News

·      Church leadership is asking for your suggestions for possible deacons to begin a three-year term in January 2022. Please use 1 Timothy 3 as your guide when choosing men in the church to fill the role of deacon. You may submit your suggestions in the offering box or to one of our pastors or deacons. The two deacons going off are Cory Martin and Adam Hostetter.

·      There will be a Child Dedication service on Sunday, October 24, during the Sunday School hour (beginning at 9:45 a.m.). If you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord, please contact one of our pastors.

·      We plan to update our church pictorial directory! For those of you who are new to LGC, or do not have a photo in the directory, or families who want an updated photo, we will be taking pictures on October 23 and 24. There are sign-up sheets in the foyer to sign up for a time slot. Please sign up early so we know if we need more time slots!

·      You are invited to our adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting each Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at Mary Lou Dougherty’s home (72290 CR 9, Nappanee). Contact Pastor Dave Soliday or Pastor Jim if you have questions or need directions.

·      Are you looking for a Small Group? Here are some suggestions:

-       Men’s Bible Study: meets every other Saturday at 7 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Pastor Jim for more info.

-       Ladies Bible Study: meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (First meeting is Oct. 4 at Mainstreet Coffee Shop) Come for more info.

-       Men’s Bible Study: meets 6:30-8:30 every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. (First meeting is Oct. 11) Contact Pastor Peter for more info.

-       Ladies Community Bible Study: Meets each Wednesday morning at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Mindy Abel for more info.

-       Ladies Fellowship: Meets on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 in the Mailbox Room. Contact Shannan Vincent for more info.

We have many other Bible Studies available. For more information or to get involved, email us at lgcsmallgroups@gmail.com

·      Steve and Stacy Yoder are facilitating classes on the Constitution and history of America, and what it looks like to live out our Christian faith in the public arena. Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall each Saturday, October 2-November 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Contact them for more information.

·      Ryan and Rebecca Beachy, missionaries serving in Mexico, will share with us an update on their ministry on Sunday, October 31, during the Sunday School hour. Your presence will be an encouragement to them!

·      We are looking to form a Church Picnic Committee to oversee the planning of our annual picnic. If interested, please contact one of the pastors or one of the deacons.

·      Lois Boyts’ 90th birthday is on October 19! Please send a card to her at: Lois Boyts, 1225 Greencroft Dr., Gables Unit, Room #549, Goshen, IN 46526

·      Attention Ladies: We want to celebrate Doreen and Lyle Miller’s marriage by showering them with new recipes and groceries as they start this new blessing. The shower will be at the church on Sunday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m. Please bring a recipe and the non-perishable items for that recipe. If you have questions, contact Grace Martin (574.354.7879).

·      Missionaries of the Month: Pray for our retired missionaries: Simon Avila, Kay Cripe, Clara Heebner, Dave & Donna Soliday, Rob & Cheryl Ketcham, Bing & Lolly Hare and Tim and Karen (Neff) McGill.

·      Nursery: 1st Service: Roxanne & Gracie Schwenk   S.S.:  Charlie & Sonja Scherer, Emma Scherer  2nd Service: Sarah Hertsel, Laramie George, Vickie Etsinger

·      Children’s Church: Teacher: Kim Kearney  1st Service Helpers: Chaz & Jess Scherer   2nd Service Helpers: 2’s & 3’s: Tonya Beehler & Perry Kids    4’s & 5’s: Mike & Taylor Neff   K & 1st: Rudy & Bobbie Glingle

·      October Greeters: Alic Vanover, Dave Neff, Dennise Leismer, Josh George

·      Church leadership is asking for your suggestions for possible deacons to begin a three-year term in January 2022. Please use 1 Timothy 3 as your guide when choosing men in the church to fill the role of deacon. You may submit your suggestions in the offering box or to one of our pastors or deacons.

·      For all Seniors (55+): You are invited to our church Fellowship Hall TOMORROW, October 8, at 1:00 p.m., for a movie matinee. We will show the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association movie called “The Ride.” Hope to see you there. Let’s rodeo!

·      There will be a Child Dedication service on Sunday, October 24, during the Sunday School hour (beginning at 9:45 a.m.). If you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord, please contact one of our pastors.

·      We plan to update our church pictorial directory! For those of you who are new to LGC, or do not have a photo in the directory, or families who want an updated photo, we will be taking pictures on October 23 and 24. There are sign-up sheets in the foyer to sign up for a time slot. Please sign up early so we know if we need more time slots!

·      You are invited to our adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting each Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at Mary Lou Dougherty’s home (72290 CR 9, Nappanee). Contact Pastor Dave Soliday or Pastor Jim if you have questions or need directions.

·      Are you looking for a Small Group? Here are some suggestions:

-       Men’s Bible Study: meets every other Saturday at 7 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Pastor Jim for more info.

-       Ladies Bible Study: meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (First meeting is Oct. 4 at Mainstreet Coffee Shop) Come for more info.

-       Men’s Bible Study: meets 6:30-8:30 every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. (First meeting is Oct. 11) Contact Pastor Peter for more info.

-       Ladies Community Bible Study: Meets each Wednesday morning at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Mindy Abel for more info.

-       Ladies Fellowship: Meets on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 in the Mailbox Room. Contact Shannan Vincent for more info.

We have many other Bible Studies available. For more information or to get involved, email us at lgcsmallgroups@gmail.com

·      Steve and Stacey Yoder are facilitating classes on the Constitution and history of America, and what it looks like to live out our Christian faith in the public arena. Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall each Saturday, October 2-November 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Contact them for more information.

·      Ryan and Rebecca Beachy, missionaries serving in Mexico, will share with us an update on their ministry on Sunday, October 31, during the Sunday School hour. Your presence will be an encouragement to them!

·      We are looking to form a Church Picnic Committee to oversee the planning of our annual picnic. If interested, please contact one of the pastors or one of the deacons.

·      Lois Boyts’ 90th birthday is on October 19! Please send a card to her at: Lois Boyts, 1225 Greencroft Dr., Gables Unit, Room #549, Goshen, IN 46526

·      Missionaries of the Month: Pray for our retired missionaries: Simon Avila, Kay Cripe, Clara Heebner, Dave & Donna Soliday, Rob & Cheryl Ketcham, Bing & Lolly Hare and Tim and Karen (Neff) McGill.

·      Nursery: 1st Service: Daniel & Kayla Schmucker   S.S.: Lidy Perry, Shana Bontrager, Dacia Reid   2nd Service: Nancy Beer, Kim Kearney, Laura Blosser

·      Children’s Church: Teacher: Bud Etsinger   1st Service Helper: Vickie Etsinger   2nd Service Helpers: 2’s & 3’s: Julie & Naomi Uhlmann   4’s & 5’s: Rachel Yoder, Makayla Silveus   K & 1st: Chuck & Lidy Perry

·      October Greeters: Alic Vanover, Dave Neff, Dennise Leismer, Josh George