February 11, 2007

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 (Scripture Reader: Marge Breems)
Message: “Please Let Us Give: The Abundant Grace of Giving” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!

By the grace of God, we come to this place to worship. And by the grace of God, we share our lives with Him and with one another. May you sense this freely given grace of Jesus today.

Today we celebrate Communion! We remember God's ultimate gift to us in Jesus Christ! We invite all who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to participate with us. We come to the table not based on our unworthiness but on Christ's worthiness as Savior! Come, remember, believe, and celebrate! You are free in Him!

Worship Conference on Saturday
This Saturday, February 17 is our 2007 Worship Conference funded by a grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship through the support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. Everyone is invited to join us Friday Night at 7:00pm for a time of worship and prayer, even if you are not planning to attend the conference. You may also still join us for conference, but we would like to know as soon as possible so we can make sure we have enough food. Go to www.unitycrc.org/conference for all the information.

Unity Family Cares and Concerns

Valentine’s Day “Senior Prom”

The youth group is hosting a “Senior Prom” on Valentine’s Day evening for all those in our congregations who have reached the wise age of 60 years and their spouses or a friend. We are planning a meal, entertainment, and interaction. Punch and hors’dourves will start at 5 p.m., and the meal and “program” will be from 5:30 to 7:30.
PLEASE CALL CHURCH OFFICE BY TUESDAY TO STILL RESERVE A SEAT IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY.

Help Kids Praise the Lord!

How about starting your Sunday worship a little earlier? We are currently looking for someone to be a co-director for our Children's Choir. Choirs meet from 8:45-9:15 and 9:30-9:55 on Sunday mornings and are a joy-filled time! Please let Wendy Fisher know if you are interested in serving in this way.

Youth Education Leaders

We are seeking two more people to help coordinate and organize the end-of-year activities and the preparation for next year for our Youth Education Sunday School program. If you have a desire to play a role in transforming the lives of our children, please talk to Rita Ninneman or Chuck Leininger.

The Weekly Calendar

View The Monthly Church Calendar

Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in K-1st grade will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday:
7:00pm: GEMS at First CRC
5:00pm: "Senior" Prom hosted by Youth Group
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry

Friday:
7:00pm: Pre-Conference Night of Worship and Prayer

Saturday:
8:30am: Conference Registration
9:00am - 4:00pm: “If These Walls Could Talk” Worship Conference

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 5th
9:00am: Sunday School 6th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 5th
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 1st 10:00am: Morning Worship

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Lenten Healing and Worship Service Sunday, Feb. 25 at 5:00 pm Special Offering for the Love Fund

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank You

We as a family would like to say a thank you to all those who remembered us in the passing of Laura. Your visits, prayers, thoughts, words of encouragement, food, and cards have been greatly appreciated during Laura's illness and also after her homecoming. We feel richly blessed to be part of a loving family of God and strong community. Your love and concern are appreciated, thank you!
The Family of Laura Mulder

Winter Blahs? - Lets take a tour

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SENIOR CITIZEN TO JOIN US ON THESE TOURS! On Wednesday, March 14, 2007 we hope to attend the line play “The Orphan Train” at the Minneapolis Children's Theater. This is the story of the 1930’s during the depression where children were sent on trains to find new homes. After the production we would travel to Owatonna to see the Orphanage museum and hear its stories. Saturday, April 14, 2007 we hope to take a bus to the Gospel Quartet convention in Minneapolis. Family groups and quartets entertain us all day. Its great continuous gospel music. Please call Ardy Zondervan for more details or to sign for these two tours. She needs to know soon.

Gary Esboldt Benefit Dinner & Auction

Please join us as we run along side our friend Gary Esboldt running the race of his life recovering from a stem cell bone marrow transplant. Saturday, February 24th at First Baptist Church Gymnasium 1000 6th St. SE, Willmar. From 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Bring your family. Cost $10 per adult; $5 children/youth (high school and under). Gary Esboldt serves as Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church. He has been very involved in coaching basketball in the community, conducting several youth basketball camps. He has touched the lives of many. Now its our turn to touch his life. For more details you can go to www.esboldtfamily.com (if you can not join us but would like to support the Esboldts. You can do an online virtual dinner or send a donation to Esboldt fund at Bremer Bank, 500 Willmar Ave. SE. Willmar, MN 56201.

The Beth Moore Simulcast “Get Out of that Pit”

It will be on God’s deliverance and hope for our lives, and will be hosted at Bunde CRC on Saturday, February 24 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as an outreach to women of our church and surrounding community. For more information visit www.bundecrc.org and click the Beth Moore information link. The cutoff to get your tickets is February 17! For more information contact Kay.

West Central Christian Singles MOVIE NIGHT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at the Willmar Evangelical Free Church (use small east door). Cost: $2. Popcorn and pop provided. "Facing the Giants" (this is a movie about a football coach who has never had a winning season and learns how to face the giant issues of life).

MERCY ME / AUDIO ADRENALINE IN CONCERT

Mercy Me/Audio Adrenaline Concert at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria. Friday, March 16; 7PM Group tickets (15 or more) are $15; $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Sold at the Good News Bookstore in Willmar. In order to get the group rate, you will need to send email by February 15 to wccs.willmar@yahoo.com. We will car pool from the Willmar Evangelical Free Church parking lot; leaving promptly at 5:15 pm.

Pinewood Derby

The Annual MN West (Prinsburg, Raymond, and Willmar Cadet Clubs) Pinewood Derby and Barbeque Supper will be held on Wednesday, February 21st at the CMCS high school gym. Please come for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. The barbeque supper will be served from 5:00- 7:00pm. A free will donation for the MN West Cadet Council will be taken. The races start at 7:00pm SHARP!-Concessions will be served during the races, everyone is welcome.

Senior Citizens

We will be meeting a the community center Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30 for a potluck dinner and games. A - L: Please bring a casserole M - S: Please bring a salad T - Z: Please bring a dessert