September 13, 2009

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Today (2nd Sunday):

10:00am: Morning Worship

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning

7:00pm: Friendship Class, Willmar CRC

Tuesday:

9:30am: Ladies Bible Study (Connie D Home)

Wednesday:

7:00pm: 9th- 12th SRYG at the Rock on 8th

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):

10:00am: Worship

6:00pm: 3rd Sunday of the Month

           Service

Mark Your Calendars!

Solid Rock Youth Group, 9-12th grade only : On Wednesday, September 16th Ruth will be speaking.  Ruth has been a missionary for 41 years and is currently working in Nigeria (Unity CRC is one of her supporting churches).  She is well versed in Muslim culture and will be coming to share a bit about her life story.  Here's what she wrote me, "After 41 years of being a missionary, I think I would like to share with the young people what an adventure with God missions can be."  I think it's pretty cool how she choose to use the word "adventure" when just last week each youth was invited to "join the adventure of living for God."  I'd say God has been doing some behind the scenes planning as to our lessons!

Ladies Bible Study: Ladies we will have coffee & fellowship a the home of Connie on Tuesday, September 15th, 9:30am. We will introduce the study material for the fall bible study. Everyone is welcome.

Unity Family Cares & Concerns

*** Lauren was admitted to the Hospital last Sunday evening. She has recovered remarkably well this week. She was discharged on Wednesday evening and is with her family this weekend.  Praise God for His healing mercies!

*** Remember Shirley, as she was transferred from the nursing home to the Hospital on Thursday.  She is in the ICU.  There was some improvement in her condition by Friday morning.  You can keep up to date through her Caring Bridge Website: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/shirleybonnema

*** Hub had outpatient surgery on Tuesday.  No infection was found.

Solid Rock Youth Group Fundraiser: The Youth Group is looking to help you out on Saturday, September 26 and October 3. The young men (along with some of their dads) are anxiously waiting to pull on their waders and hit the water to take out docks and lifts. A schedule is being made and we would love to include you.  Please contact Kirk V.P. and let him know which date works best for you. The funds raised are used in a # of ways to support the Junior and Senior High students as they attend retreats, go on mission trips, purchase supplies for volunteer work, and it helps with expenses for various events. Thanks for your support.

*** If you still have any of the Celebration Choir Music, Please  return it to Shirley Marcus!

GEMS: The Prinsburg GEMS Club will have their fall kickoff meeting on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the First CRC Fellowship Hall.  All girls entering grades 2-8 are welcome.

*** The Prinsburg GEMS Club will be selling Papa Murphy's pizzas and cookie and soup mixes for the next few weeks for their annual fundraiser.  The Papa Murphy pizza wagon will be in Prinsburg on Friday, October 9th to pick up your pizzas.  The cookie and soup mixes will be delivered to you when they arrive.  Please see handouts in your church mailboxes for more information.  All orders must be turned in by Sunday October 4. 

Cadets : The Prinsburg Cadet Club will have their kick-off on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30-8:30PM at the Fellowship Hall in Prinsburg. All boys in grade 2-8 are invited to join us. Call Byron with any questions. Thank you.

The Way of The Master: Are you desiring to learn a way to reach out to your neighbor, co-worker, or family member with the good news of Jesus Christ? "The Way of the Master", a training course in evangelism written by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron, will be offered once a month on Sunday mornings before church, starting in October.  Our teacher and facilitator will be Mitch Marcus, former member of Unity now living in St. Peter. He has been licensed and trained to teach this course and is excited to be driving here once a month to teach.  He will be here to introduce the course and the challenge to study the ways of in reaching others for Jesus Christ during our morning worship service next Sunday. Sign up sheets for ordering materials will be available after the service next week.

A week of Fun activites!: The dynamic ministry of Rick and Mick is coming to West Central Minnesota for one week and one week only!  The Vigneulle twin brothers have been spreading the gospel all over the world through music, humor, and the message of hope in Christ.  You are invited to be a part of the excitement of this ministry in several different locations, which include:

Lunch & Laughs: : Sunday September 20 at 11:30am at the Willmar CRC - free picnic lunch and program

Gospel Service: Sunday, September 20 at 6:30pm at the Bunde CRC - food and fellowship following the service.

Area-Wide Youth Event,: Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00pm at Unity CRC Prinsburg - All youth and young-at-heart invited!

Spiritual Emphasis Week at Central Mn. Christian High: Monday-Friday, September 21-25 - two sessions daily - for CMCS students

For more information on their ministry, log on to: www.rickandmick.com.

CMCS Retreat: It's RETREAT week for the students of Central MN. Christian.  The High School students will be spending next weekend in Paynesville, worshipping and building relationships with one another at this year's spiritual retreat.  Contributions of baked goods/treats for the retreat along with any financial contributions to offset costs can be dropped off at the school this week.  Thank you for your support of this ministry in our community!

Community Announcements

Calvin College Information Reception: High School Juniors and Seniors - are you looking at colleges and curious about Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI?  Please join us on Thursday, October 1st from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Unity CRC in Prinsburg for an informational evening including pizza and refreshments.  Dale Kuiper, the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Calvin, will be available that evening to answer any questions you might have.  Please RSVP to Mary BY SEPTEMBER 29th if you and your parents would like to attend.  Hope to see you then!

"Emmanuel, Celebrating Heaven's Child": Choir at First Reformed Church-Willmar will begin practice  for the Christmas Contata to be given on Sunday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.  Practice will be on Thursday evenings beginning on  September 17 at 7:00.  They will be performing "Emmanuel, Celebrating Heaven's Child".  They would love for you all to join them. If you have any questions, please call Becky.

Habitat for Humanity: Hats off to all the Habitat for Humanity supporters!! Thank you to the amazing volunteers that helped organize and operate the Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale Fundraiser, the wonderful donors that provided items for our sale, and of course the shoppers who made it all possible.  A special thank you to Bernick's Pepsi, Hennen's Furniture, and the skilled ladies that donated the baked goods.  The fundraiser was a HUGE success and will hopefully become an annual event!!