August 5, 2007

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: Romans 1:18-32
Series: Pride and Prejudice: The Dangers of Culturized Christianity
Message: “Exchanging the Glory of God for Empty Pleasures” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan De Groot

Welcome to Unity Church!

We are glad that you are here and we trust that God will make himself known to you as we worship him together. This morning we celebrate Communion as a reminder of God’s gift to us in His Son, Jesus and as an act of faith in worship that the presence of Jesus is spiritual food for our hungry souls. You are invited to participate in the taking of the bread and the cup if you have trusted in Jesus as Lord and Savior, whether you are a member of our church or not. This morning, you will be invited to come forward to receive the elements.

CRC Sesquicentennial

Next Sunday, August 12, all the area Christian Reformed churches will gather for the second of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations. The theme is “Rejoicing,” with a focus on our local ministries. Join us at 4:00pm at the Willmar Evangelical Free Church. The guest speaker will be Rev. Roger Kok of Grand Rapids, MI.

Please Note: We still need two ushers, two poster carries, and two nursery attendants from Unity for the August 12 Sesquicentennial Service. Please contact the church if you are willing to serve in any of these ways.

The Weekly Calendar

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Today (1st Sunday):
9:00am: Missions Prayer Time
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.

Monday:
12:00pm: Building Expansion Meeting
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

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

Next Sunday (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Worship
4:00pm: “Rejoicing” 150th Anniversary of the CRC Sesquicentennial Worship at Willmar Evangelical Free Church

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, August 26
Ministry Team Training Day

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

Mission Trip Kids and Parents

All Utah mission trip kids and parents are asked to come to a meeting to give a report from the recent mission trip. The meeting will be TODAY at 3:00pm at The Rock. The Youth Group will report about both the Utah mission trip and the Colorado “Big Dig” trip to Willmar CRC on Sunday, August 19 and to Unity CRC soon after.

BIG DIG '07

Next weekend, Pastor Steve and several youth will be traveling to Colorado to attend an apologetics conference on Friday and Saturday, August 10-11. This conference on defending the faith, called “The Big Dig” is designed to deepen the roots of the faith of teenagers. Please pray for these youth and this trip.

Building Project Update

The Building Expansion Teams will meet again on Monday to discuss and decide on the next steps for the project. Since all of the bids came in higher than we had budgeted, the team is determining the best ways to reduce costs and move forward. We ask for continued patience, prayers, and support as we continue the challenging work of developing the plan for a facility that meets all of our needs, provides for room to grow, and is still cost-effective for the present and the future. If you would like to offer your input, you may submit your comments online, or talk with one of the team members.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Raymond Blood Drive

Tuesday, August 14 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm at the Christian Reformed Church in Raymond. For an appointment please call Wilma at 967-4139.

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 at your church's information table and bring it back for a prize on August 22.

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.

Branson Tour

Anyone interested in going on the trip to Branson in November, Please contact Ardy Zondervan ASAP to reserve your seat.