Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
January 20, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15 – 10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Scripture Reading – Luke 9:1-6 – Bill Lederman
Prayer with Phil Yoder – Bill Lederman
Hearing God’s Word
Message – “A Lesson in Life” – Phil Yoder
Responding
Praise & Worship –Praise Team
Sharing Time/Concerns – Dana Sommers
Offering – Dana Sommers
Sending
Benediction – Dana Sommers
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. If you haven’t already attended, we would love to have you also join us for Sunday school next Sunday. 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.
Ushers/Greeters – Brian & Rachel Oswald, Rich & Christine Oswald
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
Jail Service – Locust Grove
Nursery Staff – Ben & Nickie Younts; Jan. 27 – Dave & Lynette Miller
Offerings & Attendance – 01/13/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 467-0504
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
General Fund - $3,068.00 Designations - $230.00
AM attendance – 162
CALENDAR:
Today, Noon – Marriage Mentoring Fundraiser Meal
Today, 1:30 PM – Praise Team practice
Today, 2-4:00 PM – Explorers
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Hasbrouck’s
Tues. Jan. 22, 6:30 PM – Women’s Fellowship Bingo Night
Wed. Jan. 23, 5:30 PM – Wed. Connection & Soup/Sandwich
Sun. Jan. 27, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer Chain list – For those of you who signed up for the new prayer chain list, the updated and reorganized list is in your church mailbox today. Please let Beth know if you see any errors.
Either Gerri Schwartz or Stefanie Patrick will be doing blood pressure checks on Jan. 27 from 9-9:15 AM in the fellowship hall.
Women's Fellowship Bingo night is Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Please bring a wrapped white elephant bingo prize. Refreshments are by the Younger Women's SS Class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
We need your vote! Not for the Primary, but for a church financial recommendation on Sunday, Feb. 3. Today during the adult Sunday school hour in the sanctuary, your Building Finance Committee will present a proposal to retain the services of Church Growth Services to direct our Stewardship Campaign for our remodeling project. Bill Walters from CGS will also be presenting the rational and process for our Christ-Centered Stewardship Campaign. You will also receive a short summary of the presentation in your mailboxes today. Any further questions may be directed to your Building Finance Committee.
JYF- Please let a sponsor know if you are planning to attend the hockey game on Saturday, February 2. They need a count to purchase tickets.
Youth Core will be having another roller skate party at the Skate Ranch in Coldwater, on Jan. 27 from 6-8pm. Cost is $3.50 per person. Please join us. This event is for the whole family.
From Grace Christian Fellowship – “Thanks to you and your members for participating in our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The donation of 30 dozen rolls and 5 turkeys was extremely helpful. Without people like you, it wouldn’t have been possible to feed 450 people so successfully. Special thanks to Carol & Galen Eichorn for their helpfulness.”
Mennonite Mission Network has two positions open in their communications department. Information is posted on the west bulletin board.
Rick Prell’s address is: Sgt. Richard A. Prell, Bldg. 56413 C Company, 1-125 INF, Fort Hood, TX 76544. Packages should be sent to Gatesville, TX 76528. This address will also be posted on the west bulletin board. Please remember the Prell family in prayer.
Praise Team Practices: Jan. 20 at 1:30 PM, Feb. 13, Feb. 24 at 4:00 PM; Mar. 5, Mar. 16 at 4:00 PM
Explorers Events: Today, Jan. 20 - Activities at the church from 2- 4:00 PM. Bring any games and a snack. Drinks will be provided.
JYF Events:
- Feb. 2 - K-Wings Hockey game- Feb. 29 - Tobogganing at Pokagon State Park
Youth Core:
- Tonight, 5-8:00 PM - Fun Night at Hasbrouck's
- Jan. 27, 6-8:00 PM – Skate party at the Skate Ranch in Coldwater
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 28 – Kevin Yeager; Jan. 29 – Rich Oswald, Cheryl Mast; 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
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our engaged couple – Matt Franz & Audra Booth – March 22, 2008
- With all our college students – Jayme Bontrager, Karis Eicher, Clara Mullett
- With Dave & Bertha Bontrager. Their address is 617 Jean Street, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- With Tim Foley who has joined MMN’s International Ministries team as the new director for Europe. Tim is Irish, currently living with his family in Northern Ireland and has been associated with Mennonite ministries in the United Kingdom for many years.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Joe Eicher, the Hibbert Family, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
January 20, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15 – 10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements/Prayer – Bill Lederman
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Scripture Reading – Luke 9:1-6 – Bill Lederman
Prayer with Phil Yoder – Bill Lederman
Hearing God’s Word
Message – “A Lesson in Life” – Phil Yoder
Responding
Praise & Worship –Praise Team
Sharing Time/Concerns – Dana Sommers
Offering – Dana Sommers
Sending
Benediction – Dana Sommers
Welcome to Locust Grove! We’re glad to have you join us for our time of worship together. If you haven’t already attended, we would love to have you also join us for Sunday school next Sunday. 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.
Ushers/Greeters – Brian & Rachel Oswald, Rich & Christine Oswald
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, Adam Fellers, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
Jail Service – Locust Grove
Nursery Staff – Ben & Nickie Younts; Jan. 27 – Dave & Lynette Miller
Offerings & Attendance – 01/13/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Pastors of Nurture: Jim & Faith Carpenter, 467-0504
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
General Fund - $3,068.00 Designations - $230.00
AM attendance – 162
CALENDAR:
Today, Noon – Marriage Mentoring Fundraiser Meal
Today, 1:30 PM – Praise Team practice
Today, 2-4:00 PM – Explorers
Today, 5-8:00 PM – Youth Core Fun Night at Hasbrouck’s
Tues. Jan. 22, 6:30 PM – Women’s Fellowship Bingo Night
Wed. Jan. 23, 5:30 PM – Wed. Connection & Soup/Sandwich
Sun. Jan. 27, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer Chain list – For those of you who signed up for the new prayer chain list, the updated and reorganized list is in your church mailbox today. Please let Beth know if you see any errors.
Either Gerri Schwartz or Stefanie Patrick will be doing blood pressure checks on Jan. 27 from 9-9:15 AM in the fellowship hall.
Women's Fellowship Bingo night is Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Please bring a wrapped white elephant bingo prize. Refreshments are by the Younger Women's SS Class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
We need your vote! Not for the Primary, but for a church financial recommendation on Sunday, Feb. 3. Today during the adult Sunday school hour in the sanctuary, your Building Finance Committee will present a proposal to retain the services of Church Growth Services to direct our Stewardship Campaign for our remodeling project. Bill Walters from CGS will also be presenting the rational and process for our Christ-Centered Stewardship Campaign. You will also receive a short summary of the presentation in your mailboxes today. Any further questions may be directed to your Building Finance Committee.
JYF- Please let a sponsor know if you are planning to attend the hockey game on Saturday, February 2. They need a count to purchase tickets.
Youth Core will be having another roller skate party at the Skate Ranch in Coldwater, on Jan. 27 from 6-8pm. Cost is $3.50 per person. Please join us. This event is for the whole family.
From Grace Christian Fellowship – “Thanks to you and your members for participating in our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The donation of 30 dozen rolls and 5 turkeys was extremely helpful. Without people like you, it wouldn’t have been possible to feed 450 people so successfully. Special thanks to Carol & Galen Eichorn for their helpfulness.”
Mennonite Mission Network has two positions open in their communications department. Information is posted on the west bulletin board.
Rick Prell’s address is: Sgt. Richard A. Prell, Bldg. 56413 C Company, 1-125 INF, Fort Hood, TX 76544. Packages should be sent to Gatesville, TX 76528. This address will also be posted on the west bulletin board. Please remember the Prell family in prayer.
Praise Team Practices: Jan. 20 at 1:30 PM, Feb. 13, Feb. 24 at 4:00 PM; Mar. 5, Mar. 16 at 4:00 PM
Explorers Events: Today, Jan. 20 - Activities at the church from 2- 4:00 PM. Bring any games and a snack. Drinks will be provided.
JYF Events:
- Feb. 2 - K-Wings Hockey game- Feb. 29 - Tobogganing at Pokagon State Park
Youth Core:
- Tonight, 5-8:00 PM - Fun Night at Hasbrouck's
- Jan. 27, 6-8:00 PM – Skate party at the Skate Ranch in Coldwater
Birthday Greetings go to: Jan. 28 – Kevin Yeager; Jan. 29 – Rich Oswald, Cheryl Mast; 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
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our engaged couple – Matt Franz & Audra Booth – March 22, 2008
- With all our college students – Jayme Bontrager, Karis Eicher, Clara Mullett
- With Dave & Bertha Bontrager. Their address is 617 Jean Street, Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our Missionaries - The Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- With Tim Foley who has joined MMN’s International Ministries team as the new director for Europe. Tim is Irish, currently living with his family in Northern Ireland and has been associated with Mennonite ministries in the United Kingdom for many years.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Joe Eicher, the Hibbert Family, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager.
