September 11, 2005

10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Lead Worshiper: Chuck Leininger Family and Shannon Stoel
Scripture Reading: Romans 15:1-13 (Reader: Lody Johnson)
Message: “A Source of Encouragement and Unity: The Old Testament”
(Pastors Steve & Jeff)

5:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Prayer Worship Service Offering: Bible League

WORSHIP NOTES

Welcome to Unity Church! We are eager to see what God has for us this day as we celebrate the beginning of a new year of activities. The message this morning will focus on Paul’s statements about the value of the Old Testament for our lives today. We will also have the instillation of our new Elders, Wilson Brouwer & Jeff Poppema, and our new Deacon, Wendell Bonnema. Tonight we will have a special dedicated time of prayer for Unity Church, our community, and the world around us.

CRWRC - Hurricane Katrina: The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) hopes to raise $5 million in aid for victims of Hurricane Katrina, which unleashed billions of dollars of destruction on Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle last Monday. The ambitious goal will help CRWRC continue to deploy rapid response teams, participate in clean up and repairs and purchase building materials. Donate today by calling 1-800-55-CRWRC or online at www.crwrc.org. Or mark your donations "Hurricanes 2005" and mail to: CRWRC, 2850 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49560.

Bon Fire! There is going to be a Bon Fire at Hube and Marilyn’s Farm after the evening worship on Sunday, September 18. Bring your lawn chairs, roasting sticks and your appetites. More details to come.

UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS

Congratulations to Ben and Megan Taatjes in the birth of a beautiful baby girl, Lauren Grace, born Wednesday, September 7th. She was 8 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches long. There will be a baby shower for Lauren soon. Watch for details.

Thank you so much to everyone who came to help with Unity’s fall cleaning. You all did a wonderful job!
Lost and Found: Items found during the church clean-up are located on a table in the fellowship hall. Please claim your items! Unclaimed items will find a new home at the Bibles for Missions Thrift Store on September 19.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY

Youth Group: Kick-off on Wednesday, September 14th. Grades 7-12 7:00 pm at the Rock on 8th (1804 8th St. S.W.) in Willmar. If anyone needs a ride please call Jill.

Unity Golf Night: Come for a night of Golf at Hawk Creek Country Club in Raymond on Saturday, September 17th. Enjoy a night of golfing with your friends from Unity. The first tee time will be at 3 pm. After the golf ends around 6-6:30pm we will meet back at the church for barbeques. So please bring a dessert, salad or something that goes with barbeques. There is a sign up sheet for both golfing and the barbeque potluck on the back table. We need to know the number attending by Wednesday, September 14th to set up all the tee times. If you are not interested in golfing you may just come to the barbeque. You may also contact Natalie Vander Beek if interested or have any questions.

CMCS High School Annual Retreat: Parents and Friends of CMCS are again planning a high school retreat at Lake Geneva Christian Center, on September 23-26 and we need your help. Will you pray for the weekend, that God’s Spirit may move in the lives of those attending this retreat? We are also greatly in need of financial help, so that we can keep the cost affordable to the students. If you would be willing to help in this area, please send your donations to the CMCS high school, in Prinsburg, marked “Retreat Fund”. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Ladies in Jail need to hear God's Word: For the past ten months, a team of ladies from our church has been leading Bible studies on Tuesday evenings with the female inmates at the Kandiyohi County Jail. It is a fascinating ministry, and one which strengthens the faith of the Bible study leaders, even as it encourages the incarcerated ladies. We are looking for substitute leaders to come in on days when we are ill, out of town, or on maternity leave! We always lead in teams, so you will be there as moral support, not leading the Bible Study. If you are willing to help, contact the church office or Pastor Wendy.

Women of Faith Conference: Call your friends, family, & co-workers to make plans to attend the October 21-22 Women of Faith Conference in St. Paul. Tickets are $45.00/person. This event is always sold out. Contact Angela Zwart TODAY for tickets.

COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

HPC ~ Need For “Models” SOON Hope Pregnancy Center has a huge need for ultrasound “models” (women who volunteer to receive ultrasound for training purposes). To complete their training, our three nurses must perform a number of ultrasounds under the direction of a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in late September. WE NEED HELP, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE! If you are in the 1st or 2nd trimester, or know of someone who is, and are willing to volunteer, please give Hope Pregnancy Center a call at 235-7619. Fathers are welcome. This will be a very exciting time, and you will leave with a picture of your baby!

HEY MOMS!
Have kids ages birth through kindergarten? Join us at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)Childcare is provided. 1st Meeting, Wednesday, September 14th.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
9:00am – 11:30am
Where: Bunde Christian Reformed Church
5086 140th Ave. SE, Clara City
More Info: 320-847-3520 or (Becky at 320-967-4218)
2005/2006 Bunde MOPS Meeting Dates
September 14, 28; October 12, 26; November 9; December 14; January 11, 25; February 8, 22; March 8, 22; April 12, 26.

West Central Singers
The West Central Singers will begin rehearsals at Calvary on September 15th at 7pm. The group consists of twenty-eight adult singers, who presented four concerts last season. For further information on the group, please call Chet Sommers at 235-2384.

Bethany Christian Services Phon-a-thon 2005
On September 19th and 20th, Bethany Christian Services will conduct its upcoming 15th annual phon-a-thon. This is the third phon-a-thon done from the Willmar office. Any call you receive on these dates will be from a volunteer in Willmar. Your donations will be used to support the local Willmar office and help to further Bethany’s mission: “to manifest the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services.”

Disabilities Awarness Worship Service
The third annual area-wide Disabilities Awareness Worship Service is scheduled for Sunday, September 25, 6:30 PM at First CRC of Prinsburg. The guest speaker will be Rev. William Van Dyken, who is the Chaplain at Hope Haven in Rock Valley, Iowa.

Ladies’ Aid Fundraiser Roast Beef Supper
Come and enjoy a wonderful Roast Beef supper! Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at the Raymond Christian Reformed Church Fellowship Hall. Serving is from 5:00pm till 8:00pm. The menu for the evening will be roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, coleslaw, home–grown corn, rolls, milk, coffee and a variety of desserts. There will be a free-will offering. Everyone is welcome.

From Sea To Shining Sea,
A new digital-video production by Don and Fran Van Polen, will be presented at the CMCS high school gym Monday, September 26 at 7:00pm. Watch as Don and Fran capture rare scenes from across our country, along with inspiring narrative about its wonders and natural resources. The cost for the evening is $5.00 per person, or $12.00 per family. All proceeds will go to support the CMCS yearbook. Please come out to enjoy this amazing film about our country!