MORNING WORSHIP
Scripture Text: Exodus 1-14Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:11-22; 12:14-17, 23-27
(Scripture Reader: Rita Ninneman)
Message: OTC#5: “God the Deliverer”
(Pastor Jeff)
Lead Worshipers: Bryan & Praise Team
Offering: Unity Church Ministries
EVENING WORSHIP
What’s Up With That? #5: “The Exodus Expounded”Offering: Unity Childcare
Welcome to Unity Church!
Profession of Faith: This morning we celebrate with Peter Meyer as he joins Unity Church, and shares with us what God has done and is doing in his life. We thank God for Peter’s journey.
Tonight: Slavery, murder, a burning bush, deception, a bridegroom of blood, miracles, magic, plagues, a hardened heart, death, and escape - there is a lot in this part of Scripture that makes us say, “What’s up with that?” Check out the insert on some of tonight’s discussion questions and join us as we dig deeper into the Exodus.
Old Testament Challenge Fast-Track Readings for this week (Week 6): Exodus 18-19, 20, 23-24, Deuteronomy 5, Psalms 29, 68, 46. For more information log on to our website at www.unitycrc.org/otc.
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 worshipLadies Bible Study Informational Mtg
Christmas Program Rehearsal (1 & 6)
5:00pm - Evening Worship
Monday:
4:00pm - Worship Planning Meeting
7:00pm - Friendship Class: Lesson 2 (Lunch: Char B. & Terri)
Tuesday:
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry
Wednesday:
7:00pm - Dave Ramsey Class
7:00pm - Youth Group at the Rock
7:00pm - GEMS (Lunch: Greta & Erica)
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry
9:00pm - Praise Team Practice
Friday:
9:00am - Seniors Coffee Fellowship at LuLu Bean’s
Saturday:
9:30am - Baby Shower at Church
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 in Jeff’s Office
9:45am - Children’s Choir Grades K-2
10:00am - Morning Worship
Christmas Program Rehearsal (2,3,5)
5:00pm - Congregational Meeting
7:30pm - Night Vision
UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS
Open House Baby Shower For Lauren Taatjes, infant daughter of Ben & Megan Taatjes. Saturday, October 22 from 9:30am–11:30am.Thanks from CBI
Crossroads Bible Institute thanks Elva Post, Sarah Brouwer, Bill & Dorothy Ledeboer, Val Duininck, Roxanne Marcus and Delroy Ledeober for 5 years of faithful service discipling prison inmates. God has worked through their efforts to change lives, and CBI is exceedingly grateful for their work on behalf of the Church. CBI leaders pray that our God will continue to fuel hearts to meet the spiritual needs of “the least, the last, and the lost.”
Support our Missionaries -- No Money Necessary!
The missions team is looking for families or individuals who will "adopt" one or more of our mission families. We ask that the adopting family will occasionally write to and regularly pray for their missionary family. If the opportunity arises, we ask that you will host this mission family for a meal or overnight, as needed. We are looking for people to adopt the Brohaughs, Peterson Sozi, or John Van Drongelen. Contact Sarah Brouwer if you are willing.
Youth group grades 9-12
Movie Night at the Rock on 8th Please invite a friend!
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY
Congregational Meeting
Members of Unity Church - You are all urged to attend our “town hall” congregational meeting on Sunday, October 23 at 5:00pm at church. The council is calling this meeting to invite feedback and dialogue on the direction of Unity Church, particularly focusing on our vision and staffing. There will also be an open segment of time for your comments about the general ministry of Unity. We ask that you please make plans to attend this very important meeting!
Area-Wide Annual Reformation Day Service
“By grace you have been saved, through faith…” Join us Sunday, October 30 at 6:30pm at Bethany Reformed Church in Clara City for our celebration of who God is and what God has done through our common history. Unity is leading the service and Pastor Steve will be preaching.
Italian Night Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 26
Come and enjoy a great Italian supper and give support to our youth ministries! Serving 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Take-outs will be available. Free-will donations.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fourth Annual Caregiving Mini-Retreat - October 17
Join us from 1:30 to 4:00pm at the Willmar Area Senior Citizens Center for this free event. The mini-retreat features music by Terry Shaw and a presentation called “Butterscotch Caregiving,” by Virginia McCone, author of Butterscotch Sundaes: My Mom’s Story of Alzheimer’s. We will serve ice cream sundaes after the presentation. Call Taryn at 235-8504 for more information.
All-You-Can-Eat Dad’s Belgian Waffles at First CRC
Help support SERVE kids and other youth group activities on Tuesday, October 18 from 5-7pm. Free-will donation. Carry-outs are available!
Care Packages for Service Men/Women
To support this project, you may purchase Butter Braids from the First CRC Youth Group until October 18. Talk with a youth group member or call Mitch and Missy Swart at 978-4159 to place your order. Or simply make a donation and specify that it’s for the Service Men/Women Project. Thank you.
2006 Cadet Calendar
We are getting ready to print the 2006 Cadet Calendar. If anyone has changes or additions please let Byron Tebben know by October 30th.
Cadet Shirts
Does anyone have Cadet shirts that are not being used? If you do, please put them on the coat rack in the First CRC Fellowship Hall.
Senior Citizens Potluck - Thursday, October 27, 11:30am at the Community Center
A - L bring casseroles, M - R bring salads, and S - Z bring desserts. At 1:00pm Linda Ryks will speak to us about the new and confusing Medicare program. You are urged to attend this meeting to help you make a correct decision. Linda has attended many meetings and has much information on this subject — we hope to become better acquainted with this plan and to be able to make a better judgment for ourselves. Keep this date open.
6th Annual Friendship Retreat October 29, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Our theme this year is GROWING STRONG WITH JESUS. Our offering for the day will be helping a similar retreat in Guatemala. Items we will be collecting are: small tool kits and assorted tools, allen wrenches and 7/16" wrenches (which are valuable for wheelchair repairs), flip-flop sandals in all sizes, many hygiene items, coloring books, crayons, balloons, and small toys. Items can be given to any board member.
6th Annual Friendship Retreat Help Needed on October 29
We will need table helpers, kitchen servers, craft helpers, and donated bars for the retreat. If you are able to help call Helene Dykstra or Clara DeRonde.
