LGMC Bulletin

 

September 13, 2026

 

 

Sunday School – 9:15 AM

 

Worship Gathering – 10:30 AM

 

Call to Worship – Liz Yoder

Praise –Praise Team

Moment in Mission – Auda Franz

Prayer – Matthew Yoder

Morning Message – Matthew Yoder

   “The Deceiver Gets Deceived” – Genesis 29:1-30:24

Praise – Praise Team

Benediction – Matthew Yoder

 

 

CALENDAR

Today, September 13, Noon – Parents meeting with Youth leaders

Today, September 13, 6-8:00 PM – Youth Group at the church

Thursday, September 17, 5:15 PM – Praise Team practice

 

 

Offering & Attendance – 09/06/2026             Attendance –149

General Fund - $2,035.00       Designations - $1,000.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

The Discipleship Ministry Team is seeking a leader for the Young Adult group.  If interested, please contact Louellen Westover.

Please make sure to fill out a Worship Ministry interest sheet if you would like to sing, play an instrument, work with the sound, slides or video.  We are also looking for help with decorating the church and starting a prayer team.  The interest sheets are located on the Welcome Center or in your mailbox.  Please place completed forms in Matt & Liz Yoder’s mailbox.

“Loved First” will be hosting a Pickleball tournament on October 10 at Picklehaus in Middlebury from 1-5:00 PM.  This will be mixed doubles with 3 age brackets.  A sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center.  Gift certificates and pies from Essenhaus will be given as prizes.  If you have questions, see Eva Beeker, Ramona King, Phiona Jorgensen, Bill or Janell Lederman, Dave Peterson or Marjana Tribble.

Service Saturday - Give a hand, Get a hand - On October 10, our congregation is having a morning of outdoor service. Whether you or a neighbor need some outdoor help around the house or are able to volunteer, you can find more information and sign up at

   LocustGrove.Church.   All participants are asked to sign up by September 20. See a member of the Missions and Outreach Team with questions: Jenny Troyer, Audra Franz, or Adam Fellers.

The next Blood Drive will be November 2.

 

Mowing – Week of September 13 – Lennis Troyer; Week of September 20 – Richard Hochstetler

Nursery – Today –Danielle Miller & Miley Holden; 09/20 – Abby Andaverde & Makenna Holden

Birthday Greetings go to: 09/21 – Darin King; 09/24 – Janell Lederman, Christen Kahila, Reece Miller

Anniversary Greetings go to: There are no anniversaries 09/21-27.

 

Youth Group (Middle & High School Youth) – Today, September 13, Noon – Parent’s meeting following the morning service.6-8:00 PM – Youth Group Kick-off at the church.   September 19, (Saturday), 6-8:00 PM – Meet at the church; October 17 – Auction Fundraiser – Possible items to donate for the auction are baked goods, gift cards, homemade items, or for work donated.  Please let a leader know if you have an item to donate.

Youth School Activities – Aaron Barrington – Jr. High Football – 09/17, 5:00 PM at Homer Community HS

 

 

 

PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES

- With our marriages and families

- With Jim & Teresa Owsley and family in the recent passing of Jim’s brother George.  May God give the them peace and comfort.

- With engaged couple Kali Tyler & Jonathan Smolarz (January 29, 2027)

- With expectant parents Jeff & Molly Peterson (November)

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

- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry

- With Doug & Kim Schwartz.  Their address is 69310 Workman Rd., Burr Oak, MI  49030.

- 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.