May 29, 2005 Bulletin

10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshiper: Praise Team
Giving of our Firstfruits: Love Fund (Next Week: Long-Term Missions)
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 (Reader: Joe Ulferts)
Today’s Message: What Do You Think of Heaven? (Pastor Jeff)

6:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

No Evening Service

WORSHIP NOTES

Welcome to Unity Church this morning. We are delighted that you have joined us for worship. We gather together for the one purpose of worshipping Jesus Christ, the living God and Savior of the world. Our desire is that you would be blessed by the sense of God’s presence and the fellowship of God’s people.

This morning we take a brief look at the topic of Heaven. What will Heaven be like? Is it some remote place that we know very little about? Do we even desire to go there, or is this Earth more appealing? The Bible has a great deal to say about Heaven, but unfortunately our views on Heaven have been shaped more by philosophy, movies, TV shows, and other people’s ideas. Many misunderstandings about Heaven have led us to have incorrect assumptions about what it will be like that have resulted in us not really longing for a better home like the people of faith in Hebrews 11. May we be the kind of people who look forward with eager anticipation for our true home, when Heaven and Earth become one and we live forever in the presence of God on this renewed Earth.

On this Memorial weekend we especially remember those of our congregation who are serving in the military, Ken Cambell and Adam Swinney, with our continued prayers and support.

Congratulations to Chelsey Zondervan and Krista Leininger who both graduated from CMCS this weekend!

NEXT WEEK: The times of our services will change June 5. Morning Worship - 9:30am; Evening worship - 5:00pm; Night Vision - 7:30pm

The mission team will meet next week Sunday morning at 9:00am to pray for our missionaries. We will pray especially for Bob Dykstra’s health. Everyone is welcome to come and pray with us.

Please circle Wednesday June 8 on your calendar for our annual congregational meeting. We will meet at 7:00pm to select two new elders and one new deacon, to approve the budget, and to engage in some general Q & A. You should have received an agenda this past week in the mail. If you did not receive one, please contact the office.

Come early and enjoy sub sandwiches, chips, and pop before the congregational meeting on June 8. Serving starts at 6pm, free will offering for Relay for Life. Informational Relay for Life meeting following the congregational meeting.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Bibles for the Philippines: If you would like to contribute to the Sunday school project to purchase Bibles for the Philippines please bring your contribution to the church office by Tuesday morning. The money will be sent off this week. Thank you for all your help.

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.

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vacation Bible School: Parents if your children plan on attending VBS please sign them up today. Sheets are on the bulletin board in the back of church.

Wills & Estate Planning: Part of good stewardship is making sure that our assets are managed as well when we're gone, as they were when we were alive. Yet many of us find the area of wills and estate planning confusing. Don Long from Barnabas Foundation is ready to help you. He will be in our area from May 31 to June 2, 2005. Barnabas Foundation helps Christians plan to meet personal and family financial needs while supporting the causes that are important to them. Their estate planning expertise is available to you at no charge, thanks to their 200 Christian member organizations. Ask questions, learn in clear, easy-to-understand language. Your meeting will be managed in a totally professional and confidential manner. Please contact Barnabas Foundation toll-free at 1-888-448-3040 to arrange an appointment.

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.