3821 Abbott Drive

Willmar, MN 56201

320-235-2529

www.willmarag.org

May 25, 2016

________Sunday Services9 & 10:45 am

Pastor KeithKerstetter________

Song of Solomon

Chapter 8

Middle School Camp is July 18–22 for those completing 6th-8th grade

High School Camp is July 25–29 for those completing 9th–12th grade

Cost is $225 registration and $10 bus fee = $235Turn in a copy of your

insurance card when you pay.

Register before these dates to avoid the late fee.

Middle School register before Sunday, June 12High School register before Sunday, June 19

Registration cost after these dates is $280.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

KID’S CAMP is June 13-17 (for kids who will have completed 2nd through 5th grade). The cost is $280. Forms can be picked up in Kidsworld or at the Welcome Center.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 6:30 pm. There are classes for kids in Kindergartenthrough 5th grade and KidsworldJr. for kids0 to 4 years old.

The Awards Night is tonight, May 25th.This is also the last night for kids’ clubsuntil next fall.

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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Doors open at 6:10 pm.TONIGHT COMBINED SERVICE

Middle School & High School 7:00 pm

Epik Small Groups Summer ScheduleMiddle School meets at Pastor Josh’s onWednesdaysJune 8 and 22July 6 and 13August 10 and 24

High School meets at Pastor Aaron’s onWednesdaysJune 1, and 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

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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

80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONOPEN HOUSE for Georgiann(Goetzman) Steinkamp on Sunday,May 29th from 2-4 pm at the EncoreCenter.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Alex Harvey,who passed his Electrical Board Testand is now a certified electrician. Alex isthe son of Robyn Harvey and thegrandson of Bev Harvey.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Tim & Lillie(Hankel) Brown who were united inmarriage May 21. Tim is the son of Jeff & Sheryl Brown and Lillie is thedaughter of Scott & Sara Hankel.

This group will continue to meet through thesummer on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.

PURSUING REVIVAL-Fireside RoomThese groups will continue to meet through the

summer on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.BIBLE OVERVIEW-Encore Center

INTERCESSORY PRAYER-Nursing Moms Room

CALLING ALL MEN TO SINGON FATHER’S DAY.

Join us for the men’s choir rehearsal on thefollowing Thursdays, May 26th, June 2nd, 9th and15th at 7:30 pm in the choir room. We will sing onSunday, June 19th, in both morning services. See you Thursday!

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GOTO Gary Bonnema and family on thepassing of his wife, Corrine, on May 16.Corrine is also Wally Ammermann’ssister. The funeral was last Monday,May 23.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FORRuth Crowe will be held on Saturday,May 28, at 10 am here at the church.Ruth is the mother of Gary Croweand sister to Ted Huisinga.

THANK YOU so much for your love and supportthe last few years. We are so grateful to all of youwho came to the house to care for our mother. Weare blessed deeply by you. Thank you also for thefood that was brought and the basket for the visitation. Much love, The Gary Bonnema family

SIXTH GRADE DOCTRINECLASS OF 2016: (front row)Sam Buetow; Carson Richter;Mitchell Heidecker; Eli Anderson;Landon Holmgren (back row)Allison Mattson; Ava Brogren; Katie Noor;Caitlyn Wileman; Anna Kerstetter; Grace Sheets; Ellie McGillivray;

Zoé Howe; Brooke Paulson; with (teacher) Lois Kasperson. not pictured Brynn Grieger, Ethan SchwabTwelve of the 16 students earned a perfect score which included memorizing 19 key Scripture verses andlearning all 16 of our Assembly of God Fundamental Statements of Faith. Congratulations to all!

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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. TimeMay 26 NL Covenant 7:15 pmJune 2 BYEJune 9 Svea Lutheran 6:15 pmJune 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

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DINNER & A MOVIE May 26COMMUNION May 29OFFICE CLOSED May 30GRADUATION SUNDAY June 5AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) June 5HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP TO

L.A. DREAM CENTER June 6–12JR. HIGH MISSION TRIP TO

GREEN BAY June 12–18KID’S CAMP June 13–17HONOR TRL CEREMONY Rangers June 19AG RIDERS (Motorcycles) June 26WORSHIP NIGHT June 26FAMILY CAMP July 1–10L.A. DREAM CTR MISSION TRIP July 5–10MIDDLE 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

Dinner and a Movie “Seven Days in Utopia”

Thursday, May 26 at 6 pm at the Encore Center

Life is never the same once you’ve been to Utopia. Follow the story ofa young golfer set on making the pro-tour, but his first big shot turns

out to be a very public disaster. We can all learn from his experience.

“An inspirational movie about God’s mysterious ways...and howsignificance will always trump success!” Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

Call Lynn to reserve your seat: 320-295-9682

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GOLF FORHOPE

GOLF FOR LIFE

6TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTMonday, June 20th, Tee-Off time

is 1 pm at Eagle Creek Golf CourseHope Pregnancy Center is having it’s 6th Annual

Gold Tournament on Monday, June 20th. Would you be willing to put together a 4 member team

that would want to be a part of this FUN afternoon? Various prizes and a Monsterous traveling trophy

will be awarded to the winning teams!

Registration begins at 11:30 am, Dinner, Auction, and Awards follow the tournament.

For more information contact Bruce Vogel at 320-212-2581 or brucehpc@gmail.com

www.findhopepc.com

Ninja Warrior

June 11 & 12Saulsbury Beach in SpicerGrace Place of Minnesota is

excited to announce the 2nd Annual Ninja Warrior

fundraiser event. An obstaclecourse much like the one seen onNBC’s hit TV show American Ninja

Warrior is coming back to Saulsbury Beach in Spicer!

100% of the proceeds raised from this event will go directly to Grace Place of Minnesota.

Don’t want to compete? Just bringthe family and watch competitors

challenge the obstacle course as well as enjoy food vendors

and other entertainment throughout the weekend.

Becker Market is thrilledto announce its 10th Season Thursday, June 2,2016! We are moving to anew location—the side-walk in front of the down-town Willmar Food Hub atHistoric 313 Fourth St. SW(next to the Barn Theatre).

While at the Becker Market,we can introduce you to the Food Hub which is allabout local growers and producers. The marketseason is every Thursday, June 2nd – September29th. Our hours are from 2 – 6 pm. We hope youwill join us in a festive atmosphere of communityand celebration! Thank you for supporting our

local growers!”

FRANKLIN GRAHAM

2016 DECISIONAMERICA TOURJUNE 16TH AT NOON

AT THE STATE CAPTIALIf you are interested in riding a bus

to this event, please contact Barb Kirtz for bus information and

seating availability at 701-367-8918 orJackie Cain at 420-444-3687.

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 CarolinaHaldon & 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.

May / June 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Office Closed

Memorial Day

6:10 pm Epik & Kidsworld opens6:30 pm Kidsworld AwardsLatino Bible Study, BibleOverview, IntercessoryPrayer7:00 pm EPIK Middle andHigh School combined

6:00 pm High SchoolSmall Group at Pastor Aaron’s6:30 pm Latino BibleStudy, Bible OverviewIntercessory Prayer

9 am Ladies Bible StudyNoon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA7 pm Pickleball men and women

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship

6:00 Dinner & A Movie6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

9:30 WM MissionaryPrayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

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

8 am Men’s BibleStudy @ Encore7 pm AGAPE AA

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

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6:00 pm Middle School Small Group at Pastor Josh’s6:30 pm IntercessoryPrayer, Bible Overview,Latino Bible Study,

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

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

GRADUATION SUNDAY9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection @ Encore2 pm Latino Worship4:00 pm AG Riders

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

11:45 Senior Adult Singles

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm DivorceCare

6:45 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

1-7 pm Bloodmobile6:30 pm DivorceCare6:45 pm Young

Adults7 pm Latino Prayer

High School Mission Trip - June 6-12 - LA Dream CenterH S Mission Trip returns

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

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Sunday, May 22, 2016Steffi Meyering - 2 to 4 pm

Deidras’s Espresso Cafe & Bakery, 309 Lakeland Dr. SE Willmar

Saturday, May 28, 2016Abby Grussing - 10 am to 1 pm

4020 Hwy 7 SW, Montevideo, farm one mile E of Montevideo onthe south side of Hwy 7, SW of John Deere

Trenton Mann - 10 am to 2 pmEPIK CENTER

Jeni Gordon - 1 to 4 pm6975 140th Ave. NE, Spicer, (our home) girl scout camp road

Sunday, May 29, 2016Daniel Johnson - after Commencement at 2 pm - 7 pm

1025 N. Division St., Clara City, (our home)

Friday, June 3, 2016Sam Vreeman - 5 to 8 pm

7101 Hwy 71 NE, Northwest side of Eagle Lake (our home)

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Saturday, June 4, 2016Sarah Smith - 5-8

800 27th Ave. SW, Willmar

Tara Peterson - 2-6 pm5716 60th St. SW, Willmar (Kasperson”s farm)

Sunday, June 5, 2016Eli Nelson - 5 to 8 pm

217 Lakeview Drive, Spicer (our home)

Saturday, June 11, 2016Julia Lundquist - 2 to 5 pm

1504 Hanson Dr. SW, Willmar

Sunday, June 12, 2016Zachary Nordmeyer - 1-4 pm

5801 County Road 8 NE, Kandiyohi (our home)

Saturday, July 16, 2016RyAnn Johnson - 2:30 to 4:30 pm

Jeffers Community Center, 108 E Whited St., Jeffers, MN

Sunday, July 24, 2016Jared Torgerson - 2 to 5 pm548 Oswald Ave., Belgrade

FASTER PASTOR RACEJUNE 2 at the KRA Raceway

Thursday evening, June 2, at the Kandiyohi Co.Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm our own Pastor Bruceand Rev. John T. Conklin, a former Methodistpastor and faithful Willmar AG attender who enjoys dirt track competition at KRA eachThursday during the summer and fall seasons,will compete in the annual KRA Faster PastorRace. You are invited to come out and join theexcitement along with the 6 other featuredstock-car divisions as well. Price at the gate is$11.00 with kids under 12 free.