January 29, 2006

MORNING WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: Psalm 100, 137, 149 (Scripture Reader: Wilson Brouwer)
Message: “The Heights and Depths of Authentic Worship” (Pastor Jeff)
Lead Worshipers: Bryan De Groot and Praise Team
Offering: Love Fund

EVENING WORSHIP

“Blessings of the Psalms: How the Psalms Inspire Your Life”
Offering: Bible League Welcome to Unity Church! We are glad that you have come here to worship together with us. It is our goal and desire that Jesus Christ be praised and honored in this place. Yet we must come as we are, broken and needy people in a real world that is messed up and imperfect. May our worship be honest, authentic, and real as we seek the power and presence of our loving God today.

TONIGHT: Join us this evening as we reflect on the way the Psalms have blessed us. We will sing some of your favorites from the Psalms and have a time of sharing how this section of Scripture has blessed you.

West Central MN T.E.C. Worship: You are invited to join us and the Night Vision Worship Band at Unity Church TONIGHT at 7:30pm for a time of prayer, praise, and worship. There will also be a time of testimonies from teens who've attended T.E.C. Check us out at www.wcmntec.org.

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

The monthly calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendar

Today (5th Sunday):
10:00am - Morning Worship
5:00pm - Evening Worship

Monday:
5:30pm - Executive Team Meeting
6:15pm - Deacons Meeting
6:30pm - Elders Meeting
7:00pm - Council Meeting

Tuesday:
9:00am - Ladies Bible Study
4:00pm - Worship Planning Team
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry

Wednesday:
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
Congregational Meeting
(immediately after worship)
5:00pm - Evening Worship

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Brief Congregational Meetings
Next Two Sundays: February 5 & 12

No Sunday School - February 19

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Pastor Steve & Family are with extended family this weekend in Sioux Falls. They will return this evening.

Brief Congregational Meetings
Next Sunday the Staff Study Team will give a brief response to the questions that were asked at the Congregational Meeting on January 15. The Finance Team will also present their proposal for the salary and changes to the budget. We will vote on this proposal the following Sunday, Feb. 12, so that everyone has a week to process and pray about all that has been presented. If you know that you will not be able to attend on the 12th, you may pick up an absentee ballot in the office any time after Tuesday.

Need Help?
Got any jobs that need to be done? Peter Meyer is available to help out around your home or business in order to raise funds for his upcoming YWAM training and mission trip. Guaranteed service with a smile with all proceeds going for a great cause! Contact Peter to see if he can help you.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Today’s Offering: Love Fund
This morning is the 5th Sunday of the month, which means that our morning offering is for the Love Fund. The Love Fund exists to help provide financial assistance to those in our church and community who are in need. If you would like to give to any of our other funds (Missions, General, Building, CMCS) you may do so by designating the fund on your check. Thank you for sharing what God has entrusted you with to help support our ministries.

Prayer for Missionaries
Join us next Sunday at 9AM in Pastor Jeff’s office as we pray intentionally for our missionaries and their needs. All are welcome to come and support our missionaries in this crucial way.

Sunday School Teachers Meeting
All Sunday School and Children’s Church teachers are asked to attend a meeting on Feb. 19 at 9AM. There is no Sunday School that day but we would like to gather for discussion and evaluation. Parents who have feedback concerning our Sunday School or Children’s Church (especially the new K-2 program) are encouraged to talk to Rita Ninneman before this meeting.

Old Testament Challenge
The fast-track readings for this week (Week 19) are Psalms 30; 69; 96; 119:1-112; 74; 83; 94. A listing of all the fast-track readings is available at www.unitycrc.org/otcreading And play one of 20 OTC games at www.unitycrc.org/otcgame.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friendship Class
We need a few new mentors. If you are interested, call Helene Dykstra.

Minnesota for Marriage Rally - Saturday, February 11
This rally will take place at Harvest Community Church in Willmar.

Pinewood Derby & BBQ Supper - Wednesday, February 15
The 5th Annual MN West (Prinsburg, Raymond, and Willmar Cadet Clubs) Pinewood Derby will be at the CMCS high school gym. Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. The barbeque supper will be served from 5:00 - 7:00 (free will donation). The race starts at 7:00. Snacks will be available during the races.

Senior Citizens
The February Meeting will be at the Fire Hall on Thursday, February 16th. We will have a potluck dinner at 11:30 followed by games and cards.
A - J please take salads
K - M please take desserts
N - Z please take casseroles

Calvin College Capella Concert - Friday Evening, March 24
Housing will be needed for the 40+ members of this group that will be performing at First CRC. They will also need breakfast and a sack lunch for Saturday. Please consider hosting 2-3 Calvin students on Friday night. A sign-up sheet will be available at a later date.