3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529

www.willmarag.org

November 11, 2015

Sunday Services9 & 10:45 am

Pastor Keith Kerstetter____________

The thief comesonly to steal and kill and

destroy; I havecome that they may have life,

and have it to the full.John 10:10

For God so lovedthe world that

He gave His oneand only Son, thatwhoever believes in Him shall notperish but haveeternal life.John 3:16

KidsworldSunday Kidsworld and KidsworldJr.

services begin at 9 am and 10:45 am.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 6:30 pm thereare classes for kids in Kindergarten through5th grade and KidsworldJr. for kids 0 to 4years old.

Kidsworld TREEHOUSEPlaydays are on Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 9:30 am to 11:30 am. This is a community outreach so all kids and parentsare welcome. Go to Willmar AG Treehouseon Facebook for updates.

EPIK Student Ministries6:10 pm doors open - 9:00 pm doors close

Epik Student Ministries would like to inviteyou to “IT’S JUST A STAGE” Parenting Conference THIS Saturday, November14th from 10 am-3 pm in the EPIK Building. Register online at Epik.us.

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 Mike Brouwer Gary Geer Gregg Hanson Dave Peterson Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland

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PAID CHILDCARE OPPORTUNITYWe are currently accepting applications forpaid childcare staff to work Tuesday mornings during the Women’s Bible Studyand other special events. If you’re interested, please email michelle@willmarag.org.

Operation Christmas Child

Wi l lma r AG Pas to ra 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

OPEN HOUSE BABY SHOWER for Ashley(Collin) Wentzel on Friday, November 20th from 7-9 pm in the Fireside Room. They are registered at Target. All are welcome. Their baby girl is due on December 17, 2015.

OPEN HOUSE BABY SHOWER for ThomasHillenbrand, son of Erik & Lindsey, on Saturday, November 28th at 9:30 am. It will beheld at Mike and Barb Hillenbrand’s home, 4121 45th Ave. SE, Willmar. They are registeredat Target. Please RSVP to 320-894-5823. _______________________________CHURCH VAN DRIVERS ARE NEEDEDSunday mornings our drivers pick up those whodo not drive and bring them to the second service. After the service they will bring themhome in the church van. If you are able to helpwith this ministry two times a year, please contact Shawn Fredeen at 320-894-0357.

THANK YOU!I'm so grateful for the prayer and lovely plantwhen I was in the hospital. Just to let you know Ihad a foot of colon removed, and I am feelingmuch better today. Lord bless all my friends atWillmar AG. Again Thank You. Chuck Baker

THANK YOU!Pastoral staff and church family for your prayers,calls, visit and plant that was sent while I washospitalized following surgery. We are thankfulto the Lord for what He has done, for what He isdoing, and what He is going to do in my recoveryprocess. God is good All the time! Jim Norsten_______________________________COMING EVENTSPARENT CONFERENCE Nov 14TEEN CHALLENGE CONCERT Nov 14WILD GAME FEED Nov 21CHILD DEDICATION Dec 6NIGHT OF MUSIC A Time For Christmas Dec 10-13CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Dec 24

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DISCOVER If youare new to thechurch, or considerthis your churchhome, we stronglyencourage your

participation in these classes. Each pastor takesa turn teaching a founda tional block for theChristian faith. It is also a prerequisite for membership.

Tonight’s topic is: Discover How to Share Your Faith -Pastor Bruce11/18 Discover Your Influence-Pastor Aaron

BOOKS BEHIND BARS Thankyou so much for the 1,800 booksyou have donated for the prisionministry including the 500 new devotional books that will be usedfor Thanksgiving and Christmasgifts. This supply is enoughthrough December. We will needmore in January, so please continue to savethem for us. Books Behind Bars is a ministry toSt. Cloud Penitentiary and the Women’s Prisonin Shakopee.

HOME FRONT CONNECTION is looking forfreezer meals that they can distribute to familieswho have a loved one serving overseas. If youcould help by preparing a meal and dropping itoff at church, please call the church office at 320 235 2529.

PRAIRIE WINDS FALL BAND CONCERTDirector: Brock Duncan Sunday, November 22, 2 pm at WEAC Auditorium, 611 5th Street SWTickets: Adults $8

Students $6Family $22

Come and enjoy the thrilling sound of the PrairieWinds band.

PICKLEBALL FOR LADIES of all ages Come join the fun and learn the game of pickleball on Tuesday’s at noon in the EPIK gym.Bring your tennis shoes. The church providesequipment. Any questions call Pauline Duininck at320-796-2489.

TUESDAY NIGHT PICKLEBALL has resumed atEPIK starting at 7 pm on Tuesday evenings. Thisis for men and women. No equipment is needed,no experience is needed. Bring your friends withfor a night of fun. Questions call Dave Nelson at320-894-9448.

ENCORE MONTHLY TONIGHT! Join us for theBiggest Bonfire since the Chicago Fire in 1871. (Bringchairs) Enjoy S’mores, beverages and talk, talk, talk.Then enjoy popcorn and the movie Evan Almighty atDan & Jennifer Goetzman’s, 5 pm, 11999 62nd St NE,Spicer. Don’t miss it!

THE PRAIRIE ARTS CHORAL of Southwest MNand Gretchen Otness invite you to attend “Contemporary Choral Giants” on Nov. 14th-7:30 pm at Unity CRC in Prinsburg or Nov. 15th-4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer tohear “Old Time Religion” and “We Gather Together” and more. Get tickets at Cashwise orfrom Chorale members. No charge for children or students. For info go to: prairieartschorale.org.

COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY CHRISTMASCONCERT IN LAKEVILLE MN 12/3/15 – 7:00 pmIt is a sold-out crowd but Lynn Huisnga has 6 tickets available. They are $20 each. This groupwill leave at 2 pm in the church van, eat supper atCracker Barrel in Lakeville and proceed to theconcert after supper. They will return to WIllmarafter the concert. The van will be happy to pickpeople up who live in the city of Willmar and bringthem directly home when they return as it will belate. The Collingsworth family received theSinging News Fan Award for “Favorite MixedGroup of the Year.” If you would like to attend andpurchase a ticket call Lynn at 295-9682.

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NEW BABIES BORN THIS PAST WEEK

A Baby BoyFergus "Gus" FitzPeter MiddletonBorn: November 1, 2015Son of: Peter & KristinaMiddletonGrandparents: Theresa Brown, Shane Brown, Rand & Donna Middleton

A Baby GirlEllie Ann KimplingBorn: November 5, 2015Parents: David & Kayla KimplingGrandparents: Dave and Judy SteffenMerlee and Lee Kimpling

A Baby GirlKeira Judith PollockBorn: November 3, 2015Parents: Todd & Stephanie Pollock

Youth For Christ invites you to free pie and coffeewith plenty of belly laughter! This event is part ofthe 2015 Comedy Café Tour featuring Kerri Pomarolli who returns to Willmar by popular demand! Come celebrate the joys of Christmas!Sunday, December 6th, 7 pm at the WillmarEvangelical Free Church. RSVP is required forthis free evening and can be made online atwww.yfcminnesota.com (preferred) or by callingYFC at 320-235-0119.

DINNER AND A MOVIE Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 12

Call Lynn at 295-9682 to reserve a seat. Seating is limited so call soon.

Dinner begins at 6:00 pm.The movie is Alone Yet Not Alone

Seeking religious freedom in America, a devoutChristian family from Germany settles in thepeaceful Pennsylvania colony - only to find themselves caught in the crossfire of the French& Indian War. Following a merciless raid on their settlement, daughters Barbara and Regina areabducted, separated, and then raised by theirDelaware captors in the harsh Ohio wilderness.Faith in the Lord leads them through their darkesthours and back to freedom. THIS IS A TRUESTORY! LOTS OF ACTION AND ADVENTURE!!

Willmar Area Symphonic OrchestraConducted by Dr. Sergey Bogza

Nutcrackera collaboration with Colleen’s School of Dance

& Mannheim SteamrollerChristmas

Sunday, December 6 at 3 pmWillmar Arts Education Center WEAC

611 SW 5th Street, WillmarTickets: Adults $10Students (5-18) $5

Children under 5 freeFamily Pack $25 (2 Adults and unlimited kids)

Purchase tickets at Whitney Music orat the door 30 minutes before the concert.

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 Poers Army AfghanistanDan & Kathy Halldin - family friend Beth Brydon Army ArizonaBob & Ricky Hoyt’s grandson Thomas J. (TJ) Hoyt Air Force MontanaJulie Kalkbrenner & Tom VanTassel’s nephew Nathan Kalkbrenner Air Force KoreaLois & 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 Marines North CarolinaTorry & 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 Afghanistan

If you know of someone who is serving that you would like on this list, contact the church office at 320-235-2529.

November 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik opens6:30 pm Kidsworld,Adult Groups, Latino Bible Study, EPIK Middle School 7:30 pm EPIK High Scho

9 am Ladies Bible S.9:30 am Treehouse Play-dayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer7 pm DivorceCare

9 & 10:45 am Service10 Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship

9 & 10:45 am Service10 Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship

9 & 10:45 am Service10 Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship6 pm Encore Bonfire atGoetzman’s

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer7 pm DivorceCare

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer7 pm DivorceCare

9 am Ladies Bible Stdy9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

9 am Ladies Bible S.9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

9:30 am Treehouse Playday9:30 am Women’s Min-istry Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study9 am JBQ Meet here10 am EPIK Parent Conf.6 pm MN Adult & Teen Challenge Concert7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study1 pm Wings of Hope6 pm Wild Game Feed7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am Treehouse Playday1:30 pm Senior Adults6 pm Dinner & A Movie 6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am Treehouse Playday11:45 am Senior AdultSingles-Golden Palace6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

THANKSGIVING

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