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Upward Basketball:
Upward is a fun, reliable, passionate and encouraging sports experience for boys and girls, in K5 through sixth grade. Upward provides first class, organized and detailed sports programming. Unique aspects of Upward include an evaluation system that promotes equal and competitive teams as well as a substitution system which allows for equal playing time for all participants.Through Upward, children are exposed to quality coaching and sport development. Upward emphasizes character and integrity instead of a “win at all costs” mentality associated with today’s sports world.
First Place:
The First Place 4 Health movement has taken the nation by storm! Started in 1981 as a ministry of Houston’s First Baptist Church, First Place 4 Health is a reliable, proven method of weight loss and healthy living. It continues to grow as a strong church program. First Place 4 Health has had groups in over 12,000 churches across the country—with over a half million members!
The tremendous success of First Place 4 Health is due to its biblical approach to weight loss and overall health management, which puts Christ first and improves every area of a person’s life. This Christ-centered, balanced weight-loss and healthy living program has guided hundreds of thousands of people to a healthy lifestyle and a closer walk with the Lord.
For additional information, testimonials, and recipies please click on First Place in the links palette on the left margin of this page.
Alpha: What is Alpha?
•Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of
the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to
the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. •
Who is Alpha for? •Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who
have never set foot in a church as it is by the regular churchgoer. Everyone
is welcome on the Alpha course! •What happens at Alpha? •Each week people
meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why
Did Jesus Die?", and "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", followed
by small group interaction. There is a weekend retreat midway through the
course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. •What will
it cost? •There is no charge for the Alpha course, although a small contribution
might be requested for the meal each evening and for the food and accommodation
during the Alpha weekend away. •
Alpha is not meeting currently. However, we do hope to start again soon.
(most of the content above can be found at
www.alphausa.org)
Moms In Touch: What is "Moms In Touch"? It is
a group of mothers who meet during the school year to pray one hour a week
for their children and the schools. •Who can participate? Mothers, grandmothers
or any woman who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. Moms
who believe that prayer makes a difference! Please call Renee in the church office at 987-5115 or email smgrcorenee@netnitco.net with questions.
RCWM: (Reformed Church Women's Ministries) is
intricately involved in the life of the church. They oversee many vital functions
including the nursery, funeral lunches, the Bible League, visiting committee
and the Prayer Chain. There are also seven groups, called circles, which
serve as small groups for Bible study, support for missions and helping to
disiple one another in love.
Missions: The American Reformed Church supports
missions at home and abroad! We want the world to know the good news about
Jesus Christ. The great commission, "...go and make disciples of all nations..."
is a job for everyone. Whether it is in support of foreign missions or ministering
to the needs of a neighbor we encourage our congregation to be involved.
Youth Ministries: The youth
ministries of The American Reformed Church are as much a ministry of our
youth than to our youth. From God's Angel Choir to Jr. and Sr. RCYF (Reformed
Church Youth Fellowship) the young people of our church actively participate
in worship service and ministry. Each week during the Sunday Morning service
a Nursery and a special "Childrens Church" is provided for kids from age
3 through 2nd grade. The curriculum not only teaches them about God but enables
them to meet with Him. Our RCYF groups meet during the school year on Sunday
nights, it is an opportunity to explore and express their faith. Throughout
the year they are involved in all sorts of activities. From concerts and
youth rallies to an annual work trip, our young people are a vital part of
our congregation. Check out our Children's Ministry page on the links palette in the left margin of this page.
Consistory: The Consistory is the governing
body of the American Reformed Church. It Consists of a Board of Elders and
a Board of Deacons who oversee the spiritual and physical needs of the church.
The Committees of Consistory have been created to meet specific needs such
as Education, Congregational Care, Evangelism and Worship as well as Property
& Finance and an Executive Committee. Ultimately the mission of our church
is to move people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
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