January 11, 2009

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, January 11

9:00 Sunday school for students in grades 3 - 12.

10:00am:  Morning Worship and communion

     Children's Church for children ages 3-preK and K-gr.2

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning

7:00pm: Council Meeting

Wednesday:

9:30am: Ladies Bible Study at Church

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

Thursday:

7:00pm: Nursery Team Meeting

Sunday, January 18

8:30am: Temple Prayers

9:00 Sunday school for students in grades 3 - 12.

10:00am:  Morning Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK and K-gr.2

Congregational Meeting

Mark Your Calendar

Sunday, January 18th

Our congregational meeting will follow our morning worship service. Topics will include the restructuring of council, the administrator position, a building and volunteer update, and a budget update.  Please plan now to attend.

Saturday, January 24th - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Unity Family Fun Night Open Gym at CMCS Elementary School All are welcome Those that would rather play board games or cards bring them with we will have the cafeteria! A snack will be provided.

Unity Church Announcements

Prayer Ministry

At the conclusion of our worship time each week people will be available to pray with you about any item of concern to you.

"Abiding in Christ" series

Pastor Steve will continue his 3-week series today, focusing on the theme of "Abiding in Christ".  The series is inspired by the work of Dr. Bruce Wilkenson and his book: "Secrets of the Vine", based on John 15.

Elder Replacement Nominees

Bryan DeGroot and Darrell Frikke have agreed to let their names stand for nomination to replace Beth Hoekstra as elder. One of their names will be selected by lot this morning during our worship service.

The Fishers

The Fishers arrived safely in Katmandu, Nepal, on Friday, January 2nd and are getting settled into their new place. Please continue to remember them in your prayers.

Our Deepest Sympathy

Funeral services were held this past week for Dana Newburg, grand-daughter of Karen and Tony Negen.  Please remember them in your prayers.

Thank You

Thank you so much for all your prayers, visits, food and cards. I love you all! Elva Post

Grandbaby Congratulations

Congratulations to Tom & Alnora Bruin in the birth of their newest grandson,   Carsten Thomas, born New Year's Day

Open House Baby Shower

You are invited to an Open House Baby shower honoring Carter Henry Taatjes, infant son of Ted and Lindsey Taatjes, on Saturday, January 17th, 9:30 am at the Prinsburg 1st CRC Fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome! 

Solid Rock Youth Group Fundraiser

Building Project Update

Although slowed by the weather, progress continues to be made on our building project.  It is hoped that the wood decking on the auditorium roof will be completed this week making it possible to enclose the auditorium against the weather.  This will have a significant effect on continued progress.  It is anticipated that our volunteers will soon be able to start working in the present building on the planned changes and modifications.  When we started the project it was decided that work in the present building would be paid from the regular Building Fund rather than included in the financing of the new building.  The regular Building Fund has no funds after replacing the roof on the present building a year ago. An effort will be made to raise money for the materials needed by our volunteers.  Information will be given in the next few weeks regarding the schedule for volunteer work and the amount of money needed for materials.  The contractor still anticipates an April completion date for the building, subject to weather conditions.

Community Announcements

Cadet Father/Son Fun Night

The Prinsburg Cadet Club will be having a fun night for Cadets and their fathers on Wednesday, January 14 at the CMCS elementary gym from 6:30-9:00pm. We will be playing games and having pizza.

Award-Winning January Series

Calvin College celebrates its 22nd year of bringing the award-winning January series for 15 weekdays in January 2009. Many people will join on campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the daily noon time lectures that will discuss topics that range from Creation and Design to AIDS and Africa, Health and Environment, Faith and Doubt, to name a few, by the top experts in their respective fields. Many others will join at over 20 live remote web cast sites nationwide! You are cordially invited to attend the live web casts at Calvary church in Edina, MN. Presentations start promptly at 11:30am and end promptly at 12:30pm. Attend only one, several or all of them! It will be an hour well spent The series is free and no advance notice is required to attend. A schedule of dates is posted in the information rack located in the fellowship hall.

Continued Prayers

The Vreeman/Schroeder families would like to thank everyone who has been in prayer for Jon Schroeder and his family. You can check his progress and/or leave a message at his Caringbridge site.  Your prayers for healing and restoration are coveted by the family and they thank you for coming alongside as they continue to pray for a miracle and watch God mightily work in Jon's life.

Willmar Area Faith at Work 

Willmar Area Faith at Work presents Terry Esau "Breathing Lessons"

Come to the Kandi Entertainment Center on Thursday, January 15th. Food Service begins at 11:45am. Check out Terry's website for more information. Tickets are $10 and available at Dunn Brothers and Good News Bookstore.