August 19, 2007

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-26 (Scripture Reader: Willis Wubben)
Message: "Encourage One Another and Don’t Hold Back!" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan De Groot

Welcome to Unity Church! Welcome to worship at Unity! We are delighted that you are here. Our desire in this place is to experience an authentic encounter with God. This may happen in different ways for each of us as God touches our hearts and lives in unique ways. Our prayer is that you would sense the presence of God today and be blessed as you worship Him.

Coming This Fall…

Beginning September 9, we will use the new spiritual formation program, Disciples, which integrates worship, small groups, and daily devotions with a focus on growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. There are five series of give weeks each, focusing on the different aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. The aim of Disciples is to train followers of Christ in the skills of living their faith in every part of their daily lives. Over the next few weeks you will have the opportunity to pick up one of the devotional guides for use at home. We will also provide each small group with the materials for the first five-week study.

St. Cloud Prison Ministry

A team of people, including Pastor Jeff, are leading worship this morning at the St. Cloud Penitentiary. Pray for God's blessing on their time together with the inmates.


The Weekly Calendar


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Today (3rd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry

Next Sunday (4th Sunday):
10:00am: Worship
6:30pm: Ministry Team Training


MARK YOUR CALENDAR


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


UNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Building Project Update

The Building Expansion Team met with the Council on Monday night to inform them that we are rejecting all the bids from the contractors on the expansion project. Unity Church is not in a position financially to be able to afford the cost of the project as it was bid. The team will continue to seek ways to reduce the costs associated with the project and submit new plans for bid on January 15. We plan to offer several meeting times in September and October for members of the congregation to hear about the process and offer their input about the project. The Council has already begun to develop ideas for how to continue to inspire our ongoing ministry without the increase in space available to meet those needs.

WOMEN OF FAITH TICKETS

We have 20 tickets left! We would really like to see them used! 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!


Community ANnouncements


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. Thos with last names beginning with: A-G, bring desserts; K-P, bring casseroles; Q-Z, bring salads. If you have any questions, please contact Ardy Zondervan

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.

Outdoor Worship

It is not about your denomination or age but an evening centered on the Body of Christ exalting our Great God! Join us outside on Sunday, August 26th at 7pm in the backyard of Willmar CRC (1708 8th Street) as we join together in worship through song, the Word and prayer as we "...draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith."

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.

CRC Sesquicentennial Update

THANK YOU to all who participated in the CRC Sesquicentennial Service last Sunday afternoon! What a joy it was to praise and thank God for His goodness and faithfulness, and also to celebrate the many good things He is accomplishing through the ministries of our churches. Please note that our third and final Sesquicentennial Service will be held on November 11, 2007. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jerry Dykstra, who is the Executive Director of the CRC. He will bring the challenge of “Rededicating”.

West Central Christian Singles Outings

Saturday, September 8 at 4:00 pm Event: Hayride/Bonfire at Beaver Falls Park (south of Olivia) RSVP by Sept. 4 to wccs.willmar@yahoo.com Meet at Willmar E-Free Parking lot to carpool. Leaving promptly at 4:00 pm. Please pack a bag lunch and beverage Friday, September 21 at 7:00 pm Event: Creative Gardens Tour and Bonfire Place: Julayne's house (head east past the Holiday Inn on Hwy 12; turn right where Lumminaries is, which is Co. Rd. 9. Drive 1/4 mile; she lives on the left/east side of the road across from the Maranatha Church; mailbox #429. Creative Gardens sign at the driveway. Please bring a lawn chair.

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