Friday, November 11, 2011
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
November 13, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Elder Selection Process – Marilyn Schwartz
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – James 2:14-18
Sermon – “Holding Back?” – Ben Younts
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 & Carolyn Gautsche, Clint & Jen Gautsche
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 – Pilgrim Fellowship and Sturgis Missionary
Nursery – Jenna Beeker; Nov. 20 – Matt & Audra Franz
Offerings & Attendance – 11/06/11
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 - $3,516.14 AM attendance – 189
Designations - $571.50
CALENDAR
Tonight, 5:00 PM – Fellowship Evening
Wed. Nov. 16, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Nov. 17 – WMSC
Fri. & Sat. Nov. 18 & 19 – LACS Bazaar
Sun. Nov. 20, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Everyone is invited for food and fun fellowship tonight at 5:00 PM. Bring finger foods and games to share. Sloppy joes and chips will be provided by the men’s Sunday school class. Come and enjoy the fun Bible quiz and games.
Just a reminder that we are collecting items for the Battle Creek Rescue Mission – paper towels, copy paper, bathroom tissue, and laundry soap.
The birdhouses on the communion table are a reminder of the LACS Bazaar & Auction next weekend. Friday evening from 6-8:00 PM is preview night and also a concert with Schwartz Family Ministries. Events Saturday morning start with breakfast at 7:00 AM.
Congratulations to Sam Eicher and Candace Beck who were married here Friday evening. May God bless your marriage!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Sam & Candace Eicher would like to invite you to an open house on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2-4:00 PM in the fellowship hall to help them celebrate their wedding. They request no gifts.
“More than 60 riders representing 7 states participated in MCC Bike Michiana 2011. Over $16,700 was raised to support the efforts of MCC in Haiti. The ride next year will be Sept. 14-16. We’d enjoy having you ride along! Thank you all for your support.” – Galen & Gerri
Remember to bring your staple food supplies. This month they go to Keystone Place.
New addresses for Sylvanus & Sylvia Yoder: Sylvia is at Miller’s Merry Maner, 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, IN 46761. Sylvanus is at 1001 S 600 W, LaGrange, IN 46761.
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF – Tonight – Game Night at the church
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 22 – Ramona King; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Nov. 21-27.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With Darin King and family in the passing of Darin’s grandmother. She was also Greg King’s aunt. Funeral services were Thursday in Ohio. Our sympathy and prayers go to these families.
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – Brian & Rachel Oswald (January) and David & Lynette Miller (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Rich & Sharon Davidson. Their address is 21882 Mintdale 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, Jill Burgett, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Paul Eichorn, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Sylvia Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
November 13, 2011
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Elder Selection Process – Marilyn Schwartz
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture – James 2:14-18
Sermon – “Holding Back?” – Ben Younts
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 & Carolyn Gautsche, Clint & Jen Gautsche
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 – Pilgrim Fellowship and Sturgis Missionary
Nursery – Jenna Beeker; Nov. 20 – Matt & Audra Franz
Offerings & Attendance – 11/06/11
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 - $3,516.14 AM attendance – 189
Designations - $571.50
CALENDAR
Tonight, 5:00 PM – Fellowship Evening
Wed. Nov. 16, 5:30 PM – Wednesday Connection
Thurs. Nov. 17 – WMSC
Fri. & Sat. Nov. 18 & 19 – LACS Bazaar
Sun. Nov. 20, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Mon. Dec. 19 – Red Cross Blood Drive at Locust Grove
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Everyone is invited for food and fun fellowship tonight at 5:00 PM. Bring finger foods and games to share. Sloppy joes and chips will be provided by the men’s Sunday school class. Come and enjoy the fun Bible quiz and games.
Just a reminder that we are collecting items for the Battle Creek Rescue Mission – paper towels, copy paper, bathroom tissue, and laundry soap.
The birdhouses on the communion table are a reminder of the LACS Bazaar & Auction next weekend. Friday evening from 6-8:00 PM is preview night and also a concert with Schwartz Family Ministries. Events Saturday morning start with breakfast at 7:00 AM.
Congratulations to Sam Eicher and Candace Beck who were married here Friday evening. May God bless your marriage!
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Sam & Candace Eicher would like to invite you to an open house on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2-4:00 PM in the fellowship hall to help them celebrate their wedding. They request no gifts.
“More than 60 riders representing 7 states participated in MCC Bike Michiana 2011. Over $16,700 was raised to support the efforts of MCC in Haiti. The ride next year will be Sept. 14-16. We’d enjoy having you ride along! Thank you all for your support.” – Galen & Gerri
Remember to bring your staple food supplies. This month they go to Keystone Place.
New addresses for Sylvanus & Sylvia Yoder: Sylvia is at Miller’s Merry Maner, 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, IN 46761. Sylvanus is at 1001 S 600 W, LaGrange, IN 46761.
Current address for Rick Prell: SSG Richard A. Prell, 37th ICBT HHC 1/125 Inf., Camp Shelby, MS 39407.
MYF – Tonight – Game Night at the church
Birthday Greetings go to: Nov. 22 – Ramona King; Nov. 25 – Doug Schwartz
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Nov. 21-27.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With Darin King and family in the passing of Darin’s grandmother. She was also Greg King’s aunt. Funeral services were Thursday in Ohio. Our sympathy and prayers go to these families.
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – Brian & Rachel Oswald (January) and David & Lynette Miller (May)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Bill Lederman, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Rich & Sharon Davidson. Their address is 21882 Mintdale 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, Jill Burgett, Jim Carpenter, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Paul Eichorn, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Sylvia Yoder
