MIDDLE GROUND HAITI DONATIONS
Last Sunday, February 8, Kayla Ramond shared about a need to update the electricity system at Middle Ground in Haiti in order to continue caring for children with severe malnutrition. The total estimated cost is $20,000. If you would like to donate to this need, please put your donation in the offering plate this week or next, or bring to the church office. Checks can be made out to ARC; designate for Middle Ground in the memo.
Grades 1-6 will celebrate their next Awards Night for Pioneer Club this Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Worship Center. All are welcome to attend and celebrate what God is doing.
Sunday, January 25, 3:00-5:00 PM at Big Top Tents & Events | Bring your Life Group or if you are interested in seeing what Life Group is all about, come enjoy a time of fellowship, games, and snacks. Questions, contact Travis & Amy Chapa, Youbin & Tianna Lee, Joel & Maggie Vanderburg
CHILI COOK OFF
Join us for the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off next Sunday, January 11 with serving starting at 11:15 AM. Come and taste a variety of chili along with cinnamon rolls and all of your favorite chili toppings. The 8th grade girls Sunday school class is defending their title as 3rd annual chili Cook Off Champs. Come and help decide the Chili Champs for 2026 and enjoy the fun and fellowship! A freewill offering will be taken.
JR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY POSITION
The Consistory is excited to announce that Jessie Sandbulte has been hired as our next Jr High Youth Director. Jessie began her employment on Friday, January 2. We would also like to extend our deep gratitude to Brooke Van Essen for her leadership over the past 1½ years Thank you, Brooke! Please continue to pray for the exciting work God is doing in the lives of our Junior High students.
If you signed up for a church cookbook, please pick them up from the church office. Cookbooks need to be paid for at pickup. If you did not sign up and would still like a cookbook, there are a few extras available. Cost is $25. Proceeds go to the Forward By Faith Facility Expansion Project.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Invite your family and friends to join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service, Wednesday, December 24, 5 PM.
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
ARC is responsible for Home Delivered Meals in January. Please choose a day to volunteer at the table in the Lobby. Meals are picked up at 11:10 AM and local delivery takes about an hour.
TABLE FOR EIGHT
Table for Eight returns in January. Ready to meet new friends, laugh a lot, and eat even more? Groups of eight meet four times over six months, with rotating hosts. You can host in your home or host at a restaurant! Everyone brings a dish, everyone eats well, and everyone leaves with new friends. Couples and individuals are all invited. Sign up today at the Connections Center and grab your seat at the table—literally!
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
Due to other priorities, Brooke Van Essen has resigned her position as the Middle School Youth Director. Therefore, the Consistory is looking to hire someone part-time for approximately 8 hours per week to direct our Middle School Youth Group Ministry. For a job description and more information, stop by the office or check out our website at www.arcluverne.org. Interviews will begin December 15.
