Morning Worship
Scripture Reading: John 3:1-8; I Corinthians 12:1-11 (Reader: Roxie Marcus)
Sermon Series: Symbols of the Spirit
Message: Blow Spirit, Blow! (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Gar Jasper
WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!
We are delighted that you have joined us for worship, but more importantly God is delighted that you have chosen to worship Him this day. It is our heart’s desire that Jesus Christ would be praised, honored, and celebrated in this place. There is nothing better in the entire universe than being in the presence of Jesus. May you truly and powerfully experience that today as we gather together to worship Him.
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!
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Today (2nd Sunday):
Happy Mother’s Day
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
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (9-12)
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
Saturday
8:00am: Sunday School Project
Next Sunday (3rd Sunday)
Last Day of Sunday School
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
10:00am: Morning Worship
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sunday, June 24: 5:00pm Supper, 6:00pm Congregational Meeting
Sunday, July 1: Outdoor worship at Kandi Park, Picnic Lunch Provided
Sunday, August 12: "Rejoicing" CRC Sesquicentennial Service
Sunday, November 11: "Rededicating" CRC Sesquicentennial Service
UNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School & Choir
Sunday, May 20 will be the last day of Sunday School. Thank you to all of our Teachers and Helpers for all of your hard work!
Continuing Prayer
Jan Donyes has been moved to a long-term acute care facility for rehabilitation. At last report, her therapy is coming along well and even her kidneys are starting to show some activity! She is at
Regency Hospital of Minneapolis
Graduation Information Needed!
High School and College graduates: We need some information from you. Please turn into the office your full name, where you went to high school or college, the date of your graduation, future plans and your open house information. Please turn your information in this week. You can either drop this off in the office or you can
email April.
Graduation Congratulations
Congratulations to Jill DeGroot who graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Central University in Minneapolis on Friday, May 4th with a degree in Elementary Education. She has accepted a teaching position at First Baptist Church of Lakewood School in Long Beach, California.
Congratulations to Carrie Ammermann who will graduate Saturday, May 19th, 2007 from Virginia Commonwealth University AdCenter with a Masters Degree in Mass Communications specializing in Advertising. Carrie is the daughter of Dave and Betty Ammermann. Carrie graduated from MACCRAY in 2000, she graduated from Augustana College in 2004. Future plans are to secure a job in the advertising industry in New York, Boston, San Francisco or Minneapolis.
Local Outreach Opportunity
If you would like an opportunity to get to know some of the Willmar Somalians, please contact Sarah Brouwer or Natalie VanderBeek.
Ministry Team Invitation
Our annual congregational meeting will be Sunday, June 24, and the Council is inviting each Ministry Team to share an update on how the Lord has been working this past year. If your team would like to communicate something to the entire church, please talk to any of the members of Council.
Sign up today for Vacation Bible School
VBS this year will be June 4th - 8th. The theme will be “Take the Plunge”. There are sign up sheets on the bulletin board for the kids who would like to attend (sign up for the grade they have just finished) as well as those of you who would be willing to bring food or help work at VBS.
Unity and Friends Camping Trip
We are going to reserve camping sites at
Flandrau State Park in New Ulm, MN for
Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 19. If you are interested in camping with us please talk with Donna Elliot or Natalie Vander Beek today. There will be information on the State Park in the fellowship area and we will be there to answer any questions.
SRYG Mission Trip
All youth going on the mission trip to Utah this summer (
July 14-22) must have $50 deposited no later than
June 1, because we need a firm list so we can work out transportation. Also, youth going on mission trip should reserve the afternoon of
Sunday, May 27 to meet at the Rock at 2:00 p.m. to discuss details of the trip, fundraising, and planning.
Youth Group Mission Trip Leaders Needed
We are in need of a few more adults to provide leadership for the mission trip July 14-22. We could use both male and female leaders. If you would like to come with us, please contact Kirk Vander Pol.
SRYG End of the Year Schedule
May 16 – regular lesson for 9-12
May 23 – Fun Night (7-12) at Jeff & Dawn Poppema’s house from
6-8 p.m. for pizza, pop, and games (NOTE DIFFERENT TIME)
May 30 – No Youth Group
June 6 – 6-12th grade students invited to Chad & Beth Hoekstra’s house for a bon fire, worship, games, and a time to welcome the incoming to-be-seventh-grade students and wish our out going 12 grade students well.
Various Summer Dates and activities will be announced at a later time.
SRYG "Big Dig"
Remember to check out
www.bigdig07.com! It's August 10-11, 2007 in Colorado Springs, CO. Depending on interest, we may limit to the first FIVE to sign up! Let Pastor Steve know if you are interested.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Citizens Potluck
Meet at the community center on
Thursday, May 24 at 11:30am. For the potluck dinner, please bring: A - J ~ casseroles, K - R ~ salads, S - Z ~ desserts. Jill De Groot will show slides of her recent trip to the Ukraine. Following that we will have games and cards.
Raymond Society Annual Pork Roast Supper
Free-will Donation going to Central Minnesota Christian School
Wednesday, June 13 at Raymond Christian Reformed Church. Serving from 5-7:30 p.m. We will be serving pork on a bun, potato salad, baked beans, chips, pickles, and homemade desserts. Come join us for great food and fellowship!
Triathlon Volunteers Needed!
We need some volunteers to work at the student Triathlon that will be held on
Saturday, June 9 at the
Willmar YMCA. If you are able to help out at this event please contact Tim Miller.
Fourth of July - We Need More Help!
Did you know the 4th of July celebration in Prinsburg started as a family reunion over 100 years ago? It was held by the Prinsburg
First CRC grove, which is now the fellowship hall. After a few years the Ladies Aid started serving a pork BBQ dinner and they had games for the kids and then later adding a baseball game for the “older” kids. When it was given over to the school more activities were added and so therefore more people were needed. This has not changed. We need more people! Please call Sarah Van Dyken to get your name added to the volunteer list. We have openings for the carnival, concession stand and the dinner. This is a plea for not only parents of
CMCS kids but also to family and friends. Please, we need your help!
Raymond Golf Tournament
Father’s Day Weekend Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Raymond Christian Ed. Society, will be held on
Saturday, June 16, at the Hawk Creek Country Club in Raymond, with a shotgun start at 8:00am. All proceeds benefit Central Minnesota Christian School. Cost: $40/person (includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, and prizes). We are also looking for team and hole sponsors. For more information, contact Pastor Steve or pick up a registration form at
CMCS or the church office.
New Life Treatment Center Annual Horse-Ride-A-Thon
The board and staff of New Life Treatment Center announce the Annual Horse-Ride-a-Thon. Horses with riders and horse drawn rigs will begin their trek from Pipestone County Fairgrounds and proceed to their destination at the Center in Woodstock. The date is
Saturday, May 19, 2007, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Horse Ride-a-Thon has been greatly enjoyed by all who participate and attend. If any rider or buggy or wagon drivers would like to join the caravan, regardless of fund raising efforts, we welcome you to join. There is no "entry fee" or minimum amount that any person must raise, all riders are welcome. The proceeds for the Horse Ride-a-Thon will be used to cover costs of materials and installation of new windows, insulation, and siding on a portion of the original New Life Treatment Center building, as well as upgrading the walking path for our clients. Awards and prizes will be presented in recognition of various categories. The Annual Horse Ride-a-Thon will be concluded by lunch, awards, and prizes at the Center at approximately 1:30 pm. For further information, contact
New Life Treatment Center.
Youth Bible Camp
This year’s Youth Bible Camp will be held
July 23-27. All kids grades 6th - 12th are encouraged to sign up for this great time of meeting God and making new friends. Returning to camp this year will be speaker, Jolene DeHeer. Bible camp is located at Pine Lake Christian Camp in Eldora, Iowa. There are many great opportunity’s there like, an Olympic size swimming pool, team sports, music, high ropes course, carpet ball, canoes, paddle boats, devotion times, canteen, crafts and more! For more information please check out their website at
www.pinelakechristiancamp.org.
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OFFERED
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Course on
June 6 from 1:00pm To 5:00pm at the Prinsburg Community Center. The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; however, pre-registration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor, Paul Knapper, is teaching this class. Driver safety, confidence and comfort are enhanced by utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, including the latest visual scanning and steering techniques, anti-lock braking (ABS) skills, airbag information, driver distraction, road rage and new vehicle technology. The fee for the four hour refresher course is $18.00. For more information or to register call TOLL FREE 1-888-234-1294. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete two four hour sessions. Repeat persons are required to take a four hour refresher course.
