SUNDAY WORSHIP
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-2
(Scripture Reader: Kayla Harman)
Message: "Created with a New Purpose" (Pastor Jeff Fisher)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan De Groot
Welcome to Unity Church!
Welcome to worship today at Unity! The Lord himself, the living God, has invited us to come to him with all our hurts and all our joys. We gather in this place to experience an authentic encounter with God. We pray that you would feel the love of God; experience the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ; and be filled by the presence of the Holy Spirit.
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today (1st Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and K-1 will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
12:00pm: Potluck - Fellowship Care Group #2
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
6:15pm: Elders and Deacons Meetings
7:00pm: Council Meeting
7:00pm: Meeting with CRWRC Director
Tuesday: 9:30am: Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Ash Wednesday Service
7:00pm: Youth Group (7th - 12th) at Unity CRC following Ash Wednesday Service
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
9:00pm: Worship Team Practice
Thursday:
7:00pm: Gospel Class
Next Sunday (2nd Sunday):
8:45am: Gospel Class
9:00am: Sunday School, grades 2-12
10:00am: Worship
Children ages 3-preK and K-1 will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
11:30am: Communication Forum
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Good Friday Worship
March 20, 2008 at 7:00pm
Prison Ministry Training
Monday, February 11 at 6:00pm
New Volunteer Training at Unity
Tuesday, April 15
Refresher Training at Vinje Lutheran
Unity Church Announcements
Ash Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00pm as we gather to begin our journey through the season of Lent with our annual Ash Wednesday worship.
Disciples Continues…
Today begins the last week of the Created section of Disciples. Next week we begin our study of being Crafted as disciples. The small group guides for the next section are now available in the Fellowship Hall.
Communication Forum at Unity
Next Sunday, February 10, is our next forum for everyone to receive an update on what is happening at Unity, and ask anyone questions you may have. Please join us.
SRYG 7th - 12th
Youth Group will be at Unity CRC at 7:00pm this week. We will attend the Ash Wednesday service and then go on a scavenger hunt!
Cross-Generational Ministry!
Do you want to share your faith journey with our youth? In the past we have had congregation members tell of life stories that pointed them to Jesus. Our youth really enjoyed having an older member come and honestly share with them. Many of you have had beautiful “God experiences” in your lives and we’d love to hear them. If you think you may be interested in doing this please contact Kirk at 905-2770 or by email at kirkvanderpol@gmail.com. And remember, when I say “older” our youth pretty much think of anyone my age and up, so don’t think you have to be over 65 to do this.
7th - 12th Grade Girls ONLY!
SRYG is co-hosting a daylong conference for girls via simulcast on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Bunde CRC. Check out www.girlsofgrace.com or one of the posters at church, school, or the Rock for more information. Tickets are $10 now or $15 at the door. Talk with one of the youth leaders to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.
Visit Those in Prison
There will be a "Volunteer Training" session at Unity CRC on Monday, February 11 at 6 PM hosted by the St. Cloud Penitentiary. Three hours of training will allow you to participate in leading the occasional chapel service at the St. Cloud Prison. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, call the church office or Sarah Brouwer at (320)978-9191. You must be 18 or older without a criminal background to qualify for training. Childcare will be provided during the training.
Meeting with CRWRC Director
Andrew Ryskamp, CRWRC Director, will be at Unity Church this Monday at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with anyone interested in the various aspects of the ministry of CRWRC.
Community Announcements
CMCS Mission Trip Fundraiser
A group of 26 Juniors and Seniors from Central Minnesota Christian School in Prinsburg is making plans for their March 17-24 Mission Trip to California. These students have begun fundraising and are now selling PASTRY PUFFINS, a puff pastry filled with fruit, made by the Butter Braid Company. These flaky, light puffs have hundreds of alternating thin layers of butter and pastry and are filled with your choice of six scrumptious fillings. These are convenient because you can take them out of your freezer and put them into the oven without having to let them rise, and you can take the amount you need and save the rest until you crave more. There are 12 in a package and the cost is $9.50. Please place your order with the following students by February 19 for delivery after February 27: Kaitlyn Leininger, Jake Miller, Jason Groen, Rachelle Poppema, or Cassie Ulferts. We would also appreciate any sample sized toiletries that you might have, such as shampoo, conditioner, lotions, floss, combs, toothpaste and toothbrushes, soaps, shower caps, bandaids, or any other small items that we can pack into a baggie and hand out to those we witness to. These items can be brought to the High school office or given to a student. Thank you for your support of the CMCS Mission Trip!
Hymn Sing
Emden Christian Reformed Church in Renville is hosting a Hymn Sing on Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 PM. This service of music will include many of the “Old time favorites” that we still continue to enjoy. Gar Jasper and Paul Knapper will lead the singing and provide special music.
GEMS is Turning 50! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the GEMS ministry. Any woman who has ever been a counselor or a GEM/Calvinette is invited to attend the Leadership Conference to be held at Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina July 25-27, 2008. If you are interested, please contact Barb Ahrenholz for registration information.
