Rooted in Grace: A Christ-Centered Autumn Brunch at Arbor Christian Fellowship
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Rooted in Grace: A Christ-Centered Autumn Brunch at Arbor Christian Fellowship

On a warm October afternoon in Southern California, women of all ages gathered in the cozy fellowship hall of Arbor Christian Fellowship for this year’s Ladies’ Autumn Brunch. The event featured heartfelt worship led by Christine Dickinson, joyful fellowship over a lovingly prepared fall-inspired meal, and uplifting messages including an engaging pumpkin-themed object lesson and an inspiring missionary testimony from Marie Schultz. Highlights included a meaningful time of prayer for missionaries, updates on the church’s Operation Christmas Child outreach, and warm church family connections that reflect the true spirit of the season. Though the weather outside was sunny and warm, inside the women experienced a refreshing reminder that God’s grace is the foundation that roots us through every season of life.

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Joy, Fellowship & Faith: A Beautiful Afternoon at Arbor Christian Fellowship’s Ladies BBQ Luncheon
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Joy, Fellowship & Faith: A Beautiful Afternoon at Arbor Christian Fellowship’s Ladies BBQ Luncheon

The Ladies BBQ Luncheon at Arbor Christian Fellowship was a joyful and vibrant gathering where women came together for heartfelt worship, rich fellowship, and a lovingly prepared meal. The afternoon featured inspiring ministry updates about local and global missions, including the Woman’s Missionary Union’s Christmas in August initiative and Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse. A meaningful time was set aside to pray for missionaries celebrating their birthdays—an Arbor tradition that honors and supports those faithfully serving around the world. A highlight of the event was the insightful devotional message shared by our pastor’s wife, Ruth Dignadice, which focused on the power and uniqueness of the name of Jesus. The atmosphere was filled with warmth, unity, and a strong sense of purpose and joy—reminding everyone that at Arbor, every woman has a place and a purpose in a community centered on Christ.

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Joy, Worship, and Sisterhood: 2025 Ladies’ Spring Fling at Arbor Christian Fellowship
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Joy, Worship, and Sisterhood: 2025 Ladies’ Spring Fling at Arbor Christian Fellowship

Arbor Christian Fellowship’s 2025 Ladies’ Spring Fling, held on Mother’s Day weekend, was a joyful and Spirit-filled afternoon of worship, fellowship, and encouragement. Highlights included uplifting music from The Arbor Angels, a heartfelt and inspiring duet by Ruth and Rudy Dignadice, and a powerful video message from missionary Allyson Roestorf announcing her anticipated pregnancy—an answer to months of prayer. Prayer Warrior Carol Allen stirred hearts with insights from recent prayer summits and shared about Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts at the Southern California wildfires. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful meal, meaningful crafts, intercessory prayer for missionaries, and a moving message from speaker Yukko Akuna about faith and hope in the face of tragedy. The event was a touching reminder of God’s faithfulness and the strength of women united in Christ.

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