A Tip Night to benefit Cornerstone Prison Church will be Monday, August 28, 5-8 PM at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. We are in need of about 8 people to help with this fundraiser; sign up at the Narthex table if you are willing. Cornerstone is a church inside the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary that seeks to share the changing love of God through Jesus Christ.
A send-off for the Rocky Mountain High Participants will be Friday, July 21 at 7:30 PM; everyone is welcome. Sign up at the Narthex table to be a Prayer Partner for one of the individuals attending. If you would like to donate bottled water, snack mix in individual baggies, and individually wrapped bars for their trip, please bring to the church kitchen by Wednesday, July 19.
LET’S RIDE! Rev up your engines – motorcycles, cars, etc. and let’s go for a ride on Thursday, July 20 to Sibley, IA. Meet in the north parking lot at 6:30 PM. Questions, contact Vince Alfano (308-530-9026).
Some maintenance projects need to be completed around the church including gutters, landscaping, painting, pouring cement, and constructing a utility shed. If you would be willing to help, sign up at the Narthex table or contact Doug Jacobsma.
THANK YOU The Sr. RCYF would like to give a big thank you to everyone who came out and supported us on 50’s Night. We raised approximately $2,500 and the funds are being put towards our upcoming Rocky Mountain High trip in July. We cannot thank everyone enough and could not do it without the support of everyone around us.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 16, 3 PM for a Community Worship Service in conjunction with Luverne’s 150th celebration. ARC will host the event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Rock County Ministerial Association.
RENAISSANCE GROUP (55+) July outing for the Renaissance Group will be the Summer Fundraiser Concert on Friday, July 21, at the Washington Pavilion featuring the Blackwood Brothers. Sign up at the Narthex table by July 10. Meet at ARC at 5:30 PM to share rides. An offering will be taken during the event to pay the Blackwood Brothers, Washington Pavilion, and assist the ministries of the Union Gospel Mission.
Rev up your engines – motorcycles, cars, etc. and let’s ride to Canton to eat on Thursday, June 22. Meet in the ARC north parking lot at 6:30 PM. Questions, contact Vince Alfano.
Students entering grades 6-12 are invited to join “Soul Sauce”, the new name of our summer youth band. We will gather for training and rehearsals on July 5-7, from 8-noon each day. Other rehearsals may be scheduled in support of various concert opportunities. We are looking for singers and instrumentalists who love Jesus passionately! Our current dates include ARC Worship (July 9), Hot Dog Night (July 13), and the 150th celebration worship service (July 16). Text Becky or Cory to sign up!
THANK YOU for all the help during our week at Maker Fun Factory VBS! Whether you helped each day, prayed for us, or donated items or snacks, you are much appreciated! We had 134 children attend this year and are confident the Spirit was at work. Our offering totaled $1,145.47 for Big Buddies of Rock County. Amy Chapa & Michelle Saarloos
