Summer Reading Club

Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, 780 East Arapahoe Road will hold a Summer Reading Club for children, K-5. The summer reading club is open to church members and the community June 9th – July 21st from 10:00 a.m. – noon, Wednesday mornings. The church Minister of Education, librarian, retired certified teachers, and seniors will staff the program. Highlights of the Club are:
-Primary and Intermediate Book Clubs (reading and discussion groups with parent permission) from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
-Book Check out, tutoring, and Read Alouds from 11:00 a.m. until noon.

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Parenting - The Early Years

Many parents out there are wondering, “Do I have what it takes to be a good parent?” A lot of times parents need help, but nobody likes to ask for help.
This study goes deeper than any technique of just getting kids to eat their broccoli and clean their room. It takes a Biblical approach into the traits parents want their children to have and what traits they want their children to see modeled in them.










There are six segments in this study with the following topics:

• Session One - Time | June 6, 2010 - 5:15PM


• Session Two - Affirming | June 13, 2010 - 2:30PM


• Session Three - Defiance | June 27, 2010 - 5:15PM


• Session Four – Authenticity | July 11, 2010 - 5:15PM


• Session Five - Worry | July 18, 2010 - 5:15PM


• Session Six - Legacy | July 18, 2010 - 5:15PM



Note: Sessions 5 & 6 are combined in one session.


Continue reading "Parenting - The Early Years"

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Music Ministry

Our calling and purpose is to worship God in Spirit and in truth and to lead others into God’s presence through worship. In the process of doing this, you will meet many new friends and form lasting and meaningful relationships. As part of the Music Ministry you will also have many opportunities of service and ministry other than our Sunday morning worship experiences. And you will have the joy of leading worship, encouraging and influencing people in worship beyond the walls of this church. Please know that what we are about is WORSHIP, not performance. We are called to be worshipers - not to do worship.
If you are interested in serving in this exciting ministry - Contact the Music Team by calling the church office at 303.794.3033

ARBC Adult Worship Choir
The Worship Choir leads worship regularly on Sundays and sings in special concerts, worship services and events. Worship rehearsal happens on Wednesday evenings at 7:05 PM in the Auditorium. Child care is available. Through the Worship Choir, opportunities for service include soloists and praise team singers.

ARBC Praise Band
The ARBC Worship Band plays a vital role in worship leadership at ARBC. We play in worship services, as well as special services and events throughout the year. Are you a drummer, base player, guitarist or keyboardist? Come join our group of talented musicians who bring life, passion and excellence to our service as they use their talents to praise God.

ARBC Orchestra
The ARBC Orchestra play in worship services, as well as special services and events throughout the year. The Orchestra is primarily adults and students who have played musical instruments and wish do so again. If you play an instrument and would like to allow God to use, enhance and develop your talent for His glory, then the Orchestra is for You.

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InChWeSta End of Year Lock-In

Friday, 05.21.2010 at 7PM thru 05.22.2010 at 8AM.

Food will be provided, but bring snacks to share.

This will be a night full of fun and games but there will also be some time for us to reflect, pray, journal and learn more about God as we ask Him to meet with us.

Unless other arrangements are made with a parent or guardian, each student is expected to stay the entire night, and will only be realeased to their parent or guardian.

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50th Anniversay Golf Tournament & Picnic

Join us for ARBC's 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament and Picnic. To learn more, contanct Jim or Connie Priddy. Register at the sign-up sheets in the church foyer.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 23, 2010
Date: Saturday, June 12.
Time:
Golf - 10:00 AM
Location:
Golf - Littleton Golf & Tennis Center (corner of Bowles & Federal)
Picnic - Progress Park, 5100 South Hickory St.

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May 2010

“...and you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 NASB

Recently we have been talking about God’s vision for our church, and I hope you have been actively praying for God’s vision. But let me ask you, have you ever prayed and asked God for His vision for your family? God has a vision for your family, but seeing it realized is hard work, and it will never happen if you have 15 other hobbies competing for first place in your life. I want to give you some ideas for a vision for your family to get you thinking.

I believe God wants salvation for my entire family. He wants all of us to be saved. Acts 16:31 says "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you and your household." God wants to bring every one in my family to Christ.

There are many more passages in the Bible for families. One of them is Deuteronomy 6:6 where it tells us to teach the ways of the Lord to our children all of the time. As we do life with our family, we teach godly values to our children. They watch how we act and react to life and they learn from us. When your kids are older someone may ask them, “What’s the main thing that your parents were trying to teach you?” Do you have clear values that your kids know that you were trying to teach them?

Read Jeremiah 29:13 again. It says you will find Him when you search for Him with all of your heart. This is not a part-time job to do in your spare time. It takes focus, time and effort. God is not hiding; instead, He speaks with a still, small voice, so if you want God and other stuff, it is that other stuff that is speaking so loudly that you cannot hear Him.

He is giving His best to those who say “God, I only want You, and You’re enough.” Read again what the Lord says, “you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” And verse 14a, “...and I will be found by you…” If you have done what you can do by praying, working for, and teaching your family, then you can rest and trust the Lord to do His part.

Here is one more passage of scripture to encourage you to seek God’s vision for your family: "I love those who love me; and those who diligently seek me will find me.” Proverbs 8:17 NASB

Remember, we’re all in this together and I’m pulling for ya!

Bro. Danny

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May 2010

ne Parson’s Opinion


Last night I got a call from my daughter, Elizabeth. She read some Bible verses to me to encourage me. Wasn’t that nice! After the phone call, I thought of the goodness and the grace of God. I then remembered different stages of Elizabeth’s life and wept with joy for the gift she is to me. I remembered the day I surprised her by picking her up from elementary school in our brand new van, and I remembered the day she graduated from high school. Of course, my mind was flooded with many, many more memories.

As I pondered, I was struck again at how life changes. Our kids don't stay kids for long. All of life is in flux. We forget how fast things change. Several people who were alive and well when I came to ARBC as your pastor six and a half years ago are now either homebound or have gone to be with the Lord. Someone has said the only thing that is constant in life is change. I suppose that person is right. But there is one more that doesn’t change, and that is our Lord. He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

Someone reading this needs to be reminded of this important truth. God does not change. This is a constant. Circumstances may scream to the contrary. You may feel He changes based on your performance, but He doesn’t! No, He is not fickle like we are. One moment we are a fan of someone and the next moment, we turn. He doesn't turn. You need to hang on to the unchangeable character of God. If not now, soon you will, because life is in flux.

Our Lord loves us, all the time.
Our Lord is just, all the time.
Our Lord is longsuffering, all the time.
Our Lord is all-knowing, all the time.
Our Lord is all-powerful, all the time.
Our Lord provides for our needs, all the time.
Our Lord is merciful, all the time.
Our Lord is for us, all the time.
Our Lord is trustworthy, all the time.
Our Lord listens to our prayers, all the time.
Our Lord is with us, all the time.
Our Lord’s ways are different than ours, all the time.

He told me to remind you, so don’t forget!

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