Sunday, October 23, 2005
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
October 23, 2005
Fellowship in Classrooms – 9:15 AM
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Abram Follows God’s Direction . . . Proverbs 3:5-6
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Praise Team
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Greg Blucker
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Genesis 12:1-8 – Greg Blucker
Prayer – Greg Blucker
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Ramona King
Responding
Care Updates – John Troyer
Offering/Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise 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.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Menno & Delila Chupp; Marvin & Betty Yoder
Nursery Staff – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Oct. 30 – Jayme Bontrager and Kelsey Gautsche
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Dana Sommers
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
Jail Service – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance – 10/16/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
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, 467-0504
General Fund - $2,133.00
AM attendance - 165
Sunday School – 142; Visitors - 1
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
Tonight, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Mon. Oct. 24, 6:30 PM – Baby Shower for Danielle & EJ Miller
Wed. Oct. 26, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sat. Oct. 29, 4:00 PM – Youth Core to set up for auction
Sat. Oct. 29, 6:00 PM – Youth Core Fundraiser Auction
Sun. Oct. 30, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Danielle and EJ Miller on Monday, October 24 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
October 19-November 16 - Wednesday Connection - 5:30 PM - Soup & Sandwiches; 6:30 PM - Beth Moore classes on the Fruits of Spirit by Cathy Fellers, Bible Study of the book of Mark by Ross Weber, Marriage Enrichment class by Sam & Mattie Miller and Bill & Louanne Younts, Prayer Group by Jim Carpenter, and Youth Core by Adam Fellers. Donna Gautsche (1st-5th grades) and Ramona King (4-5 year olds) will be starting Bible Memory. Shelly Kindig will be with those under 4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Stewardship Commission – Please meet this morning by the piano right after the worship service.
There will be a Pastor Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 9-9:30 AM. Please make plans to attend. Food slips are still available on the library counter.
More Baby Announcements – Glendon & Danielle Miller are proud to announce the early arrival of little Edward Jaden Finch (EJ) on Oct. 17 (4 weeks early). He weighed 6 lb. 5 oz. and was 20 in. long. EJ is named after his great-grandfather, Edward Finch. Proud grandparents are Glenn & Beth Miller and Bob & Karen Curey. May the Lord bless this family.
- Ben & Nickie Younts are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Rilyn Hope, who was born on Oct. 18. She weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and was 19 in. long. Big sisters Avian and Mayli are ready to “help” with their baby sister. Proud grandparents are Bill & Louanne Younts. Blessings to this family, too!
The two roses at the front of the church this morning are to announce and welcome our two new arrivals.
Explorers – Check the west bulletin board for pictures of your Fall Party.
The Women’s Fellowship bus trip will be Saturday, May 20. There is a sign up sheet on the library counter. Please sign up to go by Dec. 5. Give a $15 deposit to Fran Eichorn when you sign up. The total cost will be $80-$88. After Nov. 1 you may have your friends sign up.
From Anna Stauffer – “Since I can’t see straight and until my vision improves, I will not give any greeting cards to all of you great people. I cannot read the names on the mailboxes and I don’t want to carry a magnifying glass with me. Seems all at once my eyes went from bad to worse. I just hope I can drive to church. So I want to thank all of you for being there for me all these years. I’ve really been blessed. Love you all.”
November 6 is the next “Guess Who is Coming to Supper”. Please mark your calendars and turn in your forms. If you have questions, please talk with Sheila Troyer. The evening will be filled with lots of fun and good food!
Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour next weekend.
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 31 – Ellen Oswald; Nov. 1 – Louanne Younts; Nov. 3 – Delmar Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Oct. 31-Nov. 6.
YOUTH CORE –
Wed. Oct. 19 & 26, 5:30-7:30 PM - Wed. Connection with Adam
Sun. Oct. 23, 5-8 PM - Fun Night at Sheila’s
Sat. Oct. 29, 4:00 PM – set up for Fundraising auction/meal
Sat. Oct. 29, 6:00 PM – Fundraising Auction and Meal
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
“Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored”
“May your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven”
-In our marriages and families
-In the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Lindsay Miller, Chris Owsley, Gerri Schwartz
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Terry & Alesia Walls. Their address is 55733 Driftwood Drive, Colon, MI 49040. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With the Mennonite VS local leaders conference as representatives from 20 Mennonite Church USA congregations gather in Baltimore Oct. 27-30 to discern how their local MVS units can help them reach their communities.
“Give us today our daily bread”
- We seek your provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John Eash, Michael Eash, Joe Eicher, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, and Sylvanus Yoder
“Forgive us our sins as we also freely forgive others”
“Keep us from sinning, and protect us from the evil one.”
“Yours is the kingdom, power and glory, forever. Amen”
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
October 23, 2005
Fellowship in Classrooms – 9:15 AM
Sunday school – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Guiding Theme
Abram Follows God’s Direction . . . Proverbs 3:5-6
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Praise Team
Praise Songs—Praise Team
Words of Worship – Greg Blucker
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading –Genesis 12:1-8 – Greg Blucker
Prayer – Greg Blucker
Message – John Troyer
Children’s Story – Ramona King
Responding
Care Updates – John Troyer
Offering/Introduction to Ministry Time – John Troyer
Praise Songs – Praise 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.
Today’s Greeters & Ushers – Menno & Delila Chupp; Marvin & Betty Yoder
Nursery Staff – Corey & Pam Keeslar; Oct. 30 – Jayme Bontrager and Kelsey Gautsche
Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Marv Schwartz, Dana Sommers
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
Jail Service – Pilgrim Fellowship/Sturgis Missionary
Offerings & Attendance – 10/16/2005 ~ Thank you for your generosity.
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, 467-0504
General Fund - $2,133.00
AM attendance - 165
Sunday School – 142; Visitors - 1
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
Tonight, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core at Sheila Troyer’s
Mon. Oct. 24, 6:30 PM – Baby Shower for Danielle & EJ Miller
Wed. Oct. 26, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Sat. Oct. 29, 4:00 PM – Youth Core to set up for auction
Sat. Oct. 29, 6:00 PM – Youth Core Fundraiser Auction
Sun. Oct. 30, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Danielle and EJ Miller on Monday, October 24 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.
October 19-November 16 - Wednesday Connection - 5:30 PM - Soup & Sandwiches; 6:30 PM - Beth Moore classes on the Fruits of Spirit by Cathy Fellers, Bible Study of the book of Mark by Ross Weber, Marriage Enrichment class by Sam & Mattie Miller and Bill & Louanne Younts, Prayer Group by Jim Carpenter, and Youth Core by Adam Fellers. Donna Gautsche (1st-5th grades) and Ramona King (4-5 year olds) will be starting Bible Memory. Shelly Kindig will be with those under 4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Stewardship Commission – Please meet this morning by the piano right after the worship service.
There will be a Pastor Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 9-9:30 AM. Please make plans to attend. Food slips are still available on the library counter.
More Baby Announcements – Glendon & Danielle Miller are proud to announce the early arrival of little Edward Jaden Finch (EJ) on Oct. 17 (4 weeks early). He weighed 6 lb. 5 oz. and was 20 in. long. EJ is named after his great-grandfather, Edward Finch. Proud grandparents are Glenn & Beth Miller and Bob & Karen Curey. May the Lord bless this family.
- Ben & Nickie Younts are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Rilyn Hope, who was born on Oct. 18. She weighed 6 lb. 9 oz. and was 19 in. long. Big sisters Avian and Mayli are ready to “help” with their baby sister. Proud grandparents are Bill & Louanne Younts. Blessings to this family, too!
The two roses at the front of the church this morning are to announce and welcome our two new arrivals.
Explorers – Check the west bulletin board for pictures of your Fall Party.
The Women’s Fellowship bus trip will be Saturday, May 20. There is a sign up sheet on the library counter. Please sign up to go by Dec. 5. Give a $15 deposit to Fran Eichorn when you sign up. The total cost will be $80-$88. After Nov. 1 you may have your friends sign up.
From Anna Stauffer – “Since I can’t see straight and until my vision improves, I will not give any greeting cards to all of you great people. I cannot read the names on the mailboxes and I don’t want to carry a magnifying glass with me. Seems all at once my eyes went from bad to worse. I just hope I can drive to church. So I want to thank all of you for being there for me all these years. I’ve really been blessed. Love you all.”
November 6 is the next “Guess Who is Coming to Supper”. Please mark your calendars and turn in your forms. If you have questions, please talk with Sheila Troyer. The evening will be filled with lots of fun and good food!
Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour next weekend.
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 31 – Ellen Oswald; Nov. 1 – Louanne Younts; Nov. 3 – Delmar Gautsche
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Oct. 31-Nov. 6.
YOUTH CORE –
Wed. Oct. 19 & 26, 5:30-7:30 PM - Wed. Connection with Adam
Sun. Oct. 23, 5-8 PM - Fun Night at Sheila’s
Sat. Oct. 29, 4:00 PM – set up for Fundraising auction/meal
Sat. Oct. 29, 6:00 PM – Fundraising Auction and Meal
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
“Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored”
“May your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven”
-In our marriages and families
-In the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Lindsay Miller, Chris Owsley, Gerri Schwartz
- With our engaged couples – Brian Oswald & Rachel Nafziger – Nov. 12, 2005; Angela Bogen & Ben West – Apr. 8, 2006
- With Terry & Alesia Walls. Their address is 55733 Driftwood Drive, Colon, MI 49040. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their fundraising for their mission work in Alaska.
- With the Mennonite VS local leaders conference as representatives from 20 Mennonite Church USA congregations gather in Baltimore Oct. 27-30 to discern how their local MVS units can help them reach their communities.
“Give us today our daily bread”
- We seek your provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John Eash, Michael Eash, Joe Eicher, Cathy Fellers, Emily Franz, Deb Julien, Bill Kerschner, Angie Litwiller, Ellen Oswald, Connie Pagels, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Florence Wickey, and Sylvanus Yoder
“Forgive us our sins as we also freely forgive others”
“Keep us from sinning, and protect us from the evil one.”
“Yours is the kingdom, power and glory, forever. Amen”
