MIDDLE SCHOOL GATHERING
All 6th-8th grade students are invited to carve out some time on Sunday, October 6 from 2-4 PM. Join us at church for a Pumpkin Spectacular filled with games, pumpkin guts, and snacks. Bring a friend, dress to be outside, and be ready to have some pump-tacular fun! It’s sure to be a gourd time!
GOLF OUTING
The Connections Team is hosting a Fun, Fall, 9-hole Golf Scramble on Sunday, October 6 starting at 2:00 PM at the Luverne Country Club. No previous golf experience is necessary. Register as a team of 4 or as an individual and you will be put into teams. Pin prizes will be awarded, and the winning team will win a prize. Sign up TODAY at the Connections Center. Cost is $45 per person, or $20 per person for Luverne Country Club members, or $10 to ride along just for fun!
HOLY SPIRIT CONFERENCE—DUNAMIS
How has God gifted you to be a participant in the work of His Kingdom? Practically, what does it look like to live a life that yields to, and participates in, the work of the Holy Spirit? In this second of the six Dunamis Project conferences, “In The Spirit’s Power”, you will look at what Scripture teaches about how God’s Spirit calls us to cooperate with him, becoming people who change the world for the glory of Jesus Christ. You will learn how you can cooperate with the Holy Spirit, how God uniquely gifts you through his Holy Spirit, and look at how this applies to you as an individual and as part of the Church. We would love to have you join us November 7-10 in Viborg SD for Dunamis Project #2. If you have questions, please contact Vicki Altena at 320-226-2459.
JR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
Due to the growing number of students, the Consistory is looking to hire someone part-time for 8-10 hours per week to lead our Middle School Youth Group Ministry. For a job description and more information, stop by the office or check out our website at www.arcluverne.org. Interviews will begin September 24.
Tim Lovelace, a multi-talented comedian, musician, songwriter and motivational speaker will be here October 27, 3 PM. Save the date and tell your friends.
CHILDREN’S BOOK
Alliance of Reformed Churches Resource – Dan Schuch has authored a children’s book entitled “Mommy, What is the Bible?” Developed for readers ages 5-12 and illustrated by 20 individuals from eight states and 12 churches from the Alliance (including our very own Janine Brands), this little book seeks to help your child understand the importance of making the Bible their source of truth and guidance for life. To order a copy for your family, go to the Alliance website at www.arc21.org. A sample copy is on the table in the Lobby.
“THE BRIDGE” FOR YOUNG ADULTS
We are excited to introduce “The Bridge” as a new group for young adults who are post high school, college students, single adults, or young married couples, approximately 18-30 years of age. Meet on Sunday mornings after worship, 10:50-11:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room beginning September 15. We’ll have time for Bible study and to plan our first outing. Bring your Bibles and come learn what great things God has in store for you during this time of your life. Led by Darrel & LaDonna VanAartsen.
PATIO PARTY
Let’s kick off the new education year and enjoy some great food and fellowship on Sunday, September 8. Lunch provided at 11:30 AM. Stay after the meal for games, treats, inflatables for the children, as well as a Bean Bag Tournament and pickleball for young and old. Head to the Connections Center to register your Bean Bag team, let us know if you have bean bag boards that we could borrow, and to volunteer for a variety of spots where help is needed.
JR HIGH WORD SEARCH
Calling all Jr High Students who have completed grades 6-8. Join Becky for Word Search each Wednesday in August! Dive deeper into Scripture and sharpen your study skills. Bring a Bible and notebook and meet in the Jr High Youth Room from 1-2:30 PM. See you there!
FOOD DRIVE FOR ROCK COUNTY FOOD SHELF
ARC is assigned the month of August to help replenish the Rock County Food Shelf. A flyer is in your church mailbox with a list of suggested items. You may bring donations to the south entrance of the church or drop them at the east door of the Food Shelf, located at 208 W. Maple St., Luverne.
Monetary donations are also welcome and can be brought to the church office or put in the offering plate. If you have an abundance of garden produce that you would like to donate, drop off at the Food Shelf on Thursdays at 12:30 PM.
Thank you in advance for helping fill this need in our community. The Food Shelf is open on Thursdays from 1-3 PM, and also on the first Thursday of the month from 5-6 PM.
