Morning Worship
Message Series: Just a Closer Walk with Jesus
Message: “The Power of Participating Prayer” (Pastor Steve & Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshipers: Heather Pluimer & Shannon Stoel
Welcome to Unity!
Worship Grant Project Meeting
We will meet in the sanctuary after church TODAY for about an hour to assemble the “focus groups” and work on the next steps. We are just starting our study and reflection, so anyone is welcome to join us. If you are not able to attend today, but would still like to be involved please talk to Pastor Jeff.
Christmas Program Meeting
Our first meeting to assign roles and go over this year’s Christmas program is TODAY after worship. If you would like to be involved in both the Worship Grant and the Christmas Program, please attend this meeting first.
The Weekly Calendar
The Monthly Church Calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendarToday (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.
11:45am: Worship Grant Project Meeting
11:45am: Christmas Program Auditions
3:00pm: Open House Wedding Reception for John & Jenny Leininger
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
6:15pm: Elders and Deacons Meetings
7:00pm: Council Meeting
7:00pm: Friendship Class at Willmar CRC
7:30pm: Open House Baby Shower for Noah Allen Starkenburg
Tuesday:
9:30am: Ladies’ Bible Study
10:00am: Library Team Meeting
7:00pm: Ladies’ Jail Ministry
Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Youth Group Grades 7-12 at the Rock
7:00pm: Dave Ramsey Begins!
7:00pm: Fellowship Team Meeting
Next Sunday (2nd Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
PLEASE NOTE: There is no Sunday School or Children’s Choir next Sunday
Youth Group Lock-In
Students in grades 9-12,
Mark Your Calendar
s!! Our lock-in will be Friday, October 20 to Saturday, October 21.Youth Group Parent’s Night
Parents of 9th-12th graders, please
Mark Your Calendar
s. We'd like you to come Wednesday, October 25 for a special Parent's Night youth group from 6:30-9pm (Your teen should have brought you a flyer with info on it, but realistically we will get you more info as the time draws near).Open House Wedding Reception
An open house wedding reception will be held for John and Jenny Leininger today from 3 - 5pm at Unity Church.
Open House Baby Shower
Come and help us celebrate the birth of Noah Allen Starkenburg, infant son of Tim & Jayme, with an open house baby shower on Monday, October 2, at 7:30pm at Unity. Both men and women are invited!
Computer Help Needed
The computer projection team is looking for one more person to help run the computer during worship once a month. If you are interested please contact Chad Ulferts.
Wednesday Night Men’s Group
Our next meeting will be November 1 at the Hoekstra’s. Any guy is welcome to join us. Our goal is to have the book, Wild at Heart, read by that meeting. If you need a copy, you may get one from the church office.
Become Debt Free with the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University
FPU is here again! Ben Taatjes, a local financial advisor, is leading the 13-week course which features the teaching of Dave Ramsey. The class begins Wednesday, October 4 and will be held at Unity. There is still time to join this class. Please contact Ben Taatjes, call the church office, or go online to www.unitycrc.org/fpu for more information. Childcare will be provided for those who request it.
Fun Fellowship Opportunity
The “God Is Closer Than You Think” small group will be hosting a fellowship opportunity for anyone to attend. We will be shooting clay pigeons at 4:00pm on Sunday, October 15 at Dave and Betty Ammerman’s farm site. Shooters should take their own firearms and ammunition. The pigeons will be provided. Please have all guns unloaded and cased. After shooting, we’ll have a bonfire, with hotdogs and chips for supper. There will also be volleyball and other games available for you to play. Come for all or part of the evening. It should be great fun. If you need directions please contact the Ammermans.
Adult Sunday School
Our biblical and scientific exploration of the universe began this morning. Our next class will be October 15. Starting the following week (October 22), we will be meeting every other week. You are welcome to join this very relevant study at any time.
Community Announcements
Pillow Cleaning Day
The Clara City Jaycees are sponsoring a pillow cleaning on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7am to noon at the City Hall in Clara City. Start your fall cleaning with light fluffy pillows. Anyone in the area who would like to have their feather pillows redone or purchase new ones is invited. Your pillows will be freed of all dust, have their feathers cleaned of all germ-producing bacteria, and be put into a colorful new ticking of your choice. Each pillow is individually cleaned and never mixed with other pillows. New pillows and comforters will be on display for sale.
Annual Friendship Retreat
The 7th Annual Friendship Retreat will be held Saturday, October 21. Our theme this year is "Keys of Kindness". The retreat will be held at Willmar Evangelical Free Church from 9:15- 2:00pm. We will need kitchen help, table helpers for the crafts, and people willing to make bars. If you could help in any way, please call Helene Dykstra or Clara DeRonde.
Friendship Class
Friendship Class meets this Monday, October 2 at 7:00pm at the Christian Reformed Church Willmar. We will be studying Unit 6, Lesson 1. Laura and Gretjen are in charge of lunch.
Celebrate Home for the Holidays
Celebrate all the holidays with the Table Setting & Quilt Display at First Covenant Church on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 am -1 pm. Tickets are $5 and are available at United Way, Cashwise, Cub Foods, Good News Book Store, First Covenant Church, or at the door. Uniquely and beautifully decorated tables, quilts, and other seasonal items will be on display. Holiday foods and beverages will be available for your tasting experience.
Thank You from GEMS
Thank you to all of you who have supported the Prinsburg GEMS with your generous giving to the Willmar Area Food Shelf and to our Papa Murphy’s Fundraiser. These were both a great encouragement to us. Thank you for blessing us so we can be a blessing to those around us. GEMS, Counselors, and Board.
Butter Braids
The First CRC Youth Group will be selling Butter Braids starting October 2, until October 14. There are order forms in the back of church. You may fill out your order form and return with payment to Unity CRC’s office(please make checks out to First CRC Youth Group). Feel free to share this opportunity with co-workers, family and friends so that they can enjoy Butter Braids for the holiday season, too! All orders must be in by October 14. Flavors: Cinnamon, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cherry, Apple, Cream Cheese, Raspberry, and Caramel Rolls (9 ct). The Butter Braids will arrive on November 2 and be delivered shortly thereafter. Thank you for your support of our Youth Group!
