3821 Abbott Drive Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-2529 www.willmarag.org March 23, 2016 ________ Good Friday 7 pm Sunday Easter Services 9 & 10:45 am Pastor Keith Kerstetter ________ Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her. John 20:18 This Sunday, March 27th 9:00 & 10:45 am We will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with songs of praise and worship and a message from Pastor Keith. It will be the start of our new Sunday series OUTRAGEOUS INTIMACY–Discover Life, Sex and Relationships from God’s Point of View. Invite and bring those who have never been here before. Many people will attend if only they are invited. Help them enjoy a part of Easter they may never have seen or heard before. We will remember Christ’s death with Communion, scripture, a devotional thought and singing by the choir. Join us at 7 pm. It will be a great night to remember!
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3821 Abbott Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-2529
www.willmarag.org
March 23, 2016
________Good Friday 7 pm
Sunday EasterServices
9 & 10:45 amPastor
Keith Kerstetter________Mary
Magdalene went to the disciples
with the news: “I have
seen the Lord!”And she told them that he
had said thesethings to her.
John 20:18
Thi s Sunda y, Mar ch 2 7th9:00 & 10:45 am
We will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with songs of praise and worship and a message from Pastor Keith.
It will be the start of our new Sunday seriesOUTRAGEOUS INTIMACY–Discover Life, Sex and
Relationships from God’s Point of View. Invite and bring those who have never been here before.
Many people will attend if only they are invited. Helpthem enjoy a part of Easter they may never have seen or
heard before. We will remember Christ’s death withCommunion, scripture, a devotional thought and
singing by the choir. Join us at 7 pm. It will be a greatnight to remember!
KidsworldSunday Kidsworld and KidsworldJr. services begin at 9 am and 10:45 am.
Kidsworld FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT isTONIGHT, March 23 at 6:30 pm. Themovie is Inside Out. The whole family is invited to watch the movie and enjoypopcorn!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 6:30 pm. There are classes for kids in Kindergartenthrough 5th grade and KidsworldJr. forkids 0 to 4 years old.
KID’S CAMP will be held June 13-17 this year. Plan now to attend. Forms are available at the Kidsworld Guest Center or on the website.
EPIK Student Ministries
Check us out on our Social Media:
Facebook.com/epik.us
Twitter.com/epik_dot_us
Instagram: epikdotus
If you want text messages and updates text:epik.ms (for middle school students)epik.hs (for high school students)epik.parent (for parents)to 292929
Willmar AG Board of DeaconsButch Allen Joel Braegelman Mike Brouwer Gary Geer Bob Horyza Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland
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Doors open at 6:10 pm.Middle School 6:30 pmHigh School 7:30 pm
W i l l m a r A G P a s t o r a l S t a f fKeith Kerstetter Paul McCullough Bruce Schoeman Michael McDevitt Alyssa Holtan
Aaron Rhodes Josh Martin Ben Markwardt Mark Djerf Eunice Djerf 3
A NEW BABY GIRLIsabella Yvonne EdlundBorn: March 13, 2016Parents: Rod & Angie (Ryks) EdlundGrandparents: Michelle Corey & Bob Powers
A NEW BABY GIRLOlivia Ann MoorhouseBorn: March 18, 2016Parents: Matthew & Rachel
Moorhouse
CONGRATULATIONS to Rhett Lundgren for being awardedthe top salesman at Best Buy in his district. He received a trip to Orlando Florida for an award dinner, a 5-night stay and 2 sets of passesto two Disney World theme parks.Rhett’s is married to Heidi and their daughter is Jadielyn.
RIGHT NOW MEDIA We’dlove for you to check outthis resource that is available for free to our church families. Right
Now Media contains Christian kids’ shows, Bible studies, and resources for your family. If you haven’treceived your free account you can go to thewww.willmarag.org and click “Resources.”
LIFE LANGUAGES® WORKSHOP starts Monday, April 4, at 6:30 pm. It is a proven tool forbuilding a culture of healthy, effective communicationbased on the gifts of the Father listed in Romans 12.Discover your communication style and how to interact with those around you. This class is a fun way to improve all of your relationships! Contact Lynn for more details at 320-295-9682.
ARCHERY meets Saturday, April 2 at 8:00 am at the EPIK building. Questions, contact Mike at 612-296-2519 or Bruce at 320-220-2708.
C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s C O M I N G E V E N T SFAMILY MOVIE NIGHT March 23GOOD FRIDAY 7 pm Communion March 25EASTER SUNDAY March 27IF:GATHERING April 2EQUIP CONFERENCE Cedar Valley April 15-16WORSHIP NIGHT April 17HONOR STAR CROWNING May 8CHILD DEDICATION May 15SINGLE MOM’S RETREAT May 20-21ROYAL RANGERS CAMPOUT May 20-22GRADUATION SUNDAY June 5KID’S CAMP June 13–17HONOR TRL CEREMONYRangers June 19FAMILY CAMP July 1–10MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP July 18-22VBS July 24–27HIGH SCHOOL CAMP July 25–29SENIOR ADULT RETREAT Sept 9–11MPACT Statewide Campout Sept 23–25
DINNER AND A MOVIE is on Thursday, March 31 at 6 pm. We will show the movie Indescribable,based on the true story of the classic Christian hymn, “The Love of God.” Call Lynn Huisinga at 320-295-9682, to reserve a seat.
rightnow MED IAR E G I S T E RTO D AY t o b e a
p a r t o f a nI F : L O C A L
Great Speakers
Small Group Discussion Lunch is provided
In the Kidsworld Treehouse Auditorium
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BOOKS BEHINDBARS
A book ministry to prisons.
When you donate books,please be sure you
do not leave personalidentification in the booksyou donate. Drop off your
donated books at the church office. We bring many kinds of books tothree different prisons
every month. A special need is good study
Bibles. Thank you for
being so generous!
Specific Need: One of the prisons is asking for Bibles in good condition with no writing in them. All versions except
King James.
DISTRICT SENIORSPRING LUNCHEON
will be held at Cedar Valley Church on April 2, starting at Noon.
Cost: is $18.00Music: Jerry & Ginger Dallin –
The SongmastersSpeaker: Ron & LaDon Held –
Directors at Wisconsin/Northern Michigan Sr. Ministries
He will be presenting his new monologue:
“A Prodigal Father and His Two Lost Sons”
For tickets and for transportation contact Lynn at 320-295-9682.
HOSPITAL NOTICES Please call or emailthe pastoral staff if you or someone in ourchurch is having medical issues or is entering the hospital so that the pastoral staff can contact and pray with them.
LOST AND FOUND There are many items:vehicle keys, glasses, earrings, bracelets,scarfs, umbrellas, watches and various jew-elry pieces left at the church. If you thinksome could possibly be yours, please cometo the church office during the week between8 am and 4 pm to claim them.
VAN MINISTRY Can you give one hour on twoSunday mornings to pick up people in thechurch van, bring them to church, and backhome? These people are not able to attendchurch unless they are given a ride. This min-istry brings people to second service (10:45am). If you are able to help, please contact Shawn Fredeen at 320-894-0357.
SENIOR TOUR is taking a break for the winter months. They will resume in the spring.Stay tuned for further updates.
mission trip 2016Mission Trip to Guatemala
If you have questions about missions trips, call the Mission Trips Coordinator Alyssa Holtan at 320-235-2529.
MISSIONS PLEDGEThere are missions pledge cards available on the missions wall/map. Please prayerfully consider yoursupport for our missions program, fill out a card, place it in the offering on Sunday or in the depository
in the foyer. Contact Pastor Alyssa for more information at 320-235-2529.
GUATEMALADates: July 18 - July 24Cost: $1500Non-refundable $300 deposit due 3/28/16Leader: Manny FloresJust outside of San Lucas, Guatemala, the Casa Shalom orphanage was started in 1986 during the Guatemalan Civil War to house children orphaned during the conflict. There are 100+children who are newborn to 20 years old. It is going to be an amazing week serving at CasaShalom.
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Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra atVinje Lutheran Church
April 3 at 4 pmThis concert is free and no tickets are
required. A free-will offering will be received.100% of the proceeds will go to the Willmar
Area Food Shelf. Familiar tunes from Rogersand Hammerstein productions including The Sound of Music, South Pacific and
Oklahoma, plus Irving Berlins Puttin on theRitz and Alexander’s Ragtime Band. Movie
music will include Dry Your Tears, Afrika fromAmistad, theme from the Magnificent Sevenand a medley from Fiddler on the Roof withpieces from Mozart and Stephen Paulus are
included in the Masters category.
Wycliffe Associates Accelerating Bible
Translation Banquet April 12 - 7 pm
Willmar Conference CenterHear about how God is woking
around the world to translate theBible into all languages.
Contact Leon or Pauline Carlson forFREE tickets at: 320-214-8702.
MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFASTTHURSDAY, MAY 5 AT 6:30 AMTake Heart...He Has overcome!
Featured speaker Susan Graves–wife of the late Bill Graves
Ticket cost is $15 each or $120 for a table ofeight (8 tickets). Tickets will be available at thechurch on Sunday, April 10. Plan now to attend.
HEALING HEARTS Bereavement Support GroupMondays beginning April 4 at 3 pm
Rice Memorial Hospital–Hospice Conference Room
301 Becker Avenue SWEnrollment is open to anyone in the
community. Please pre-register 2 daysprior to the beginning of the support
group series. For more info call Rice Hospice 320-231-4450 or go to:
www.ricehospice.com.
WILLMAR AREA FAITH @ WORK EVENTS
Business Connections at The Oaks on April 2111:45 am to 1:00 pm
The speaker is Jeremy Duininck.
Business Prayer & Focus is April 6, 7:45 to 8:45 am at Lakeland Broadcasting,
1340 7th Street NW, Willmar.
Community Prayer is held every Tuesday at Willmar Community Christian School
Library from noon to 1 pm. All are welcome to come and pray.
The Host and Hostess Event
at Central Minnesota ChristianSchool is coming up
on Friday, April 15 at 7 pm.
Our special guest is Londa Lundstrom Ramsey,
daughter of the late Lowell andConnie Lundstrom. Come and enjoya light meal, dessert, a cup of cof-
fee, and a great concert with Londa and the band. If you’d like toattend, please call Shannon Orred
at 817-992-5229.
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Please pray for those serving our country through the military.The following attend AG church or are family members of those who attend – including but not limited to: spouses, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles.
AG Connection Person Branch StationedCJ & Kristina Collins’ brother Nick Collins Army TexasDorie & Todd Duininck’s nephew Josh Hiepler-Rosenow Air Force MinnesotaKornell Erickson’s son Klint Erickson Army MissouriTodd & Sue Erickson’s niece’s fiancé Andrew Bonnema Marines AfghanistanAmanda Garvick’s husband Larry Garvick Army KuwaitJesus & Kelly Gonzalez’s son Tyler Gonzalez Army Nat. Guard MNPatti & Randy Haats’ son David Powers Army AfghanistanDan & Kathy Halldin - family friend Beth Brydon Army ArizonaBob & Ricky Hoyt’s grandson Thomas J. (TJ) Hoyt Air Force MontanaLois & Dean Kasperson’s nephew Ray Medina Air Force KuwaitLois & Dean Kasperson’s nephew Logan Gaalswyk Army KentuckyEd & Carmen Linden’s grandson Jonathan Linden Cadet West PointCassie Maah’s nephew Arnold DenBeste Marines HawaiiKristina Middleton’ husband Peter Middleton National Guard Washington DCTorry & Val Norlng’s son Alexander Norling Army Reserve USATorry & Val Norling’s brother-in-law Gregory Woodard Navy VirginiaTorry & Val Norling’s nephew Nathan Smith Navy CaliforniaAndrew & Nicole Plowman’s brother Brett Nelson Special Forces North CarolinaBrian & Kristin Schlegel’s son John Schlegel Army AlaskaHaldon & Louise Schlegel’s grandson Grant Leindecker Navy WashingtonJim & Rose Slagter’s nephew Jacob Johnson Air Force JapanNicole & Adam Stewart’s brother Nate St. Aubin Navy AfghanistanMel & Linda Stocks’ son Justin Stocks Navy UndisclosedIf you know of someone you want on this list who is serving in the military, contact the church office at 320-235-2529.
March Apri l 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6:45 pm Young Adults
7 pm Latino Prayer
5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:30 pm EPIK High School
5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:30 pm EPIK High School
6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworld opens6:30 pm Kidsworld, MOVIE NIGHT Inside-Out7 pm EPIK Middle School,High School Combinedservice
9 am Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and
women
8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am ServiceEPIK Sunday10:30 am Coffee Connection at Encore2 pm Latino Worship
9:30 am Treehouse Playday9:30 am WM Prayer &Quilting @ Encore6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
9:30 am Treehouse Playday
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
GOOD FRIDAYSERVICE 7:00 PM
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore8 am Archery7 pm AGAPE AA
6:45 pm Young Adults
7 pm Latino Prayer
5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:30 pm EPIK High School
9 am Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and
women
8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service
10:30 am Coffee Connection at Encore2 pm Latino Worship
9:30 am Treehouse Playday
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore
7 pm AGAPE AA
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore
7 pm AGAPE AA
6:45 pm Young Adults
7 pm Latino Prayer
9am Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and
women
EASTER SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection at Encore2 pm Latino Worship
9:30 am Treehouse Playday6 PM DINNER & AMOVIE6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore8 am Archery9 am IF:GATHERING7 pm AGAPE AA
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