3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529www.willmarag.org

August 16, 2017Sunday Services9 & 10:45 amPastor Keith KerstetterSenior Pastor

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,

My lips will praise You.So I will bless You as long as I live;I will lift up my hands in Your name.

Psalm 63:3-4

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GLOCAL: our global & local missions

Dominican Republic: January2018–8 daysTrip Leader: Pastor Bruce SchoemanTrip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaEstimated Cost: $1695

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 on the streets, at the TB hospital and in the slums of India. The team will do blanket distributions, visit the sick, host a medical camp and minister in the homes of church members to encourage the work God is doing through them.

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

Ministry: Kid’s ministry & work projects

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“EPIK exists to be a safe place where every teenager knows they BELONG, where they DISCOVER the unconditional love of God and EXPERIENCE

a personal, life-changing relationship with God.”

Kidsworld

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EPIK and Young Adults

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

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHTKidsworld activities will resume Wednesday, September 13th.

EPIK KICK OFF is Wednesday September 6

at 6:10 pm

August 11th. The funeral was Monday, August 14.

Our sympathy andprayers go to the family and riends ofRalph Huisinga whopassed away on August 15, 2017. He isthe father of Thom (Tambrance)Huisinga and brother to Edith Johnson.A reviewal will be held at PetersonBrothers Funeral Home on Friday, August 18 from 5 to 7 pm and one hourprior to the service on Saturday. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 am at Willmar AG.

AG Pastors and Staff, for the floralarrangement you sent for Fran’s sister’s funeral. It is such a blessing tobe a part of a loving and caring church.Thanks so much!! Fran & Rachel Smith and family

Thank you, Family & Friends, for thecards and the well wishes for our 50thWedding Anniversary. Our family trip toColorado was wonderful. God’s creation is amazing!! Blessings, Wall & Gail Ammermann

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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 a Girl!Elin Marjorie RuterParents: Jordan and Kelsey RuterGrandparents: Scott and Jolene SwansonGreat Grandparents: Don & Joann Magnuson

OPEN HOUSE BABY SHOWER for Morgan & Tyler Baumchen will be held on Saturday, August 26 in the Encore Center from 11 am to 1 pm. They are registered at Target and Amazon.

Our Sympathy andPrayers go to Bruce& Lorri Watland onthe passing ofBruce’s mother FernWatland on Friday,

SympathiesCongratulations

Thank You!

Baby Shower

Items of congratulations that are newsworthy can besubmitted to the church office by calling the church

phone number 320-235-2529 or by emailing rose@willmarag.org.

HOSPITAL NOTICES Please call or email thepastoral staff if you or someone in our church is havingmedical issues or is entering the hospital so that thepastoral staff can contact and pray with them.

THE EXTRA TOUCH LIST is available at the WelcomeCenter. It is for those who need an “Extra Touch”through prayer, card or visitation. Please contact thechurch office if you or a family member would like tobe on this list.

_____________________________________2017 AG RIDERS SCHEDULE We

leave at 4 pm sharp. For information contact Dave Nelson at

320-894-9448 or davidnelson@kpcoop.com.

August 20Sat. Aug 26, Prayer Zone RideSunday, August 27, Richard Baker@WillmarAG. Ride your motorcycle to church.September 10September 24October 8October 22

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We are so grateful for your faithfulgenerosity! We have four different platformsto give: online, mobile app, text-to-give andour kiosks in the lobby. For information on

digital giving go to www.willmarag.org or pickup a flyer at the Welcome Center or call the

church office at 320-235-2529.

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

We still have limited openings for thoselooking for a preschool this fall! Moreinfo is available under the “HappeningNow” tab at willmarag.org.

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.

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

GPS 8-WEEK SMALL GROUPS beginningon September 10th and 13th

For more information please contact Lois Kasperson at 320-212-3777.

HAS YOUR ADDRESS, PHONE OR EMAILCHANGED? Please contact the church officewith any household changes we should makeso we are able to contact you as needed withinformation pertaining to you and your familyabout the church or church programs.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SUNDAYS Ushers, Greeters and Senders are

needed, contact Pastor Mike at 320-235-2529 if you are willing to help

in any of these areas.

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FAITH@WORK COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY PRAYERWe meet at the Willmar Fire Station

on Tuesdays from Noon to 1 pm

PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS, OUR SCHOOLS,

OUR BUSINESSESAND OUR COMMUNITY

SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK

@ ROBBINS ISLAND

August 18th–The SECRET LIFE of PeTsSeptember 15th–Disneys MoAnABring your blankets & lawn chairs.

FREE Admission/popcorn/popMovie starts @ dusk (9 pm)Pre-activities start at 8 pm.

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

Sponsored by Walts, Viking Coca Cola, ProcolorGraphics, 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

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.

Mark 11:25

Hope Pregnancy Center invites you to ourAnnual Celebration of Life Event that willbe held at the Willmar Conference Centeron Thursday, September 14th, 2017. KirkWalden, author and national speaker, willbe our presenter. He will bring a uniqueperspective on the ministry of HopePregnancy Center and a bigger picture ofthe powerful impact of pregnancy helpministries across the nation. The SocialHour and Silent Auction will begin at5:30 pm and the dinner & programincluding a live auction will be at 6:30 pm.No tickets are required, but an RSVP isnecessary to reserve your place at a table;call 320-235-7619.

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 2017August/September

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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 @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym@ EPIK

7 pm AGAPE AA

11:45 am Senior Adult Singles at Green Mill

7 pm AGAPE AA

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship4 om AG Ruders6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am ServiceCommunion10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders6 pm EPIK Small Groups

9 & 10:45 am Service

10:30 am Coffee ConnectionAfter 2nd service Choir Picnic atHanson’s2 pm Latino Worship

LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSED

12:30 pm Red CrossBloodmobile6:30 pm Young Adults7:00 pm DivorceCare7 pm Prayer Service

at Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

9 am Ladies Tuesday morningBible study6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival

7 pm AGAPE AA

AG Riders Prayer Zone Ride

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

EPIK7 pm AGAPE AA

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

GPS BLITZ

7 pm AGAPE AAGPS BLITZ

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting6:10 pmEPIK YTH Kick Off

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting6:10 pmEPIK/Kidsworld6:30 pm Adult classes

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

Study

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

6:30 pm Choir resumes

7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Choir

7 pm AGAPE AA5:30 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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8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym @EPIK6 PM Young Adult Bonfire7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA5:15 pm Children’s Corner Preschool Orientation

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

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

5:30 pm EPIK TAILGATING

YOUNG ADULT CAMPING TRIP

5:30 pm Dine OutDessert In