December 1st, 2024
men's Ministry
Wild Game Meal 2025
Reminder of the Wild Game Meal on March 15, 2025. Save a portion of your wild game harvest to share at the upcoming meal.
women's Ministry
Christmas Centerpiece Class
Christmas Dessert & Coffee
Join us, Saturday, December 7th at 9 am to create a Christmas centerpiece led by Kaye Martin. Things to bring: ribbon to make a bow, a container for your centerpiece, snippers and $10. Please sign up on the Women’s Ministry bulletin board.
Join us Friday, December 13th from 7:00pm—9:00 pm for dessert & coffee. Please bring a friend. See the Women’s Ministry Bulletin Board to sign up.
Young Adult Ministry
Lunch & Discussion Sunday
Join us for lunch and discussion Sunday, December 1st, at Ivan & Pam’s.
Youth Ministry
Fusion
Gingerbread Competition Thursday, December 5th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Please bring a drink or a snack to share.
Ignite
Games/Bible Study/Worship Sunday , December 22nd, from 5:00 pm—7:00 pm. Please bring a snack or drink to share.
Radiate
Bible Study/Worship/Games Wednesday, December 4th from 7:00 pm—9:00 pm. Please bring a snack or drink to share.
Kid's Ministry
Rooted Christmas Party
Kids' Christmas Program
Our Annual Christmas Party is Sunday, December 15th from 5:00 pm–7:00 pm at the Kauffman home. Please bring a
$10 gift for a gift exchange. Pizza and hoagies will be provided. Bring a snack or a drink to share. You will receive a text message with the address and more details later.
$10 gift for a gift exchange. Pizza and hoagies will be provided. Bring a snack or a drink to share. You will receive a text message with the address and more details later.
The Kid’s Christmas Program is Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 pm, followed by a live nativity, refreshments and crafts
for the kids.
Attention Parents: Practice for the program is Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 am—10:00 am for Pre-K through 4th grade and any 5th and 6th graders who are participating.
for the kids.
Attention Parents: Practice for the program is Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 am—10:00 am for Pre-K through 4th grade and any 5th and 6th graders who are participating.
single parent family ministry
dc4k fundraiser
Gracie Civitts created a coupon booklet for local businesses as a fundraiser for DC4K. The booklets cost $10 with coupons for over $100 of saving for local business. Contact Ann Kanagy, Emily (Clint) Yoder or Michael Hartzler to purchase a booklet.
General Announcements
young adult ministry position
Lewistown Shelter Services
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.
We at Locust Grove look for ways to impact our community. Please consider picking up a green house bank and fill it with your spare “change” to help battle homelessness and promote “change” in people’s lives. The banks are located in each lobby area and are due by December 31st.
Ignite & Radiate Annual Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner and Auction:
Sing-A-Long at valley View
The Annual Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner & Auction will be Friday, December 27th. We are now accepting items for our auction. Please drop off donations for the auction at the church by December 18th.
Join the residents of Valley View Retirement Village for a sing-a-long of Christmas songs Wednesday, December 4th at
6:30 pm in the Terrace Activities Room. Everyone is welcome!
6:30 pm in the Terrace Activities Room. Everyone is welcome!