April 22, 2007

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: 2 Cor. 1:18-22 (Reader: Bev Marcus)
Sermon Series: Symbols of the Spirit
Message: “The Spirit Poured Out Like Oil on the Anointed Ones” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!

We are delighted that you have joined us this day to worship Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One. By coming together in his name and for his glory, we acknowledge that he is Lord and King. May you find strength, purpose, and joy in dedicating your life for him.

Sesquicentennial Celebration

Tonight at the Evangelical Free Church in Willmar at 4:00pm, we will worship together in thanksgiving and praise to God for His faithfulness to the Christian Reformed Church throughout its history of 150 years, and we will look forward to what he has in store for us in the years to come. Our celebration will include a message by Rev. Howard VanderWell, “Remember Your Leaders.” An area-wide choir will also offer their praise through music. Valet service will be available at the east entrance of the Evangelical Free Church (1305 19th Ave SW, Willmar).

The Gospel Class

This Thursday and Sunday is the last class session on the Church and what it means to be a member. We will take a break from the Gospel Class for the month of May and will resume May 31 / June 3 with a study of the Books of the Bible. This will be the topic for the entire summer.

Ministry Team Invitation

Our annual congregational meeting is coming soon (mid-June), and the Council is inviting each Ministry Team to share an update on how the Lord has been working this past year. If your team would like to communicate something to the entire church, please talk to any of the members of Council.

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Join us for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3 from 6:30-8:00am at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center. Bob Poe, the Youth for Christ Director and Sonshine Music Festival Director, will be speaking on “Today’s Youth: Their Challenges, Our Opportunities.” Tickets are $12 and can be reserved through the church office.

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (4th 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.
4:00pm: Area-Wide CRC Celebration Sesquicentennial Service at Willmar Evangelical Free

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday:
6:30pm: Cadets at First CRC, Bowling
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 & Membership Class

Next Sunday (5th 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

Love Fund Offering Next Week

Next Sunday is the 5th Sunday of the month, which means our offering will not be for the General Fund, but will instead be for the Love Fund. Unless otherwise designated all offerings and gifts next Sunday will go to assist the community and church needs that the Love Fund covers.

Local outreach opportunity

If you would like an opportunity to get to know some of the Willmar Somalian’s contact Sarah Brouwer or Natalie VanderBeek

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is fast approaching! Although the theme has yet to be determined, the dates have been set for June 4-8. We need to have seven teachers and seven helpers signed up by April 30 in order to get supplies and materials ordered. If we don't get enough volunteers, we may have to cancel VBS for this year. Please consider how you can be a part of the program this year and call Nora Ziehl or Susanne Mulder with any questions.

Prinsburg Garage Sales Table Reservations

Prinsburg garage sales are coming up Saturday, May 19th. If you plan to use church tables you need to contact April in the church office to reserve them. First come first serve.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CMCS Spring Concert

The CMCS Pops Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at 7:00pm. in the high school gym. The theme for this year is All That Jazz. The girls chorus and boys chorus and several vocal and instrumental solos will also be performed. Come and enjoy a fun night.

What Every Mom Needs!

A Saturday Mothers Day Event. Join us on Saturday, May 12th at 8:00 am at Bunde CRC for 90 minutes of top quality programming for women of all ages. At this live broadcast you will see speaker Elisa Morgan, CEO MOPS Intl., with Humorist Ken Davis & Music Artist Kim Hill. Muffins and coffee following program.

West Central Christian Singles Outing

We plan to attend a Twins game at the Metro Dome on Saturday, May 26th. We will leave the Evangelical Free Church parking lot at 3:00pm. Cost for this outing is $16.00 for the ticket and aprox. $12.00 to cover the bus ride and the parking fee. Please bring a sack lunch. Email wccs.willmar@yahoo.com no later than May 1, if you plan to come.

Wills and 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 the Barnabas Foundation is ready to help you. He will be in our area May 8, 9, and 10. 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. Please contact Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 1-888-448-3040 to arrange an appointment with Don Long.