Sunday, January 23, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
January 23, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
United in Mind and Purpose
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Bob Schrock
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – 1 Cor. 1:10-18 – David Miller
Prayer – Bob Schrock
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Song of Response –#420 – Heart with Loving Heart United – Kim Schwartz
Offering – Bob Schrock, Katrina Hasbrouck
Moment in Missions – Sheldon & Cindy Sharp
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Commissioning of Caring Ministry Leaders – John Troyer, Ben & Nickie Younts, Brian & Jessilyn Troyer
Christian Greeting – John Troyer
Song - #71 – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee – Kim Schwartz
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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; Jan. 31 – Dave & Lynette Miller
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 – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 01/16/2005
Last week you gave $2,479, and $1,929 was unrestricted giving. Thank you for your generosity. Total giving for this budget year is $65,719 to meet needs in our church, our community and around the world. To meet our general budget needs of $174,594, we will need to average $3,570 per week in unrestricted giving for the rest of the budget year. So far this year, we have averaged $2,988 in unrestricted giving.
AM attendance – 123; Visitors – 4; PM attendance – 56
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
CALENDAR
Today, 4-6:00 PM – JYF Sledding at Hasbrouck’s
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Wed. Jan. 26 – MCC Meat Canner in Goshen
Wed. Jan. 26, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 26, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Jan. 26, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Sun. Jan. 30, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 30, 6:00 PM – To be announced
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
The next scrapbooking/craft night here at the church is Feb. 4 at 6:00 PM. Come join in the fun and fellowship.
Craft Club will be Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s. Everyone is invited.
Correction – Ben & Nickie Younts’s phone number is incorrect in the information line. The correct number is 483-0331.
The position of janitor is available as the current janitors have resigned. The goal would be to hire internally. If you are interested in this position, please see Bill Lederman. – The Personnel Committee
The Missions Commission is planning to receive a special offering for MCC relief in February.
In your mailbox today is a member list to start the Elder selection process. In two weeks (February 6) you will be asked to check all the names of the persons you feel have the gifts to serve as an Elder. Please be in prayer over this selection process.
You are encouraged to continue to save pop can tabs for Riley Children’s Hospital’s Ronald McDonald House. Give the tabs to Eva Beeker.
Are you bored these long winter nights? Are you tired of just watching TV? Now would be a good time to work on projects for the Relief Sale this fall. You could make something out of wood, cross stitch, make a wall hanging, a painting, or what ever you enjoy making. Talk to Nancy Troyer or Irene Troyer if you have any questions.
If you would like to participate in our worship service in any way, please see Chris Barnes. This could include scripture reading, children’s messages, worship leader, worship team, technology assistance or special music.
“The Youth Core members thank each of you for your help in making the Fundraiser auction and meal a success. We raised a total of $3,709.50 and we couldn’t have done it without you. We truly appreciate the interest that you have in our lives!”
JYFers: You will be going to a hockey game in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Feb. 12. You will leave the church at 6:00 PM and return after the game (around 11:00 PM). The sponsors have 30 tickets on hold and must have a count by Saturday, Feb. 5. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you plan to attend and if you’re bringing a friend. If they haven’t heard from you by the 5th, you will not have a ticket.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, continued . . .
Explorers: The next activity will be Feb. 6 from 2-4:00 PM at Bill & Linda Miller’s home. The plan is to go sledding. Please bring a sled if you have one. If you don’t, it’s okay. They will have extras. Whether there is snow or not, come prepared to be outdoors as they will have a different activity planned. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, ask Dave, Lynette, Brian or Jessilyn.
Youth Core Events:
Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 5, 6-9:00 PM – Meet at the church to go roller-skating
Feb. 13, 5-8:00 PM – Formal Valentine Dinner at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 27, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
JYF Events:
Jan. 23, 4-6:00 PM – Sledding at Hasbrouck’s (if snow)
Feb. 12, 6-11:00 PM – K-Wings hockey game
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 1 – Jake Schwartz; Feb. 2 – Lexus Hibbert, Eric Bontrager; Feb. 3 – Doris Bogen
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 31 – Ross & Joyce Weber; Feb. 2 – John & Evelyn Blucker
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 – Monica Lederman, Carrie Martin, Chad Miller
- This week pray for Mark & Carrie Martin. Their address is 313 E. Michigan, White Pigeon, MI 49099. 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.
- As Mennonite Mission leaders meet at the Council of International Ministries in Pittsburg Jan. 25-29, pray that God’s Spirit may guide the discussions. Special attention will be given to the need to take seriously North America as a growing “mission field.”
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
January 23, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
United in Mind and Purpose
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Bob Schrock
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – 1 Cor. 1:10-18 – David Miller
Prayer – Bob Schrock
Message – John Troyer
Responding
Song of Response –#420 – Heart with Loving Heart United – Kim Schwartz
Offering – Bob Schrock, Katrina Hasbrouck
Moment in Missions – Sheldon & Cindy Sharp
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Commissioning of Caring Ministry Leaders – John Troyer, Ben & Nickie Younts, Brian & Jessilyn Troyer
Christian Greeting – John Troyer
Song - #71 – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee – Kim Schwartz
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 – Brian & Jessilyn Troyer; Jan. 31 – Dave & Lynette Miller
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 – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance - 01/16/2005
Last week you gave $2,479, and $1,929 was unrestricted giving. Thank you for your generosity. Total giving for this budget year is $65,719 to meet needs in our church, our community and around the world. To meet our general budget needs of $174,594, we will need to average $3,570 per week in unrestricted giving for the rest of the budget year. So far this year, we have averaged $2,988 in unrestricted giving.
AM attendance – 123; Visitors – 4; PM attendance – 56
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
CALENDAR
Today, 4-6:00 PM – JYF Sledding at Hasbrouck’s
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Wed. Jan. 26 – MCC Meat Canner in Goshen
Wed. Jan. 26, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Jan. 26, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection Soup & Sandwich
Wed. Jan. 26, 6:30 PM – Bible/Book Study
Sun. Jan. 30, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sun. Jan. 30, 6:00 PM – To be announced
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
The next scrapbooking/craft night here at the church is Feb. 4 at 6:00 PM. Come join in the fun and fellowship.
Craft Club will be Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s. Everyone is invited.
Correction – Ben & Nickie Younts’s phone number is incorrect in the information line. The correct number is 483-0331.
The position of janitor is available as the current janitors have resigned. The goal would be to hire internally. If you are interested in this position, please see Bill Lederman. – The Personnel Committee
The Missions Commission is planning to receive a special offering for MCC relief in February.
In your mailbox today is a member list to start the Elder selection process. In two weeks (February 6) you will be asked to check all the names of the persons you feel have the gifts to serve as an Elder. Please be in prayer over this selection process.
You are encouraged to continue to save pop can tabs for Riley Children’s Hospital’s Ronald McDonald House. Give the tabs to Eva Beeker.
Are you bored these long winter nights? Are you tired of just watching TV? Now would be a good time to work on projects for the Relief Sale this fall. You could make something out of wood, cross stitch, make a wall hanging, a painting, or what ever you enjoy making. Talk to Nancy Troyer or Irene Troyer if you have any questions.
If you would like to participate in our worship service in any way, please see Chris Barnes. This could include scripture reading, children’s messages, worship leader, worship team, technology assistance or special music.
“The Youth Core members thank each of you for your help in making the Fundraiser auction and meal a success. We raised a total of $3,709.50 and we couldn’t have done it without you. We truly appreciate the interest that you have in our lives!”
JYFers: You will be going to a hockey game in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Feb. 12. You will leave the church at 6:00 PM and return after the game (around 11:00 PM). The sponsors have 30 tickets on hold and must have a count by Saturday, Feb. 5. Please let Eva or Katrina know if you plan to attend and if you’re bringing a friend. If they haven’t heard from you by the 5th, you will not have a ticket.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, continued . . .
Explorers: The next activity will be Feb. 6 from 2-4:00 PM at Bill & Linda Miller’s home. The plan is to go sledding. Please bring a sled if you have one. If you don’t, it’s okay. They will have extras. Whether there is snow or not, come prepared to be outdoors as they will have a different activity planned. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, ask Dave, Lynette, Brian or Jessilyn.
Youth Core Events:
Jan. 23, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 5, 6-9:00 PM – Meet at the church to go roller-skating
Feb. 13, 5-8:00 PM – Formal Valentine Dinner at Sheila Troyer’s
Feb. 27, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
JYF Events:
Jan. 23, 4-6:00 PM – Sledding at Hasbrouck’s (if snow)
Feb. 12, 6-11:00 PM – K-Wings hockey game
Birthday Greetings go to: Feb. 1 – Jake Schwartz; Feb. 2 – Lexus Hibbert, Eric Bontrager; Feb. 3 – Doris Bogen
Anniversary Greetings go to: Jan. 31 – Ross & Joyce Weber; Feb. 2 – John & Evelyn Blucker
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 – Monica Lederman, Carrie Martin, Chad Miller
- This week pray for Mark & Carrie Martin. Their address is 313 E. Michigan, White Pigeon, MI 49099. 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.
- As Mennonite Mission leaders meet at the Council of International Ministries in Pittsburg Jan. 25-29, pray that God’s Spirit may guide the discussions. Special attention will be given to the need to take seriously North America as a growing “mission field.”
