October 26, 2008

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, October 26

9:00 Sunday School for students in grades 3 - 12.

10:00am:  Morning Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK and K-gr.2

6:30pm: Combined Reformation Service at Bethany Reformed Church, Clara City

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

7:00pm: Friendship Class at Willmar CRC

Wednesday:

6:30pm: CADETS at First CRC

7:00pm: SRYG at the Rock on 8th for grades 7 -12

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

9:00pm: Worship Team Practice

Sunday, November 2

9:00 Sunday School for students in grades 3 - 12.

10:00am:  Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK and K-gr.2

Mark Your Calendar!

Sunday, November 9 - Congregational Meeting after Worship

Sunday, November 16 - Prayer & Praise Night at 6:30pm

Saturday, November 15 - Game Night

Wednesday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve Service   (Time to be announced.)

Unity Church Announcements

Prayer Ministry

At the conclusion of our worship time each week people will be available to pray with you about any item of concern to you.

Thank You

Following worship today we will be serving cake in honor of our Pastors to say Thank you for all that they do!

Welcome the CTI 14:22 team

We welcome the CTI 14:22 team to help lead us in worship next week, November 2.  CTI Music Ministries shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the gifts of music, drama, and personal testimonies.  They will also share with us about their recent ministry in the Philippines.

Congregational Town Hall Meeting

Following worship on Sunday, November 9th the Council will be hosting a town hall meeting to update the congregation on various issues, including initial ideas about restructuring the Council, new policies being established by the Council, an update on the building project, and discussion about the position to replace Pastor Jeff.

Prayer & Praise Night

Our next Sunday evening time of prayer and praise will be Sunday, November 16 at 6:30pm.

Announcements

Community Announcements are available in the information rack located on the wall in the fellowship hall.

Announcements are also available on our website at www.unitycrc.org

Prayer Corner and Ministry Information is online at members.unitycrc.org

Schedules will no longer be in the bulletin. There will be a new schedule in your mailboxes on the last Sunday of each month, along with a monthly birthday and   anniversary calendar.

Council Minutes Binder

Please note that there is now a Council Minutes binder in the back of church.  While the most recent minutes will be in the media rack located in the narthex, past minutes, beginning July 2008, as well as public attachments will be contained in this binder for public viewing.  If you would like a copy of something in the binder, please ask your elder for assistance.

Prayer Needs

Virgil Gerdes returned home this past Friday after a brief stay at Bethesda Heritage.

Heather Pluimer had successful outpatient surgery on her elbow this past week and is recuperating at home.

Elva Post will have back surgery on October 30th in Alexandria. Please keep her in your prayers as she prepares for this major surgery.

Gretchen Ehret is a patient at Fairview University Hospital with a 

respiratory infection. Further testing will be done Monday to see she can come home. 

Missionary Christmas Cards

Due TODAY!

Please place your Christmas cards for our missionaries in the gift boxes in the Fellowship Hall TODAY! Thank-you, the Missions Team.

REMINDER!

Daylight savings is this Saturday. Do not forget to turn your clocks back one hour!

Game Night!

Reserve Saturday, November 15th for a fun night of DICE! Sign up sheets are in your mail slots today! If you have any questions please contact Dawn Poppema or Marge Breems.

SRYG Schedule!

Wednesday, October 29th 7-12th grades at Rock 7-9p.m.

Topic: Trigger Video--Perry Breems--(9-12th)

Topic: Kirk Vander Pol speaking (7-8)

Friday night, October 31st  BOWLING & OPEN ROCK NIGHT

Meet at the Rock at 6:45 sharp, or Kandi Bowl at 7p.m.

(Costumes Welcome, but optional)

Bowling will cost you $3/game and shoe rental will be FREE (Tell them you are with Solid Rock Youth when you come in and get shoes).

Wrap up bowling at 8:30-9p.m. and head back to the Rock. 9p.m. through-your curfew or 11:30 p.m. (whichever comes sooner) hang out at the Rock (Possible games / movie / or just a place to hang out with food provided by youth group) Open to grades 7-12th. Hope to see you there.

Solid Rock Snack Schedule

We are in need of some volunteers to fill up our snack schedule. Would you be willing to bring a snack, provide the drink or both? There are lots of open spots to fill. If you need some idea's, there are some great ones on the top of the sign up sheet. Please sign up today. Sign up sheets are hanging on the information bulletin board in the back of church.

Interested in Apples?

The youth group has access to an unmaintained apple orchard. If you would like some apples please contact a youth group leader.

Community Announcements

CMCS Honors Veterans

CMCS would like to invite you to attend an assembly to honor our veterans on November 10 at 1:00 in the high school gymnasium. 

Volunteers Wanted!

The New-2-You Thrift store would really appreciate it if each area church would find volunteers for one Saturday a month to help pick up donated large items (furniture) and deliver them to the store. If you would be willing to be on a volunteer list please call the church office and let April know.

Area Wide Combined Reformation Service

Willmar Christian Reformed Church would like to invite you to celebrate the history and heritage of the Reformed faith traditions TONIGHT, 6:30pm at Bethany Reformed Church (222 North Main St, Clara City).  We hope you can attend and participate.

CMCS Service Project

The CMCS Leaf-raking and window washing project date is set for Monday, October 27.  Please contact the high school to get on the list!

Exciting Banquet Opportunity

Community Christian School in Willmar will be hosting their Annual Dessert Banquet on Thursday,   November 13th at 7:00pm at the E-Free Church in Willmar. The speaker this year is Rick Larson, a professor of Law at the University of Texas. He became fascinated with astronomy a number of years back and some of the discoveries he has turned up in his quest are nothing but 'mind boggling'.  He has made some amazing discoveries of the Star of Bethlehem. Contact Tracy Borstad at for ticket information if you are interested in attending this banquet. 

Emden's Second Annual "Dinner & A Show"

Wednesday, November 5. Dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 with the show to follow. Proceeds from this event will benefit the building fund. Featured entertainers will be the "Chord Ayres" men's ensemble from Southwestern Minnesota. A variety of musical numbers will be performed including patriotic, sacred, as well as secular  selections. A featured group will include a quartet named "Four on The Floor". Plan on attending this evening of fun, food, and fellowship. It will prove to be a great time!

Helping Hands Return to Mississippi!

Duane Bonnema is organizing a group of adult volunteers from area churches to lend a helping hand in Mississippi this fall.  This group will be leaving early on     Saturday, November 15, and returning in the evening on Saturday, November 22, 2008.  While there, we plan to pour cement footings and a foundation for the Mount Buria Missionary Baptist Church's new building.  Their current church building is very old and is falling apart.  They have enough money to purchase the materials, and we are planning to come alongside these fellow believers to help them pour their floor.  We are welcoming additional volunteers at this time.  Please pray for us as we prepare to return to Mississippi.  If you have any questions or can help in any way, please contact Duane Bonnema: or Andy Ypma.

Veterans Memorial

The Veterans Memorial committee has CD's, DVD's and dedication booklets available from the dedication program on July 4th. The CD's & DVD's are $3.00 each and the booklet is free. If you are interested in one contact a committee member.

Musical Praise Time

A time of musical praise will coincide with the evening service at the Emden Christian Reformed Church in Renville on Sunday, November 9. The service will begin at 6:00, and will include several musical numbers from a men's trio consisting of Randy Groen, Gar Jasper, and Paul Knapper, with Pam Knapper the accompanist. Also performing will be Daniel Knapper on the piano as well as violin.

Thank You

Thanks to all who helped out with the Friendship Retreat this past Saturday. Those helping were as blessed as the Registrants! The bars were appreciated, the kitchen and all who spent the day with us, we thank-you. Friendship Board.

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OFFERED

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Course on the following days: 8 Hour Class-Monday and Tuesday, November 17 and 18. 5:00-9:00 Renville School Room S-2, Paul Knapper-Instructor

The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; however, pre-registration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches 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 and the eight hour course is $20.00. For more information or to register call TOLL FREE 1-(888)-234-1294) (be sure to include the 1 before the 888 when publishing this number).  Students can also register by calling the Renville Community Education Office at 320-329-8362.

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.