Bulletins: May 2005 Archives

10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshiper: Praise Team
Giving of our Firstfruits: Love Fund (Next Week: Long-Term Missions)
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 (Reader: Joe Ulferts)
Today’s Message: What Do You Think of Heaven? (Pastor Jeff)

6:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

No Evening Service

WORSHIP NOTES

Welcome to Unity Church this morning. We are delighted that you have joined us for worship. We gather together for the one purpose of worshipping Jesus Christ, the living God and Savior of the world. Our desire is that you would be blessed by the sense of God’s presence and the fellowship of God’s people.

This morning we take a brief look at the topic of Heaven. What will Heaven be like? Is it some remote place that we know very little about? Do we even desire to go there, or is this Earth more appealing? The Bible has a great deal to say about Heaven, but unfortunately our views on Heaven have been shaped more by philosophy, movies, TV shows, and other people’s ideas. Many misunderstandings about Heaven have led us to have incorrect assumptions about what it will be like that have resulted in us not really longing for a better home like the people of faith in Hebrews 11. May we be the kind of people who look forward with eager anticipation for our true home, when Heaven and Earth become one and we live forever in the presence of God on this renewed Earth.

On this Memorial weekend we especially remember those of our congregation who are serving in the military, Ken Cambell and Adam Swinney, with our continued prayers and support.

Congratulations to Chelsey Zondervan and Krista Leininger who both graduated from CMCS this weekend!

NEXT WEEK: The times of our services will change June 5. Morning Worship - 9:30am; Evening worship - 5:00pm; Night Vision - 7:30pm

The mission team will meet next week Sunday morning at 9:00am to pray for our missionaries. We will pray especially for Bob Dykstra’s health. Everyone is welcome to come and pray with us.

Please circle Wednesday June 8 on your calendar for our annual congregational meeting. We will meet at 7:00pm to select two new elders and one new deacon, to approve the budget, and to engage in some general Q & A. You should have received an agenda this past week in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact the office.

Come early and enjoy sub sandwiches, chips, and pop before the congregational meeting on June 8. Serving starts at 6pm, free will offering for Relay for Life. Informational Relay for Life meeting following the congregational meeting.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Bibles for the Philippines: If you would like to contribute to the Sunday school project to purchase Bibles for the Philippines please bring your contribution to the church office by Tuesday morning. The money will be sent off this week. Thank you for all your help.

Advanced Notice: The 2005 Women of Faith Conference in St. Paul will be held October 21-22. Take some time to get away with friends or invite family to join you for this incredible time of refreshment. Twenty-five (25) tickets are available through Angela Zwart on a first-come basis.

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vacation Bible School: Parents if your children plan on attending VBS please sign them up today. Sheets are on the bulletin board in the back of church.

Wills & Estate Planning: Part of good stewardship is making sure that our assets are managed as well when we're gone, as they were when we were alive. Yet many of us find the area of wills and estate planning confusing. Don Long from Barnabas Foundation is ready to help you. He will be in our area from May 31 to June 2, 2005. Barnabas Foundation helps Christians plan to meet personal and family financial needs while supporting the causes that are important to them. Their estate planning expertise is available to you at no charge, thanks to their 200 Christian member organizations. Ask questions, learn in clear, easy-to-understand language. Your meeting will be managed in a totally professional and confidential manner. Please contact Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 1-888-448-3040 to arrange an appointment.

Pork Roast: Come out for the 25th Annual Raymond Christian Education Society’s Pork Roast. Thursday, June 16 from 5pm-8pm at the Raymond Christian Reformed Church. Free-will donation. Carry-out is available. Everyone is welcome!!

Dordt College’s 50th Anniversary: A 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center on July 1-3. Everyone is invited to attend events throughout the weekend, including music and theater performances, youth and alumni intramural sports, socials, food, art, a parade, fireworks and more. Most events are free, but some require pre-registration or minimal fees. For additional details or to register, call for a brochure at 1-800-343-6738 (extension #3) or visit www.dordt.edu/events/jubilee/

Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference: Plan now to attend the 22nd annual Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference to be held August 8-11, 2005 in Alexandria, Minnesota. The first session will begin at 3pm on Monday afternoon. Registration blanks are available from your church office. Mail your registration to: Harriet Talsma, 730 Mechanic Street, Edgerton, MN 56128.

10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshiper: Bryan & Joe De Groot
Children’s Message: Marly Breems
Giving of our Firstfruits: CMCS (Next Week: Love Fund)
Prayer: Chuck Leininger
Scripture Reading: Exodus 3: 7-15
Today’s Message: What’s in a Name? (Marly Breems)

6:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Offering: KBHZ
Scripture Reading: The Book of Jude
Message: Is The Church Ready for the End Times? (Pastor Steve)

WORSHIP NOTES

Welcome! Come, all, who are weary. Come, all, who are burdened down. The Lord is here and has promised rest for your soul and refreshment for your spirit. May the mercy and grace of Christ flood your life this day as we worship together in His name!

Just a reminder: Times of services will change effective in two weeks, June 5. Morning worship - 9:30am; Evening worship - 5:00pm; Night Vision - 7:30pm

Please remember all of our sick and shut-ins. Also, this past week a nasty virus has been going around affecting several families in our community. Please pray for health and restoration to health for all. Remember, particularly Wilbur Duininck who is a resident of Bethesada Heritage in Willmar.

NEXT WEEK Sunday, May 29, is Memorial Day weekend. There will be NO evening service next Sunday evening.

Unity Family Cares and Concerns

Congratulations to Pastor Jeff who successfully defended his thesis this week at Calvin Seminary. Pastor Jeff participated in graduation ceremonies (again) yesterday. Pastor Wendy also was able to renew her candidacy in the Christian Reformed Church on Friday. They will be back in the office on Wednesday.

Congratulations to all our graduates in the graduation season! CMCS will have their graduation ceremony this Friday evening at 7:00pm. Many college graduations have already taken place. Please take a moment to congratulate them and give them a word of encouragement. Beth Fisher and Maggie Frieborg - Northwestern (Orange City, Iowa) College Nick & Carrie (Brouwer) Van Beek - Calvin College (yesterday) Heidi (Hoekstra) Meyer - Ridgewater College (nursing) Chelsey Zondervan & Krista Leininger - CMCS (this Friday)

Congratulations to Gene & Louise Troyer, who Lord willing, will be celebrating the wedding of their daughter, Heather, in the Twin Cities this coming Saturday!

We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, thoughts, cards, flowers, food and visits following my surgery. It was greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
~ Shirley & Wendell Bonnema

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Advanced Notice: The 2005 Women of Faith Conference in St. Paul will be held October 21-22. Take some time to get away with friends or invite family to join you for this incredible time of refreshment. Twenty-five (25) tickets are available through Angela Zwart on a first-come basis.

Please circle Wednesday June 8 on your calendar for our annual congregational meeting. We will meet at 7:00 to select two new elders and one new deacon, approve the budget, and engage in some general Q & A. Look for an agenda in the mail later this week.

Relay for Life: Unity family is thinking about starting a Relay for life team, this event is July 22. More news to follow. If you are interested in joining the team contact Marilyn Wieberdink.

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

ON CALL Presents: ROCK WORSHIP WORKSHOP FOR KIDS, grades 1 - 6. TODAY, 1:00pm ~ 7:00pm. A day of rocking and rehearsing with the On Call band. Concert at 7:00pm. Get a t-shirt, snacks, and dinner! It will be held at the First Covenant Church in Willmar. This is a fundraiser for On Call’s Guatemala Mission trip this summer. Cost of the workshop is $25.00. For reservations or more information, contact the Youth For Christ Office.

ON CALL Auditions: If you want to sing or play in a band - if you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior - if you want to be used by Christ - join ON CALL. Auditions are May 23 - 27th. Call the YFC office for more information and an appointment.

Senior Citizens: For our May meeting, we will have the men and women go separate ways. I’m asking that you meet at the community room at 12:30p.m. on Thursday, May 26. The men will be going to the Wayne Kleinhuizen farm to see the interesting things Wayne makes from wood. Very precise tractors, road graders, etc. After that they will travel to Henry Knapper’s home in Clara City to see his interesting display of antique tools. For the ladies we hope to car pool and drive to George Lake to Wally and Carolyn’s home. Here we hop to enjoy her large doll display and later have high tea in her garden setting. I’m asking that you take some cash along to cover some expenses incurred. Remember, Thursday, May 26 12:30p.m. at the community center. Perhaps a phone call to me would be nice so I know how much food to prepare. Thanks. Ardy

CMCS Graduation Ceremony: Central Minnesota Christian and the Class of ‘05 invite you to their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 27 at 7:00pm in the high school gym. Guest speaker will be Chaplain Curt Roelofs a 1961 graduate of CMCS.

Open House: You are invited to an Open House 80th Birthday party for Eleanor Ledeboer, Saturday, May 28, from 2pm - 5pm at the Prinsburg Fire-hall. Everyone is welcome.

Vacation Bible School: Parents please sign your children up for VBS today. It will be held June 6-10 5:30-8:30 p.m. We have lots of neat crafts, games and exciting Bible lessons planned. We also need people to help serve the supper and donations of food. Sheets to sign up for this are on the bulletin board.

Dordt College’s 50th Anniversary: A 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center on July 1-3. Everyone is invited to attend events throughout the weekend, including music and theater performances, youth and alumni intramural sports, socials, food, art, a parade, fireworks and more. Most events are free, but some require pre-registration or minimal fees. For additional details or to register, call for a brochure at 1-800-343-6738 (extension #3) or visit www.dordt.edu/events/jubilee/

Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference: Mark your calendars now and PLAN TO ATTEND the Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference to be held at Alexandria, Minnesota on August 8 - 11, 2005. Join with us as we celebrate our twenty–second year of conferences. Dr. Carl Bremer from Primary Focus and Evangelist Verlyn Schaap from Sargeant Bluff, IA will be the keynote speakers. A concert is scheduled for Wednesday evening. There are scheduled activities for children, preschool through high school age. Watch for a registration announcement in your bulletin at a later date. Bring your family - invite your friends - plan to be challenged and inspired.

May is Mental Health Month: MIND Your Heath - Mental Health and physical health go hand in hand. Caring for your mind, as well as your body, is good for your overall health and key to your success at home, at work, and at school. Mental health problems are real, common, and treatable. Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety disorders, are as treatable as many physical illnesses. Woodland Centers provides services for a six-county area: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift Counties. Call Woodland Centers at 1-800-992-1716.

Wills & Estate Planning: Part of good stewardship is making sure that our assets are managed as well when we're gone, as they were when we were alive. Yet many of us find the area of Wills and estate planning confusing. Don Long from Barnabas Foundation is ready to help you. He will be in our area from May 31 to June 2, 2005. Barnabas Foundation helps Christians plan to meet personal and family financial needs while supporting the causes that are important to them. Their estate planning expertise is available to you at no charge, thanks to their 200 Christian member organizations. Ask questions, learn in clear, easy-to-understand language. Your meeting will be managed in a totally professional and confidential manner. Please contact Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 1-888-448-3040 to arrange an appointment.

10:00 A.M. COMMUNION WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshiper: Gar Jasper
Professions of Faith: Tara Frikke, Hilary Marcus, Kaitlyn Ohden, Lisa Ohden
Giving of our Firstfruits: Building Fund (Next Week: CMCS)
Prayer for the World
Scripture Reading: Acts 2 (Reader: Bob Stoel)
Today’s Message: Repeating the Story Again (Pastor Jeff)

6:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Global Day of Prayer Service
Offering: MOPS

WORSHIP NOTES

Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We welcome you to this place of prayer and worship today. On this day we celebrate and remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. May you find tremendous blessing and refreshment as you join us this day to acknowledge that Christ is King, experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, and know the love of the Father that penetrates our hearts and souls.

Repeating the Story Again: This morning as we celebrate and worship together, we remember the events of that Day of Pentecost when the Spirit was poured out and the story of Jesus was told to all the Jews who had gathered for this harvest festival. It is stories like these that we pass on from generation to generation that remind us of God’s goodness, faithfulness, and love. They are stories that touch us, that challenge us, and that shape how we look at the world around us. We all have many events in our lives that are etched into our memory because they changed our lives forever. Many of these stories need to be told again, especially those that remind us of the greatness and glory of God. The past influences the presence. And while there are some things that we learn about so they won’t be repeated, there are other events that, though they cannot be repeated exactly the way they happened the first time, we would like something similar to happen in our day. An outpouring of the Spirit similar to Pentecost is one of those.

Professions of Faith: We have the privilege and blessing to hear from some of our young people this morning as they profess their faith in and love for Jesus. This is a wonderful time of celebration in our community. The Holy Spirit has revealed the truth about Jesus to these young people, made it so that this truth could be understood and accepted, and now empowers them to proclaim that Jesus is Lord in the midst of the body of Christ. May their stories be an encouragement to all of us to boldly confess the name of Christ like the apostles at Pentecost.

Global Day of Prayer Service: Tonight we will continue our participation in the Global Day of Prayer. This time of prayer and worship will be very participative as together we seek the glory of God, the love of God, and the reign of God bring us to repentance, empowerment, and victory as we eagerly await the coming of our glorious Savior. We will also take some time to see what is happening around the world on this global day of prayer. Please join us as we ask God to abundantly pour out his Spirit in our lives, our church, our community, and our world.

THIS WEEK AT UNITY

Tuesday: 8:30 am Worship Planning Team Meeting
Wednesday: 7:00 pm Youth Group 10th - 12th meet at Bloms, End of the year party! Games, pizza and of course a bon fire!

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Advanced Notice: The 2005 Women of Faith Conference in St. Paul will be held October 21-22. Take some time to get away with friends or invite family to join you for this incredible time of refreshment. Twenty-five (25) tickets are available through Angela Zwart on a first-come basis.

Care Group #5 Potluck TODAY!

Notes from May Council Meeting: The Council made several decisions on Monday night regarding the ministry of Unity Church. One of the most significant decisions was to adjust the times of worship for the summer, beginning June 5 until September 4, to 9:30 am and 5:00 pm with Night Vision at 7:30 pm (Please see flyer in your mailbox for details). The Council also made decisions regarding the congregational meeting, which will be held Wednesday, June 8. More information on the congregational meeting will be in your mailboxes next week.

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Bridal Shower: You are cordially invited to an Open House Bridal Shower in honor of LaDonna Sandstede bride elect of Nick Freiborg. The shower will take place at Unity CRC on May 18th at 7:00 in the evening.

Wilbur Duininck moved to Bethesda Heritage Room #125 this week. Please keep him in your prayers as he recovers from last week’s surgery.

Pastors Jeff and Wendy will be out of the office until Wednesday, May 25th. They will be leaving for Grand Rapids, MI this Tuesday. Jeff will defend his thesis on Thursday and graduate on Saturday. Wendy will have an interview to renew her candidacy on Friday and preach on Sunday night at River Terrace CRC in East Lansing, MI. They appreciate your prayers for their travel and meetings.

Congratulations to Beth Fischer and Maggie Freiborg who graduated from North Western College, in Orange City, IA this past Saturday. Also Congratulations to Nick & Carrie (Brouwer) Van Beek who will graduate from Calvin College this coming week.

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

CMCS Spring Concert

Thursday, May 19, CMCS 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will present a Spring Concert in the high school gym at 7:30pm. The 5th and 6th grade choirs, 5th and 6th grade band, junior high band and choirs will be performing as well as various ensembles. We hope you will join us for a night of music. The groups are directed by Barb Swanson and Michelle Mulder.

CMCS Awards Day

Friday, May 20 is Awards Day at CMCS. Students in grades 7 - 12 will receive honors for sports participation and academic achievements. You are welcome to attend. The ceremony begins at 1:30pm in the high school gym.

ON CALL Presents

ROCK WORSHIP WORKSHOP FOR KIDS, grades 1 - 6. Sunday, May 22, 1:00pm ~ 7:00pm. A day of rocking and rehearsing with the On Call band. Concert at 7:00pm. Get a t-shirt, snacks, and dinner! It will be held at the First Covenant Church in Willmar. This is a fundraiser for On Call’s Guatemala Mission trip this summer. Cost of the workshop is $25.00. For reservations or more information, contact the Youth For Christ Office.

ON CALL Auditions

If you want to sing or play in a band - if you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior - if you want to be used by Christ - join ON CALL. Auditions are May 23 - 27th. Call the YFC office for more information and an appointment.

Senior Citizens

For our May meeting, we will have the men and women go separate ways. I’m asking that you meet at the community room at 12:30p.m. on Thursday, May 26. The men will be going to the Wayne Kleinhuizen farm to see the interesting things Wayne makes from wood. Very precise tractors, road graders, etc. After that they will travel to Henry Knapper’s home in Clara City to see his interesting display of antique tools. For the ladies we hope to car pool and drive to George Lake to Wally and Carolyn’s home. Here we hop to enjoy her large doll display and later have high tea in her garden setting. I’m asking that you take some cash along to cover some expenses incurred. Remember, Thursday, May 26 12:30p.m. at the community center. Perhaps a phone call to me would be nice so I know how much food to prepare. Thanks. Ardy 978-8322

CMCS Graduation Ceremony

Central Minnesota Christian and the Class of ‘05 invite you to their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 27 at 7:00pm in the high school gym. Guest speaker will be Chaplain Curt Roelofs a 1961 graduate of CMCS.

Dordt College’s 50th Anniversary

A 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center on July 1-3. Everyone is invited to attend events throughout the weekend, including music and theater performances, youth and alumni intramural sports, socials, food, art, a parade, fireworks and more. Most events are free, but some require pre-registration or minimal fees. For additional details or to register, call for a brochure at 1-800-343-6738 (extension #3) or visit www.dordt.edu/events/jubilee/

Vacation Bible School

Let’s go on a Safari Adventure, June 6-10 at First CRC in Prinsburg, as in the past it will be held in the evening. Children are invited to attend Vacation Bible School. Your prayers are appreciated, ask God to bring children to hear about Jesus, our King and Savior. Ask God to provide willing helpers, eager to share His love in Jesus.

Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference

Mark your calendars now and PLAN TO ATTEND the Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference to be held at Alexandria, Minnesota on August 8 - 11, 2005. Join with us as we celebrate our twenty–second year of conferences. Dr. Carl Bremer from Primary Focus and Evangelist Verlyn Schaap from Sargeant Bluff, IA will be the keynote speakers. A concert is scheduled for Wednesday evening. There are scheduled activities for children, preschool through high school age. Watch for a registration announcement in your bulletin at a later date. Bring your family - invite your friends - plan to be challenged and inspired.

May is Mental Health Month

MIND Your Heath - Mental Health and physical health go hand in hand. Caring for your mind, as well as your body, is good for your overall health and key to your success at home, at work, and at school. Mental health problems are real, common, and treatable. Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety disorders, are as treatable as many physical illnesses. Woodland Centers provides services for a six-county area: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift Counties. Call Woodland Centers, at 1-800-992-1716.

10:00 A.M. COMMUNION WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshipers: Bryan De Groot & the Unity Kids Praise Team
Ministry of Music: Josh Layman
Giving of our Firstfruits: General Fund (Next Week: Building Fund)
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42:1-13 (Reader: Den Pluimer)
Today’s Message: “It’s A New Day!” (Pastor Steve)

6:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Offering: Bible League
Scripture Reading: Jude 1-25
Message: “When the Going Gets Tough…” (Pastor Steve )

WORSHIP NOTES

The Lord be with you today! Welcome to Unity and the house of God for worship! This church is about the saving work of Jesus Christ making all things new. In our brokenness and faults we come today knowing that God is not done with us yet. God is doing a new thing and our ascended Lord seals this newness in each one. Come and worship. Come and listen. Come and be healed. Come and be new today!

This morning’s message comes in light of the church calendar marking Ascension Day, the day our Lord ascended victoriously into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God with all authority and power. Christ’s ascension is more than just a historic act that the church celebrates. Christ, now seated in the place of honor and authority, releases a new thing and new day in the hearts and lives of His people because He is risen and He is ascended to the throne as King. The impact is not only in the spiritual realm or somewhere in eternity. It is right here, right now, right in this place, today! Come and worship the King today!

This morning we celebrate our victorious King by remembering the incredible sacrifice of His life for us. Our communion celebration, while remembering the somber events of Good Friday, will point beyond the cross and grave to the heavens, to the throne of Jesus, the Lord our Savior and victorious King. If you are perfect, please do not come to the table today. But if you are someone who is sinful and broken, in need of a Savior, and if you have declared Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and are committed to serving Him, please come to the table today. Eat, drink, remember and believe, the King lives and so shall you!

This evening we will reflect on the Kingship of Christ as it impacts the final days before his return. The little book of Jude reminds us that in the last days times will get tough, especially in the church. There are many bent on undoing the Kingship of Christ in the church universal today. Come tonight to be challenged and encouraged in these last days to be children of the King, victorious children and inheritors of life forever.

NIGHT VISION tonight! 8:30pm – a great way to close the day in worship!

You probably have noticed a different drum set in the front of church. This used "jazz drum set" was recently purchased at a very good price. Someone from our congregation paid a generous amount for our used set and outside funds collected to support Night Vision worship made up most of the difference. This newer drum set has a softer, smoother sound than our existing set and will fit nicely with our worship structure at Unity.

THIS WEEK AT UNITY

Monday: 7:00pm Council Meeting
Tuesday: 8:00am Worship Planning Team Meeting
Wednesday: 7:00pm Youth Group 10th - 12th meet at Church
Wednesday: 7:00pm Profession of Faith Meetings

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Global Prayer for a Greater Pentecost

If you have not already joined us in praying for a great outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost, we invite you to begin praying with us and millions of people all around the world for the next seven days. Last week we gave out Ten-Day Prayer Guides that offer guidelines for praying for a greater Pentecost. Extras are available at the back of the sanctuary. Next Sunday, during our worship times we will link up with those praying around the world for God's power and presence. Please spend time this week in prayer, seeking God's face.

Profession of Faith

If you are interested in making Profession of Faith within the next couple of months please contact one of the pastors soon. We hope to meet with those interested and the Council on Wednesday evening, May 11th.

Care Group Monthly Potlucks

Want to get to know others in our church? Here's a great opportunity! Each month, a specific Unity Care Group (there are six) will have a potluck at church after the morning service. This potluck will be open to guests at Unity that morning to join with them. It's a great way to renew relationships of those in our church plus open the door for new connections. The next potluck is on May 15 (NEXT SUNDAY) for Care Group #5. A listing of the groups is in your Unity Handbook, available from the church office, or posted on the bulletin board as you come into church. You will also receive a postcard in the mail with specific instructions for your potluck. RSVP to Angela Zwart.

Advanced Notice

The 2005 Women of Faith Conference in St. Paul will be held October 21-22. Take some time to get away with friends or invite family to join you for this incredible time of refreshment. Twenty-five (25) tickets are available through Angela Zwart on a first-come basis.

Unity Childcare Bake Sale

Unity Childcare will be having a bake sale on Saturday, May 14, at Lisa Jarveis’ home. If you would like to donate any baked goods please drop them off at Unity Childcare on Friday, May 13. Proceeds from the bake sale will go towards purchasing new toys, games, and craft supplies.

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Bridal Shower

You are cordially invited to an Open House Bridal Shower in honor of LaDonna Sandstede bride elect of Nick Freiborg. The shower will take place at Unity CRC on May 18th at 7:00 in the evening.

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bridal Shower

You are invited to an Open House Bridal Shower for Emily Swart, bride elect of Zach Gerdes, on Saturday, May 7 at 2:00pm at the First CRC Fellowship Hall.

CMCS Pops Concert

The CMCS Pops Concert will be held in the high school gym Tuesday, May 10, at 7:00pm. The concert choir will be performing songs from the 60’s as well as a variety of solos and ensembles. Pop and popcorn will be served. Come and enjoy a night of entertainment. All groups are under the direction of Michelle Mulder.

The World’s Biggest Baby Shower

Hope Pregnancy Center with the help of WNCB “The Refuge” (88.1/95.9FM)will be holding THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BABY SHOWER. The program raises funds for our center and provides new baby items that we can share with our new mothers who come to us for help. Please come to the Willmar Walmart parking lot on Saturday, May 14th from 8am - 2pm. Bring or buy baby items and help us try to fill a bus with provisions for this coming year. Thank you!

CMCS Spring Concert

Thursday, May 19, CMCS 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will present a Spring Concert in the high school gym at 7:30pm. The 5th and 6th grade choirs, 5th and 6th grade band, junior high band and choirs will be performing as well as various ensembles. We hope you will join us for a night of music. The groups are directed by Barb Swanson and Michelle Mulder.

CMCS Awards Day

Friday, May 20 is Awards Day at CMCS. Students in grades 7 - 12 will receive honors for sports participation and academic achievements. You are welcome to attend. The ceremony begins at 1:30pm in the high school gym.

ON CALL Presents

ROCK WORSHIP WORKSHOP FOR KIDS, grades 1 - 6. Sunday, May 22, 1:00pm ~ 7:00pm. A day of rocking and rehearsing with the On Call band. Concert at 7:00pm. Get a t-shirt, snacks, and dinner! It will be held at the First Covenant Church in Willmar. This is a fundraiser for On Call’s Guatemala Mission trip this summer. Cost of the workshop is $25.00. For reservations or more information, contact the Youth For Christ Office at 320-235-0119.

ON CALL Auditions

If you want to sing or play in a band - if you will be a sophomore, junior, or senior - if you want to be used by Christ - join ON CALL. Auditions are May 23 - 27th. Call the YFC office for more information and an appointment.

CMCS Graduation Ceremony

Central Minnesota Christian and the Class of ‘05 invite you to their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 27 at 7:00pm in the high school gym. Guest speaker will be Chaplain Curt Roelofs a 1961 graduate of CMCS.

Dordt College’s 50th Anniversary

A 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center on July 1-3. Everyone is invited to attend events throughout the weekend, including music and theater performances, youth and alumni intramural sports, socials, food, art, a parade, fireworks and more. Most events are free, but some require pre-registration or minimal fees. For additional details or to register, call for a brochure at 1-800-343-6738 (extension #3) or visit www.dordt.edu/events/jubilee/

Vacation Bible School

Let’s go on a Safari Adventure, June 6-10 at First CRC in Prinsburg, as in the past it will be held in the evening. Children are invited to attend Vacation Bible School. Your prayers are appreciated, ask God to bring children to hear about Jesus, our King and Savior. Ask God to provide willing helpers, eager to share His love in Jesus.

Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference

Mark your calendars now and PLAN TO ATTEND the Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference to be held at Alexandria, Minnesota on August 8 - 11, 2005. Join with us as we celebrate our twenty–second year of conferences. Dr. Carl Bremer from Primary Focus and Evangelist Verlyn Schaap from Sargeant Bluff, IA will be the keynote speakers. A concert is scheduled for Wednesday evening. There are scheduled activities for children, preschool through high school age. Watch for a registration announcement in your bulletin at a later date. Bring your family - invite your friends - plan to be challenged and inspired.

May is Mental Health Month

MIND Your Heath - Mental Health and physical health go hand in hand. Caring for your mind, as well as your body, is good for your overall health and key to your success at home, at work, and at school. Mental health problems are real, common, and treatable. Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety disorders, are as treatable as many physical illnesses. Woodland Centers provides services for a six-county area: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift Counties. Call Woodland Centers at 1-800-992-1716.

2005 "Helping Hands" Mission Trip Report

Many lives were touched on this year's "Helping Hands" Mission Trip. Not only the lives of the people we helped in Mississippi, but also the lives of the students who offered their services to the needy. The centerpiece of our trip was and always is time spent dwelling on the truths of the Word of God. I was privileged to see the lives of our kids being touched through this experience. Please pray that the seeds planted will continue to sprout and grow greatly. Our group is very grateful to you for your prayers, food donations and generous monetary support. Your response to our requests was overwhelming, and we could not have proceeded with this trip without your contributions. The Lord blessed us tremendously this year with great results, both earthly and spiritual. On behalf of the entire group, we thank you so much for your love and support! - Duane Bonnema & the "Helping Hands" Group