July 20, 2008

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, July 20

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

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday:

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

9:00pm: Worship Team Practice

Sunday, July 27

10:00am: Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK

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.

Out of the office

Pastor Steve and Ang will be on a planned vacation from July 23-30 to North Carolina to celebrate their 20th anniversary.  Pastor Steve will also be leading the communion service for the GEMS National Convention in Ridgecrest, NC next weekend and he will return to the office August 4.

Pastor Steve's Return to Full Time Ministry

The council would like to announce Pastor Steve's return to full time ministry.  In addition to sharing preaching duties with Pastor Jeff, he will also be making calls to visit members during the week and engaging in Pastoral Care.  If you would like to meet with him, feel free to call to set up an appointment time.  Steve and Jeff have been meeting to make recommendations to the council regarding division of duties and responsibilities, and with the help of a Staff Hours Committee, will be coming up with a proposal in the coming months.  Please continue to pray for the council, Pastor Steve and his family, as well as Pastor Jeff and his family, as we continue our work towards healing and restoration.

Bulletin announcements

All bulletin announcements are due in the office by Wednesday noon. Thank you!

Baby  Congratulations

Congratulations to Jason and Laura Dannen on the birth of a healthy baby girl, Kaylee Grace, born Tuesday, July 15 at 4:36am.  She was 7lbs 8oz and 20 inches long and was welcomed home by her big brother Jaden.

Double Baby Shower

You are invited to a double baby shower for Eliana Fischer, infant daughter of Tim and Londa Fischer, and Kaylee Dannen, infant daughter of Jason and Laura Dannen. The shower will be at Unity Church on Saturday, August 9th at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome.

Thank you!

Thanks for your cards, prayers and words of love and encouragement in the home going of Barb's brother, Jeff.  We don't always get to understand God's plan while we are here on this earth, but we trust in His amazing love and grace.  Please continue to remember our whole family in your prayers in the days that lie ahead.  Life is hard, but God is always good!

Cal and Barb Ahrenholz and family

OUTREACH CARNIVAL - WILLMAR Tuesday,  August 5

Solid Rock Youth will be partnering with Willmar CRC to host a free, family-oriented, carnival to reach out to the community as the body of Christ. The goal is to include Unity Church in this event, so we are looking for people to participate fully in the planning and implementing of this carnival. Please talk with Kirk Vander Pol ( kirkvanderpol@gmail.com ) if you would like to be a part of this exciting outreach.

Support the local mission of our Solid Rock Youth Group

You have the opportunity to support the youth and adults from the SRYG as they serve the local community the first week of August by donating grocery items for breakfast and lunch.  See the list on the table in the fellowship hall and sign up today, or talk with Alnora.

2008 Women of Faith Conference

What are you longing to do? Do you need a girls night out, to Renew, Refresh, Rejoice, Relax, Receive, Reconnect, Recharge, Revitalize. Experience this and more at Infinite Grace Women of Faith's all-new 2008 conference. One Friday and Saturday can put fresh wind in your sails for the rest of the year.  The conference will be held in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the Xcel Energy Center, on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18. There is more information in the office.

Community Announcements

Bloodmobile

The bloodmobile will be a the First CRC in Prinsburg on Thursday, July 31, from 1:00pm - 7:00pm. The flooding in Iowa and other places in the Midwest has created a shortage and we have been asked to try and help out with an extra blood drive. There has been a change in requirements, now 16 - year olds are allowed to give if they have the permission of their parents. The permission sheets will be available at the church or at the home of Trudy Erffmeyer. Please consider giving during this time of great need.

GEMS

The Prinsburg GEMS will be expanding our program this year to include 2nd and 3rd graders.  If you have a daughter or know of someone who would be interested in joining us, please call Barb Ahrenholz at 978-6123 soon.  We will also be in need of more counselors.  Please give this your prayerful consideration.

Bible League Gift Bag

Next Sunday will be the last day for you to give your "July Love Gift" for the Bible League. Your gift may be placed in the yellow gift bag in the fellowship hall of the church. Thank you for your consideration of your gift to help supply Bibles for Mexico. Sandy Wubben

Senior Citizens

The senior citizens will meet on Thursday, July 24th.   We plan to spend the afternoon at Don & Nyla Wieberdink's cabin on Green Lake.  Please meet at the community center at 12:45pm to car pool together.  Bring a folding lawn chair, swimsuit or whatever you would like.

Veterans Memorial Dedication

Veterans Memorial Dedications booklets are available from anyone of the Veterans Memorial Committee.  A DVD of the Memorial Dedication service, which includes pictures of the Veterans Memorial, can be purchased for $3.00.

New Church in Classis Lake Superior

Come and worship with the newest church in Classis Lake Superior!  We, the Crossroads Christian Reformed Church, are meeting in Breezy Point, Minnesota, a small town about 20 miles north of Brainerd.  We'd love to have you worship with us and support our efforts to begin a new Christian Reformed Church in the Brainerd Lakes area.  If you are vacationing in the area, feel free to contact anyone of the members of the CCRC leadership team: Pastor Chuck & Clarice Uken, Gaylen & Marla Vander Lugt, or Troy & Tonya Bouma. We look forward to your visit!  If you cannot visit us sometime, we covet your prayers for the ongoing efforts to build God's kingdom in the Brainerd Lakes area.  Thanks for your support!

New Life Treatment Center Annual Donation Auction

Monday, July 28, 2008 - at 6:00 p.m. the Annual Donation Auction for New Life Treatment Center will be held at New Life in Woodstock, Minnesota.  Donations of crafts, baked goods, new or good used items, clothing, household items, farm supplies, etc. would be appreciated.  Everyone is welcome to come and join the bidding.  The proceeds are designated for the Need for Life Fund.  Barbecues, coffee, and kool-aid will be served.

Upcoming Messages

July 27:  "The Gospel and Glory of God" from Exodus 20 by Pastor Jeff

August 3:  Guest Speaker - Ben Groen

August 10:  "The Gospel and the Image of God" from Exodus 20 by Pastor Steve

August 17:  "The Gospel and the Name of God" from Exodus 20 by Pastor Steve