Week of October 23, 2017

Wednesday, October 25th
6:00-7:30
ARBC Parking Lot
ARBC Family, we’re going to open our parking lot and our trunks to the families of our church & community for a fun filled evening of  “Trunk or Treat!”  At Trunk or Treat events, children make their way to the trunks of vehicles that have been transformed with decorations by gracious volunteers (that's you!).
 
Last year we had several trunks engaging the many children and adults who attended. We're doing it again this year and we are in need of help!  We are expecting an even larger turn out this year, but we're REALLY SHORT on trunk hosts. Here's how you can help:

  1. If you can host a trunk, please do. You can sign up with Bridget or by calling the church office. Do you need inspiration for a trunk? Here are some great (and fairly simple) ideas! **Please arrive by 5:30 to set-up trunks**
  2. Donate a bag of individually wrapped candy or treats! With that many guests, it takes a lot of candy at each trunk. We're going to try to be ready to help our trunk hosts out this year with extra candy in case they run out!
  3. Volunteer! We need 4 people to help with greeting and welcoming our guests, as well as 1 volunteer for our craft station. Please let Bridget know if you can help.
  4. Spread the word. Invite your friends! Invite your neighbors! All are welcome!

Plan to attend.
Dress in costume. 
Invite Friends and Neighbors.

There will also be a free hot dog dinner for all to enjoy. You won't want to miss this fun night. We hope to see you there!

Family Ministry
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is our mission emphasis for the month of October. Boxes can be picked up in the church office.

Return your filled boxes in time for 11:00 am worship this Sunday when we will ask God's blessings upon these gifts and the children who will receive them.

**Reminder: Please do not include any candy or toothpaste in your box**
Ministry Calendar
October 23-October 29

Tuesday, October 24
9-10:00 am Senior Aerobics Class
10-10:30 am Seniors Walking in Gym

Wednesday, October 25
12:00 pm Pastor's Noon Bible Study
5:00 pm Hand bell Practice
6:00-7:30 pm Trunk or Treat
7:15 pm Adult Choir Practice

Thursday, October 26
9-10:00 am Senior Aerobics Class
10-10:30 am Seniors Walking in Gym

Friday, October 27
10:30 am Crescent Garden Club
Sunday, October 29
9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages
11:00 am Worship & Blessing of the Operation Christmas Child Boxes
4:00 pm Youth Group

Extended Session Volunteers for Sunday, October 29:
Toddlers/Younger Children: Robin and Andre LaCroix
Babies: Sandra Crain and Sandi Coan

Ushers for Sunday, October 29:
Gerald Duchinski, Harold Cox, Randy Holloway, Henry Sutherland

Greeters for Sunday, October 22:
Phyllis and Gerald Duchinski
Upcoming  Opportunities
October 1-31- ARCUM Pumpkin Patch
October 25- Trunk or Treat
October 29- Blessing of the Boxes
November 3-5- Youth Beach Retreat
November 19- ARBC Thanksgiving Meal
December 3- Christmas Fellowship Event
December 9- Women's Ministry Event
December 13- ARBC Christmas Meal