SUNDAY WORSHIP
Ephesians 4:11-13 (Scripture Reader: Jason Groen)
Message: "It Takes a Body To Be The Church" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Heather Pluimer
Welcome to Unity Church!
Ministry Team “Strength” Training
Everyone who is on a Ministry Team or serves Unity Church by doing any task connected to a Ministry Team (which includes just about everybody) is asked to attend this year’s “Strength Training” session TONIGHT from 6:30-8:30pm. Our focus this year is going to be on “living our strengths” and “leading from our strengths.” You will have the chance to dialogue with other members of the Ministry Teams you serve on, and those from other Ministry Teams throughout the evening. Please join us tonight for this important piece of Unity’s ministry.
Next Sunday
Pastor Bob Pollema from Bunde CRC will be preaching next Sunday and Pastor Jeff will go to Bunde and preach at their church. The Worship Planning Team has invited Pastor Bob to be one of our guest preachers this year.
The Weekly Calendar
View The Monthly Church Calendar
Today (4th Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
6:30pm: Ministry Team Training
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (1st Sunday):
10:00am: Worship
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 5
7:00pm Fellowship Meeting in the Library
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
Disciples Materials Available
Over the course of this year, we will put particular focus on growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. Beginning September 9, we will use the new spiritual formation program, Disciples, which integrates worship, small groups, and personal devotions. There are five different five-week series, each with specific focus on 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. You can pick up the daily devotional reading guide today in the fellowship hall by signing your name on the registration form. If your small group is using the Disciples material, you may also pick up the first five-week study today. The daily devotions and small group discussions will begin the week after our Fall Kick-Off on September 9.Building Project Update
The Building Expansion Team decided to reject all the bids from the contractors, because 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 will update the congregation at the Congregational Meeting on September 2 and, if necessary, 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.Two Services Feedback
The team working on implementing our move to two morning worship services in October would like to invite the members of Unity Church to join us for discussions after worship on Sunday, September 2.WOMEN OF FAITH TICKETS
We have 15 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! Women of Faith is Friday evening October 19 and Saturday, October 20th.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 TONIGHT 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."Praise & Thanksgiving service
God graciously answered our recent prayer for rain. You are invited together once again for a service of thanksgiving. This will take place on Wednesday, August 29th at First CRC of Prinsburg at 7:30 p.m.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 for preferred seating or $10 for general seating. General tickets are available at Hope Pregnancy Center and Good News Christian Book Store. Preferred Seating is only available by calling Hope Pregnancy Center at 320-235-7619. There will also be an opportunity to financially support Hope Pregnancy Center at the concert.West Central Christian Singles Outings
Hayride/Bonfire at Beaver Falls Park Saturday, September 8 at 4:00 pm. Meet at Willmar E-Free Parking lot to carpool. Leaving promptly at 4:00 pm. Please pack a bag lunch and beverageCreative Gardens Tour and Bonfire
Friday, September 21 at 7:00 pm at Julayne's house at 429 County Road 9 - east past the Holiday Inn on Hwy 12 and south 1/4 mile on County Road 9. She lives on the east side of the road across from Maranatha Church. Please bring a lawn chair. Please RSVP by Sept. 4.
