3821 Abbott DriveWillmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529 www.willmarag.org

March 9, 2016Sunday Services

9 & 10:45 am

Pastor Ben Markwardt

I will put my Spiritin you and you will

live, and I will settle you in yourown land. Thenyou will know thatI the Lord have

spoken, and I havedone it, declares

the Lord.Ezekiel 37:14

If you would like toorder an Easter flowerin memory, honor orappreciation of a

loved one, fill out anEaster insert found atthe Welcome Centerand return it to thechurch office.

SET YOUR CLOCKS ONE HOURAHEAD ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIMESTARTS THIS SUNDAY,

MARCH 13, 2016.

THE.PINEWOOD

DERBY

Join us at 6 pm on Friday, March 18, for our Annual Pinewood Derby.

Pizza and drinks will be available to purchase as we have fun cheering on our

elementary-aged kids. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 6:30 pm thereare classes for kids in Kindergartenthrough 5th grade and KidsworldJr. forkids 0 to 4 years old.

KID’S CAMP will be held June 13-17 thisyear. Plan now to attend. Forms are avail-able at the Kidsworld Guest Center or onthe website.

Kidsworld TREEHOUSE PLAYDAY is atime for parents to bring their kids to playon Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am.

EPIK Student MinistriesCheck 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 Joel Braegelman Mike Brouwer Gary Geer Bob Horyza Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland

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Doors open at 6:10 pm.Middle School 6:30 pmHigh School 7:30 pm

W i l l m a r A G P a s t o r a 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

THANK YOU TO the pastoral staff & church familyFor the lovely plant that was sent after my surgery.I appreciate your thoughtfulness very much! Venieta LeikvollFor the beautiful plant you sent to our family, forour loss of my beautiful sister Dorothy. Yourthoughts and prayers are such a blessing to ourfamily words cannot express the love we feel fromall of you! thanks again! The Vlaminck’sAll of the prayers for me during my recent surgeryfor an aneurysm. Thanks also for the beautifulpeace plant. I appreciate all your love and kindness. May the Lord bless each one of you.Edith JohnsonFor the many blessings you have given us duringthis difficult time. The blessing of food is still a reminder of what a great church family we have inthis tremendously busy time. Everything has fit to-gether so well, there were no worries or cause forconcern. Dad would have been humbled by thekind gestures and words shown on his behalf.Thank you so much. The family of Don Jacobson

A NEW BABY GIRLSadie Rae SchleusnerParents: Ryan & Shelby SchleusnerGrandparents: Gerry & Vickie RoodaGreat Grandparents: Dave & Sally

Schleusner

CONGRATULATIONS TOLorin & Heidi (Schwindt) Williamsonwho were married on Saturday, March 5 in Springfield, MO.Parents are Rick & Sherri Schwindt.

A HUGE THANK YOUto the Willmar AG familyfor all of the prayers,support, favors and giftswe welcomed and ad-justed to our newest addition, Maxton! Wewould not have made itwithout you and your

generosity in every way possible! You are such ablessing to our family! Pastor Josh & Liz Martin

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

MEN’S ADVANCEMARCH 18-19

LAKE GENEVACHRISTIAN CENTER

If you are planning to gofor the whole weekend

register online atwww.mnaog.org.

If you are wanting to attend Saturday’s eventsfor $40, please contactPastor Mike or sign up at the Welcome Center.

RIGHT NOW MEDIAWe’d love for you tocheck out this resource that is available for free to

our church families. Right Now Media containsChristian kids’ shows, Bible studies, and resources for your family. If you haven’t receivedyour free account you can go to the www.willmarag.org and click “Resources.”

LIFE LANGUAGES® WORKSHOP starts Monday, April 4, at 6:30 pm. It is a proven tool forbuilding a culture of healthy, effective communication based on the gifts of the Fatherlisted in Romans 12. Discover your communication style and how to interact withthose around you. This class is a fun way to im-prove all of your relationships! Contact Lynn formore details at 320-295-9682.

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C O M I N G E V E N T SRED CROSS BLOODMOBILE March 14PINEWOOD DERBY 6 pm March 18MEN’S ADVANCE March 18 & 19FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT March 23GOOD FRIDAY 7 pm Communion March 25EASTER SUNDAY March 27IF:GATHERING April 2EQUIP CONFERENCE April 15-16GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL April 17WORSHIP NIGHT 6 pm April 24HONOR STAR CROWNING May 8CHILD DEDICATION May 15SINGLE MOM’S RETREAT May 20-21ROYAL RANGERS CAMPOUT May 20-22GRADUATION SUNDAY June 5KID’S CAMP June 13–17HONOR TRAIL CEREMONY Rangers June 19FAMILY CAMP July 1–10JUNIOR HIGH CAMP July 18-22VBS July 24–27HIGH SCHOOL CAMP July 25–29SENIOR ADULT RETREAT Sept 9–11MPACT Statewide Campout Sept 23–25

FOREVER FAMILIES is meeting at 10:45 am THISSunday, March 13, in the Conference Room. Sara Barber, a licensed adoption therapist atBethany Christian Services will be our guest. Shewill speak on attachment issues. This will qualifyfor one hour of training that foster families arerequired to accomplish yearly. This group is for all ndividuals whose lives have been touched by adoption or foster care. Our group includes a widerange of ages and experience from those just interested in being a foster or adoptive family, toyoung families, empty nesters, and adult adoptees.We meet together to encourage one another, rejoice together and pray for one another. We would love to have you join us.

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

rightnow MED IA

DISTRICT SENIOR SPRINGLUNCHEON

will be held at Cedar Valley Churchon April 2, starting at Noon.

Cost: is $18.00Music: Jerry & Ginger Dallin –

The SongmastersSpeaker: Ron & LaDon Held –

Directors at Wisconsin/Northern Michigan Sr. Ministries,

he will be presenting his newmonologue: “A Prodigal Father and

His Two Lost Sons”For tickets and for transportationcontact Lynn at 320-295-9682.

BOOTH BROTHERSSome tickets are available for the

concert which will be at Celebration Church in Lakeville, on April 16. It starts at 6:00 pm.

If you want tickets and/or a ride tothe concert, please call LynnHuisinga at 320-295-9682.

The van will stop at Cracker Barrelfor supper before the concert.Each person is responsible for

their own meal.

WILLMAR AREA FAITH @WORK EVENTS

Business Connections at TheOaks on March 17th

at 11:45 am. The speaker is Chris Alle.

Business Prayer & Focus isApril 6, 7:45 am

at Lakeland Broadcasting, 1340 7th Street NW, Willmar.

Community Prayer is heldevery Tuesday at Willmar

Community Christian School Library from noon to 1 pm. All are welcome to come

and pray.

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mission trips 2016Mission Trips For Adults

Sign-up by SUNDAY March 13 at the Welcome Center with a deposit of $150.If you have questions, call the Mission Trips Coordinator

Alyssa Holtan at 320-235-2529.

PERUDates: June 25th-July 9thCost: $1850 Non-refundable $150 deposit due 3/13/16Leaders: Nick & Kristen CastiglioneThis is a trip for the adventurous at heart. Shortlyafter arriving in Peru, we will board a large boat and travel down the Amazon River into the junglesof Peru. Upon arriving at our village destination,we will partner with Peruvian Missionary Jorge tobuild a church where one does not exist (carpen-ter skills not necessary). Those of you with musicskills and a heart for worship can join Nick andKristen as they train teams from surrounding villages to lead worship in their own village.

GUATEMALADates: July 18 - July 24Cost: $1600-1800 Non-refundable $300 deposit due 3/28/16Leader: Manny FloresJust outside of San Lucas, Guatemala, the Casa Shalom orphanage was started in 1986during the Guatemalan civil war to house children orphaned during the conflict. There are100+ children who are newborn to 20 yearsold. It is going to be an amazing week servingin Casa Shalom.

LA DREAM CENTERDates: July 5th-10thCost: $1000 Non-refundable $150 deposit due 3/13/16Leader: Pastor Keith KerstetterThe Dream Center has grown into a phenomenon that now reaches more than thirty thousand people each week through its multiple church services and more than two hundred need-centered ministries. The LA Center has one of the best outreach ministries to the needy in the nation. During our ministry time opportunities might be: playing with neglected and abused kids, handing out food and other items to people experiencing homelessness, assisting in construction projects at The Dream Center and a number of other outreach opportunities.

MISSIONS PLEDGEThere are Missions Pledge cards available on the missions wall/map. Please prayerfully consider yoursupport for our missions program, fill out a card, place it in the offering on Sunday or in the depository

in the foyer. Contact Pastor Alyssa for more information at 320-235-2529.

ESTONIADates: August 19th-27thCost: $2400 Non-refundable $150 deposit due 3/13/16Leader: Pastor Ben MarkwardtThis trip is designed for those with a heart andpassion for Children’s ministry. Because of thegreat strength our church has in children’s ministryand our annual VBS, we have been asked to workalongside the McKinley’s who are Missionaries wesupport in Estonia. The main thrust of our time willbe spent leading the Children’s ministry of theirfamily camp. If you enjoy taking part in our VBSand want to help us take it on the road to Estonia,please join the team!

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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s !

Willmar Community Christian School placed 5th at State. Team members from our churchare: Zeke Bonnema, Will Kneprath, Isaiah Jergenson, Coach Mike McArthur.

Central Minnesota Christian School in Prinsburg is going to State. Tedd and Hank Ahrenholz,who attend Willmar AG church are on this team. Their first game is on

Thursday (tomorrow) for more information on this go to: http://www.cmcschool.org/

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 Powers Army AfghanistanDan & Kathy Halldin - family friend Beth Brydon Army ArizonaBob & Ricky Hoyt’s grandson Thomas J. (TJ) Hoyt Air Force MontanaLois & 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 Navy VirginiaTorry & 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 AfghanistanMel & Linda Stocks’ son Justin Stocks Navy UndisclosedIf you know of someone you want on this list who is serving in the military, contact the church office at 320-235-2529.

March APRIL 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

1 to 7 pm RedCross Bloodmobile

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:30 pm EPIK High School

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:30 pm EPIK High School

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworldopens6:30 pm Kidsworld, EPIKMiddle School, Adultclasses,Latino Bible Study, 7:30 pm EPIK High School

6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworld opens6:30 pm Kidsworld,MOVIE NIGHT Inside-Out7 pm EPIK Middle School,High School Combinedservice

9am Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

9am Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection at Encore2 pm Latino Worship

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME8:50 am 6th Grade Doctrine9 & 10:45 am Service10: 45 am Forever Families10:30 am Coffee Connection at Encore2 pm Latino Worship

9:30 am Treehouse Playday

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am Treehouse Playday

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 am Treehouse Playday11:45 am Senior AdultSingles

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

MEN’S ADVANCE6 pm Pinewood Derby

GOOD FRIDAYSERVICE 7:00 PM

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

9am Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse PlaydayNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

EASTER SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection at Encore2 pm Latino Worship

9:30 am Treehouse Playday6 PM DINNER & AMOVIE6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore9 am IF:GATHERING7 pm AGAPE AA

MEN’S ADVANCE8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore8 am Archery9 am JBQ Meet7 pm AGAPE AA

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