May 6, 2007

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: John 7:33-44 (Reader: Kirk Vander Pol)
Sermon Series: Symbols of the Spirit
Message: "Let the Water Flow!" (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper(s): Bryan De Groot

WELCOME TO UNITY CHURCH!

Welcome to this place of worship. We have gathered together as God’s people to celebrate and testify to what he has done for us and in us. We invite you to join us in giving praise, honor, and glory to God in the name of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. May you be blessed, healed, and satisfied by the glorious presence of Jesus Christ, our Savior, Lord, and King.

Baptism:

This morning we celebrate God’s grace and love being extended to Andrew David Borstad and the entire Borstad family through the sign and seal of baptism. May this be a time of good news of great joy!

The Weekly Calendar

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Today (1st Sunday):
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
6:15pm: Deacons Meeting
6:15pm: Elders Care Meeting
7:00pm: Full Council Meeting

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Youth Group (7-12)
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry

Next Sunday (2nd Sunday)
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 3rd
9:00am: Missions Prayer Time
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, July 1: Outdoor Worship at Kandi Park with Picnic Lunch
Sunday, August 12: CRC Sesquicentennial "Rejoicing" Service
Sunday, November 11: CRC Sesquicentennial "Rededicating" Service

UNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank Yous

Thank you so much to our Unity Family for all of your prayers, support and flowers. From the Frikke Family.

Thank you to all who prayed for Donna Plowman’s healing from vascular surgery. After several weeks of IV antibiotics and physical therapy she has been able to return to her home. Praise God for the gift of renewed health!

Continuing Prayer

Jan D 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! PTL! You are welcome to drop in and say hello. The hospital web address is: regencyhospital.com.

Local Outreach Opportunity

If you would like an opportunity to get to know some of the Willmar Somalians contact Sarah Brouwer or Natalie VanderBeek.

Wild at Heart Bible Study

We have finished up our bible study for the season. We will start back up this fall. Have a great summer.

The Gospel Class

The Gospel class will resume May 31 / June 3 with a study of the Books of the Bible. This will be the topic for the entire summer.

Ministry Team Invitation

Our annual congregational meeting is coming soon (mid-June), 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 for Vacation Bible School

VBS this year will be June 4 - 8. The theme will be “Take the Plunge”. There are sign up sheets on the bulletin board for the kids who would like to attend as well as those of you who would be willing to bring food or help work at VBS.

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 this in by Sunday May 13. 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 4 with a degree in Elementary Education. She has accepted a teaching position at First Baptist Church of Lakewood School in Long Beach, California.

CRC SESQUICENTENNIAL

Thank you to everyone who assisted in any way at the combined service last Sunday afternoon! We appreciate the tremendous response to this service of “Remembering”. Please make note that the next service of “Rejoicing” will be held August 12, 2007 with Rev. Roger Kok as guest speaker. The final service will be November 11, 2007 with CRC Executive Director Rev. Jerry Dykstra bringing the challenge of “Rededicating”.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CMCS Spring Pops Concert

Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00pm. in the high school gym. The theme for this year is "All That Jazz." The girls chorus and boys chorus and several vocal and instrumental solos will also be performed. Come and enjoy a fun night.

What Every Mom Needs!

A Saturday Mothers Day Event. Join us on Saturday, May 12 at 8:00 am at Bunde CRC for 90 minutes of top quality programming for women of all ages. At this live broadcast you will see speaker Elisa Morgan, CEO MOPS International, with Humorist Ken Davis & Music Artist Kim Hill. Muffins and coffee following program.

Open House Celebration

Please join us at an open house to celebrate Angie Gort’s 85th Birthday on Saturday, May 12 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Prinsburg Fire hall in Prinsburg, MN. No gifts please. This is hosted by her family.

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.

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.