Games/Bible Study/Worship Thursday, May 5th, from 6:30 pm –8:30 pm at LGMC. 7th grade.

Movie Night Sunday, May 5th, 6:30—9:00 pm.

Movie Night Sunday, May 5th, 6:30—9:00 pm.

VBS will be July 14th —17th with an underwater theme. There are many wonderful and simple props we can make ahead of time for this (Pinterest is full of ideas)! If you are interested in helping to make a few of these either at home or as part of a work group, please contact Kara for more information.
We are looking for volunteers to help decorate for VBS as well as clean-up after VBS. If you would like to help with decorate and tear down, contact Kara.

Mark your calendars for June 10th—June 14th for MSC. You can become involved in the following ways: coach, huddle coach, on site nurse, registration, set-up and clean-up. To become involved, contact Kara.

 Each month bookmarks will be available with the monthly verses we are encouraged to memorize. The bookmarks will be located in each lobby area on the tables with the
bulletins as you enter the sanctuary.

Kirk & Chelsea Cameron’s “engage”-Five practical lessons for raising your kids in a social media generation, will be led by Jeremy & Ashley Suydam during the 9:00 am Sunday School period in April & May. Note the time change from 10:30 am to 9:00 am. If you are interested in this class, please see the sign-up sheet outside Neil’s office.

Do you enjoy cycling and want to use your miles to make a difference in the world? Join us July 27-31 for the 19th annual Ride for Mission as we spend five days pedaling and exploring the beautiful terrain of Maryland and Delaware. Registration closes June 21st, so don’t delay! Learn more at rosedaleinternational.org/rfm

Ignite will be having a car wash/bake sale/barbecue chicken fundraiser Saturday, May 11th at LGMC parking lot. If you would like to donate baked goods, please see the sign-up sheet on the Youth Ministry bulletin board for a suggested list of items to donate.

You are invited to The MC Amish-Mennonite Historical Society's Annual Meeting on Fri-
day, May 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, with guest speaker John Sharp, a native of Big Valley. His topic is "Bundling and the Deacon's Gold: Stories from the Valley and County."

On Sunday, May 5th, you will have an opportunity to nominate someone you believe has the spiritual qualifications and who God may be calling to serve as the next elder of Locust Grove. Please pray for God’s direction in then nomination and discernment process.

Baby bottles are available for Crossroads annual Baby Bottle Boomerang Fundraiser. Pick up a bottle today and fill it will loose coins. Return the bottles on Father’s Day, June 16th.

The Radiate youth and Sanie are accepting donations of clothing, shoes and toys for an orphanage in Africa. Donated suitcases for transporting items will also be accepted. If you have items to donate, drop them off at Sanie’s office.

 You are invited to a Bible study on Philippians every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in room 103 taught by Bob Plank. Everyone is welcome.

The Ignite Youth is in need of a female sponsor for their summer trip to City Challenge in Ohio June 24-28th. For more information contact Sanie.