April 12, 2009

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Today (2nd Sunday):

10:00am: Morning Worship

7:30pm: SNL at The Rock on 8th

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning

7:00pm: Friendship Class at Willmar CRC, Lesson 3 & 4, Lunch: Roseland Ladies

Wednesday:

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

7:00pm: 9th - 12th Youth Group

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):

8:30am: Temple Prayers

9:00am: Sunday School 3rd - 12th

10:00am: Worship

Children ages 3-preK and K-1 will be invited  by announcement to go to Children's Church!

7:30pm: SNL at The Rock on 8th

Unity Church Announcements

Infant Baptism: This morning we celebrate the sign and seal of God through baptism on Alysia Joy Buteyn, infant daughter of Scott & Taryn. We thank God for His continued faithfulness through the generations!

Sunday Evening Worship Celebration: The THIRD SUNDAY IS COMING next week!!  The Unity Church Council has approved a scheduled evening service once each month on the THIRD SUNDAY with a main focus on prayer and praise. Next week Sunday, April 19, plan to come out for a time to share your prayer concerns and praise, spend time in worship LED BY MEMBERS OF OUR YOUTH GROUP, and hear  some thoughts on fasting. The service will begin at 6:00 PM.

Council Nominations: During our morning worship service on April 19 we will select and install new office bearers. The following members have been nominated for these offices: Administrative Deacon (1 to be selected)--Tim Starkenburg, Angela Miedema, Mike Mulder.

Shepherding Elders (3 to be selected)--Gar Jasper, Alnora Bruin, Perry Breems, Dan Ohden

Service Deacons (3 to be selected)--Scott Buteyn, Dan Brouwer, Amy Bonnema, Natalie Vander Beek

The first Shepherding Elder and the first Service Deacon selected will serve a two-year term; all others elected will serve three-year terms.

Fundraiser for Jon Schroeder's Family: Jon's daughter Reese, with the help of her art teacher wanted to do something to help her daddy. So she sat down and has drawn/colored/painted zoo animals and her art teacher has turned them into greeting cards. They are selling sets of 6 cards for $10.00. Because of the awesome response to this fundraiser, cards will not be available till after Easter. Please place your orders with April in the office or you can email your information and order to cardsbyreese@gmail.com, someone will contact you.

Jon Schroeder Family Benefit: There will be a benefit dinner (carry-out available) and a silent auction held on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Renville Community Center in Renville, MN.  The freewill offering benefit is for the family of Jon Schroeder who passed away March 31 from a rare lung disease. This benefit will help Stacie (Vreeman) Schroeder and her children with expenses. There will be "Cards by Reese" available for purchase that day also and orders can be placed in the event of a sellout.  If anyone would be willing to volunteer your time to helping with the benefit or if you are willing to donate items to the silent auction please contact Roger & Mary A. Everyone is welcome!

Thank you!: The families of Jon Schroeder want to thank you for your amazing outpouring of love to them, during the last few months. Your diligent prayers and acts of kindness will never be forgotten. May God bless you richly. All glory to him! Sincerely, Stacie, Reese, Walker, Cash and Families.

Open House Bridal Shower: You are invited to an Open House Bridal shower honoring Krista Leininger, Bride-elect of Jeremiah Slagter on Saturday, April 18th, from 9:30am - 11:30am at 1st CRC Fellowship hall. Krista & Jeremiah are registered at Herbergers and Target (there are discount coupons available for Herberger's registry located at the First CRC main entrance bulletin board). Everyone is welcome!

Open House Bridal Shower: You are invited to an Open House Bridal Shower honoring, Hilary Marcus, Bride-elect of Joel Boonstra on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00am - 12:00noon at the 1st CRC Fellowship hall. Hilary & Joel are registered at Target & Herberger's.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner!: It's back by popular demand! Sunday, May 3rd, Mark your calendars. Start to check you mailboxes for more details.

Custodian Needed!: We have a job opening for Custodian at Unity Church. This position involves the maintenance of both the building and the grounds (for more details pick up a copy of the "Custodian Job Description" which is available on the table by the mailboxes. This is a part-time salaried position.  If you would like to apply and/or need more information, please contact Phil Erffmeyer.  We hope to fill this position soon. **Applications will be received until April 19 for the position of Custodian.

Pictures Needed!: Work has begun on the Dedication/Anniversary celebration that will take place in August.  We are looking for pictures that you might have of events that have taken place over the past 25 years.  We are looking specifically for pictures that cover the last 15 years.  Please contact Mary A if you have any pictures that you would like to share.

Easter Celebration: You are cordially invited to attend the Combined Easter Day Service at the First CRC of Prinsburg at 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT! Rev. Rob Gorter will be the keynote speaker. Rev. Gorter is the Dean of Chapel at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Nursery services will be provided.  The offering will be taken for the Bible League.

Senior Citizens: All Senior Citizens are welcome to come to the Prinsburg Community Center on Thursday, April 16th at 1:00pm for an afternoon of lunch, games & Fun!

National Day of Prayer: The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 7. You are invited to begin this day by joining many others from this area at a Prayer Breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Willmar, starting at 6:30am.  Breakfast will be served until 7:00am.  Following breakfast, the guest speaker will be Pastor Jon V. Anderson, sharing reflections on his recent trip to Israel and Palestine. The morning will also include moments of prayer and worship. Cost is just $10. Tickets are available through our church office. The breakfast is hosted by the Willmar Mayor's office and the Willmar Area Ministerial Association

Will You Join Us?(Emden, Unity, & Willmar CRCs):

Who: Solid Rock Youth

What:   Feeding the Hungry

Why:  To help Teens and young adults in the Willmar Area who are in high risk situations and have been homeless and are in temporary living quarters.

How: Making and Delivering meals-you make a donation, we'll make the meals!!

The high school students of Solid Rock Youth will be making, packaging and delivering meals on April 22.  We plan on delivering 2 meals per person.  The food and packaging expense is estimated at $12 per person and we plan on delivering to 35 people.--Less than $500 total!! We hope you can join us in this effort by donating toward the cost of the food.  Please drop your donation off at your church office or contact a volunteer leader by April 15. All donations received in excess will be used to provide extra food or meals in the future!!

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."  Matthew 25:35-36

Community Announcements

Animal Crackers in my Soup!: The Encounter team from 1st CRC of Prinsburg is having a Soup Supper Wednesday, April 22nd in the church basement from 5:00PM to 7:00PM!  They are raising money for their mission's trip to Flagstaf , AZ where they will be running a Safari themed VBS!  They will also have a silent auction for hiring a student to come and help you for an afternoon.  Each of their talents will be on display for you to read and bid on one! Come and join us for some Soup on Safari!!

Marriage Encounter ~ Engaged Encounter: Spring into the full potential of your marriage! Attend the April 25 ~ 26 Marriage Encounter. Weekends are held at the Dakota Ridge Hotel on 35E and Yankee Doodle in Eagan. Visit www.marriages.org for a listing of retreats or call 651-454-3238.

Camp G.K. Bear: 2009 Camp Date and Location are Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:0 am - 3:00 pm at St. Mary's Church 713 12the Street SW Willmar, MN. For more information or to register call: The Grief Center 320-230-4714. Also see the flyer and registration form on the bulletin board by the mailboxes.

Morning of Joy: A Gathering for Women, on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 - 12 noon at the Sioux Falls Ramkota Inn.  Joe and Debbie Mayer, from New Brighton, MN, will share their journey into comfort, freedom and intimacy with Christ following the death of their three daughters in a car accident near Willmar in 2004. Registration fee is $12.00 with checks written to Coffee Break Events. Registration deadline is April 8. To make reservations send registration fee and names of women who will be attending to Lois Hoogeveen, 201 North La Salle Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110.

GEMS Banquet: The GEMS will be holding their annual spring Banquet on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the First CRC basement. Mothers and Grandmothers are invited to join the girls as they end another exciting season. Come and celebrate what God has done through the GEMS program this year! 

Open House: You are invited to an Open House 80th Birthday celebration honoring, Elaine Marcus on Saturday, April 18th from 1:30pm - 4:30pm at the Prinsburg Community Center. Everyone is welcome!

Hillsong London :Will be at Willmar Evangelical Free (1305 19th Ave SW) on Thursday, April 23rd! The concert will begin at 7:00 pm, doors will open at 6:30pm.Tickets can be purchased online at www.praisefm.org/events.cfm by phone at 800-658-2229, or at the following locations until 3pm April 22nd: Good News Book Store in Willmar, and The Mustard Seed in Alexandria. $10 in advance, $12 at the door (1 hour before concert). Join them for a great night of Praise and worship!

"Voices of the 60's": The Prairie Arts Chorale will present "Voices of the 60s-A Magical Musical Tour". Concert dates and locations are as follows:

Prinsburg-Saturday, April 25, 7:30pm

Redwood Falls-Friday, May 1, 7:30pm

New London-Saturday, May 2, 7:30pm

Marshall-Sunday, May 3, 4:00pm

*** For ticket information, contact Paul Knapper at 320-329-3949