Friday, March 27, 2009
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
March 29, 2009
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – LeRoy Hochstetler
Call to Worship
Offering/Special Music
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Children’s Story – Audra Franz
Praise & Worship –Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Hebrews 5:5-10
Message – Adam Fellers
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Sending Song
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 – Youth Core
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Edwards Corners
Nursery Staff – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Apr. 5 – Ashley Hasbrouck and Courtney Troyer
Offerings & Attendance – 03/22/09
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $4,691.00 AM attendance – 145
Designations for Building Fund - $560.00
Other designations - $323.44
CALENDAR:
Wed. Apr. 1, 7:00 PM – Cantata practice
Sun. Apr. 5, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Maundy Thursday service is planned for April 9 at 6:00 PM. There will be a light meal followed by communion and foot washing.
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan, or to continue your subscription, please contact Beth Miller by April 5. Subscription rates are $35 per subscription for a group of 6-49. Money for your subscription needs to be paid to Beth by April 5, too.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Sturgis Food Pantry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The women of Shore Mennonite Church invite the women of Locust Grove to their annual Guest Day on Apr. 14 to be held in the fellowship hall of their church. Childcare will be provided. If the weather is bad, the meeting will be cancelled. Talk to Martha Franz if you are interested in carpooling.
Explorers – Mar. 29 - Eat lunch at the church and then swim at Mark & Debbie Schrock's. Parents can pick up their children at 4:00 at the Schrock's.
JYF Events: Mar. 29 – 4:30-7:30pm - Meet at Mark & Debi Schrock's for swimming and games. Supper will be provided.
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 9 – John Eash, Bill Wickey; Apr. 11 – Gabe Schrock; Apr. 12 – Richard Tribble
Anniversary Greetings go to: Apr. 7 – Brian & Teresa Troyer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With MMN workers George & Tobia Veith who request prayer for deep and lasting heart changes in emerging leaders in the Macau Mennonite Church as they participate in ongoing training for personal spiritual growth and to be effective small group leaders.
- With our college students – Candace, Josh and Tim Beck, Krista Beeker, Jayme Bontrager, Clara Mullett, Chris Owsley, Nick Troyer, and Mandy Yoder
- With Jake & Martha Schwartz. Their address is 23641 Findley Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jim Carpenter, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager, Marv Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
March 29, 2009
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – LeRoy Hochstetler
Call to Worship
Offering/Special Music
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Children’s Story – Audra Franz
Praise & Worship –Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Hebrews 5:5-10
Message – Adam Fellers
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
Sending Song
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 – Youth Core
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Edwards Corners
Nursery Staff – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Apr. 5 – Ashley Hasbrouck and Courtney Troyer
Offerings & Attendance – 03/22/09
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $4,691.00 AM attendance – 145
Designations for Building Fund - $560.00
Other designations - $323.44
CALENDAR:
Wed. Apr. 1, 7:00 PM – Cantata practice
Sun. Apr. 5, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Maundy Thursday service is planned for April 9 at 6:00 PM. There will be a light meal followed by communion and foot washing.
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan, or to continue your subscription, please contact Beth Miller by April 5. Subscription rates are $35 per subscription for a group of 6-49. Money for your subscription needs to be paid to Beth by April 5, too.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for the Sturgis Food Pantry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The women of Shore Mennonite Church invite the women of Locust Grove to their annual Guest Day on Apr. 14 to be held in the fellowship hall of their church. Childcare will be provided. If the weather is bad, the meeting will be cancelled. Talk to Martha Franz if you are interested in carpooling.
Explorers – Mar. 29 - Eat lunch at the church and then swim at Mark & Debbie Schrock's. Parents can pick up their children at 4:00 at the Schrock's.
JYF Events: Mar. 29 – 4:30-7:30pm - Meet at Mark & Debi Schrock's for swimming and games. Supper will be provided.
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 9 – John Eash, Bill Wickey; Apr. 11 – Gabe Schrock; Apr. 12 – Richard Tribble
Anniversary Greetings go to: Apr. 7 – Brian & Teresa Troyer
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With MMN workers George & Tobia Veith who request prayer for deep and lasting heart changes in emerging leaders in the Macau Mennonite Church as they participate in ongoing training for personal spiritual growth and to be effective small group leaders.
- With our college students – Candace, Josh and Tim Beck, Krista Beeker, Jayme Bontrager, Clara Mullett, Chris Owsley, Nick Troyer, and Mandy Yoder
- With Jake & Martha Schwartz. Their address is 23641 Findley Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jim Carpenter, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Andrea Yeager, Marv Yoder
