"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.

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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.

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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.

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December 2009

One Year, One Person, One Soul is the vision and theme of the education ministry for 2010. So is that just a catchy motto or is there more? Of course, there is more, but a lot of it depends on what we do together while serving the Lord.

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.” I’m going to take that one step further and add the word leadership to that. We cannot be an evangelistic church if both the leadership and the members are not evangelistic. Intercessory prayers can be made for the lost, but where the rubber meets the road is that someone needs to actually share the Gospel message.

One Person: What would happen if every member here asked the Lord to send them just one person whom God has already prepared and who is ready to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior? Do you believe that if you asked the Lord to send you someone that He would? This is really an act of faith on your part.

One Year: If the Lord sends you one person, will you be prepared to share the Gospel with them? I’m not talking about inviting someone to church so the preacher can talk to them. The Lord has called all of us to make disciples, and He wants to equip you to be able to share your faith. If you ask God to send you someone, will you be prepared to share the gospel with them when He does?

One Soul: This is about Kingdom growth. I know the attendance and giving at ARBC has been on everyone’s mind, but let me ask you to think BIG picture. Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field…” and you know the rest of the story—the seed grows into a big bush. So it is with the kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom began with Christ and the Good News was carried by the Apostles and now there are many followers of Christ. Jesus talked about the Kingdom 80 times but only twice did He talk about the church. The Kingdom of God births a church in its wake. So don’t focus on growing ARBC, instead focus on growing God’s Kingdom and let God add the numbers to the church.

So what it the plan? First, pray every day that the Lord will send you someone whom He has made ready and willing to accept the Gospel. Second, seriously consider brushing up on your ability to share the Gospel. There are going to be three different opportunities for you to become more proficient and confident in sharing: 1. Share Jesus Without Fear, 2. Christian Life and Witness Course, 3. Share Your Faith – this is the new course by Evangelism Explosion. I’m working it out so our members can attend a one-day workshop training in Colorado Springs in March.

Will you take the challenge to pray, become better equipped, and share your faith this coming year? Won’t you pray the following with me?

“Lord, I’ll take one year, 2010, to learn how to share my faith.  I’ll read, I’ll study, I’ll practice—whatever it takes.  Please lead me to one person who is open—someone You have been drawing to Yourself.  Not someone I have to talk into anything, but a person who is ready to respond to You.  Then, let me lead that one soul to faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.  One year, one person, one soul is what I ask Lord, AMEN.”

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InChWesta & ARYA - December 2009

ARYA Needs You!

1.) We need people to help out with childcare for the ARYA (Arapahoe Road Young Adults) Bible study for married couples. We are looking for people to volunteer from 6:30-8:15 p.m. on Thursdays at the church while we have Bible study at our (Robertson’s) house. Right now we have one child and soon will have three, with a fourth running not too far behind! By helping out with childcare, you allow parents to focus on God, their marriage, and fellowship without little tikes running around causing chaos! In my opinion it is not just watching children; it is being a part of the work that God is doing in the lives of young couples in the church. Will you join us in this ministry? Sign up for a date that will work for you on the bulletin board in the foyer, and thanks for partnering with us in God’s ministry to young adults!

2.) In January we are having our first young adult retreat! If you would be willing to be a sponsor for someone who would not otherwise be able to go on this retreat, please send me an e-mail or give me a call. The cost is going to be between $25-35 per person. If you can help out please let me know! Thanks for partnering in God’s ministry to young adults!

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 for the first time on January 17th! If you have any questions let me know. Thanks!

In Christ,
Josh Robertson

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December 2009

ne Parson’s Opinion


I am not among the number of picky eaters, as evidenced by my girth. Therefore, we will be eating leftovers for several days after Thanksgiving and enjoying them.

Leftover—the word is interesting, is it not? It refers to the food that remains, that which has not been eaten. It also refers to the odds and ends, the orts, the leavings.

I wonder, as I think about leftovers in the food arena, if there are some leftovers in the arena of your life and mine. In other words, “Are there some issues I need to address before the year ends?”

The answer is Yes for me, and I imagine it is Yes in your life, too! Let me probe a few areas and see if the Holy Spirit will remind you of some leftovers which need to be dealt with before the year ends.

Is there hidden sin which needs to be confessed and forsaken?

1. Do you need to tell some people that you love them?


2. Do you need to send someone a card of encouragement?


3. Do you need to forgive some folks for hurting you?


4. Do you need to commit to being more faithful to worship service or prayer meeting?


5. Do you need to catch up on your tithe?

I am writing this on Wednesday. We had someone over to the house for supper last night. Beverly made “Polish Hand Grenades” (for the unlearned, these are stuffed cabbage rolls!). For lunch today, guess what we had? Yes, the leftovers from last night, which were even better today.

Leftovers are part of life, but there comes a time when you have to deal with them. You have to eat them or throw them away. Isn’t it time for you to deal with the leftovers in your life?

See you on the Lord’s Day, Jim

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