June 5, 2005

9:30 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshiper: Praise Team
Baptism of Camden Jay Brouwer
Special Music: Recording by Adian & Addison Brouwer
Giving of our Firstfruits: Long-Term Missions (Next Week: General Fund)
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
Today’s Message: ONE! (Pastor Steve)

5:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Offering: CRWRC
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 15:35-58
Message: The Mysteries of Death (Pastor Steve)

WORSHIP NOTES

Welcome! We are delighted that you have chosen to join together with us for worship today! May the Lord fill your heart with joy and peace as you open your heart to Him in worship today.

This morning we celebrate God’s promises in our lives through the baptism of Camden Brouwer, son of Dave and Laura Brouwer.

This morning’s message takes us on a journey of oneness. We are increasingly diverse in culture and church. Diversity has intrinsic beauty and inherent challenges. Oneness brings out the beauty of diversity and division sabotages it. The Scriptures call us to oneness in order that the individual beauty of each person is revealed. How is this possible – oneness in diversity? Here’s your clue: One God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

This evening we will explore some of the mysteries that surround death. Why is it that some die at what seems to be the “right” time while others linger or suffer or in our opinion should die sooner than they do? What happens in those final moments before being translated into heaven? Come explore these and other mysteries this evening.

NIGHT VISION starts its summer season tonight at our NEW TIME: 7:30pm. We would love to see you tonight and throughout the summer!

Next Sunday we will be celebrating our life in Christ through our Communion celebration and the testimonies of several of our young people giving their professions of faith. Make plans to celebrate together next week at 9:30am.

Two life journeys on this earth came to an end this week in our community and church family. Wilbur Duininck and Dick Marcus both saw 90+ years this side of eternity and now are celebrating life forever in the presence of the Lord. We extend our love to Harris & Connie Duininck, Lee & Sandy Duininck, Trevor & Janey Duininck, and the extended Duininck family with Wilbur’s passing. His funeral was in our church this past Friday. We also extend our love to Daryl & Bev Marcus, Wally & Rachel Marcus, and the entire Marcus family with Dick’s passing. Dick’s funeral will be held tomorrow morning at First Church.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Congregational Supper and Meeting THIS WEDNESDAY! A light supper with freewill donation to support a Relay for Life team will be served starting at 6:00pm. Our annual meeting will start at 7:00pm. Come out and support efforts to celebrate life and celebrate what God is doing in this ministry. PLEASE bring your agendas along. Just a handful of agendas will be available the night of the meeting (to save paper and printing costs). Thanks!

Advanced Notice: The 2005 Women of Faith Conference in St. Paul will be held October 21-22. Take some time to get away with friends or invite family to join you for this incredible time of refreshment. Twenty-five (25) tickets are available through Angela Zwart on a first-come basis.

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

On the morning of June 1, Dick F. Marcus, Dad of Wally and Rachel and Daryl and Bev, began his heavenly journey. Dick fought the fight, pressed on toward the goal and now is claiming his prize at the home of His heavenly Father. Praise be to God!!

A sincere THANK YOU to Elder Marly Breems, Elder Gar Jasper, and Deacon Steve Zondervan who conclude terms of service in leadership here at Unity this month! We have so appreciated your commitment and hard work on behalf of the Lord as you ministered among us! May you continue to discover the joy of the Lord as you lead and are led in all areas of life!

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pork Roast

Come out for the 25th Annual Raymond Christian Education Society’s Pork Roast. Thursday, June 16 from 5pm-8pm at the Raymond Christian Reformed Church. Free-will donation. Carry-out is available. Everyone is welcome!!

Dordt College’s 50th Anniversary

A 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center on July 1-3. Everyone is invited to attend events throughout the weekend, including music and theater performances, youth and alumni intramural sports, socials, food, art, a parade, fireworks and more. Most events are free, but some require pre-registration or minimal fees. For additional details or to register, call for a brochure at 1-800-343-6738 (extension #3) or visit www.dordt.edu/events/jubilee/

Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference

Plan now to attend the 22nd annual Lake Geneva Christian Reformed Family Conference to be held August 8-11, 2005 in Alexandria, Minnesota. The first session will begin at 3pm on Monday afternoon. Registration blanks are available from your church office. Mail your registration to: Harriet Talsma, 730 Mechanic Street, Edgerton, MN 56128.

VBS

Safari Adventure begins Monday, June 6 with supper at 5:30 p.m. Registration follows. Parents-we will be done at 8:30 so your children can be picked up then. Our kids will be collecting an offering each evening which will be going to Relay for Life. We will explain Relay for Life to the kids during the week. EVERYONE-Please pray for VBS, the teachers, children and other staff that the week will go smoothly and that the message that Christ is King will be remembered.