Sunday, November 07, 2004
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
November 7, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Hold to the traditions that you were taught. 2 Thess. 2:15
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to worship and Prayer—Ben Younts
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Bryan Barnes, Ryan Brimmer, Cathy Fellers, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Bob Schrock, Kim Schwartz
Hearing God’s Word
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Scripture Reading – 2 Thess. 2:1-5, 13-17 – Charlie Patrick
Prayer – Ben Younts
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#522 – My Jesus I Love Thee – Kim Schwartz
Celebrating God’s Work
Offering – Ben Younts
Announcements and Prayer – John Troyer
Communion and Footwashing – John Troyer and Elders
Praise Songs - Worship Team
Going Forth Into God’s Service
Benediction – John Troyer
Postlude – Worship Team
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – To be announced
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. We would love to have you join us for Sunday school following the worship time. Sunday school is an important step in making further connections with a smaller group of people. Ask for help if you have any questions or need more information about our church.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Rich & Chris Oswald; Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday.
Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 10/31/2004
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Administrator: Bill Lederman, 651-7364
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 659-1866
Director of Worship: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 2,423.00
Designations $ 40.00
AM attendance 193
CALENDAR
Mon. Nov. 8 – Thurston Woods to make noodles in the fellowship hall
Tues. Nov. 9 – Thurston Woods to make angel food cakes in the fellowship hall
Wed. Nov. 10, 5:30 PM – Worship Team Practice
Wed. Nov. 10, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connect. Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Nov. 10, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Sat. Nov. 13 – Thurston Woods Bazaar
Sat. Nov. 13, 10:00 AM – JYF to make noodles in the fellowship hall
Sun. Nov. 14, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 21, Noon – JYF Fundraiser Meal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The WMSC October project is Christmas boxes. These need to be turned in by Nov. 15. The November project is blankets and comforters for MCC. Khankeo Kerschner will be the hostess for the Nov. 18 meeting and Irene Troyer will have devotions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, continued . . .
Anyone who would like to participate in worship as a member of the worship team, a scripture reader, children’s message presenter, or in any capacity, please contact Chris Barnes.
Grace Fellowship is hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner and is hoping to serve 500. They are asking area churches to help provide the food. Food slips are on the library counter. Marjana Tribble has agreed to be the coordinator from Locust Grove. Her phone number is 651-1518 if you have any questions.
Youth Core Events –
Sun., Nov. 14 – Mystery Supper at Leona & Clara Mullett’s
Sat. Nov. 20, 7-9:00 pm – Scavenger Hunt. Meet at the church.
Each Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm – Wednesday Connection
If you have questions, please contact one of the sponsors.
JYF Events –
Sat. Nov. 13 – Noodle making at the church at 10:00 am ?? This is NOT an optional activity. Please plan to be there and bring a parent/s with you to help. The more help we have, the sooner we will be finished. Lunch will be provided.
The JYF will be sponsoring another chicken noodle dinner on Sunday, Nov. 21. This will be a “by donation” fundraiser with homemade noodles and angel food cakes available to purchase. Noodles and cakes may be pre-purchased for $2.50/bag and $5.00/cake. See any JYFer or sponsor with your order.
Advent Quiet Day – Dec. 2 and 8 – Come experience a day of personal retreat at Amigo Centre (Dec. 2) or The Hermitage (Dec. 8). The day will combine the elements of gathering and solitude. Contact Amigo at 651-2811 for more information.
Christmas at Amigo – Dec. 4 – The season of joy is upon us and Amigo Centre invites you to celebrate with them. Come enjoy the gifts of baking, ornament making, the outdoors, and the act of giving. Call Amigo at 651-2811 for more information.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 19 – Edna Carpenter; Nov. 20 – Kevin Neff
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 20 – Rick & Doris Bogen
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Betty Andersohn, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Art Eichorn, Florence Wickey, Angie Litwiller
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- College Students – Matt Franz, Chris Kahila, Marty King
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Bob & Rachael Hochstedler. Their address is 26430 Banker Street Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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 Service Adventure participants, Jami Enns, Priscilla Heizmann, and Michelle Mullet in Raleigh, N.C., as they work with Building Together Ministries, including the local thrift store and preschool. Pray for wisdom and patience for leaders Ann & Randy Smith as they mentor and nurture these young women in their household.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
November 7, 2004
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Hold to the traditions that you were taught. 2 Thess. 2:15
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to worship and Prayer—Ben Younts
Praise Songs—Worship Team – Bryan Barnes, Ryan Brimmer, Cathy Fellers, Marty King, Bill Lederman, Bob Schrock, Kim Schwartz
Hearing God’s Word
Christian Greeting – Bill Lederman
Scripture Reading – 2 Thess. 2:1-5, 13-17 – Charlie Patrick
Prayer – Ben Younts
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#522 – My Jesus I Love Thee – Kim Schwartz
Celebrating God’s Work
Offering – Ben Younts
Announcements and Prayer – John Troyer
Communion and Footwashing – John Troyer and Elders
Praise Songs - Worship Team
Going Forth Into God’s Service
Benediction – John Troyer
Postlude – Worship Team
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – To be announced
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. We would love to have you join us for Sunday school following the worship time. Sunday school is an important step in making further connections with a smaller group of people. Ask for help if you have any questions or need more information about our church.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Rich & Chris Oswald; Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Nursery Staff –
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Jake Schwartz
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Kurt Stevens, 651-7802
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday.
Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance - 10/31/2004
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: John Troyer, 625-1127
Administrator: Bill Lederman, 651-7364
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 659-1866
Director of Worship: Chris Barnes, 651-1549
General Fund $ 2,423.00
Designations $ 40.00
AM attendance 193
CALENDAR
Mon. Nov. 8 – Thurston Woods to make noodles in the fellowship hall
Tues. Nov. 9 – Thurston Woods to make angel food cakes in the fellowship hall
Wed. Nov. 10, 5:30 PM – Worship Team Practice
Wed. Nov. 10, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connect. Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Nov. 10, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Sat. Nov. 13 – Thurston Woods Bazaar
Sat. Nov. 13, 10:00 AM – JYF to make noodles in the fellowship hall
Sun. Nov. 14, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Nov. 21, Noon – JYF Fundraiser Meal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The WMSC October project is Christmas boxes. These need to be turned in by Nov. 15. The November project is blankets and comforters for MCC. Khankeo Kerschner will be the hostess for the Nov. 18 meeting and Irene Troyer will have devotions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, continued . . .
Anyone who would like to participate in worship as a member of the worship team, a scripture reader, children’s message presenter, or in any capacity, please contact Chris Barnes.
Grace Fellowship is hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner and is hoping to serve 500. They are asking area churches to help provide the food. Food slips are on the library counter. Marjana Tribble has agreed to be the coordinator from Locust Grove. Her phone number is 651-1518 if you have any questions.
Youth Core Events –
Sun., Nov. 14 – Mystery Supper at Leona & Clara Mullett’s
Sat. Nov. 20, 7-9:00 pm – Scavenger Hunt. Meet at the church.
Each Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm – Wednesday Connection
If you have questions, please contact one of the sponsors.
JYF Events –
Sat. Nov. 13 – Noodle making at the church at 10:00 am ?? This is NOT an optional activity. Please plan to be there and bring a parent/s with you to help. The more help we have, the sooner we will be finished. Lunch will be provided.
The JYF will be sponsoring another chicken noodle dinner on Sunday, Nov. 21. This will be a “by donation” fundraiser with homemade noodles and angel food cakes available to purchase. Noodles and cakes may be pre-purchased for $2.50/bag and $5.00/cake. See any JYFer or sponsor with your order.
Advent Quiet Day – Dec. 2 and 8 – Come experience a day of personal retreat at Amigo Centre (Dec. 2) or The Hermitage (Dec. 8). The day will combine the elements of gathering and solitude. Contact Amigo at 651-2811 for more information.
Christmas at Amigo – Dec. 4 – The season of joy is upon us and Amigo Centre invites you to celebrate with them. Come enjoy the gifts of baking, ornament making, the outdoors, and the act of giving. Call Amigo at 651-2811 for more information.
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 19 – Edna Carpenter; Nov. 20 – Kevin Neff
Anniversary Greetings go to: Nov. 20 – Rick & Doris Bogen
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
-Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Bill Kerschner, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Betty Andersohn, Sylvanus Yoder, Deb Julien, Emily Franz, Art Eichorn, Florence Wickey, Angie Litwiller
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- College Students – Matt Franz, Chris Kahila, Marty King
- Engaged Couples – Jaclyn Lederman & Joshua Suderman (Dec. 18, 2004);
- This week pray for Bob & Rachael Hochstedler. Their address is 26430 Banker Street Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. 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 Service Adventure participants, Jami Enns, Priscilla Heizmann, and Michelle Mullet in Raleigh, N.C., as they work with Building Together Ministries, including the local thrift store and preschool. Pray for wisdom and patience for leaders Ann & Randy Smith as they mentor and nurture these young women in their household.
Action Notes from Sermon
(Please use this area to take any notes and include it in your devotional and prayer times this week.)
