MOTORCYCLE & MORE RIDE! Summer is here and we are ready to ride! Meet in the ARC parking lot on June 18, 6:30 PM to go for a ride and out to eat. Come on your cycle, convertible, or whatever else you want to drive. Contact Marcia Boeve-Alfano with questions.
COMMUNITY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Friday morning men’s Bible study continues with Jim Juhl leading a series on The Life of Abraham beginning June 12. Bring your Bible and meet in the Commons on Fridays at 6:30 AM.
Calling the Body of Christ to work together on Saturday, June 6 at Rick & Joy Dawson’s house in Sioux Falls to do some shingling, siding, and yard clean-up. Meet at ARC at 8 AM. For more information or to volunteer, contact Randy Sasker (605-261-4050), Kurt Elbers (507-920-9669) or the church office (283-8600).
RENAISSANCE GROUP (55+) Gather at ARC on Thursday, June 11, 1:30 PM for a fun time with Betty Mann sharing memories of former businesses. Sign up at the Narthex table.
OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER for Lauren Christensen, fiancée of Landon Gacke, will be Saturday, June 13, 9:30 AM in the Commons. All ladies are invited to attend.
This Sunday, May 17, ARC honors its graduates. MaKenna Hadler, graduate of HBC, is undecided in her plans; Lexi Rust, graduate of LHS will attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, and Brody Vander Steen, graduate of LHS is entering the Air Force.
Post High graduates are: Lyndsie (Johnson) Deragish, University of Nebraska Medical Center as certified family nurse practitioner, employed with Sanford Acute Care – Sioux Falls; Nathan Fransman, SMSU Marshall in elementary education and early childhood, employed at Pipestone Public School; Cathryn Hartz, Augustana College in professional accountancy and business administration; Bethany Hup, Minnesota West Canby in dental assisting; Michael Hup, University of Minnesota Crookston in natural resources and wildlife management, employed at Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico; Nic Johnson, Dordt College in agriculture, employed with Kracht Farms; Kim (Shelton) Miller, SMSU Marshall in early childhood special education; Stephanie (Van Wyhe) Roozenboom, SDSU Brookings in business; Kaitlyn Van Meeteren, SDSU Brookings in nursing.
The Life Group management team invites all existing small group hosts and anyone that feels led to host a small group to attend upcoming training. The same training will be offered on two different nights, June 17 and 18, 5:30-9 PM at ARC; pizza provided. Our vision is to develop a community of passionate disciples filled with the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Word who effectively make followers of Jesus who live, lead and love like him. It is important to the life of our church that all interested hosts attend one of these nights. Part of our strategy for Life Groups (small groups) at ARC is to achieve transformation in Christ by engaging in Christ’s mission and equipping emerging leaders. To register for the training, contact Joe Dorhout or Sherry Dorhout or the church office at 283-8600. Registration deadline is June 12.
Shoeboxes, empty 20 ounce pop bottles (150), and pint canning jars (40) are needed for VBS; place in the tote under the Narthex table. Volunteers, sign up at the Narthex table to provide snacks or beverages for leaders and helpers. Another list requests special food and supplies for children’s Mountain Top Treats. Specific decorating items requested are ski gear, and sets of three small graduated size Christmas trees. Please call Becky first for details at 283-8600 to loan the above items.
You are invited to a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 8-10 AM, in the Commons; serving pancakes, sausage, juice and milk.
Proceeds will benefit Samantha Priebe’s 10 week mission trip to South Carolina with Cru.
OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER for Holly Halma, fiancée of Dalton Jacobsma, will be Saturday, May 30 at 10 AM in the Commons. All ladies are invited to attend.
