June 21, 2009

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Today (3rd Sunday):

10:00am: Morning Worship

6:30pm: Evening Worship ~ with Jeff & Wendy Fisher

7:30pm: SNL at the Rock on 8^th

 

Monday:

8:00am: Youth Group Valley Fair Trip ~ Bus leaves From E-free at 8am!

4:45pm: Worship Planning

 

Wednesday:

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

 

Next Sunday (4th Sunday):

10:00am: Worship

7:30pm: SNL at The Rock on 8^th

 

Mark Your Calendars!

Open House Bridal Shower: You are invited to an Open House Bridal Shower in honor of Lindy Ammermann, bride-elect of Jason Vander Eyk. It will be held at Unity CRC, on Saturday, June 27th at 9:30 a.m. They is registered at Target, Herbergers and the Mill Pond. Please bring a favorite recipe.

 

Open House Bridal Shower: You are invited to an Open House Bridal Shower in honor of Amanda Meyer bride-elect of Joe De Groot. It will be held at Unity CRC, on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:00pm. They are registered at Target & Herberger's.

 

Unity's Annual Lake Worship Service : July 5 -  11:00am - Lawn Chairs, BBQ, and Great Worship.

 

Quick Reminder: Bulletin Announcements are due each Thursday by noon. To make sure your announcement will be in the bulletin please ask for a reply in all emails. If you do not receive a reply by Thursday at noon please call April in the office.

 

Prayer Ministry: At the end of our worship time each week there will be people available to pray with you about any item that you would like to have prayed for.

 

Unity Church Announcements

 

 

Baby Congratulations: Congratulations to Jeff & Wendy on the birth of a beautiful baby boy, Chase, born last Sunday morning.

 

Thank You: Thank you, family and friends for the many thoughts, prayers, cards, visits, and gifts for my 90th birthday. God bless you all. Elma Breems

 

Thank you: I want to Thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement during my cancer treatments. On June 25th, I will be going to the Mayo Clinic for tests and possible surgery at a later date. We are asking for your prayers that all will go well. ~ George Sportel Jr.

 

Ironman Weekend: Please remember Mike Pluimer as he is competing in an Ironman today in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  Pray that his witnessing efforts for Christ on the course would inspire and encourage others.  Pray for his health and safety also.

 

Unity Family Prayer Needs: Continue to remember Hub W., who has had 3 more surgeries on his knee, with a fourth surgery scheduled for this morning.  We praise God there has been no infection up to this point! Please pray for healing and a ceasing of any further bleeding and risk of infection.  Please also pray for his wife, and their children as this situation is very taxing for all of them. 

  

~ Irene B continues as a resident at a Care Center, receiving therapy five times daily. Continue to remember her during this process and significant life change for her.

 

Let Freedom Ring!: Plan to attend the (Unity-sponsored) 4th of July Celebration Service 10:00 a.m. at First CR Church.  There will be inspirational music, lively pipe organ playing (by our own Phil) and a moving speech by Pastor Steve: "Standing in the Gap."Join in to give honor to the Lord and Giver of the freedoms we so cherish!

 

What Makes a Dad

 

God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so,

He called it ... Dad.

 

2009 Minn-ia-kota: Make plans now to take a break from your normal routine! The Minne-ia-kota Retreat on September 15 and 16, 2009, at the First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa, is sponsored by bible League Volunteers. If you went last year, you probably received a mailing this week with a special invite for you and a friend. You won't want to miss this excellent time of spiritual renewal! You will experience great music, inspiring speakers, and a wonderful time of fellowship with other Christians at this "retreat with a reason"! While enjoying all of this, you will be able to help provide bibles and study materials for our friends in Africa. Glenna Salsbury, and award winning speaker, will be our featured guest. You don't want to miss her

 

Garage "Salers": If you are a garage saler, or like to scan the Willmar Tribune for "Freebies", keep your eyes peeled for cans of infant formula (check expiry date) and for soccer cleats (all sizes).  Children of the Promise ship both items regularly to Haiti.  If you acquire these items, you could either ship them yourself, or give them to Jan Bonnema or to the church office

 

Gift Registry: Last week you received in your mailslots a "Gift Registry" listing the items we still need, to furnish our new facility. We have received some nice gifts, but still need most of the items.  Please consider giving a gift!  If you misplaced your  Registry list, there are extra copies on top of the mailslots.  Please check your selection on the list and return it with your check to April in the office, Phil's mailslot, or send it  to Unity Church at PO Box 266 . 

 

 

Community Announcements

 

West Central Christian Singles: Saturday, July 12th, meet at the Sibley State Park office at 2:30pm for an afternoon of hiking. Bring a bag lunch/supper and drink of choice for supper. August Schedule to be determined.

 

Job Opening: Bethany Christian Services of MN, Willmar office, seeks a part time adoption social worker to conduct quality family trainings, assessments, child placement, and post placement supervision for all of Bethany's adoption programs.  BSW with licensure required; MSW strongly preferred. Prior experience in child welfare desired. This position is based in the Willmar office, yet serves the greater Willmar and surrounding areas.  Minimal travel to the Plymouth office for staff events, etc.  To apply: please send resume to: Director, Bethany Christian Services of MN, 3025 Harbor Lane N., Suite 316, Plymouth, MN, 55447; or apply online at bethany.org/jobs.

 

YATEC: Young Adults Together Encounter Christ (YATEC), an outreach ministry for young adults will be held June 12-14 at First Covenant Church, 801 Willmar Avenue SW, Willmar, MN. YATEC is an intense, event packed, worship filled, life-changing, 3 day retreat which focuses on the life of Christ. It is a weekend for spiritual growth, and for loving and serving others. If you need to be refreshed by the Spirit or you know someone needing to be introduced to Christ, YATEC is a place to do both. For candidate applications, please go to www.yatecmn.org.

 

Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota is now   accepting applications for purchase of simple, decent, affordable homes available in selected areas. Applicants are selected using three criteria: the level of need as determined by current housing cost and living conditions, willingness to work on the home with Habitat volunteers, and the ability to meet income guidelines to repay a no-interest mortgage.  Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota abides by the Equal Opportunity Housing Policy and Anti-Discrimination Laws.  For more information or to receive an application, interested person may stop by the office at 4078 Hwy 71 NW, Willmar or call 320-231-2704 or toll free 1-877-926-6434.  Completed applications must be returned and postmarked no later than 5:00 pm on June 30, 2009.

 

4th of July Planning: Plans are being made for the 4th of July celebration in Prinsburg. The theme for this year's parade is "Childhood Memories". Memories of lemonade stands, little league, drive-in-restaurants. The possibilities are endless. If you've got an idea for the parade, it doesn't have to be related to the theme, please call us. We'd love to have representatives from the community driving their collector cars or riding horses. We welcome entries, such as area Jr. Miss Royalty or Dairy Princesses. The kiddie parade begins at 6:00pm with the main parade following right behind it. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact: Darlene Duininck.

 

Praise in the Park: A Night of Music and Message featuring Avalon will be held on Friday, July 10 beginning at 8:00 pm at Bethany Reformed Church in Clara City . Get your tickets now! The cost is $15 for general seating and $20 for preferred. Please call Ivy at Bethany RC  (320-847-3322) or Kay at Bunde CRC (320-847-3520) to get your tickets. If you would like to hear some of their music, please go to youtube.com and search Avalon. You won't want to miss this concert. Proceeds will go to Kids Against Hunger.

 

A Heartfelt Micah Road Thanks!: Dear GEMS Girls' Clubs and your church families, huge heartfelt thanks for your support for the Walk the Micah Road Experience that took place on Saturday, June 13 at Robbins' Island.

 

Thanks to . . .

-      the girls who raised pledges,

-      the generous sponsors of the event,

-      all those who made bars and cookies,

-      those who donated golf cart use,

-      to volunteers who created event maps, set up, took down, and worked the event

-      to those who prayed,

-      those who attended,

-      and all those who gave to expand the ministry of the local GEMS clubs and to help build a school for orphan children in Zambia.

 

Over 400 people experienced the walk! May the ripple effect of this event draw girls and boys of all ages closer to Jesus in West Central Minnesota and across the globe. To God be the glory!

 

Heartfelt thanks,

 

The Local Walk the Micah Road Experience Team

 

Habitat For Humanity: Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota is now   accepting applications for purchase of simple, decent, affordable homes available in selected areas. Applicants are selected using three criteria: the level of need as determined by current housing cost and living conditions, willingness to work on the home with Habitat volunteers, and the ability to meet income guidelines to repay a no-interest mortgage.  Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota abides by the Equal Opportunity Housing Policy and Anti-Discrimination Laws.  For more information or to receive an application, interested person may stop by the office at 4078 Hwy 71 NW, Willmar or call 320-231-2704 or toll free 1-877-926-6434.  Completed applications must be returned and postmarked no later than 5:00 pm on June 30, 2009.

 

4th of July Planning: Plans are being made for the 4th of July celebration in Prinsburg. The theme for this year's parade is "Childhood Memories". Memories of lemonade stands, little league, drive-in-restaurants. The possibilities are endless. If you've got an idea for the parade, it doesn't have to be related to the theme, please call us. We'd love to have representatives from the community driving their collector cars or riding horses. We welcome entries, such as area Jr. Miss Royalty or Dairy Princesses. The kiddie parade begins at 6:00pm with the main parade following right behind it. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact: Darlene Duininck.

 

4th Of July Silent Auction: If you would like to donate an item or service to the CMCS 4th of July silent auction, please contact Tracy Brouwer.

 

One Body In Christ Conference: Register now for the Saturday, August 22nd, Conference to be held in Rock Valley, Iowa, at the Trinity Christian Reformed Church, brochures with a registration form are available in the information rack located in the church library or you can call Pastor Bill Van Dyken 712-476-3136 or email him at bvandyke @hopehaven.org. You can also register online at www.hopehaven.org look under News and Current Events.

Pastor Jim Kok, author of the book: "The Miracle of Kindness: Changing the world one act at a time," will be  our key -note speaker and panel moderator. Jim is the Pastor of Care and Kindness at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove California. Also Pastor Mark Stephenson, Director of Disability concerns will be present and moderator of one of our panel sessions.

There will be three interactive panels focused on Family, Church and Outreach as they relate to disability issues. We encourage Council Members, Pastors, families, those involved in Friendship Ministries and anyone who desire to hear first hand the stories of those who live with disabling conditions and their family members. Bring your questions, this is an interactive conference!