November 2008
ne Parson’s Opinion
The story goes that two men were talking about a problem. One says, “I guess we’ll have to pray about what is to be done!” The other fellow responds, “Oh, it’s down to praying, is it!” Ha!
This is one of those sad but true stories, at least among Baptists. We tend to think prayer is the last resort, yet prayer is to be our regular practice, and God is to be the first we consult when we face an issue.
Since I have been a Baptist, I have noticed this about us. We talk more about prayer than most anything else, yet we do very little actual praying. In all of the churches I have pastored, we have normally had just a few come to Prayer Meeting. ARBC does not skew these stats.
Now, if one of the means God uses to get His will accomplished on earth is prayer, and there is little praying, should any Christian be surprised when there is little supernatural activity?
I don’t know about you, but I hunger to see God do what only God can do, which is, change lives! I know of no better place for Him to show up than Denver. But we have to ask!
To that end, we are adding a variety of prayer groups to those already in existence. I hope God will burden you to pray with one or more groups, if your schedule will allow. I also trust more prayer groups will arise than what we presently have at ARBC.
What follows is a list of the groups we currently have available.

InChWesta - November 2008
Dare2Share
Friday—Saturday
November 14-15
A weekend in which students will be trained and equipped to share their faith.
Cost is $55
See Josh for more details!

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...

Girls In Action (GA)
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:00 p.m.
For girls in grades 1 through 6
Led by Beth Rogers
If you are a girl in grades 1—6 and would like to learn more about missionaries, ministry and helping others, please join us on Wednesday evenings. We’d love to have you!

2008 Operation Christmas Child
Starting October 13 through November 9, 2008, ARBC will begin collecting shoeboxes filled with items for children in war torn countries.
Yes, it is now time to begin preparing for our annual ministry of preparing and giving shoeboxes filled with little gifts for children around the world through Operation Christmas Child. This year's goal is 150 boxes to reach 150 impoverished children to impact 150 families, some of whom may have no previous Christian contact, for the glory of our great God! Need help - click on "More"...

October is Pastor & Staff Appreciation Month
We will receive a love offering for our pastors and staff throughout the month of October and will present it to them on Sunday, November 2. You may use one of the special love offering envelopes or a regular envelope and mark it “Love Offering.” Checks may be made out to ARBC.
...The Personnel Team

.:. 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.

11.14.08 - WMM Meeting
Friday, November 14
10:00—11:30AM
Ladies, please join us for an interesting and informative meeting; our guest speakers will be Anne Solomon and Kim Myers. Anne will share about her experience with the Disaster Team in Galveston, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Kim will tell what it was like working in a hospital in India for the past three months.

"Blessings" Musical
Sunday, November 23, 10:30 AM
For many of us, Thanksgiving is our favorite time of the year. Plan now to be here that Sunday morning for a very special offering, looking at God’s blessings to us and our offering Him praise in return.

Gloria Hughes in Concert
Sunday, October 26, 6:30 PM
We are always spiritually uplifted when Gloria sings! Join us this night as she blesses us with about 25 minutes of Christian music. Pastor Jim will preach afterwards.

2008 Fall Festival
Kids, you are invited our annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 31st from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. There will be a gift bags, inflatible bouncers and lots of games. We’ll also have hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, nacho chips, drinks and more.
Kids, dress up and bring your friends for a great time!
Church Members - How You Can Help

Love Denver '08 Volunteers
ARBC, along with a thousand other Southern Baptist volunteers, proudly support the First Responders covering the Democratic National Convention by making meals, prayer and a ministry presence...

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: