CHILDREN’S BOOK

Alliance of Reformed Churches Resource – Dan Schuch has authored a children’s book entitled “Mommy, What is the Bible?” Developed for readers ages 5-12 and illustrated by 20 individuals from eight states and 12 churches from the Alliance (including our very own Janine Brands), this little book seeks to help your child understand the importance of making the Bible their source of truth and guidance for life. To order a copy for your family, go to the Alliance website at www.arc21.org. A sample copy is on the table in the Lobby.

“THE BRIDGE” FOR YOUNG ADULTS

We are excited to introduce “The Bridge” as a new  group for young adults who are post high school, college students, single adults, or young married couples, approximately 18-30 years of age. Meet on Sunday mornings after worship, 10:50-11:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room beginning September 15. We’ll have time for Bible study and to plan our first outing. Bring your Bibles and come learn what great things God has in store for you during this time of your life. Led by Darrel & LaDonna VanAartsen.

PATIO PARTY

Let’s kick off the new education year and enjoy some great food and fellowship on Sunday, September 8. Lunch provided at 11:30 AM. Stay after the meal for games, treats, inflatables for the children, as well as a Bean Bag Tournament and pickleball for young and old. Head to the Connections Center to register your Bean Bag team, let us know if you have bean bag boards that we could borrow, and to volunteer for a variety of spots where help is needed.

JR HIGH WORD SEARCH

Calling all Jr High Students who have completed grades 6-8. Join Becky for Word Search each Wednesday in August! Dive deeper into Scripture and sharpen your study skills. Bring a Bible and notebook and meet in the Jr High Youth Room from 1-2:30 PM. See you there!

FOOD DRIVE FOR ROCK COUNTY FOOD SHELF

ARC is assigned the month of August to help replenish the Rock County Food Shelf. A flyer is in your church mailbox with a list of suggested items. You may bring donations to the south entrance of the church or drop them at the east door of the Food Shelf, located at 208 W. Maple St., Luverne.

Monetary donations are also welcome and can be brought to the church office or put in the offering plate. If you have an abundance of garden produce that you would like to donate, drop off at the Food Shelf on Thursdays at 12:30 PM.

Thank you in advance for helping fill this need in our community. The Food Shelf is open on Thursdays from 1-3 PM, and also on the first Thursday of the month from 5-6 PM.

ROCK VALLEY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

We are collecting school supplies for Rock Valley Christian and Public Schools. Bring your donations to the boxes in the coat area by August 4. Items will be delivered to Rock Valley and students will have the opportunity to pick out their own supplies. Supply lists are available on the table in the Lobby, but some items have already been purchased in full. If you would like to make a cash donation, bring it to the church office or designate it on your offering envelope. New or gently used library books are also needed.

CHURCH CAMPOUT

Come to our 4th Annual Church Campout scheduled for August 2-4 at the Adrian Municipal Campground. If you have a camper, make reservations by calling the campground office at 507-483-2820 and request one of the reserved spots for American Reformed Church. Camping isn’t your thing? No problem! Bean bag tournament, potluck supper, kickball game, and other fun activities are being planned for Saturday, so save the date and more details will be coming soon. Contact Brooke Van Essen with questions.

WEDDING COORDINATOR POSITION

If you enjoy helping others and are gifted with organization, would you consider becoming ARC’s next Wedding Coordinator? A wedding coordinator assists a couple on their wedding day and   ensures the event progresses according to plan. If you have any interest, contact Mike Altena for more information.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Starts TODAY! Each book you read in the months of June, July, and August will enter you into a summer reading drawing held at the end of each month! When you finish a book from the church library place your name, title, and author on a slip and place in the correct basket for your age. Ages are 0-5, Kindergarten-5th, 6th-12th, and Adult. New books will be featured in the bookshelf in the Commons soon! Happy Reading!

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FOOD PANTRY

Thank you to everyone who participates in the ongoing food drive for the Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry located in the Luverne Laundromat. Each month we have a new food focus that we ask for, this month it is canned fruit. Each family is encouraged to bring ONE can of fruit EACH Sunday (or anytime during the week) and place it in the baskets located by the north and west entrances. With the church education year wrapped up and summer at our doorstep we have already noticed a decline in food donations. In order to be able to continue this community ministry we would encourage everyone to participate. It’s such a simple and impactful way for American Reformed Church to be a blessing to others in our community. Thank you!