December 18, 2005

MORNING WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: I Samuel 1:9-20; 3:1-4 (Scripture Reader: Kirk VanderPol) Message: “Do You Hear What I Hear? Learning to Listen to God” Pastor Steve) Lead Worshiper: Praise Team Offerings: 1st: Unity Ministries 2nd: Christmas Program

EVENING WORSHIP

Christmas Program

Welcome to Unity!

May your heart find joy and peace in the presence of God and the power of His Holy Spirit as we worship together the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

This morning we will continue our Old Testament Challenge by considering the opening years of Samuel's life. We find in the opening eight chapters of I Samuel a theme of prayer and listening for the voice of God. How does one listen for the voice of God and what does one do when hearing His voice? Come along this morning as we journey together listening for His voice

Advent: This advent season we are celebrating “The Places of Christmas.” Each Sunday we have remembered a place where God met his people in a special way. This morning, as we light the candle, we will reflect on the place where the star landed—the town of Bethlehem—by all human standards, a very unlikely place for God to show up.

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
The monthly calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendar

Today:
10:00am - Morning Worship
Children’s Church for ages 3-preK and Grades K-2 will be dismissed by announcement during worship
5:00pm - Christmas Program

Monday:
4:00pm - Worship Planning Team

Tuesday:
9:00am - Men’s Fellowship at First
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry

Wednesday:
6:30pm - Youth Group at the ROCK
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry

Next Sunday:
9:30am - Morning Worship

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

No Sunday School or Evening Worship December 25 and January 1

Congregational Meetings
Sunday, January 15
Sunday, February 5

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Merry Christmas to our Missionaries It isn't too late to send a Christmas card to our missionary families! If you can't find your address labels, pick up an extra set from the church office.

Special Thanks!
A huge thank-you to Gina Ohden and Heather Ruplinger, as well as the whole fabulous cast and crew of this year’s Christmas program! We so appreciate all the time and talent you gave on stage, behind the scenes, and in serving to make the Christmas celebration such a highlight! If you haven’t seen the program yet, be sure to join us tonight at 5pm!

Two Offerings
Both today and next Sunday we will receive a second offering to help cover the expenses of the Christmas production. Thank you so much for your generosity which allows us to offer this program as a gift to the community!

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Merry Christmas! Next Sunday come with your family and friends to celebrate Christmas with us, with our worship celebration beginning at 9:30am!! There will be great music and a message of hope and promise! We look forward to seeing you next week!

Youth Group Christmas Party
Don’t forget to join us at the Rock on 8th this Wednesday at 6:30pm for our Christmas Party! Please bring a gift to share under $5.

Old Testament Challenge
Fast-Track Readings for this week (Week 15): 1 Samuel 9-10, 13, 15-16, 18, 24, 28, 31 and Psalms 21, 54, and 101. A complete list of the Fast-Track readings is online at www.unitycrc.org/otcreading.

Cadet Calendar
If you would like a Cadet calendar please contact Byron Tebben and he will get one to you. You can contact him at 978-4108.

Blood Drive Coming Soon
The Bloodmobile will be at First CRC in Prinsburg on December 29. Please come if you are able and share this important gift for those who need it.

Senior Citizens
Please call Ardy at 978-8322 or Marilyn at 978-6500 to reserve your place for our trip to “The Church Basement Ladies” on January 18.