3821 Abbott Drive

Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529

www.willmarag.org

June 15, 2016

________Sunday Services

9 & 10:45 am

Pastor Keith

Kerstetter________

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The father of a righteous child has great joy;

a man who fathers a wise son

rejoices in him.Proverbs 23:24 NIV

Register your child and register as a volunteer for Walk This Way VBS at http://willmarag.org/vbs

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a 4-night, high-energy eventthat kids love. It’s for age 4 through those finishing 5th grade,

with a special area for the 4 and 5 year olds.

During this year’s Walk This Way VBS we will follow the life ofthe Apostle Paul and learn how to walk God’s way. It begins on Sunday, July 24th at 6 pm until 9 pm.

It ends with a Family Night on Wednesday night, July 27th.Each night the doors open at 5:30 pm.

Kids who register online by Sunday, July 10th will receive a free T-shirt!

VACATION BIBLESCHOOL (VBS)

Middle School Camp is July 18–22 completed 6th-8th gradeThe cost is $280.

High School Camp is July 25–29 completed 9th–12th gradeCost is $225 registration and $10 bus fee = $235

High School register before Sunday, June 19 to avoid the late fee.

Registration cost after this date is $280.TURN IN A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD WHEN YOU PAY.

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

Register for Walk This Way online atwww.willmarag.org/vbs.

VBS is scheduled for Sunday, July 24 to

Wednesday July 27. This is for kids from 4 years

old through entering 6thgrade. SEE YA THERE!

EPIK Student Ministries

Willmar AG Board of DeaconsButch Allen Joel Braegelman Mike Brouwer Gary Geer Bob Horyza Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland

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Epik Small Groups Summer Schedule

Middle School students meet at Pastor Josh’s and High School students meet at Pastor Aaron’s on WednesdaysJune 22July 6 and 13August 10 and 24

For small group locations email: pastoraaron@willmarag.org for High School groupspastorjosh@willmarag.org for Middle School groups

OPEN HOUSE WEDDING RECEPTION You are cordially invited to an open house wedding reception for newlyweds, Sam &Amanda Kerstetter, who were married June 4th in Tulsa, OK. A reception is being held from 2-4 pm in the EncoreCenter on Saturday, June 25th. Sam is the son ofPastor Keith & Cindy Kerstetter. Amanda is thedaughter of Dr. Steve & Cindy Nussbaum of Tulsa.We look forward to seeing you! Pastor Keith and Cindy

Congratulations to:Doug & Kim (Robison) Dean who were united in marriageon Saturday, June 4.

A New Baby Girl!River Erin HolzhauerBorn: June 2, 2016Parents:Kaleb & Jenni HolzhauerGrandparents: Yvonne & Mark Zupke

A New Baby Boy!Abraham David WatkinsBorn: June 5, 2016 Parents: Ben & Briana WatkinsGrandparents: Jeff & Lynne Bleess and Byron & Terri Watkins

A New Baby Girl!Kennedy Eileen EastonBorn: June 11, 2016Parents: Andrew & Ashly Easton

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

BIBLE FOCUS (formerlyBible Overview) Starting onJune 22, we will begin anew study of Ruth andEsther, using Chuck Misslervideos in the West Roomof the Encore Center at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays.Heralded for their literaryvalue for centuries, both the

books of Ruth and Esther are filled withintrigue, romance, and action similar to that ofany modern-day screen play. Ruth is veneratedas an elegant love story while Esther is adramatic account of foiled plots and retribution.However, this is not their most rewardingfeature. God’s use of these two faithful andpivotal Old Testament women brings a newunderstanding of His faithfulness and theimportance of our faithful participation. In Ruthexamine the exemplar of the Kinsman-Redeemer and the link between Bethlehem andthe line of David. Discover uniquecraftsmanship of prophetic typology unrivaledanywhere in Scripture. Esther is the only bookin the Bible in which the name of God or otherdivine title does not appear, unless one knowshow and where to look. Everyone is welcome.

A BIG THANK YOU TO the church staff andmy church family for your prayers and for thebeautiful plant. Bonnie Clark

CALLING ALL MEN TO SING IN THE MEN’S CHOIR ON FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 19th.

Join us for the men’s choir rehearsal onThursday, June 16th at 7:30 pm in the choirroom. Ron Huisinga will be directing “AMighty Fortress.” We will sing on Sunday,June 19th, in both morning services. Men, wewill see you tomorrow night in the choirroom!

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RIGHT NOWMEDIA

We’d love for you to check out this resource thatis available for free to our church families. RightNow Media contains Christian kids’ shows, Biblestudies, and resources for your family. If youhaven’t received your free account go towww.willmarag.org and click “Resources.”

rightnow MED IA

Church Softball ScheduleIf you are not coming to play, come to watch andcheer our team to victory! All games are playedon Thursdays on Swanson Field–Yellow.

Date AG vs. TimeJune 16 The Fortress 6:15 pmJune 23 Unity CRC 6:15 pmJune 30 NL Covenant 6:15 pmJuly 7 BYEJuly 14 Svea Lutheran 6:15 pm

C O M I N G E V E N T SHONOR TRL CEREMONY Rangers June 19AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) June 26WORSHIP NIGHT June 26FAMILY CAMP July 1–10CELEBRATE AMERICA July 3L.A. DREAM CTR MISSION TRIP July 5–10AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) July 10MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP July 18–22GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP July 18–24VBS July 24–27HIGH SCHOOL CAMP July 25–29EPIK VALLEY FAIR August 11ESTONIA MISSION TRIP August 19–27SENIOR ADULT RETREAT Sept 9–11MPACT Statewide Campout Sept 23–25

VBS K-CREW WORSHIP BAND

NEEDED: Middle or high school students who already play instruments but would like to grow byplaying in a band setting! VacationBible School is right around the corner (July 24-27), and we are looking for 6-12th grade students to join the K-Crew Worship Band!

WHAT: Four rehearsals/lessons during which we will learn about chord structure, playing with others, and learning the five songs for VBS.

WHEN: Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00.(June 22, 29, July 6, 13).If you’re interested or have more questions, emailPastor Mark at pastormark@willmarag.org.

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

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

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This year’s special speaker is Chaplain (MajorGeneral) Cecil R. Richardson, USAF retired. He isa member of the Assemblies of God. His role was‘to be a pastor to Christians and a chaplain to all.Bring the veteran in your life to this special event!

30 Day Prayer Book For Muslims is

available on the missions wall

in the foyer.

Please pick up aPrayer book and pray for Muslims thru Ramadan

(June 5 - July 5).

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 KuwaitTorry & 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 CarolinaJim & Rose Slagter’s nephew Jacob Johnson Air Force JapanNicole & Adam Stewart’s brother Nate St. Aubin Navy AfghanistanMel & Linda Stocks’ son Justin Stocks Navy Undisclosed

If you know of someone you want on this list who is serving in the military, contact the church office at 320-235-2529.

June 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship4 pm AG Riders6 pm Worship Service

FATHER’S DAY9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Honor Trail Ceremony Royal RangersCoffee Connection @Encore

2 pm Latino Worship

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

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

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

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6:30 pm IntercessoryPrayer, Bible Focus,Latino Bible Study,

6:30 pm IntercessoryPrayer, Bible Focus, Latino Bible Study,

6:30 pm IntercessoryPrayer, Bible Focus, Latino Bible Study,EPIK Small GroupsHigh School @ PastorAaron’sMiddle School @ PastorJosh’s

Noon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

Noon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

11:45 Senior Adult Singles @ Bev Harvey’s

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm DivorceCare

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

6:30 pm DivorceCare

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

CELEBRATE AMERICA9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship6 pm Worship Service

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

6:30 pm IntercessoryPrayer, Bible Focus, Latino Bible Study,

Noon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and

women

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AAINDEPENDENCE

DAY!OFFICE CLOSED

6:45 pm Young Adults

Peru Missions TripJune 25- July 9

P e r u M i s s i o n s Tr i p J u n e 2 5 - J u l y 9

Kids Camp Lake Geneva, Alexandria 13-17Middle School Mission Trip to Green Bay, WI June 12 -18

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GOLF FOR HOPEGOLF FOR LIFE

6th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTMonday, June 20th, Tee-Off 1 pm

at Eagle Creek Golf CourseDo you want to put together a 4-member team for this

FUN afternoon? Various prizes and a monstroustraveling trophy will be awarded to the winning teams!Registration begins at 11:30 am. Dinner, auction, andawards follow the tournament. For more information

contact Bruce Vogel at 320-212-2581 orbrucehpc@gmail.com www.findhopepc.com

FRANKLIN GRAHAM2016 DECISION AMERICA TOUR

JUNE 16th STATE CAPITAL 12 Noon

If you are interested in riding a bus to this event, please contact

Barb Kirtz for bus information and seating availability at 701-367-8918 or Jackie

Cain at 420-444-3687.

THE VIETNAM TRAVELINGMEMORIAL WALL IS

COMING TO WILLMAR

It can be seen at Robbin’s Island Friday

through MondayJuly 1-4

A Special OpeningCeremony will be held

on Friday, July 1, at 7:00 pm.

A Closing Ceremony withRoll Call and TAPS will be

held nightly at 9 pm.

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Benefit for the Family of Madeline Brooke Sanchez

Silent Auction & Free Will Donation

Tuesday, June 21st - 5:30-7:30 PM Willmar Assemblies of God Church

Madeline was a 12-year-old girl from Spicer, MN. She is the daughter of Joel Sanchez and Jessica Quam. Madeline was one of the most joyful little girls you would ever meet. She always had a smile on her face and loved life like no other. Sadly, Madeline was born with Severe Congenital Neutropenia. It is a genetic disease caused by a mutated gene which creates immunodeficiency and results in recurrent infections. Approximately 20 percent of people with severe congenital neutropenia also develop leukemia.

On July 2, 2015 Madeline received her first bone marrow transplant. The first 100 days went great with only a couple minor complications. After that, it was downhill. She suffered multiple complications- hemolytic anemia, hemorrhagic cystitis, CMV, cytopenia, etc. This resulted in 6 hospital admissions and numerous other clinic appointments. By March of 2016 it was determined that Madeline's bone marrow graft was failing, and the only way to treat this was with another bone marrow transplant. This also failed, and she contracted an infection that overtook her body. At the end of May, Madeline went into a coma, and on June 7th, Madeline lost her battle with the disease. Along with their devastating loss, the family is facing the burden of medical bills and funeral costs. We are hoping to alleviate some of this by raising some money through a silent auction and free will donations. We will have refreshments and inflatables

family with support as we take time to celebrate her joyful and beautiful life.