LGMC Bulletin

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.

April 5, 2026

The Lord is Risen!

Easter Breakfast & Singing – 9:00 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Kid’s Time – Rachel King

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “Faith Begins with Trust” – Luke 23:46

Communion – Elder Team

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Saturday, April 11, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast (in the basement)

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during April will go to the Keystone Place.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for April is sewing kits for Mennonite Central Committee.

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 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 – Gerri Schwartz & Madelyn Oswald; 04/12 – The Fellers family

Birthday Greetings go to: 04/19 – Florence Wickey, Teresa Owsley

Anniversary Greetings go to: 04/16 – Greg & Carolyn Gautsche

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – April 12 & 19, 6-8:00 PM – Youth Group at the church. 

Offering & Attendance – 03/29/2026             Attendance –132

General Fund - $6,365.00     Designations - $79,290.00

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 Devon & Barb Graber and family in the recent passing of Devon’s sister, Velda Hershberger.  May God comfort them and give them peace.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Larry & Lynn Littlefield.  Their address is 68711 Halfway 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 & Ruby Miller, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

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.