March 11, 2007

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: John 17 (Scripture Reader: Val Duininck)
Lenten Sermon Series: "The Crimson Life of Love"
Message: "The Life of Love and Christ’s Heart for the Church" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!

We are glad that you are here. The Lord invites us to come together to give him our all in worship. He has poured himself out for us - in sending his Son Jesus to die for our sins - and in sending his Holy Spirit to transform our lives. May we find our greatest treasure in God as we are reminded of the promises God has given us and as we renew our commitment to love and follow him in everything.

Today we celebrate Communion! We remember God's ultimate gift to us in Jesus Christ! We invite all who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to participate with us. We come to the table not based on our unworthiness but on Christ's worthiness as Savior! Come, remember, believe, and celebrate!

The Weekly Calendar

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Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
6:15pm: Deacons Meeting
6:15pm: Elders Meeting
7:00pm: Full Council Meeting

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (7-12)
7:00pm: Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Men’s Wild at Heart

Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
8:45am: Adult Sunday School - Gospel Class at Duininck Bros
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 3rd
9:00am: Sunday School 4th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 3rd
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 1st Grade
10:00am: Morning Worship

Baby Congratulations

Congratulations to Mike & Tracy Borstad in the birth of a beautiful healthy baby boy, Andrew David. He was born Friday, March 2 weighing in at 8 lbs 11 oz and was 23 inches long!

Open House Baby Shower

You are invited to an open house baby shower for Andrew David Borstad, infant son of Mike & Tracy, on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Unity. They are registered at Target.

Worship Grant Project Meeting

TODAY at 4:00pm we will have a meeting at the church to continue our discussion about worship space and the visual aspects of worship. This is both a follow-up to the Worship Conference and a report on the work of the focus groups. If you have been a part of the project or would like to be, please join us for this meeting.

Membership Class – After Easter

If you have an interest in becoming a member at Unity Church, you are invited to participate in our membership class. This class will be part of the Gospel Class, which meets Thursdays at 8:00pm or Sundays at 8:45am. The dates for these sessions are April 12 (or 15), 19 (or 22), and 26 (or 29). Please talk with Pastor Jeff if you would like to do this.

Easter Sunrise Service

First Reformed Church invites us to their Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday. They will serve a brunch following the service. They welcome any youth who would like to perform a special number or give a reading for the service. Please contact Renae Kleinhuizen if you would like to be involved.

CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration

The combined choir for the CRC Sesquicentennial Celebration which is scheduled for April 22 will have two rehearsals. The rehearsals will take place on Sunday, March 25 and Sunday, April 15. Each will begin at 4 PM in Prinsburg, and will be held at the CMCS Music Room. Mrs. Michelle Mulder will be the director. You can pick up the music in the church office. They are Fairest Lord Jesus and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Those who plan to sing should get together with others from your congregation to run through the music, so that you are acquainted with it before the first combined rehearsal.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CMCS Musical “Dear Edwina”

The drama students at Central Minnesota Christian School invite you to the musical Dear Edwina. This light hearted comedy will be presented on March 22, 23, and 24 at 7:00 pm. in the high school gym. Tickets are on sale in the high school office. Adults $5 and students $3.

Winter Blahs? - Lets take a tour

On Saturday, April 14, we hope to attend the Gospel Quartet Convention in Minneapolis. The consista of family groups and various gospel quartets, each entertaining for about 20 minutes. It’s a great variety and many inspiring groups. Food is available on site. Cost of the trip including bus fare and tickets will be $35.00 per person. Please call Ardy as soon as possible so that she can reserve tickets! The bus would leave the First CRC parking lot at 8:45am and we would return around 8:00pm.

Senior Citizens

Keep Thursday, March 29th open for a gathering at the community center. Plans are to have a potluck dinner at 11:30. There will be some entertainment there for the day and we also plan to play some cards and games. A-G: dessert, H-O: casserole, P-Z: salad

Soup & Pie Supper

You are invited to the annual Bunde JAM Soup and Pie supper. It will be on Wednesday, March 21 from 5-7:30 pm We will be serving chili, vegetable beef and broccoli & cheese soup with a variety of homemade pies. Free will donation at the door. Please join us for a fun night of food and fellowship.