September 23, 2007

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Scripture Reading: John 10: 1-19, 24-30
Message: “Following the Voice of the Good Shepherd ” (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Unity Ministries
Lead Worshiper: Jason Ver Steeg

Welcome to Unity Church!

We come to this place together to worship God. As the psalmist says we kneel before the Lord our Maker, as his people, as his flock, as the sheep of his pasture. May we follow the voice of the Shepherd who gives us peace, security, and life.

The Weekly Calendar

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Today (4th Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and k-1 will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church.

Tuesday:
3:30pm: Teen “Kick-it” Class
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

Wednesday:
6:30pm: GEMS at First CRC
Lunch ~ Jacki S & Kristen S
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Youth Group, Grades 9-12
at the Rock on 8th
9:00: Worship Team Practice

Thursday:
7:00pm: Gospel Class

Next Sunday (5th Sunday):
8:45am: Gospel Class
9:00am: Sunday School, grades 2-12
10:00am: Worship
~Offering: Love Fund

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, October 7

Area Wide Disability Awareness 25th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, November 11

CRC “Rededicating” 150th Anniversary Combined Worship
at Willmar Evangelical Free Church

UNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Members Welcome

This morning we are welcoming as Darrel and Carol Frikke and Scott and Taryn Buteyn as members of our church. We thank God for their presence and service among us.

Love Fund Offering

Next Sunday is the fifth Sunday of the month, which means that our offering will be for the Love Fund. All undesignated checks and cash will go to help support those in our church and community who are in great financial need.

Christmas Program Director

The Worship Planning Team is looking for someone to direct this year’s Christmas Program. We are not planning on a major production this year, but would like to have a meaningful time celebrating together. If you are interested please talk to Tom Bruin or one of the pastors.

GEMS Food Shelf Collection

On Wednesday, September 26, the GEMS will be going door to door in town collecting for the Willmar Area Food Shelf. We request no perishable or home canned items. Cash donations are also welcome. If you won't be home or don't live in town and would like to donate, please bring your items to the Fellowship Hall at First CRC on Wednesday afternoon.

GEMS Fundraiser

The Prinsburg GEMS club is selling Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake pizzas. The Papa Murphy’s pizza wagon will be in Prinsburg at First CRC on September 28, 2007 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. They are collecting orders ahead of time and then you will be able to pick up your pizzas with out any hassle. All pizzas come in the family size. Order forms are found in your mailboxes here at church. If you did not get one there are extra’s on the information table. All orders must be prepaid. Please make checks out to: Prinsburg GEMS club. All your orders need to be turned in to Joyce Marcus or Pat Groen by TODAY! You can put your order form in their box. If you are unable to pick up your order at the designated time on September 28 contact Rae Jean Bulthuis or Melanie Post to make other arrangements.

CADETS

The Prinsburg Cadet Club will have their kick-off on Wednesday, October 3 at 6:30 PM at the Fellowship Hall in Prinsburg. All boys in grades 2-8 are invited to join us. We will be playing outdoor games, weather permitting. You do not need to wear your uniforms but if you need a different size shirt, please bring your old one along. Call Byron Tebben with any questions. Thank you!

OCTOBER 7 AREA COMBINED DISABILITY AWARENESS SERVICE

The Area Christian Reformed and Reformed Churches are inviting all to an evening of Encouragement, Praise and Worship at First Prinsburg Christian Reformed Church, October 7 at 6:30 pm. Rev. Mark Stephenson will be our guest speaker. He will encourage us who live with a disability and challenge the church body on how to respond to those with special needs. Disability Concerns is celebrating their 25th anniversary. It is a synodically established office responsible for raising consciousness in the churches of the needs and gifts of people with disabilities, and for seeking the full participation of people with disabilities in the life of the churches. The offering will go to this ministry. We welcome all to this service; fellowship and coffee will be served afterwards.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction Benefit for Ryan Depew

You are invited to a Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction Benefit for Ryan Depew. This benefit will assist Ryan with expenses related to his recovery from a swimming pool accident that damaged his spinal cord and vertebrae. Come Thursday, September 27th from 4:30pm—8:00pm at KMS High School in Kerkhoven. The Menu will be spaghetti, Caesar salad, breadstick, bar, coffee, milk or water. Everyone is welcome.

Speak Out for Life!

High school juniors and seniors: Enter the MCCL Oratory Contest and win cash! Students write and present an original 5-7 minute pro-life speech on abortion, euthanasia, infanticide or stem cell research. The winner receives $50.00 and advances to the MCCL State Oratory Contest held in April in St. Paul. The state winner receives an expense paid trip for two to compete in the National Right to Life Oratory Contest, to be held July 5, 2008 in Washington, D.C. The local contest will be held at 6:00pm on October 9 in Willmar. For details, contact Jackie Cain. Registration deadline is September 25.

Celebration of Life Concert

Hope Pregnancy Center is sponsoring a Mark Schultz concert for our annual Celebration of Life on Thursday, October 11, 2007, 7:00pm at the Evangelical Free Church of Willmar. Tickets are selling fast, you can purchase a $10.00 general admission ticket at Good News Book Store in Willmar or by calling Hope Pregnancy Center at 1-320-235-7619. See you at the concert!

Pro-Life Evening

Would you like to learn more about life issues and be involved in efforts to protect innocent human lives? Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life will hold its fall Tour meeting on Tuesday, October 9 from 7pm - 9pm at the Community Christian School in Willmar (1300 - 19th Ave. SW, Willmar). A speaker from MCCL’s State office will explain adult stem-cell scientific breakthroughs, how to help women find alternatives to abortion, and much more. Come and find out how you can help save lives.

55+ Driver improvement Program

Tuesday, October 23, 4:30pm—8:30pm The 4-hr Driver Improvement course is open to the public; however, pre-registration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. Driver safety, confidence and comfort are enhanced by utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, including the latest visual scanning and steering techniques, anti-lock braking (ABS) skills, airbag information, driver distraction, road rage and new vehicle technology. The fee for the four hour refresher course is $18.00 and the eight hour course is $20.00. For more information or to register call TOLL FREE 1-(888)-234-1294 (be sure to include the 1 before the 888 when publishing this number). Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete two four hour sessions. Repeat persons are required to take a four hour refresher course.

Will & Estate Planning

Do you find the area of wills and estate planning confusing? Do you know that there are other Christians ready to help simplify it all for you? Don Long from Barnabas Foundation is ready to help you. He will be in our area October 9-11, 2007.The purpose of Barnabas Foundation is to help Christian individuals and families implement thoughtful stewardship decisions in tax-wise estate planning. This service is available to you at no charge because of the foundation’s 200 member charitable organizations. If you don’t have a Will or it hasn’t been recently updated, give Barnabas Foundation a call toll-free at 1-888-448-3040 to schedule an appointment to meet with Don. We will be happy to help you with your estate planning needs.