Friday, March 30, 2012
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
April 1, 2012
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Phil Wiechart
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture: John 12:12-16
Sermon – “Your King Is Coming”
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 – Lennis & Nancy Troyer and Erv & Phyllis Wickey
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: 270-423-3673Nursery –Glendon & Danielle Miller; Apr. 8 –Dave & Lynette Miller
Jail Service – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance – 03/25/12
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 - $2,989.00 AM attendance –157
Designations - $1,226.75
CALENDAR
Thurs. Apr. 5, 6:00 PM – Maundy Thursday Service
Sun. Apr. 8, 8:30 AM – No “Prayer Time”
Sun. Apr. 8, 9:15 AM – Easter Breakfast
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thurston Woods is hosting a Blood Drive on Apr. 4 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Villa dining room. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling 651-7841. Your support is appreciated.
Are you interested in a bounty of healthy fruits and vegetables you don’t have to grow? Receive a 10 box “subscription” loaded with produce all summer. Proceeds benefit Lake Area Christian School. For more information, contact Nickie Younts or see the display at the back of the church.
Approximately one year ago, the Worship Commission requested that the Sunday school classes be responsible for a monthly fellowship meal or a time to gather for fellowship. We as a Worship Committee thank each of you for your participation. Prior to circulating a schedule for next year, it would be beneficial to know if any group is planning any special events that would include the entire congregation so that we do not plan too many events in one month. If you are planning such an event, please let Gerri Schwartz or one of the Worship Commission members know in the next week or two.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
If you are interested in volunteering to mow the church yard this summer, please talk to one of the trustees – Glenn, Charlie or Matt.
Open Gym at Amigo – Tuesday, Apr. 3 & 10, 7-9:00 PM, $2 per person. These will be the last two dates for open gym this spring. Amigo thanks everyone who came out and participated!
We are planning a Maundy Thursday service on Apr. 5 at 6:00 PM. This will include a light meal, a short meditation, communion and foot washing.
Our Easter morning service on Apr. 8 will begin with breakfast at 9:15 AM and worship service to follow. For the meal, please bring a breakfast dish to pass. There will be no Sunday school that morning.
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan, please contact Beth Miller today. Price per subscription is $39 each for a group of 5 or $37 each for a group of between 6 and 49. Make your check out to Locust Grove and mark it clearly for The Mennonite.
Again “thank you” for your generous support to the WMSC monthly projects. I recently took 5 school kits, 8 blankets, 2 sewing kits, 100 infant kits, 3 comforters, 19 relief kits, 21 sheets, and 3 bags of miscellaneous supplies to The Depot for MCC distribution. My car was loaded! Every item helps make a difference in the world! – Martha Franz for the WMSC women
The JYF is still collecting pop cans as an ongoing fundraiser.
Mark your calendars. The MYF will be doing a haystack supper and auction on Saturday, Apr. 28. Please be thinking about what you could donate. An
MYFer will be asking you soon what you could furnish. Ideas are food items, meals, flowers, furniture, pictures, services, and whatever else you can think of.
Each year the Mennonite colleges – Bethel, Bluffton, EMU, Goshen and Hesston – offer students a grant that matches home congregation contributions dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per year ($500/semester). Locust Grove has a line item in the budget that goes to that fund and in past years has had a special offering for that purpose. This year there will not be a special offering. If you are a high school senior or current college student, are planning to attend one of the Mennonite colleges, and would like to take part in this program, please notify Gerri Schwartz by Apr. 8.
Fully Alive will be singing at Locust Grove on Apr. 15 at 6:00 PM. There will be a time of fellowship after the program so please bring finger foods to share with our guests.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies that in April will go to the Salvation Army.
MYF – Apr. 1 – Winter Youth Jam (afternoon & evening); Apr. 15, 6:00 PM – Fully Alive Concert; Apr. 28 – Haystack Supper & Auction
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 5 – Kurt Franz; Apr. 9 – Bill Wickey; Apr. 11 – Gabe Schrock; Apr. 12 – Richard Tribble
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Apr. 9-15.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – David & Lynette Miller (May), Dillon & Tonya Barrington (June)
- With Rick Prell in Afghanistan – SSG Richard A. Prell, HHC I/125 Inf. Sfat, fob Kunduz, APO AE 09368
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Audra Franz, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Stefanie Patrick, Kim Schwartz, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Bob & Rachael Hochstedler. Their address is 26430 Banker Street Road, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Pastor Gerald Sims, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, and Sylvia Yoder
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 269-489-5041
April 1, 2012
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Phil Wiechart
Offering Prayer/Offering
Sharing Time/Concerns – Bill Beck
Prayer
Greetings
Praise & Worship – Praise Team
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture: John 12:12-16
Sermon – “Your King Is Coming”
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 – Lennis & Nancy Troyer and Erv & Phyllis Wickey
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: 270-423-3673Nursery –Glendon & Danielle Miller; Apr. 8 –Dave & Lynette Miller
Jail Service – Bethel Baptist
Offerings & Attendance – 03/25/12
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 - $2,989.00 AM attendance –157
Designations - $1,226.75
CALENDAR
Thurs. Apr. 5, 6:00 PM – Maundy Thursday Service
Sun. Apr. 8, 8:30 AM – No “Prayer Time”
Sun. Apr. 8, 9:15 AM – Easter Breakfast
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thurston Woods is hosting a Blood Drive on Apr. 4 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Villa dining room. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling 651-7841. Your support is appreciated.
Are you interested in a bounty of healthy fruits and vegetables you don’t have to grow? Receive a 10 box “subscription” loaded with produce all summer. Proceeds benefit Lake Area Christian School. For more information, contact Nickie Younts or see the display at the back of the church.
Approximately one year ago, the Worship Commission requested that the Sunday school classes be responsible for a monthly fellowship meal or a time to gather for fellowship. We as a Worship Committee thank each of you for your participation. Prior to circulating a schedule for next year, it would be beneficial to know if any group is planning any special events that would include the entire congregation so that we do not plan too many events in one month. If you are planning such an event, please let Gerri Schwartz or one of the Worship Commission members know in the next week or two.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
If you are interested in volunteering to mow the church yard this summer, please talk to one of the trustees – Glenn, Charlie or Matt.
Open Gym at Amigo – Tuesday, Apr. 3 & 10, 7-9:00 PM, $2 per person. These will be the last two dates for open gym this spring. Amigo thanks everyone who came out and participated!
We are planning a Maundy Thursday service on Apr. 5 at 6:00 PM. This will include a light meal, a short meditation, communion and foot washing.
Our Easter morning service on Apr. 8 will begin with breakfast at 9:15 AM and worship service to follow. For the meal, please bring a breakfast dish to pass. There will be no Sunday school that morning.
Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. If you are interested in joining the group plan, please contact Beth Miller today. Price per subscription is $39 each for a group of 5 or $37 each for a group of between 6 and 49. Make your check out to Locust Grove and mark it clearly for The Mennonite.
Again “thank you” for your generous support to the WMSC monthly projects. I recently took 5 school kits, 8 blankets, 2 sewing kits, 100 infant kits, 3 comforters, 19 relief kits, 21 sheets, and 3 bags of miscellaneous supplies to The Depot for MCC distribution. My car was loaded! Every item helps make a difference in the world! – Martha Franz for the WMSC women
The JYF is still collecting pop cans as an ongoing fundraiser.
Mark your calendars. The MYF will be doing a haystack supper and auction on Saturday, Apr. 28. Please be thinking about what you could donate. An
MYFer will be asking you soon what you could furnish. Ideas are food items, meals, flowers, furniture, pictures, services, and whatever else you can think of.
Each year the Mennonite colleges – Bethel, Bluffton, EMU, Goshen and Hesston – offer students a grant that matches home congregation contributions dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per year ($500/semester). Locust Grove has a line item in the budget that goes to that fund and in past years has had a special offering for that purpose. This year there will not be a special offering. If you are a high school senior or current college student, are planning to attend one of the Mennonite colleges, and would like to take part in this program, please notify Gerri Schwartz by Apr. 8.
Fully Alive will be singing at Locust Grove on Apr. 15 at 6:00 PM. There will be a time of fellowship after the program so please bring finger foods to share with our guests.
Remember to bring your staple food supplies that in April will go to the Salvation Army.
MYF – Apr. 1 – Winter Youth Jam (afternoon & evening); Apr. 15, 6:00 PM – Fully Alive Concert; Apr. 28 – Haystack Supper & Auction
Birthday Greetings go to: Apr. 5 – Kurt Franz; Apr. 9 – Bill Wickey; Apr. 11 – Gabe Schrock; Apr. 12 – Richard Tribble
Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries Apr. 9-15.
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents – David & Lynette Miller (May), Dillon & Tonya Barrington (June)
- With Rick Prell in Afghanistan – SSG Richard A. Prell, HHC I/125 Inf. Sfat, fob Kunduz, APO AE 09368
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With our college students – Justin Beeker, Candace Eicher, Audra Franz, Kelsey Gautsche, Ashley Hasbrouck, Katrina Hasbrouck, Stefanie Patrick, Kim Schwartz, Courtney Troyer, Nick Troyer, Jason Yoder
- With Bob & Rachael Hochstedler. Their address is 26430 Banker Street Road, Sturgis, MI 49091.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bob Schrock, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Pastor Gerald Sims, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, and Sylvia Yoder
