LGMC Bulletin

March 29, 2026

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Children’s Ministry - Video

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “Word of Victory” – John 19:30

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Thursday, April 2, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Saturday, April 4 – Day of Prayer

Sunday, April 5, 9:00 AM – Easter Service

Offering & Attendance – 03/22/2026             Attendance –151

General Fund - $2,930.00     Designations - $1,590.00

Online designations for March were $5,989.84

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during March will go to the Salvation Army.

We will be having a special Easter Service on April 5 starting at 9:00 AM with congregational singing followed by a carry-in breakfast at 9:15 AM and worship service at 10:30 AM.  Please bring a dish or 2 to share.  Join us as we celebrate our risen Lord!

The Church Care Oversight Team is needing individuals to visit Larry Littlefield once a week.  A signup sheet is located at the Welcome Center.  Please contact Stefanie Patrick or Janell Lederman for a contact phone number as visits will be made through Larry’s daughter-in-law, Brandy.  Anyone is welcome to visit.  Thanks in advance for this act of caring.

The Elder Team is starting the elder selection process by asking for your recommendations for candidates.  Two new Elders will need to be chosen in the lot.  Ballots were put in your mailboxes.  Prayerfully consider the office of church Elder. Complete your ballot by placing a check mark by no more than 5 names of the persons you feel have the gifts to serve as an Elder.  Place your ballot in the box in the mailroom by today, March 29. 

Loved First is doing a fundraiser, “Buy a Seat at Our Table”, during March & April.  Sign up lists will be located outside the sanctuary in the foyer.  Hosts are encouraged to reach out to friends and neighbors.  Another fundraiser happening will be the Loved First 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 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 –Stefanie & Chloe Patrick; 04/05 – Gerri Schwartz & Madelyn Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 04/09 – Georgia Dobberteen: 04/11 – Gabe Schrock; 04/12 – Richard Tribble

Anniversary Greetings go to: 04/07 – Brian & Teresa Troyer

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 the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Bob Lederman and Dick Stone.  Their address is 26831 N. Shore 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 & Ruby Miller, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

March 22, 2026

Sunday School - 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Tyler Hartford

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 PM – Kid’s Club

Offering & Attendance – 03/15/2026             Attendance –184

General Fund - $2,361.00     Designations - $3,502.82

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during March will go to the Salvation Army.

The Elder Team is starting the elder selection process by asking for your recommendations for candidates.  Two new Elders will need to be chosen in the lot.  Ballots were put in your mailboxes.  Prayerfully consider the office of church Elder. Complete your ballot by placing a check mark by no more than 5 names of the persons you feel have the gifts to serve as an Elder.  Place your ballot in the box in the mailroom by March 29. 

Loved First is doing a fundraiser, “Buy a Seat at Our Table”, during March & April.  Sign up lists will be located outside the sanctuary in the foyer.  Hosts are encouraged to reach out to friends and neighbors.  Another fundraiser happening will be the Loved First 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 are at the Welcome Center.  A meal will be provided.

The next Women’s Fellowship night will be April 14 at 6:00 PM.  It will be “Worship Night”.

Nursery – Today –Tami Tyler & Heidi Barrington; 03/29 – Stefanie & Chloe Patrick

Birthday Greetings go to: 03/24 - Brian (Teresa) Troyer; 04/02 – Greg King, Isabella Yoder

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 03/30 – 04/05.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – April 12, 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 the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Bill & Janell Lederman.  Their address is 1204 S. Lakeview, 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.

March 15, 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

  “The Word of Anguish” – Mark 15:33-41

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 PM – Kid’s Club

Thursday, March 19 – Women’s Mission & Service

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

Offering & Attendance – 03/08/2026             Attendance –143

General Fund - $2,760.00     Designations - $1,130.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during March will go to the Salvation Army.

The Elder Team is starting the elder selection process by asking for your recommendations for candidates.  Two new Elders will need to be chosen in the lot.  Ballots are in your mailboxes today.  Prayerfully consider the office of church Elder. Complete your ballot by placing a check mark by no more than 5 names of the persons you feel have the gifts to serve as an Elder.  Place your ballot in the box in the mailroom by March 29. 

For the Women’s Mission & Service meeting this Thursday, Rachel Oswald will be in charge of the kitchen and Becky Yoder will have devotions.

The Church Care Oversight Team has developed 2 new resources.  The first is a prayer/needs request card which you will find in your mailbox today.  It can be used to ask for prayer or any need/assistance.  These cards and box will be kept at the Welcome Center.  A Care Team member will follow up.  The second resource is a section of the bulletin board that is devoted to Community resources of any kind: food, mental health, specific aging needs, etc.  If there are any questions, contact Janell Lederman, Stefanie Patrick, Steve Riegsecker or Marilyn Schwartz. 

Loved First is doing a fundraiser, “Buy a Seat at Our Table”, during March & April.  Sign up lists will be located outside the sanctuary in the foyer.  Hosts are encouraged to reach out to friends and neighbors.  Another fundraiser happening will be the Loved First 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 are at the Welcome Center.  A meal will be provided.

The next Women’s Fellowship night will be April 14 at 6:00 PM.  It will be “Worship Night”.

Nursery – Today – Nancy Dykstra & Valariia Sheshenia; March 22 – Tami Tyler & Heidi Barrington

Birthday Greetings go to: 03/23 - Brian (Teresa) Troyer, Bill Younts; 03/25 – Lisa Paul

Anniversary Greetings go to: 03/24 – Hezir & Ann Araujo

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, March 15, 12-3:30 PM – Bowling in Bronson after church. Youth should be back to the church by 3:30 PM.

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 Gary & Kay Large.  Their address is 1401 W. Rishel, 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.

March 8, 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

  “The Word of Compassion” – John 19:26-27

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Today, March 8, Noon – Luncheon & Membership Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship Birthday Bash

Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 PM – Kid’s Club

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

Sunday, March 22, Noon – Youth “Soup Supper”

Offering & Attendance – 03/01/2026             Attendance –128

General Fund - $1,630.10     Designations - $200.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during March will go to the Salvation Army.

Women’s Fellowship is having a “Birthday Bash” at the church on March 10 at 6:00 PM.  Come celebrate your birthday!  Birthday cake and drinks will be provided. 

The Soup Supper sponsored by our Youth has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 22 at Noon.  If you are no longer able to bring soup, please let one of the Youth leaders know.  Come for food, fellowship and fun.  This is a fundraiser to help purchase windows for the Loved First school.

Loved First is doing a fundraiser, “Buy a Seat at Our Table” during March & April.  If you would be willing to host or be a guest, please see Ramona King.  The cost of the meal is by donation.

30 units of blood were collected at the Blood Drive last Monday.  Thank you to everyone who helped!  The next drive is May 4.

Nursery – Today – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche; March 15 – Nancy Dykstra & Valariia Sheshenia

Birthday Greetings go to: 03/14 - William Kirby; 03/18 – Larry Littlefield; 03/19 – Nancy Nunemaker; 03/20 – Vlad Sheshenia, Darian Kirby; 03/22 – Ross Weber

Anniversary Greetings go to: 03/22 – Matt & Audra Franz

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, March 8,6-8:00 PM – At the church; March 15, 12-3:30 PM – Bowling in Bronson after church; March 21, 5:30 PM – Soup Supper Fundraiser

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 Darian & Christen Kirby and their boys Jameson (5), William (4 this Saturday), and Warren (1).  Their address is 24088 Findley 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.

March 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

  “The Word of Forgiveness” – Luke 23:32-43

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, March 2 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM – Kid’s Club

Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship Birthday Bash

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

Saturday, March 21, 5:30 PM – Youth “Soup Supper”

Offering & Attendance – 02/22/2026             Attendance –149

General Fund - $3,240.43     Designations - $2,132.93

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during March will go to the Salvation Army.

The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be March 2.  Volunteers are needed to help with registration, drives for donors, and tear down.  A sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Center.

Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday, March 8.  Be sure to turn your clocks forward one hour Saturday evening.

Women’s Fellowship is having a “Birthday Bash” at the church on March 10 at 6:00 PM.  Come celebrate your birthday!  Birthday cake and drinks will be provided.  Sign up at the Welcome Center or online.

The Soup Supper sponsored by our Youth has been rescheduled to March 21 at 5:30 PM.  If you are no longer able to bring soup, please let one of the Youth leaders know.  Come for food, fellowship and fun.  This is a fundraiser to help purchase windows for the Loved First school.

Loved First is doing a fundraiser, “Buy a Seat at Our Table” during March & April.  If you would be willing to host or be a guest, please see Ramona King.  The cost of the meal is by donation.

Nursery – Today – Brian & Rachel Oswald; 03/08 – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche

Birthday Greetings go to: 03/10 – Marie Hopkins;03/11 – Aaron Schwartz; 03/12 – LeRoy Hochstetler, Sherry Carr; 03/13 – Christopher Compton

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 03/09-15.

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – March 1, 6-8:00 PM – At the church; March 8,6-8:00 PM – At the church; March 21, 5:30 PM – Soup Supper Fundraiser

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 Daniel Large.  His address is 516 Center Street, 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.