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The Mix 2025
For all 6th - 12th graders and their friends
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
THE MIX is a weekend-long, in-town retreat with ARPC students attending large group sessions with ~1,000 area students and staying in ARPC host homes each evening. Retreat ends with 9am worship on Sunday morning. Cost: $75 online if registered before 1/26 or $70 with check to church. $85 after 1/26 with check to church, $90 online.

iServe Mobile Food Pantry
iServe Mobile Food Pantry will be providing and serving food at Hilsman Middle School (870 Gaines School Rd., Athens). All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!

50+ Lunch Group
The February 50+ Group event will feature Dr. David Sailors, vascular surgeon. Entertainment is provided by Hope Unger, vocalist, accompanied by Greg Hankins, pianist. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $8 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, February 26 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.

Ash Wednesday Service
The first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, is set aside as a day of repentance and prayer. Join us for the Ash Wednesday service in the sanctuary.

Youth Sunday
Our youth will lead worship in both services today. Plan to be here to support our youth!

Cuba Yard Sale Drop-Off
We are accepting donations and selling items that are clean and in working order: next-to-new furniture, bikes, sporting equipment, baby items, artwork, electronics, small appliances, clothing, housewares, seasonal items, and more! We can pick up furniture and other large items beginning Sunday, March 16, if you schedule an appointment with Rev. Trimpe (revdeb@alpsroadpres.org).



Children's Musical
Our Children’s Choir will present the musical Life of the Party: The Story of Mary & Martha in the Sanctuary at 6:30 pm. Dinner is available in the Fellowship Hall at 5:45 pm. Reservations are required. Please contact the office to make a reservation.

Vacation Bible School 2025
Join us Monday - Thursday, 9:30am-12:30pm for True North Vacation Bible School June 2-5!

Fun in the Son High School Conference
For high school students (current 8th - 12th graders)
Sunday, June 22 - Friday, June 27, 2025
Epworth By the Sea, Saint Simons, GA
This nearly 40 year old beach conference has the goal of presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ to students and give youth leaders/volunteers a chance to spend quality time with their own church group. We have engaging speakers and bands at two main meetings a day, plus devotional time, and afternoons enjoying the beach, pool or church-against-church competitions.
Cost: $250 (Full cost is $500 per student but ARPC is committed to providing life-changing camp and retreat experiences for their students and is offsetting the cost by half.) $100 due on March 1 with balance due on June 1.

The Great Escape Middle School Camp
THE GREAT ESCAPE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP
Tuesday, July 15 - Sunday, July 20
Southwind Young Life Camp
Ocklawaha, FL
Cost: $250 (Full cost is $500 per student but ARPC is committed to providing life-changing camp and retreat experiences for their students and is offsetting the cost by half.) $100 due on March 1 with balance due on June 1.

Wesley Woods Birthday Brunch
Please join us as we serve brunch to the residents of Wesley Woods who are celebrating a February birthday.

Souper Bowl Offering
Each worshiper is invited to contribute at least $1 as part of this national offering to help those who are hungry and food insecure in our own community. All money we collect will be sent to iServe Mobile Food Pantry.

Superstart Conference
Our 4th and 5th graders will be attending the SuperStart Conference this weekend. Please keep them in your prayers.

Celebration Sunday & Chili Cook-off
Join us for our Celebration Sunday and Chili Cook-off! We’ll worship together in one service at 10:30am, followed by a chili lunch at 11:45am. No tickets are required for the meal. Donations accepted at the door help support Extra Special People.

iServe Mobile Food Pantry
iServe Mobile Food Pantry will be providing and serving food at Hilsman Middle School (870 Gaines School Rd., Athens). All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!

50+ Lunch Group
The January 50+ Group event will feature Dr. Joseph Poole, cardiologist. Entertainment is provided by Hope Unger, vocalist, accompanied by Greg Hankins, pianist. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $9 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, January 22 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.

Wesley Woods Birthday Brunch
Please join us as we serve brunch to the residents of Wesley Woods who are celebrating a January birthday.

Wednesday Night Dinners & Activities
Join us on Wednesday nights for supper at 5:45pm and Christian Education classes for all ages at 6:30pm. Handbells rehearse at 5:00pm and Chancel Choir at 6:30pm. Adult Christian Education class courses and descriptions can be found here: www.alpsroadpres.org/adults.

Communion Sunday
Join us for worship at the Contemporary Service at 9am or the Traditional Service at 11am.

New Year's Celebration
Join us for a New Year’s celebration during the Sunday School hour.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for worship and communion at our Christmas Eve Candlelight service.

Waffle House Food Truck
The Waffle House food truck will be here to serve the famous All Star Breakfast after each Christmas Eve service. Serving times are at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Tickets must be pre-purchased by December 15 and are available for purchase in the Gathering Area on Sundays (Nov. 24-Dec. 15), in the church office during business hours, and by clicking on the link below. Tickets are $17.50 per plate, $18 online. Please consider family members and guest who will attend Christmas Eve service with you.

Christmas Eve Pageant
Join us for our Christmas Eve Pageant, followed by live Nativity animals on the lawn.

The Heart of Christmas
Join us for a special Christmas service. 9am for contemporary and 11am for traditional.

Ladies Ornament Exchange
Join us at the Oconee State Bank Community Room for our annual Ladies Ornament Exchange. Please RSVP to the office.


Youth Christmas Party
All middle & high school students, you don’t want to miss the Christmas party at the Burks’ home!

Service of Lessons and Carols
Our Chancel Choir and the Athena Quartet present a Service of Lessons and Carols during the traditional service.

Children's Christmas Party
The children will have their Christmas party during the Sunday School hour.

Special Christmas Music
Our Praise Team will provide special Christmas music during the contemporary service.

50+ Lunch Group
Our December 50+ Group event will feature Dr. Isaiah Feken, vocalist and Greg Hankins, pianist. Lunch is provided by Master’s Table of Winder and is $8 at the door. Contact the church office (office@alpsroadpres.org) by Wednesday, December 11 at noon to make a reservation! Reservations are required for the meal.

Handbell Christmas Music
Our Handbell choir will play special Christmas music in the Gathering Area during the gathering time.

The Heart of Christmas
Join us for a special Christmas service. 9am for contemporary and 11am for traditional.

Children's Choir Sings
Children’s Choir will be singing Christmas songs in the Gathering Area during the gathering time.

The Heart of Christmas
Join us for a special Christmas service. 9am for contemporary and 11am for traditional.

Hanging of the Greens
Join us as we learn the meaning behind our Christmas decorations and decorate the church in preparation for Advent. Enjoy hot cider and cookies too!


Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dedication
We will dedicate our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes today!

Stewardship Sunday - Where Your Heart Is
Covenant Partners will have an opportunity in both worship services today to fill out an Estimate of Giving card for the year 2025. Please prayerfully consider what God is calling you to do as your way to respond to the grace and blessings God has given you.

Men's Retreat: God’s Faithfulness to Us and Our Faithfulness to God
Calling all men (including high school and college youth)
We will have a Men's Retreat focusing on God's grace to us and our response to him. We have a special speaker, and it will be a great time of food, fellowship, conversation, and inspiration. Mark your calendars. (P. S. Georgia football is away at Ole Miss, so it’s a great morning to gather as men of faith.)