September 28, 2008

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, September 28

9:00am: Sunday school for students in grades 3 - 12.

10:00am:  Morning Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK and K-gr.2

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting

7:00pm: Friendship Bible Class at Willmar CRC Lesson One ~ Lunch: Gret & Laura

Tuesday:

7:00pm: Elders Meeting

Wednesday:

6:30pm: Cadets at First CRC

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

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

9:00pm: Worship Team Practice

Sunday, October 5

9:00am:  Missions Prayer Time

9:00am:  Sunday School for students in grades 3 - 12.

10:00am:  Morning Worship and Children's Church for children ages 3-preK and K-gr.2

Message: The Gospel & Sex ~ Rated E for everyone

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.

Pastor Jeff and his family will be gone this week Wednesday to Sunday.  He will be preaching in his home church in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pastor Steve's wife, Ang, is leaving today to attend the CRC Pastor Spouses Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan this week.  She will be returning on Thursday.  Please remember her and the family in your prayers this week.

Missions Prayer Time

You are invited to join the Missions & Outreach Team for a time of prayer for our missionaries at 9:00am next Sunday, October 5 in Pastor Jeff's Office.

Prayer & Praise Service

Mark your calendars! We are going to have a Prayer & Praise Service on Sunday evening October 12th at 6:30pm!

Announcements

Community Announcements, printed on bright yellow paper, are available in the information rack located on the wall in the fellowship hall.

Announcements are also available on our website at www.unitycrc.org

Prayer Corner and Ministry Information is online at members.unitycrc.org   

Schedules

Schedules will no longer be in the bulletin. You will find a new schedule for October & November in your mailboxes today.  There will be a new schedule in your mailboxes on the last Sunday of each month, along with a monthly birthday and anniversary calendar.

Baby Congratulations

Congratulations to Jeff & Jewel plowman in the birth of a new granddaughter, Mia Grace, infant daughter of Jason & Chessa Beukelman. She was born this past Wednesday evening weighing in at 7lbs 4oz and 20 inches long.

Our Love & Sympathy

Our love & sympathy goes out to Tim & Londa Fischer and Jason & Laura Dannen in the loss of Londa & Laura's older brother, Lance, this past Friday morning.

Staffing Update

Pastor Jeff informed the Council that he is exploring other options for ministry and anticipates moving on to what God has for them within the next several months. Your prayers for discernment and guidance are much appreciated.

Fair Trade Coffee

Unity has been serving Fair Trade coffee purchased through Equal Exchange since June. To learn more about this exciting way our church is being a good steward of its consumer dollars, go to www.equalexchange.com.

Building Update

This past week, the steel arrived and began going up.  Over the next couple of weeks the plans include work on the framing of the building, the parking lot, and the rest of the underground work before the floor is poured.  We thank you again for your cooperation with us while we are under construction.

Pastor Appreciation Month

Let's give thanks this month for those that minister full time among us. Remember Jeff, Steve and Kirk and their families.  Please pray for them and let them know how much they are appreciated!

SRYG Schedule!

Wednesday, October 1, 7-12th grades at the Rock 7-9p.m.

Topic: Spiritual Warfare for 9-12th graders

Friday night, October 3, Hope Pregnancy at 5p.m.

Activity: Move furniture for carpet cleaning (Youth who helped with Moldova donation)

Saturday, October 4 - 7-12th grades meet at Hope Pregnancy at 11 a.m.

Activity:  Move furniture back after carpet cleaning (still need volunteers)

Solid Rock Snack Schedule

We are in need of some volunteers to fill up our snack schedule. Would you be willing to bring a snack, provide the drink or both? There are lots of open spots to fill. If you need some ideas, there are some great ones on the top of the sign up sheet. Please sign up today. Sign up sheets are hanging on the information bulletin board in the back of church.

Nursery Toy Drive

The unity nursery is looking for some new and much needed toys.  If you would like to donate a new toy, please drop them off at the church office by September 30th. Some of the toys we are looking for include:  Little people sets, large legos, train track set, soft balls, hot wheels cars, dolls, strollers, doll accessories, small riding toys, and trucks.

Community Announcements

Volunteers Wanted!

The New-2-You Thrift store would really appreciate it if each area church would find volunteers for one Saturday a month to help pick up large donated items (furniture) and deliver them to the store. If you would be willing to be on a volunteer list please call the church office and let April know.

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!

Prinsburg Cadets

The Prinsburg Cadet Club will have their kick-off meeting on Wednesday, October 1, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Fellowship Hall in Prinsburg. All boys in grades 2 - 8 are invited to join us. Bring your uniforms if you have one. Call Byron Tebben if you have any questions.

CMCS Service Project

Need your leaves raked, windows washed, or yard cleaned up?  The 7th-12th grade students from CMCS will be offering their services as part of a service day for school.  The project will take place some time in mid to late October depending on the weather. If you would like a hand, please contact the school at 978-8700 and let us know.  We are limited to one day, so we will take names on a first-call basis. Once a final date has been set, we will put it on the website.

GEMS

The Prinsburg GEMS will be collecting donations for the Willmar Area Food Shelf on Wednesday, October 8.   Donations should be non-perishable food items. Cash donations are also welcome. If you do not live in Prinsburg or will not be available for us to stop by, please bring your donations to the Fellowship hall by October 8th. Any questions, please contact Barb Ahrenholz.

CTI Music Ministries 

Do You Have a Heart for Missions? Do You Enjoy Talking to People?
CTI Music Ministries has a position open in the Recruiting Department and
will soon have a position open in the Booking Department.  We are looking
for someone who enjoys talking to people and who is organized and self-motivated.  Skills needed:  Good communication skills, keyboarding & the ability to learn computer software programs, good telephone & email communication.  We will consider either a full-time or part-time position.  Hours are flexible.  Contact CTI Music Ministries at 320-235-0155.

Exciting Banquet Opportunity

Community Christian School in Willmar will be hosting their Annual Dessert Banquet on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00pm at the E-Free Church in Willmar. The speaker this year is Rick Larson, a professor of Law at the University of Texas. He became fascinated with astronomy a number of years back and some of the discoveries he has turned up in his quest are nothing but 'mind boggling'.  He has made some amazing discoveries of the Star of Bethlehem. Contact Tracy Borstad for ticket information if you are interested in attending this banquet. 

Annual Celebration of Life Banquet

Hope Pregnancy center announces Lysa Terkeurst, author and founder of Proverbs 31 ministries as the speaker for the banquet. Thursday, October 9th at 6:00pm. Lysa is a nationally known speaker who will share with you her testimony of the pain of her abortion and the healing that God has brought to her life. The Finsaas String Trio, a client testimony, a Beurenger Doll Silent Auction and a wonderful meal will also be a part of the event. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information about this banquet please contact Hope Pregnancy Center at 235-7619

Upcoming Messages

October 5 "The Gospel and Sex" Pastor Steve