October 6th, 2024
men's Ministry
Father/daughter outing 2025
A father/daughter extended weekend is being planned for June 19th—22nd. This trip is for fathers with daughters in 7th grade — 12th grade. If you are interested and for more details, con-
tact Neil Renno.
tact Neil Renno.
Youth Ministry
Fusion
Activity, Thursday, October 31st, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm . Please bring a drink or a snack to share.
Ignite
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Radiate
Games/Worship/Bible Study Wednesday, October 23rd. Please bring a snack or drink to share.
Kid's Ministry
Team Kid
Rooted
Join us for games, Bible adventures, snack and lots of fun Tuesday, October 29th, and November 12th & 26th for Fall Team Kid, 6:00 pm —7:30 pm. Note the time change from previous years. Register online at https://locustgrovemc.org/children .
christmas program needs
The Kid’s Christmas Program is Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 pm. If you have a sheep or a calf we could use for the
live nativity after the program, contact Kara at 717-437-1473. If you would like to donate cookies and/or help with crafts at the live nativity, see the sign-up sheets on the Kid’s Ministry bulletin board.
live nativity after the program, contact Kara at 717-437-1473. If you would like to donate cookies and/or help with crafts at the live nativity, see the sign-up sheets on the Kid’s Ministry bulletin board.
Hayride, games, Bible study and mountain pies on Sunday, October 27th from 5:00 pm—7:00 pm. Kids please bring a
snack or drink to share and dress warmly. Thank you!
snack or drink to share and dress warmly. Thank you!
General Announcements
young adult ministry position
Tuesday Evening Bible Study
The leadership of Locust Grove is actively seeking an individual to fill the part-time role of Young Adult Ministry
Coordinator. If you are interested in learning more about this fulfilling ministry opportunity to encourage and equip a group of active and engaged truth seeking Christ followers, contact Pastor Ivan Yoder for a job description.
Coordinator. If you are interested in learning more about this fulfilling ministry opportunity to encourage and equip a group of active and engaged truth seeking Christ followers, contact Pastor Ivan Yoder for a job description.
Bob Plank will begin a study of 1 Peter on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm in room 103. Everyone is welcome!
2025 Church Calendar
meals on wheels
Please review your family’s birthday and anniversary information on our 2024 church calendar. Do you have a favorite recipe or gluten free recipe you would like to share? Submit recipes by email in a word document format and any changes for the calendar to Arlene at arlene@locustgrovemc.org .
Locust Grove will be preparing and delivering Meals on Wheels October 29th, 31st, November 5th & 7th. Contributing food items for meals will help offset the cost of purchasing food. To donate food items listed below, contact Rita. Thank you!!
• Tuesday, October 29th: Potatoes, fruit salad & cookies
• Thursday, October 31st: Applesauce, rolls & cake (9x13)
• Tuesday, November 5th: Cabbage & apple crisp (9x13)
• Thursday, November 7th: Corn & Jell-O salads (9x13)
• Tuesday, October 29th: Potatoes, fruit salad & cookies
• Thursday, October 31st: Applesauce, rolls & cake (9x13)
• Tuesday, November 5th: Cabbage & apple crisp (9x13)
• Thursday, November 7th: Corn & Jell-O salads (9x13)
Parade of books Readers Club
We meet the first Monday of each month at Locust Grove in room 108 from 7:00—8:30 pm. Come prepared to share about a book you are reading or have read. Everyone is welcome to our November 4th meeting.
Fuel Donation needed
Due to the recent hurricanes in North Carolina, community farmers in Mifflin and Juniata are coordinating truckloads of
hay to assist farmers in North Carolina for their livestock. There is a financial need to cover the cost of diesel fuel. If you would like to make a cash donation for fuel, there are containers in each lobby area for your cash donation. Contact Matt Yoder with any questions.
hay to assist farmers in North Carolina for their livestock. There is a financial need to cover the cost of diesel fuel. If you would like to make a cash donation for fuel, there are containers in each lobby area for your cash donation. Contact Matt Yoder with any questions.
Gator Wilderness Camp Fundraiser
Mds Volunteers
The Annual Gator Camp Awareness Dinner is October 26, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the Locust Grove Mennonite Church Fellowship Room. A catered dinner will be followed by a short program by the Buccaneers, a boys’ group from Gator Camp and Gator Camp updates by Gregg Kanagy. An offering will be lifted. Reservations may be made by calling or contacting Tami (Max) Peachey, Sara Hartzler, Louann Yoder, or Ann Kanagy. Please RSVP no later than October 21, 2024.
Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers are in western North Carolina responding to the impacts of Hurricane Helene with equipment to move debris, mud, and downed trees. Please pray for the people impacted by the hurricane and the volunteers as they respond. Visit MDS.org to see the latest volunteer needs or to make a donation. Mail check donations to Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Write “Hurricane Helene” on the memo line.