3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529www.willmarag.org

July 20, 2017Sunday Services

9 & 10:45 am

Pastor Keith Kerstetter

Senior Pastor

Forever, O Lord, Your wordis settled in heaven.

Your faithfulness continuesthroughout all generations;You established the earth,

and it stands.Psalm 119:89-90

VBS starts next Sunday! Here are someimportant times to know:

4:30 - Supper starts for volunteers and theirfamilies.

5:00 - Volunteer Rally for ALL VOLUNTEERS.5:30 - Doors open for kids check-in and

registration.

If you’re volunteering for VBS, you can pick upa t-shirt today in Meeting Room A afterservice.

REGISTER - It’s forkids age 4 up tostarting 6th grade.You can register yourkids or as a volunteerby clicking the link at willmarag.org/vbs.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

VOLUNTEER - Whether it’s getting ready before, helping during, or cleaning up after, we have a spot for you! Sign up to volunteer using the link on our website or fill out a card the next time you’re at church.

INVITE - We want to reach as many families aspossible with the good news of Jesus. Grab aninvite card at the church Welcome Center or inthe sanctuary pews.

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GLOCAL: our global & local missions

Myanmar: November 2-11, 2017Trip Leader: Pastor Ben Trip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaCost: $2200-2500(contingent on airline ticket)Team Size: 20 maximum

Ministry: Building 2 playgroundsLove on children, Encourage localbelievers.Info packets are available at theWelcome Center. Questions? Email pastoralyssa@willmarag.org

Dominican Republic: January2018–8 daysTrip Leader: Pastor Bruce SchoemanTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Cost: $1495

Ministry: Evangelism with Tom Elie and many national leaders in five different citiesthroughout the Dominican Republic that will build into a national outreach throughout the country.

Tajikistan: March 2018–14 daysTrip Leader: TBAEstimated Cost: $2495

Ministry: This team will spendtime in the villages where theagricultural projects have beenstarted. Portions of the trip will bespent in intercession for spiritual breakthrough in the villages, timewill be spent in the homes ofvillage families and applying specific skills of team members.

Mexico: April 2018–7-10 daysTrip Leader: Teresa LarsenTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Cost: $1495

Ministry: Kid’s Outreach & Ministry

India: Fall 2018Trip Leader: Gary CroweTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Trip Cost: $2000-2500

Ministry: Compassion ministry onthe streets, at the TB hospital and in the slums of India. The team willdo blanket distributions, visit thesick, host a medical camp andminister in the homes of churchmembers to encourage the workGod is doing through them.

Tree Top Kids: August 2018–4 daysTrip Leader: TBA Trip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaTrip Cost: Under $199

Ministry: Kid’s ministry & workprojects

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2018

“EPIK exists to be a safe place whereevery teenager knows they BELONG,

where they DISCOVER theunconditional love of God andEXPERIENCE a personal, life-

changing relationship with God.”

EPIK YOUNG ADULTS! Our young adults meet at 6:30 pm on

Monday at EPIK. All young adults—high school graduates and young professionals—are welcome!

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EPIK and Young Adults

Information and registration forms are available at the Welcome Center

Kidsworld

Sunday Kidsworld and KidsworldJr. services begin at 9 and 10:45 am.

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C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s

It’s for kids age 4 years old and up to starting 6th grade and volunteers age 13 to 99. Register at willmarag.org/vbs

Join us Friday night, August 18 at Willmar AG for a specialevent for young families called Dine Out-Dessert In. If youhave kids, we provide childcare (and dinner for your kids),while you get to go out with your spouse or other couplesfrom church for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice.Afterwards, come back to church for dessert and a time ofcommunity and games together with the other couples.

This event is geared towards families with children under theage of 12, but all are welcome, and you don't need to havekids to attend!

DINE OUT DESSERT IN EVENT Info:

Dinner for kids will be chicken nuggets, veggie straws & mandarin oranges.

Childcare is from 5:30-8:30. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. Register online by August 9th at:https://tinyurl.com/DineoutWAG.

5:30 pm—Drop off kids (if you have them) and head out for dinner (on your own or with friends)7:00 pm—Return to church for dessert and entertainment

8:30 pm—Pick up kids

VBS starts next Sunday! Here are someimportant times to know:

4:30 - Supper starts for volunteers and theirfamilies.

5:00 - Volunteer Rally for ALL VOLUNTEERS.5:30 - Doors open for kids check-in and

registration.

If you’re volunteering for VBS, you can pick upa t-shirt today in Meeting Room A afterservice.

DISCOVER AND FULFILL YOUR LIFE PURPOSE

Discover your personality, strengths, abilities,experiences, spiritual gifts, passions and more.

GPS small groups are forming now. To attend you need to sign up for one of

four orientation classes.GPS ORIENTATION August 6 or 13 at 10:35 amGPS ORIENTATION August 9 or 16 at 6:30 pm

The classes you can choose to attend are:GPS 2-DAY BLITz August 24-25

GPS 8-WEEK SMALL GROUPS beginning onSeptember 10th and 13th

C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s

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2017 AG RIDERS SCHEDULE_____________________________________This is open to anyone who rides a motorcycle. Day trips are planned for various Sundaysweather permitting. Meet in the church parkinglot on the south side of the Encore building(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 davidnelson@kpcoop.com.July 23August 6August 20Sat. Aug 26, Prayer Zone RideSunday, August 27, Richard Baker@Willmar AG. Special MotorcycleEmphasis– Ride to church.

DINNER AND AMOVIE

Thursday, July 27 at 6 pm @ Encore.

“The Ultimate Life”In the movie we saw inMay, Jason received theultimate gift from hisgrandfather. It went far

beyond financial inheritance. The Ultimate Lifefollows the life of Jason’s grandfather frompoverty to wealth. This is how he learned thoselessons he passed on to Jason.

Food is served at 6 pm with the movie to follow.Everyone who wants to attend needs to RSVPby calling Lynn at 320-295-9682. Cost is:$5/person.

A MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU IN THE SANCTUARY

Volunteers are needed to restock ConnectionCards, offering envelopes and variouspromotional material in the pews each week.Hours/ day are flexible between Wednesdaythrough Friday. If you are interested in spendingsome time in the sanctuary praying andministering to the congregation in a tangible way,please contact the church office at 320-235-2529.

Ministry Opportunity

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR

C h u r c h A n n o u n c e m e n t s

Our sympathy and prayers go toDebbie and Steve Johnson andtheir family on the passing ofDebbie’s mother, HarrietFeuchtenberger on July 18. Thefuneral will be held this Saturday,July 22 at Our Redeemer’sLutheran Church in Hancock, MN.Visitation will be this Friday, July21at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmarand one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Items of congratulations that are newsworthy canbe submitted to the church office by calling thechurch phone number 320-235-2529 or email

rose@willmarag.org.

HOSPITAL NOTICES Please call or email thepastoral staff if you or someone in our church ishaving medical issues or is entering the hospital sothat the pastoral staff can contact and pray withthem.

THE EXTRA TOUCH LIST is available at theWelcome Center. It is for those who need an “ExtraTouch” through prayer, card or visitation. Pleasecontact the church office if you or a family memberwould like to be on this list.

Sympathy Notes

New BirthsIt’s a Girl!Olivia MaeBorn: July 11, 2017Parents: Jon & EmilyGrandparents: Deron & Deanna Olson

Just to know that our family and friends are with us,makes the way easier. thank you for the peaceplant. It was very thoughtful.Lisa Kompelien &Family 

(Lisa is Steve Van Hove’s daughter.)

Note of Thanks

It’s a Boy!Gage James Berg

Born: July 16, 2017Parents: Dylan & Dana Berg

Grandparents:Dave & Laura Becker &

Jim & Shelly Berg

It’s a Girl!Emma Videl LopezBorn: July 17, 2017Parents: Jimmy & Elizabeth LopezGrandparents:Freddy & Oralia Luna

It’s a Boy!Jabin Christopher Lester

Born: July 18, 2017Parents: Chris & Sara Lester

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FAITH@WORK COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY PRAYER We meet at the Will-mar Fire Station on Tuesdays

from Noon to 1 pm

PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS, OUR SCHOOLS, OUR BUSINESSES AND OUR COMMUNITY

CHRISTIAN ADOPTION SERVICES, a local non-profit adoption agency licensed in Minnesota and NorthDakota, is seeking applications from prospective adoptive parents. Our next Home Study orientation meet-ing is coming up on Friday, September 15th at Dakota Medical Foundation in Fargo and applications mustbe submitted by Friday, September 8th. Please visit our website or call 701-237-4473 for information or anapplication packet.

SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK

@ ROBBINS ISLAND

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs.FREE Admission/popcorn/popMovie starts @ dusk (9 pm)

Pre-activities start 1 hour before the show (8 pm).

In the event of bad weather it will be held at the City Auditorium.

July 21st–The LEGO BATMAN MOVIEAugust 18th–The SECRET LIFE of PeTs

September 15th–Disneys MoAnASponsored by Walts, Viking Coca Cola, Procolor Graphics, Willmar Lakes Area,

Willmar Rotary, Willmar CER, Cub Foods, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota,

Willmar AG Church, Fiesta Time Party Rentals and Mills Automotive Group.

C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s

KANDIYOHI COUNTY FOOD SHELFANNOUNCES JULY

OPEN YOUR HEART GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless (OYHHH) willmatch donations to Kandiyohi County Food Shelf duringJuly, up to $5,000. The more funds Kandiyohi County FoodShelf raises in July, the larger the matching grant fromOYHHH will be. Please stop by the Food Shelf to drop offyour donation or mail your check to: 624 Pacific Ave SE,Willmar MN, 56201. Thank you for your support to theKandiyohi County Food Shelf.

UNITED WAY’SSTUFF THE BUS

CAMPAIGN.

In 2016, our combined efforts provided over 14,000school supplies to our community’s neediestfamilies. The donated items were shared withfamilies in the following school districts, ACGC,Benson, BOLD, CCS, KMS, CMCS, Litchfield,MACCRAY, NLS, RCW, St. Mary’s Bird Island andWillmar. Your commitment to this campaign helped asignificant number of children be prepared for theirfirst day of school!

The 2017 Stuff the Bus campaign will be droppingbins off beginning July 10 and picking them up theweek of August 14. We encourage everyone to helpStuff the Bus by stuffing the bins. We appreciateyour continued support of this incredible opportunityto help our communities’ families and children.

C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s

Paul & Bonnie Reeb are the parents of Becca Johnson and Liz & Manny Flores

PRAY FOR ALLPEOPLE

Pray much for others;plead for God’s

mercy upon them;give thanks for all He is going to do

for them. Pray in thisway for kings and all others who are in authority over

us, or are in places of high responsibility,so that we can live

in peace and quietness,

spending our time In godly living and thinking much about

the Lord. This is good and

pleases God our Savior,

for He longs for all to be saved and to understand

this truth.

–I Timothy 2:1-4 TLB

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Thank You for praying 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 TX 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 Philippines 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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Church Activit ies Calendar 2017July and August

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8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym@ EPIK

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection10:35 am GPS Orientation2 pm Latino Worship4pm AG Riders6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am Service

10:30 am Coffee Connection

2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders

ON RAMP SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am ServiceCommunion10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship

6:30 pm Young Adults7 pm Prayer Service

at Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study @Encore9:00 am Open Gym @

EPIK

7 pm AGAPE A

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study

11:45 am Senior Adultsat Lynn’s home

7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study6:30 pm GPS

Orientation

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Bible Focus6:30 pm Latino Bible

Study6:30 pm GPS

Orientation

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection10:35 am GPS Orientation2 pm Latino Worship

12:30-7 pm RedCross Bloodmobile6:30 pm Young

Adults7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

6:30 pm Young Adults

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

7 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 pastorkeith@willmarag.orgPaul McCullough, Outreach pastorpaul@willmarag.orgBruce Schoeman, Adult Ministries pastorbruce@willmarag.orgMichael McDevitt, Administrative pastormike@willmarag.orgAlyssa Holtan, Glocal Ministries alyssa@willmarag.org

Aaron Rhodes, Lead Youth pastoraaron@willmarag.orgJosh Martin, Associate Youth pastorjosh@willmarag.orgBen Markwardt, Children’s pastorben@willmarag.orgMark Djerf, Fine Arts pastormark@willmarag.orgEunice Djerf, Fine Arts pastoreunice@willmarag.org

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8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK12 noon Young Adult Event7 pm AGAPE AA

6 pm Dinner and a Movie

7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA offsite

T h e P a s t o r a l S t a f f

Young AdultsLake Day

8 pm Movies inthe Park activitiesThe LEGO BATMAN Moviemovie starts at 9 pm

Middle School Camp

High School Camp

VBS July 30 - August 2

5:30 pm Dine OutDessert In