Sunday, November 16, 2003
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
November 16, 2003
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Rich Oswald
Chorister – Martha Franz
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Scripture – Ashley Hasbrouck – Col. 3:12-17
Message – “What Are You Looking At?” – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Live With Confidence”
Background Scripture – 1 John 5
AND THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. John 5:11
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Mark & Debi Schrock, Gabe, Kalee and Ethan
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Nov. 23 – Teresa and Patty Owsley
Jail Service – Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 11/09/2003
General Fund $ 2,919.25
Designations total $ 754.00
AM attendance 219
CALENDAR
Today, 1-3:00 PM – Bring Up Boys
Wed. Nov. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible Study
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – “Crickets”
Thurs. Nov. 20 – WMSC
Sat. Nov. 22 – MYF Pizza Fundraiser
Sun. Nov. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 23, 6:00 PM – To be announced
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drama Rehearsal Schedule: Nov. 16
After Sunday School – All table servers meet in room 7 downstairs
After Sunday School – Head coordinator of each department meet
downstairs in the main room
5:00 PM Stable Scene with Shepherds
5:30 PM Inn Scene – Mary and Joseph with Inn Keeper,
daughter and wife
6:00 PM Magnificat Scene – Mary/Mary and Angel
6:30 PM Argument Scene – Mary and Joseph
The dates for our Christmas Drama are Dec. 5, 6 & 7. Monday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 PM is the drama set-up. Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6:00 PM is the all-cast complete walk-through with sound and lights. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM is the dress rehearsal with meal. Please be in prayer for all the cast members and all those who will be attending the performances.
“May the Lord bless the 4 lovely ladies that cleaned our house.” – Art & Mary Jane Eichorn
All Ladies who signed up for the Women of Faith Conference: The tickets have been purchased. Please pay Janell Lederman by Nov. 23 or sooner as follows:
Hotel, pre-conference and conference $125 deposit Hotel and conference $100 deposit
Conference only $67 total
The conference is March 26 & 27 in Ft. Wayne, IN.
“The altar centerpiece is a one-year anniversary family memorial of the passing of John Miller. Our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left us with many treasured memories and a legacy that taught us how to live and die in God’s care.” – Mary Miller and Family
The JYF would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all who so generously donated to our chicken and noodle dinner. The day was a big success and we thoroughly enjoyed spending it with you. Without your support we would not be able to do some of the fun things we do. So again, thank you and we hope you enjoyed it.
Ministers: All who are a part of this body Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Office Staff: Beth Miller Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM-Noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
JYF Reminder: Meet at Marv & Gerri Schwartz’s home this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9-11:00 AM for a work day. Bring rakes and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
“We’re going to let you sign up to bring doughnuts for Sunday morning fellowship time. There is a paper on the kitchen counter where you can sign up. This will be for Sundays beginning with Nov. 16. You will sign up to bring either 3 doz. doughnuts or 4 doz. cookies and you will be asked to prepare the table for serving, serve, and clean up after. We will need three people each week. Any questions, ask Fran Eichorn.”
We need to sell only 16 more cookbooks to have them totally paid for. Keep up the good work, ladies!
The next WMSC meeting is Thursday, Nov. 20. The project for this month is Operation Christmas Child. Martha Franz will be hostess for the meeting and Donna Gautsche will have devotions.
In your mailboxes today is a Stewardship resource paper from MMA. “Steps to Contentment” is now available but the title is “The Power of Enough” by Lynn Miller, MMA’s stewardship minister. The cost is $9.95. A new book, “A Mother Held Hostage” by Barbara Borntrager, talks about life with her son Jon and his battle with Tourette’s Syndrome, and relationships surrounding them.
Clyde Troyer’s address is 11696 Orange Ave. SW, Arcadia, FL 34266. His birthday is Nov. 29. Why not send him birthday/get well wishes!
Avian Grace Younts has a little sister! Mayleen Faith was born Nov. 10. She weighed 7 lb 8 oz and was 20 in long. Proud parents are Ben & Nickie Younts. Equally proud are grandparents Bill & Louanne Younts and Great grandpa Henry Schwartz. Mayleen is named for the middle names of both her grandmothers and she will be called Mayli. Blessings to all!
“I wish to thank the church for your prayers, flowers and visits during the time of my leg amputation. It was all greatly appreciated.” - Sylvanus Yoder
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 24 – Merlin Mullett; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz, John Nunemaker; Nov. 27 – Melissa Bower; Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 25 – Marvin & Betty Yoder; Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Mattie C. Miller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Shelly Kindig, Betty Andersohn, Ann Araujo, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Clyde Troyer
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004)
- College Students – Jeff Coney, Danielle Curey, Rachel Eichorn
- This week pray for Ross & Joyce Weber. Their address is 26393 Banker St. Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Mennonite Church Transformation Process
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- God’s will to be done in the hearts of our government leaders and leaders around the world.
- Pray for Kuaying Teng, Mission Network minister for multiethnic ministries, as he provides consultation for planting new Asian congregations in the United States.
Action Notes from Sermon
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29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
November 16, 2003
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Rich Oswald
Chorister – Martha Franz
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Scripture – Ashley Hasbrouck – Col. 3:12-17
Message – “What Are You Looking At?” – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Live With Confidence”
Background Scripture – 1 John 5
AND THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. John 5:11
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Mark & Debi Schrock, Gabe, Kalee and Ethan
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Nov. 23 – Teresa and Patty Owsley
Jail Service – Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 11/09/2003
General Fund $ 2,919.25
Designations total $ 754.00
AM attendance 219
CALENDAR
Today, 1-3:00 PM – Bring Up Boys
Wed. Nov. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible Study
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – “Crickets”
Thurs. Nov. 20 – WMSC
Sat. Nov. 22 – MYF Pizza Fundraiser
Sun. Nov. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 23, 6:00 PM – To be announced
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drama Rehearsal Schedule: Nov. 16
After Sunday School – All table servers meet in room 7 downstairs
After Sunday School – Head coordinator of each department meet
downstairs in the main room
5:00 PM Stable Scene with Shepherds
5:30 PM Inn Scene – Mary and Joseph with Inn Keeper,
daughter and wife
6:00 PM Magnificat Scene – Mary/Mary and Angel
6:30 PM Argument Scene – Mary and Joseph
The dates for our Christmas Drama are Dec. 5, 6 & 7. Monday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 PM is the drama set-up. Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6:00 PM is the all-cast complete walk-through with sound and lights. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM is the dress rehearsal with meal. Please be in prayer for all the cast members and all those who will be attending the performances.
“May the Lord bless the 4 lovely ladies that cleaned our house.” – Art & Mary Jane Eichorn
All Ladies who signed up for the Women of Faith Conference: The tickets have been purchased. Please pay Janell Lederman by Nov. 23 or sooner as follows:
Hotel, pre-conference and conference $125 deposit Hotel and conference $100 deposit
Conference only $67 total
The conference is March 26 & 27 in Ft. Wayne, IN.
“The altar centerpiece is a one-year anniversary family memorial of the passing of John Miller. Our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left us with many treasured memories and a legacy that taught us how to live and die in God’s care.” – Mary Miller and Family
The JYF would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all who so generously donated to our chicken and noodle dinner. The day was a big success and we thoroughly enjoyed spending it with you. Without your support we would not be able to do some of the fun things we do. So again, thank you and we hope you enjoyed it.
Ministers: All who are a part of this body Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Office Staff: Beth Miller Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM-Noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
JYF Reminder: Meet at Marv & Gerri Schwartz’s home this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9-11:00 AM for a work day. Bring rakes and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
“We’re going to let you sign up to bring doughnuts for Sunday morning fellowship time. There is a paper on the kitchen counter where you can sign up. This will be for Sundays beginning with Nov. 16. You will sign up to bring either 3 doz. doughnuts or 4 doz. cookies and you will be asked to prepare the table for serving, serve, and clean up after. We will need three people each week. Any questions, ask Fran Eichorn.”
We need to sell only 16 more cookbooks to have them totally paid for. Keep up the good work, ladies!
The next WMSC meeting is Thursday, Nov. 20. The project for this month is Operation Christmas Child. Martha Franz will be hostess for the meeting and Donna Gautsche will have devotions.
In your mailboxes today is a Stewardship resource paper from MMA. “Steps to Contentment” is now available but the title is “The Power of Enough” by Lynn Miller, MMA’s stewardship minister. The cost is $9.95. A new book, “A Mother Held Hostage” by Barbara Borntrager, talks about life with her son Jon and his battle with Tourette’s Syndrome, and relationships surrounding them.
Clyde Troyer’s address is 11696 Orange Ave. SW, Arcadia, FL 34266. His birthday is Nov. 29. Why not send him birthday/get well wishes!
Avian Grace Younts has a little sister! Mayleen Faith was born Nov. 10. She weighed 7 lb 8 oz and was 20 in long. Proud parents are Ben & Nickie Younts. Equally proud are grandparents Bill & Louanne Younts and Great grandpa Henry Schwartz. Mayleen is named for the middle names of both her grandmothers and she will be called Mayli. Blessings to all!
“I wish to thank the church for your prayers, flowers and visits during the time of my leg amputation. It was all greatly appreciated.” - Sylvanus Yoder
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 24 – Merlin Mullett; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz, John Nunemaker; Nov. 27 – Melissa Bower; Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 25 – Marvin & Betty Yoder; Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Mattie C. Miller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Shelly Kindig, Betty Andersohn, Ann Araujo, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Clyde Troyer
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004)
- College Students – Jeff Coney, Danielle Curey, Rachel Eichorn
- This week pray for Ross & Joyce Weber. Their address is 26393 Banker St. Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Mennonite Church Transformation Process
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- God’s will to be done in the hearts of our government leaders and leaders around the world.
- Pray for Kuaying Teng, Mission Network minister for multiethnic ministries, as he provides consultation for planting new Asian congregations in the United States.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
November 16, 2003
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Rich Oswald
Chorister – Martha Franz
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Scripture – Ashley Hasbrouck – Col. 3:12-17
Message – “What Are You Looking At?” – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Live With Confidence”
Background Scripture – 1 John 5
AND THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. John 5:11
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Mark & Debi Schrock, Gabe, Kalee and Ethan
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Nov. 23 – Teresa and Patty Owsley
Jail Service – Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 11/09/2003
General Fund $ 2,919.25
Designations total $ 754.00
AM attendance 219
CALENDAR
Today, 1-3:00 PM – Bring Up Boys
Wed. Nov. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible Study
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – “Crickets”
Thurs. Nov. 20 – WMSC
Sat. Nov. 22 – MYF Pizza Fundraiser
Sun. Nov. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 23, 6:00 PM – To be announced
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drama Rehearsal Schedule: Nov. 16
After Sunday School – All table servers meet in room 7 downstairs
After Sunday School – Head coordinator of each department meet
downstairs in the main room
5:00 PM Stable Scene with Shepherds
5:30 PM Inn Scene – Mary and Joseph with Inn Keeper,
daughter and wife
6:00 PM Magnificat Scene – Mary/Mary and Angel
6:30 PM Argument Scene – Mary and Joseph
The dates for our Christmas Drama are Dec. 5, 6 & 7. Monday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 PM is the drama set-up. Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6:00 PM is the all-cast complete walk-through with sound and lights. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM is the dress rehearsal with meal. Please be in prayer for all the cast members and all those who will be attending the performances.
“May the Lord bless the 4 lovely ladies that cleaned our house.” – Art & Mary Jane Eichorn
All Ladies who signed up for the Women of Faith Conference: The tickets have been purchased. Please pay Janell Lederman by Nov. 23 or sooner as follows:
Hotel, pre-conference and conference $125 deposit Hotel and conference $100 deposit
Conference only $67 total
The conference is March 26 & 27 in Ft. Wayne, IN.
“The altar centerpiece is a one-year anniversary family memorial of the passing of John Miller. Our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left us with many treasured memories and a legacy that taught us how to live and die in God’s care.” – Mary Miller and Family
The JYF would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all who so generously donated to our chicken and noodle dinner. The day was a big success and we thoroughly enjoyed spending it with you. Without your support we would not be able to do some of the fun things we do. So again, thank you and we hope you enjoyed it.
Ministers: All who are a part of this body Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Office Staff: Beth Miller Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM-Noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
JYF Reminder: Meet at Marv & Gerri Schwartz’s home this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9-11:00 AM for a work day. Bring rakes and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
“We’re going to let you sign up to bring doughnuts for Sunday morning fellowship time. There is a paper on the kitchen counter where you can sign up. This will be for Sundays beginning with Nov. 16. You will sign up to bring either 3 doz. doughnuts or 4 doz. cookies and you will be asked to prepare the table for serving, serve, and clean up after. We will need three people each week. Any questions, ask Fran Eichorn.”
We need to sell only 16 more cookbooks to have them totally paid for. Keep up the good work, ladies!
The next WMSC meeting is Thursday, Nov. 20. The project for this month is Operation Christmas Child. Martha Franz will be hostess for the meeting and Donna Gautsche will have devotions.
In your mailboxes today is a Stewardship resource paper from MMA. “Steps to Contentment” is now available but the title is “The Power of Enough” by Lynn Miller, MMA’s stewardship minister. The cost is $9.95. A new book, “A Mother Held Hostage” by Barbara Borntrager, talks about life with her son Jon and his battle with Tourette’s Syndrome, and relationships surrounding them.
Clyde Troyer’s address is 11696 Orange Ave. SW, Arcadia, FL 34266. His birthday is Nov. 29. Why not send him birthday/get well wishes!
Avian Grace Younts has a little sister! Mayleen Faith was born Nov. 10. She weighed 7 lb 8 oz and was 20 in long. Proud parents are Ben & Nickie Younts. Equally proud are grandparents Bill & Louanne Younts and Great grandpa Henry Schwartz. Mayleen is named for the middle names of both her grandmothers and she will be called Mayli. Blessings to all!
“I wish to thank the church for your prayers, flowers and visits during the time of my leg amputation. It was all greatly appreciated.” - Sylvanus Yoder
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 24 – Merlin Mullett; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz, John Nunemaker; Nov. 27 – Melissa Bower; Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 25 – Marvin & Betty Yoder; Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Mattie C. Miller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Shelly Kindig, Betty Andersohn, Ann Araujo, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Clyde Troyer
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004)
- College Students – Jeff Coney, Danielle Curey, Rachel Eichorn
- This week pray for Ross & Joyce Weber. Their address is 26393 Banker St. Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Mennonite Church Transformation Process
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- God’s will to be done in the hearts of our government leaders and leaders around the world.
- Pray for Kuaying Teng, Mission Network minister for multiethnic ministries, as he provides consultation for planting new Asian congregations in the United States.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
November 16, 2003
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Rich Oswald
Chorister – Martha Franz
Children’s Story – Cathy Fellers
Scripture – Ashley Hasbrouck – Col. 3:12-17
Message – “What Are You Looking At?” – John Troyer
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Live With Confidence”
Background Scripture – 1 John 5
AND THIS IS THE TESTIMONY: GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. John 5:11
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Mark & Debi Schrock, Gabe, Kalee and Ethan
Nursery Staff – Brad & Angie Litwiller; Nov. 23 – Teresa and Patty Owsley
Jail Service – Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance - 11/09/2003
General Fund $ 2,919.25
Designations total $ 754.00
AM attendance 219
CALENDAR
Today, 1-3:00 PM – Bring Up Boys
Wed. Nov. 19, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible Study
Wed. Nov. 19, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – “Crickets”
Thurs. Nov. 20 – WMSC
Sat. Nov. 22 – MYF Pizza Fundraiser
Sun. Nov. 23, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 23, 6:00 PM – To be announced
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drama Rehearsal Schedule: Nov. 16
After Sunday School – All table servers meet in room 7 downstairs
After Sunday School – Head coordinator of each department meet
downstairs in the main room
5:00 PM Stable Scene with Shepherds
5:30 PM Inn Scene – Mary and Joseph with Inn Keeper,
daughter and wife
6:00 PM Magnificat Scene – Mary/Mary and Angel
6:30 PM Argument Scene – Mary and Joseph
The dates for our Christmas Drama are Dec. 5, 6 & 7. Monday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 PM is the drama set-up. Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6:00 PM is the all-cast complete walk-through with sound and lights. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM is the dress rehearsal with meal. Please be in prayer for all the cast members and all those who will be attending the performances.
“May the Lord bless the 4 lovely ladies that cleaned our house.” – Art & Mary Jane Eichorn
All Ladies who signed up for the Women of Faith Conference: The tickets have been purchased. Please pay Janell Lederman by Nov. 23 or sooner as follows:
Hotel, pre-conference and conference $125 deposit Hotel and conference $100 deposit
Conference only $67 total
The conference is March 26 & 27 in Ft. Wayne, IN.
“The altar centerpiece is a one-year anniversary family memorial of the passing of John Miller. Our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left us with many treasured memories and a legacy that taught us how to live and die in God’s care.” – Mary Miller and Family
The JYF would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all who so generously donated to our chicken and noodle dinner. The day was a big success and we thoroughly enjoyed spending it with you. Without your support we would not be able to do some of the fun things we do. So again, thank you and we hope you enjoyed it.
Ministers: All who are a part of this body Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Office Staff: Beth Miller Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Church Office Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri. 9:00 AM-Noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
JYF Reminder: Meet at Marv & Gerri Schwartz’s home this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9-11:00 AM for a work day. Bring rakes and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
“We’re going to let you sign up to bring doughnuts for Sunday morning fellowship time. There is a paper on the kitchen counter where you can sign up. This will be for Sundays beginning with Nov. 16. You will sign up to bring either 3 doz. doughnuts or 4 doz. cookies and you will be asked to prepare the table for serving, serve, and clean up after. We will need three people each week. Any questions, ask Fran Eichorn.”
We need to sell only 16 more cookbooks to have them totally paid for. Keep up the good work, ladies!
The next WMSC meeting is Thursday, Nov. 20. The project for this month is Operation Christmas Child. Martha Franz will be hostess for the meeting and Donna Gautsche will have devotions.
In your mailboxes today is a Stewardship resource paper from MMA. “Steps to Contentment” is now available but the title is “The Power of Enough” by Lynn Miller, MMA’s stewardship minister. The cost is $9.95. A new book, “A Mother Held Hostage” by Barbara Borntrager, talks about life with her son Jon and his battle with Tourette’s Syndrome, and relationships surrounding them.
Clyde Troyer’s address is 11696 Orange Ave. SW, Arcadia, FL 34266. His birthday is Nov. 29. Why not send him birthday/get well wishes!
Avian Grace Younts has a little sister! Mayleen Faith was born Nov. 10. She weighed 7 lb 8 oz and was 20 in long. Proud parents are Ben & Nickie Younts. Equally proud are grandparents Bill & Louanne Younts and Great grandpa Henry Schwartz. Mayleen is named for the middle names of both her grandmothers and she will be called Mayli. Blessings to all!
“I wish to thank the church for your prayers, flowers and visits during the time of my leg amputation. It was all greatly appreciated.” - Sylvanus Yoder
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 24 – Merlin Mullett; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz, John Nunemaker; Nov. 27 – Melissa Bower; Nov. 28 – Matthew Hasbrouck; Nov. 29 – Clyde Troyer, Sheila Moore
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 25 – Marvin & Betty Yoder; Nov. 28 – Paul & Shelly Kindig
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Mattie C. Miller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Shelly Kindig, Betty Andersohn, Ann Araujo, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Clyde Troyer
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged Couples – Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004)
- College Students – Jeff Coney, Danielle Curey, Rachel Eichorn
- This week pray for Ross & Joyce Weber. Their address is 26393 Banker St. Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Mennonite Church Transformation Process
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- God’s will to be done in the hearts of our government leaders and leaders around the world.
- Pray for Kuaying Teng, Mission Network minister for multiethnic ministries, as he provides consultation for planting new Asian congregations in the United States.
Action Notes from Sermon
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