Week of November 26, 2018
Wednesday Dinner (November 28)
DATE AND TIME
11/28/18 5:30pm - 11/28/18 6:30pm

Menu: Lasagna (meat or vegetable), Tossed Salad, Bread Sticks, Cheesecake
Children: Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Fruit & Cookie
1 attending
2 attending
3 or more attending
Operation Christmas Warmth
We are collecting items for Operation Christmas Warmth through November 30. On Sunday, December 2 we will hold a blessing for these items during worship.

Items needed: new or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, and hats.
IHN Mission Effort
Volunteers are still needed! We're only one week away from hosting United Ministries Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) in partnership with St. Matthew UMC. Space is still available throughout the week of December 2 for groups or individuals to help. Volunteers are needed to provide meals, plan activities, stay overnight, and assist with move-in/move-out. 


Family Ministry News
Volunteers needed!

A few volunteers are needed once a month on Sundays for the nursery during the Bible Study hour. Please let Bridget know if you are able to help.
Advent Workshops
November 28 • December 5 • December 12

Everyone is invited to join us for our Advent Workshops on Wednesday nights beginning November 28. This is a great opportunity for our community of faith to prepare for and celebrate the Advent season. This year, participants will make a Jesse Tree. The cost for each family is $12.

To prepare enough materials, reservations for the workshops are required. Please RSVP below if you or your family will participate.
Advent Worskshops
DATE AND TIME
11/28/18 6:00pm - 11/28/18 7:00pm

I'll be there!
Live Nativity
We will host our annual Live Nativity on Friday, December 14 at 6:30 pm. The presentation will feature stable animals, a reading of the Christmas story, and sing-along carols and hymns. After the presentation, everyone is invited to stay and participate in the One Starry Night interactive event, where you will experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem. We will also have cookies and hot chocolate. This is open to all ages!

Volunteers are needed for each station to welcome guests and walk them through the activity. Please let Bridget know if you can help.
ARBC Women's Retreat
SAVE THE DATE!
February 22-24, 2019
ARBC Women's Mountain Retreat
Cost will be around $200

Deadline to Register: January 27
2019 Mission Trip
If you missed the 2019 Mission Trip Informational Meeting, below is the information sheet and commitment letter. Please look over both and return the commitment letter to the church office if you are interested in going on the trip.


Ministry Calendar
Ministry Calendar
November 26-December 2

Tuesday, November 27
9:00 am Senior Aerobics Class
10:00 am Seniors Walking

Wednesday, November 28
12:00 pm Noon Bible Study
4:45 pm Handbell Rehearsal
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Advent Workshop
7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 29
9:00 am Senior Aerobics Class
10:00 am Seniors Walking

Sunday, December 2
IHN Mission Effort
9:30 am Coffee & Donuts
Sunday, December 2 (continued)
9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages
11:00 am Worship
3:00 pm Caroling to Homebound

Worship Care Volunteers:
Judy Whitson
Will and Kelli Kirksey
Caroline and John Geib

ARBC Hosts:
GROUP C
Phyllis Duchinski- Child Care
Gerald Duchinski- Family Life Center
Tony Durham- Sanctuary
Michele Durham - Sanctuary
Sandi Coan - Sanctuary
Barbara Dill - Sanctuary- Sanctuary
Looking Ahead to December
December 2-9: IHN Mission Effort
December 2: Caroling to Homebound
December 5: Men’s Prayer Breakfast
December 9: Children’s Christmas Party
December 9: Christmas Drop-In at the Kings
December 13: Friendly Neighbors
December 14: Live Nativity
December 16: Youth Christmas Party
December 19: ARBC Christmas Party
December 20: ARBC Men's Dinner
December 24: Christmas Eve Service
December 25-26: Office Closed