Friday, February 26, 2010
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
February 28, 2010
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Adam Fellers
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Commissioning Prayer for MDS Workers
Scripture – Exodus 20:1-21
Sermon – “The Lord Said to Moses…”
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 – Glenn & Beth Miller and grandchildren
Nursery – Today – Matt & Audra Franz; Mar. 7 – Clint & Jen Gautsche
Elders: Ben Younts, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Adam Fellers, Dana Sommers
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.us
Email: office@lgrove.org
Fax: 270-423-3673Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 02/21/10
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108 (cell),
651-2313 (home), pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $2,022.00 AM attendance – 134
Designations for Building Fund - $465.00
Other designations - $220.00
CALENDAR:
Wed. Mar. 3, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Mar. 4, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Martha Franz’s
Sun. Mar. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vote Results - The vote on the bridge loan proposal passed and all nominations for the elder selection were approved.
Needed: Volunteers for greeters/ushers for the month of April.
Craft Club will be Mar. 4 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s.
Scrapbooking at Magic Moments in Sturgis will be on Friday, Mar. 5. Come whenever you can and stay till 11:00 PM. Cost is $5. Reserve your spot by calling 659-4300. See Pam Keeslar if you have questions.
The updated Information Line is in your mailboxes today. Please let the church office know of any needed corrections.
“Thanks for your prayers and financial gift! This MDS trip to New Orleans was once again rich in experiences and blessings! The crew I was a part of worked on a home in the Lower 9th Ward. It was exciting to see progress being made to rebuild that area, yet there is still much work to be done!” ~ Cheryl Mast
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Thank you from the WMSC. With your help, 30 Relief Kits and 74 flat sheets were collected for distribution through MCC.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for Keystone Place.
The WMSC will be hosting an all-church knotting party here at the church on Mar. 18 from 1-8:00 PM. The project is blankets for MCC.
The trustees (Mark, Dennis or Glenn) are looking for one or two people to commit to mowing the church yard. It would involve two or three hours each week.
The JYF is having an ongoing pop can drive. Please bring your returnable cans to the church to help with funds for their upcoming events.
The JYF will be going to the Winter Jam Concert in Grand Rapids on Mar. 25. This is a huge concert with multiple artists including Newsboys, Third Day, and Newsong for only $10. If you are interested in attending with us, please let Eva or Katrina know.
Explorers – (3rd-5th Grades) – Mar. 14, Noon-4:00 PM – Lunch & Rollerskating; Apr. 18 - Geocaching
JYF – Today, 1:45-7:30 PM – Hockey game and pre-skate; Mar. 25 – Winter Jam Concert
MYF – Today, 5-7:00 PM @ Greg & Brenda Blucker’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 9 – Delila Chupp; Mar. 10 – Marie Fisher; Mar. 12 – LeRoy Hochstetler; Mar. 14 – Scott Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 8-14.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Diane Green in Haiti - c/o International Faith Missions, 6500 Brown Rd., Jonesville, MI 49250. Email - dd-green@live.com
- With our college students: Ashley Hasbrouck, Justin Beeker, Krista Beeker, Nick Troyer, Chris Owsley, Michele Kerschner & Bill Lederman
- With Galen & Carol Eichorn. Their address is 64990 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, John & Erma Eash, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Marv Yoder
1 Cor. 11:1 – “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
1 John 2:6 – “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
February 28, 2010
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Adam Fellers
Call to Worship
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Commissioning Prayer for MDS Workers
Scripture – Exodus 20:1-21
Sermon – “The Lord Said to Moses…”
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 – Glenn & Beth Miller and grandchildren
Nursery – Today – Matt & Audra Franz; Mar. 7 – Clint & Jen Gautsche
Elders: Ben Younts, chair; LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Adam Fellers, Dana Sommers
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.us
Email: office@lgrove.org
Fax: 270-423-3673Jail Service – Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 02/21/10
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108 (cell),
651-2313 (home), pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $2,022.00 AM attendance – 134
Designations for Building Fund - $465.00
Other designations - $220.00
CALENDAR:
Wed. Mar. 3, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Mar. 4, 7:00 PM – Craft Club at Martha Franz’s
Sun. Mar. 7, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vote Results - The vote on the bridge loan proposal passed and all nominations for the elder selection were approved.
Needed: Volunteers for greeters/ushers for the month of April.
Craft Club will be Mar. 4 at 7:00 PM at Martha Franz’s.
Scrapbooking at Magic Moments in Sturgis will be on Friday, Mar. 5. Come whenever you can and stay till 11:00 PM. Cost is $5. Reserve your spot by calling 659-4300. See Pam Keeslar if you have questions.
The updated Information Line is in your mailboxes today. Please let the church office know of any needed corrections.
“Thanks for your prayers and financial gift! This MDS trip to New Orleans was once again rich in experiences and blessings! The crew I was a part of worked on a home in the Lower 9th Ward. It was exciting to see progress being made to rebuild that area, yet there is still much work to be done!” ~ Cheryl Mast
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Thank you from the WMSC. With your help, 30 Relief Kits and 74 flat sheets were collected for distribution through MCC.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies next Sunday for Keystone Place.
The WMSC will be hosting an all-church knotting party here at the church on Mar. 18 from 1-8:00 PM. The project is blankets for MCC.
The trustees (Mark, Dennis or Glenn) are looking for one or two people to commit to mowing the church yard. It would involve two or three hours each week.
The JYF is having an ongoing pop can drive. Please bring your returnable cans to the church to help with funds for their upcoming events.
The JYF will be going to the Winter Jam Concert in Grand Rapids on Mar. 25. This is a huge concert with multiple artists including Newsboys, Third Day, and Newsong for only $10. If you are interested in attending with us, please let Eva or Katrina know.
Explorers – (3rd-5th Grades) – Mar. 14, Noon-4:00 PM – Lunch & Rollerskating; Apr. 18 - Geocaching
JYF – Today, 1:45-7:30 PM – Hockey game and pre-skate; Mar. 25 – Winter Jam Concert
MYF – Today, 5-7:00 PM @ Greg & Brenda Blucker’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Mar. 9 – Delila Chupp; Mar. 10 – Marie Fisher; Mar. 12 – LeRoy Hochstetler; Mar. 14 – Scott Bontrager
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Mar. 8-14.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Diane Green in Haiti - c/o International Faith Missions, 6500 Brown Rd., Jonesville, MI 49250. Email - dd-green@live.com
- With our college students: Ashley Hasbrouck, Justin Beeker, Krista Beeker, Nick Troyer, Chris Owsley, Michele Kerschner & Bill Lederman
- With Galen & Carol Eichorn. Their address is 64990 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, John & Erma Eash, Destiny Peshina-Higdon, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Marv Yoder
1 Cor. 11:1 – “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
1 John 2:6 – “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”
