VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN MAY 4-18
All students age 3 (birthdate prior to 9-1-21) through grade 5 are invited to attend this summer’s Vacation Bible School! Registration is open May 4-18. All attendees and volunteers must register online. We cannot take late registrations or walk-ins, so register today at Vacation Bible School 2025 – American Reformed Church!
FAITH & FAMILY DAY AT THE CANARIES
We are excited to announce that we are selling tickets again this year to the Faith & Family Canaries Baseball Game being held Wednesday, June 4, 6:35 PM. Ticket prices are 2 for $10. Please sign up at the Connections Center and your tickets will be delivered closer to the event.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 2-6 | 8:30AM – NOON
REGISTRATION OPEN MAY 4-18
VBS WORKNIGHT – APRIL 28 AT 7:00 PM
Our next VBS Worknight is Monday, April 28 at 7 PM. Please consider joining us for a night of fun!
DONATIONS
Save your Ketchup/Miracle Whip (or similar; no salad dressing) squeeze bottles! You may drop your clean bottles in the gray VBS donation tote in the office hallway. The decor team needs to borrow several 15″-24″ length pillow plush/3-D fish. If you think you have something, please contact Becky at the church office.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Several adults are needed to help lead a variety of stations. All are easy to lead, have great instructions to follow to make it your own, and all supplies are provided. Contact Becky if interested.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 7 PM as we observe the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer (a few days late). The National Day of Prayer is an invitation to unite in prayer and intercede for America’s leaders and families. The theme for 2025 is “Pour out to the God of Hope and be filled!” from Romans 15:13.
A LIFE SAVED
Make plans to join us on Sunday, May 4, 4 PM as Robin Sertell, a survivor of three saline abortion attempts shares her story of healing and courage. Freewill offering will be received. Help spread the word and invite your family and friends.
MISSION 6:10 WORK PROJECT AT IH
Mission 6:10 is planning a work day at Inspiration Hills on April 11 and 12. They need 10-12 people for a couple of small projects. Contact Travis (507-227-1582) or Amy (507-227-6944) Chapa if you can help.
FACILITY EXPANSION DONATIONS
The Congregation recently approved the plans for facility expansion. Those plans will only proceed when 75% of the $6,800,000 cost has been raised or pledged. Donations can be designated for Expansion and placed in the offering plates, or you can give online at www.arcluverne.org/give or by texting the amount of your donation to 84321 and choosing Facility Expansion. If you would like to set up a recurring monthly donation from your checking or savings account, contact the church office. More fundraising information coming soon.
LANDSCAPING
Spring is just around the corner! The Consistory is looking for groups or individuals that would be interested in doing spring cleanup of the landscaping and help with maintaining our grounds throughout the summer. If interested, sign up at the table in the Lobby or contact Dan Hanenburg at 507-227-2787.
VBS WORK NIGHT | MONDAY, MARCH 24, 7 PM
Calling all creative, non-creative, and basic builders grades 6 – adult. (Sorry, it’s not an evening for children under 5th grade.) The Fellowship Hall will have several stations set up, from basic cutting projects to simple building projects. Come and go as it works with your schedule, and enjoy some fellowship! This is a great opportunity to participate in VBS if you are unable to help during the week.
GATHER 25 REPLAY
Gather 25 was an incredible 25 hours of prayer, worship, repentance, and mobilization of Jesus followers from around the world. If you missed it or want to experience it again, you can watch the full event at https://live.gather25.com. God is moving in the world and you are invited to be part of taking the gospel to everybody everywhere. How would you live if you knew Jesus was coming back in the next 10 years?
