3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529www.willmarag.org

June 21, 2017

Sunday Services9 & 10:45 am

Pastor Keith Kerstetter

Senior Pastor

For whenever you eat thisbread and drink this cup,you proclaim the Lord’sdeath until He comes.

I Corinthians 11:26

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GLOCAL: our global and local missions

Interested in a short-term Ministry trip? Here’s what’s coming up:

Myanmar: November 2017Dominican Republic: January 2018Tajikistan: March 2018Mexico: April 2018Trip Top Kids (Minneapolis): Summer 2018India: Fall 2018

Watch the church newsletter for upcoming details.

Applications are now being received for the Myanmar trip in November. Grab a packet fromthe Mission’s Wall & contact Pastor Alyssa beforeJuly if you want to join the Myanmar trip to buildplaygrounds and minister to children.

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

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

This year at VBS kids will learn how they were created by Godand wired to follow Him! You can register your kids or as a

volunteer by clicking the links at willmarag.org/vbs.REGISTER - It’s for kids age 4 up to starting 6th grade. INVITE - We want to reach as many families as

possible with the good news of Jesus. Grab an invite card at the church Welcome Center. 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 the next time you’re at church.

WILLMAR FEST PARADE-June 24 to volunteer email kidsworld@willmarag.org.WEDNESDAY NIGHT Kidsworld activities will resume in the fall.

Our Young Adults meet at 6:30 pm on Mondays in EPIK.All young adults are welcome.

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EPIK and Young Adults

Pick up a registration packet at the Welcome Center.

Middle School (6-8 grade) $290.High School (9-12 grade) due now.

Cost is $240. Cost increases to $290

after deadline. Limited scholarships available.

CELEBRATE AMERICASUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017

in our morning services

This year’s speaker will be Chief Warrant Officer 4 James “Tony” Prescott. Tony grew up in Texas and joinedthe Army in 1988 serving as an Airborne Infantry Soldier. After college he gained employment at the UnitedNations in Egypt and Israel where he learned to speakRussian, Arabic and Italian. His primary job was teachingUnited Nations Soldiers and Officers hand-to-hand combattechniques. During his career Tony served as DetachmentCommander, Special Agent in Charge, Senior Staff

Counterintelligence Advisor to the Commanding General, Chief of Operations for Inside Threat at SpecialOperations Command, Counterintelligence Coordinator for Special Operations in Afghanistan and currently assuming the role of Counterintelligence Coordinator for all of Special Forces in Europe. Tonyhas received military awards of Counterintelligence Agent of the Year, 2 Bronze Star Medals, PurpleHeart, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Medal, Army Accommodation Medal and the Joint Military Unit Award. We are looking forward to the inspirational patriotic message from Tony Prescott. We ask you to take advantage of this great opportunity to invite veterans and friends of military families.

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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.June 25July 9July 23August 6August 20

A church value of ours is to move from “consumer” to contributor Christianity.

Come to ON-RAMP THIS  SUNDAY at theend of the morning service you attend.

Join us in the Conference Room. All are welcome.

ON-RAMPJoin a Team!

OPEN HOUSE WEDDING RECEPTION

You are cordially invited to anopen house wedding receptionfor Justin & Molly Krogsrud. Thereception is being held from

from 3-6 pm in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday,June 25th. Justin is the son of Jim & DonnaKrogsrud and Molly is the daughter of Russ &Debbie Kautz of Medford, Oregon. We look forward to seeing you! Jim & Donna Krogsrud

Sat. Aug 26, Prayer Zone RideSunday, August 27, Richard Baker@Willmar AG.Special Motorcycle Emphasis–Ride to church.

BIBLE FOCUS will be going through I, II and IIIJohn starting on July 19. It is an 8-week study.We meet on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm inthe Encore Center. All are welcome to attend.

Graduation Open HousesSaturday, June 24thJessica Moots, 1-5 pm

Robbins Island

THANK YOU Pastoral Staff & Church Family, for your prayers, well wishes, andthe beautiful plant. Your kindness is trulyappreciated. God Bless You. Paul Mensing

THANK YOU for all your prayers while I wasin the St. Cloud hospital. Thank you also forthe beautiful plant. I feel so blessed to havesuch a wonderful church staff and family thathave been there for me all these months.

Pauline Carlson

THANK YOU Pastors, Staff and ChurchFamily for the plant I received after thepassing of my brother Al. Your prayers,thoughts and encouragement mean a lot.

Char Dykstra

THANK YOU dear church family for thebeautiful plant sent to Byron’s Mom whileshe was in the hospital. She is at Rice Therapy now and gaining strength. PastorBruce, we sure felt encouraged by your visitand prayer for Polly. Thank you for your loving care and concern. It means so muchto us at this time. Always in stitches, Terri Watkins for the Watkin’s family.

Estimated Trip Dates: November 2–11, 2017Trip Coordinator: Pastor AlyssaTeam Leader: Pastor BenTrip Cost: $2200-2500 contingent on airline ticketsTeam Size: 20 Maximum

Ministry: The goal of this trip is to build playgrounds nextto local preschools. Team members will have theopportunity to build these playgrounds, love on the chil-dren, and encourage local believers.For more information an application packet can be foundat the Welcome Center. If you have questions contactPastor Alyssa at alyssa@willmarag.org.

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

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

• Coffee and goodies • FellowshipCurrent Series: “Lord, Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late” by James MacDonald

FASTER PASTOR RACE AT KRA Thisyear the “Faster Pastor Race” will be heldon Thursday, July 6th at 6:30 pm at theKandiyohi County Fairgrounds. It is one ofthe featured races of the night. This race isheld annually with area pastors racing

against each other. Representing Willmar AG as a driverof one of the cars will be Pastor Bruce Schoeman andPastor Paul McCullough will be the flagman for this race.Cost is $11 for the event.

VOLUNTEERS ARENEEDED to replaceConnection Cards, offering envelopes

and various promotional material in thepews each week. Hours/day are flexible. Ifyou are interested in spending some timein the sanctuary praying and ministering tothe congregation in a tangible way, pleasecontact the church office at 320-235-2529.

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PRAY FOR ALL PEOPLEI urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in

authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godlinessand holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wantsall people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

–I Timothy 2:1-4

C h u r c h E v e n t s

A New Baby Girl!London Mae HoryzaBorn 6/18/17Bob & Erica Horyza

Congratulations To:Philip & Alli (Hortop) Freiborgwho were united in marriageon Friday, June 16 at TheCottage Farmhouse nearGlencoe, MN. Philip is the sonof Dan & Rhonda Freiborg.

Congratulations To:Mark & Carla (Wiegmann)Taylor who were unitedin marriage on Saturday,June 17 here atWillmar AG. Carla is the daughter ofDale & Mary Wiegmann.

Congratulations To:Josh Peterson who received an HonorableMention in the 2017 West Central Tribune All-Area Baseball Team. Josh is a Junior atKerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg school.

Congratulations To:These students who were named to thespring semester dean’s list with a GPA of3.5 or higher.

RIDGEWATER COLLEGE:Luke Savage, Murdock MNSamantha Grannes, WillmarRahwa Zerabruk Kahsay, WillmarCrystal Kuehl, WillmarCody Lasnetski, WillmarShaula Reyes, WillmarJennifer Sell, WillmarRebecca Paulson, Willmar

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITYNicole Schlegel, Willmar

MSU-MOORHEADJennifer Magnuson, PennockJustin Duininck, Spicer

If names of those from our church are notlisted, please let us know at the churchoffice by calling 320-235-2529.

Items of congratulations that are newsworthycan be submitted to the church office by calling the church phone number listed in theprevious paragraph or emailing rose@willmarag.org.

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FAITH@WORK COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY PRAYERWe meet at the Willmar Fire Station on

Tuesdays from Noon to 1 pmPRAY FOR OUR LEADERS, OUR SCHOOLS, OUR bUSINESSES AND OUR COMMUNITY

SUMMERMOVIES IN THE PARK@ RObbINS ISLAND

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs.FREE Admission/popcorn/pop

Movie starts @ duskPre-activities start 1 hour before

the show (9 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

PeTsSeptember 15th–Disneys MoAnA

Sponsored by Walts, Viking Coca Cola, ProcolorGraphics, Willmar Lakes Area, Willmar Rotary, WillmarCER, 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 SHELF ANNOUNCESJULY OPEN YOUR HEART GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless will proportionallymatch donations to Kandiyohi County Food Shelf during the monthof July, up to $5,000. The more funds Kandiyohi County Food Shelf raises in July, thelarger the matching grant from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and

Homeless will be. In 2016, Minnesota food shelves across the state raised over $1,500,000 with this grantand hope to raise even more this year. To donate please stop by the Food Shelf to drop off your donationor mail your check to: 624 Pacific Ave SE, Willmar MN, 56201.

Thank you for your continued support to the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf-serving those in need in Kandiyohi County.

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 @ Encore9:00 am Open Gym@ EPIK

7 pm AGAPE AA

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

7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders

ON RAMP SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am ServiceCommunion10:30 am Coffee Connection12 noon K-Crew Training2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders

12:30 - 7 pm Red CrossBloodmobile6:30 pm Young Adults7 pm Prayer Service

at Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study @Encore9:00 am Open Gym @ EPIK12 noon Young Adult Event7 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 Latino Bible Study6:30 pm Bible Focus

11:45 am Senior Adultsat Lynn’s home

7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy6:30 pm Bible Focus

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy6:30 pm Bible Focus

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection2 pm Latino Worship6:00 pm EPIK SmallGroups

6:30 pm Young Adults

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

6:30 pm Divorce Care

6:30 pm Young Adults

7 pm Prayer Service @ Encore

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Choir7 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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CELEBRATEAMERICA

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship6 PM EPIK Small Groups

6:30 pm Young Adults

7 pm Prayer Service@ Encore

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

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

INDEPENDENCE DAY!

OFFICE CLOSED

7 pm AGAPE AA

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

8 pm Movies inthe ParkThe LEGGO BATMANMoviemovie starts at 9 pm

5:30 pm Dine Out Desert In

9:30 WM am Prayer & Quilting6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy6:30 pm Bible Focus

Kid’s Camp

Middle School Camp

L .A . D r eam Cen t e r J u l y 10 - 1 6 M i s s i on Tr i p

Guatemala Missions Trip June 15-22