YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER

Make plans to attend the Sr High Youth Group Bakeoff Challenge and Mexican Supper on Tuesday, November 8. Supper will be served from 5:30-7 PM. Youth Group members will challenge others from the congregation and community to create a similar item to be judged based on taste and presentation. Those items will be auctioned off beginning at 7:15. Sign up at the table in the Lobby if you are willing to be challenged to a baked item or smoked meat, or if you are interested in being a Judge/Taste Tester! If you have questions, contact Darrel or LaDonna Van Aartsen.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Pack a Christmas shoebox for a child in need around the world. A variety of shoeboxes are available in the Commons. Boxes can also be “packed” online at www.samaritanspurse.org. Shoeboxes need to be returned November 13.   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.

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER

Make plans to attend the Sr High Youth Group Bakeoff Challenge and Mexican Supper on Tuesday, November 8. Supper will be served from 5:30-7 PM. Youth Group members will challenge others from the congregation and community to create a similar item to be judged based on taste and presentation. Those items will be auctioned off beginning at 7:15. Sign up at the table in the Lobby if you are willing to be challenged to a baked item or smoked meat, or if you are interested in being a Judge/Taste Tester! If you have questions, contact Darrel or LaDonna Van Aartsen.

GOSPEL JUBILEE

All are invited to our 12th annual Gospel Jubilee on Sunday, October 30, 3 PM, featuring the Klassens. The Klassens are a family singing group from Worthington who have been singing Southern Gospel music together since 2016. Invite your friends and family! Freewill offering.

PILLOW CLEANING

Save the date and help spread the word: Pillow Cleaning at ARC on Friday, October 28, 7:30 AM-3 PM.

CITY-WIDE FOOD DRIVE

Rock the Edge will be collecting donations of food in the City of Luverne on Sunday, October 9 starting at 3 PM. Please place non-perishable  food items in a bag outside your front door and it will be picked up. Sr High Youth Group will meet in         the Generations parking lot at 2:55 PM to participate with the Food Drive and go out for  pizza afterwards.

CHILDREN’S OFFERING

The October Children’s offering will be supporting the new ministry role of Roman Thiessen at Lost Timber Bible Camp. Roman recently began this new position as full-time Program Director to help maintain and improve this growing ministry.

September’s giving for the Luke Society Kiddie Center in Quezon, Philippines totaled $594.

The Connections Team would like to thank the Consistory for their support in allowing us to host the Connected Families parenting event at the Performing Arts Center in the Luverne High School. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this event possible with a special shout out to the Jr/Sr High youth and sponsors for providing the child care. It was our prayer that those who participated would walk away with practical tools and tips on how to parent their children in a way that connects to their heart and we know that happened! Approximately 180 adults and 80 children participated in this event as well as 6 churches and 13 area businesses who financially supported it! It was truly a community effort and that equals success!

Patio Party

Sunday, September 11  |  11:30 AM

Let’s kick off the new education year with some great food and fellowship!

Grilled Hamburgers and Brats, Baked Beans, Salad, Chips, Dessert, and Beverage

Children’s Games and Bean Bag Tournament will begin after the meal. Register your team at the table in the Lobby. We are also in need of bean bag boards; sign up in the Lobby.

Registration is open for “Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart” a workshop presented by Connected Families!

Parents and grandparents, make plans to attend this special event on  Wednesday evening, September 14 at the Luverne High School. Check-in will begin at 5:00 PM; a meal will be served from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Commons, with the event at 6:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Childcare will be available. This free community event is sponsored by several area churches, para-church organizations, businesses and individuals.  Register by calling 507-283-8600, online at bit.ly/DTCluv.