LGMC Bulletin

 

August 16, 2026

 

 

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

 

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

 

Call to Worship – Dave Peterson

Praise –Praise Team

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “The Faithful Finish Well” – Genesis 23-25:8

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 

 

CALENDAR

Today, August 16, 5-7:00 PM – Loved 1^st Fish Fry @Riegsecker’s

Sunday, August 23, 6:00 PM - Congregational Meeting

Sunday, August 30, Noon – Church Picnic

 

 

 

Offering & Attendance – 08/09/2026             Attendance –130

General Fund - $6,060.00     Designations - $1,600.00

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Women’s Mission & Service project for August is school kits for Mennonite Central Committee.

We will be having a congregational meeting on Sunday, August 23 at 6:00 PM.  Agendas for the meeting as well as the proposed church budget for 2027-27 are in your church mailbox.

Volunteers are needed for the next Blood Drive on August 31.  A sign-up sheet is at the welcome center.

“Loved First” will be having a Drive-Through Fish Fry today, August 16^th at Riegsecker’s Barn from 5-7pm. Cost will be donation. Spread the word!

Sunday School Updates:  1. The Journey class which meets in the lower level has started a study of John by Tony Evans. 2. The women’s class which meets in the fellowship hall is starting a study of Psalms.  You can join any Sunday School class at any time.

There have been questions asked about whether or not the janitor adds water to the hand soap dispensers in the ladies’ bathrooms.  She DOES NOT add water.  We purchase Soft Soap liquid soap to use.  If you have any questions, please talk to Beth in the church office.

 

Mowing – Week of August 16 –Lennis Troyer; Week of August 23 – Richard Hochstetler

Nursery – Today – Chris & Ellyn Oswald; 8/23 – Karen & Molly Peterson  

Birthday Greetings go to: 08/25 – Phil Furney; 08/26 – Laura Schwartz; 08/27 – Jackson Mockler; 08/28 – Greg Gautsche; 08/30 – Laura & Jeb Kimble

Anniversary Greetings go to: 08/25 – Darian & Christen Kirby; 08/27 – Clint & Jenn Gautsche; 08/29 – Michael & Amanda Hughes

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) –

 

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Matt & Katie Holden and family in the recent death of Katie’s grandmother.  May God give them peace and comfort.

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Jeff & Molly Peterson and their family – Eva (2) and baby (due this fall).  Their address is 26478 Banker Street, Sturgis, MI 49091.

- With our friends in Israel.

- We seek God’s provision and care for these individuals: Ann Araujo, Fran Eichorn, Gary Large, Cyndi Murray, Richard Oswald, Steve Riegsecker, Gabe Schrock, Richard Tribble, Ed Wickey, Ed Wilcox, Merle Yeager and Betty Yoder.