SPAGHETTI SUPPER, BAKE-OFF & AUCTION  SR RCYF Youth Group will host their annual Spaghetti Supper, Bake-off, and Auction on Tuesday, November 8.  Supper served from 6-7:15 PM for a freewill donation followed by an auction of baked items.

FALL CLEANUP  The SR RCYF youth group will be raking leaves for those who are unable to rake on Saturday, November 5.  Please sign up at the Narthex table.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING   The ARC annual congregational meeting will be Monday, November 14 at 7 PM including election of new officers.  Nominees for Elder are Merlin Cleveringa, Jim Jelken, Gordon Mulder, and Willis Sandbulte.  Nominees for Deacon are AJ Brands, Travis Chapa, Randy Hoogland, and Codie Zeutenhorst.  Absentee ballots are available in the church office.

RENAISSANCE GROUP (55+)  October outing will be a tour of the Bishop Dudley House in Sioux Falls.  Meet at ARC at 12:45 PM on Thursday, October 27.  Sign up at the Narthex table.

GOSPEL JUBILEE  All are invited to ARC’s 6th Annual Gospel Jubilee on Sunday, October 30. The Benson Family will perform at 3 PM, Masters Voice Quartet at 4 PM, followed by a meal at 5 PM for $5.  The Garms Family will perform at 6 PM.  Freewill offering will be taken during both performances.

Rebecca Circle will host the annual pillow cleaning service on Friday, October 28, 7:00 AM-4 PM at ARC, use south entry.  Have your pillows cleaned, deodorized, sanitized, and encased in new ticking, and returned the same day.  All proceeds will go to Missions.

LADIES NIGHT OUT  will be Thursday, October 6, 6 PM at the Luverne Pizza Ranch for all single, divorced or widowed ladies who would like to engage in positive and uplifting conversation while enjoying good food and getting to know each other.  Contact Diana Schwartz with questions.

A volunteer is needed to help with PowerPoint set-up for our worship services.  It is a once a month commitment and usually takes only 1-2 hours.  If you are interested or have questions, contact Charla Sandbulte.  Training provided!

Nomination Ballots for Care Shepherds are in your mailbox.  Circle the names of 8 individuals or couples and place your ballot in the box on the Narthex table before October 9.  Care Shepherds will assist the Elders in encouraging and praying for the families of ARC for a three year term.  The drawing for Care Shepherds will take place at the Congregational Meeting on November 14.

Teenagers and all adults who love to sing and praise God… consider blending your voice with others this year in the ARC Adult Choir!  Each Wednesday night (beginning October 5 at 8 PM) we gather together to share life, laugh, and sing a diverse variety of music.  Don’t read music?  No problem. This is a great place to grow in musical ability and personal faith.  We hope to see you there!