LGMC Bulletin

July 12, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Audra Franz

Praise –Praise Team

Elder Lot - Matthew Yoder

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “Attending to Jesus” – Psalm 1

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Today, July 12 – Elder Lot

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

Thursday, July 16 – Women’s Mission & Service

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

Saturday, July 18, 2-6:00 PM – Gautsche Anniversary Open House

Offering & Attendance – 07/05/2026             Attendance –133

General Fund - $3,735.00     Designations - $180.00

Online giving for June was $6,800.88.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The church office will be closed Tuesday this week.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for July is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.  For the monthly meeting this Thursday, Marjana Tribble will be in charge of the kitchen and Louellen Westover will have devotions.

The total number of products collected at the Blood Drive was 30 (goal was 34).  Rides were given to 7 people.  Thank you to all who helped.

Youth For Christ is collecting new or gently-used items (valued at $25 or more) for their Benefit Auction.  Drop-off and pick-up available.  Contact office@yfccampuslife.com or 269-651-1669.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Greg & Carolyn Gautsche’s 50^th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, July 18 from 2-6:00 PM at the church.  They request no gifts.

LOST – The metal yard stick belonging to the Sewing group is missing.  If you find it, please give it to Martha Franz.

If you borrow a roaster from the church kitchen, DO NOT use plastic liners (or any other kind of liner) when cooking with them.  The plastic gets hot and sticks to the inside of the roaster and ruins it.

Mowing – Week of July 12 – Greg Blucker; Week of July 19 – Lennis Troyer

Church League Softball – Tuesday, July 14, 6:00 PM – vs Yoder - Diamond #4

Nursery – Today –Stefanie & Chloe Patrick; July 19 – Gerri Schwartz & Madelyn Oswald

Birthday Greetings go to: 07/20 – Connie Compton; 07/24 – Ben Gautsche; 07/26 – Corey Keeslar, Jen Gautsche

Anniversary Greetings go to: 07/26 – Dennis & Rin Bontrager

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With the family of Lew Miller who passed away July 7.  A memorial service will be held here on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 11:00 AM.  Please keep them in your prayers. It was only 3 months ago that Ruby died.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Rich & Chris Oswald.  Their address is 27021 Amigo Park 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, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

July 5, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Audra Franz

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “You’ve Got Questions!”

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, July 6 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Saturday, July 11, 7:00 AM – Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, July 12 – Elder Lot

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

Offering & Attendance – 06/28/2026             Attendance –112

General Fund - $8,760.00     Designations - $3,820.75

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Women’s Mission & Service project for July is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee. 

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is July 6.  Volunteers are needed.  A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

The Elder Lot will take place on July 12.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Greg & Carolyn Gautsche’s 50^th Wedding Anniversary on July 18 from 2-6:00 PM at the church.  They request no gifts.

LOST – The metal yard stick belonging to the Sewing group is missing.  If you find it, please give it to Martha Franz.

If you borrow a roaster from the church kitchen, DO NOT use plastic liners (or any other kind of liner) when cooking with them.  The plastic gets hot and sticks to the inside of the roaster and ruins it.

Mowing – Week of July 5 – Douglas Hasbrouck; Week of July 12 – Greg Blucker

Church League Softball – Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 PM – vs FFM Blue - Diamond #4

Nursery – Today – Tami Tyler & Heidi Barrington; July 12 – Stefanie & Chloe Patrick

Birthday Greetings go to: 07/15 – Matt Jorgensen; 07/17 – Alesia Furney, Eli Love; 07/19 – Carol Eichorn

Anniversary Greetings go to: 07/14 – Brian & Nancy Nunemaker; 07/19 – Thad & Kristen Mockler

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –

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 Brian & Rachel Oswald and their family Carter (18), Madelyn (16), Lyza (14) and Ellyn (12).  Their address is 29235 Marsh 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.

June 28, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Adam Fellers

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Bill Lederman

Morning Message – Greg Neumayer

   “Hope is for the Weak” – Romans 15:1-13

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Greg Neumayer

CALENDAR

Monday, July 6 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Offering & Attendance – 06/21/2026             Attendance –169

General Fund - $4,470.00     Designations - $11,000.00

Online giving for May was $3,590.08.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Women’s Mission & Service project for June is twin sheets for Mennonite Central Committee. 

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is July 6.  Volunteers are needed.  A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Greg & Carolyn Gautsche’s 50^th Wedding Anniversary on July 18 from 2-6:00 PM at the church.

Mowing – Week of June 28 – Richard Hochstetler; Week of July 5 – Douglas Hasbrouck

Church League Softball – Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 PM – vs FFM Grey - Diamond #2

Nursery – Today – Janell Lederman & Valeriia Sheshenia; July 5 – Tami Tyler & Heidi Barrington

Birthday Greetings go to: 07/07 – Kim Schwartz, Marcy Bontrager; 07/08 – Eva Peterson; 07/10 – Matt Holden; 07/11 – Cathy Fellers, Josh Troyer

Anniversary Greetings go to: 07/07 – Matt & Phiona Jorgensen

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –June 25-29 – Grow & Go Summer Service and Camping Weekend

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jeff Fisher & Trudy Rubley in the passing of Trudy’s mother, Eretta Gwin.  Visitation is tomorrow at 10:00 AM and the funeral is at 11:00 AM.  All is at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.  Please remember the family in prayer.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Jeanne Osborn.  Her address is 66325 Austrian Lane, 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.

June 21, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Kim Schwartz

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Charlie Patrick

Morning Message – Bob Renner

   “The Blessing of Forgiveness” – Col. 3:12-13

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Bob Renner

CALENDAR

Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Youth Group Car Wash

Monday, July 6 – Red Cross Blood Drive

Offering & Attendance – 06/14/2026             Attendance –115

General Fund - $1,740.00     Designations - $100.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Loved First” Disc Golf Scramble, Saturday, June 27 at Meyer Broadway Park in Three Rivers.  Teams up to 4 players are needed.  Snacks and lunch provided.  Winning team gets Yetti tumblers.  See flyer on the bulletin board for information or talk to Eva Beeker, Ramona King, Bill & Janell Lederman, Dave Peterson, Marjana Tribble or call Stephen Wickey at 269-625-2223.

Donuts with Dad – Today – We invite our dads and grandpas of our LG Kids department to join us for Donuts with Dad this Father’s Day!  Just as a reminder, this is for kids who are age 2 through 5^th grade along with their dads/grandpas.  We’ll meet at 9:30 AM in the LG Kids area located on the lower level.  Come for yummy donuts, games, and a special time together!

The Women’s Mission & Service project for June is twin sheets for Mennonite Central Committee. 

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is July 6.  Volunteers are needed.  A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

Mowing – Week of June 21 – Lennis Troyer; Week of June 28 – Richard Hochstetler

Church League Softball – Tuesday, June 23, 8:00 PM – vs Discount Foods of Bronson – Diamond #1

Nursery – Today – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche; June 28 – Janell Lederman & Valeriia Sheshenia

Birthday Greetings go to: 06/20 – Kendra Schwartz, 06/30 – Tami Tyler; 07/03 – Teresa Troyer; 07/04 – Aiden Hasbrouck

Anniversary Greetings go to: 06/30 – Merv & Marcia Miller

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –June 25-29 – Grow & Go Summer Service and Camping Weekend; June 27, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM – Car Wash fundraiser for Loved First

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 Brian & Nancy Nunemaker.  Their address is 208 West Pearl St., Coldwater, MI  49036.

- 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.

June 14, 2026

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

Call to Worship – Adam Fellers

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Gerri Schwartz

Morning Message – Dave Peterson

   “In Christ We Are a New Creation” – 2 Cor.5:14-21

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Dave Peterson

CALENDAR

Thursday, June 18 – Women’s Mission & Service

Thursday, June 18, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Youth Group Car Wash

Offering & Attendance – 06/07/2026             Attendance –192

General Fund - $2,235.00     Designations - $35.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You are all invited to celebrate Chloe Patrick’s graduation today at Twin Gables Event Center in Nottawa from noon to 4:00 PM.

“Loved First” Disc Golf Scramble, Saturday, June 27 at Meyer Broadway Park in Three Rivers.  Teams up to 4 players are needed.  Snacks and lunch provided.  Winning team gets Yetti tumblers.  See flyer on the bulletin board for information or talk to Eva Beeker, Ramona King, Bill & Janell Lederman, Dave Peterson, Marjana Tribble or call Stephen Wickey at 269-625-2223.

Donuts with Dad – June 21 – We invite our dads and grandpas of our LG Kids department to join us for Donuts with Dad this Father’s Day!  Just as a reminder, this is for kids who are age 2 through 5^th grade along with their dads/grandpas.  We’ll meet at 9:30 AM in the LG Kids area located on the lower level.  Come for yummy donuts, games, and a special time together!

We have some new books in the church library including a series for young children by Beverly Lewis – “The Cul-de-Sac Kids”.  Come “check” us out!

Two items were in your mailboxes last week.  One is an elder affirmation ballot for all members to fill out.  The second one is a Pastor Evaluation for all members and regular attenders to fill out.  When you have filled them out, place them in the ballot box in the mailbox room by today.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for June is twin sheets for Mennonite Central Committee.  For the meeting this Thursday, Nancy Troyer is in charge of the kitchen and Chris Oswald will have devotions.

It’s time to return the baby bottles for the Sturgis Pregnancy & Family Resource Center, even if they are not full.  Place them on either the shelf by the east door or at the welcome center.

Our youth are hoping to help individuals and organizations in our area.  If you need help or know of someone who does, please let Darin King know.  Thanks!

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is July 6.

Mowing – Week of June 14 – Greg Blucker; Week of June 21 – Lennis Troyer

Church League Softball – Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 PM – vs Radiant Life - Diamond 2

Nursery – Today – Brian & Rachel Oswald; June 21 – Rachel King & Alli Gautsche

Birthday Greetings go to: 06/23 – Douglas Hasbrouck, 06/24 – Drew Yoder; 06/27 – Miley Holden

Anniversary Greetings go to: 06/25 – Jeff & Molly Peterson; 06/26 – Glendon & Danielle Miller; 06/27 – Corey & Pam Keeslar

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –June 25-29 – Grow & Go Summer Service and Camping Weekend; June 27, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM – Car Wash fundraiser

Youth Summer Sports home games – Aaron Barrington – baseball @ 412 N. Lincoln St., Bronson – June 18 @5:30 PM

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- Congratulations to Cody & Kirsten Litwiller on their marriage on June 6.  May God bless you and your home!

- With Mark & Jill Wentzel and family in the passing of Mark’s mother.  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 Greg & Cyndi Murray.  Their address is 12 Amberview Court, Coldwater, MI  49036.

- 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.