SUNDAY WORSHIP
Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:38-48, 10:34-39, 24:1-14, 26:51-52 (Scripture Reader: Sonia Ulferts)Series: Pride and Prejudice: The Dangers of Culturized Christianity
Message: “The Complexity of Peace, Justice, and War” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Love Fund
Lead Worshiper: Wilson Brouwer
Welcome to Unity Church!
Love Fund Offering Today
The offering this Sunday is for the Love Fund. You may designate your offering for another fund, but all unmarked gifts and offerings will go to the Love Fund. Please not that the Love Fund is currently low.Communion Sunday
Our celebration of Communion for the month of August will be next Sunday, August 5 instead of our regular practice of the second Sunday of the month, which would have been August 12.Missions Prayer Time Next Week
You are invited to join the Missions & Outreach Team for a time of prayer for our missionaries at 9:00am next week (and every first Sunday of the month) in Pastor Jeff's office.
The Weekly Calendar
View The Monthly Church Calendar
Today (5th Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
~ Offering: Love Fund
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (1st Sunday):
9:00am: Missions Prayer Time
10:00am: Worship
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, August 12 at 4:00pm
“Rejoicing” CRC Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) Worship at Willmar Evangelical Free Church
Sunday, August 26
Ministry Team Training Day
Sunday, September 9
Fall Kick-Off
Thursday, September 13 and Sunday, September 16
Gospel Class Resumes
Sunday, November 11
CRC “Rededicating” 150th Anniversary Combined Worship
at Willmar Evangelical Free Church
UNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Trip Kids and Parents
All Utah mission trip kids and parents are asked to come to a meeting to give a report from the recent mission trip. The meeting will be Sunday, August 5th, 3:00pm at the Rock. The youth group will report about the Utah mission trip and the Colorado Big Dig trip to Willmar CRC congregation on Sunday, August 19 and to Unity CRC congregation on Sunday, August 26th.CRC Sesquicentennial Service
In just two weeks the Christian Reformed congregations of Brooten, Bunde, Hancock, Prinsburg, Raymond, Renville and Willmar will gather once again in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the CRC. This time the theme will be “rejoicing”. We will rejoice together in what God is doing through the ministries of the CRC, including our many local ministries. Service time is 4 p.m. at the Willmar Evangelical Free Church. The guest speaker will be Rev. Roger Kok. The Bunde Praise Team will lead our singing. The offering will help cover the expenses of our worship celebrations. Plan to join the “rejoicing” in 150 years of God’s goodness and faithfulness!Unity Members: Help Needed for 150th Anniversary Worship
For the 150th anniversary service on August 12, we need two ushers, two poster carriers (one male and one female of different age groups), and one adult and one youth nursery attendant. If you are able to help out, please contact the church office and let April know.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Night of Praising the Lord
Please join us for a night of Praising the Lord on Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Bunde CRC. We will have a time of praise and worship led by the Bunde Praise Team, some door prizes and some food. Take your family and friends and join us for some fellowship and fun! P.S. Special invitation to the Young Peoples group from your church! If you have any questions call Kay at 320-847-3520.Back to School Veggie Tales Party
All kids ages 4 years old through grade 6 are invited to a back to school party at Bunde CRC on Wed, August 22 at 7:00-9:00pm to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. We will watch Moe and the Big Exit, the newest Veggie Tales movie. We¹ll also have a snack, games and craft. Come join the fun!! Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with your children. Find a color page located at your church's information table and bring it back for a prize on August 22.Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
On Sunday evening, August 12, First Covenant Church of Willmar will host our 7th annual old fashioned hymn sing. It will begin at 6:00 PM in the church sanctuary with refreshments to follow the service. Once again, Chuck Gustafson will be the song leader and Don Franklin will be at the organ. Saralyn Olson will be the pianist. Christopher Franklin from Luca, Italy will be playing the violin. Rosella Franklin from Luca, Italy, will be a guest soloist.Raymond Blood Drive
Christian Reformed Church, Raymond, MN Tuesday, August 14. 1:00pm - 7:00pm. For an appointment please call Wilma @ 967-4139.Branson Tour
Anyone interested in going on the Branson trip in November, Please contact Ardy Zondervon ASAP to reserve your seat.Jennifer (Huisinga) Norbie Benefit
Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2002 at the age of 24. Jennifer’s treatment included a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, reconstruction and treatment with Tamoxifen. In 2006, she was declared cancer free. On May 1, 2007, Jennifer and her husband Luke welcomed their first child, baby daughter Kaiya. During Jennifer’s Caesarean section, it was discovered that cancer had metastasized to her ovary, liver and lung. After an extended stay in Rice Hospital, and consultation with Cancer Centers of America in Illinois, Jennifer is receiving medical treatment in Willmar. Recent tests results demonstrated that the cancer is responding to treatment.Jennifer, the daughter of Don and Dorothy Huisinga of Renville, is an employee of ACMC in Willmar. Luke, the son of Steve and Nancy Norbie of Willmar, is employed as a child protection worker at Kandiyohi County Social Services. Because of her treatment, Jennifer’s absence from work has been extended beyond her maternity leave. She hopes to return to work for a few hours a week in the near future. Luke was diagnosed in 2004 with Crohn’s disease. Since the return of Jennifer’s cancer, Luke has experienced health problems that have required him to take an unpaid leave of absence from his work.
To assist Luke and Jennifer with costs related to loss of income and treatment, family and friends of the couple have initiated several activities. A bank account has been established to receive cash donations. Checks made payable to “Jenny Norbie Benefit Account” may be directed to: The Jenny Norbie Benefit Account at Wells Fargo Bank, 101 19th Ave. SW, Willmar, MN 56201.
“The Jennifer (Huisinga) Norbie Benefit” is planned for August 18. The public is invited to attend all activities. The event will be held on the MinnWest Technology Campus on North Highway 71/23 in Willmar, MN, at the Life Science Innovations Building at 1800 Technology Drive NE. Activities include a co-ed grass volleyball tournament beginning at 10 am, a prayer walk from 2-4 pm, children’s activities from 2-4 pm, a silent auction from 4-6 pm and a live auction beginning at 6 pm, a free-will donation picnic dinner from 4:30 to 7 pm, and a DJ. All proceeds will be donated to Jennifer and Luke Norbie.
An e-mail account jennynorbiebenefit@gmail.com has been established for public communications regarding the benefit. To assist planners, those who are interested in participating in the benefit are requested to send an e-mail to the address above. In the subject line of the message include the word:
“Volleyball” --- to register a volleyball team for the tournament.
“Picnic”--- to indicate the number in your party who will attend the picnic.
“Auction”--- to donate an auction item.
“Volunteer” --- to volunteer to help with the event.
