Do you really believe that what you believe is really real? Focus on the Family has produced an incredible DVD series that will help you build a Biblical Worldview incorporating all aspects of life and faith. All adults are invited to view these challenging videos during the Sunday School hour and join in discussion groups to process and apply this important information. Class begins January 10 in the Worship Center and will be hosted by Ken Hup and Cory Grimm.
KEYS FOR KIDS Family devotional booklets are available on the Narthex table. Keys for Kids is a quarterly publication filled with stories and activities that kids can readily identify with. It teaches relevant truths on a daily basis and helps them learn that success in life is directly related to obeying God’s Word.
RENAISSANCE GROUP (55+) January outing is Friday, January 29. A supper of BBQ’s, salad, and carrot cake will be provided in the Multipurpose Room at 5:30 PM followed by the Ken Davis concert at 7 PM in the Worship Center. Tickets are available in the church office for $18. Sign up at the Narthex table.
Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Then it’s time for some financial peace in 2016! The Financial Peace course is a nine week study to help eliminate your financial crisis by handling your money God’s way. The 90 minute class will be held each Monday evening at 7 PM beginning January 25. Cost for the class is $99; partial scholarships are available. For more information contact Mike Altena at 320-226-2646 or sign up at the Narthex table.
PRAYER MINISTRY Members of the Prayer Team are available in the Prayer Room (lower level, just south of elevator) before and after morning worship. This team desires to pray with you and for you. If you would like prayer, please feel free to join them. Prayer appointments can also be made if other days/times work better for you. You can schedule an appointment by calling, texting, or emailing ARC Prayer Coordinator, Cheryl Fey at 507-227-3736 or pray@arcluverne.org.
ARC Consistory met December 8. Marlene Aukes requested a transfer of her membership from New Life Celebration Church. Elders reported that 379 were served communion on November 29 and 384 were served on December 6. New officers were elected for 2016: Henry Sandbulte, Vice President; John Sohl, Clerk; Kurt Elbers, Chair of Deacons; Kent Vander Lugt, General Treasurer; Tom Nath, Benevolent Treasurer; Tom Ver Steeg, Building Treasurer; Mark Ehlers, Financial Secretary. The consistory approved a recommendation from the Discipleship Team to receive the children’s offering during the worship service rather than at Sunday School. In addition to regular consistory business, time was spent reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to 2016. Next Consistory meeting will be Tuesday, January 12.
VanDerBrink Auctions, Van Grootheest Auction Service, friends and family invite you to a benefit for Eric & Mandy Van Grootheest on Saturday, January 9, at the Blue Mound Banquet Center. A hog roast meal will begin at 5:30 PM for a freewill donation, along with a silent auction from 5:30-7:30, and live auction at 7. If you would like to donate or volunteer to help, call Yvette at 605-201-7005 or Justin at 507-227-7728.
ADVENT CHALLENGE WEEK 1: Please consider inviting a neighbor or someone you don’t know very well to your home to share a meal together.
ADVENT CHALLENGE WEEK 2: Acknowledge the most critical integrity gap in your life and the impact it has had on others; then take steps to clean up the resulting mess.
ADVENT CHALLENGE WEEK 3: When worshiping through song, sing with passion. When worshiping through work, seek to reflect the glory of God. And when you worship through giving, do so with joy in honor of the King!
CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE This will be the final year of the Christmas at the Palace tradition in Luverne. The ARC Adult Choir will sing along with many other local groups on Saturday, December 12, 7 PM. Admission is $12 for advanced reserved tickets available at the Palace Box Office, 102 E. Main Street, Monday – Friday, noon to 5 PM. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Rock County Food Shelf and the Palace Theater.
George A. Bonnema and Ken Hup were elected as Elders, Mark Ehlers and Brad Van De Berg were elected as Deacons at the Congregational meeting. Installation is December 27.
