Sunday, October 25, 2009

THE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Monday:

4:45pm: Worship Planning Team

7:00pm: Friendship Class, at Willmar CRC, Lesson 3, Lunch: Mavis & Char G.

Tuesday:

7:00pm: Admin Team Meeting

Wednesday:

6:30pm: GEMS at First CRC

7:00pm: Men's Jail Ministry

7:00pm: 9th - 12th SRYG, Rock on 8^th

Next Sunday (1st Sunday):

9:00am: 2nd - 12th Sunday School

9:00am: Missions Prayer Time

10:00am: Worship

General Fund Update       

July Giving Budgeted          $ 24,042.41

July Giving Actual                $ 20,488.67

July Shortfall                     $ (3,553.74)

August Giving Budgeted       $ 24,042.41

August Giving Actual           $ 20,650.50

August Shortfall                  $ (3,391.91)

Sept.  Giving Budgeted        $ 24,042.41

Sept.  Giving Actual            $ 34,928.05

September  Surplus            $10,885.64

Year To Date  Surplus        $ 3,939.99

Prior Year Budget Shortfall  $(22,528.67)

Total Shortfall thru Sept.     $(18,588.68)

Our Love & Sympathy: We express our love and sympathy to the friends and family of Dean Tebben, who died last weekend due to injuries sustained from a fall.  His funeral was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this past Wednesday.

Continued Prayers

~ Hubert W experienced a severe allergic reaction to a medication he was taking and is again hospitalized.  Doctors are unsure at this time what caused it and are treating him.  His conditioned improved towards week's end and hopes to return home soon.

~ Shirley B's health improved slightly this past week and hoped to transfer out of the hospital to a nursing home for convalescing until surgery some 5-6 weeks yet down the road.

~ Jewell P had successful knee surgery last week and is recovering well.

Baby Congratulations: Congratulations to Eric & Danielle on the birth of a beautiful baby boy, Drys. He was born on Tuesday.

Open House Baby Shower: You are invited to an Open House Baby shower honoring Liam, infant son of Andrew & Amber on Friday, October 30th at Unity from 7:00pm -- 8:30pm.

CMCS Service Project: CMCS students, grades 7-12, will be coming to the communities of Raymond, Roseland, and Prinsburg to do yard work on Tuesday, October 27 or Wednesday, October 28 (weather permitting). They will be raking leaves, and doing general yard clean up. If you would like to get on the list to make sure that they stop by, please contact the school office as soon as possible 978-8700.

CMCS Annual Harvest Festival: Central Minnesota Christian School hosts their annual Harvest Festival in the Prinsburg High School gym on Saturday, November 21. The night includes a freewill Ham Supper and Silent Auction; both starting at 4:30 pm. Live auction at 6:00. Stop by the General Store or International Bakery for holiday arrangements and gifts; satisfy a craving at the Sweet Shoppe or Snack Shack. Keep the kids entertained at the Kid's Carnival. Those in grades 7-12 are welcome to the Teen Scene at 6:30. Join us for a night of fun, food, and fellowship!

Thanks from GEMS: The Prinsburg GEMS Girls' Club expresses deep thanks for your generosity. Thank you for your amazing support of the Pizza Sales, Hand 'n Hand Program, and your generous donation to the Willmar Area Food Shelf. You deeply blessed our Club, the 48 Clubs in Zambia, and hungry people in Kandiyohi County - you gave 638 pounds of food! With much gratitude, the Prinsburg GEMS, Counselors, and Board

On Wednesday, October 28, the GEMS will meet from 6:30 - 8:30 PM for Bible Lesson/Craft Night. Snacks: Nicole B, Cassandra D & Isabel S.

Antiquities Pictures: The Bunde MOPS will be hosting an Antiquities old fashioned picture (see poster located on the information board in the fellowship hall) fundraiser here at Unity Church on November 12, 13, and 14th. Each coupon cost ten dollars and is good for a 10 by 13 photo. Additional packages may also be purchased at the time of pick up.  For more information or to purchase a coupon, please contact April in the office.

Community Announcements

Combined Reformation Service: The combined Reformation service is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bethany Reformed Church. An offering will be taken to support the James House ministry in Willmar, a Christian discipleship program for men recovering from addictions. The James House is a semi-structured residence designed to support recovery using A.A. principles with Jesus Christ as the Cornerstone. Residents agree to find employment, develop a mentoring relationship, live respectfully with others, attend a minimum of one Bible study per week, church attendance and recovery meetings....The James House relies heavily on donations from individuals, businesses, and churches for its funding. This support enables adults in transition from adverse life situations to enjoy a safe, healthy living environment while being ministered to.  

Focus on Parenting

Parents, extended family, youth leaders, teachers, couples, singles, old, young, and anyone with a heart for raising Godly kids, join us at Bunde CRC on November 14 from 8:30-3:30 for "Focus on Parenting"--the premier parenting simulcast from Focus on the Family®.  Focus on Parenting TM assembles Dr. Kevin Leman, Larry Fowler, Elisa Morgan, Mark Holmen, plus musical guest Matthew West to bring you a collectively broad panel of wisdom and knowledge for raising Godly children.  Tickets are $30 per person with a reduced rate of $25/ticket for groups of 10 or more until November 7, or $35 at the door, with all prices including lunch/beverage and noon dinner.  Registration begins at 7:45 A.M. with the simulcast beginning promptly at 8:30 A.M.  To purchase tickets, contact Colette Grussing.

 55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OFFERED: The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Course on the following days: 8 Hour Class-Monday and Tuesday, November 23 and 24. 5:00-9:00 Renville School Room S-3, Renville, Paul Knapper-Instructor. The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; however, pre-registration is requested. 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 $20.00 and the eight hour course is $24.00. 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).  Students can also register by calling the Renville Community Education Office at 320-329-8362.