VBS REGISTRATION NIGHT Children age 3 (birth date prior to September 2014) through Grade 5 are encouraged to sign up for Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Commons. We are also in need of many helpers, donations, snacks, etc. Registration and sign up opportunities will be available at the Narthex table following this date. VBS is Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 8:30 AM-Noon and is free to all participants. This year’s theme is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.
All are invited to a free concert by the Triumphant Sound Quartet on Sunday, April 15, 3-5 PM at ARC. Refreshments will follow.
ARC 101 For anyone who might be interested in becoming members at American Reformed Church, Mike will be hosting a conversation on Sunday, April 22, 12 PM. If you have questions about our ministry or are considering becoming partners, please contact Mike Altena at mike@arcluverne.org or 320-226-2646. Pizza and childcare provided.
YEL MOVIE NIGHT Wednesday, April 4, YEL (Grades 7-12) will attend Youth Night at the Palace Theater featuring God’s Not Dead 3: A Light in Darkness. Youth are asked to meet at ARC at 6:30 PM; transportation will be provided to the theater. ARC will cover the cost of admission, pop, and popcorn. Invite a friend! Youth will return to ARC around 9:15 PM and can be picked up here.
JR RCYF Pizza Ranch Fundraiser
Monday, March 19, 5-8 PM
A portion of sales and all tips will benefit the JR RCYF Youth Group’s upcoming missions and activities.
Dine in – Delivery – Carryout
ARC will serve breakfast at The Banquet in Sioux Falls on Monday, March 5. To prepare the meal, 5-6 volunteers are needed at 5:30 AM (leave at 5) and 20-25 volunteers to serve the meal at 6:30 AM (leave at 6). Meet at ARC for rides together. Sign up at the Narthex table. There is no school in Luverne this day so consider serving as a family. Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older to work in the kitchen or pour beverages. Volunteers age 10-12 may wash tables and carry trays for guests.
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER The SR RCYF Youth Group will host a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, February 25, serving 11 AM—1 PM in the Commons. Menu includes pancakes, a variety of toppings, eggs, sausage, milk, juice and a coffee bar. Freewill offering benefits the RCYF 2018 mission trip to Kansas City and ongoing service projects the youth are involved in.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING OFFERING will be received next Sunday, February 4 at the Worship Center doors at the close of the service. The SR RCYF Youth Group will join with other youth around the nation to care for people in their local communities who are hungry and in need. Each dollar received will be used for a Lunch Account Blessing; proceeds will be gifted to students who have negative lunch balances and do not receive assistance.
ARC is planning a mission trip to Houston, Texas the week of February 18-24 to assist with Hurricane Harvey rebuilding efforts. The trip is open to adults with or without construction experience, and high school students accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cost is approximately $300; financial assistance is available if needed. More information and applications are available on the Narthex table. Sign up by February 4; return your application to Cory Grimm or Erin Jacobsma.
MIDWEEK MEAL FUNDRAISER JR RCYF youth group will host a midweek meal fundraiser this Wednesday, January 24, 5:30-6:30 PM serving pulled pork sandwiches, chips, baked beans, fruit salad, and bars. The proceeds will support an upcoming mission opportunity for the students to participate in as a group.
