JR HIGH YOUTH FUNDRAISER

The Junior High Youth Group is selling t-shirts and sweatshirts to raise funds for future retreats and events. Please see the display in the lobby for samples and other details. There are four designs and several colors to choose from. Prices range from $15-$35. These have been very popular Christmas gifts in the past and will be ready for delivery by December 8. To order, see a junior high student or visit our online store. Leaders will be available by the display in the lobby after the worship service to answer questions or help submit your order. Payment is due at the time of ordering and the ordering deadline is November 17.

CHARCUTERIE BOARD CLASS

Sign up to learn how to create a charcuterie board just in time for your holiday celebrations! You will create a charcuterie board to feed four as an appetizer in this demonstration class. The class will walk you through the art of a board, learn what cheeses to use, how to make certain designs and best of all, how to build it!

Cultivated in Love Charcuterie Board Class will be held Tuesday, December 7 at 7 PM in the Commons. Cost is $60 per person which includes class fee and your appetizer board to take home. Registration is limited and classes fill up quickly. Register at the Connections Center on Sundays or at the Connections Coordinator office during the week, or online.

Deadline to register is Thursday, December 2.

THANKFUL TREE

A life without thanksgiving is a barren life! We want to celebrate and give thanks to God for his faithfulness and blessings to us over the years. To do this, each family member and guest are invited to take a leaf from the “pile”, write thoughtfully what you are thankful for on the leaf and hang it from the tree located in the lobby. Let’s fill the tree as a symbol of our gratitude to God. Use this as a time to reflect on how truly blessed we are!

UNDY SUNDAY

Place donations of new socks and undies (all sizes) in the basket by the mailboxes before December 1. Items will be given to SHARE, a Rock County Christmas distribution program.

MEXICAN SUPPER AND BAKE-OFF

The Sr RCYF Mexican Supper and Bake-off Challenge is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2. A Mexican supper will be served from 5:30 to 7 PM. If you don’t care for Mexican, good old American food  will also be available. The live auction of baked goods will begin promptly at 7 PM; new this year is a smoked meats category. Come support our youth and enjoy a fun night. If you would like to be challenged, please contact Darrel or LaDonna Van Aartsen.

CONGREGATION MEETING

The annual Congregation Meeting will be Monday, November 15 at 7 PM. Two Elders and two Deacons will be elected to serve a three year term from January 2022 through December 2024. Elder Nominees are Dale Bosch, Jim Ouverson, Warren Sandbulte, and Kent Vander Lugt. Deacon Nominees are Matt Buntjer, Jason Fick, Randy Hoogland, and Matt Nath. Absentee ballots are available in the church office.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Yes, it’s that time of year already. We are offering a variety of boxes that are available in the Commons. Boxes can also be “packed” online at www.samaritanspurse.org. Shoeboxes need to be returned November 14. We will also take an offering that day to purchase agricultural items such as oxen, goats, chicks, etc. for families in need through Samaritan’s Purse. Contact Charla Sandbulte at 507-227-1722 with questions.

JOY CLASS

Joy Class is a new Bible study class for adults with developmental disabilities that will begin Sunday, November 7 at 11 AM in the Multipurpose Room. For more information or to sign up for the class, please contact Deb Van Engelenhoven (507-227-4055) or Amy Chapa (507-227-6944).

CHILDREN’S OFFERING

Our September offering of $100 is on its way to help with earthquake relief in Haiti. Thank you for your part in helping our brothers and sisters in Christ in their time of need. October’s offering will be for the ministry of Lost Timber Bible Camp in Chandler. Haven’t ever heard of it? Check out all the very special things happening there, at www.losttimber.org.

PILLOW CLEANING

Save the date! Pillow cleaning at ARC will be Friday, October 29, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM. Contact  Glenda Schomacker at 507-220-3226 if you are willing to help.