February 2010
ne Parson’s Opinion

The first Sunday of the year I challenged our church to begin to discover the unique mission God has for ARBC.
It is true God has ordered us to reach the lost and to disciple the reached. Yet, it is also true that He has called forth ARBC for a unique mission that will impact the Kingdom.
How will we know what that unique mission is? The answer is, God has to reveal His assignment to us. We are not to try to “think one up.” We are to foster our relationship with Him, and trust that He will reveal His assignment to us as His church.
I am excited to see what our mission is to be. There are many gifted, talented people at ARBC. There are many resources here as well. If we all put our efforts into the same mission, what an impact ARBC could make for the Kingdom of God!
Our Long Range Planning Board is giving leadership to our efforts here. If you think God has revealed this mission to you, contact one of the Board members: Wayne Peterson, Dee Dunn, Norma Pickerill or Mary Pierce.
Also, at the last Church Council meeting, the suggestion was made by one of our deacons, Bill Martin, to have a forum and let people share what they sense God’s mission is for ARBC. The date to do this is April 18; the sharing will take place at our monthly Business Meeting. So, be preparing yourself and asking God what His unique mission for ARBC is to be.
Remember that we are dependent upon God to reveal to us this assignment.
Proverbs 29:18 says: “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint….”

February 2010
My friend, Bruce Raley, recently wrote something that really hits home with me as I think about ARBC. Bruce writes, “A church is the sum total of the individual members. A church cannot be something that her members are not.” Please read that again and let that sink in: “A church cannot be something that her members are not.” For me this begs the question, “Who are you?”
At our church in Alaska, the pastor was moving the church to become known as “a praying church.” I have great memories of how that church helped ignite my prayer life. I’ve been to churches that were known as “giving churches,” “evangelistic churches,” or “caring churches.” In order for a church to be known as one of those types, a majority of her members must do those things.
The Sunday School reply to that is something like, “but we do all of those things and more.” And most churches truly believe they do. But let’s be honest with ourselves—we are not an evangelistic church. Just ask yourself “When was the last time I personally shared the gospel with someone?” I honestly do not know your answer, and listen, loved ones, I admit I could be wrong about this; maybe you are actively sharing the gospel, and if that is true, then please let me know; I want to know. But here is a truth: we had 243 in worship this past Sunday and 248 the week before, but how many of us have tried to introduced someone to Jesus Christ within the past year?
1 Cor 3:17a says, “let no man deceive himself.” I’m writing this so that we don’t fool ourselves. I believe it is time for us as a church to step back and take an honest look at who we are, what we do and don’t do as a church, who God desires for us to become and who God desires us to reach. So should a church be evangelistic ~ should ARBC be an evangelistic church? If so, then that means her people must become evangelistic.

DNOW 2010 .:. 02.26.10
D-now is a weekend retreat for the Youth group. The event is centered around digging deep into the Word of God and Worshiping Him - it'll be Crazy Fun, Crazy Message & Crazy Life Change.
Cost is $25 - Contact Josh for details about this event.

InChWesta - February 2010
Got Work? We’ve Got Workers!
Got a yard that still needs to be raked? Snow to be shoveled? A lawn to be mowed (in the summertime)? A garage to be cleaned out? A house to be organized? Need a babysitter? Need a dog sitter or ANYTHING else you can think of? If you’ve got work, we’ve got workers! On the third Sunday of every month we will have a table set up in the foyer for you to come get your workers. A group of youth will be at the table. Tell us the job, how much you will pay for the job, and then arrange the details with your worker right there at the table! All money will go towards the students’ accounts for the Guatemala Mission trip, and/or Centrifuge! Thank you for your support, and don’t forget to come by the table on February 21st! If you have any questions let me know.

2010 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.
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Don Taylor Concert
2.14.10 Evening Service
Come and be blessed by the marvelous baritone voice and Christ-like spirit of Don Taylor. Don and Shelly have been active members of ARBC since September of 2007. They are both involved in a variety of ministries at our church, including the Worship Ministry and leading the Adult 7 Co-ed Sunday School class.

2010 is ARBC's Golden Anniversary.
50 years of worship and ministry!

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02.12.10 .:. Valentine Banquet
Youth Fundraiser
Come enjoy a wonderful dinner, including Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breasts, great service (by our Youth!), live entertainment and great fellowship. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Friday, February 12 at 6:30PM
$25 per couple - all profits will help our Youth go on missions trips - Centrifuge & Ontario, CA
Child Car will be available.
Tickets go on sale Sunday, January 31 and February 7, 2010

"The Names of God" - Wednesday Bible Study
A 12 week bible study lead by Pastor Danny Rogers starting January 20, 2010.
The many names in Scripture constitute additional revelation of God’s character, His works, and His relationship to us based on His character and works. The names which God chose for Himself and which are ascribed to Him in the Word of God are additional revelations of the who and what of God that we may know and relate to God.

Downpour - Discipleship Class
This study by James MacDonald encourages believers to accept the challenge to “let us return to the Lord” (Hosea 6:1). Using session titles like “Sin in the Mirror,” “Self in the Dirt,” “Christ on the Cross,” and “Spirit in Control,” this study leads Christians to take the personal steps they need to return to the Lord and experience spiritual renewal and victory.
Sunday's (January 10 thru April 18, 2010) from 5 - 6 PM.

Women's Study - "Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed"
"Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed": A DVD study for Ladies that focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur).
Monday evenings & Tuesday mornings starting January 11, 2010 thru February 23, 2010.

ARBC's Golden Jubilee Cookbook
This year is a GOLDEN opportunity to prepare a new ARBC cookbook that includes many recipes from the last ARBC cookbook published in 1993. 
Bring in your recipes to the church office during February and March and become famous in print!  The cookbook will be available for purchase in June in time for our Golden Anniversary celebration.

March 2010: Crown Financial Class

Sundays 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM for 10 weeks starting in March 2010. Many people are experiencing financial challenges, but did you know that the Bible contains 2,350 verses dealing with money? Many have been taught what the Bible says about how to handle 10 percent of their income—about the area of giving—and though this is crucial, we all need to understand God’s perspective of managing the rest of our money as well.

2010 Winter Love-In-Action Collection
Please bring in new socks, gloves, hats and scarves for the Denver Rescue Mission.
Collection boxes available January 10 until January 31, 2010. All sizes will be accepted; however, there is a greater need for men's sized items.

Elevate: Treasure Quest
January 2010 - ARBC will using providing Sunday Evening Children's program based on the easy-to-use curriculum designed for children in grades K-6 called Elevate starting with the Travel Quest Series.
For more information - click here

Pray for Our Church
It is an often-observed fact that the Church in America is under pointed attack by our enemy, who “prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”
Sometimes his tactics are subtle, sometimes they are blatant. Either way, our strongest position is to be on our knees in prayer before God. His Word tells us to “Resist (Satan), standing firm in the faith…”
If you would like to join us for a weekly prayer time, please call the Church Office - 303.794.3033 to find out more information.

.:. 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

Verse Of the Day

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: