VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024

JUNE 3-7  |  8:30AM – NOON

REGISTRATION will OPEN in MAY

The VBS Team is diving in and has been busy planning and preparing for a spectacular undersea adventure! Would you consider helping with a task or two?

STATION LEADERS

We are still in need of Station Leaders for VBS. Station Leaders lead the same station daily as groups of students rotate throughout the morning. All materials and supplies are provided for you. Please speak to Becky if you are interested in helping facilitate this need for VBS.

VBS Cut Kits

If you would be willing to help us cut out our ocean of sea life, please sign up at the lobby table. You will be notified when your kit is ready. All kits need to be turned in by April 22.

VBS WORKNIGHT – APRIL 29 AT 7:00 PM

Our next VBS Worknight is Monday, April 29 at 7 PM. Please consider joining us for a night of fun! You do not have to be creative to make a huge difference in VBS prep! All plans and supplies provided for jr high students – adults.

DONATIONS

There is a donation tub in the lobby if you are willing to share any of these items: clean 1 and 2 liter plastic bottles (with lids), empty cardboard wrapping paper tubes, empty laundry pod containers, and plastic lids from containers such as milk jugs or pop bottles. Check back for additional needs!

If you have questions, please call Becky at 605-261-4000.

Thanks for your help! The VBS Team – Annie Bork, Lindsay Lonneman, Cassie Uithoven, Becky Ossefoort

PRAYER GATHERING

During 2024 we will gather the first Tuesday night of the month to pray for the Church and for our nation. Please bring your Bibles. See you at 7 PM, Tuesday, April 2 in the Fellowship Hall!

OUTWIT—OUTPLAY—OUTLAST!

All students and friends in grades 6-8 are welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and games on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Adult Discipleship Learning Opportunities

The Adult Discipleship Team would like to inform you of some new learning opportunities being offered beginning in April. Take advantage of these great opportunities! No need to register, just come to any study that interests you.

SUNDAY MORNING:

Why Jesus?  –  April 7-28—Ken & Sue Hup will lead a 4 week study on Sundays at 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. What tough questions do you have about Jesus? Culture is blurring the lines between different faiths. It is increasingly difficult for people to grasp how their faith in Jesus is unique. In these 4 powerful video Bible study sessions, David Nasser addresses the tough questions that people have about Jesus and points them back to the scriptural truths about our Savior.

WEDNESDAY EVENING:

Share Jesus Without Fear  –  April 3-24—Lois Peterson will lead a 4 week study on Wednesdays at 6:45 PM in the Multipurpose Room. Share Jesus Without Fear presents a simple and relational approach to witnessing that underscores the dependence on God’s power for the results. Birthed out of the life-transformation of it’s author, a former brothel-owner turned Christ-follower, this method teaches believers how to navigate a witnessing conversation in everyday situations.

MONDAY EVENINGS:

Intentional Grandparenting  –  April 1-May 20—Deb Wynia will lead a weekly study on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall starting April 1 and ending May 20. Grand Monday Nights will help you learn how to nurture your grandchildren’s faith and overcome grandparenting obstacles. This class will feature new relevant topics and speakers, testimonies from other grandparents, and practical ideas and information to help you become an intentional Christian grandparent.

Bible Study of the Book of Acts  –  Matt Nath will lead a study on the first and third Mondays of April and May at 7:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room starting April 1 and ending May 20. Class participants will read together through the Book of Acts, pausing to discuss the events and historical context with a focus on the practices of the early church. No outside work required, just bring yourself and your Bible.

MISSION 6:10 SIDING PROJECT

Mission 6:10 needs your help for a siding project March 22-23 at Inspiration Hills. Contact Travis  Chapa (507-227-1582) or Amy Chapa (507-227-6944) for more information. All skill levels needed!

PRAYER GATHERING

During 2024 we will be gathering on the first Tuesday night of the month to pray for the Church and for our nation. Please bring your Bibles. I hope to see you at 7 PM, Tuesday, March 5 in the Fellowship Hall. Mike Altena

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 10

11 AM-12:30 PM

Pancakes with toppings: strawberries · blueberries · chocolate chips · whipped cream · syrup

Eggs · Sausages · Juice · Milk · Coffee

Freewill donation will support the Sr High Youth Group’s mission trip to Mt. Vernon, GA in June

Your support is appreciated!

It’s time to register for Beautiful Life Conference 2024! This year we are hosting a Teen Night for girls grades 7-12 on Friday, and a Women’s Conference on Saturday!

Both events will feature speaker, writer, and radio-girl, Debbie Griffith! Debbie is an animated entertainer and a passionate encourager, activated by God’s grace to help you live freely in His goodness.

The Women’s Conference will be Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with doors opening at 8 a.m. In addition to a great speaker, you will also experience powerful worship, meaningful connections, and even a little shopping! Breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Gluten-free options will be available. Registration is $50 per person.

Girls Teen Night featuring Debbie Griffith on teen girl friendships, will be Friday, April 12 from  7-9 p.m. We would like every teen to hear about the importance of being a good friend and having good friends, so we are offering this as a FREE event to girls grades 7-12.

Please register for either event at the Connections Center, at https://arcluv.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2150113 or call the church office at (507) 283-8600. Pre-registration is REQUIRED by April 1. NO tickets available at the door.

If you would like to sponsor a teen for an extra $10 please check the box on the registration page.

Follow us on Facebook at Beautiful Life Conferences.

PIONEER CLUB AWARDS NIGHT

The next Awards Night for Pioneer Club will be  this Wednesday, February 14, 7:30 PM in the Worship Center. All are welcome to attend.

PRAYER GATHERING

During 2024 we will be gathering on the first Tuesday night of the month to pray for the Church and for our nation. Please bring your Bibles. I hope to see you at 7 PM, Tuesday, February 6 in the Fellowship Hall. Mike Altena