3821 Abbott Drive Willmar, MN 56201 320-235-2529 www.willmarag.org April 27, 2016 ________ Sunday Services 9 & 10:45 am Pastor Keith Kerstetter ________ Come out, you daughters of Zion, and look at King Solomon wearing the crown, the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, the day his heart rejoiced. Song of Solomon 3:11 EPIK 5K - Water for Kenya If you would like to be a sponsor or be a runner, you can register online at www.epik.us/water. We are looking for 100 runners to raise $100 each. All runners are asked to give a $10 donation to participate. Runners registered before May 2nd will receive a t-shirt.
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3821 Abbott Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-2529
www.willmarag.org
April 27, 2016
________Sunday Services9 & 10:45 am
Pastor KeithKerstetter
________Come out, you
daughters of Zion,and look at King
Solomon wearing thecrown, the crown withwhich his mother
crowned him on theday of his wedding,the day his heart
rejoiced.
Song of Solomon3:11
E P I K 5 K - W a t e r f o r K e n y a
If you would like to be a sponsor or be a runner, you canregister online at www.epik.us/water. We are looking for 100 runners to raise $100 each. All runners are asked to
give a $10 donation to participate. Runners registered before May 2nd will receive a t-shirt.
KID’S CAMP is June 13-17 (for kids who will have completed 2nd through 5th grade). This Sunday, May 1 is the deadline for early registration. The cost will go from $240 to $280 after
that. Forms can be picked up in Kidsworld or at the Welcome Center.
KidsworldSunday Kidsworld and KidsworldJr. services begin at 9 am and 10:45 am.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 6:30 pm. There are classes for kids in Kindergarten through5th grade and KidsworldJr. for kids 0 to 4 years old.
Kidsworld TREEHOUSE PLAYDAYS are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. This is a community outreach so all kids and parents are welcome. Go to Willmar AG Treehouse on Facebook for updates.
EPIK Student Ministries
Check us out on our Social Media:
Facebook.com/epik.us
Twitter.com/epik_dot_us
Instagram: epikdotusIf you want text messages & updates text:epik.ms (for middle school students)epik.hs (for high school students)epik.parent (for parents)to 292929
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
Middle School Camp is July 18-22 for those completing 6th-8th gradeHigh School Camp is July 25-29 for those completing 9th-12th grade
Cost is $225 registration and $10 bus fee = $235.Turn in a copy of your insurance card when you pay.
Register before these dates to avoid the late fee.Middle School register before Sunday, June 12High School register before Sunday, June 19Cost after Registration deadline is $270+$10 = $280.
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.TONIGHT COMBINED SERVICE
Middle School & High School 7:00 pm
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Forms are available at EPIK or the Welcome Centerfor you to fill out and submit information about your graduation by TODAY - Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
C O M I N G E V E N T SAG RIDERS (Motorcycles) May 1EPIK 5 K (Hodapp Field) May 7HONOR STAR CROWNING May 8CHILD DEDICATION May 15FOREVER FAMILIES May 15AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) May 15SINGLE MOM’S RETREAT May 20-21ROYAL RANGERS CAMPOUT May 20-22COMMUNION May 29OFFICE CLOSED May 30GRADUATION SUNDAY June 5AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) June 5KID’S CAMP June 13–17HONOR TRL CEREMONY Rangers June 19AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) June 26FAMILY CAMP July 1–10MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP July 18-22VBS July 24–27HIGH SCHOOL CAMP July 25–29EPIK VALLEY FAIR August 11ESTONIA MISSION TRIP August 19-27SENIOR ADULT RETREAT Sept 9–11MPACT Statewide Campout Sept 23–25
OPEN HOUSE BRIDALSHOWER For AmandaNussbaum, bride-elect of SamKerstetter will be held onSaturday, May 14 at 9:30 am atthe Encore Center. Sam is the sonof Pastor Keith & Cindy Kerstetter.They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Targetand Pottery Barn.
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CHILD DEDICATION will be held on Sunday, May 15, in the morning services. If you wouldlike your child dedicated to the Lord, contactthe church office at 320-235-2529 by Tuesday,May 10.
FOREVER FAMILIES is meeting Sunday, May 15, at 10:45 am, in the Conference Room. All families whose lives have been touched by adoption or foster care are invited.
PERMIT TO CARRY CLASS We are having aPermit to Carry class on April 30th. We will bemeeting here at Church at 8:30 am and will return to church around 3 pm. The cost is $99 and includes snacks, shooting range and class. If you are interested in this class please contact Craig Baker at 320-905-4136 or Pastor MikeMcDevitt at the church office 320-235-2529.
OUR SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERSGO TO: The family and friends ofRev. Marlin Kallevig of Arden Hills,MN. He passed away on ThursdayApril 21, 2016. He is a brother-in-lawto Ralph Huisinga. Sibllings ofMarlin’s who attended our church areFern & Judd Eckblad, Alice Huisingaand Eunice & David Huisinga.OUR SYMPATHIES ANDPRAYERS GO TO: The family ofmissionary, Jim Byh, who passedaway unexpectedly on Friday. Jimand his wife, Kristi, served in Africafor nearly 30 years.
SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEEDED Are youinterested in playing softball this year? We will beplaying on Thursday nights and would like to knowwho is interested. Please sign up at the WelcomeCenter or by emailing [email protected] by calling the church office at 320-235-2529.The deadline to sign up is May 2nd.
W i l l m a r A G P a s t o r a l S t a f fKeith Kerstetter, Senior Pastor.....................................pastorkeith@willmarag.orgPaul McCullough, Outreach Pastor..............................pastorpaul@willmarag.orgBruce Schoeman, Adult Ministries Pastor [email protected] McDevitt, Administrative Pastor [email protected] Holtan, Glocal Ministries Pastor [email protected] Rhodes, Lead Youth Pastor...............................pastoraaron@willmarag.orgJosh Martin, Associate Youth [email protected] Markwardt, Children’s Pastor................................pastorben@willmarag.orgMark Djerf, Fine Arts Pastor .........................................pastormark@willmarag.orgEunice Djerf, Fine Arts Pastor [email protected]
WILLMAR AREA FAITH @ WORK EVENTS
Business Prayer & Focus is May 4, 7:45 to 8:45 am at Truck Transport, Inc.
3475 County Rd 15 SW, Willmar.
Business Connections at The Oaks on May 19th,
11:45 am to 1:00 pm The speakers are Jay TeBrake
& Travis Bonnema.
Community Prayer is held every Tuesday atWillmar Community Christian School Library
from noon to 1 pm.All are welcome to come and pray.
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Dr. Sergey Bogza
An Afternoon at the Opera Overtures, Arias, DuetsSunday, May 8 at 3 pm
Featuring Young Artist Winner Abigail Goetzman
daughter of Dan & Jennifer Goetzmanat the Willmar Arts Education Center,
611 SW 5th Street, WillmarPurchase tickets at Whitney Music – 320-214-9433a limited amount of tickets are available at the door
30 minutes before the concert.Adults – 10, Students (5-18) – $5,
Children under 5 – Free, Family Pack – $25(2 adults and unlimited children)
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C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t sRIGHT NOW
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Join single moms from across Minnesota for a weekend of relaxation, refreshing, and fun as you are encouraged to “Dare to Dream” about the plans God has for your life!
Go to: http://mnbtg.org/retreat/ to register or for more information.
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Heartland Community Action’s
Party for a Purpose Annual FundraiserFriday, May 20, 7 to 9 pm
Willmar Conference Center
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the doorRaffle tickets: $25 each
FirefighterSundayMay 15
This is a time to celebrate and honorall those who serve as volunteerfirefighters.
Willmar AG will be honoring all areafirefighters during our morningservices. If you are a firefighter orknow someone who is, please join usat 9:00 or 10:45 am. You are alsoasked to wear your uniform that day.
If you are a firefighter who attendsWillmar AG, please indicate that onyour Connection Card so we have forfuture reference. Thank you.
A BENEFIT EVENT FOR JENNA REYNOLDSSaturday May 14, 2016
7 am to 12 noonKandiyohi Civic Center
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFASTSilent Auction & Live Auction
In March, Jenna was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She had surgery on March 10. A week later pathology
came back that it was cancer. Jenna started protonradiation at Mayo in Rochester on April 4 and will
continue for 6 to 7 weeks. These treatments keep heraway from family, friends and school. Jenna is a 5thgrade student at Roosevelt Elementary in Willmar.
Her parents are Troy & Brenda Reynolds, brother Taggert, and twin sister Jorja.
Her grandparents are Darrell and Mary Fostervold and Larry Reynolds and Ione Reynolds.
Come to the pancake and sausage breakfast and stay forthe auctions. They would greatly appreciate your help bymaking a contribution to this benefit, either by product,
service, or financial gift. Monetary donations may be sent to: Jenna Reynolds Benefit Fund
c/o Harvest Bank321 Pacific Avenue
Kandiyohi, MN 56251
If you have questions contact KimRosendahl 320-212-3456or Dawn Fostervold320-220-1823
MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
THURSDAY, MAY 5 AT 6:30 am at the Willmar Conference Center
Take Heart...He Has overcome!Featured speaker Susan Graves–
wife of the late Bill GravesThe last day to purchase tickets is
THIS Sunday. Cost is $15 per personand you can get them at the
Welcome Center.
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RELAY FOR LIFEAmerican Cancer Society
Purple is the color representing cancer survivors. We are hoping to unite the area in prayer by pausing tocelebrate and remember those who lived with cancer and give thanks for their strength and courage.
RELAY FOR LIFE OF KANDIYOHI COUNTYWillmar Middle School Track
Friday, July 22 • 5 pm to midnightSurvivor Lap Approximately 8:15 pm
RFL have luminaries available for a suggested donation of $10 to the American Cancer Society. These luminaries can be decorated and brought to the track as we celebrate, remember and fight back against
cancer on July 22, 2016.RELAY TEAMS
We are looking for individuals and Relay teams to get involved. Would you and friends from your churchlike to be involved in a relay team? For information contact Michelle Dalle at:
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 CarolinaHaldon & 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.
April / May 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6:30 pm DivorceCare
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, 7:00 pm EPIK High School
6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:00 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
MW - David Millsaps8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders Motorcycle
9:30 am Treehouse Playday
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
9:30 WM MissionaryPrayer & Quilting9:30 am Treehouse Playday
6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore7 pm AGAPE AA
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:30 am EPIK 5K Run forwater @ Hodapp Field7 pm AGAPE AA
1 to 7 pm Bloodmobile6:30 pm DivorceCare
6:45 pm Young Adults
7 pm Latino Prayer
6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:00 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
MOTHER’S DAYMPACT Crowning8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ 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
6:30 pm DivorceCare
6:45 pm Young Adults
7 pm Latino Prayer
6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:00 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
CHILD DEDICATIONFIREFIGHTER SUNDAY8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders Motorcycle
9:30 am Treehouse Playday11:45 am Senior Adult Singles6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA
8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore7 pm AGAPE AA
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Single Moms Retreat in AlexandriaRoyal Ranger Campout (2nd-5th Grade)
