November 6, 2005

MORNING WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: Exodus 24:15-25:9 (Scripture Reader: Wendy Fisher) Message: OTC#8 - “Desert Holiness Takes Shape” (Pastor Steve) Lead Worshipers: Gar Jasper and Phil Erffmeyer Offering:Unity Ministries

EVENING WORSHIP

Message: OTC#8 - What’s Up With That? “The Trinkets and Tenets of Holiness” (Pastor Steve) Offering: United Campus Ministries

Welcome to Unity Church!

This morning we welcome Sara Hankel, Executive Director of Hope Pregnancy Center, as she presents the Baby Bottle Boomerang—a great way to support a great cause!

Next Sunday will be the culmination of the first phase of the OTC! We will have a communion celebration during our morning worship and testify to God’s promises to Gabriel Miedema through his baptism.

Pastor Jeff is preaching and leading worship at Willmar CRC this evening.

Old Testament Challenge

Fast-Track Readings for this week (Week 9): Deuteronomy 1; 4; 6; 13; 15; 18; 24; 29-30, Psalm 38; 39; 40 For the Fast-Track complete list, visit www.unitycrc.org/otcreading.

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Today:
10:00am - Morning Worship

Children’s Church for ages 3-preK and Grades K-2 will be dismissed by announcement during worship

Christmas Program Rehearsal
5:00pm - Evening Worship

Monday:
4:00pm - Worship Planning Meeting

Tuesday:
9:00am - Ladies’ Bible Study
9:00am - Men’s Fellowship at First
10:30am - Library Team Meeting
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry

Wednesday:
7:00pm - Dave Ramsey Class
7:00pm - Youth Group
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm - Cadets at First CRC

Next Sunday:
9:00am - Adult Education
9:00am - Sunday School Grades 7-12
9:00am - Children’s Choir Grades 3-6
9:15am - Sunday School Grades 3-6
9:15am - Prayer Time
9:45am - Children’s Choir Grades K-2
10:00am - Morning Worship
All-Church Potluck
5:00pm - Evening Worship

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Wednesday, November 23
Christmas Program Saturday, December 17 - 7:00 pm Sunday, December 18 - 5:00pm

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Baby Congratulations Congratulations to Adam & Ashley Thole in the birth of a beautiful baby boy, Mason Daniel. Mason was born on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz, and is 20 inches long.

Sympathy
Our love and sympathy are extended to the Ohden family after the death of Merlyn this past week. The funeral was held on Thursday. We pray for the lasting comfort of the Holy Spirit to surround Merlyn’s family and we give thanks for the assurance that he is now in glory and suffers no more.

Open House Baby Shower
We will celebrate the birth of Gabriel Henry Miedema, infant son of Charles and Angela, on Saturday, November 12th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Jeff & Wendy Out of the Office
Pastors Jeff & Wendy will leave for Iowa Thursday evening to celebrate Christmas with Jeff’s family. They will be back on Tuesday morning.

Unity Childcare Closing
We are sad to bring you the news that Unity Childcare will be closing its doors in just a couple of weeks. We want to thank everyone who has given their time and energy to help make the daycare run.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

All-Church Celebration Potluck Sunday, November 13 Next Sunday, following the morning worship time, we will celebrate the completion of the first phase of the OTC by coming together for a feast of fellowship and food. Everyone please plan to bring your favorite dish and join us! Care Group #2 will host the potluck by helping with set-up and clean-up.

Adult Education November 13 ~ 8:45am
Special guests Abdullah and Nuha Awad of Beit Sahour (a community next to Bethlehem) will be sharing about life as Christians living in the West Bank/Gaza area. They direct a Special Education Center for Youth and Young Adults which focuses on impaired students.

5th–6th Grade Sunday School Teacher NEEDED!
We are looking for a teacher to finish out the semester or to complete the full Sunday School year. If you are interested in serving in this way, contact Rita Ninneman or Chuck Leininger.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOPS HAVE MOVED! Due to construction at our charter church, Bunde CRC, we will temporarily be relocating to Bethany RCA in Clara City, beginning November 9th.

If you have children ages birth through kindergarten, please join us at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Childcare is subject to availability.

When: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Where: Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 222 North Main Street, Clara City (Nov. 9th – April 26th)

More Info: Becky at 320-967-4218 or Jean at 320-765-2680.

2005/2006 MOPS Meeting Dates Relocated to Bethany CRC
November 9 December 14
January 11, 25 February 8, 22
March 8, 22 April 12, 26

CADETS
Wednesday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. at First CRC. Lunch provided by Chase Slagter and Christopher Van Dyken.

LASAGNA DINNER
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Held at Emden Christian Reformed Church in Renville. Free-will offering will go the Emden Youth Group.