MIDDLE SCHOOL GATHERING

All 6-8th grade students are invited to the Luverne Lanes this Sunday, January 19 from 2-4 PM for some bowling fun. Bring a friend.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Living from paycheck to paycheck? Not sure where your money goes every month? Then consider joining our Financial Peace University course. Over 9 sessions, you’ll learn how to pay off debt, invest wisely for the future, and live out what the Bible says about money. The class will meet on Sunday mornings after worship, beginning January 12. Limited to the first 10 couples or individuals who sign up. Cost is $60. Scholarships available. For more information, contact Mike Altena at 320-226-2646. Sign up at the table in the Lobby today!

3rd ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF

We are getting excited for our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday, January 26! At your Christmas parties, grab your family and friends and agree to be a team of contestants in the cook off. It’s so much fun! We need 5 teams, so register today at the Connections Center.

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP

Invite your family and friends to join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service, Tuesday, December 24, 5 PM.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Join us for the Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday, December 15, 6 PM in the Worship Center. The preschool classes will delight you with songs and sayings, and Grades K-5 will present “Jesus: The Promised Messiah”. Following the program, all are invited to stay for Christmas goodies and fellowship!

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

ARC is responsible for Home Delivered Meals in January. Please choose a day to volunteer at the table in the Lobby. Meals are picked up at 11:10 AM and local delivery takes about an hour.

TALKING BIBLES CHALLENGE

A challenge has been extended to the congregation to raise money to purchase Talking Bibles for Tanzania. From now through the end of the year, for each $50 that is given, a Talking Bible will be placed on the Christmas tree in the Commons. Donations can be placed in the offering plate or given at the table by the tree on Sundays.

COMMUNITY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Men of all ages are invited to come to the Community Men’s Bible Study at ARC on Fridays, 6:30-7:30 AM. Roger Bosch is currently leading a study of Proverbs. Bring your Bible and morning coffee and come when you can.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are available on the table in the Commons with packing information inside. Shoeboxes will be collected November 17. We will also take an offering that day to purchase agricultural items such as oxen, goats, chicks, etc. for families in need through Samaritan’s Purse. Please pray about this and give accordingly to provide a   young child the gift of hearing about Jesus this Christmas. You can also pack a shoebox online at www.samaritanspurse.org.

UNDIE SUNDAY

SHARE, a Rock County Christmas distribution program, is in need of new, unopened women’s men’s, and children’s socks and undergarments. Place donations in the basket by the mailboxes by  November 26 to help local families in need. The SHARE distribution day is December 4. Applications to receive food, clothing, toys, etc. are located in the kiosk or can be found online at www.luvernechamber.com and must be submitted by November 20.