MORNING WORSHIP
Scripture
Luke 2:1-20
Advent Conspiracy Themes:
Worship Fully and Spend Less
Message:
The Spectacularly Simple Arrival
(Pastor Steve Zwart)
Ministry of Music:
Gar Jasper
Lead Worshipper(s)
Youth Group
Organist:
Phil Erffmeyer
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Offering:
Unity Ministries
Prayer Ministry
(available at the end of worship)
Welcome to Unity!
We give thanks to the Lord our God who has blessed us with more than we could ask or imagine. As we worship Him together this day, may the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing in his sight, our LORD, our Rock and our Redeemer.
~ Our worship celebration this morning celebrates the love of God in our lives and the love of God that is touching the world! We will celebrate His mark of love through the baptism of Drys, infant son of Eric & Danielle. May the Love of God renew and refresh you today as we worship our great God!
Advance Notice
THE WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday:
6:30pm: Worship Planning Team
Tuesday:
9:15am: Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday:
6:30pm: Cadets (Selling Calendars),
Dress Warm!
6:30pm: GEMS Christmas Party,
at First CRC
7:00pm: 7th - 12th SRYG at the Rock
Friday:
7:00pm: CMCS K-4th grade Christmas Concert
Saturday:
10:00am: Christmas Program Practice
Next Sunday (3rd Sunday):
9:00am: 2nd - 12th Sunday School
9:35am: Christmas Program Practice
10:00am: Worship
4:00pm: Children's Christmas Program
Mark Your Calendar
~ Sunday, December 20th, Unity Children's Christmas Program: 4:00pm
~ Thursday, December 24th, Unity's Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: 5:00pm.
Christmas Program Practice!
We will practice this morning following the morning service. Please head back to the coat area by the nursery for your lunch before we begin. We will practice again on Saturday, December 19th from 10:00-12:00. Kids in grades 7-9 should join the practice today and Saturday's practice. If your child is not attending or if you have questions, please contact Megan T
*** Jim H. has been a patient at the Hospital this week. He hoped to return home Friday. Also this week, Betty H's mother passed away, with the funeral this past Thursday in
*** Jewell P. had surgery on Monday. She is recuperating at home and experiencing a fair amount of pain. Please remember her in your prayers!
*** Bud & Jan B. have been in
*** Please remember in your prayers Shirley B. who continues convalescent care at the nursing home. Pray that surgery details will come together soon and her health stays strong!
*** Praise God for a great report for Marge B. this past week!
*** Pastor Steve will be out of the office this week for a spiritual retreat in
*** Thank you to everyone who volunteered in hosting the Red Cross Bloodmobile at our church this week!
Solid Rock Youth Group Fund Raiser
This coming Wednesday, December 16th, Solid Rock youth will be having a fund raising event at Pizza Ranch from 5pm until 8:30pm. to raise money for the Solid Rock Youth van. 100% of tips and a percentage of the sales will be given to Solid Rock with that money going towards our "new" van. While enjoying your meal you'll get to see the smiling faces of our youth clearing tables and helping "run the show."
Senior High Bible Study
Love, Sex & Lasting Relationships DVD group sessions starting Jan 03, 2010, Sunday's 7pm at Unity CRC. All 9th -12th grade students are invited to attend. For more info check out Livingontheedge.org Session 1 -
Prinsburg Cadets
The Cadets will be selling calendars on Wednesday, December 16 starting at 6:30pm. The cost for each calendar is $5. Cadets, please come dressed in warm clothes. Thank you.
CMCS Parent's Club Meeting
The CMCS Parents Club will be holding its fall meeting on Tuesday, December 15 between the JV and Varsity boys basketball games in the high school music room.
A vote will be taken on the Harvest Festival proceeds. Please mark your calendars, come enjoy the boys BB game, and attend the meeting.
GEMS Christmas Party
The GEMS Christmas Party is on Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Girls, please bring your Walk the Micah Road Experience bags! Counselors will provide snacks. See you then!
General Fund Update
Sept. Giving Budgeted $ 24,042.41
Sept. Giving Actual $ 34,928.05
September Surplus $10,885.64
Oct. Giving Budgeted $ 24,042.41
Oct. Giving Actual $ 20,315.68
October Shortfall $ (3,726.33)
Nov. Giving Budgeted $ 24,042.41
Nov. Giving Actual $ 21,287.73
November Shortfall $ (2,754.68)
Year To Date Shortfall $ (2,542.42)
Prior Year Budget Shortfall $(22,528.67)
Total Shortfall thru Nov. $(25,071.09)
CMCS Kindergarten - 4th grade Christmas Concert
The CMCS Kindergarten through 4th grade will be performing "The Christmas Family Tree" on Friday, December 18 at 7:00pm. The program will have an outdoor setting, but it takes place indoors in the warm and Christmas cozy high school gymnasium.
Christmas Song Service
Bunde CRC would like to invite you to join them at a special Christmas Song Service on Sunday, December 13 beginning at 5:30 pm. This service will include a time of singing and reading God's Word, followed by a time of fellowship over "Bunde" bars and coffee.
Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner
Senior Citizens on December 17th at 11:30am at the
Christmas Greetings!
Hello to Unity Christian Reformed Church,
A big thank you for the loving Christmas boxes you sent. I (Lori, the house manager) opened them and took the food goodies out of which we are slowly savoring, and we are opening a card a night at the dinner table and reading them together as a family. I say that to say, I am sure you will get another big thank you after Christmas after everyone has opened gifts you all sent!
We are enjoying your extended warmth and love to us even now and it will continue through Christmas.
You are a very special Church family. May you all be blessed with even more knowledge of how special that is, how special you all are and how special God is to your Church family!
Thank you for embracing us as one of your 'own'.
love and thank you,
John, Lori, Sarah, Resminee, Isabel, Daniel and Hannah
ps. I sent this to all the emails I have for your Church, as so many of you connect with us and embrace us. I didn't know who exactly to send a thank you to, so please extend this to others as well.
CRC Bulletin Announcements
From Back to God Ministries International
BACK TO GOD HOUR - The Tree of Life: We know that Christians talk about this idea of paradise or heaven, but none of it sounds very real. And if heaven is real, how can we be sure that we meet the standards that are required? Find out on the Dec. 20 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.
KIDS CORNER - Mary's Miracle: Have you ever wondered what Mary thought about the very first Christmas? Was she scared? Excited? Happy? Listen to Mary's Miracle on this week's Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at
From World Missions
WORLD MISSIONS Summer Mission Program - Go for a summer...be changed forever! Visit www.crwm.org/smp for information about Christian Reformed World Missions' Summer Mission Program 2010. Young adults can learn about cross-cultural ministry with CRWM missionaries and their national ministry partners in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, and
From CRWRC
POSITION OPENING - Disaster Response Team Leader: The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has a full-time position opening for Disaster Response Team Leader with CRWRC, based in
CRWRC: Blessed by His Gift and Yours - Jesus' birth was one of the greatest sacrifices of all time. He gave up His place in heaven and became human. This was topped only by His additional sacrifice on the cross. This year, as you celebrate Christ's coming, please consider how you can give sacrificially to share His love with others. To see what impact your gifts can have, visit CRWRC's gift catalog at www.crwrc.org/blessed.
From Faith Alive
NEW FROM FAITH ALIVE - Start your day (and your year) with "Daylight"--a newly updated, classic devotional by Rev. Andrew Kuyvenhoven! Be challenged and inspired as you explore what it means to live every day in the presence and promises of God. Read a sample at www.FaithAliveResources.org or call 1-800-333-8300.
