Bulletins: March 2007 Archives

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 (Scripture Reader: Arlene Groen)
Lenten Sermon Series: "The Madness of the Gospel"
Message: “The Madness of the Humble King” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH! “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless him. The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” - Psalm 118:24-29
Today begins our celebration of the passion of Jesus. This is Palm Sunday, the day we reflect on his triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before he went to the cross. Because of his obedience even to death, we worship this king who demonstrated for us what it means to be truly humble. May we have the same mind and attitude as that of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Passion Week Worship

We will remember and reflect on the death of Christ on Good Friday, April 6. As part of our worship together we will be participating in Communion. This will be in place of our regular practice of having Communion on the second Sunday of the month. We will not be taking the Lord’s Supper on Easter Sunday.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

150th Anniversary of the CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration
April 22 at 4:00pm at Willmar Evangelical Free Church

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (1st Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in K-1st grade will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
After Church - Kids’ Handbell Choir Practice (See Announcement)

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
7:00pm: Friendship Class, Lesson 2 at Willmar CRC

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (9-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Men’s Wild at Heart 7:00pm: Cadets at First CRC

Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class

Friday:
7:00pm: Good Friday Worship

Next Sunday (EASTER):
6:00am: Easter Sunrise Service at First Reformed - Willmar
8:45am: Adult Sunday School - Gospel Class at Duininck Bros
9:00-9:30: 3 years-3rd grade practice singing
9:30-9:50: 4 years-5th grade practice bells
10:00am: Morning Worship - No Children’s Church
6:30pm: Combined Easter Service at First CRC - Prinsburg

Reminder for Kids and Parents

Kids ages 4 years through 5th grade are playing the handbells on Easter morning! Please plan to stay after church TODAY to practice. We will also practice on Easter morning before church. Kids ages 3 years through 3rd grade have been practicing to sing in church on Easter morning!

Membership Class – After Easter

If you are interested in what it means to be a member of Unity Church, please join us for the next session of the Gospel Class. The three weeks after Easter we will explore the issues related to church membership and look at some of the specifics of being a member of this Church. You can choose to go to the class on either Thursdays at 8:00pm or Sundays at 8:45am - April 12 (or 15), 19 (or 22), and 26 (or 29).

CRC 150th Anniversary Celebration

“Grace Through Every Generation” is the theme for the 150th Anniversary of the Christian Reformed Church of North America. The celebration of “Remembering” will be Sunday, April 22 at 4pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Willmar.

CRC 150th Volunteers Needed

Unity needs a few volunteers for the Sesquicentennial service on April 22. Our deacons will be serving with the deacons from other churches. We also need two people to serve in the nursery with members of Raymond, Willmar, and Emden. We are also looking for anyone who is willing to help with clean-up after the service and fellowship time. If you would like to serve in any of these ways for our time of celebration, please contact the church office.

Solid Rock Youth Group Mission Trip 2007

July 14 - 22 we will be traveling to a Christian retreat center in a remote area NE of Salt Lake City, Utah to help with repairs and upkeep. We will also spend some time in the City. We will be partnering with Mountain Springs Community Church (Marion Menning, former Minnesota State Senator who some of you may know, is the pastor). We will be doing some physical labor, spending some time being educated on Mormon culture and how we as Christians can witness to Mormons, and taking time out for devotions and working to develop a more vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. (Please note that youth group members will be writing fund raising letters in the next months asking for your support.)

SRYG Lock In

Solid Rock Youth Group lock in has been scheduled for the evening of April 20th through Saturday morning April 21st. Youth group members are asked to keep the date open--more information to follow.

Couples Needed To Host Dinner Guests!

Solid Rock Youth Group has an idea, and we want you to do it for us (typical teenage stuff huh!) We are looking for couples or a pair of single seniors that are willing to host a group of four youth for Sunday noon lunch on April 29th. We will provide you with a short discussion guide for use after lunch. This guide will help facilitate both a devotional time and some story sharing. Please inform Kirk Vander Pol (Unity) or Renae Kleinhuizen (Willmar) if you would be willing to volunteer to host a group of 4 youth.

YOUTH GROUP: Please remember to check out www.bigdig07.com.

THE GOSPEL CLASS

THURSDAY NIGHTS 8:00 P.M. OR SUNDAY MORNINGS 8:45 A.M.
Next Week: “Does it matter if Jesus really rose from the dead?”
Two Weeks: “What must you believe to be a Christian?”
Three Weeks: “What does it mean to be Reformed?”
An introductory look at the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. Each topic seeks to answer key questions about God and faith. You are invited to attend any session at any time. Readings are provided each week, which you may use as much or as little as you’d like. The goal of the class is: to know God better and have the gospel shape every part of our lives.

Prayer Corner:

The overall health of Jan deteriorated this week. Please be in prayer for Bob and the family. Please remember all those in need for healing in your daily prayers. If there is someone we should include (with their permission) as part of our prayer corner, please contact one of the pastors or the church office. Thank you.

GEMS Ladies Tea

The Ladies Tea is coming soon! Wednesday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship. More details will be in your mailboxes soon.

Combined Choir Rehearsal

The combined choir for the CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration which is scheduled for April 22 will have another rehearsal on Sunday, April 15 at 4:00 PM in Prinsburg, and will be held at the CMCS Music Room. Mrs. Michelle Mulder will be the director. We are singing two songs, "Fairest Lord Jesus" and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" and invite all those who enjoy singing to join us.

Senior Citizens “Fun Times”

Plan ahead if you missed the play “Church Basement Ladies”. We are offering another opportunity, Thursday, April 26th matinee. Its lots of laughter. Also, sometimes we like surprises so we have a “Mystery Trip” planned for June 12-16. There are some very interesting stops that the men will enjoy - we didn't forget the ladies! Please call Ardy for reservations.

West Central Christian Singles

We are attending "The Promise" pageant at the Willmar E-Free church on Friday, April 6, meeting in the church gathering area at 6:30pm and then going to McMillans afterwards for coffee/conversation. Each person will need a ticket for this event. The ticket is FREE, but is needed in order to attend. Tickets can be picked up at the Willmar Good News Bookstore, Willmar E-Free church or by emailing to wccs.willmar@yahoo.com. There will be a free-will offering at the event. (the pageant is on the life of Jesus Christ; there will be live animals too. The event after that will be movie night on Friday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm. We will see the movie, "One Night With The King". Cost is $2; pop and popcorn will be provided.

Good Friday Service

The Emden Christian Reformed Church in Renville invites you to their Tenebrae Service on Good Friday evening at 7:00 pm. The church choir will be presenting a sacred concert entitled "Shadows of Sacrifice". Please join us as we remember and experience our Lord's suffering and sacrifice for our sins. We will also be sharing Holy Communion together.

FRIENDSHIP BIBLE MINISTRY NEWS

We would like to invite anyone interested in getting involved in Friendship to come and visit one of our last meetings. There are many opportunities, Mentors, serving lunch, music, helping with our annual Retreat. We want to thank our faithful Mentors and Subs this year, and thanks to Marianne and Laura for leading our lessons. And thanks to all who support us with financial gifts and prayers. Monday night groups last meetings are, April 2, 16, and 30. The Tuesday night will meet every week in April. If you have any questions call Sandy Moorlag or Helene Dykstra.

Millions are Waiting! Bible Translation Banquet

You are cordially invited to join Peter & Sue Westrum for an evening of inspiration and insight as Sue shares about their 36 years in ministry of Wycliffe Bible Translation. Come Friday, April 27th, 7:00pm at the Kandi Entertainment Center. For banquet reservations and complimentary tickets please contact Lois Cook.

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:12-18 (Scripture Reader: Kaitlyn Ohden)

Lenten Sermon Series: The Madness of the Gospel

Message: “The Madness of Making It Count” (Pastor Jeff)

Offering: Unity Ministries

Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot


WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!

The Lord is good and his love endures forever. He is faithful from generation to generation. Today we are reminded of God’s gracious promises to us. As part of our worship, we celebrate the baptism of Trey Fisher, as he receives the sign and seal of the blessing grace of God in entering into the covenant community.

Baptism: This morning we celebrate God’s grace and love being extended to Trey Jeffery Fisher and the entire Fisher family through the sign and seal of baptism. May this be a time of good news of great joy!

Celebration of Communion in April

We will be participating in the Lord’s Supper at our Good Friday Service, April 6. This will be in place of our regular practice of having Communion on the second Sunday of the month

Easter Sunrise Service

April 8 at 6:00a.m. at First Reformed Church in Willmar with a brunch following Worship.

Membership Class – After Easter

If you are interested in becoming a member of Unity Church, join us at the Gospel Class for the three weeks after Easter on either Thursdays at 8:00pm or Sundays at 8:45am - April 12 (or 15), 19 (or 22), and 26 (or 29).

Our Missionaries in the News

The Forecaster, a newspaper in Maine ran a feature story this past week on the efforts of volunteers, including Children of the Promise, in working to save the life of little Josiah, who was in church with us last week. You can read the whole story by following the “Saving Josiah” link on our church website.

Building Expansion Team Meeting

Our architect will be in Prinsburg on Friday to meet with the facility teams. The teams will be working on finalizing the details for our design plan and updating estimated cost information. After this meeting, an up-to-date timeline for the project will be provided.

SOLID ROCK YOUTH GROUP

Please remember to look up www.bigdig07.com.

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in
K-1st grade will be invited
by announcement to go to
Children’s Church.

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (7-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Men’s Wild at Heart 7:00pm: GEMS at First CRC

Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
8:45am: Adult Sunday School - Gospel Class at Duininck Bros
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 3rd
9:00am: Sunday School 4th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 3rd
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 1st 10:00am: Morning Worship

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Good Friday Worship

April 6 at 7:00pm

Combined Easter Evening Worship

April 8 at 6:30pm at First CRC

150th Anniversary of the CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration

April 22 at 4:00pm at Willmar Evangelical Free

Fragrant Offerings at Church

Please be considerate when coming to worship on Sundays by not using any fragrances. We need you to do this so that we can minister to all people without forcing away those who have allergies. We do not want to alienate people from the gospel over smelling good. Instead, let your “fragrant offerings” be the life you live and the gifts you use. Thank you for following our policy.

Wycliffe Bible Translation Banquet

You are invited to attend the Wycliffe Banquet which will be Friday, April 27. For free tickets please contact Lois Cook. More details coming.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Return Trip

“...let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:16 - 18). Duane Bonnema is organizing a group of adult leaders along with Junior and Senior high school volunteers to once again lend a helping hand to Hurricane Katrina victims in Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi. This group will be leaving Monday, April 2, 2007, at 5:00 am, and returning Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 pm. We are looking for additional volunteers, especially those with skills in carpentry, sheet rocking, shingling, and wiring. If you are unable to join us on this trip, but are willing to help, we are in need of building supplies, food, and funding for purchasing the materials needed to complete our work projects. Most of all, your continued prayers and support are coveted as we prepare to return to the Gulf. If you have any questions or can help in any way, please contact: Duane Bonnema. Please mail donations to: 1809 22nd Street SW Helping Hands Hurricane Relief Fund Willmar, MN 56201 c/o Lorraine Hoogeveen Treasurer

Gospel Quartet Concert

Saturday, April 14, 2007 we hope to take a bus to the Gospel Quartet convention in Minneapolis. Family groups and quartets entertain us all day. Its great continuous gospel music. Please call Ardy Zondervan for more details or to sign for these tours.

West Central Christian Singles

Come join us for bowling and dinner on Saturday, March 10, 5:00 pm at the Willmar Kandi Entertainment Center. Cost: $2.75/game plus shoe rental and dinner. (shoe rental will be free if we have more than 20 people) Please RSVP by March 5 to wccs.willmar@yahoo.com so we know how many lanes to reserve.

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:19-30 (Scripture Reader: Dave Groen)
Lenten Sermon Series: The Madness of the Gospel
Message: The Madness of the Role Player(Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH! We thank God that you are here. He has brought each of us to this place, and we pray that we will all be blessed by his grace, mercy, and peace. May we find our greatest treasure in God as we are reminded of the promises God has given us and as we renew our commitment to love and follow him in everything.

During this season of Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter, we are focusing on the loving grace of Jesus as seen in the gospel of John and the letter to the Philippians. This morning we look at how Jesus affected the lives of two people who played important, but mostly unrecognized, roles in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul.

Next Sunday we celebrate together the promises of God given to us in the sacrament of baptism. Jeff and Wendy Fisher will present their son, Trey, to receive the blessing and grace of God through the sign and seal of entering into the covenant community.

Thank You for Your Prayers and Support

We would like to thank each one of you for your concern, cards, prayers, food, flowers, memorials, and hugs of sympathy. We especially thank God for the abundant amount of peace He has given us knowing that Thorval is now in his heavenly home. God Bless you! Dorothy Slagter and Family

Easter Sunrise Service

First Reformed Church invites us to their Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday. They will serve a brunch following the service. They welcome any youth who would like to perform a special number or give a reading for the service. Please contact Renae Kleinhuizen if you would like to be involved. More details will follow.

Membership Class – After Easter

If you have an interest in becoming a member at Unity Church, you are invited to participate in our membership class. This class will be part of the Gospel Class, which meets Thursdays at 8:00pm or Sundays at 8:45am. The dates for these sessions are April 12 (or 15), 19 (or 22), and 26 (or 29). Please talk with Pastor Jeff if you would like to do this.

Wycliffe Bible Translation Banquet

You are invited to attend the Wycliffe Banquet which will be Friday, April 27th. For free tickets please contact Lois Cook. More details to come.

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in K-1st grade will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
7:00pm: Friendship Class, Lesson 1 at Willmar CRC ~ Lunch Sam & Barb

Tuesday:
NO LADIES BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (9-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: GEMS at First CRC

Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class - "How Do I Interpret Scripture?"

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
8:45am: Adult Sunday School - Gospel Class at Duininck Bros
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 3rd
9:00am: Sunday School 4th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 3rd
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 1st
10:00am: Morning Worship

THURSDAY NIGHTS 8:00 P.M. OR SUNDAY MORNINGS 8:45 A.M.

THE GOSPEL CLASS

• Next Week: “How do we read, study, and interpret the Bible?”
• Two Weeks: “Why do we say Jesus was born of a virgin and that he lived a sinless life?”
• Three Weeks: “Does it matter if Jesus rose from the dead?”

An introductory look at the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. Each topic seeks to answer key questions about God and faith. You are invited to attend any session at any time. And you may use the readings as much or as little as you’d like. The goal of the class is: to know God better and have the gospel shape every part of our lives

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration

The combined choir for the CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration which is scheduled for April 22 will have two rehearsals. The rehearsals will take place on Sunday, March 25 and Sunday, April 15. Each will begin at 4 PM in Prinsburg, and will be held at the CMCS Music Room. Mrs. Michelle Mulder will be the director. You can pick up the music in the church office. They are Fairest Lord Jesus and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Those who plan to sing should get together with others from your congregation to run through the music, so that you are acquainted with it before the first combined rehearsal.

CMCS Annual Spring Auction

Join us on March 31 for the annual CMCS (Emden) spring auction to be held at the Renville Community Center. The Bake Sale begins at 9:00 a.m, the Silent Auction at 11:00, and the Live Auction at 1:00!! A noon BBQ meal will be served beginning at 11:00 a.m. Come for good food and great fellowship!! !! Free drawings will also be held! Bring your family and friends!!

CMCS Musical “Dear Edwina”

The drama students at Central Minnesota Christian School invite you to the musical Dear Edwina. This light hearted comedy will be presented on March 22, 23, and 24 at 7:00 pm. in the high school gym. Tickets are on sale in the high school office. Adults $5 and students $3.

Soup & Pie Supper

You are invited to the annual Bunde JAM Soup and Pie supper. It will be on Wednesday, March 21 from 5-7:30 pm We will be serving chili, vegetable beef and broccoli & cheese soup with a variety of homemade pies. Free will donation at the door. Please join us for a fun night of food and fellowship.

Senior Citizens

Keep Thursday, March 29th open for a gathering at the community center. Plans are to have a potluck dinner at 11:30. There will be some entertainment there for the day and we also plan to play some cards and games. A-G: dessert H-O: casserole P-Z: salad

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: John 17 (Scripture Reader: Val Duininck)
Lenten Sermon Series: "The Crimson Life of Love"
Message: "The Life of Love and Christ’s Heart for the Church" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!

We are glad that you are here. The Lord invites us to come together to give him our all in worship. He has poured himself out for us - in sending his Son Jesus to die for our sins - and in sending his Holy Spirit to transform our lives. May we find our greatest treasure in God as we are reminded of the promises God has given us and as we renew our commitment to love and follow him in everything.

Today we celebrate Communion! We remember God's ultimate gift to us in Jesus Christ! We invite all who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to participate with us. We come to the table not based on our unworthiness but on Christ's worthiness as Savior! Come, remember, believe, and celebrate!

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
6:15pm: Deacons Meeting
6:15pm: Elders Meeting
7:00pm: Full Council Meeting

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (7-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Men’s Wild at Heart

Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
8:45am: Adult Sunday School - Gospel Class at Duininck Bros
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 3rd
9:00am: Sunday School 4th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 3rd
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 1st Grade
10:00am: Morning Worship

Baby Congratulations

Congratulations to Mike & Tracy Borstad in the birth of a beautiful healthy baby boy, Andrew David. He was born Friday, March 2 weighing in at 8 lbs 11 oz and was 23 inches long!

Open House Baby Shower

You are invited to an open house baby shower for Andrew David Borstad, infant son of Mike & Tracy, on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Unity. They are registered at Target.

Worship Grant Project Meeting

TODAY at 4:00pm we will have a meeting at the church to continue our discussion about worship space and the visual aspects of worship. This is both a follow-up to the Worship Conference and a report on the work of the focus groups. If you have been a part of the project or would like to be, please join us for this meeting.

Membership Class – After Easter

If you have an interest in becoming a member at Unity Church, you are invited to participate in our membership class. This class will be part of the Gospel Class, which meets Thursdays at 8:00pm or Sundays at 8:45am. The dates for these sessions are April 12 (or 15), 19 (or 22), and 26 (or 29). Please talk with Pastor Jeff if you would like to do this.

Easter Sunrise Service

First Reformed Church invites us to their Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday. They will serve a brunch following the service. They welcome any youth who would like to perform a special number or give a reading for the service. Please contact Renae Kleinhuizen if you would like to be involved.

CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration

The combined choir for the CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration which is scheduled for April 22 will have two rehearsals. The rehearsals will take place on Sunday, March 25 and Sunday, April 15. Each will begin at 4 PM in Prinsburg, and will be held at the CMCS Music Room. Mrs. Michelle Mulder will be the director. You can pick up the music in the church office. They are Fairest Lord Jesus and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Those who plan to sing should get together with others from your congregation to run through the music, so that you are acquainted with it before the first combined rehearsal.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CMCS Musical “Dear Edwina”

The drama students at Central Minnesota Christian School invite you to the musical Dear Edwina. This light hearted comedy will be presented on March 22, 23, and 24 at 7:00 pm. in the high school gym. Tickets are on sale in the high school office. Adults $5 and students $3.

Winter Blahs? - Lets take a tour

On Saturday, April 14, we hope to attend the Gospel Quartet Convention in Minneapolis. The consista of family groups and various gospel quartets, each entertaining for about 20 minutes. It’s a great variety and many inspiring groups. Food is available on site. Cost of the trip including bus fare and tickets will be $35.00 per person. Please call Ardy as soon as possible so that she can reserve tickets! The bus would leave the First CRC parking lot at 8:45am and we would return around 8:00pm.

Senior Citizens

Keep Thursday, March 29th open for a gathering at the community center. Plans are to have a potluck dinner at 11:30. There will be some entertainment there for the day and we also plan to play some cards and games. A-G: dessert, H-O: casserole, P-Z: salad

Soup & Pie Supper

You are invited to the annual Bunde JAM Soup and Pie supper. It will be on Wednesday, March 21 from 5-7:30 pm We will be serving chili, vegetable beef and broccoli & cheese soup with a variety of homemade pies. Free will donation at the door. Please join us for a fun night of food and fellowship.

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: John 7:53-John 8:11
Lenten Sermon Series: "The Crimson Life of Love"
Message: "The Life of Love and the Message of Forgiveness" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH! We are delighted that you are here. Our desire in this place is to experience an authentic encounter with God. This may happen in different ways for each of us as God touches our hearts and lives in unique ways. Our prayer is that you would sense the presence of God today and be blessed as you worship Him.

Potluck TODAY

Care group 5 has their potluck today after the worship service. Guests, we would love it if you would stay and share this meal with us.

Pastor Jeff at Raymond

Pastor Jeff is preaching and leading both the morning and evening worship services at Raymond CRC today.

Classis This Week

The regional meeting of pastors and elders is being held this Monday and Tuesday (March 5 & 6). Pastor Jeff and Dave Groen are serving as our delegates. Pastor Steve once again is functioning as the Stated Clerk of the Classis and Willis Wubben will be representing CRWRC as the regional board member.

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (1st Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in K-1st grade will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
7:00pm: Friendship Class at Willmar CRC

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (9-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Men’s Wild at Heart

Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class

Next Sunday (2nd Sunday):
8:45am: Adult Sunday School - Gospel Class at Duininck Bros
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 3rd
9:00am: Sunday School 4th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 5th
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 1st
10:00am: Morning Worship ~ Communion

Easter Sunrise Service

First Reformed Church invites us to their Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday. They will serve a brunch following the service. They welcome any youth who would like to perform a special number or give a reading for the service. Please contact Renae Kleinhuizen if you would like to be involved. More details will follow.

Choir Concert

Providence College and Seminary of Otterburne, Manitoba, Canada will be performing at the Raymond Christian Reformed Church on March 9 at 7:00 p.m. The award winning choir and ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Henry Schellenberg, will inspire you as they express their faith through the arts. Their music includes a varied repertoire of classical, traditional, contemporary and sacred ethnic music styles.

Christian Reformed Family Conference

August 6-9 at the Lake Geneva Retreat Center in Alexandria, MN - join with us as we celebrate our twenty-third year of conferences. Rev. Roger Kok from Grand Rapids, MI and Rev. Calvin Hoogendoorn from Sioux Falls, SD 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 registration announcements in your bulletin at a later date. Bring your family, invite your friends, plan to be challenged and inspired!

Our Sympathy

We express our love to Dorothy Slagter, her children and grandchildren, Lenore (Slagter) Marcus, and the extended family in the passing of Thorval Slagter last Sunday evening. Visitation will be today from 5-8pm at the Tri-County Funeral Home here in Prinsburg. The funeral will be at Unity tomorrow morning at 10AM. Please remember this family of our fellowship in your prayers!

Hurricane Katrina Relief Return Trip

Duane Bonnema is organizing a group of adult leaders along with Junior and Senior high school volunteers to once again lend a helping hand to Hurricane Katrina victims in Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi. This group will be leaving Monday, April 2, 2007, at 5:00 am, and returning Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 pm. We are looking for additional volunteers, especially those with skills in carpentry, sheet rocking, shingling, and wiring. If you are unable to join us on this trip, but are willing to help, we are in need of building supplies, food, and funding for purchasing the materials needed to complete our work projects. Most of all, your continued prayers and support are coveted as we prepare to return to the Gulf. If you have any questions or can help in any way, please contact: Duane Bonnema Please mail donations to: 1809 22nd Street SW Helping Hands Hurricane Relief Fund Willmar, MN 56201 c/o Lorraine Hoogeveen, Treasurer “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:16-18

Winter Blahs? - Lets take a tour

(YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SENIOR CITIZEN TO JOIN US ON THESE TOURS!) On Wednesday, March 14, we plan to attend the line play “The Orphan Train” at the Minneapolis Children's Theater. This is the story of the 1930’s during the depression where children were sent on trains to find new homes. After the production we would travel to Owatonna to see the Orphanage museum and hear its stories. Saturday, April 14, we hope to take a bus to the Gospel Quartet convention in Minneapolis. Family groups and quartets entertain us all day. Its great continuous gospel music. Please call Ardy Zondervan for more details or to sign for these two tours. She needs to know soon.

West Central Christian Singles

Come join us for bowling and dinner on Saturday, March 10, 5:00 pm at the Willmar Kandi Entertainment Center. Cost: $2.75/game plus shoe rental and dinner. (shoe rental will be free if we have more than 20 people) Please RSVP by March 5 to wccs.willmar@yahoo.com so we know how many lanes to reserve.