Morning Worship
Scripture Reading: Luke 11:37-46, Mark 7:1-13 (Scripture Reader: Wendell Bonnema)
Message: “Embracing Grace in Obedience, the Law, and Tradition” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan DeGroot
Welcome to Unity!
“Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” May you truly be blessed this day by the joy, the love, and the grace of God in this place. We pray you experience God’s loving favor as we worship together today.
This morning we have the privilege of hearing from several of our youth who went on the Missions Trip to Chicago. May you join with them in sharing their joy of a wonderful time spent growing together, experiencing life in a different culture, and learning more of what God desires from each of us.
Next week as we conclude our series on Embracing Grace, we will also be celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Please come with the desire to be spiritually nourished by the Lord’s presence.
Pastor Steve is preaching today at Willmar Christian Reformed Church. While they continue their search for a pastor, Pastors Steve and Jeff will be preaching there more this summer.
The Weekly Calendar
The Monthly Church Calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendar
Today (1st Sunday):
10:00am -
Morning Worship
Monday:
4:30pm - Worship Planning Team
5:30pm - Elders Business Meeting
6:15pm - Elders Pastoral Care Meeting
6:15pm - Deacons Meeting
7:00pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday:
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry
Wednesday:
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (2nd Sunday):
10:00am -
Morning Worship
Mark Your Calendar
Mark Your Calendar
Sunday School and Children’s Church Teacher’s Meeting
August 20 after Worship
Ministry Team Training Day
Sunday August 27 ~ 5:00-9:00pm
Ministry Participation Surveys
Please take ten minutes to fill out and return your surveys by Next Sunday. There is a return box by the mailboxes in the Fellowship Hall or you may drop it off at the church office. Please write your name on the survey when you return it. Thank you for your participation!
Unity Family Cares and Concerns
Wedding Congratulations
Congratulations to Jon & Jenny (Judge) Leininger who were married last weekend at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles, Illinois. Congratulations also to Josh & Melissa (Kallevig) Groen who were married yesterday at First CRC with Pastor Steve officiating. Blessings to both of these couples as they embark together on this great journey!
Baby Congratulations
Congratulations to Justin and Heather Nett & big sister Rose on the birth of their son Tyler Joe born Wednesday, August 2. He weighs 7 lbs 5oz and is 21inches long.
Congratulations to Perry and Marge Breems with the birth of their first granddaughter, Kendra Grace, born Sunday, July 30, and adopted by Ryan and Lorinda Breems on Thursday, August 3! She weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz.
Congratulations to Tony & Karen Negen in the birth of a new grandson Isaac Robert. He was born to Nick and Rachel (& big brother Elijah) Negen from Zeeland, Michigan Tuesday, August 1st! He weighs 7 lbs 14oz.
Prayer Concern
Karen Bohlin Negen's 82 year old mother was diagnosed with cancer in many parts of her body this past week. The tests and diagnosis are ongoing. Please pray for this family.
Unity Church Ministry Opportunities
Golf Outing
Please join us for a fun day of golf with a potluck to follow on Saturday August 12th at 3:30pm at Hawk Creek Country Club in Raymond. If you can join us, please sign up on the back table. More details to follow on the potluck. Any questions contact Natalie Vander Beek.
Military Support
David Poppema is at basic training in Fort Lenordwood, MO. He will be gone until the beginning of Dec. He would love to receive some mail from his church family.
Ministry Team Training Day
Everyone who is on a Ministry Team or who does anything connected to any Ministry Team (Buildings & Grounds, Communication, Nursery, Library, Fellowship, Adult and Youth Education, Worship Planning, Small Groups, Missions & Outreach) is asked to join us Sunday August 27 at 5:00pm for a brief time of training. You will find a letter with more explanation in your church mailbox. Please invest the time to participate in this important aspect of our ongoing development of the ministry at Unity Church.
