MORNING WORSHIP
Scripture Reading: Judges 6:6-13, 10:6-16 (Scripture Reader: Sonia Ulferts) Message: “Intercepting Spiritual Entropy” (Pastor Jeff) Lead Worshiper: Praise Team Offering: Unity MinistriesEVENING WORSHIP
Christmas Carol Sing with Scripture Readings and Prayer Offering: KBHZWelcome to Unity Church!
God’s love and faithfulness continues to every generation. We are reminded of that truth again and again as we gather together for worship. May you experience his love this day.
Communion: This morning we also strengthen the relationship we have with God in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ who desires to become like him and live a life pleasing to God, then you are invited to the table today.
Advent: This advent season we are taking a journey through “The Places of Christmas.” Each Sunday from now through Christmas we will remember a few of the places where God’s people traveled as they awaited the promised Messiah. This morning, as we light the candle we look back at the temple—God’s temporary dwelling among his people, and we look ahead to the day when Christ will return and God’s dwelling will be with us forever.
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
The monthly calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendarToday:
10:00am - Morning Worship
Christmas Program Rehearsal
5:00pm - Carol Sing
Monday:
4:00pm - Worship Planning Team
Tuesday:
9:00am - Men’s Fellowship at First
9:00am - Ladies’ Bible Study
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry
Wednesday:
6:30pm - GEMS
7:00pm - Dave Ramsey FPU
7:00pm - Youth Group at the ROCK
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry
Saturday:
7:00pm - Christmas Program
Next Sunday:
9:00am - Adult Education
9:00am - Sunday School Grades 7-12
9:00am - Children’s Choir Grades 3-6
9:15am - Sunday School Grades 3-6
9:45am - Children’s Choir Grades K-2
10:00am - Morning Worship
5:00pm - Christmas Program
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
No Sunday School December 25 and January 1Congregational Meetings
Sunday, January 15 Sunday, February 5
UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS
Our Christian sympathy is extended to the Leininger family after the tragic death of Sandy’s cousin this week. We pray for God’s comfort and peace to surround Sandy and her extended family as they mourn and give thanks for the life of this man precious to them.
Our love and joy go out to Eric and Mandi Peterson, one of our missionary families, after the birth of their new daughter, Jadyn Suzanne. A beautiful picture of Jadyn can be seen hanging on the Missions Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall.
Ed & Bertie Roels are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 16.
Pastor Steve at Willmar CRC
This evening Pastor Steve will once again be preaching at Willmar CRC. He also led their evening worship last Sunday night.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY
Angel Tree
We have one family left that needs another family to purchase Christmas gifts for them. If you are interested please contact Marly Breems as soon as possible.
OTC Small Groups
The Small Group Discussion Guide books have arrived. If you ordered a copy, you should have had it in your church mailbox last week. If you did not receive a guide, please stop by the office to pick one up. If you would like to join a small group or purchase a small group guide, please contact Pastor Jeff.
Christmas Program Lunch
After each show of the Christmas Program, Care Group 6 will be serving lunch on Saturday night and Care Groups 1 & 2 will be serving lunch on Sunday night. If you are in one of these groups, you will be contacted by your care group leader.
Adult Ed Next Sunday
Please join us next Sunday at 9AM for a thought-provoking video and discussion on the controversial topic of physician-assisted suicide. All are welcome to attend.
Old Testament Challenge
Fast-Track Readings for this week (Week 14): 1 Samuel 1-4, 7–8, and Psalms 64, 99, 113. A complete list of the Fast-Track readings is online at www.unitycrc.org/otcreading.
