LGMC Bulletin

 

January 12, 2025

 

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

 

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

 

Call to Worship – TJ Diller

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Sermon – Tyler Hartford

   “There’s a Cost to the Cross” – Luke 14:25-35

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

CALENDAR

Monday, January 13, 6:00 PM – Elder Team meeting

Monday, January 13, 6:00 PM – Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 PM – Women’s Fellowship

Thursday, January 16 – Women’s Mission & Service

Thursday, January 16, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food donations during January will go to the Salvation Army.

The Women’s Mission & Service project for January is bars of soap (not Ivory) for Mennonite Central Committee.  For the meeting Thursday, Louellen Westover is in charge of the kitchen and Rachel Oswald will have devotions.

Daughters of Grace, a women's Bible study: Today is the last day to sign up for this study which will meet Monday nights from January 13 thru February 24, 6-7:30 PM at the church.  Sign up on a Welcome Center kiosk or at LocustGrove.Church/Next-Steps.  See Audra Franz if you have questions.

Ladies Fellowship Movie Night, January 14, 6:00 PM – Wear your PJ’s, bring a comfy chair, snack and a drink.  Popcorn will be provided.  See Kay Large, Rachel Oswald, or Marty Diller if you have questions.

Our MYF is planning a Chili Cook-Off on February 8.  They need more volunteers to enter their favorite chili recipe. They only have 4 at this time.   Former participants and recipes are welcome. The winner will receive a prize.  There will be desserts. Let Angie Litwiller know if you will enter your chili in the contest.

Total number of products collected at the recent Blood Drive was 25. A special thanks go to Martha Franz, Matt Franz and Bill & Janell Lederman for all their help.  And thank you to the MYF for setting up the tables and chairs for the drive.  It is all appreciated!

“I want to thank the Locust Grove Supportive Care Team for all the inspiring information that is sent throughout the year.  I keep Locust Grove in my prayers.”  Your Christian Friend, Merle Yeager

Marilyn Shwartz has new contact information:  269-503-1235;

   maroschwartz52@gmail.com; 65454 Shimmel Road, Sturgis, MI  49091.

 

Nursery – 01/12 – Fellers Family; 01/19 – Jenna Beeker & Heidi Barrington

Birthday Greetings go to:  1/20 – Jenna Beeker; 1/21 – Lyza Oswald, Luke Jorgensen; 1/23 – Clint Gautsche; 01/24 – Drew Litwiller

Anniversary Greetings go to:  There are no anniversaries Jan. 20-26. 

 

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – January 12, 6-8:00 PM – A fun game night at Lake Area Christian School.  January 24-26 – Winter Blitz at Bair Lake Camp.  PLEASE register as soon as possible.  February 2, 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; February 8 – Chili Cook-Off – Please let Angie Litwiller know if you’re interested in entering your chili in the contest. 

Youth Connection – HOME Sports Events – Gavan & Reece Miller – (Sturgis Varsity swimming) 1/14 @6:00 PM; Carter Oswald – (Sturgis JV basketball) 1/27 @5:45 PM

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With our college students – Collin Keeslar, Conner Keeslar, Drew Litwiller, Evan Litwiller, EJ Miller, Taner Patrick, Brooke Troyer

- With the Sheshenia family from Ukraine – Vlad, Jane and daughters Valeriia, Margo & Sofiia.

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Vlad & Jane Sheshenia and their girls – Valaria (15), Margo (12) and Sophia (10).  Their address is 64700 Carpenterson Road, Burr Oak, MI  49030.   

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals:  John Blucker, Dave Bontrager, Gary Large, Lew & Ruby Miller, Richard Oswald, Jim Owsley, Richard Tribble, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.

 

 Offering & Attendance – 01/05/2025             Attendance – 115

General Fund - $3,935.00     Designations - $220.00