October 8, 2006

Morning Worship

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:25-32, 44-49 (Reader: Bev Marcus)
Message Series: Just a Closer Walk with Jesus
Message: “Open Minds and Burning Hearts: Understanding the Scriptures” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Bryan DeGroot

Welcome to Unity!

Thank you for gathering with us today to worship our risen Lord and King, Jesus Christ. May you be transformed today by his grace and truth.

Celebration of Communion
This morning we will again be joining together to proclaim the Lord’s death by taking the Lord’s Supper. You are invited to come forward to take the elements today. No matter what your background, if you are a follower of Jesus Christ, we welcome you to come to the table in faith, looking to Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins and the strengthening of your spirit.

Guest Preaching
Pastor Jeff will be preaching tonight at Raymond Christian Reformed Church. Pray for the Spirit’s blessing to the church as he proclaims the Word and ministers among them.

Fellowship Care Groups Update
Check your mailboxes today for the new Family Fellowship Care Groups.

The Weekly Calendar

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

Today (2nd 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.

Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

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

Wednesday:
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Youth Group Grades 9-12
7:00pm: Dave Ramsey Class

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

Mark Your Calendar

Youth Group Senior High Lock-In

Friday and Saturday, October 20-21

Reformation Day Worship

Sunday, October 29 at Bethany Reformed Church

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Sunday, November 5 - a night filled with food, fellowship and fun for all ages!

Unity Church Ministry Opportunities

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).

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.

Building Project Comments
The Building Expansion Team would like to hear more of your comments about the latest plan. If you would like another copy of the plan, you can pick one up at the office or print one off our website at www.unitycrc.org/building. You may also post your comments there or send an email to the team.

Adult Sunday School
Our biblical and scientific exploration will continue on 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.

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.

Worship Grant Project
If you are involved with the worship grant project and were not at the last meeting to join a focus group, please talk to Pastor Jeff or any member of the Worship Grant team to find out what you need to do next. The contact person of each group will be organizing the first meeting for their group.

Important Ministry Opportunity
There are only 12 slots open for you to do ministry by playing for two hours! If you like to play with kids and have one Wednesday night free, we would like to give you the opportunity to help transform people’s lives by watching their children while they participate in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace class. This opportunity is limited to the first 12 that sign-up, so sign up today on the sheet by the serving window.

Community Announcements

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 9:15am to 2:00pm. We will need kitchen help and table helpers for crafts that day, and people to make bars before then. If you can help in any way, please call Gretjen Wubben or Clara DeRonde.

Butter Braids
The First CRC Youth Group will be selling Butter Braids until October 14. There are order forms at Unity in the back of the sanctuary. You may fill out your order form and return it 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 soon after. Thank you for your support of the First CRC Youth Group!

Celebrate Home for the Holidays
Celebrate all the holidays with the Table Setting & Quilt Display at First Covenant Church on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9am -1pm. Tickets are $5 and are available at CashWise, United Way, 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.

Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday, October 12 for a potluck noon meal at 11:30 at the Community Room. We will be entertained by Dan Knapper with a musical program of piano and violin. After the entertainment, we will play games and cards.
Please take:
A - L salads
M - P Desserts
R - Z Casseroles