Perrin Lake

Offering & Attendance – 06/08/2025             Attendance – 120

General Fund - $4,510.00             Designations - $10,000.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during June will go to Keystone Place.

The WMS project for June is baby bottles for Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline. For the meeting this Thursday, Rin Bontrager is in charge of the kitchen and Chris Oswald will have devotions.   

Burr Oak Missionary Church will be serving a delicious breakfast of your choosing on Saturday, June 21 from 8-10:00 AM.  Proceeds will be donated to the Loved First Ministry.  Invite friends and neighbors to join you.

There will be a baptismal service in Perrin Lake at Rich & Chris Oswald’s yard on Sunday, June 22 at 4:00 PM.  Ellyn Oswald & Sophia Sheshenia will be baptized.  All are invited.  Please plan to attend and bring your lawn chair.

Ross Weber’s Sunday School Class will be having a get-together at Amigo Park Pavilion on Sunday, June 22 at 5:00 PM.  This will be in memory of John Blucker.  Please bring a salad or dessert.  Drinks and table service will be furnished.

Youth for Christ is collecting new or gently used items (valued at $25+) for their Benefit Auction.  Drop-off and pick-up available.  Call 269-651-1669.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be July 7.

Mowing – Week of June 15 – Greg Blucker; Week of June 22 – Lennis Troyer

Nursery – June 15 – Phiona Jorgensen & Lyza Oswald; June 22 – Chris & Madelyn Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to:  June 23 – Douglas Hasbrouck, June 25 - Drew Yoder; June 27 – Miley Holden

Anniversary Greetings go to: June 25 – Jeff & Molly Peterson; June 26 – Glendon & Danielle Miller; June 27 – Corey & Pam Keeslar

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, June 15 – No Youth Group; June 22, 12-12:30 PM – ReGen Parent Meeting in the Youth Room downstairs; June 22, 5-7:30 PM – Food & Fun at Oswald’s cottage on Perrin Lake; June 29, 12-12:30 PM – Second ReGen Parent Meeting if needed.

Youth Connection – HOME Sports Events – Aaron Barrington (Baseball at Albers Field in Bronson) 6/17 @7:15 PM; Heidi Barrington (Softball at Ryan Elementary in Bronson) 6/16 @ 5:30 PM

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jacob Capps & Abby Schlabach and their upcoming August wedding.  Congratulations!

- With Bill & Louanne Younts & Family in the recent death of Louanne’s brother Wayne Schwartz. Pray for comfort and peace for all the family.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Brent & Eva Beeker.   Their address is 63067 Engle Road, Constantine, MI  49042.

- With our friends in Israel.

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

June 8, 2025

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Kim Schwartz

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Bill Lederman      

Sermon – Carl Horner

         “Whirlwind” – Exodus 19:16-20, Judges 5:4-5,

Psalm 29:3-9

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Carl Horner

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 10, 6 & 7:00 PM – Church League Softball, Diamond 1

Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 PM - Pickleball

Saturday, June 14, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, June 22, 4:00 PM – Baptism in Perrin Lake

Offering & Attendance – 06/01/2025             Attendance – 139

General Fund - $5,800.00             Designations - $635.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All 5 candidates for elder selection were approved.

Food donations during June will go to Keystone Place.

The WMS project for June is baby bottles for Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline. Pick up a baby bottle at the welcome center or the shelf by the east entrance and put your loose change in it during the month of June. Paper money and checks can also be put in the bottle. Return the bottles to Louellen Westover or place them on the mission counter in the fellowship hall by the end of the month. 

Jenna Beeker is requesting a variety of clean and empty food containers that you are throwing away. Please make sure the nutrition label is visible. There will be a box in the mail room to place the items. Thank you so much in advance!

There will be a baptismal service in Perrin Lake at Rich & Chris Oswald’s yard on Sunday, June 22 at 4:00 PM.  Ellyn Oswald & Sophia Sheshenia will be baptized.  All are invited.  Please plan to attend and bring your lawn chair.

Youth for Christ is collecting new or gently used items (valued at $25+) for their Benefit Auction.  Drop-off and pick-up available.  Call 269-651-1669.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be July 7.

Mowing – Week of June 8 – Richard Hochstetler; Week of June 15 – Greg Blucker

Nursery – June 8 – Stefanie & Chloe Patrick; June 15 – Gerri Schwartz & Lyza Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to:  June 17 – Adam Fellers, June 18 – Carter Oswald

Anniversary Greetings go to: June 16 – Mark & Debi Schrock; June 18 – Dave & Karen Peterson; June 20 – Phil & Alesia Furney; June 21 – Vlad & Jane Sheshenia, Greg & Brenda Blucker

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, June 8, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; June 15 – No Youth Group; June 22, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church

Youth Connection – HOME Sports Events – Aaron Barrington (Baseball at Albers Field in Bronson) 6/10 @5:30 PM and 6/12 @7:15 PM; Heidi Barrington (Softball at Ryan Elementary in Bronson) 6/16 @ 5:30 PM

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Jenna Beeker.   Her address is 63479 W. Fish Lake Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

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