W I L L M A R A GC H U R C H

Pastor Keith KerstetterDecember 28, 2016

Sunday Services 9 & 10:45 am3821 Abbott Drive, Willmar

320 235 2529www.willmarag.org

January 2017

2017 Classes resumestarting on January, 3

Check out page 3 for a schedule of adult classes you can attend during the week where you can enrich your spiritual life

and enjoy old and new friendships.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful inprayer.

Romans 12:12

Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

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

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Wednesday Night Activities resume on January 4 at 6:30 pm.We have something for all ages from nursery to 5th grade.

_______________________________________________________________________Kidsworld treehouse playdays are now open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 am

For more information visit: facebook.com/willmaragtreehouse

“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.”

EpIk YoUtH SMALL GRoUpSSunday at 6-8pm

The next small group is January 8th, 2017Middle School is at Pastor Josh’s house. High School is at Pastor Aaron’s house.Grab a postcard at the Welcome Center

for more information.

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SpECIAL SpEAkERtHIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st

Pastor Carl & Ms. DeeDeeLindelien have ministered in theAssemblies of God Church forover 30 years. Pastor Carl was

“terminally ill” for over 7 years. He died 8 yearsago and Ms. DeeDee pulled him off Life-Support,after God spoke to her in an “audible voice” fromheaven. God provided a miraculous physicalhealing on Father’s Day of 2014. Like the fourmen, in the Gospel of Mark 2:4, who brought theirparalyzed friend to Jesus to be healed, bring yourfriends and loved ones to be prayed for andministered to by the Holy Spirit, after Pastor Carl &Ms. DeeDee give their “Healing Testimony” of a10-year battle with Sickness, Death & Disease.

tHANk YoU!Emily and I would like to Thank

Everyone for their prayers during theadoption for our twins. Over the past three

and a half years we have seen God’s handprint onthis adoption and have felt your prayers for ourfamily. We can’t say Thank You enough. GodBless each of you! We feel the love of everyoneand the prayers that have come our way and knowwe couldn’t have done this without those prayersand support. Pastor Mike & Emily

CoNGRAtULAtIoNS to:Michael kerstetter,who graduated fromNorth Central University,with a Bachelor ofScience Degree inPastoral Studies. Hisplan is to get hisMaster’s Degree in thefall of 2017. Michael isthe son of Pastor Keith& Cindy Kerstetter.

Sam Murphy, who graduated from Bethel University on December 16th,with Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. His plans include teaching English in China and South Korea before beginning Graduate School in September, 2018. Sam is the son of Bart and Nancy Murphy.

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

foREvER fAMILIESSunday, January 8, in the Conference Room

at 10:30 am. For those touched by adoption orfoster care. For more information

contact Ann Zimmer at 320-220-4789.

NEW CLASS StARtING James by FrancisChan will be led by Steve & BoLynda Massethwill start Sunday, January 15, during secondservice. True faith produces fruit. A faithwithout action and without life change isultimately a dead faith. James writes tobelievers who know suffering, who’ve facedtrials, and who ultimately desire a deeprelationship with God.

DEACoN NoMINAtIoNSThe Nominating Committee would like toinform the members of the Willmar AGChurch of the need to elect two new deaconsat our next Annual Business meeting onMonday, February 27, 2017, at 6:30 pm. Ifyou would like to submit a name forconsideration, contact one of the NominatingCommittee: Butch Allen, Pastor KeithKerstetter, Kathy Krueger, Dave Peterson orBruce Watland by friday, January 27th, 2017.

RESoLUtIoNS foR tHE ANNUALBUSINESS MEEtINGThe Annual Business Meeting will be held onMonday, February 27, 2017, at 6:30 pm. Thebylaws direct that all resolutions be signedand turned in to the Resolutions Committeeat least 45 days prior to the Annual BusinessMeeting. All resolutions need to be turned inby January 13, 2017, to members of theResolutions Committee: Mike Brouwer, GaryGeer, Mike Hauser, Pastor Keith Kerstetter orChris Schlegel.

Monday, February 27, 2017

2017 MEN’S ADvANCEEMpoWERED to LEAD

March 31st - April 1stLake Geneva Christian CenterRegister online at MNAOG.ORGBe strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Eph.6:10

Keynote speaker: Doug Vagle, Waters ChurchWorship: JonCarlos Valez, Emmanuel Christian CenterEmcee: Micah Mac: Cedar Valley ChurchBreakout Session Leaders:

Pastor Aaron Topp, Dr. Allen Tennison, Pastor Mike Haseltine, Pastor Chris Pruett, Pastor Roger Thompson Bill Tibbits, and Pastor Troy Fields

Activities: Volleyball Tournament, Dessert and snacks, Bonfire, After Glow, Late night movie, Geneva JavaEncouraging men to lead with purpose,

passion and power.

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

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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

pERSpECtIvES IN WILLMAR SpRING 2017Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 pm

January 17 through May 2, 2017In the Fireside Room at Willmar AG Church

Perspectives is a course for believers from all walks of life. You will hear from 15 instructors in 15 weeks whereyou will learn how to live strategically for God’s Kingdom

in the Great Commission whether by going, sending, welcoming, mobilizing or in prayer.

The teachings fit into four categories: Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. By the end of

this class, you will find your place in God’s story. Contact Jayme Van Beek 712-441-6430

vanbeekjs@gmail.comCost $245

Willmar AG will cover half of your cost 1/4 upon registration, 1/4 upon completion of course.

The first two class sessions January 17 & 24 areFree if you want to check it out before signing up!

Register at class.perspectives.orgEnter City, Willmar

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 ondigital giving pick up a flyer at the WelcomeCenter, go to our website www.willmarag.orgor call the church office at 320-235-2529.

END of YEAR CoNtRIBUtIoNS Thankyou for your year-end giving! Contributionsyou would like credited to your account for2016 must be received at the church officeby Friday, December 30 before 4 pm. If youare mailing a check it must be postmarkedby December 31, 2016.

fAMILY CAMpRegister online at MNAOG.ORG

June 30 - July 9, 2017Lake Geneva Christian Center

Registration for housing is received by USPS mailstarting January 3, 2017 on a first come first servedbasis. Forms are available online atlakegenevacamp.com. Mail to LGCC, 605 Birch Ave,Alexandria, MN 56308. Speakers: Joe Gordon am & pm July 1-2Dr Allen Tennison am July 3-7Tim Enlow: pm July 3-7Mike & Monare´ Shields: pm of July 7-8, am July 9MN Adult & Teen Challenge Choir: pm June 30

C o m m u n i t y A n n o u n c e m e n t sC o m m u n i t y A n n o u n c e m e n t s

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fAItH@WoRk Business prayer & focus

January 4th for Hope Pregnancy Center, 1520 Mavis Lane, Willmar * 7:45 am to 8:45 amBusiness Connections

January 19th at the Oaks * Nathan Scheele * 11:45 am to 1 pmCoMMUNItY pRAYER

We meet at the Willmar Fire Station on Tuesdays from Noon to 1 pm. All are welcome.pRAY foR oUR LEADERS, oUR SCHooLS,

oUR BUSINESSES oUR CoMMUNItY

voLUNtEER oppoRtUNItY

Willmar Food Shelf needs volunteer drivers to pick up donations at local grocery

stores. Flexible hours.Volunteer needs to have a van

or truck.

Training provided.Mileage reimbursement is

available.

They are also in need of BackRoom Assistants to help

unload the trucks.

For more information pleasestop in or call or email

Denise at 320-235-2641 ordenise@willmarafs.org

please pray 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 fiancéBeth 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 MN

Tyler Gonzalez Army Nat. Guard MN Jesus & Kelly Gonzalez’s sonJosh Hiepler-Rosenow Air Force Minnesota Dorie & Todd Duininck’s nephewThomas J. (TJ) Hoyt Air Force Montana Bob Hoyt’s grandsonJacob Johnson Air Force Japan Jim & Rose Slagter’s nephewJonathan Linden Cadet West Point Ed & Carmen Linden’s grandson

Ray Medina Air Force Lois & Dean Kasperson’s nephewPeter Middleton National Guard Washington DC Brett Nelson Special Forces North Carolina Andrew & Nicole Plowman’s brotherAlexander Norling Army Reserve Kuwait Torry & Val Norling’s sonDalton Petersen Army Georgia Harold & Sharon Petersen’s grandsonAlphard Reyes Marines Boot Camp Romeo & Stella Reyes

Mitchell Schueler Navy Reserve MNNathan 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 CalendarDecember 2016 January 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

NEW YEAR’S EVE8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore7 pm AGAPE AA9 pm Latino New Year’sCelebration

Wednesday ActivitesBegin

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8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study @ Encore9:00 am Sisters Storiesof Grace7 pm AGAPE AA

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm EPIK opens6:30 pm Adult & KidsGroups7:00 pm EPIK CombinedService

9:30 am Treehouse9:30 am Women’s Ministries Prayer & Quilting

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm EPIK opens6:30 pm Adult & KidsGroups6:30 pm EPIK Middle School 7:30 pm EPIK High School

9:30 am Treehouse6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

New Members9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection10:30 am James class starts2 pm Latino Worship

6 pm EPIK Small Groups

NEW YEAR’S DAY9 & 10:45 am ServicePastor Carl & DeeDeeLindelien10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship

COMMUNION9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection10:30 am Forever Families Adop-tion Group2 pm Latino Worship6 pm EPIK Small Groups

6:30 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

1:00 pm Red CrossBloodmobile6:30 pm Young

Adults7 pm Latino Prayer

OFFICE CLOSED

9:00 am Ladies BibleStudy9:30 am Treehouse Noon Ladies Pickleball6 pm Perspectives6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA 7 pm Pickleball

9:00 Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse Noon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA 7 pm Pickleball

9:00 Ladies Bible Study9:30 am Treehouse Noon Ladies Pickleball6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA 7 pm Pickleball

9:30 am Treehouse 11:45 am Senior AdultSingles 6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

8 am Men’s Bible Study@ Encore

7 pm AGAPE AA

5:30 pm JBQ6:10 pm EPIK opens6:30 pm Adult & KidsGroups6:30 pm EPIK Middle School 7:30 pm EPIK High School

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection2 pm Latino Worship

6 pm EPIK Small Groups

6:30 pm Young Adults

7 pm Latino Prayer

9:00 am Ladies BibleStudy9:30 am Treehouse Noon Ladies Pickleball3 pm Perspectives6:30 pm Pursuing Revival7 pm AGAPE AA 7 pm Pickleball

9:30 am Treehouse

6:30 pm Choir7 pm AGAPE AA

7 pm AGAPE AA

Willmar AG Church Board of DeaconsButch Allen Joel Braegelman Mike Brouwer Gary Geer

Bob Horyza Rick Schwindt Gary TerWisscha Bruce Watland

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