Morning Worship
Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 9:6-15 (Scripture Reader: Chuck Miedema)
Message: "Generous on All Occasions" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan De Groot
WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!
We are delighted that you are here. Our desire in this place is to experience an authentic encounter with God. This may happen in different ways for each of us as God touches our hearts and lives in unique ways. Our prayer is that you would sense the presence of God today and be blessed as you worship Him.
Potluck TODAY
Care group 3 has their potluck today after the worship service. Guest’s we would love it if you would stay and share this meal with us.
“If These Walls Could Talk…”
You are invited to the 2007 Worship Conference on February 17 at Unity Church funded by a Worship Renewal Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship through the support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. The theme of the conference is understanding what a church communicates about God and the gospel through its architecture, space, and the arts. More information is available as a booklet in the office or online at www.unitycrc.org/conference.
Unity Family Cares and Concerns
Baby Congratulations
Congratulations to Jeff & Wendy Fisher in the birth of a beautiful healthy baby boy, Trey Jeffrey. Trey was born this past Tuesday at 5:19pm weighing in at 9 lbs 4oz and 23 inches long.
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.
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. You should find in your church mailbox today an invitation to this event with more details. If you fit the bill (or are close to 60 and really want to come) but for some reason didn’t find an invitation in your mail box please don’t be shy about contacting Kirk Vander Pol (Unity) or Renae Kleinhuizen (Willmar). 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.
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Today (3rd 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: CADETS at First CRC
7:00pm: Youth Group (7-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Men’s Wild at Heart - at Hoekstra’s, Chapter 6
Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class
Next Sunday (4th Sunday):
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 5th
8:45am: Gospel Class
9:00am: Sunday School 6th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 5th
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 years - 1st grade
10:00am: Morning Worship
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Day Of Encouragement, 2007
Plan now to attend the third annual Day of Encouragement at Dordt College on Saturday, February 10, 2007. This day is not only geared for church leaders, but for anyone who wishes to develop their gifts as church members. The keynote speaker is Scott Hoezee from the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Seminary. Breakout sessions will be led by folks like John Suk, Rev. Louis Tamminga, as well as Dordt Faculty and other specialists in a variety of ministries. There are sessions for ministry basics for council member, seminars aimed at spirituality and leadership with topics like family devotions and how to “hear” God’s voice, plus seminars on outreach and service including CRWRC involvement and how to be relevant in today’s culture. Come a day early and take advantage of a full day workshop, charting your course which helps you explore where God has led you and may be leading you in the future. There are discounts for group registrations. Deadline for registration is January 30.
Soup Supper
The annual Emden Christian Reformed Church Soup Supper will be held on Wednesday, January 31, serving from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Free-will donation. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a good meal and the fellowship.
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
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.
He’s Alive! A Triumphant Celebration of Easter
The First Reformed Church of Willmar would like to invite any member of Unity CRC,
First CRC,
Bunde CRC, Bethany Reformed and Willmar CRC to sing with them for an Easter Contada to be performed on April 1st, Palm Sunday evening at 7:00pm. The contada is titled He’s Alive! A triumphant Celebration of Easter. Practice started on Tuesday, January 23, but you are welcome to come and join us. Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Please let Becky Lippert know how many people will be singing.
Free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound
Hope Pregnancy Center offers free Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound to qualified Clients. Three Registered Nurses have completed didactic and hands on training for Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound. To comply with recommended national standards, they should perform a number of ultrasounds under the observation of a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) to attain recertification. If you are in the 1st or early 2nd trimester of pregnancy, or know someone who is, and would be willing to volunteer for a free limited obstetrical ultrasound during this recertification, please call
Hope Pregnancy Center to have your name put on a list. A follow up call will be made to answer any questions and to schedule an appointment. We appreciate your partnering with us in this ministry opportunity as we assist those we serve in making a well-informed decision about their pregnancy.
