3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201www.willmarag.org

Sunday Services9 & 10:45 am320-235-2529

Your word I have treasured in my heart,That I may not sin against You.

Psalm 119:11

Junior Bible Quiz is Bible memorization and trivia program designedto empower families to have fun

learning God’s Word.

The JBQ “Fact-Pak” consists of over500 questions and answers about Biblefacts, church doctrine, and scripturememorization and is used in competition

as well as family fun at home.

As kids study the Fact-Pak theyhave a chance to compete againstkids from around the state andearn team and individual

awards.For more information about JBQ, join us in Kidsworld on Wednesday, September 20th. at 5:45 pm for a brief info meeting or email kidsworld@willmarag.org.

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GLOCAL: our global & local missions

Dominican Republic: January 2018–8 days

Trip Leader: Pastor Bruce Schoeman

Trip Coordinator: Pastor Alyssa

Estimated Cost: $1695

Ministry: Evangelism with Tom Elie and many national leaders in five different cities

throughout the Dominican Republic that will build into a national outreach

throughout the country.

(For Information on other trips, there will be information packets at the Welcome Center in the foyer.)

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2018

“EPIK exists to be a safe place where every teenager knows theyBELONG, where they DISCOVERthe unconditional love of God and EXPERIENCE a personal, life-changing relationship

with God.”

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EPIK and Young Adults

For information on EPIK activities go to www.EPIK.us

KidsworldSunday Kidsworld and KidsworldJr. services begin

at 9 and 10:45 am.

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Want to stay up-to-date with everything Kidsworld?Follow us at facebook.com/KidsworldWillmar for everything that’s going on! You can even click the follow button and choose “See First” tomake sure you don’t miss our posts in your News Feed.

Wednesday night activities for kids have begun.We have Mpact for elementary aged girls, Royal Rangers for elementary aged boys, and KidsworldJr. for preschoolers. Doors open at 6:10 pm. For more info email kidsworld@willmarag.org.

Junior Bible Quiz is a family program for hiding God’s Word in your heart.In addition to team competition and individual awards, JBQ can be used byfamilies to have fun together. Join us on Wednesday, September 20 at 5:45 pmin the Kidsworld auditorium or emailkidsworld@willmarag.org for more info.

Treehouse PlaydaysIf you’re looking for something fun to do with your little ones thisschool year, then look no further! Starting in October we will beopening our facilities to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from9:30-11:30 am. Follow us at: facebook.com/WillmarAGTreehousefor updates.

Join us Sundays at the Encore Centerfrom 10:30-11:30 am.

• Coffee and goodies • Fellowship Current Series: Clash of Kingdoms

with Ray Vander Laan

Experience the Bible in historical context, as youwalk in the footstepsof the second missionary tour

of the Apostle Paul in Greece—in locations likePhilippi, Thessaloniki, and Delphi.

LIFE LANGUAGES, a 4-week class, 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 funway to improve all of your relationships! It is led by

Randy & Lynn Huisinga on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm in Room B. For info call 320-295-9682.

Parenting is not easy or simple. If you are a parent/sof a soon-to-be-teenager or a teenager, this class isfor you to gather and process parenting challenges. It will be a free-flowing dynamic class of discussion.Let’s work together to bring the Lord’s wisdom andempowerment to our current parenting situations.

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary starting September 13th, led by Dan Nelson.

A verse by verse study through the book of Acts with Dr. Chuck Missler. Led by Lynn Huisinga andKathy Krueger. 6:30 pm Wednesdays at Encore.

Safe-T-Net (Parenting)

The Armor of God Bible Study

Bible Focus

2017 AG RIDERS SCHEDULE. For infocontact Dave Nelson at 320-894-9448

davidnelson@kpcoop.com. Leave @ 4 pm.September 24, October 8, October 22 5

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

It’s a Boy!

It’s a Girl!

DISCOVER AND FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSE FOR

YOUR LIFELearn more about your personality,

strengths, abilities, experiences, spiritualgifts, passions and mission statement.

GPS 8-wEEK SmALL GROUPS beginningWednesday September 27th.

GPS 2-DAY BLITZ September 28-29For more information contact

Lois Kasperson at 320-212-3777 Pastor Bruce at 320-894-2209

pastorbruce@willmarag.org

SEPTEMBER 24

Discover yourLIFE LANGUAGESTM

Quinn Alexia Scharafanow Born: September 5th, 2017Parents: Nick & Rachel Scharafanow

William George Baumchen Born: September 8, 2017Parents: Tyler & MorganBaumchenGrandparents:Gary & Melissa Geer

A BIble study for men and women “The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer. It will be held at Marcy Bonnema’shome 1505 Country Club Drive NE, on Wednesday nights at

6:30 pm. All are welcome.

ChilD Coat DiStribution Wednesday and thursday

october 18 & 198:30 am to 11:45 am and 1:15 pm to 4 pm

at the Salvation army521 SW 4th Street, Willmar

No appointments will be made. First come first-served basis. Every person who

desires to receive a coat will need to bring their IDfor all family members receiving a coat and proof

of residency in Kandiyohi County.Last year 200 individuals did not get

coats because not enough coats were donated.

SW minneSota Women’S event with beth moore at Living Word Lutheran Church

in Marshall, MN, Saturday, September 16 8:30 am to 3:15 pm (doors open at 7:30 am)

Tickets are $13 and available at Treasured Times,HyVee and Living Word Church of Marshall also online at attendstar.com. Cost is $20 at the door.

Price includes simulcast, breakfast and lunch. Invite and bring a friend or two. For more info on

Facebook: Beth Moore Simulcast Marshall, MN orcall 507-337-9673.

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wILLmAR FAITH@wORK BUSINESS

THINK BIG, LIVE BIG!

wHAT: BUSINESS CONNECTIONSwHO: ENTREPRENEUR AND SPEAKER,

RANDY mCPHERSONwHEN: THURSDAY, SEPT. 21ST

11:45 Am AT THE OAKSOver the last 30 years Randy has started andgrown several companies that have generated

billions of dollars in revenue. Randy knows first hand what it takes to start and

grow a company. He likes to say “Nothing significant happens without some pain and

suffering.” Randy has found out that, “Extraordinary things can happen from

ordinary people.” There is no cost to attend,lunch is at your own expense.

business Prayer & focus is held the 1stWednesday of the month beginning at 7:45 am.

On October 4 we meet at New Life Communications (905 Bus. Hwy 71/23.

FAITH@wORK COmmUNITY PRAYERWe meet at the Willmar Fire Station every Tuesday from Noon to 1 pm

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

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

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

Willmar aG Softball teamWinS ChurCh Softball

leaGue

Thank you to everyone that played on the team this year

and thank you to the coaches Levi Hood and

Jeremy Hillenbrand!

Way to go guy’s and gals!

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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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8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

11:45 am SeniorAdult SinglesThe Oaks

6:30 pm Choir

7 pm AGAPE AA

9 & 10:45 am ServiceCommunion

10:30 am Coffee Connection

2 pm Latino Worship6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection10:30 am Forever Famiies

2 pm Latino Worship

9 & 10:45 am ServiceChild Dedication10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am Service

10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders

12:30 pm to 7 pm RedCross Blood Drive6:30 pm Young Adults6:30 pm DivorceCare7:00 pm Multi-lingual

Prayer Serviceat Encore

9 am Ladies Tuesdaymorning Bible study6:30 pm Pursuing Revival6:30 pm Pickleball7 pm AGAPE AA

9 am Ladies Tuesday morning Biblestudy6:30 pm Pursuing Revival6:30 pm Pickleball7 pm AGAPE AA

9 am Ladies Tuesday morning Biblestudy6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study @Encore7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting5:30 JBQ Practice6:10 pm doors open atEPIK/Kidsworld6:30 pm Adult classes

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting5:30 JBQ Practice6:10 pm doors open atEPIK/Kidsworld6:30 pm Adult classes

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting5:45 pm JBQ ParentMeeting6:10 pm doors open atEPIK/Kidsworld6:30 pm Adult classes

See You At The Pole 9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting5:30 JBQ Practice6:10 pm doors open atEPIK/Kidsworld6:30 pm Adult classes

6:30 pm Young Adults6:30 pm DivorceCare7 pm Multi-lingual

Prayer Serviceat Encore

6:30 pm Young Adults6:30 pm DivorceCare7 pm Multi-lingual

Prayer Serviceat Encore

6:30 pm Young Adults6:30 pm DivorceCare7 pm Multi-lingual

Prayer Serviceat Encore

6:30 pm Choir

7 pm AGAPE AA

6 pm Dinner & A Movie6:30 pm Choir

7 pm AGAPE AA

5:30 pm EPIKTailgating Party

5:30 pm EPIKTailgating Party

5:30 pm EPIKTailgating Party

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.orgClint Carter, Interim Worship clint@willmarag.org

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