Sunday, January 09, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
January 9, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
My son…I am well pleased.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Rich Oswald
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Message – Eva Beeker
Scripture Reading – Matthew 3:13-17 – Rick Prell
Prayer – Rich Oswald
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#592 – Love Divine, All Loves Excelling – Rachael Hochstedler
Responding
Offering – Rich Oswald
Hymn - #398 – I Love to Tell the Story – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Sending
Benediction – John Troyer
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.
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brad, Angie, Cody, Drew & Evan Litwiller
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 – Locust Grove
Offerings & Attendance - 01/02/2005
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 $ 2,364.00
Designations $ 867.00
AM attendance 160
PM attendance
CALENDAR
Today, Jan. 9, 5:00 PM – Mission Commission Meeting
Today, Jan. 9, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila’s
Wed. Jan. 12, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 12, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Jan. 12, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Wed. Jan. 12, 7:30 PM – Elder Team Meeting
Sat. Jan. 15, 5:00 PM – Youth Core Fundraiser Meal and Auction
Sun. Jan. 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 16, 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 at 5:00 PM – Please mark your calendars to come support the youth of Locust Grove. Bring your friends and neighbors. They will be holding a fundraising meal and auction which will include both baked goods and nonfood items. Proceeds
will fund the youth convention in July. Thank you for your support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .
The WMSC project for January is bars of soap for MCC. Irene Troyer will be hostess for the Jan. 20 meeting and Erma Eash will have devotions.
Please make sure you discard any unused 2004 offering envelopes. You may not have the same number this year as last year.
For those donating items to the auction this Saturday, please have them to the church by 4:45 PM. Thank you for your support of the youth. We appreciate it.
“Thanks to all my brothers and sisters at Locust Grove for your prayers, gifts and Christmas greetings. Also thanks to the Supportive Care group who sends interesting readings and cards. God bless you all for your kindness. Have a Happy New Year.” – Mary Carpenter
Mission Commission will be meeting today at 5:00 PM at the church.
YOUTH CORE MEMBERS – Please arrive at the church at 2:00 on Saturday this week to set up for the fundraising meal and auction. Also plan to stay to clean up after the event. Thank you for your participation and enthusiasm!
MCC Meat Canner is asking for our help on Wednesday, Jan. 26. They will be canning turkey instead of beef so they need help to cut up the meat all day. Meet at the Depot in Goshen. Wear clean clothes and something on your head. They will also be making homemade soap at the Harold Miller farm on CR 41, north of CR 34. Lunch will be available at the Depot. More information is posted on the west bulletin board.
If anyone is interested in helping with the computer during church services, please contact Chris Barnes.
Youth Core Events:
Jan. 9, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Jan. 15 – Set up at 2:00 PM for the fundraising meal and auction
Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 17 – Rin Bontrager; Jan. 19 – Mary Jane Eichorn, Joel Lederman; Jan. 20 – Kevin Bower, Cody Litwiller, Jena Beeker; Jan. 23 – Clint Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 22 – Marv & Gerri Schwartz
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Art Eichorn, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Gertie Hagen, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger
- College Students – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- This week pray for Joel & Monica Lederman. Their address is 512 N. Lakeview, 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.
- Mission Network worker Steve Dintaman, chair of the theology faculty at Lithuania Christian College, shares the urgent need for additional faculty for the spring semester. Pray that persons may sense this need and respond.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
January 9, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
My son…I am well pleased.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Rich Oswald
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Children’s Message – Eva Beeker
Scripture Reading – Matthew 3:13-17 – Rick Prell
Prayer – Rich Oswald
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#592 – Love Divine, All Loves Excelling – Rachael Hochstedler
Responding
Offering – Rich Oswald
Hymn - #398 – I Love to Tell the Story – Rachael Hochstedler
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Worship Team
Sending
Benediction – John Troyer
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.
Sunday School – 11:00 AM
Evening Service – 6:00 PM – Cell Groups
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Brad, Angie, Cody, Drew & Evan Litwiller
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 – Locust Grove
Offerings & Attendance - 01/02/2005
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 $ 2,364.00
Designations $ 867.00
AM attendance 160
PM attendance
CALENDAR
Today, Jan. 9, 5:00 PM – Mission Commission Meeting
Today, Jan. 9, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila’s
Wed. Jan. 12, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 12, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Jan. 12, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Wed. Jan. 12, 7:30 PM – Elder Team Meeting
Sat. Jan. 15, 5:00 PM – Youth Core Fundraiser Meal and Auction
Sun. Jan. 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 16, 6:00 PM – Congregational Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 at 5:00 PM – Please mark your calendars to come support the youth of Locust Grove. Bring your friends and neighbors. They will be holding a fundraising meal and auction which will include both baked goods and nonfood items. Proceeds
will fund the youth convention in July. Thank you for your support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .
The WMSC project for January is bars of soap for MCC. Irene Troyer will be hostess for the Jan. 20 meeting and Erma Eash will have devotions.
Please make sure you discard any unused 2004 offering envelopes. You may not have the same number this year as last year.
For those donating items to the auction this Saturday, please have them to the church by 4:45 PM. Thank you for your support of the youth. We appreciate it.
“Thanks to all my brothers and sisters at Locust Grove for your prayers, gifts and Christmas greetings. Also thanks to the Supportive Care group who sends interesting readings and cards. God bless you all for your kindness. Have a Happy New Year.” – Mary Carpenter
Mission Commission will be meeting today at 5:00 PM at the church.
YOUTH CORE MEMBERS – Please arrive at the church at 2:00 on Saturday this week to set up for the fundraising meal and auction. Also plan to stay to clean up after the event. Thank you for your participation and enthusiasm!
MCC Meat Canner is asking for our help on Wednesday, Jan. 26. They will be canning turkey instead of beef so they need help to cut up the meat all day. Meet at the Depot in Goshen. Wear clean clothes and something on your head. They will also be making homemade soap at the Harold Miller farm on CR 41, north of CR 34. Lunch will be available at the Depot. More information is posted on the west bulletin board.
If anyone is interested in helping with the computer during church services, please contact Chris Barnes.
Youth Core Events:
Jan. 9, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Jan. 15 – Set up at 2:00 PM for the fundraising meal and auction
Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 17 – Rin Bontrager; Jan. 19 – Mary Jane Eichorn, Joel Lederman; Jan. 20 – Kevin Bower, Cody Litwiller, Jena Beeker; Jan. 23 – Clint Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 22 – Marv & Gerri Schwartz
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Art Eichorn, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Gertie Hagen, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, Sylvanus Yoder
Local Ministry & Needs
- Our marriages and families
- St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- Engaged couples – Clint Gautsche & Jennifer Kregger
- College Students – Hilary Blucker, Sara Bogen, Marcy Bontrager
- This week pray for Joel & Monica Lederman. Their address is 512 N. Lakeview, 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.
- Mission Network worker Steve Dintaman, chair of the theology faculty at Lithuania Christian College, shares the urgent need for additional faculty for the spring semester. Pray that persons may sense this need and respond.
