Morning Worship
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24
Ministry of Music: Josh Layman
Message: "Yes! Amen! Yes! Amen!" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Jason Ver Steeg
Welcome to Unity Church!
We are delighted that you have joined us for worship. We gather together for the one purpose of worshipping Jesus Christ, the living God and Savior of the world. Our desire is that you would be blessed by the sense of God’s presence and the fellowship of God’s people.
The Zwart family will be on vacation Thursday through Sunday of this week. Pray for a relaxing and refreshing time for the Zwart's this week.
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Today (2nd 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
7:30pm: Council Meeting
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
10:00am: Worship
Please Note, Communion will be August 5, the first Sunday of August, rather than the second Sunday of August as usual.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sunday, August 12: CRC Sesquicentennial "Rejoicing" Service
Sunday, November 11: CRC Sesquicentennial "Renewing" Service
Unity Church Announcements
Baby Congratulations
Congratulations to Aaron & Tracy Watson in the birth of a beautiful healthy baby boy, Adler Curtis. He was born Thursday, July 5th weighing in at 8lbs 1oz and 21 inches long.
Solid Rock YG Mission Trip ’07
All youth and adult leaders of the Utah mission trip this summer are asked/urged/required to come to a final training with Mel & Linda Stocks on TODAY @ 3p.m. at the Rock. Please allow at least two hours for this final training where both Mel and Linda will be sharing and giving specific information for us about reaching out to, praying for, and interacting with Mormons. This is crucial for your preparation for this trip and your understanding of your own faith. Parents are welcome to join us.
READ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND TRY FIND THE FOUR POINTS IT CONTAINS!!
Solid Rock Youth Group will be leaving on their Utah Mission trip this coming Saturday the 14th. If you would like to contribute financially we could still use some money as we are operating on a very tight budget right now. Also, we ask for your prayers while we are gone—a prayer calendar has been provided in your boxes. And, we would love for you to come and help send the group off from the
Rock on 8th in Willmar at 11:40a.m. this coming Saturday, July 14th.
BIG DIG '07
As you remember our youth as they travel to and minister in Utah, please start praying for the youth that will be attending the apologetics conference in Colorado. This conference on defending the faith is a life-shaping conference for teenagers. Your financial and prayer support of both of these ministry trips is much appreciated. More info on the conference in August will be coming out in two weeks. You can view conference info at: www.bigdig07.com. Thanks for supporting the youth of our church, the leaders of tomorrow!
Council Commissioning and Visioning
Council Commissioning and Visioning Sunday is July 22. Our new elders, Hubert Wieberdink and Beth Hoekstra, and our new deacon, Ben Taatjes, will be commissioned for their new offices. The remainder of that Sunday our retiring officers and new council will meet together for prayer and direction for the upcoming year. Thank you for your support of our leaders!
WOMEN OF FAITH
Would you like to go to Women of Faith this year? We have several extra tickets. If you are interested in some tickets call April Swierenga. Tickets are $65.00 each plus tax.
GEMS Counselor Needed
“Wanted” -any woman who desires to make a positive impact on a young girl's life. Would you prayerfully consider being a GEMS counselor this year? If interested contact Barb Ahrenholz.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual Donation Auction
Monday, July 30, 2007 - 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 in on the bidding. The proceeds are designated for the Need for Life Fund. Barbecues, coffee, and kool-aid will be served.
Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens will meet
Thursday, July 26. We will gather at the fire hall at 11:00am and car pool for a noon buffet at the Blue Heron. After our lunch we will visit the Floral Rose garden of Carol Halverson.
2007 Minn-ia-kota Retreat
A unique retreat, designed to glorify God through music and great speakers, and to renew and uplift all who attend, is being planned for you on September 11 & 12th, 2007 at the Travelodge (formerly the Oaks) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Watch your mailboxes for brochures telling more about this event sponsored by the Bible League Volunteers. You can make an eternal difference in people’s lives just by taking part in thi8s retreat and contributing to the special offering. Our goal is to provided Scriptures and train people in Mexico to be brought into the fellowship of Christ and His Church. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend this exciting event!
