MORNING WORSHIP
Lead Worshipper(s):
Unity Ladies Trio
Special Guest Speaker
Unity's Missionary to
Ruth Veltkamp
Offering:
Unity Ministries
Prayer Ministry:
(available at the end of worship)
Welcome to Unity!
We are delighted that you are here today to worship with us. We pray that you will experience God's loving grace during our time together, and his continued grace in each of your lives this week.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Ruth Veltkamp. Ruth will be sharing her testimony and the Word during our morning worship celebration today.
Come join your voices in song and prayer for our 3rd Sunday evening Hymn Sing service, TONIGHT at 6:00pm. Phil and Pastor Steve will be at the organ & piano, with Gar leading the singing. We will also have a prayer/share/testimony time in the service. Invite your fellow members, neighbors, and friends to come together to worship the Lord!
Next Sunday we will celebrate the promises of God through baptism to Xylon, infant son of James & Maria.
Pastor Steve and Deacon Ben Taatjes are delegates to the meetings of Classis Lake Superior in
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today (3rd Sunday):
6:00pm: Evening Worship
Wednesday:
6:30pm: Prinsburg Cadets at First CRC
7:00pm: 7th - 12th SRYG at Unity CRC
~ Rick & Mick Concert
7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry
Next Sunday (4th Sunday):
10:00am: Worship
Mark Your Calendars!
Unity's Newsletter
The Unity update is coming out in the month of October. Do you have any news you would like to share with your Unity family members? We would love for you to submit recipes, births, weddings, or anything else you are interested in. Please submit your information to the office by September 30th.
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Teen Challenge Luncheon
Seth Evans, with Minnesota Teen Challenge, will be guest speaker at a luncheon this week Wednesday, September 23, at 11:45am at Unity CRC. His powerful testimony of personal life change will impact your heart and soul. He writes: " I was a drug addict for 17 years... 5 ½ years in prison... God found me in jail and I was radically saved...I know where I deserve to be, but God has covered me by His grace..." His heart and passion is for sharing the gospel, especially to youth and those imprisoned. Everyone is invited! The luncheon is just $5.00 suggested donation. RSVP by noon TOMORROW! Call Unity's office: 320-978-4300 or register online at: unitycrc@yahoo.org.
Unity Family Cares & Concerns
*** Shirley remains a patient at the Hospital. She has seen some improvement this week. Continue to remember her, Wendell, and their family in your prayers.
*** Hub will be re-submitting to surgery on September 28 due to continued problems. Pray for healing, strength, and peace for this process.
Thank You
Thank you for your many kind expressions of sympathy following the death of Beth's dad, Adrian. We are so thankful his pain is gone, and he's Home where he longed to be. Gar & Beth
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. at 320-905-2770 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!
*** 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.
Community Announcements
"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
Ladies' Aid Fundraiser
The Raymond Christian Reformed Ladies' Aid is having a roast beef supper on Wednesday, September 30. The menu is: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Home-grown Corn, Cole Slaw, Relishes, Bread and Dessert. Serving will be 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a Free-Will donation. Takeouts are available as well as Greeting Cards and a Silent Auction. Everyone is Welcome!
APPLICATIONS FOR HABITAT HOMES NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Are you looking for an opportunity to buy a simple, decent, affordable home? Are there problems with your current housing? If you fall within low-income guidelines and have a stable income and are willing to help build your home, call Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota is currently accepting applications for homes in
Applicants are selected to purchase a home with a no interest, no profit mortgage using three criteria: the ability to pay based on income and credit; the level of need as determined by current living conditions; and the willingness to partner with HFHWCM. In accordance with Equal Housing Opportunity policy Habitat for Humanity of West Central MN does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, familial status, marital status, or receipt of public assistance.
For more information or to receive an application or a pre-application form, interested persons may stop by the office at 4078 Hwy 71 NW,
Renville United
Will be having their annual Ham Dinner on Sunday, September 27, from 11:00 to 1:00. Faster take outs are available. Please go to the back door for your tickets. Sorry the church is Not handicapped accessible. Adults $9, 5-12 $4, under 5 are free. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT juicy ham (along with our famous horseradish sauce and raisin sauce), real mashed potatoes and ham gravy, green beans, dinner rolls, cranberry-jell-o salad, and your choice of a dessert
HOPE
PREGNANCY CENTER A Ministry Of Encouragement
Celebration Of Life Banquet
Thank you
"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you" Phil. 1:3.
How God has blessed our ministry through the generosity of the wonderful friends like you! By being a part of our "Bottles For Life" campaign, you have helped us reach an unbelievable goal--one which we could not have even imagined. In less then one month, friends like you opened your hearts and your pocketbooks and generously gave us over $535.00! Thank you for your donation to our center and for the part you have played in helping women in crisis in our community. Precious lives will be saved because of your generosity, and my prayer for you is that God will richly bless you for helping make our ministry happen. Together for life, Sara Hankel, Director of Hope Pregnancy Center
