September 2010
Rob's Ramblings
I love this time of year. Football is starting, baseball is headed for the playoffs, the weather is cooling off with a hint of fall, the aspen are turning their beautiful golden color, and football is starting. Did I already say that? When I was a kid, September also meant “Back to school.” Now days many children have been in school for almost a month!
Here at ARBC there is a lot going on in September. We have our mission trip to Hungary. New discipleship classes are beginning. We have elected a Pastor Search Team. We usually think of springtime as the season of new things but not in church life. We start new things after Labor Day, too!
I wonder if the Lord has something new that He would like to start in your life. Maybe it is adding Bible study to your Sunday morning. Possibly it is attending one of the classes being offered on Sunday nights or during the week. Could it be sharing a word about Jesus with a lost family member or friend? Or getting that quiet time going on a regular basis after a busy summer? It might even be honoring God with your tithes and offerings taken from the “first fruits” instead of the leftovers of your paycheck!

September 2010
Before a surgeon can perform a procedure, he has to first open the patient. In other words, he has to expose the disease or problem. In the same way that is what God’s Word does to us; it exposes us. God says in Heb 4:12-13:
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.” (NASB)
This verse and others like it penetrate and expose our sinful hearts and darkness; the Word exposes us for who we really are. Hebrews 4:12 tells us that God’s Word is living and active. This means that the Bible has God’s power to change us. The Bible is not some static history book full of old stories of long ago in a far away land. It is so much more than that, so let us never think of it as simply a history book.
Here’s a truth from God’s Word, God did not call you just to save you, He wants to change you; I Thessalonians says “For this is the will of God, your sanctification,” and He gave us the Bible as our primary source for change. God’s Word changes us because it is living and active.

September 2010 - Preschool Ponderings...
Only God knows the full impact that your involvement in and support of VBS will have. Thanks again for the part you played in ARBC’s Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS! For those of you who weren’t able to participate this year, start planning for next year!
Do you ever watch a child and just feel God’s awesome power in this little person He has created? His children are full of desire to be nurtured and loved. They have the capacity from birth to begin to imitate and trust those around them. The ARBC Preschool is in great need of Adults and Youth who will volunteer to be a reflection of Christ and help lay the foundation of Christian love and Bible teaching.

InChWesta - Servive - September 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Leave ARBC at 4:15 p.m. to serve dinner at the Denver Rescue Mission; return about 8:00; then we’ll have Movie on the Lawn, “To Save a Life” starting at 9 p.m.

September 2010
FOOTBALL SEASON IS UPON US!!!!!
For me personally this is one of the best times of the year when it comes to sports! NFL and college football are starting up! Baseball is moving towards October and the playoffs, and college basketball is in sight! It doesn’t get much better than that as far as sports are concerned.
Do you remember the last time your team lost, and I’m not talking about a close game, I am talking about the last time they got destroyed, when it wasn’t even close from the beginning? Do you remember a time like that? Very likely, after the game when the coach was interviewed he said something along the lines of, “We just need to get back to the basics.” In all sports, if you fail at the basics, it doesn’t matter how much talent you have, how great your plays are, how perfect your game plan is, if you fail at the basics you will not succeed. That is why professional athletes do some of the same drills they did when they were 7 years old learning how to play their sport.

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.
Click on "more" to access the form...

.:. ARYA - 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.

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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Evangelism training for the "Taste of Colorado"
The evangelism training for the "Taste of Colorado" will be this Saturday, 8/14 from 9:00a-12:30p. at ARBC. Ron Clement, the evangelism coordinator for Colorado Southern Baptists will conduct the training. Ron has some good ideas about turning a conversation to the Lord. It would be good to come to the training even if you cannot participate in the "Taste of Colorado."
Have you wanted to share the good news with others, but didn't know how to steer the conversation to spiritual matters?

09.25.10 .:. Silent Auction - Dessert and Coffee Bar
Saturday, September 25, we are planning a Silent Auction/Dessert and Coffee Bar at the HOPE Intercultural Center. Amy Nichols and Barbara Crocker are hoping to raise one full month’s rent as well as to sign up monthly financial sponsors. We’ll keep you posted!

Sunday Evening Bible Studay - "The Prayer of Jesus, Living the Lord's Prayer"
"The Prayer of Jesus, Living the Lord's Prayer": a study that divides the Lord's Prayer into component parts to show why it remains the perfect model of any believer's prayer life. Sunday evenings, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting September 19, 2010.

Sunday Evening Bible Studay - "Lord, Change My Attitude"
"Lord, Change My Attitude": a study that uses examples from the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt to show how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. There is hope for the “attitudinally challenged”! Go from…

• Complaining to thankfulness
• Coveting to contentment
• Critical to loving
• Doubting to full of faith
• Rebellious to submissive

Sunday evenings, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting September 19 thru December 12, 2010.

Wednesday Night Bible Study - "Revelation Time Lines"
"Revelation Time Lines": a study of the four different Revelation timelines and tackle

• Pre–Millennialism
• Post-Millennialism
• Historic Pre-Millennialism
• Amillennialism

We’ll include a sampling of Christian leaders who support the different views.
Wednesday evenings starting September 15 thru November 17, 2010.

Tuesday Morning Women's Study - "Here and Now...There and Then"
"Here and Now...There and Then": by Beth Moore is a lecture series on the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal.
Tuesday mornings at 9:30AM starting September 14, 2010 - there are 11 sessions.

Monday Evening Women's Study - "Faithful, Abundant, True"
"Faithful, Abundant, True: Three Lives Going Deeper Still": A women's Bible study recorded live at the Orlando Deeper Still conference featuring Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer.
Monday evenings starting September 13, 2010 - this is a six week study.

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.

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: