ARC’s Annual Congregational Meeting was Monday, November 13; 112 voting members were present. Newly elected Elders are Merlin Cleveringa and Dave Haugom, and Deacons are Jon Schomacker and Ryan Wynia. The congregation approved the General Fund Challenge of $504,340, Benevolent Fund Challenge of $118,371, and Building Fund Challenge of $56,400. A drawing was held for new Care Shepherds to begin a three year term in January 2018. New Care Shepherds are Myron & Shirley Boeve, AJ & Mary Brands, Linda Hubbling, Tammy Johnson, Randy & Loraea Krull, Derek & Angie Sandbulte, Galen & Lauree Teunissen, Frances Veldkamp.