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3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201320-235-2529
www.willmarag.org
may 24, 2017Sunday Services
9 & 10:45 amPastor Keith Kerstetter
Senior Pastor
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shallcontinually be in my mouth. My soul will make its
boast in the Lord; the humble will hear it and rejoice. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us
exalt His name together. I sought the Lord, and Heanswered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psams 34:1-4 NASB
there is still room for a few more volunteers and donations aregreatly needed to make and send 108,864 meals to somalia!
yoU can help!When: June 9-10 (see website for shift times)
Where: Willmar Middle School
contact: [email protected]
to Volunteer go to: https://give.fmsc.org/willmar
To give donations place in offering envelope and specify on the envelope for
Feed My Starving Children or at the kiosk in the foyer.
Upcoming glocal
(global+local)ministry
opportUnities
local opportUnity:
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glocal: our global and local missions
“EPIK exists to be a safe place where every teenager knows they BELONG, wherethey DISCOVER the unconditional love of God and EXPERIENCE a personal,
life-changing relationship with God.”
Our Young Adults meet at 6:30 pm on Mondays inEPIK. All young adults are welcome.
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epiK and young adults
stUDent sUmmer camp 2017 Pick up a registration packet at EPIK or the WelcomeCenter. Middle School (6-8 grade) return by6/11 High School (9-12 grade) by 6/18. Cost is $240. Cost increases to $290 after deadline. Limited scholarships available.
We would like to invite you to oursummer Kickoff on saturday,
may 27th at epiK. bring a friend or two!
TONIGHT!
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Kidsworld
Join us in Kidsworld on Sunday, May 28 forSuper Slime Sunday! You can join in on the
sliming by bringing your offering for Boys andGirls Missionary Challenge. Here’s how:
Slime a Leader - $5/cup or $20/bucketGet slimed yourself - $50Slime Pastor Keith - $100
Sunday Kidsworld andKidsworldJr.
services begin at 9 and 10:45 am.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIESNote: TONIGHT, May 24, is the last day of Wednesday Kidsworld
activities until fall.Doors open at 6:10 pm, classesbegin at 6:30 pm. We have something for all ages from
nursery to 5th grade.
single moms retreat “Dare to Dream”Your eyes are windows into your body.
Matthew 6:22 MSG
Come and join other single moms across Minnesota for a weekend of biblical teaching and a time to relax, refresh, and have some fun!call the office if you want to attend 235-2529.Dates: June 2-3, 2017, Multiple Breakout Topics,Giveaways, Diva Boutique, Car Checkups, Girls Night Out Party, Spa!
camp scholarshipsIf you would like to give towards a camp scholarship for kids or youth, place your donation
in an offering envelope, write camp scholarship on the “other” line and place in the Sunday offering or the church depository.
tomorroW, may 25th is the lastplayDay Until fall.
, June 11thIf you would like your child(ren) dedicated, please contact the church office at 320-235-2529 by Wednesday, June 7.
congratUlations toJustin & Molly (Kautz)Krogsrud who were married in Oregon onSaturday, May 6, 2017.Justin’s parents are Jim & Donna Krogsrud.
thanK yoU Pastors, staff andfriends at Willmar AG for yourthoughtfulness and the beautiful
plant! We greatly appreciate your kindness duringthis difficult time. Sincerely, Gerry & Vickie Rooda
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2017 ag riDers scheDUle_______________________________________
This is open to anyone who rides a motorcycle.Day trips are planned for various Sundays at 4 pm weather permitting. Meet in the churchparking lot on the south side of the Encorebuilding (across from Hennen’s).
We leave at 4 pm sharp. We time the rides sowe get back to Willmar before dark. Invitefriends. For more info contact Dave Nelson at320-894-9448 or [email protected].
June 4June 17 Saturday – All day ride to Crosby, MNJune 25July 9July 23August 6August 20Saturday, August 26, Prayer Zone RideSunday, August 27, Richard Baker@Willmar AG. Special Motorcycle Emphasis–Ride to church.September 10September 24October 8October 22
If you want to be added or you know someonewho wants to be added to the contact list for ridenotifications email your contact info to:Dave Nelson at [email protected] or text to 320-894-9448.
CUT THIS OUT AND KEEP IT WITH YOU FOR FUTURE USE.
Dinner anD a moVie tomorroW, may 25.
Dinner Served at 6:00 pm.$5 per person, reservations required. Call Lynn at
320-295-9682 to reserve your seat. Jason Stevens lives a
life of wealth and privilege. When his grand- father dies, Jason could receive a hefty inheritance. However, Jason learns a new definition of the term “gift” in what his grandfather meant for him to have.
Come and share his journey of discovery!
A church value of ours is to move from “consumer” to contributor Christianity.
Come to ON-RAMP TODAY at the end of themorning service you attend. All are welcome.
chUrch leagUe trap shooting Would you enjoy some friendly competition andsocial time, grilling and connecting with otherfellow Christians from local churches? Wewould love to hear from you! Here is a url youcan use to take a survey expressing yourinterest. http://tiny.cc/churchleaguetrapshoot. Thank you for filling out this survey. For infocontact Dave Hillenbrand @ 320-894-6479.
Women’s ministry prayer & QUiltingWill be meeting every Wednesday through thesummer at the Encore building at 9 am. Allladies are welcome. For more informationplease call the church at 320-235-2529.
ON-RAMPJoin a Team!
global opportunityestimated trip Dates:Nov. 2–11, 2017trip coordinator: Pastor Alyssateam leader: Pastor Bentrip cost: $2200-2500 contingent on airline ticketsteam size: 20 Maximum
ministry: The goal of this trip is to build playgrounds nextto local preschools. Team members will have opportunityto build these playgrounds, love on the children, andencourage local believers. More information and application packet can be found at the Welcome Center.Questions contact Pastor Alyssa at [email protected].
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VolUnteers are neeDeD Ushers, Greeters and Senders
are needed, contact Pastor Mike at 320-235-2529
if you are interested.
We are so grateful for your faithfulgenerosity! We have four differentplatforms to give: online, mobile app,text-to-give and our kiosks in the lobby.For information on digital giving pick upa flyer at the Welcome Center, go towww.willmarag.org or call the churchoffice at 320-235-2529.
gps blitZ Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 1, 2 & 3. For more
information please email Pastor Bruce [email protected] or call 320-894-2209 or email Lois Kasperson @[email protected] or call 320-212-3777.
Join us Sundays at the Encore Center
from 10:30-11:30 am.• Coffee and goodies • FellowshipCurrent Series: Lord, Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late by James MacDonald
father’s Day is JUne 18th!!Please JOIN the MEN of our CHOIR onone or more Thursdays - June 1st, 8th, &15th, for a short rehearsal beginning at7:30, in the Choir Room, as we prepareto minister “LIFT UP THE CROSS” in ourFather’s Day Services! All men, age 18-95, are welcome! PLEASE JOIN US!!
sponsor pastor aaron’s rUngoal: 33 miles for 33 cities $100 a city
Pastor Aaron is doing something he has never done beforeto make a difference like never before. He is running
33 miles for 33 cities in the Middle East and North Africa.Each mile is for a city in the Arab world that Live Dead is
planning on planting churches.“My heart was forever changed when I got to spend a week with
PEOPLE (more than just refugees) from all over the Arab world. They
didn’t want a handout they wanted HOPE & LOVE. Together we can
impact the Arab world like never before by spreading the GOSPEL
through strategic church planting.”
Learn more about Live Dead and see the list of 33 citieswww.epik.us/livedead33
Write checks to “Willmar AG” in memo “LIVE DEAD 33”
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Volunteers Welcome!Call 320.212.5890
Kandiyohi, MN
SATURDAY, JUNE 108am Individual Registration $75/per individual Best of 3 Tries
9am Individual Competition Begins
Noon Youth 6-12 Years Old Registration $20
1pm Youth Competition Begins
SUNDAY, JUNE 119am to10:30am Pancake Breakfast
10:30am Church Service On The Beach Bring Lawn Chairs
11am to 3 Person TeamNoon Registration
Noon 3-Person Team Competition
Burgers - Brats - Taco-in-a-Bag Both DaysInflatables • Rock Wall Climbing
Clothing Apparel For Sale
All proceed go to GracePlace
g r a c e p l a c e e v e n t
please pray for our military
The following attend our church, are family members or close friends of those who attend.
person branch stationed ag connection
Sam Andrus Air Force Undisclosed Phil Malone’s nephewEdward Bergeland Air Force USA Tim & Heidi Bergeland’s nephewAndrew Bonnema Marines Undisclosed Todd & Sue Erickson’s niece’s husbandBeth Brydon Army Arizona Dan & Kathy Halldin friendNick Collins Army Reserve Texas CJ & Kristina Collins’ brother
Christina Eaton Navy Florida Tim & Heidi Bergeland’s nieceJohn Eaton Navy South Carolina Tim & Heidi Bergeland’s nephewKlint Erickson Army Missouri Kornell Erickson’s sonLogan Gaalswyk Army New York Lois & Dean Kasperson’s nephewLarry Garvick Army MNTyler Gonzalez Army Nat. Guard MN Jesus & Kelly Gonzalez’s son
Josh Hiepler-Rosenow Air Force Minnesota Dorie & Todd Duininck’s nephewThomas J. (TJ) Hoyt Air Force Montana Bob Hoyt’s grandsonJacob Johnson Air Force Japan Jim & Rose Slagter’s nephewJonathan Linden Cadet West Point Ed & Carmen Linden’s grandsonRay Medina Air Force Lois & Dean Kasperson’s nephew
Peter Middleton National Guard Washington DC Brett Nelson Special Forces North Carolina Andrew & Nicole Plowman’s brotherAlexander Norling Army Reserve USA Torry & Val Norling’s sonDalton Petersen Army Kansas Harold & Sharon Petersen’s grandsonAlphard Reyes Marines North Carolina Romeo & Stella Reyes’ sonBenny Rhodes Marines California Aaron & Hannah Rhodes’ brother
Mitchell Schueler Navy Reserve AfricaEli Smith Air Force Reserve MN Torry & Val NorlingNathan Smith Navy California Torry & Val Norling’s nephew Justin Stocks Navy Middle East Mel & Linda Stocks’ sonJared Torgerson Army TX Marilyn Geer & Sandi Larson’s great nephewGregory Woodard Navy Virginia Torry & Val Norling’s brother-in-law
If you know of someone you want on this list who is serving in the military, contact the church office at 320-235-2529.
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Grad
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Congrat
ulations!
Satu
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, May
20t
hJordan Aker, 11 am-3 pm
2075 150th Ave SE, Raymond
Madeline Wulff, 4-7 pm
EPIK at Willmar AG
Hannah Nelson, 7-9
CMCS Event Center, Prinsburg 7 to 9 pm
Sund
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ay 2
1st
Cole Ochsendorf, 2-5 pm
Our hom
e, 1610 9th Street SW, W
illmar
Thur
sday
, May
25t
hTori Orred, 5-8 pm
Our hom
e, 1506 10th Street, SW
, Willmar
Katie Brow
n, 6-9 pm
United Christian Reformed Church, Prinsburg
Satu
rday
, May
27t
hStaci Banks, 1-3 pm
EPIK at Willmar AG
Ryan Warwick, 1-4 pm
Marcy Bonnema’s hom
e,
1505 Country Club Dr NE, W
illmar
Samantha Piña, 3-5 pm
ENCO
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EST at W
illmar AG
5-19-17
Sund
ay, M
ay 2
8th
Alexander Miner, 12:30-3:30 pm
711 8th Street NW, W
illmar
Madison Hillenbrand, 3-7 pm
Jim & Debra Hillenbrand’s hom
e221 105th St. N
E, Kandiyohi
Tedd Ahrenholz, 5-8 pm
EPIK at Willmar AG
Satu
rday
, Jun
e 3r
dLevi Gustafson, 12-3 pm
EPIK at Willmar AG
Amanda Zuidema, 1-4 pm
760 135th Ave SW
, Willmar
Miranda Ornelas, 1-5 pm
1701 9th Street SW
, Willmar
Sund
ay, J
une
4th
Darla Seehusen, 1-3 pm
Guri Shelter at Robbins Island
Satu
rday
, Jun
e 10
thAlex Carranza, 2-6 pm
EPIK at Willmar AG
Sund
ay, J
une
11th
Jenae Am
or, 2-5 pm
Robbins Island, follow signs
Sund
ay, J
une
18th
Gio Hanson, 12-3 pm
O’Neil’s, 152 Lake Ave N, Spicer
Satu
rday
, Jun
e 24
thJessica Moots, 1-5 pm
Robbins Island
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church activit ies calendar 2017may/June
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278 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym@ EPIK6:00 pm YoungAdults Event @ EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA
Single Moms Retreat8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
Single Moms Retreat
Child DedicationRoyal Ranger Campout9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee
Connection2 pm Latino Worship
8:50 am Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship
12:30 pm Red CrossBloodmobile6:30 pm DivorceCare6:30 pm Young Adults7 pm Prayer Serv Encore
MEMORIAL DAYOFFICE CLOSED
6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA
6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA 7 pm Pickleball
AG Riders All-Day Trip to Crosby8 am Men’s Bible Study @Encore9:00 am Open Gym @ EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA
Royal Ranger Campout8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA
9:30 WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino Bible Study6:30 pm Bible Focus
11:45 am Senior Adult Singles6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
6:10 pm EPIK & Kidsworld doors open6:10 pm EPIK CombinedService6:30 pm Adult & KidsGroups - Last Night
9:30 WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy6:30 pm Bible Focus
9:30 WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy6:30 pm Bible Focus
Happy Father’s Day!9 & 10:45 am Service2 pm Latino Worship6:00 pm EPIK SmallGroups
6:30 pm Divorce Care
6:30 pm Young Adults
7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore
6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA
9:30 am Treehouse 6:00 pm Dinner & aMovie6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
Willmar ag church board of DeaconsButch Allen Joel Braegelman Gary Geer Bob Horyza Brian Moll Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland
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Keith Kerstetter, Senior Pastor [email protected] McCullough, Outreach [email protected] Schoeman, Adult Ministries [email protected] McDevitt, Administrative [email protected] Holtan, Glocal Ministries [email protected]
Aaron Rhodes, Lead Youth [email protected] Martin, Associate Youth [email protected] Markwardt, Children’s [email protected] Djerf, Fine Arts [email protected] Djerf, Fine Arts [email protected]
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GRADUATION SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders
6:30 pm Young Adults
6:30 pm Divorce Care
7 pm Prayer Service@ Encore
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA
t h e p a s t o r a l s t a f f
Royal Ranger Campout
6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy6:30 pm Bible Focus
Guatemala Missions Trip June 15-22
Kid’s CampGuatemala Missions Trip June 15-22
Quad Cities Mission Trip 11-17