September 14, 2008

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, September 14

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-grade 2

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

7:00pm: Friendship Bible Class at Willmar CRC

Wednesday:

6:30pm Solid Rock Youth 7-12th at Rock on 8th

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

9:00pm: Worship Team Practice

Sunday, September 21

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-grade 2

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.

Teacher Commissioning

This morning the kids returned to their classes for another year of Sunday School.  We give thanks to God for those who are using their gifts to teach and train our children.  As part of our time of gathered worship today we recognize and commission our teachers.  We pray for God's blessing on their leadership and on the spiritual growth of our children.

The worship planning team is looking for input for the Christmas Eve service and we are not planning a Christmas program.

** Please remember to keep all food and drink in the fellowship hall and not in the classrooms. Thank you

Remember in Prayer:

Our love and Sympathy to Justin & Heather Nett and  extended family in the loss of Heather's grandma, Jennie Zylstra this past week.

Irene Bonnema is currently at Rice care center for therapy before she returns home.

Please remember the following people who are recovering or who have particular needs at this time Bud Bonnema, Lois Cook, Elva Post, Josiah Leininger, Dave Ammermann, Tony Negen, Virgil Gerdes, Heather Ruplinger & Andi Rime's Grandma, and  Jordan Zondervan

Baby Congratulations

Congratulations to Gar & Beth Jasper in the birth of their new granddaughter, Jenna Grace Jasper born Thursday, September 4th. Proud parents are Evan & Mandy from Carol Stream, IL. Jenna was born 8lbs 1 1/2 oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

Congratulations also to Den & Sheri Pluimer in the birth of their new grandson, Ethan John Pluimer born Thursday, September 4th. Proud parents are Mark & Laurie from Appleton, WI. Ethan was born 7lbs 11 1/2oz and 20 1/2 inches long.

Thank you

Thank you to everyone for all your prayers, visits, food and good wishes following my surgery.  Lois Cook

SRYG Schedule!

September 17th - Youth Group at the Rock for 7-12 grades from 7 to 9p.m.

September 24th - 9-12th grades at the Rock 7-9p.m.

Topic: Guest Speaker Pablo Gamez

Saturday, September 27th - 7-12th grades (partial day event)

Event: Fill food bags for Kids Against Hunger with other youth groups in Clara City--shifts are from 10a.m. till Noon and Noon till 2p.m.

Community Announcements

GEMS Fundraiser 

The GEMS will be selling Papa Murphy's pizzas for their fall fundraiser. Please

watch for the  order forms to be in the church mailboxes in the next few weeks. Orders must be turned in by September 24 to Laurie Duininck, Sherri Breems, or a GEMS counselor. Plan ahead for some quick and easy meals and enjoy some delicious Papa Murphy's Pizza!

Senior Citizens

The Senior citizens will be meeting on Thursday, September 25, 11:30am at the Community Center. We will be having a potluck, please encourage your friends to join us as Pastor Wayne & Donna Kopitzke will entertain us with songs, drama and sing-a-longs. Later you can play games & cards.

          A - J ~ bring a casserole

          K - S ~ bring a salad

          T - Z ~ bring a dessert

Friendship Bible Class  

Begins TONIGHT, 7:00pm at the Willmar CRC. We will have a welcome night for students and new Mentors. You will receive your materials and schedule. We still have a need for more Mentors so please feel welcome to visit us on Monday night.

CMCS High School Retreat

Parents and friends of CMCS are again planning a high school retreat at Camp Koronis, on September 19-21 and we could use your help.  Will you pray for the weekend?  Pray 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.  Mark your check "Retreat Fund".  Your support is greatly appreciated.

"Sea to Sea in a Model T"

Don and Fran Van Polen journeyed from Puget Sound in WA to the Eastern-most town and lighthouse in America in a 1926 Model T Roadster to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Henry Ford's Old Car.  Everyone is invited to enjoy the remarkable stories and beautiful scenery on Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 PM at the CMCS high school gym. Admission is $5.00/person, $20.00 max per family. The event will be hosted by CMCS Junior class.

West Central Christian Singles

We are planning a trip to Redwood Falls on September 21st for a scavenger hunt in the park with a dinner following at a local supper club. We will again use Harry's Corner (junction Hwy 71 and 7) for a meeting point and carpool at 2:00pm. More details to come!

YATEC

Need a little encouragement?  Escape from life...for a weekend. Minnesota's 3rd YATEC (Young Adults Together Encounter Christ) will be held October 17-19 at the First Baptist Church in Willmar.  It is a great opportunity to take in the unconditional love of God and experience true Christian community. Ages post high to mid-life crisis are invited!  Applications and brochures are found in the back. For more information check out  www.yatecmn.org or call 320-905-0345.

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!

Upcoming Messages

September 21 - "The Gospel and Authority" Pastor Jeff

September 28 - "The Gospel and Life" Pastor Steve

October 5 - "The Gospel and Sex" Pastor Steve