SUNDAY WORSHIP
Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Message: "Finding a Path Through the Desert" (Marly Breems)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Josh Layman
Welcome to Unity Church!
Welcome to all who enter this place of worship. May you sense the presence of God and be refreshed by the outpouring of His Spirit. As God has poured himself out for us, we pour ourselves out in worship today.
CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration
Today the Christian Reformed Congregations of Brooten, Bunde, Hancock, Prinsburg, Raymond, Renville and Willmar will again gather in combined worship to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the CRC. The service will take place at the Willmar Evangelical Free Church at 4 p.m. It will feature the music of the Bunde Praise Team, a vocal duet by Heather Pluimer and Christina VanderPol, a piano duet by Aimee TeBrake and Debra Newhouse, a visual presentation featuring our local ministries, and Judy Groen as accompanist. The guest speaker will be Rev. Roger Kok of Grand Rapids Michigan. Nursery will be provided and valet service will be available. The offering will help to cover the expenses of our sesquicentennial events. You are cordially invited to be part of this service of prayer and praise!
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Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
4:00pm: “Rejoicing” 150th Anniversary of the CRC Sesquicentennial Worship at Willmar Evangelical Free Church
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
6:15pm: Deacons Meeting
6:15pm: Elders Care Meeting
7:00pm: Full Council Meeting
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
10:00am: Worship
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, August 26
Ministry Team Training
Sunday, September 9
Fall Kick-Off
Sunday, October 7
Area Wide Disability Awareness 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 11
CRC “Rededicating” 150th Anniversary Combined Worship at Willmar Evangelical Free Church
Building Project Update
The Building Expansion Team will meet with the Council on Monday night to discuss the future of the building project. Since all of the bids came in higher than we had budgeted, we need to determine the best ways to do ministry while we continue our work on reducing the cost of the project. We will continue to keep the congregation informed about the progress of the project and plan to have times for discussion over the next few weeks. As always, if you have any questions, you may contact any member of the Building Expansion Team.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Raymond Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 14 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm at the Christian Reformed Church in Raymond.
Night of Praising the Lord
Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 pm at Bunde Christian Reformed Church. We will have a time of praise and worship led by the Bunde Praise Team, some door prizes and food. Take your family and friends and join us for fellowship and fun! We especially invite the youth of your church!
Back to School Veggie Tales Party
All kids ages 4 years old through grade 6 are invited to a back to school party at Bunde Christian Reformed Church on Wed, August 22 from 7:00-9:00pm to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. We will watch Moe and the Big Exit, the newest Veggie Tales movie. We’ll also have a snack, games and craft. Come join the fun!! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with your children. Find a color page located in your mailbox and bring it back for a prize on August 22.
WOMEN OF FAITH TICKETS
We have 20 tickets left! They are good seats. If you would like to go to women of faith and have not purchased your ticket, contact April Swierenga today to get your ticket. $69.00 per ticket. Great price!
Open House Bridal Shower
Come and go Bridal Shower honoring Crystal Ahrenholz Bride-elect of Andy Erickson, Saturday, August 18th from 9:30am - 11:30am in the
First CRC basement in Prinsburg. Please bring your favorite recipe for the bride! The couple is registered at Target and Menards.
90th Birthday Open House
You are invited to a 90th Birthday open house for Ed Mulder on Sunday, August 19th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Prinsburg Community Center.
Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens will be gathering for a potluck at the Prinsburg Fire Hall on Thursday, August 23 at 11:30am. Those with last names beginning with:
A-G, bring desserts;
K-P, bring casseroles;
Q-Z, bring salads.
If you any questions, please contact Ardy Zondervan.
Celebration of Life Concert
Get your tickets now for the Celebration of Life Concert featuring Mark Schultz on Thursday, October 11 at 7:00pm at the Evangelical Free Church (1305 19th Ave SW, Willmar). Tickets are $15.00 for preferred seating or $10.00 for general seating. General seating tickets are available at
Hope Pregnancy Center, Good News Christian Book Store. Preferred Seating is only available by calling
Hope Pregnancy Center at 320-235-7619. There will be an opportunity to financially support
Hope Pregnancy Center during the concert.
Jennifer (Huisinga) Norbie Benefit
On Saturday, August 18 the public is invited to attend all activities for the event held on the MinnWest Technology Campus on North Highway 71/23 in Willmar at the Life Science Innovations Building (1800 Technology Drive NE).
