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Friday, February 12, 2016

Locust Grove bulletin for Feb. 7, 2016 

February 7, 2016

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Bill Lederman
            Call to Worship
            Offering Prayer/Offering
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Brian Oswald
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting Time
            Children’s Story – TJ Diller
            Praise & Worship - Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
             Sermon – “Unveiled Faces” – Ross Weber  

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction
            Sending Song


Text Box: 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 – Bill Miller’s Sunday School Class
Text Box: Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Bill Lederman, Brian Oswald
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery – Brian & Rachel Oswald; Feb. 14 – Avian & Mayleen Younts
Jail Service Calvary Chapel
Offerings & Attendance – 01/31/16  
Text Box: Ministers:  All who are 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 - $3,392.61                        Attendance – 150
      Designations – $205.00    
           
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 PMWomen’s Fellowship at Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee in Sturgis
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 5:30 PMWednesday Connection

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remember to bring your food donations that will go to the Keystone Place.
The next Women’s Fellowship will be Feb. 9 at Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Company in Sturgis.  We will meet at 6:30 PM for coffee, tea, chocolate, or what ever.  Invite friends for fellowship!
Pastor Bill will be on vacation Feb. 2-19.  If you have any pastoral needs during that time, please contact an Elder.
Bill Miller’s Sunday school class is sponsoring a fellowship evening on Feb. 28 at 6:00 PM.  There will be a Talent Show, so start practicing!
All ladies are invited to a non-denominational Bible study starting March 2 through May 18 from 6:15-8:30 PM at the Sturgis Wesleyan Church, 907 N. Nottawa, Sturgis.  They will be using the Beth Moore study “Believing God”.  Pre-registration and $20 book fee required by Feb. 9.  Contact Sue at 651-4960 or Betsy at 651-1605.


ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
The WMSC project for February is cotton fabric by the yard for MCC.  This needs to be in 2 yard pieces or larger.
Marion Mennonite Church is hosting “The Art of Marriage”.  This is a 6 session video event starting Feb. 20.  Cost is $25 per couple.  More information is on the console by the library.
On February 28 we will have a presentation during the morning service by a representative of The Gideons.  A special offering will be collected.
Locust Grove will be hosting Fully Alive on Mar. 6 at 6:00 PM.  This is a music and drama group from Youth for Christ.  They will be doing a program of music and skits and there will be a time for fellowship and snacks after.  Please come and bring finger foods to share.
Ruben & Idella Chupp will be leading a trip to Israel with TourMagination on Oct. 10-18.  They invite you to join them as they visit Old and New Testament sites.  Brochures and more information are on the console by the library.
The Everence Sharing Funds provided $500.00 in matching funds to support special needs in our church in 2015.  Marjana Tribble serves as the Everence advocate for our congregation.  Please contact her for more information.

MYF –
JYF – Feb. 10, 6:30 PM – Zack Attack; Feb. 12 to 9:00 PM, Feb. 13 – Ignition Conference at Grace Christian Fellowship

Birthday Greetings go to:  There are no birthdays Feb. 15-21.
Anniversary Greetings go to:  There are no anniversaries Feb. 15-21. 

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents Darin & Rachel King (February); Matt & Heather Farrand (February)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Youth Pastor Search Committee – Joel Lederman (chair), Adam Fellers, Marilyn Schwartz, Brian E. Troyer, and Nickie Younts
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Jenna Beeker, Sierra Eichorn, Tangi Gautsche, Christen Kahila, Cody Litwiller and Justin Schwartz
- With Darin & Rachel King and Baby King.  Their address is 515 Cottage Street, Sturgis, MI  49091.    
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.      
- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey



Locust Grove bulletin for Feb. 14, 2016 

February 14, 2016

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM

Welcome and Opening
            Welcome/Announcements – Bill Lederman
            Call to Worship
            Offering Prayer/Offering
            Sharing/Prayer Concerns – Adam Fellers
            Congregational Prayer
            Greeting Time
            Praise & Worship - Praise Team

Hearing God’s Word
            Scripture – Luke 4:1-13
             Sermon – “Passing the Temptation Test” – Ross Weber  

Responding
            Praise & Worship

Sending
            Benediction
            Sending Song



Text Box: 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 – Bill Miller’s Sunday School Class
Text Box: Elders: Rich Oswald, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Bill Lederman, Brian Oswald
Website: 
Email:  office@lgrove.org
Fax:  270-423-3673
Nursery – Avian & Mayleen Younts; Feb. 21 – Kalee Schrock
Jail Service – To be announced
Offerings & Attendance – 02/07/16  
Text Box: Ministers:  All who are 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 - $3,423.00                        Attendance – 151
      Designations – $163.36    
           
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 5:30 PMWednesday Connection
Thursday, Feb. 18 - WMSC

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remember to bring your food donations that will go to the Keystone Place.
Pastor Bill will be on vacation Feb. 2-19.  If you have any pastoral needs during that time, please contact an Elder.
Bill Miller’s Sunday school class is sponsoring a fellowship evening/talent show on Feb. 28 at 6:00 PM.  Please bring finger food for after the talent show.
All ladies are invited to a non-denominational Bible study starting March 2 through May 18 from 6:15-8:30 PM at the Sturgis Wesleyan Church, 907 N. Nottawa, Sturgis.  They will be using the Beth Moore study “Believing God”.  Pre-registration and $20 book fee required by Feb. 9.  Contact Sue at 651-4960 or Betsy at 651-1605.
Nickie Younts will have devotions for the WMSC meeting this Thursday and Faith Carpenter is in charge of the kitchen.  The project for February is cotton fabric by the yard for MCC.  This needs to be in 2 yard pieces or larger.
On February 28 we will have a presentation during the morning service by a representative of The Gideons.  A special offering will be collected.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
Locust Grove will be hosting Fully Alive on Mar. 6 at 6:00 PM.  This is a music and drama group from Youth for Christ.  They will be doing a program of music and skits and there will be a time for fellowship and snacks after.  Please come and bring finger foods to share.
Louanne Younts will be leading a “Coffee & Canvas” night here at the church for Women’s Fellowship on Tuesday, Mar. 15 at 6:00 PM.  There is a sign up list on the console in the fellowship hall for 20 women only (age 18 and older).  This painting project will take at least 2 hours to complete.  A $10 donation is due that evening for your supplies.  You will also need to bring an apron.  If there are questions, feel free to contact any of the committee members or Louanne Younts.
Ruben & Idella Chupp will be leading a trip to Israel with TourMagination on Oct. 10-18.  They invite you to join them as they visit Old and New Testament sites.  Brochures and more information are on the console by the library.

MYFFeb. 20 - K Wings game.  Meet at the church at 4:30 PM.
JYF – Feb. 17, 6:30 PM – The Centurion

Birthday Greetings go to:  Feb. 22 – Chloe Patrick, Ellyn Oswald; Feb. 23 – Keturah Younts; Feb. 24 – Matthew Geers; Feb. 25 – Donna Schrock; Feb. 26 – Jayme Geers; Feb. 28 – Hezir Araujo
Anniversary Greetings go to:  There are no anniversaries Feb. 22-28. 

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With expectant parents Darin & Rachel King (February); Matt & Heather Farrand (February)
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With the Youth Pastor Search Committee – Joel Lederman (chair), Adam Fellers, Marilyn Schwartz, Brian E. Troyer, and Nickie Younts
- With our college students – Candace Beck, Jenna Beeker, Sierra Eichorn, Tangi Gautsche, Christen Kahila, Cody Litwiller and Justin Schwartz
- With Greg & Ramona King and their daughter Jenny (41).  Their address is 62640 Middle Colon Road, Burr Oak, MI  49030.    
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.      
- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  Evelyn Blucker, Dave Coblentz, Erma Eash, Bill Kerschner, Mary E. Miller, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, and Florence Wickey



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