Scripture
Message: “Embrace AIDS: Touching the Untouchables”
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshipers: Heather Pluimer & Jason Ver Steeg
Welcome to
Today we focus our attention on the destructive pandemic of AIDS that is destroying millions of lives and especially in third world countries like
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday:
10:00am: Morning Worship and Children’s church for children ages 3-preK and K- 1
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Sunday, May 3
UNITY Announcements
Our Love and Sympathy
Our love and prayers go out to Norm & Val Duininck, Carl & Shirley Marcus, and the entire Duininck family in the loss of their nephew, Rev. Kelly Duininck. Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior this past Monday evening after his battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. The funeral was yesterday at Rhema Bible Church Chapel in
If anyone would like to pay a tribute to Kelly Duininck they can go to www.hayhurstfuneralhome.com , go to online tributes and type Duininck.
Baby Congratulations
Congratulations to Ben & Megan Taatjes in the birth of their daughter, Addilyn Jae. She was born this past Tuesday, April 22nd. She was 21 1/2 inches long and weighed 7lbs 13 oz. She was welcomed home by her big sister, Lauren.
Prayer Ministry
Next Sunday we will begin a new prayer ministry. Near the end of every worship service there will be prayer ministers available to pray with you about anything. We highly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to have members of our church pray with you and pray for you. We believe that in order for lives to be transformed and
Building Project Update
The contract to build the expansion with the East Nursery Wing was signed with Marcus Construction on Friday. At the Thursday night congregational meeting, including the nursery wing was approved. Construction will begin as soon as the weather cooperates and road restrictions are lifted. We will have a ground-breaking ceremony as part of our prayer service on Sunday May 11 at
10-Day Global Prayer Guides
As part of the Global Day of Prayer movement, which we will be celebrating on May 11, you have been given a 10-day prayer guide in your church mailboxes to begin using this Thursday, May 1 (which is also National Day of Prayer). We ask that you use these prayer guides to expand your prayers for the world. If you don’t have a church box or would like additional prayer guides, you can pick up copied versions by the magazine rack in the fellowship hall.
Spring Tea
Unity Fellowship is hosting a Spring Tea. Ladies (Grandmas, Aunts, Sisters, Moms and daughters) dust off your tea bonnet, find your favorite tea cup and join us at Unity church on Saturday, May 10th at
The younger “ladies” are encouraged to bring their favorite doll or teddy to share their tea time. If you do not have a tea bonnet or tea cup don't let that stop you, we will have plenty on hand to share.
Spaghetti Supper
Solid Rock Youth Ministries is hosting a free-will donation spaghetti supper in Prinsburg on Wednesday evening May 14th! There will also be a silent auction for youth labor/services.
SRYG ~ Girls Retreat
Solid Rock Junior & Senior high school girls and their parents—please note that an overnight retreat is planned for you Friday evening May 16 through Saturday, May 17th.
Council Nominations
The Council is in the process of nominating office bearers to serve for the next three years. If you would like to suggest a nomination please contact Jeff Poppema prior to our Council meeting tomorrow night, so that we as a congregation can select and install the new office bearers on May 18 as part of our worship time.
High School and College Graduates
We are proud of your accomplishments and would like share just a little bit about you! Please forward your graduation information to the church office by April 30th. Church email address: unitycrc@yahoo.com
High school graduates: please let us know when graduation is, what your future plans are and a little bit about the activities or hobbies you were involved in.
College graduates: when is/was graduation, what is your certificate or degree and what your future plans are.
Graduation Open House Announcements
If you would like your graduation open house announcement in the Unity Update or the bulletin, please send your information to unitycrc@yahoo.com NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MAY 4TH!
Community Announcements
Friendship Class
Friendship Class, Monday. April 28th,
any materials you have. Lesson will be provided.
Appreciation Banquet
Friendship Appreciation Banquet, Tuesday, April 29th,
The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Thursday, May 1 is the National Day of Prayer and you are invited to start the day by attending the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the
CMCS Pops Concert
The CMCS Pops Concert will be held in the high school gym Tuesday, May 6 at
Angel Food Ministries
Enjoy top quality fresh groceries at super savings! No applications, No income qualifications, No Membership, No Dues. This is not a fundraiser! Just great food at great prices! This wonderful service is being put on by Harvest Community Church of Willmar. There is more information on the church bulletin board, or at www.harvestwillmar.com or talk to Christina Vander Pol.
Dordt Discovery Days
The registration deadline is approaching! Sign up now for Dordt Discovery Days, June 23-27 on the campus of
Adult Learning Vacation to the
