August 24, 2008

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, August 24

10:00am:  Morning Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK.

Monday:

12:00pm: Building Expansion Meeting

4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

5:45pm: Staff Study Team Meeting

Wednesday:

6:00pm Solid Rock Youth Group Kick Off 7th - 12th Grade

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

9:00pm: Worship Team Practice

Sunday August 31

10:00am: Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK

Unity Church Announcements

Prayer Ministry

At the conclusion of our worship time each week, people will be available to pray with you about any item of concern to you.

Pastor Jeff Out of the Office

Pastor Jeff will be on vacation from Friday Aug. 29 through Sunday Sep. 7.  He and Wendy will be leading the worship service for the baptism of their niece at Trinity CRC in Pennsylvania next Sunday.

Wisconsin Mission Trip

Attention: are you interested in a short service oriented mission trip?  A group is being organized to go and help Bob Dykstra at the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation in Wisconsin.  We would leave Thursday, September 18 and return Sunday, September 21. There are a number of projects to be done, from wood cutting to construction, and also possibly an opportunity to help Bob out with ministry in the evenings. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Chad Hoekstra.

Sunday school

The Council requests that you keep our upcoming fall programs in your prayers as many preparations are already underway with the Fall Kick-Off planned for September 14, 2008.  We are still in need of several Sunday school teachers, and ask that you pray for this important area specifically.  One option for teaching that would allow some flexibility within a committed time period is team-teaching, either with someone of your choice or with someone assigned.  If teaching is a place where you feel called and gifted to serve, then we encourage members of all ages to please contact Tracy Borstad, Sunday School Superintendent.

Solid Rock Youth Group

7th - 12th grade, we will meet from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Rock on 8th Wednesday night, August 27th for a night of fellowship, introductions, and information.

Community Announcements

Angel food

The September Angel Food menu is in your mailboxes this week. If you are interested in placing an order please contact April in the office Monday - Friday during office hours or you can talk to Christina VanderPol on Sunday following church. Angel Food is now offering a new basic Senior Box

MOPS and Moppet workers

You are invited to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). MOPS is for all mothers with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS meets September - April at Bunde CRC.  MOPS is a great place to connect with other mothers. Don't have any preschooler's in your home? Maybe you would still like to get involved with MOPS as a MOPPET worker. Please contact Laura Brouwer or Danielle Watson if you can help out.

Little League World Series

Everyone is welcome to watch the very first annual Prinsburg Little League World Series. It will start at 6:00pm on Monday, August 25th. All the kids that played summer rec little league in Prinsburg are invited to play. If your child did not participate in little league but still wants to play, please call Paul Dobmeier It will be located on the town field next to the tennis courts. There will be a concession stand there as well! Come out and enjoy a fun game and fellowship!

FRIENDSHIP MENTORS needed

Qualifications: a desire to serve, to be a friend, to share Jesus' love and to receive a blessing. We will begin September 15 and will meet every other Monday night. Call Helene Dykstra or Gretjen Wubben.

Bed and breakfast

We have musicians arriving from all over the US & Canada who need a host family while they are in the Willmar area.  You would need to provide breakfast & a bed.  If you're interested in hosting a team member, contact Marcia at CTI Music Ministries (235-0155) or stop in and visit - we're right across from Roosevelt School on 19th Ave. SW, Willmar.

Recycle Your Bible!

Did you procrastinate or forget to dust off those used Bibles? The Bible League is counting on you to help them place your valuable Scriptures in the hands of seeking souls in countries overseas. In many foreign countries, new Bibles are not widely available due to paper shortages, currency exchange problems, or other obstacles. Many people are simply too poor to afford a new Bible. Next Sunday, August 31st will be the last day to turn in and recycle your much needed Bibles. The Recycle Your Bible collection box is under the mailboxes.

Camp G.K. Bear

If you have a child or know of a child that has lost a significant person in their life and they are in grades 1-6 you are welcome to register them for Camp G.K. Bear. The purpose of Camp G.K. Bear is to offer support and education to children, grades 1-6, who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. It is a one-day camp and is offered free of charge.  The only requirement is that each child bring a bag lunch.  Camp is Saturday, September 13, 10:00am - 3:00pm at St. Mary's Church in Willmar.  For more information or to register call: The Grief Center 320-231-4714

West Central Christian Singles

For September we have scheduled a cookout/bonfire for September 7th at Gail P's home starting at about 5:30pm. She will be providing the meal, drinks and everything else. If you wish bring a dish to pass. We will have a bonfire with marshmallows.

We are also planning a trip to redwood falls on September 21st for a scavenger hunt in the park with a dinner following at a local supper club. We will again use Harry's Corner (junction Hwy 71 and 7) for a meeting point and carpool at 2:00pm. More Details to come!

Upcoming Messages

August 31:   Part 1 of a 2 Part Series:  Weathering Life's Storms

"The Way In" from Psalms 42 by Pastor Steve

September 7:   Part 2 of a 2 Part Series:  Weathering Life's Storms

"The Way Through" from Psalms 23 by Pastor Steve

September 14th

"For the Children and Their Children" Deuteronomy 4:9-10 Pastor Jeff