July 2008
ne Parson’s Opinion

As a pastor, you tend to get the same questions asked of you over and over again. I don’t mind it. As a matter of fact, I am less insecure when it comes to questions I have been asked before! Ha!
One of those often-asked questions has to do with guidance. It is often expressed like this: “How do I know God’s will for my life?” Another way of asking the same question is, “Does God want me to do this or that?”
Honestly, I have not stressed much over knowing the will of God. My stress comes from waiting on God to do what I know He will do (but that is for another column).
I believe I do not stress about guidance because I know God loves me and will let me know what I am supposed to do when I am supposed to do it.
This is part of the faith walk. We Christians walk by faith and not by sight. So, that means we just rest, trusting Him who knows what is best for us and trusting that He will reveal what is best at the best time.
Now, I can hear a theologian saying, “That is too simplistic! Guidance is more complicated!” No, don’t believe that, and run as fast as you can away from him. Some want to make this Christian life difficult.

Follow Our Youth Mission Team to Matamoros, Mexico
A member of our ARBC Youth will be using text messaging from a cell phone to journal their mission trip to Matamoros, Mexico. The short text messages will be updated on a web page so you can stay connected to them during the week. Because this is fairly new technology, please visit this site first: http://myarbc.blogspot.com/ - if you have problems, please select this site - http://www.arbc.net/mexico2008twitter.html Please visit their journal frequently and continue to pray for their safety and effectiveness, that the people there will be truly encouraged and lives will be changed, but mostly that God's name will be glorified.

Matamoros, Mexico Mission Trip
June 28 - July 5, 2008
ARBC Youth will be partnering with "Adventures In Missions" on a mission trip to Matamoros, Mexico. Ministry opportunities include vacation Bible school (VBS), door-to-door evangelism, prayer walks, discipleship visits, possible orphanage service, sports evangelism (most likely soccer), evening outreaches, and construction of churches or homes for the poor. Click "here" for more information.

2008 Student Permission & Medical Forms
In order for students to participate in special (off-site) events, a completed and current permission and medical release form must be turned in to Josh prior to the event.
Click on "more" to access the form...

Follow Our Youth Mission Team to Matamoros, Mexico
A member of our ARBC Youth will be using text messaging from a cell phone to journal their mission trip to Matamoros, Mexico. The short text messages will be updated on a web page so you can stay connected to them during the week. Because this is fairly new technology, please visit this site first: http://myarbc.blogspot.com/ - if you have problems, please select this site - http://www.arbc.net/mexico2008twitter.html Please visit their journal frequently and continue to pray for their safety and effectiveness, that the people there will be truly encouraged and lives will be changed, but mostly that God's name will be glorified.

.:. ARYA - New Young Adult Ministry
...bridging the gap with a purpose.
Pronounced "are ya"...and stands for Arapahoe Road Young Adults. This new ministry that will be doing service projects, fellowship events, studying God's Word and coming together to reach their generation for Christ!
Join us for Bible Study ~ Wednesday evenings ~ 8PM
Visit the blog at www.ARYAphil213.blogspot.com and join the ARYA Facebook group to get connected with this ministry.

Men's Ministry
Top Gun Men's Ministry is Christ-centered and dedicated to equip, empower and deploy men in Christian service to their family, church, community, and the world.
We will meet the first Saturday morning of every month. This ministry is for all men and young men 6th grade and older.
For more information contact Danny Rogers or the office at 303.794.3033

Children’s Sunday Night Program
Kidmo is the Exciting new Teaching format on Sunday Evenings for kidz in 1st—6th grade.
Join Johnny Rogers as he discovers: “I Am” What is God like?
This 5 Week study begins March 2nd at 6:20pm.
Contact the office at 303.794.3033 for more information.

ARBC 2008 Summer Love-In-Action
July 6 - August 3
We will be collecting the items listed below to fill 300 bags for students at the University of Gyor in Western Hungary. The bags as well as Bibles will be distributed by our ARBC mission team going to Hungary in September.

• Pens, sticky notes, paper clips,
• candy, Ziplock sandwich-sized bags and
• hotel/travel size toiletries (lotion, tissues, shampoo, etc.)

07.05.08.:.Top Gun FSMB
"First Saturday Men's Breakfast" is Saturday, 07.05.08 at 8A, in Fellowship Hall.
This month: “Paul’s Letter to Timothy, A Practical Look at Ministry”

Annual Church Picnic - 2008
Sunday, July 6 (following the morning service)
We'll be meeting in the backyard of the Youth House for Bennett's BBQ, fellowship and fun...

2008 Missions Plans
This past year, in order to best respond to the mission opportunities God put before us, the ARBC Mission Team organized into International, North American and State/Local subteams. Because of some International Mission Board shuffling, we did not make an international trip in 2007 but did undertake mission trips to Alaska and to Stratton, Colorado, and we participated in several local mission activities, such as the Champa House and the Russian/ESL program.

For this year, our plans are to continue with the International and North American teams. We are planning to take mission trips to both Hungary and Alaska this year. The team leaders will have more details soon and will be communicating about how you can be involved.

Hearing Assistance Available at ARBC
ARBC has hearing assistance equipment available for use inside the auditorium during Sunday worship services. Please see the Usher Staff in the foyer or the Sound Technician for information and assistance.

Good Samaritan Food Pantry
Thank you for your generous contributions to the food pantry over the past several weeks. However, we do still need: