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!

Everyone is encouraged to participate in our upcoming GROW & GO campaign!  The purpose of this important program is to provide a focused, church-wide effort that leads to greater connectivity, spiritual maturity, and community impact.

In September we will begin a 9-week series on Peter Scazzero’s “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.”  This is the GROW component of our church-wide campaign.  When we allow the Holy Spirit to help us work on our emotional health, doors open for us to grow spiritually, both as individuals and as a community.  Most of us have many behaviors, emotions, thought patterns, and memories that keep us bound up, but if we work on these together and through the power of Jesus Christ, we will experience incredible growth.

Early in 2017 we will begin the GO element of our program, which will be another 9-week series based on Hugh Halter’s “Tangible Kingdom Primer.”  If we are going to be faithful to the great commission and reach the lost, we must share Christ’s love in tangible ways with the community.  The primer will guide all of us into learning activities which will be life-changing for us and the people we meet.

Sign up at the Narthex table for resources for “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” before September 12.  The study guide is a must have for Life Group participants.  For additional reading, order the book, and for a daily devotional that will be referred to in the teachings, order the Day by Day. 

LIFE GROUPS  New Life Groups are beginning this fall.  If you are interested in joining a group, sign up at the Narthex table and the Life Group Team will contact you, or talk to Cory Grimm or Ken Hup.

FALL KICKOFF AND PICNIC  Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 11 for an All Church Picnic and Kickoff of a new season of education and activities.  After worship, Sunday School will begin followed by a potluck dinner at 11:45 AM and games and activities for both kids and adults.  Bring a main dish and side dish to share and your own tableware!  Lemonade, coffee and water will be provided.