2010 Dream

By the year 2010, The Ark International Church believes the following will be accomplished: 1. Multiply Disciples

• Develop 100 Friendship Groups
• 5 Weekend Worship Services that include:
• A Saturday Night Service: English 6pm; Spanish 8pm
• Sunday Services: English 8:30am & 11am; Spanish 4:30pm
• Weekly Bilingual Family Service
• Wednesday - 7pm for Adults, Teens, Children.

2. Multiply Leaders

• 60% of the Ark Family will be connected to a friendship group.
• 80% of the Ark Family will complete the Life Development Classes and serving in ministry
• 25 students in the Outer Banks Masters Commission
• Develop the North Campus ( Fox Street)
• Establish the Spanish Institute of Leadership

3. Multiply Churches

• Give $100,000 a year in Missions
• Plant 3 new churches

Anniversary Celebration - February 26

On Sunday, February 26, 2006, the Ark International Church will be celebrating together at 6pm in the Family Life Center. Bring a snack to share, as we celebrate God's faithfulness and look forward to the fulfillment of His promises! This event will be replacing the Annual Church Business Meeting, therefore, all church members are requested to attend. Contact the church office if you're not able to attend 441-5182.

Skating Begins!!!! - February 3

Roller Skating has returned to the Family Life Center. Skating will be held on the first and third Friday of every month, beginning on Friday, February 3rd. The gym will be open to skaters from 7pm until 9pm. A donation of $5 will be taken at the door and covers entry and skate rental, if needed. Concessions will be available as well. Proceeds will go to support Speed The Light (youth missions) and the youth ministry. For more information contact Pastor Joey Hartman at 441-5182.

Super Sunday - February 5

Super Sunday begins at 11am at the Ark Church. We will begin this Spectacular day by receiving our monthly Missions offering. We will also have Jay Madel, Missionary to Belize, addressing both the 11am and 4:30pm services. At 6pm, Super Sunday will conclude with a Party at the home of Anna and Ivey Johnson ( 130 Holly Ridge Road, Manteo). Everyone is invited to attend! Bring Spectacular Super Bowl Snacks to share! For more Stupendous information contact the church office. (441-5182)

Kids@ The Ark Meeting - January 30

Kids@ The Ark will be holding a dinner/ meeting for all those who serve and desire to serve in the Nursery Ministry or Kids Classes. The meeting will be held at the Family Life Center on Monday evening at 6:30pm. Child Care will be provided at the Gym. RSVP with Pastor Erin (441-5182) by Sunday, January 29th.

Kids@ The Ark Bake Sale - January 15

Kids@ the Ark will be holding a bake sale; following the 11am Service on Sunday, January 15.  The proceeds will go to buy Bibles for the class room.  Tables will be set up outside the Church doors as you leave.

The Blitz Fellowship Meal - January 29

On Sunday, January 29th following the 11am Service, the Ark International Church will be holding a Fellowship Meal in the Family Life Center. All are invited to attend. Please bring a main, side, and dessert to share. Before, during, or after the meal, we ask that you visit several of the church's ministry booths that will be set-up in the gym. This will be an opportunity for you to see the workings of different church ministries and sign-up to be a part of them. For more information, please contact the church office at 252-441-5182.

Youth Ski Trip - January 20 - 23

The Ark Youth Ministries will be hosting a Ski Trip/ Youth Conference in Berwick, Pennsylvania, Friday, January 20 through Monday, January 23. This event will be attended by teens from Hatteras to Kitty Hawk, and from Berwick, PA. The guest speaker for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions will be Dr. Mark Muirhead. Trip costs start at $99 and includes: Lodging, 2 days of skiing ( lift ticket), and conference. Video and Electric Worship will be utilized on Friday & Saturday. Event is open to those in 6th grade and up. For more information contact Pastor Joey or contact the church office at 252-441-5182.

21-Day Fast Proclaimed.... Jan. 8 - 29, 2006

Pastor Jim Lewis has called the Ark International Church family to a 21-day partial fast, as found in the book of Daniel ( Daniel 10). A partial fast (Danial 1) is where we restrict our food intake, but do not totally abstain as in an absolute fast ( no food or water) or a normal fast ( without food, drinking water only).

What this fast involves:

1. A spiritual commitment - Not to sin against God. 2. Inner desire reflected by outer discipline - For 3 weeks, you'll choose to fast a meal a day. 3. Increased prayer life - Rather than eat, we use the time to pray, otherwise, fasting is meaningless. 4. A statement of faith to others - Many will see your commitment to Christ. 5. Yielding all results to God - God will be glorified.

What this fast can lead to:

1. Spiritual Insight and Wisdom. 2. New Spiritual Direction and Effectiveness. 3. Spiritual and Physical Health. 4. An Excellent Spirit and Favor among God and men.

Truths about fasting:

1. It loosens the bands of wickedness. (Isaiah 58:6) 2. It builds our faith. ( Matthew 17:21) 3. It makes it easier to hear the voice of the Lord. (Acts 13:2-3)

2006 Theme: Faith, Family, Fiesta!

Our Vision in 2006 is to connect people to Jesus Christ and build an international family of changed lives devoted to following God's plan for living the life of an overcomer in Jesus Christ our Lord. ( 1 John 5:1-5) FAITH. Our hearts were made for community. We hunger for the deep, authentic relationships Jesus had in mind when He prayed that His followers would be one. We are seeking to be a place where nobody stands alone. The Bible calls this "FAMILY". All Christ-followers belong to the family of God ( Ephesians 2:19). Jesus said that those who do the will of God are His family. Helping people grow together in their faith through close knit communities is what the ARK is all about. It is ou desire that our life would be an expression of worship and our services would experience God's power and presence in worship. FIESTA means to celebrate, to declare God's glory through our worship. The ARK strives to be a living witness that declares God's power and presence. To the Ark International Chruch, worship is more than a song or service, it is our purpose that our worship will be a celebration of His goodness and a declaration of His glory. Worship is a lifestyle that witnesses to the world that Jesus Christ is Lord.