10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
Lead Worshipers: Gar Jasper, Paul Knapper, Randy Groen, Pam Knapper, Shannon StoelScripture Reading: OT Lesson: Genesis 1:26-2:3
NT Lesson: John 1:1-4 (Reader: Delroy Ledeboer)
Message: OTC Lesson #1: “God’s Greatest Dream” (Pastor Steve)
Giving of our Firstfruits: Unity Ministries
5:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP CELEBRATION
Offering: MOPSScripture Reading: Genesis 1-2
OTC Lesson #1 Discussion: Q&A: “The Dream Unpacked”
(Hosted by Pastors Steve, Jeff, and Wendy)
WORSHIP NOTES
Welcome! It is our prayer that together we seek the face of God with our whole hearts and discover anew today how great is our God! May you be filled with wonder and amazement in light of God’s power and grace to us in Jesus Christ!This morning the Old Testament Challenge (OTC) begins! Our focus this morning is the opening two chapters of Genesis. We often will spend time discovering our place in this world and why we were created. But have you ever spent the time contemplating why GOD took the time in the first place to create?! After all, if all fullness of God is all that is needed, why did God create? What moved His heart? What stirred in His fullness to create and to risk? Discover anew today the greatest dream ever imagined in all the universe and why it includes you and me!!
Tonight we will explore more in depth this greatest dream. If God knows the future and knew what man would do eventually, why did He bother to create in the first place? Why not spare Himself the potential misery and just exist in His fullness and that’s it? Was the greatest dream a setup for the greatest failure or the greatest expression of love? What does this all tell us about God’s view of community? These questions and more (including the one’s you bring) will be a part of tonight’s discussion.
Bon Fire! There is going to be a Bon Fire at Hub and Marilyn’s Farm after the evening worship on TONIGHT! Bring your lawn chairs, roasting sticks and your appetites.
Disabilities Awarness Worship Service: You are invited to the 3rd annual Disability Awareness Worship Service next Sunday evening, September 25, at First CRC of Prinsburg. The service will begin at 6:30 PM. Rev. William Van Dyken, Chaplain at Hope Haven in Rock Valley, IA will be the speaker. A local male quartet will bring a ministry of music. The offering will be for Friendship Ministry. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service.
UNITY FAMILY CARES AND CONCERNS
Congratulations to Nick & Keri (Wharton) Ninneman who were married in our church yesterday, with Pastor Steve officiating! May God grant blessing and many years of joy to you as husband and wife.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT UNITY
Youth Group: Grades 9 - 12 at the Rock on 8th in Willmar, 7:00pm.
Dave Ramsey: There is still room to join up with the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace class this coming Wednesday at 7:00pm. We will bring you up to speed on the material covered so far, with Lesson 2 this coming week. Over 65 households have already taken the course and saved thousands of dollars. You could be next. Join us this week. Call the church office for more information.
Dave Ramsey Childcare: We are in need of at least one person each week to help watch children while their parents are in class. Please call the church office to sign up today.
CMCS High School Annual Retreat: Please pray for the upcoming High School retreat of Central Minnesota Christian in Alexandria this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Intercede for God’s Spirit to fill each young man and woman with His power and grace as they seek His face with all their hearts!
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.
Classis Lake Superior (the 28+ Christian Reformed congregations of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Manitoba, western Ontario) will be meeting in Alexandria, Minnesota, on Monday and Tuesday. Delegates from our church are: Pastor Jeff and Elder Wally Marcus. Pastor Steve is the Stated Clerk for the Classis and will also be attending. Please pray for the numerous deliberations that will build up and enhance the witness of Jesus Christ throughout this region through the CRC.
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 THIS WEEK! 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!
Friendship Class
Friendship Class Monday, the 19th. 7:00 pm at the Willmar CRC. You will receive your material at this meeting. We will have a welcome party for our students.
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.”
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!
Senior Citizens
There will be a gathering of the Senior Citizens on Friday, September 30th at 11:30am at the community center. We will have a potluck dinner and later play games and cards. Please take the following,
A - G take salads H - M take desserts and N - Z take casseroles.
Childcare Substitute position
Unity Childcare is in need of some substitute providers. We need someone who loves to work with children and would like some thing to do just a couple of hours a week. We need someone who is child CPR certified. If you are not certified but are willing to go through the training to get certified please contact Unity Childcare at 320-978-9138 to set up an interview.
Daycare Openings
Are you in need of childcare? Are you looking for a loving, Christian environment for your children? Unity Childcare has openings for children of all ages, 6 weeks old to school age. If you would like more information or would like to sign your child(ren) up contact the Unity Childcare at 320-978-9138 talk with Jenny or Mary.
Unity Childcare Fall Fundraiser
For Unity Childcare’s fall fundraiser we will be doing a concession stand at the CMCS soccer tournament Saturday, October 1st. If you are interested in donating some cookies or bars for us to sell please bring them to church by Friday, September 30th. We are also looking for some volunteer help with running the concession stand that day. If you are interested in volunteering please contact April Swierenga (320-978-4300 during the day or 320-978-8014 after 4pm)
Obesity - The Disease of Epidemic Proportions
Many parents are rightly concerned about their child's weight and how it affects them. Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood. The Parents Club of Central Minnesota Christian School (CMCS) extends an invitation to the entire community to learn more about the epidemic of childhood and adolescent obesity and what we can do as families, school, and community in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors. Come, learn, and get your questions answered from an expert, Dr. Bateman, pediatrician specializing in childhood and adolescent obesity, on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 P.M., in the CMCS high school music room.
