April 9, 2006

MORNING WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: Amos 2:6-8, 7:1-8, 8:1-6
Message: “Amos: The Unpopular Message to the Affluent”(Pastor Jeff)
Lead Worshipers: Children’s Choir, Bryan DeGroot and Praise Team
Offering: Unity Ministries

Welcome to Unity Church May you find grace, mercy, peace, love, joy, and fellowship in this place. God is always on the move and he has invited us to join him in the work he is doing. As we gather together today, may we hear his voice more clearly, be transformed by his Spirit, and set foot into this week with a renewed passion for Christ and his kingdom.

Baptism: This morning we celebrate God’s promises to Elijah Christian VanderPol through his baptism. We are so grateful for him and for who God calls him to be!

The Persecuted Church: Today, we continue our focus on a few of the countries around the world where Christians are facing persecution. Please make it a priority to pay attention to and pray for the needs of those who are facing suffering. The flag of India has been added to the back wall as a reminder to pray for them.

Maundy Thursday Service: Join us this Thursday (April 13) at 7:00pm as we reflect on the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

The monthly calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendar

Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am - Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in
grades K-2 will be dismissed by
announcement for Children’s Church
5:00pm - Evening Worship

Monday:
4:00pm - Worship Planning Meeting

Tuesday:
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry

Wednesday:
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm - Youth Group

Thursday
7:00pm - Maundy Thursday Service

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
7:00-9:15 - Easter Breakfast
10:00am - Morning Worship
6:30pm - Combined Easter Evening Worship at First CRC, Prinsburg

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sunday, April 30
Last day of Sunday School

Old Testament Challenge (OTC): The fast-track readings for this week (Week 28) are: Isaiah 2-6; 40, 43, 56, 66 and Psalms 85, 93, and 104.

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Janus Charity Ironman: Please continue to pray for Mike and Heather Pluimer who today are in Arizona where Mike will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles to raise funds for the Hope Pregnancy Center in Willmar!

CMCS Mission Trip
Please pray this week for the CMCS students who are on a mission trip to the Urban School of Evangelism in Hollywood, CA. Josh Layman, Tara Frikke, Brandon Marcus, and David Poppema are on the trip from Unity. We pray that God will work in powerful ways through them and to them.

Celebration for Adam: Come join us at the YMCA on Sunday, April 16 for a celebration of the life of Adam Mikelson, in honor of his birthday. The YMCA has graciously allowed us access to the entire lower level from 4:00-7:00pm. Pizza will be served, and a free-will offering will be taken, with proceeds going to the Mikelson Memorial Fund. A tree will also be planted that day around 6:00pm near the pool windows with a plaque hung inside as a memorial to Adam's life and his service as a lifeguard.

Need Help? Spring is in the air and it is time to start on yard work! If you could use help with your cleaning or any other tasks please contact Peter Meyer at 214-7914. All earnings will go toward Peter’s YWAM Mission Trip.

UNITY CHURCH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Small Group Smorgasbord: Beginning Easter morning, there will be a “buffet offering a wide variety of choices” of material for your small group to consider for this summer. Every group is asked to participate, as well as those who are interested in joining a group.

Willmar Food Shelf: Don’t forget that you can give to the Food Shelf by placing designated funds in the offering baskets through next Sunday. Please consider how you can give to this genuine need in our community.

Easter Evening Service: Join us next Sunday evening at 6:30pm at First CRC, Prinsburg for a combined Easter celebration involving area CRC and RCA churches. Rev. John Rozeboom, Executive Director of CRCNA Home Missions, will speak.

Prison Ministry Training: The next full training session for prison ministry will be held May 6 in St. Cloud. Anyone who would like to participate when we lead worship at the prison must attend this training.

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast - Thursday, May 4, 6:30-8:00am
Join us at the Willmar Holiday Inn for this annual event. The speaker will be from Covenant World Relief and will discuss compassionate response to catastrophe. Unity has one table reserved with 8 seats. Tickets are $11 each. Please see Pastor Jeff if you are interested in attending.

Senior Citizens Potluck - Thursday, April 13th, 11:30am
Come to the Community Center. We will be entertained by a woman who is blind, Ruth Agman, who will play and sing for us.