MORNING WORSHIP
Message: “Solomon: Wisdom's Folly - Is That All There Is?” (Pastor Steve)
Lead Worshiper: Bryan DeGroot & the Praise Team
Offering: Unity Ministries
Welcome to Unity Church!
The Lord be with you and grant you mercy and wisdom as you seek His face today in corporate worship! Let your worship be in Spirit and truth!
Baptism: This morning we celebrate the touch of God in baptism on the life of Elias Matthew Groen, infant son of Chad & Heather Groen. Join us as we give thanks this day for the love and faithfulness of our God and the life He grants His children!
We conclude our look at the life of Solomon this morning by reflecting on his writings in Ecclesiastes. Solomon’s most important discovery happens when he comes to terms with all the indulgences of life and their emptiness in light of the purpose and plan God has for our lives. Do you ever ask yourself, “Is that all there is?” when considering your life’s purpose? Many do. Solomon did. The conclusion of the matter holds the key to purpose in life and contentment in all situations. Learn God’s answer to that question this morning!
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
The monthly calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendarToday (4th Sunday):
10:00am - Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and in grades K-2 will be dismissed by announcement for Children’s Church
5:00pm - Evening Worship
Monday:
5:30pm - Executive Team Meeting
6:15 pm - Elders & Deacons Meetings
7:00 pm - Council Meeting
Tuesday:
4:00pm - Worship Planning Team
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry
Wednesday:
7:00pm - Ash Wednesday Service
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm - Youth Group
Next Sunday (1st Sunday):
9:00am - Missionary Prayer Time
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 - Evening Worship
Old Testament Challenge (OTC): The fast-track readings for this week (Week 23) are Job 1-4; 6; 8; 11; 19; 23; 38: 1- 7; 40; 42, and Psalm 31, 55, 130. The complete fast-track reading schedule is available online at www.unitycrc.org/otcreading.
UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS
Home Missions Work
Pastor Steve & Ang leave this Tuesday afternoon for Sacramento to help Home Missions with their Assessment Center for new couples in missions. They will return Sunday afternoon.
Thank You
We just want to say thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. It has been such a blessing to us! - Brandon, Heidi and Peyton Meyer.
Birth Announcement
Congratulations to Kirk and Christina, big brother Noah, and Grandpa and Grandma Marly and Kerry Breems, on the birth of Elijah Christian Vander Pol! Elijah was born on Tuesday weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. and is 22 inches long. Thanks be to God!
Sympathy
Our Christian sympathy is extended to Dave and Arlene Groen and Mike, Tracy and Brandon Borstad after the death of Arlene’s mother, Grace Van Veldhuizen, last Sunday. Her funeral was held on Tuesday in Sioux Falls. We pray that you feel the closeness and peace of God, and the love and comfort of this community as you grieve this loss.
Prison Ministry Training
The next training sessions for prison ministry will be held on Tues., March 14 and Sat., May 6. There will also be a training session on Tues., April 4 at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY
TEC Worship TONIGHT
(Teens Encountering Christ) of West Central Minnesota invites you to a night of worship this evening at 7:30pm at Unity Church. The Night Vision Worship Team, along with TEC leaders, will be leading the worship time. This is a great opportunity for young people and young at heart to come together to worship and celebrate the grace of Jesus Christ! All ages are invited to
Invitation to Pray
The Missions Team, and everyone else who wants to support missions with prayer as much as paychecks, is invited to come to Pastor Jeff's office from 9:00 to 9:45am next week Sunday. We will have a sheet of recent prayer concerns for each of our missionary families, and we will take time to pray for all of them. Our missionaries are very grateful that we support them with prayer as well as supporting them financially. Join us every first Sunday of the month for our monthly prayer time. If you cannot make it during this time, and you would like to receive a prayer sheet each month, please contact Sarah Brouwer or print a copy off the church website at www.unitycrc.org/missions.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cadets Annual Pancake Supper - Wednesday, March 1st from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Come for an evening of good food, fun and fellowship! Sponsored by the Raymond Christian Reformed Church Cadets. Come for Pancakes, Sausage, Milk, Juice and Coffee. Free-will donation.
Annual Youth For Christ Banquet - Saturday, March 4 at 6:00pm
Join us for a great night of fellowship and hearing about the YFC Ministry at the Willmar Holiday Inn/Conference Center! The speaker will be Dan Wolgemuth, the National President of Youth For Christ. There is no charge, but you must RSVP to 320-235-0119 or by email to bob@yfcminnesota.com.
Wills & Estate Planning
Part of good stewardship is making sure that our assets are managed as well when we’re gone as they were when we were alive. Yet many of us find estate planning confusing. Don Long from Barnabas Foundation will be in our area from March 8-10. Barnabas Foundation helps Christians plan to meet personal and family financial needs while supporting the causes that are important to them. Their estate planning expertise is available to you at no charge, thanks to their 200 Christian member organizations. Ask questions, learn in clear, easy-to-understand language. Your meeting will be managed in a totally professional and confidential manner. Please contact Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 1-888-448-3040 to arrange an appointment.
Calvin College Capella Spring Tour
The Calvin College Capella will be performing a concert at First CRC on Friday, March 24 at 7:30pm. Housing is needed for the 40+ members of this group. Would you be willing to host several students overnight and provide breakfast and a sack lunch on Saturday? Please sign up on the sheet in the fellowship area. Thank you.
Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference to be held at Alexandria, Minnesota on August 7–10, 2006. Join with us as we celebrate our twenty-third year of conferences. Rev. Roger Kok from Grand Rapids, MI and Rev. Calvin Hoogendoorn from Sioux Falls, SD will be this year’s keynote speakers. A concert is scheduled for Wednesday evening. There will be activities for children, preschool through high school age. Watch for a registration announcement in your bulletin at a later date. Bring your family - invite your friends - plan to be challenged and inspired!
