PIONEER CLUB AWARDS NIGHT

The next Awards Night for Pioneer Club will be  this Wednesday, February 14, 7:30 PM in the Worship Center. All are welcome to attend.

PRAYER GATHERING

During 2024 we will be gathering on the first Tuesday night of the month to pray for the Church and for our nation. Please bring your Bibles. I hope to see you at 7 PM, Tuesday, February 6 in the Fellowship Hall. Mike Altena

CHILI COOKOFF CHAMPS

The Connections Team would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the Chili Cook-Off! We want to especially thank those who agreed to provide a chili recipe to be judged. The winner of the 2024 Cook-Off was the Chilly Blessings Team (Curt & Jessie Sandbulte, Nick & Annie Bork, Mike & Vicki Altena). The kid’s choice winner was the   “J Team” (Doug & Erin Jacobsma). Because of your generous donations The Chilly Blessings Team is able to donate $1,300 to Matthew 6 Ministries for Abraham Hernandez who recently had a kidney transplant. The “J Team” is able to donate $200 for camp scholarships to      Inspiration Hills. Thank you for helping foster fellowship and connections in our church family. See you all next year!

Soup Luncheon

Sunday, February 11

Serving right after church until 12:30 PM

Chili, Chicken Noodle, Broccoli Cheese, and Potato soup plus breads, desserts, and drink

Freewill Donation

Funds raised will support the Sr RCYF youth group programming and summer mission trip; a portion of the proceeds will be donated towards feeding the hungry.

Chili Cook-Off

Sunday, January 21, 11:45 AM

Everyone is invited to our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off next Sunday, January 21 with serving starting at approximately 11:45 AM.

We have 6 teams competing for the Chili Champion Title! Come and sample 6 different chili recipes and place your vote for your favorite! We will have Mock Chili (chicken noodle) for those who don’t prefer chili. Sides will include cinnamon rolls, cornbread muffins and crackers.

A freewill offering will be taken and donated  to a local non-profit of the winner’s choice. The winning Team will be announced Sunday during the event. We hope you will come out for some amazing fun and great fellowship!

December is canned meat and stew month! Help bless our community by donating items for the Neighbor To Neighbor Food Pantry. Each family is invited to bring one canned meat item each week and place it in the baskets near the main entrances at ARC. Donations of fresh/frozen meat will also be accepted and will be distributed at the next Washed in Grace on December 21. Contact Vicki Altena to coordinate donations.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Join us for the Children’s Christmas Program next Sunday, December 10, 6 PM in the Worship Center, and hear about “The Real 12 Days of Christmas”. Following the program, all are invited to stay for Christmas goodies and fellowship!

COOKIE HELPERS WANTED

On December 7 starting at 9:30 AM, the Cookie Crew would love help baking and decorating Christmas Cookies for fellowship after the Christmas program and on Sunday mornings during the month of December. Both men and women are welcome to participate. If you are available, please sign up at the Connections Center. Lunch will be provided!

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP

Invite your friends and family and join us this Wednesday, November 22, 7 PM for our Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service. Our Thanksgiving offering will be used to bless missionaries and ministries that we support throughout the year.

Mexican Supper, Challenge and Auction

Tuesday, November 7  

Supper served from 5:30-6:45 PM; freewill donation | Live Auction at 7 PM

What is this night all about? Each member of the Sr High Youth Group challenges someone to make a baked item, smoked meat, or jerky. The two items are judged against each other, and the winning entry gets auctioned off in the live auction and the losing entry is offered on a silent auction. Proceeds go towards the youth’s 2024 Mission Trip. Come for an evening filled with good food, fellowship, and make sure to get a bidding number to join in the fun!