Sunday, March 20, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
March 20, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Take Notice! Another Humble Entrance.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Mattie Miller
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Christian Greetings
Drama – Bob Hochstedler
Guided prayer and ritual pouring of sand as symbolic act of confession – Brittany and Shy Hibbert
Special Music – Choir
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 21:1-11 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Mattie Miller
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#238 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna – Kim Schwartz
Responding
Offering
Hymn – #106 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
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 –”Raising Children”
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick, Dan Roberts & Hilary Blucker
Nursery Staff – Karis and Tiffany Eicher; March 27 – Ben & Nickie Younts
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 – WORD Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 03/13/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
Unrestricted Giving Total Giving
Last week $3,372.00 $3,542.00
Average now needed $3,709.19
Average so far $3,056.20
Total giving this year $97,793.20
AM attendance – 166
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
Wed. Mar. 23, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Mar. 23, 7:00 PM – Rehearsal for Maundy Thursday Service
Thurs. Mar. 24, 6:00 PM – Maundy Thursday Service
Sun. Mar. 27, 8:30 AM – Easter Breakfast
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a Maundy Thursday service this Thursday at 6:00 PM. Please remember to sign up for the light meal that will be provided. Communion and foot washing will be included in the service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont……
There will be no Wednesday Connection this week due to the Maundy Thursday service.
We are planning an Easter breakfast on Sunday, Mar. 27 at 8:30 AM followed by our regular worship service at 9:30 AM and Sunday School at 11:00 AM. During the fellowship time there will be an Easter celebration for the children.
There is a sign-up sheet on the library counter if you are planning to attend the Easter breakfast. Also, there are food slips to take to help with the food for that morning. Please have your food at the church by the date on your food slip. – Kitchen Committee
0ur sound technician today is Brian Troyer, computer and video technicians are Sam Eicher and Nick Troyer.
Our former pastor, Dean Brubaker, will be 80 years old on March 22. If you would like to wish him a Happy Birthday, his email address is deanbru@juno.com and his regular address is 1801 Greencroft Blvd., Apt. 121, Goshen, IN 46526.
Plan now to attend the Sunday, April 17th fundraising lunch. We guarantee that there will be great food! Youth Core has 12 kids plus sponsors planning to attend the week-long Mennonite Convention in July. We have made great progress in our fundraising efforts but still need your help to reach our goal. Mark your calendars! Thanks. – the Youth Core
Information is posted on the west bulletin board regarding a golf scramble sponsored by the Moorepark Youth Group.
All Ladies: Be sure to sign up for the Mother/Daughter Spring Tea on Saturday, Apr. 30 at 3:00 PM. The sign-up sheet will be on the library counter until Mar. 27.
Youth Core Events:
April 10, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
April 16, 7-9:00 PM – Set-up for fundraiser meal with video/games
April 17 – Fundraising lunch following worship service
April 24, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 31 – Sylvanus Yoder; Apr. 1 – Ella Gautsche; Apr. 2 – Greg King; Apr. 3 – John Sies, Emily Franz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 28-Apr. 3.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, 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 - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- College Students – Monica Lederman, Carrie Martin, Chad Miller
- This week pray for Mark Miller. His address is 22946 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on his 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.
- Congratulations to Sheldon & Cindy Sharp on the birth of their daughter, Annali Jean Sharp, who was born Mar. 14 in Lewistown Hospital in PA. She weighed 7 lb 6 oz and was 20 in. long. Big brother Jedidiah is very proud of his baby sister!
- In Saraba, Burkina Faso, where there is no church as yet, Mennonite Mission Network workers Donna and Loren Entz are working with the young people in drama. They ask prayer that a drama could be presented to the villagers for Easter.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041
March 20, 2005
Worship Gathering - 9:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Take Notice! Another Humble Entrance.
Welcome and Opening
Welcome, Call to Worship and Prayer—Mattie Miller
Praise Songs—Worship Team
Christian Greetings
Drama – Bob Hochstedler
Guided prayer and ritual pouring of sand as symbolic act of confession – Brittany and Shy Hibbert
Special Music – Choir
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 21:1-11 – Cheryl Mast
Prayer – Mattie Miller
Message – John Troyer
Song of Response –#238 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna – Kim Schwartz
Responding
Offering
Hymn – #106 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Kim Schwartz
Announcements – Bill Lederman
Sharing Time and Prayer – John Troyer
Sending
Praise Songs – Worship Team
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 –”Raising Children”
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Charlie & Stefanie Patrick, Dan Roberts & Hilary Blucker
Nursery Staff – Karis and Tiffany Eicher; March 27 – Ben & Nickie Younts
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 – WORD Fellowship
Offerings & Attendance - 03/13/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
Unrestricted Giving Total Giving
Last week $3,372.00 $3,542.00
Average now needed $3,709.19
Average so far $3,056.20
Total giving this year $97,793.20
AM attendance – 166
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
Wed. Mar. 23, 5:30 PM – Worship Team practice
Wed. Mar. 23, 7:00 PM – Rehearsal for Maundy Thursday Service
Thurs. Mar. 24, 6:00 PM – Maundy Thursday Service
Sun. Mar. 27, 8:30 AM – Easter Breakfast
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a Maundy Thursday service this Thursday at 6:00 PM. Please remember to sign up for the light meal that will be provided. Communion and foot washing will be included in the service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont……
There will be no Wednesday Connection this week due to the Maundy Thursday service.
We are planning an Easter breakfast on Sunday, Mar. 27 at 8:30 AM followed by our regular worship service at 9:30 AM and Sunday School at 11:00 AM. During the fellowship time there will be an Easter celebration for the children.
There is a sign-up sheet on the library counter if you are planning to attend the Easter breakfast. Also, there are food slips to take to help with the food for that morning. Please have your food at the church by the date on your food slip. – Kitchen Committee
0ur sound technician today is Brian Troyer, computer and video technicians are Sam Eicher and Nick Troyer.
Our former pastor, Dean Brubaker, will be 80 years old on March 22. If you would like to wish him a Happy Birthday, his email address is deanbru@juno.com and his regular address is 1801 Greencroft Blvd., Apt. 121, Goshen, IN 46526.
Plan now to attend the Sunday, April 17th fundraising lunch. We guarantee that there will be great food! Youth Core has 12 kids plus sponsors planning to attend the week-long Mennonite Convention in July. We have made great progress in our fundraising efforts but still need your help to reach our goal. Mark your calendars! Thanks. – the Youth Core
Information is posted on the west bulletin board regarding a golf scramble sponsored by the Moorepark Youth Group.
All Ladies: Be sure to sign up for the Mother/Daughter Spring Tea on Saturday, Apr. 30 at 3:00 PM. The sign-up sheet will be on the library counter until Mar. 27.
Youth Core Events:
April 10, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
April 16, 7-9:00 PM – Set-up for fundraiser meal with video/games
April 17 – Fundraising lunch following worship service
April 24, 5-8:00 PM – Fun Night at Sheila Troyer’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 31 – Sylvanus Yoder; Apr. 1 – Ella Gautsche; Apr. 2 – Greg King; Apr. 3 – John Sies, Emily Franz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 28-Apr. 3.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
Healing
- Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Michael Eash, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, 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 - Aug. 27, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- College Students – Monica Lederman, Carrie Martin, Chad Miller
- This week pray for Mark Miller. His address is 22946 Mintdale Road, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on his 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.
- Congratulations to Sheldon & Cindy Sharp on the birth of their daughter, Annali Jean Sharp, who was born Mar. 14 in Lewistown Hospital in PA. She weighed 7 lb 6 oz and was 20 in. long. Big brother Jedidiah is very proud of his baby sister!
- In Saraba, Burkina Faso, where there is no church as yet, Mennonite Mission Network workers Donna and Loren Entz are working with the young people in drama. They ask prayer that a drama could be presented to the villagers for Easter.
