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NewsletterNewsletterApril 18, 2018 www.willmarag.org

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all arejustified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:23-24

If you have a birth, wedding or death announcement for our church, or an item of interest to be posted, please letsomeone in the office know and send a picture of them. Call 320-235-2529 or email [email protected].

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Sunday Services9 & 10:45 am 320-235-2529 www.willmarag.org 3821 Abbott Drive

Willmar, MN 56201

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with any household changes so we are able to contact you with information pertaining to you and your family about coming events.

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We are so grateful for your faithful generosity!

We have five ways to give–in the service, throughSecureGive online, mobile app, text-to-give andour kiosks in the lobby. For information on digitalgiving go to www.willmarag.org or pick up a flyerat the Welcome Center or call 320-235-2529.

THE EXTRA TOUCH LIST is available at the Welcome 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.

ITEMS OF CONGRATULATIONS THAT ARENEWSWORTHY can be submitted to the church office by emailing [email protected] or calling the church office at 320-235-2529.

A BIRTHDAY CARD FROM THE CHURCHSTAFF? If you have not received a card but wouldlike to, please email [email protected] or call thechurch office at 320-235-2529 to let us know yourdate of birth.

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GLOCAL: our global & local missions

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MINNEAPOLIS - Tree Top KidsTRIP DATES: August 12th-16th, 2018TRIP LEADER: Pastor BenTRIP MINISTRY: Tree Top KidsTRIP COORDINATOR: Pastor AlyssaTRIP COST: $100/per personTRIP AGE: Any age if parent is on the trip, 15+for those without a parent

MINISTRY: If you have been looking for a missions opportunity but are not ready to leave

the country or are looking for ways to serve as a family, this might be the trip for you. This team will be taking our VBS on the road as we join Tony & Jill Geselle in their ministry called Tree Top Kids. Each team member will have an opportunity for ministry or service: we’ll need a lot of volunteers tohelp put on the VBS, help care for animals on the farm, and a building team to put up fencing and ashelter for the horses.

JOIN: If you would like to join the Tree Top Kids trip, fill out an application from the Welcome Centerand give to Pastor Alyssa or turn it into the church office. Applications are due by June 10th. Money is due by July 22nd.

Tree Top Kids serves children, youth and families in at-risk communities. Tony & Jill have made theirhome in the highest concentration of mobile home communities in the state of Minnesota. Their mission is to help kids grow in 4 key areas of life: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Social. One of the waysthey accomplish their mission is through the Tree Top Farm.

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ROMANIA TRIP: Please pray for Terri Watkins and Crystal Donner while they are in Romania (April 13th - April 23rd). Terri has been going to Romania for years now, teaching women and kidssewing and is now seeing great fruit from seeds planted over the years. Pray that they have a blessed time, filled with fruitful ministry!

MISSIONS

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EQUIP CONFERENCE

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Pastor Bruce Schoeman will be speaking on GPS at the Equip Conference.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS. .

We have Mpact for elementary-aged girls, Royal Rangers forelementary-aged boys,and KidsworldJr. for

preschoolers. Doors open at 6:10 pm.For more information email:[email protected]

CHILDREN’S CORNER PRESCHOOL

Registration is open for the2018/2019 school year.

Email [email protected] or go to our churchwebsite for more information.

There are multiple opportunities to bless Children’s Corner Preschool at The AG Church. If you would like to volunteer or donate items to Children’s Corner,please contact the director, Lynsey Pierce, at: [email protected]

KIDS CAMP

One week at Kids’ Camp is worth 52 Sundaysin the spiritual life of a kid. Send your

2nd-5th graders to Kids’ Camp June 15-18 for an experience they won’t forget.

Visit facebook.com/KidsworldWillmar and look for the Kids’ Camp 2018 Facebook Event

for all the details. You can register online atmnaog.org/kidscamp by clicking the “Online Registration” link. Use code

“KidsworldCamp.” Cash, check, and card payments can be made

at the church office or you can pay online at willmarag.securegive.com

Registration is due May 16th. Cost $216.

KidsworldWANT TO STAY UP-TO-DATE WITHEVERYTHING KIDSWORLD?

Follow us at facebook.com/KidsworldWillmarfor everything that’s going on! You can clickthe follow button and choose “See First” tomake sure you don’t miss our posts in yournews feed.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRYThis new ministry is designed to supportkids with special needs and theirfamilies. Email [email protected] more info about volunteering orbeing a part of this ministry.

TREEHOUSE PLAYDAYS

Join us with your kiddos inKidsworld on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am.The last day for Treehouse Playdaysthis school year will be Tuesday, May15th. It is a great chance to hang outwith other families and let the kids burnoff some energy. Updates and informa-tion can be found at: facebook.com/WillmarAGTreehouse

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

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EPIK YTH SUMMER CAMP

“EPIK exists to be a safe place where every teenagerknows they BELONG, where they DISCOVER theunconditional love of God and EXPERIENCE apersonal, life-changing relationship with God.”

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EPIK YTH WEDNESDAY NIGHTSDoors open at 6:10 pmMiddle School 6:30 pmHigh School 7:30 pm

Young Adul tsYoung Adults is a group of college

students, young professionals and young parents who gather for food,

fellowship, discussion and worship.

Join us on Monday nights, beginning at 6:30 pm at EPIK.

All Young Adults are welcome to stop by on a Monday night or to join us at

one of our monthly events.Questions? Contact Young Adult DirectorManny Flores at [email protected]

Camp Weeks:Middle School: July 16-20Who: Students completing 6th-8th gradeHigh School: July 23-27Who: Students completing 9th-12th Grade

Cost: $240 registration + $10 bus charge= $250

Please make check payable to: Willmar AGRegistration Deadlines: May 23rd, 2018Cost increases to $280+$10 bus charge after deadline.Turn in a copy of your insurance card when you pay.

Turn in your completed registration form to the church office or EPIK guest services bydeadline dates.

Join us after first service on Sunday morningsat Encore. All are welcome.

Church Announcements

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Family Camp • Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 8. Print a registration form athttp://lakegenevacamp.com/familycamp/ andmail it in. Don’t wait as housing fills up quickly. The heartbeat of camp is rooted in the services. We bring you the best speakers for children, teens and adults so everyone has the opportunity to meet with God in remarkable ways throughout the week. Send completed 2018 registration form and payment to LGCC Office, 605 Birch Ave,Alexandria, MN 56308.Speakers are Sam Farina-June 30-July 1;Travis Abrahamson-July 1 am & pm; Allen Griffin-July 2-5; Drs. Paul & Carol Alexander-July 2-6 amand Wayne & Kristi Northup-July 6-8.

FIREARM SAFETY TRAINING

Twice a year our church offers a Minnesota certified firearm safety training for anyone 11 years old and up which exposes them to common principles of hunting safety and the handling of firearms. In our April classes there are a few spots open. Training consists of 6classes. Five of the classes are on Tuesdays andThursdays at 6:30 pm: April 24, 26, May 1, 3, 8,and the sixth class is an offsite field day on Saturday, May 5, from 8 am to noon. You must attend all classes to be certified. If you would like to attend, please call Char at the church office 320-235-2529 to register or for more information.

Discover and fulfill God’s Next Purpose for your life!

• You will live more intentionally with better focus andgreater significance.

• Discover your personality, strengths, abilities, experiences, spiritual gifts and passions.

• Develop your personal mission statement, personal vision/values and margins in your life.

Contact Lois if you are interested in going throughGPS. They have considered Sunday morning or another night if there are enough people interested.Also they are planning a GPS Blitz for May 3-5. If you would like to take a GPS Blitz please let Lois know ifthose dates work for you. For information call eitherLois Kasperson at 320-212-3777 or email:[email protected] or Pastor Bruce Schoeman at320-235-2529 or email: [email protected].

FAMILYROOM

We wanteveryone tohave an incredibleworship experienceand feel thatcoming tochurch every

Sunday is well worth the effort! That’s why we offer aFamily Room and Nursing Moms Room to accommodate very young, hungry or fussy children.These rooms have play areas for the kids along withTV monitors with a live feed of the service so you don’t have to miss a thing! If your child is with you inservice and is becoming too active or fussy – for thecourtesy of those seated around you – we kindly askthat you take advantage of these options.

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Community Events

COMMUNITY PRAYERWe meet at the Willmar Fire Station on Tuesdaysfrom noon to 1 pm. All are welcome. Pray for our

leaders, schools, businesses and community.

BUSINESS PRAYER & FOCUS It is held the first Wednesday of every month

at 7:45 am. On May 2 at 7:45 am we will pray for: I & M Landscaping Nursery Inc. -

2801 30th St. SW, Willmar

BUSINESS CONNECTIONSis held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at The Oaks. There is a

different speaker each month who gives a brieftestimony of how they live out their faith at work. There is no cost to attend, lunch is at your own

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Willmar Area Events

WILLMAR AREA FAITH @ WORK: LEADERCASTMay 4, 2018 8 am–2:30 pm at EPIK “LEAD YOURSELF”

The world is looking for great leaders to follow. In order to become those leaders to the outside, we have to lead ourselves first. We must walk the walk. It’s like the flight attendants tell us -

please remember to wear your own oxygen mask before helping others.

In 2018, Leadercast will be focusing on that very concept. How do you lead yourself effectively? How do you develop your core principles and values so that your leadershp is an outpouring of

your innermost self? And how much more will those who follow you benefit from your leadership when you lead yourself well?

Individual Tickets $95, Gold Sponsor-$900 includes 13 tickets, SIlver Sponsor-$525 includes 7 tickets.

SPEAKERS ARE:Andy Stanley Carey Lohrenz Ian Cron Jim Loehr Michael Hyatt

Tripp Crosby Mae Jemison Catherine Hoke Jen Bricker Joe TorreRegister at www.WillmarAreaFaithAtWork.com

If you are interested in sponsoring this event contact Doug Reese for information at 320-444-6169. Sponsors: Bethesda, Bollig Inc., Compassionate Care, Prinsco, and Walt’s

GOVERNOR’S FISHING OPENER

The Willmar Lakes Area is hosting the 71st Annual Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. They are

looking for volunteers to serve as FishingHosts during the weekend-long event. It willtake place in this area from May 10th-13th.

All area residents with a licensed boat andwho love to fish are encouraged to apply.

Primary responsibilities are simply to havefun, be friendly, and serve as welcoming ambassadors for the Willmar Lakes Area.

For more details, or to apply, call the Willmar Convention and

Visitor’s Bureau at 320-235-3552 visit mngovernorsopener.com

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Willmar Area Events

Thursday, May 3rd – 6:30 to 8:00 amWillmar Conference Center

Speakers: Leo & Clarissa MartinezTickets are $15 and available at: Willmar Area Churches,

Cash Wise, Cub Foods, Walt’s, the Chamber of Commerce, Good News Bookstore or call 320-212-2171

Assisted by WAMA and Willmar Area Faith@Work

36TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Elder Care Transitions

Helping your loved one transition to long-term care.Do you have questions about how to help your parent or spouse transition to along-term care facility? Have you wondered about the financial implications of

that transition? Are you uncertain about the best legal options for decision-making? Would you like to know what to look for in assisted-living options?

Join us on April 29th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Atwater for a paneldiscussion, followed by Q&A with experts from Lutheran Social Services, a representative from Bethesda, and a family member who spent six years as

the primary care-giver for her elderly mother.

April 29thBethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater

2:30 pm Coffee3:00 pm Panel Discussion followed by Q&A

Thank you for praying for the Military who attend our church, are family members of thosewho attend 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 MN AttendeeTyler Gonzalez Army Nat. Guard MN Jesus & Kelly Gonzalez’s son

Jeremy Hillenbrand Air Force Qatar (Jan-July) AttendeeJosh 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 AttendeeAlexander Norling Army Reserve USA Torry & Val Norling’s sonDalton Petersen Army Poland Harold & Sharon Petersen’s grandsonAlphard Reyes Marines Philippines Romeo & Stella Reyes’ sonBenny Rhodes Marines California Aaron & Hannah Rhodes’ brother

Mitchell Schueler Navy Reserve USA AttendeeEli Smith Air Force Reserve MN Torry & Val NorlingNathan Smith Navy Reserve California Torry & Val Norling’s nephew Justin Stocks Navy Florida 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.

Pray for our Military

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8:00 am Men’s Bible Study

7:00 pm AGAPE AA

6:30 pm Choir7:00 pm AGAPE AA


7:00 pm AGAPE AA

8:50 am Doctrine 9 & 10:45 am ServiceON-RAMP after each

morning service10:30 am Coffee Connection2:00 pm Latino Worship

6:30 pm Young Adults6:30 DivorceCare7:00 pm Multi-lingual

Prayer Serviceat Encore

Church Activities Calendar

MOTHERS’S DAY8:50 am Doctrine

Room 214-2169 & 10:45 am Service10:30 AM Forever Familes10:30 am Coffee Connection2:00 pm Latino Worship

9:30 am WM Prayer & Quilting

6:10 pm doors open atEPIK YTH/ Kidsworld

6:30 pm Adult and Kids groups, GPS

6:30 pm EPIK YTH Middle School7:30 pm EPIK YTH High School

12:30 -7:00 pm Red Cross Bloodmobile



9:00 am Ladies Bible Study

6:30 pm Pursuing Revival

6:30 pm Pickleball7:00 pm AGAPE AA








9:00 am Sisters7:00 pm AGAPE AA

WATER BAPTISM8:50 am Doctrine

Room 214-2169 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee

Connection2:00 pm Latino Worship






11:45 am Senior Adult Singles

6:00 pm Children’s Corner Spring Musical6:30 pm Choir7:00 pm AGAPE AA


9:00 am Beehive Respite

7:00 pm AGAPE AA




11:45 am Senior Adult Singles at Perkin’s


8:50 am Doctrine Room 214-216

9 & 10:45 am Service10:30 am Coffee Connection12:30 AG Riders 2:00 pm Latino Worship6:00 pm EPIK Small Groups











9:30 am EPIK 5K Runat Hodapp Field

7 pm AGAPE AA

April/MaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Keith Kerstetter, Lead Pastor ...............................................pastorkeith@willmarag.orgPaul McCullough, Community Outreach [email protected] Schoeman, Encore Pastor..........................................pastorbruce@willmarag.orgMichael McDevitt, Administrative Pastor [email protected] Holtan, Glocal Missions Pastor..................................alyssa@willmarag.orgAaron Rhodes, Youth Pastor.................................................pastoraaron@willmarag.orgJosh Martin, Youth Pastor .....................................................pastorjosh@willmarag.orgBen Markwardt, Kids’ Pastor .................................................pastorben@willmarag.orgClint Carter, Worship Pastor..................................................pastorclint@willmarag.orgManny Flores, Young Adult Director [email protected]

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