Friday, October 07, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 9, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Sam Eicher
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – James 1:27
Mission to Moldova – Beth Miller, Ramona King & Boris
Cosovan
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
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 – Greg & Brenda Blucker, Dana & Donna Sommers
Elders: Ross Weber, 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 – Word Fellowship
Nursery – Ben & Nickie Younts; Oct. 16 – Clint & Jen Gautsche
Offerings & Attendance – 10/02/11 -
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 503-3800 (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 - $4,779.00 AM attendance – 145
Building Fund Designations - $30.00; Other Designations - $876.57
CALENDAR
Wed. Oct. 12, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Oct. 12, 7:30 PM – Elder Team meeting
Sun. Oct. 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday Connection - Classes begin Oct. 12. Ross Weber will lead a Bible study (Teachings of Jesus). Cathy Fellers will do a Beth Moore study of Esther. Audra Franz will have children grades 1-5. Bill Beck will do Jr. High and TJ & Marty Diller will have MYF.
“Understanding your Options with Medicare in 2011” – Oct. 13 at 6:30 PM at Shore Mennonite Church in Shipshewana. Find out what you need to know about Medicare, what’s covered, the types of supplemental plans offered, and deadlines for enrollment. This is offered by Everence.
You are invited to attend Celebrate Amigo, Oct. 14-16. See the table in the foyer for invitations. Please RSVP by calling 651-2811 by Oct. 11.
“You are invited to join us on a morning trip to Menno Hof in Shipshewana on Oct. 15. We will leave the church at 9:30 AM and arrive about 10:00 AM. You can meet us at the church or at Menno Hof.” ~ Bill Beck
The next WMSC meeting is Oct. 20. Nickie Younts will have devotions and Donna Gautsche is in charge of the kitchen. The project for October is paper products and non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are planning to celebrate on Oct. 23 and will have a carry-in meal in honor of our pastor and his family.
Amigo Centre will be holding their annual Woodcutting Day on Saturday, Oct. 29. Activities will begin at 8:00 AM with brunch served at 10:00 AM. Workers with chainsaws and splitters are needed as well as persons who are willing to stack wood. For more information, call Ross Weber at 651-2811.
Join in the fun of Scrapbooking and/or Quilting at Amigo on Dec. 2-4. Register by calling 651-2811.
Amigo Centre has a lakeside house for sale, and will have an open house for interested people on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 3-5 p.m. More information is available at www.amigocentre.org or by calling Amigo Centre at 651-2811.
Congratulations to Brad & Jayme (Bontrager) Geers on their recent marriage! Their new address is 1507 Burbank Drive, St. Johns, MI 48879. Blessings to you both as you start your life together!
Preliminary gross revenue before expenses for the Michiana Relief Sale is just over $369,000. The breakdown is as follows: Quilts - $98,370; Antique Auctions - $13,539; Food sales - $150,249; Penny Power - $18,000 (plus 3 business who matched with another $18,000); Crafts/10,000 Villages/plants /fabric/garage sale/etc. - $78,826; Men’s Chorus - $2,322; Pre-sale Banquet - $7,700. Thanks you to all who helped in any way!
MYF – Oct. 16, 5:00 PM at Matt & Audra Franz’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 17 – Justin Schwartz, EJ Miller; Oct. 18 – Matt Franz, Rilyn Younts; Oct. 19 – Fran Eichorn; Oct. 20 – Glendon Miller, Rachel Oswald; Oct. 21 – Menno Chupp, Dave Coblentz; Oct. 23 – Marilyn Schwartz, Kalee Schrock
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 19 – Phil & Krista Wiechart
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- Yom Kippur began Friday morning. This is a tremendous opportunity for Israelis to stop and think about the holiness of God and their own sinful condition. As they read their Bible (the Old Testament), pray that the Holy Spirit would open their eyes to know Jesus as Messiah and Savior.
- With our marriages and families
- With engaged couples –Candace Beck & Sam Eicher (Nov. 11, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Edna Carpenter. Her address is 26460 Banker St. Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jill Burgett, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Paul Eichorn, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
October 9, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Sam Eicher
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – James 1:27
Mission to Moldova – Beth Miller, Ramona King & Boris
Cosovan
Responding
Praise & Worship
Sending
Benediction
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 – Greg & Brenda Blucker, Dana & Donna Sommers
Elders: Ross Weber, 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 – Word Fellowship
Nursery – Ben & Nickie Younts; Oct. 16 – Clint & Jen Gautsche
Offerings & Attendance – 10/02/11 -
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 503-3800 (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 - $4,779.00 AM attendance – 145
Building Fund Designations - $30.00; Other Designations - $876.57
CALENDAR
Wed. Oct. 12, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Wed. Oct. 12, 7:30 PM – Elder Team meeting
Sun. Oct. 16, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday Connection - Classes begin Oct. 12. Ross Weber will lead a Bible study (Teachings of Jesus). Cathy Fellers will do a Beth Moore study of Esther. Audra Franz will have children grades 1-5. Bill Beck will do Jr. High and TJ & Marty Diller will have MYF.
“Understanding your Options with Medicare in 2011” – Oct. 13 at 6:30 PM at Shore Mennonite Church in Shipshewana. Find out what you need to know about Medicare, what’s covered, the types of supplemental plans offered, and deadlines for enrollment. This is offered by Everence.
You are invited to attend Celebrate Amigo, Oct. 14-16. See the table in the foyer for invitations. Please RSVP by calling 651-2811 by Oct. 11.
“You are invited to join us on a morning trip to Menno Hof in Shipshewana on Oct. 15. We will leave the church at 9:30 AM and arrive about 10:00 AM. You can meet us at the church or at Menno Hof.” ~ Bill Beck
The next WMSC meeting is Oct. 20. Nickie Younts will have devotions and Donna Gautsche is in charge of the kitchen. The project for October is paper products and non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We are planning to celebrate on Oct. 23 and will have a carry-in meal in honor of our pastor and his family.
Amigo Centre will be holding their annual Woodcutting Day on Saturday, Oct. 29. Activities will begin at 8:00 AM with brunch served at 10:00 AM. Workers with chainsaws and splitters are needed as well as persons who are willing to stack wood. For more information, call Ross Weber at 651-2811.
Join in the fun of Scrapbooking and/or Quilting at Amigo on Dec. 2-4. Register by calling 651-2811.
Amigo Centre has a lakeside house for sale, and will have an open house for interested people on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 3-5 p.m. More information is available at www.amigocentre.org or by calling Amigo Centre at 651-2811.
Congratulations to Brad & Jayme (Bontrager) Geers on their recent marriage! Their new address is 1507 Burbank Drive, St. Johns, MI 48879. Blessings to you both as you start your life together!
Preliminary gross revenue before expenses for the Michiana Relief Sale is just over $369,000. The breakdown is as follows: Quilts - $98,370; Antique Auctions - $13,539; Food sales - $150,249; Penny Power - $18,000 (plus 3 business who matched with another $18,000); Crafts/10,000 Villages/plants /fabric/garage sale/etc. - $78,826; Men’s Chorus - $2,322; Pre-sale Banquet - $7,700. Thanks you to all who helped in any way!
MYF – Oct. 16, 5:00 PM at Matt & Audra Franz’s
Birthday Greetings go to: Oct. 17 – Justin Schwartz, EJ Miller; Oct. 18 – Matt Franz, Rilyn Younts; Oct. 19 – Fran Eichorn; Oct. 20 – Glendon Miller, Rachel Oswald; Oct. 21 – Menno Chupp, Dave Coblentz; Oct. 23 – Marilyn Schwartz, Kalee Schrock
Anniversary Greetings go to: Oct. 19 – Phil & Krista Wiechart
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- Yom Kippur began Friday morning. This is a tremendous opportunity for Israelis to stop and think about the holiness of God and their own sinful condition. As they read their Bible (the Old Testament), pray that the Holy Spirit would open their eyes to know Jesus as Messiah and Savior.
- With our marriages and families
- With engaged couples –Candace Beck & Sam Eicher (Nov. 11, 2011)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Edna Carpenter. Her address is 26460 Banker St. Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, Jill Burgett, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Paul Eichorn, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager
