Morning Worship
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 1:1-3 (Scripture Reader: Sonia Ulferts)
Message Series: The Gifts of Christmas
Message: The Gift of Revelation (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Jason Ver Steeg
Welcome to Unity!
Thank you for joining us in worship this morning. We have gathered together as God’s people to give him the honor, praise, and glory that He is due. We pour ourselves out in worship of the One who poured Himself out for us.
Peterson Housing Matching Grant
Due to the request from several households, the Missions & Outreach Team is extending the opportunity to give toward the housing project for Eric & Mandy Peterson until December 24. Any amount given after that date will not be matched. For more information about this project, visit our website at www.unitycrc.org/missions/petersons.
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Today (3rd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church
5:00pm: Christmas Program
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies’ Bible Study
7:00pm: Ladies’ Jail Ministry
Wednesday:
7:00pm: GEMS at First CRC
7:00pm: Youth Group (7-12)
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Dave Ramsey FPU
Next Sunday (4th Sunday):
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL or CHILDREN”S CHURCH
10:00am: Morning Worship
5:00pm: Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Offering
This year we will be designating the offering we receive at our Christmas Eve service to the
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC). If you will not be able to attend on Dec. 24 but would still like to give to this offering, please designate your check with CRWRC in the memo and place it in the offering plate this week or bring it to the church office during the week.
Prayer Request
Please pray for 3 month old Samara De Jonge, daughter of Tim and Heidi (formerly Petersen/De Vries) De Jonge ( Holland , MI ), grand daughter to Jim and Winnie Petersen (formerly of Bunde CRC). This week she was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, neuroblastoma. This week she will be undergoing many tests to determine the stage of the cancer. The plan is to start chemotherapy Friday 12/15. Pray specifically for a good prognosis and for Heidi and Tim as they face each day. Updates at
www.carepages.com, care page name: SamaraGrace (no spaces).
Do you have a desire to teach young children?
Unity is looking for more people that are willing to teach Children's church this Spring and Summer. This is a wonderful opportunity for those of you that desire to work with young children and are blessed by what you have seen in our children's church program. You would just need to commit to one month of teaching. Team teaching is also encouraged. Maybe you have already taught one month this year and would be willing to teach another. We have the months of April through August available to fill with teachers. Please prayerfully consider this wonderful opportunity. Your time and effort would be greatly appreciated. Let Tracy Borstad know if you are willing to serve in this way.
Want to travel?
As you will note from the letter in your mailbox, we are no longer supporting Peterson Sozi and the BTG-USA. Our budget allowed $6300 for his ministry this fiscal year, none of which has been spent. The missions and outreach team is considering using some or all of this money to partially fund a missions trip this spring to visit our missionaries in Turkey or Brazil. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Pastor Jeff, Sarah Brouwer, or anyone else on the missions team.
Gals Wednesday Evening Bible Study
We will be doing a 12 week study by Beth Moore titled
Jesus the One and Only. We will be starting on January 10th and will be finishing up right before Easter. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Alnora Bruin or Amy Bonnema this week so we can get the workbooks ordered. We hope to see you there!!
Thank you from Peter Meyer
Thank you to EVERYONE for your support with prayers and finances for my recent YWAM experience! It means so much to me! As get settled back in the Willmar area, I'm looking for both full-time work and odd jobs here and there. Please let me know if I can help! As always I do it with a smile!
Community Announcements
Senior Citizens
The senior citizens will meet for their December meeting on Thursday, December 21, at the community center. We will begin at 2:00pm. We will be entertained with some special numbers, sing some carols and play a few games. Please bring a small plate of goodies or cookies to share with our coffee and tea. Hope to see you there.
West Central Christian Singles
Come join us as we welcome in the New Year on Dec. 31 @ the Willmar Community Christian School beginning at 8:30 pm and ending around 12:30 am. There will be volleyball and other great activities. Please bring a snack to share and $2 to help cover expenses. Please RSVP by Dec. 29 if you plan to attend.
Housing Needed
The Dordt College Concert Choir will perform at First C.R.C. on Sunday, January 14. Hosts are needed to provide overnight lodging, breakfast, and transportation to
CMCS the next morning. This is a great opportunity to connect with Dordt students! If you are able to host, please contact Josh & Susanne Mulder or Steve & Angela Zwart.
Blood Mobile
The blood mobile will be at the First Christian Reformed Church in Prinsburg this week Friday, December 22, from 9:00am - 3:00pm. For an appointment cal Darlene.
