Morning Worship
Message: “When God Draws Near: The Power of Prayer” (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Jason Ver Steeg
WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!
Pastor Jeff is preaching and leading both the worship services at Willmar Christian Reformed Church today.
The Worship Planning Team would like to note that so far this year, Marly Breems has exhorted eleven times at six other churches, Pastor Jeff has preached six times at two other churches, Mike Pluimer has spoken three times at three other churches, and Pastor Steve has preached once at another church. We give thanks to God for the use of their gifts to serve God’s kingdom beyond the walls of Unity Church.
The Weekly Calendar
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Today (4th Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.
Tuesday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
No Youth Group
Thursday:
8:00pm: Gospel Class
Next Sunday (1st Sunday)
8:45am: Gospel Class (at Unity)
9:00am: Missions Prayer Time
10:00am: Morning Worship
Potluck following worship
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Next Sunday: Potluck following worship with Ruth
Sunday, June 24: 5:00pm Supper, 6:00pm Congregational Meeting
Sunday, July 1: Outdoor Worship at Kandi Park, Picnic Lunch Provided
Next week we welcome one of our missionaries, Ruth, to give us an update on her work and share with us the message God has placed on her heart. We will also have an all-church potluck following the worship time.
UNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gospel Class
The Gospel Class resumes on Thursdays and Sundays this week. This summer is a look at the books of the Bible.Thursday, May 31 and Sunday, June 3 we will look at the first five books of the Bible.Solid Rock Youth Group
Mission Trip: All youth going on the mission trip to Utah this summer (July 14-22) must have $50 deposited no later than June first because we need a firm list so we can work out transportation.Meeting TODAY at the Rock at 2:00p.m. to discuss details of the trip, fundraising, and planning.
End of Year Schedule
May 30 – No Youth Group
June 6 – All students in 6th-12th grade are 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 outgoing 12th grade students well.
Various Summer Dates and activities will be announced in the future.
Meet with a Missionary Opportunities
If you would like to meet with Ruth over lunch or dinner give Val Duininck a call. Ruth will be here through Tuesday, June 5th. A breakfast gathering, open to everyone, is planned for Monday, June 4th, 9:30am at Perkins.Building Project Update
The Building Expansion Teams met this past week to continue their work on finalizing the plans for the building project. The current timeline of the project is to have the finished drawings by June 1, followed by a pre-bid conference with the General Contractors who have been invited to bid on the project. The bids will be due back by June 21, and the church will have up to 30 days to make a decision. Once the contractor is selected and final approval is given, the ten-month construction process will begin. As always, if you have any questions or comments about the building project, please contact any member of the Building Expansion Teams.Hang On to your Life Preserver!
The VBS crew at First CRC is preparing for a VBS water park adventure. They are getting ready to Take the Plunge and Make a Splash with Jesus. As kids move from one whirlwind activity to the next, they will be soaking up lessons that will last for a lifetime. It will be a week of fun and excitement- June 4-8 starting at 5:30 pm with a meal and ending at 8:00 p.m. Sign up sheets are in that back of church. We are still in need of numerous people to sign up to bring food; those sheet also are in the back of church. Any questions call Susanne Mulder or Nora Ziehl.CADETS Camp-Out Reminder
Cadets and Fathers: Please call Byron Tebben to reserve your spot on the camping trip which will be held June 8 & 9. We need to have a count to make sure we have enough tents and food. Thank you.Missions Prayer Time Next Week
You are invited to join the Missions & Outreach Team for a time of prayer for our missionaries at 9:00am next week (and every first Sunday of the month) in Pastor Jeff's office.CRWRC International Relief Training
You can make a difference in the lives of hurting people in the world! CRWRC is looking for couples who can be available some time within the next 2 years for 3-9 months periods as volunteer International Relief Managers to manage and administer disaster relief projects in developing countries such as Malawi or Kenya. Do you have great organizational skills? Enjoy using computers? Do you have a heart for the poor and a love for the Lord? CRWRC will provide training. We will answer all your questions at workshops on Friday June 15 from 7:00-9:30PM at Unity CRC. Please register by e-mail to dalmaijere@crcna.ca
