Thursday, September 11, 2008
Locust Grove
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
September 14, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Offering
Praise & Worship – Rachael Hochstedler
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 18:15-20
Message – “C MM N T ”
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 – Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Calvary Chapel
Nursery Staff – Dave & Lynette Miller; Sept. 21 –
Offerings & Attendance – 09/07/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $4,761.78 AM attendance – 160
Designations for Building Fund - $1,160.00
Other designations - $40.00
CALENDAR:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17 – WMSC quilting at the County Fair
Sept. 17, 7:30 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Sun. Sept. 21, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sat. Sept. 27 – Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MCC Relief Sale will be Sept. 26 & 27 at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, IN. Sign up to help in the pancake and sausage booth. Sign up, call or email Donna Sommers by Sept. 17 for the foods you will make so that she will know how many containers to pick up for those food items. You may get your containers at the church. On Sept. 23, Donna will take the antiques, crafts, children’s auction, produce and quality yard sale items down. By 10:00 AM on the 26th plants, food, etc. will be taken by Marvin & Betty Yoder. Check with them if you have a question on your plant. The last load will go on the 26th at 2:00 PM with Bill & Florence Wickey. Bring your items to the west side of the church. Penny Power offerings will be Sept. 14 & 21.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
During the next several weeks you will have the opportunity to help with needs in Moldova. Ramona King and Beth Miller, along with Phil Yoder and 6 others from Indiana and Pennsylvania, will be ministering to Christians in Moldova Oct. 2-15. Your designations will be used for needs that are brought to their attention while working with the widows, children and poor families. $50 will provide a family of 4 with staple food supplies for a month. You can designate through the offering or in your Sunday school classes. Mark your envelope clearly – “Moldova Project”. Thanks!
The September WMSC meeting will be Sept. 15, 16 & 17 with quilting at the St. Joe County Fair. The project for September is still health kits.
Amigo Events: Sept. 19-21 – MCC Bike Michiana; Sept. 20 – Fall Woodcutting Day starting at 9:00 AM
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 22 – Bob Curey; Sept. 23 – Irene Troyer, Brett Prell; Sept. 24 – Janell Lederman; Sept. 25 – Dave Bontrager; Sept. 26 – Sam Miller, Jonathon Eicher; Sept. 28 – Pauline Hochstetler, Mary Yoder
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 23 – Jim & Mary Yoder
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our engaged couples – Tonya Franz & Dillon Barrington - Oct. 25, 2008
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they try to sell their home in Indiana and purchase one here in Michigan.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. Rick’s address – Sgt. Richard A. Prell, C-co 1-125 INF 3rd Plt., Camp Ramadi, APOAE 09396. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our college students – Clara Mullett at Hesston, Chris Owsley at Northern Michigan, Nick Troyer at Hesston
- With Bill & Khankeo Kerschner and their daughter Michelle (17). Their address is 61915 Bayshore Dr., Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Louanne Younts.
Mennonite Church
A Journey with Jesus
29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, MI 49030, 489-5041 – office@lgrove.org
September 14, 2008
Sunday School – 9:15-10:15 AM
Worship Gathering - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Opening
Welcome/Announcements – Dana Sommers
Greetings
Sharing Time/Concerns – Pastor Bill Beck
Prayer
Children’s Story – Donna Sommers
Offering
Praise & Worship – Rachael Hochstedler
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Reading – Matthew 18:15-20
Message – “C MM N T ”
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 – Adam & Cathy Fellers, Abby & Isaiah
Elders: Dana Sommers, chair; Greg Blucker, LeRoy Hochstetler, Cheryl Mast, Ben Younts
Counseling: Dr. Sue Pattison, 651-3902
Website: www.lgmc.usJail Service – Calvary Chapel
Nursery Staff – Dave & Lynette Miller; Sept. 21 –
Offerings & Attendance – 09/07/08
Ministers: All who are a part of this body
Lead Pastor: Bill Beck, 219-395-4108
pastorbill@lgrove.org
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beth Miller
Church office hours: Tues-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Friday 9 AM-Noon. Closed Monday
General Fund - $4,761.78 AM attendance – 160
Designations for Building Fund - $1,160.00
Other designations - $40.00
CALENDAR:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17 – WMSC quilting at the County Fair
Sept. 17, 7:30 PM – Worship Commission meeting
Sun. Sept. 21, 8:30 AM – Prayer Time
Sat. Sept. 27 – Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale in Goshen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MCC Relief Sale will be Sept. 26 & 27 at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, IN. Sign up to help in the pancake and sausage booth. Sign up, call or email Donna Sommers by Sept. 17 for the foods you will make so that she will know how many containers to pick up for those food items. You may get your containers at the church. On Sept. 23, Donna will take the antiques, crafts, children’s auction, produce and quality yard sale items down. By 10:00 AM on the 26th plants, food, etc. will be taken by Marvin & Betty Yoder. Check with them if you have a question on your plant. The last load will go on the 26th at 2:00 PM with Bill & Florence Wickey. Bring your items to the west side of the church. Penny Power offerings will be Sept. 14 & 21.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, cont.
During the next several weeks you will have the opportunity to help with needs in Moldova. Ramona King and Beth Miller, along with Phil Yoder and 6 others from Indiana and Pennsylvania, will be ministering to Christians in Moldova Oct. 2-15. Your designations will be used for needs that are brought to their attention while working with the widows, children and poor families. $50 will provide a family of 4 with staple food supplies for a month. You can designate through the offering or in your Sunday school classes. Mark your envelope clearly – “Moldova Project”. Thanks!
The September WMSC meeting will be Sept. 15, 16 & 17 with quilting at the St. Joe County Fair. The project for September is still health kits.
Amigo Events: Sept. 19-21 – MCC Bike Michiana; Sept. 20 – Fall Woodcutting Day starting at 9:00 AM
Birthday Greetings go to: Sept. 22 – Bob Curey; Sept. 23 – Irene Troyer, Brett Prell; Sept. 24 – Janell Lederman; Sept. 25 – Dave Bontrager; Sept. 26 – Sam Miller, Jonathon Eicher; Sept. 28 – Pauline Hochstetler, Mary Yoder
Anniversary Greetings go to: Sept. 23 – Jim & Mary Yoder
PRAYER & DEVOTIONAL NOTES
- With our marriages and families
- With our engaged couples – Tonya Franz & Dillon Barrington - Oct. 25, 2008
- With Bill & Sherry Beck as they try to sell their home in Indiana and purchase one here in Michigan.
- With the St. Joseph County Jail Ministry
- With Rick Prell and his family. Rick’s address – Sgt. Richard A. Prell, C-co 1-125 INF 3rd Plt., Camp Ramadi, APOAE 09396. His email address is richardprell@yahoo.com
- With our college students – Clara Mullett at Hesston, Chris Owsley at Northern Michigan, Nick Troyer at Hesston
- With Bill & Khankeo Kerschner and their daughter Michelle (17). Their address is 61915 Bayshore Dr., Sturgis, MI 49091. Check the west bulletin board for pictures and information on their interests and activities.
- With our friends the Denlingers in Israel.
- With Sheldon & Cindy Sharp and their mission work in Alaska.
- We seek God’s provision and healing for these individuals: Betty Andersohn, Evelyn Blucker, John & Erma Eash, Martha Schwartz, Marv Schwartz, Anna Stauffer, Richard Tribble, Clyde Troyer, Andrea Yeager, Louanne Younts.
