Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, Colorado, is a diverse fellowship of believers who gather together for the purpose of exalting Jesus Christ as Lord. We're people just like you - people with mutual needs, struggles, interests and concerns. We've been touched deeply by the love of God and have found a joy and purpose for living!
We hope you'll take a few moments and become better acquainted with our ministry as you browse through our pages. If you live in the southern Denver area, please visit with us and experience the joy of knowing and serving Jesus Christ.
Pastor's Corner
January 2012 Actively Rejoicing and Believing in Christ (ARBC)
And so begins the new year of 2012! Having spent three weeks at ARBC in December and getting to know so many of you, I believe that some very bright days are ahead of us! God has placed a wonderful spirit at this church with so many of you ready to move forward for the cause of Christ!
When we hear and see the letters ARBC, we know this stands for Arapahoe Road Baptist Church. We know what the letters stand for, but one question that needs asking is, what do we stand for? My prayer is that for 2012, our aim would be that ARBC stands for “Actively Rejoicing and Believing in Christ” (thanks, Shelley Joplin, for this clever and timely acronym!). What will this look like?
In January and February on Sunday mornings, I will preach through the book of James in a sermon series titled, “Faith That Works.” We reject that we are saved by faith plus works, but once we come to Christ, we want to have a faith that works in how we worship our Lord, take care of one another in Christ, bringing others to Christ, and serving the community Christ has placed us in. This is where the active part in Actively Rejoicing and Believing in Christ comes in.
Pray for our church in the next three months or so for a number of reasons:
• We plan on offering all ages an opportunity to minister in being a part of an outreach and follow-up ministry. We pray everyone can commit at least one day a month to be a part of a team that will have members who will pray, visit, call, or write letters to those who need a contact (either members or visitors).
• We have plans to implement a Wednesday night children’s ministry for elementary-aged children that will teach them about the Scriptures, missions, and other areas of the faith in an age-appropriate fashion. Karen Bransgrove of the Colorado Baptist Convention will come on Saturday, January 28, at 10:00 a.m. to help us, to advise us in this area and help give us some direction. All who work with children or have an interest in this area are welcome to attend.
• Pray for our deacons and myself as we work to have a retreat, either in January or February, as we go through a wonderful study by Johnny Hunt entitled, “The Deacon I Want to Be.” Let me ask, are you praying for your deacons? I pray you are—God has called some wonderful servants from this church.
This is just the beginning!
Youth Ministry
January 2012 Hello, parents and youth! Just a quick update: The Christmas party for our youth was a success. The students had fun, and so did the volunteers. Something new is coming in January, so be ready:
THURSDAY NIGHT YOUTH
Starts January 12
6—7:30 p.m.
Praise and Worship, Fellowship and much more!
A great time will be had by all who attend. This is our new weekly program for youth. I hope to see you there.
Lastly, a reminder to the congregation that January 8—15, we are holding a raffle to benefit our mission trip to Haiti. What are we raffling off? My hair! At $5 per ticket, you may purchase as many tickets as you wish. Remember, the more tickets you buy, the greater your chances are of cutting my beautiful, amazing, gorgeous hair!
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 the Youth Minister prior to the event.
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Music Ministry
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
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Events
Women’s Missions & Ministry - 2012 WINTER COLLECTION
Please bring in new hats, socks, gloves, scarves and underwear for men at the Denver Rescue Mission.
Collection boxes available January 8 until January 29, 2012. All sizes will be accepted.
This mission is a way we can show God’s love for our neighbors living on the streets of Denver. Pray for these folks and the Denver Rescue Mission as they minister in our “Jerusalem.”
News
News from the Hope Intercultural Center On December 15, the Hope Center had a year-end celebration with its students and staff. A large table overflowed with a variety of ethnic foods. Anatoliy Ordnoralov, missionary with the North American Mission Board, addressed the crowd of about 30 daytime students in the Russian language, as Elena Kotler translated (evening students had a separate celebration). The message was one of hope, peace and love that is found in God’s gift of Christ. He compared the miracle of the light of Channukah to the miracle of light that God has provided in the Messiah. It was a sweet time of fellowship, especially with a new group of Ethiopians faithfully attending the English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. In total, there are nearly 100 students attending day and evening classes.
Beginning January 23 and 24
Child care is provided for Tuesday mornings.
Topics include:
joy,
hardship,
faith,
reversal of fortunes for rich and poor,
wisdom, gifts from above,
single-mindedness,
the dangers of the tongue,
humility,
and prayer.
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.
.:.Response Center "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10).
For more information about new life in Jesus, call 1-888-Jesus20 or select the chat button.
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:
James - Mercy Triumphs
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.