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 The Reformed Quilters made 197 quilts this year—111 bed quilts, 34 kid size quilts and 52 baby blankets.  They were donated to Children’s Inn, Alpha Center, Union Gospel Mission and the Furniture Mission.  Come join us any time.
 

In 2012, the Outreach Committee will continue the Luverne Laundromat Ministry that began in the fall of 2011.
Last November, Marcia Uithoven placed a large basket with a dozen individual take home packets including a children’s bulletin in both English and Spanish, coloring pages, and an activity or treat.  Marcia has now increased this supply to 16 kits weekly, 8 in English and 8 in Spanish.  ARC is acknowledged on the label attached to each kit. 

To further introduce our new pastor, Mike Altena, to the congregation, we quote from the minister’s profile form. 
“Since seminary I have taken a class entitled Practical Spirituality: Leading a Church Toward Spiritual Maturity.  I’ve taken classes in mentoring and coaching as well as attending Dunamis, a study of the Holy Spirit from a Reformed perspective.  I’ve attended a variety of workshops on church revitalization and multiplication and completed an on-line class on leadership development in 2009. 

Congratulations to Jill Bonnema and Jeff Rector who were united in marriage in Minneapolis on December 31.  We pray God’s blessing on them as they begin their new life together!
 

ARC Consistory members met for their monthly meeting on Monday, December 13.  Douangdy Xaysongkham came to make profession of faith and will be publicly received at a later date.  Elders reported that Communion was served to 334 on November 20.  Roger Niessink was elected as Vice President, Warren Sandbulte as Clerk and Jim Jelken as Chairman of Deacons for 2012.  Recommendation was made and approved to purchase additional Bibles for the Worship Center at a cost of $952.  Installation of Pastor Mike Altena will be February 5.  Next Consistory meeting will be Tu

Thank you to the Bake Sale Committee for all their hard work organizing, baking and hosting the bake sale.  Thank you to everyone that made, baked and purchased goodies.  Together we raised $3,387.10.  This money was used to purchase additional round tables and table racks for the Fellowship Hall.  The Bake Sale Committee was Alvina Christoffels, Tony Van Wyhe, Esther Beimers and Marge Baker.  Thank you for all your hard work.
 

Of course the kids, directors, and all the supporting staff did a marvelous job with the Christmas Program.  But, don't take our word for it. Watch for yourself below!

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ of American Reformed Church,
Several months ago I was contacted by your Pastor Search Team with an invitation to send in my profile as a potential candidate to become your next Pastor.  In the months that have followed Vicki and I have had the privilege and honor of, not only becoming acquainted with your search team, but also becoming acquainted with the good work that God is doing among you.  Your search team has worked diligently and thoroughly in discovering God’s will in regards to the next Pastor for your congregation.

THANK YOU  to everyone that contributed to Undy Sunday on November 6 and 13.  Sixty-five packages of socks and underwear were received and donated to the Rock County SHARE program!