LOVE TO PRAY  Is prayer a discipline or a weapon? If prayer is one of the means that connects my heart to the heart of Father and empowers me to join in God’s mission to bring heaven to earth, then why wouldn’t I love to pray. Beginning September 9, we will embark on an eight week series inspired by Alvin VanderGriend’s 40 day devotional “Love to Pray”. If you or your Life Group would like to grow in your understanding and practice of prayer, sign up at the Narthex table for a copy of “Love To Pray”; a sample copy is available to view.

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP  Women’s Bible study will begin September 11, at both 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM at ARC. Bible Study Fellowship is a place to study the Bible in-depth personally and in community with others. If interested, contact Brenda Winter at 507-227-6282 or brenda@myhrestudio.com.

Kick off a new season of education and activities on Sunday, September 9 with an All Church Picnic and Carnival. After worship, Sunday School will begin followed by a potluck dinner at 11:30 AM, and games for both kids and adults at noon. Bring a main dish and side dish to share and your own tableware! Lemonade, coffee and water will be provided.

The Deacons have organized several service projects in the coming weeks. If you are available to help install a fence on August 18, contact Travis Chapa at 507-227-1582. Contact Brad Van De Berg at 507-227-1801 if you could help with a shingling project on September 1.

The Salad Luncheon fundraiser for Talking Bibles International will be Thursday, August 16, 11 AM—1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Adults – $7; Children under 12 – $3. Sign up at the Narthex table to bring a salad or to help at this event. The Salad Luncheon Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 8, 10 AM if anyone would be willing to join the committee.

August is ARC Food Shelf Month

Rock County churches support the Emergency FoodShelf by donating non-perishable food on a monthly basis.  ARC continues to be responsible for the month of August to contribute food or cash.

You can pick up a grocery bag with a list of needed food items stapled to it on the Narthex table behind the Worship Center, or from the small table near the south entrance.  Monetary gifts may be left at the church office or placed in the offering plate.  Please make checks out to the Rock County Emergency FoodShelf.

Please leave your groceries near the south entrance from where they will be delivered to the United Methodist Church where the FoodShelf operates each Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM.  You are also welcome to leave your groceries at the south entrance of the Methodist Church.

ARC is responsible for serving Home Delivered Meals during the month of September. To volunteer, please choose a date from the calendar at the Narthex table. The meals are picked up at Luverne Senior Dining at 11:30 AM and local delivery usually takes about an hour.

Midweek Meals are in jeopardy. The discipleship team is searching for a person or small groups to take a turn preparing Wednesday night Midweek Meals from September to April. This could be a once a month rotation if we can find 4 teams. Please contact Becky Ossefoort for details. Please share your gifts and talents by organizing a meal once a month.

MARK SCHULTZ CONCERT!

Mark Schultz will be live at ARC on Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at the church office, at WildFlowers Coffee Boutique and at  itickets.com; $20 for Adults, $10 for Students (ages 18 and under). Proceeds will benefit the Luverne Child Guide Program and the Luverne Backpack Program. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

WORSHIP IN THE PARK  Bring your tractor and your Bible to worship at the Luverne City Park on Sunday, July 15. Supper provided by the Pork Producers at 5:00 PM, worship service will begin at 6:00 PM with a message by Pastor Billy Van Camp of Heartcry Ministries. Hayrides and homemade ice cream will follow. Bring your own lawn chair. A love offering will be received to defray expenses.