Morning Worship Celebration
Scripture Passage: Romans 13: 1-7
Message: Righteousness & Duty; Christ Like Civil Obedience
(Pastor Steve Zwart)
Lead Worshipper: Bryan De Groot
Offering: Unity Ministries
Prayer Ministry: (available at the end of worship)
Welcome to Unity!
~ We are delighted that you have joined us for worship. We gather together for the one purpose of worshipping Jesus Christ, the living God and Savior of the world. Our desire is that you would be blessed by God's presence and the fellowship of God's people.
~ Our worship celebration this morning celebrates the love of God in our lives and the love of God that is touching the world! We will celebrate His mark of love through the baptism of Madison, infant daughter of Stephen & Kaitlyn. May the Love of God renew and refresh you today as we worship our great God!
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today (3rd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning
Wednesday:
NO Youth Group Activities This Week!
7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (4th Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Mark Your Calendars!
*** Due to all the Anniversary Celebration activities August 28th--30th, there will be NO 3rd Sunday of the Month evening service!
*** No Youth Group Activities this week. Leader's week off before everything starts up again for the fall!
Redcross Bloodmobile: The Redcross Bloodmobile will be at Raymond CRC on Thursday, August 20th from 1:00pm - 7:00pm. If you are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and haven't given for 56 days you are eligible to donate blood. Please call Janice or Wilma by August 12th to set up a time to come in.
Bible League Minn-ia-kota Retreat: Have you sent in your reservation for Bible League Volunteers' Retreat at the First Reformed Church in
GEMS Counselor/Board Meeting: GEMS Counselors and Board Members meet on Wednesday, August 19 at 7 PM in the First CRC Fellowship Hall.
Unity Family Cares & Concerns
~ Shirley B. continues the long road to recovery. She has been a patient at the Hospital for nearly two weeks. If all goes well, she hopes to return to the area this coming week to convalesce at a local care center, a time period that could last at least six weeks. Please remember her, Wendell, and the family in your prayers! For updates go to her
Unity Choir Practice: The Celebration Choir will practice this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. WE STILL NEED MORE VOICES SO PLEASE COME AND JOIN US EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP. The Choir will be singing two numbers during our Friday evening service (August 28) and two songs during our Sunday morning (August 30) celebration service. The music for these numbers, along with a practice CD, is available on the table across from the mailboxes. You are encouraged to pick up copies if you wish before you come to rehearsal tonight. Just a reminder that the Choir will hold one more practice next Sunday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.
ANNIVERSARY BANQUET RSVP: The caterers MUST have a count of those planning to attend our Celebration Banquet on Saturday evening, August 29. Please fill out the card you received in the mail and deposit it in the box on the shelf under the mailboxes. If you do not have your card, please call the church office (978-4300) no later than TOMORROW and tell April you plan to attend. We're hoping that all the members of our church will come! There is no charge for the banquet, but we must have a count since we pay per plate.
Celebration Weekend Schedule: Plan now to attend our 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend!
The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Friday, August 28 -
Dedication/Celebration Service at
7:00 p.m. with Dr. Ed Roels and
Dr. Dean Deppe, speaking.
Saturday, August 29 -
Celebration Banquet at 6:00p.m.
Variety Program at 7:30p.m.
Sunday, August 30 -
Celebration Service at 10:00 with
Pastor Steve Zwart speaking.
Open-house of new Facility
--2:00-5:00 p.m.
Music at both services will include the Celebration Choir, Praise Team, Organ/Piano duets, and special numbers.
We have invited the community, neighboring churches, and contractors to all the events except the Banquet.
Bob's Building: Thanks to the Prinsburg community for rallying around Bob! A team of over 20 people travelled to the reservation last weekend. They built most of his shop and an enormous deck around his new home. They dug holes for light posts by the hockey arena, put up a shed for a neighbor, and used their muscles to split wood and do various other tasks for people in the community. Bob may not move into the new home until a few more details to satisfy code requirements are met, so a few more people may be travelling to the reservation over the next few weeks. If you are interested, contact Tim S. or Chad H.
Canoe Trip anyone? Consider joining Erik and Ele B. for a canoe trip down the
GEMS Counselor/Board Meeting : There will be a meeting for all GEMS Counselors and Board Members on Wednesday, August 19 at 7 PM in the First CRC Fellowship Hall. If anyone knows of girls outside of your church family that are interested in joining GEMS this season, please contact Lenae B.
FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY: Friendship is having a kickoff banquet this year on September 1. It will be at
Monday night class will start September 14 and Tuesday night the 15th. For Monday night Mentors and banquet volunteers call Helene D. For Tuesday night Mentors call Clara D.
Community Announcements
One Body Together in Christ: So, you've seen the brochure for the ONE BODY TOGETHER IN CHRIST conference. You may have glanced over the program and noticed the sponsors are Hope Haven and Disability Concerns and thought that it should be a nice conference for those with a disability or their caregivers. You are correct, BUT the conference is designed more with YOU (council member, pastor, church member) in mind. Rev. Jim Kok's gift is communicating how to be a more compassionate person in our day to day interaction with all people. Have you ever felt uncomfortable near someone who is non-verbal or hard to understand, who uses a wheelchairs, who is hard of hearing, who looks or acts a little different than the "norm".. Well here is your opportunity to come with your questions and fears and learn how to welcome, interact and include all people into the fellowship of the church and community. If you do miss the Conference you can still be blessed at our Annual Disability Awareness Service August 23, 6:30pm at First Prinsburg CRC. Revl Jim Kok will be our guest speaker.
Bible League Minn-ia-kota Retreat: Have you sent in your reservation for Bible League Volunteers' Retreat at the First Reformed Church in
How much of your estate should go to your children? : This is one of the most common questions asked by Christians when doing Estate Planning. Don Long, a Christian attorney from Barnabas Foundation, will come alongside you to help you discover the right answer for your family. Barnabas Foundation provides helpful services to Christians like you, seeking ways to honor God with your wealth, regardless of the size of your estate, your age or stage of life. Don will be meeting with Christians in our area during August 18 - 20th. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 888-448-3040
