LGMC Bulletin

May 10, 2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Darin King

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “When Faith Gets Impatient” – Genesis 16-17

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Offering & Attendance – 05/03/2026             Attendance –156

General Fund - $2,360.00     Designations - $750.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LG Kids will be hosting “Muffins with Mom” for Mother’s Day.  Today, May 10 at 9:30 AM, all kids and their moms or grandmothers are invited to the lower level in the LG Kids department where there will be muffins, a craft, and time for you to see how God is working in the hearts of our kids! We hope you can join us!

You are invited to help Gavan Miller celebrate his high school graduation at an Open House here at Locust Grove on Sunday, May 31 from 2-6:00 PM. 

The church office will be closed Thursday, May 14.  The bulletin will be printed on Tuesday.

Locust Grove softball shirts are available for purchase.  Orders can be placed online directly through Sportsarama now through the end of the day today, May 10, at sportsarama.chipplycom/locustgrove.  Anyone can order a shirt! See Audra Franz with questions.

Please note that the donation of food for local food pantries, previously accepted in the shopping cart outside of the mailroom, has been discontinued for the time being.

The total number of products collected for the Blood Drive was 34.  Thank you to all who helped!

The Women’s Mission & Service project for May is baby bottles for the Sturgis Pregnancy & Family Resource Center (formerly Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline).  This is a faith-based pro-life organization that ministers to the needs of all families.  Baby bottles are available at the east door and the welcome center.  Take a bottle home and fill it with change, paper money, or checks (made out to the Family Resource Center).  Return the filled bottle to the mission counter in the fellowship hall by the end of the month.  Donations may also be given on-line.  Information for this is on the baby bottle insert.  See Louellen Westover if you have questions.

The next Women’s Fellowship event will be a Cemetery Ancestry Tour on May 12 at 6:00 PM.  Bring a favorite family dish to share.

Mowing – Week of May 17 – Greg Blucker; Week of May 24 – Lennis Troyer

Church League Softball – The first game is Tuesday, May 12.

Nursery – Today –Karen Peterson & Molly Peterson; May 17 – Marilyn Schwartz & Emma Henschel

Birthday Greetings go to: 05/19 – Marjanna Tribble, Gracie Mockler; 05/24 – Brent Beeker

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries May 18-24

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –May 14 & 17, 6-8:00 PM – At the church

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our engaged couples – 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 Greg & Vicky Miller.  Their address is 63120 W. Fish Lake 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 Miller, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

May 3, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Isabella Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “Faith in the Midst of Questions” – Genesis 15

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, May 4 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 4, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

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

Friday, May 8, 11:00 AM – Memorial Service for Ruby Miller

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

Offering & Attendance – 04/26/2026             Attendance –155

General Fund - $3,220.00     Designations - $1,680.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during May will go to the Salvation Army.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is tomorrow, May 4.  A sign-up sheet for volunteers is at the welcome center.

LG Kids will be hosting “Muffins with Mom” for Mother’s Day.  Next Sunday, May 10 at 9:30 AM, all kids and their moms or grandmothers are invited to the lower level in the LG Kids department where there will be muffins, a craft, and time for you to see how God is working in the hearts of our kids! We hope you can join us!

The Women’s Mission & Service project for May is baby bottles for the Sturgis Pregnancy & Family Resource Center (formerly Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline).  This is a faith-based pro-life organization that ministers to the needs of all families.  Baby bottles are available at the east door and the welcome center.  Take a bottle home and fill it with change, paper money, or checks (made out to the Family Resource Center).  Return the filled bottle to the mission counter in the fellowship hall by the end of the month.  Donations may also be given on-line.  Information for this is on the baby bottle insert.  See Louellen Westover if you have questions.

This Saturday, May 9, is the first Loved First Golf Scramble at Sauganash Country Club in Three Rivers.  Check-in time is 9:15 AM. They still need helpers!  A sign-up list is at the Welcome Center.

The next Women’s Fellowship event will be a Cemetery Ancestry Tour on May 12 at 6:00 PM.  Bring a favorite family dish to share.

Congratulations to 2 “young” couples who recently celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss!  May God grant Greg & Carolyn Gautsche and Gary & Kay Large many more happy years together!

“On behalf of the Church Care Oversight Team, a special thanks to everyone who signed up to help us with needs in our congregation as they arise.” – Janell Lederman

Nursery – Today – Chris Oswald & Ellyn Oswald; May 10 – Karen Peterson & Molly Peterson

Birthday Greetings go to: 05/13 – Bill Lederman, Bob Lederman; 05/14 – Kristen Mockler; 05/15 – Brad Litwiller, Mia Martinez

Anniversary Greetings go to: 05/15 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –May 17 & 31, 6-8:00 PM – At the church

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

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

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

- With Steve & Waneta Riegsecker & family in the recent passing of Steve’s brother Larry in Florida. May God give them peace and many happy memories.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Glendon & Danielle Miller and their sons EJ (20), Gavan (18), Reece (16), and Sam (9).  Their address is 66269 Robinson Road, Burr Oak, MI  49030.

- With our friends in Israel.

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

April 26, 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

   “Faith Trusts in God’s Promises” – Genesis 14-15

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, May 4 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 4, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

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

Friday, May 8, 11:00 AM – Memorial Service for Ruby Miller

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

Offering & Attendance – 04/19/2026             Attendance –159

General Fund - $9,556.00     Designations - $2,780.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during April will go to the Keystone Place.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is May 4.  A sign-up sheet for volunteers is at the welcome center.

The Church Care Oversight Team is looking for volunteers to assist with needs within our congregation.  We would like to establish a pool of individuals willing to fulfill the needs as they arise.  This will be the last day to sign-up on lists located outside the sanctuary in the foyer area for the following:  meals, transportation, and outside work or lawn care.  A team member will be available to answer your questions.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for April is sewing kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  Items to make 30 kits have been ordered wholesale for $40 a kit.  Your designation through the church offering to help cover this cost would be much appreciated.

The next fundraiser happening for Loved First is the Golf Scramble, May 9 at Sauganash Country Club in Three Rivers.  All golfers are invited to participate!  Team and hole sponsors are needed.  Sign up forms for teams, hole sponsors, and volunteers to help are at the Welcome Center.  A meal will be provided.

Nursery – Today – The Keeslar family; 05/03 – Chris Oswald & Ellyn Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 05/06 – Becky Yoder, Daniel Large

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 05/04-10.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – May 2 – Spring Cleaning at the church (in the morning); May 17, 6-8:00 PM – At the church

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

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

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

- With Matt & Phiona Jorgensen & family in the sudden passing of Matt’s father David in Wisconsin. May God give them peace and fill their hearts and minds with many happy memories.

- With Hezir & Ann Araujo & family in the recent death of their son-in-law Marson Nascimento.  Services were yesterday in Florida.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Bill & Linda Miller.  Their address is 65968 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 Miller, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

April 19, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Darrin King

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “Faith That Falters & Fails” – Genesis 12:10-13:18

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Offering & Attendance – 04/12/2026             Attendance –158

General Fund - $4,000.00     Designations - $5,490.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during April will go to the Keystone Place.

The church door locks have been re-keyed.  Some of the old keys still work.  Some don’t.  Please check yours and if you need a new one, see Beth Miller.  The same key will now work on both the east and west sides.

The Church Care Oversight Team is looking for volunteers to assist with needs within our congregation.  We would like to establish a pool of individuals willing to fulfill the needs as they arise.  We will have sign-up lists located outside the sanctuary in the foyer area for the following:  meals, transportation, and outside work or lawn care.  A team member will be available to answer your questions.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for April is sewing kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  Items to make 30 kits have been ordered wholesale for $40 a kit.  Your designation through the church offering to help cover this cost would be much appreciated.

Congratulations to Jenna & Alex Comstock on their marriage on April 11.  May God bless their marriage and new home!

The next fundraiser happening for Loved First is the Golf Scramble, May 9 at Sauganash Country Club in Three Rivers.  All golfers are invited to participate!  Team and hole sponsors are needed.  Sign up forms for teams, hole sponsors, and volunteers to help are at the Welcome Center.  A meal will be provided.

The next Women’s Fellowship night will be April 22 (note the date change) at 6:00 PM.  It will be “Worship Night”.  There will be a salad and dessert bar.  A list of dressings and salad toppers needed will be provided for you to sign up to bring.  Or you can bring a dessert if you prefer.  Sign up online or at the Welcome Center. 

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is May 4.

Nursery – Today – The Sheshenia family; 04/26 - Keeslars

Birthday Greetings go to: 04/29 – Martha Franz; 04/30 – Matthew Yoder; 05/02 – Dave Peterson; 05/03 – Katie Holden

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 04/27 – 05/03.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – April 19, 6-8:00 PM – Youth Group at the church. May 2 – Spring Cleaning at the church (in the morning)

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

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

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

- With Lew Miller & family in the passing of Ruby on Wednesday.  A memorial service will be held May 8.  Please remember them all in prayer.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Beth Miller.  Her address is 61807 Bayshore Drive, 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 Miller, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

April 12, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Darrin King

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “Faith Steps Out in Obedience” – Genesis 11:27-12:9

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, April 13, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Thursday, April 16 – Women’s Mission & Service

Thursday, April 16, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Offering & Attendance – 04/05/2026             Attendance –246

General Fund - $3,580.00     Designations - $630.00

Online giving for March totaled $7,673.18.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during April will go to the Keystone Place.

The church door locks have been re-keyed.  Some of the old keys still work.  Some don’t.  Please check yours and if you need a new one, see Beth Miller.  The same key will now work on both the east and west sides.

The Church Care Oversight Team is looking for volunteers to assist with needs within our congregation.  We would like to establish a pool of individuals willing to fulfill the needs as they arise.  We will have sign-up lists located outside the sanctuary in the foyer area for the following:  meals, transportation, and outside work or lawn care.  A team member will be available to answer your questions.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for April is sewing kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  Items to make 30 kits have been ordered wholesale for $40 a kit.  Your designation through the church offering to help cover this cost would be much appreciated.

For the Women’s Mission & Service meeting Thursday, Louellen Westover will be in charge of the kitchen and Martha Franz will have devotions.

The next fundraiser happening for Loved First is the Golf Scramble, May 9 at Sauganash Country Club in Three Rivers.  All golfers are invited to participate!  Team and hole sponsors are needed.  Sign up forms for teams, hole sponsors, and volunteers to help are at the Welcome Center.  A meal will be provided.

The next Women’s Fellowship night will be April 22 (note the date change) at 6:00 PM.  It will be “Worship Night”.  There will be a salad and dessert bar.  A list of dressings and salad toppers needed will be provided for you to sign up to bring.  Or you can bring a dessert if you prefer.  Sign up online or at the Welcome Center. 

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is May 4.

Nursery – Today – The Fellers family; 04/19 – The Sheshenia family

Birthday Greetings go to: 04/21 – Sandy Capps, Brendon Andaverde; 04/23 – Christine Oswald, Cyndi Murray; 04/24 – TJ Diller, Patti Owsley, Jameson Kirby; 04/25 – Mark Schrock, Warren Kirby

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 04/20-04/26.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – April 12 & 19, 6-8:00 PM – Youth Group 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 Lew Miller & family in the passing of Ruby on Wednesday.  A private family burial has already taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Please remember them all in prayer.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Brad & Angie Litwiller and their adult sons Cody, Drew & Evan.  Their address is 6030 N 550 W, Shipshewana, IN  46565.

- With our friends in Israel.

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