Sunday, May 02, 2004
LOCUST GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH
29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
May 2, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Ben Younts
Chorister – Martha Franz
Scripture – John 10:22-32 – Ramona King
Message – “The Waves of Change”– Jim Carpenter
Children’s Story – Marilyn Schwartz
Staffing Vote – Richard Oswald
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Reflecting the Glory”
Background Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1--3
BUT WE OUGHT ALWAYS TO THANK GOD FOR YOU, BROTHERS LOVED BY THE LORD, BECAUSE FROM THE BEGINNING GOD CHOSE YOU TO BE SAVED THROUGH THE SANCTIFYING WORK OF THE SPIRIT AND THROUGH BELIEF IN THE TRUTH. 2 Thess. 2:13
Evening Service –
Gospel Echoes
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – John & Evelyn Blucker, LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
Nursery Staff – Kevin & Missy Bower; Karis and Tiffany Eicher
Jail Service – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 04/25/2004
General Fund $ 2,482.15
Designations total $ 186.25
AM attendance 162
CALENDAR
Wed. May 5, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. May 5, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible/Book Study
Wed. May 5, 6:30 PM – MYF Wednesday Connection
Wed. May 5, 6:30 PM - Crickets
Thurs. May 6, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Phyllis Hughes’
Sun. May 9, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Fri. & Sat. May 14 & 15 – Refocusing/Leadership Retreat
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Jail Ministry Auction is coming up in June. Forms are available on the library counter if anyone has items to donate. Please fill out the forms and return them to Natalie Bellaire.
Amigo Centre has summer staff positions open and needs your help in finding suitable candidates for these positions. A list is posted on the west bulletin board. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Congratulations to our college graduates: Danielle Curey and Stefanie Patrick on Apr. 30 from Glen Oaks; Rachel Eichorn on May 14 from Purchase College in New York. Are there others?
Congratulations to grandparents Bill & Khankeo Kerschner and “special” grandparents Paul & Fran Eichorn. William Lewis was born on Apr. 22 to Heather (Kerschner) and Donovan Gingerich. He joins siblings Ella (3) and Jack (1). William is named after his great-grandfather Lewis William Eichorn.
We will have a parent-child dedication next Sunday, May 9. Please let John Troyer know if you are interested in participating.
“Thank you to those that supported Dana, Donna, my sister Charity, and me on the CROP Walk last Sunday.” - Courtney Yeager
Craft Club will be Thursday, May 6, 7:00 PM at the home of Phyllis Hughes.
Bethany Christian Schools invites you to their 50th Anniversary, June 11-13. It will include a Sunday afternoon concert at 2:30 featuring an alumni choir conducted by choral directors from past years. Register at 574-534-2567 by May 7 to be a part of this choir.
A special concert of sacred and secular choral music will be held on May 14 at 8:00 PM in Sauder Concert Hall at the Goshen College Music Center. Tickets can be purchased at 574-535-7566 or at the door.
Birthday Greetings go to: May 10 – Krista Bower; May 13 – Bill Lederman, Grace Bower; May 15 – Gertie Hagen, Marv Schwartz, Brad Litwiller, Paige Kindig
Anniversary Greetings go to: May 15 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Betty Andersohn, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Angie Litwiller, Art Eichorn
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Sympathy is extended to the family of Barbara Hochstetler who passed away Apr. 28 from cancer. She was the wife of Omar Hochstetler and sister of Mary Jane Eichorn, Bill Wickey and Erv Wickey. Barb & Omar were members of Locust Grove for many years. Please remember this family in prayer.
- Engaged Couples –Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004); Alesia Bontrager & Terry Walls (Sept. 4, 2004); Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004); Mark Martin & Carrie Younts
- College Students – Monica Lederman, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Kevin & Melissa Bower and their children Shane (15), Ryan (13), Krista (11), Madison (3) and Grace (almost 1). Their address is 63750 Start Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Pray for the directors of the SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People) program as they meet May 8 in Winnipeg to discuss direction and vision for the coming year. This partnership meeting includes MMN, Menn. Assoc. of Retired Persons, and MCC Canada.
Action Notes from Sermon
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29525 Findley Road
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone 489-5041
May 2, 2004
Morning Service - 9:30 AM
Worship Leader – Ben Younts
Chorister – Martha Franz
Scripture – John 10:22-32 – Ramona King
Message – “The Waves of Change”– Jim Carpenter
Children’s Story – Marilyn Schwartz
Staffing Vote – Richard Oswald
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Adult Lesson – “Reflecting the Glory”
Background Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 1--3
BUT WE OUGHT ALWAYS TO THANK GOD FOR YOU, BROTHERS LOVED BY THE LORD, BECAUSE FROM THE BEGINNING GOD CHOSE YOU TO BE SAVED THROUGH THE SANCTIFYING WORK OF THE SPIRIT AND THROUGH BELIEF IN THE TRUTH. 2 Thess. 2:13
Evening Service –
Gospel Echoes
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – John & Evelyn Blucker, LeRoy & Pauline Hochstetler
Nursery Staff – Kevin & Missy Bower; Karis and Tiffany Eicher
Jail Service – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 04/25/2004
General Fund $ 2,482.15
Designations total $ 186.25
AM attendance 162
CALENDAR
Wed. May 5, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Soup & Sandwich
Wed. May 5, 6:30 PM – Wednesday Connection – Bible/Book Study
Wed. May 5, 6:30 PM – MYF Wednesday Connection
Wed. May 5, 6:30 PM - Crickets
Thurs. May 6, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Phyllis Hughes’
Sun. May 9, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Fri. & Sat. May 14 & 15 – Refocusing/Leadership Retreat
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Jail Ministry Auction is coming up in June. Forms are available on the library counter if anyone has items to donate. Please fill out the forms and return them to Natalie Bellaire.
Amigo Centre has summer staff positions open and needs your help in finding suitable candidates for these positions. A list is posted on the west bulletin board. Contact Amigo at 651-2811.
Congratulations to our college graduates: Danielle Curey and Stefanie Patrick on Apr. 30 from Glen Oaks; Rachel Eichorn on May 14 from Purchase College in New York. Are there others?
Congratulations to grandparents Bill & Khankeo Kerschner and “special” grandparents Paul & Fran Eichorn. William Lewis was born on Apr. 22 to Heather (Kerschner) and Donovan Gingerich. He joins siblings Ella (3) and Jack (1). William is named after his great-grandfather Lewis William Eichorn.
We will have a parent-child dedication next Sunday, May 9. Please let John Troyer know if you are interested in participating.
“Thank you to those that supported Dana, Donna, my sister Charity, and me on the CROP Walk last Sunday.” - Courtney Yeager
Craft Club will be Thursday, May 6, 7:00 PM at the home of Phyllis Hughes.
Bethany Christian Schools invites you to their 50th Anniversary, June 11-13. It will include a Sunday afternoon concert at 2:30 featuring an alumni choir conducted by choral directors from past years. Register at 574-534-2567 by May 7 to be a part of this choir.
A special concert of sacred and secular choral music will be held on May 14 at 8:00 PM in Sauder Concert Hall at the Goshen College Music Center. Tickets can be purchased at 574-535-7566 or at the door.
Birthday Greetings go to: May 10 – Krista Bower; May 13 – Bill Lederman, Grace Bower; May 15 – Gertie Hagen, Marv Schwartz, Brad Litwiller, Paige Kindig
Anniversary Greetings go to: May 15 – Jim & Katrina Hasbrouck
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Dave & Wilma Shank, Clarence Troyer, Betty Andersohn, Collin Keeslar, Levi Slabach, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Angie Litwiller, Art Eichorn
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Sympathy is extended to the family of Barbara Hochstetler who passed away Apr. 28 from cancer. She was the wife of Omar Hochstetler and sister of Mary Jane Eichorn, Bill Wickey and Erv Wickey. Barb & Omar were members of Locust Grove for many years. Please remember this family in prayer.
- Engaged Couples –Glendon Miller & Danielle Curey (June 26, 2004); John Nunemaker & Stephanie Parker (July 24, 2004); Alesia Bontrager & Terry Walls (Sept. 4, 2004); Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004); Mark Martin & Carrie Younts
- College Students – Monica Lederman, Matt Schwartz
- This week pray for Kevin & Melissa Bower and their children Shane (15), Ryan (13), Krista (11), Madison (3) and Grace (almost 1). Their address is 63750 Start Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
Other Ministries & Needs
- Our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- Pray for Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- Pray for the directors of the SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People) program as they meet May 8 in Winnipeg to discuss direction and vision for the coming year. This partnership meeting includes MMN, Menn. Assoc. of Retired Persons, and MCC Canada.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
