SUNDAY WORSHIP
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2: 1-10; 4: 1-6
Message: "The Making of a Disciple" (Pastor Jeff)
Offering: Love Fund
Lead Worshiper: Bryan De Groot
Welcome to Unity Church!
May you find grace, mercy, peace, love, joy, and fellowship in this place. God is always on the move and he has invited us to join him in the work he is doing. As we gather together today, may we hear his voice more clearly, be transformed by his Spirit, and set foot into this week with a renewed passion for Christ and his kingdom.
Unity Church Announcements
Pastor Jeff Out of Office
Pastor Jeff will be attending the "Can Do" Rural Church Conference in Sioux Falls, SD this week. The conference is sponsored by a Sustaining Pastoral Excellence grant and will include several pastors from our Classis. Pastor Jeff and Wendy will be leaving for Iowa to visit their new nephew this Friday as well.
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.
Missions Prayer Time Next Week
You are invited to join the Missions & Outreach Team for a time of prayer for our missionaries at 9:00am next week (and the first Sunday of the month) in Pastor Jeff’s Office.
Missionary Visit and Potluck Celebration
Erik & Ele Brohaugh will be visiting us the weekend of October 14th. Erik would love to go canoeing on Saturday, October 13th. Anyone interested in joining for a paddle should contact Marly. If you do not have a canoe, we may be able to round up a few. We hope to meet for prayer with Erik and Ele at 9:00 on Sunday morning in Pastor Jeff's study. Consider joining us for this important way of supporting their mission. Following worship on the 14th we plan to have a potluck with them as well. Everyone is welcome!
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!
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Today (5th Sunday):
10:00am: Morning Worship
Children ages 3-preK and k-1 will be invited by announcement to go to Children’s Church. ~ Offering: Love Fund
12:00pm: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. (At various homes)
Monday:
4:45pm: Worship Planning Meeting
6:15pm: Elders & Deacons Meetings
7:00pm: Full Council Meeting
7:00pm: Friendship Class, at Willmar CRC, ~ Lunch, Patci & Ruby, Lesson 1
Tuesday:
3:30pm: Teen “Kick-it” Class
Wednesday:
6:30pm: Cadet Kick Off, First CRC ~ All boys grades 2-8, are welcome
7:00pm: Men’s Jail Ministry
7:00pm: Youth Group, Grades 7-12 at the Rock on 8th
9:00: Worship Team Practice
Thursday:
7:00pm: Gospel Class
Next Sunday (1st Sunday):
NO Gospel Class - Only on Thursday this week
9:00am: Missions Prayer Time
9:00am: Sunday School, grades 2-12
10:00am: Worship
6:30pm: Area Wide Disability Awareness 25th Anniversary Celebration at First CRC
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
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 the 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.
Senior Citizens
The Seniors will meet at the community center on Thursday, October 11. We will have the usual pot-luck at 12:oo noon. We will be entertained by the Martin Family. A love gift will be excepted. Cards & Games to follow, if time allows.
A - J: salad
K - O: dessert
R - Z: casserole
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!
The Salvation Army WINTER WARM –UP
Cold Weather Clothing Drive: Please donate new or gently-used winter outerwear including hats, mittens, scarves, snow pants, snow suits and coats (especially needed, children’s and large men’s & women’s) to The Salvation Army, in joint effort with Nelsen’s Cleaners and Burlington Northern Railroad. To distribute to the needy in our community. The coat drive will be from September 24th through October 18th. Bring your donations to The Salvation Army Corps Community Center (521 4th St. SW, Willmar), Nelsons Cleaners (220 Benson Ave. SW, Willmar) or to Burlington Northern Railroad. If you are in need of winter clothing distribution is October 17th & 18th from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm at The Salvation Army.
Requirements To Receive Winter Clothing:
Income verification or no income verification
Proof of residency in Kandiyohi County
Emden’s First Annual “Dinner and a Show”
This event will take place in the Emden Church in Renville on Wednesday, November 14. The featured performer will be Dr. Daniel Rieppel, Professor of Music at SMSU in Marshall. He is a world renowned pianist known for his exceptional piano skills. Other performers will include a sawyer, a Teacher’s Inc Quartet, violinists, a dramatist, an accordion player, other pianists, and a special guest favoring the crowd with a version of “Lime Jell-O, Marshmallow, Cottage Cheese Surprise”! This evening of fun, food, and fellowship will prove to be a very relaxing, entertaining, and enjoyable occasion! The meal of barbecued pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, and homemade pie with ice cream will commence at 5:30 and conclude in time for the 7:00 performance! Cost of this event is only $7- children five and under-$3! See you there.
55+ Driver improvement Program
Tuesday, October 23 from
4:30pm—8:30pm The 4 hour 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
