November 12, 2006

Welcome to Unity!
We have the incredible privilege to go to church any time to gather as people who worship Jesus or want to know more about him. But that is not the case around the world. Many people will gather today in fear and secrecy, knowing that if they were caught in a place like this, they would be arrested, beaten, or killed for naming the name of Jesus. Today we join with hundreds of thousands of voices crying out on their behalf to ask for God’s grace.

Celebration of Communion

This morning we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together as the body of Christ. Anyone who has placed their faith in Jesus, confessing him as Lord and Savior of their life is welcome at the Table of the Lord.

The Weekly Calendar

The Monthly Church Calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendar

Today (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
1:00pm: Christmas Program Practice

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies’ Bible Study
7:00pm: Ladies’ Jail Ministry

Wednesday:
7:00pm: CADETS at First CRC
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Youth Group Grades 7-12 at the Rock on 8th
7:00pm: Men’s Bible Study at Hoekstra’s
7:00pm: Dave Ramsey FPU at Church

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
8:45am: Children’s Choir 2nd - 5th
8:45am: Adult Sunday School
9:00am: Sunday School 6th - 12th
9:15am: Sunday School 2nd - 5th
9:30am: Children’s Choir 3 years - 1st grade
10:00am: Morning Worship
1:00pm: Christmas Program Practice

Angel Tree Names Still Available

Thanks for the great response to this wonderful ministry! 50 names were distributed last week. The remaining Angel Tree names will be available in the fellowship hall after church. If you picked up an Angel Tree name last week but forgot to take a guideline letter, please pick one up today. Age appropriate gospel presentations, to be included with the gifts, will be in your mailbox within the next few weeks.

Thank You to Unity

We thank you for your gift of $200 to Friendship ministries! We also want to thank those of you who helped serve and bring bars to our Spiritual Retreat, as well as those who mentor throughout the year! We also want to thank Pastor Steve for his leadership and presence at the retreat! - The Friends of Friendship

Building Project Update

The Building Expansion Team would like to thank everyone for their valuable input on the latest design of our building plan. We are moving closer to finalizing all the specifications for the building. And we will soon be able to get started on actually building. Our next meeting as a team with the architect will primarily be for the purpose of getting a detailed estimate of the cost of building and renovating. Following that, we will have a congregational meeting on Sunday, January 7 immediately after worship for the architect to present the plan, walk us through it, and answer any questions. Our goal for the rest of the timeline is that by mid-February we will be able to let out the project for bids and by mid-to-late March we will break ground. We ask for your continued prayers, support, and input as we move forward.

Prairie Arts Chorale

The Prairie Arts Chorale will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by offering a series of concerts featuring his music for the 2006 season. Singers include Gar Jasper, Paul Knapper, and Claudia & David Zylstra. Concerts in this area will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo - November 18 at 7:30pm; Gloria Dei Lutheran in Redwood Falls - November 19 at 7:30pm; and Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer - November 20 at 4:00pm. For more information or to get tickets, contact a Chorale member.

Annual Harvest Festival

The Annual Harvest Festival of Central Minnesota Christian School in Prinsburg will be held in the High School on Saturday, November 18, from 4:30pm - 8:30pm. There will be an old fashioned ham supper with serving beginning at 4:30pm. There will also be booths for all ages to enjoy, including holiday, food, craft, kids carnival, and teen scene. The live auction will begin at 6:00pm. The silent auction will run from 4:30pm to 5:45pm. Come and enjoy an evening of food, fun, and fellowship for all ages.