Bill Stirrat • Child Evangelism Fellowship • 1 Samuel 3
Bill Stirrat shared a timely message on the urgent need to pass biblical truth from one generation to the next. 📚 He highlighted recent surveys showing how many Americans, even many who identify as evangelical, are drifting from core beliefs. These findings remind us how deeply we need God’s Word to know who He truly is.
Through Deuteronomy, Judges, and into 1 Samuel 3, Bill showed how spiritual drift happens when God’s truth is not faithfully taught to the next generation. Yet even in a time when “the word of the Lord was rare,” God was still at work calling a child — Samuel — to hear His voice. 👂🔥
Bill encouraged us to invest intentionally in children, because most people form their worldview before their teen years. Helping kids know God’s Word is one of the most powerful ways we join God in shaping future generations. 👨👩👧👦💛
Apple River Community Church is a congregation of people, conservative and evangelical in doctrine, who love each other and are committed to serving the Lord and their community.
The church has a rich heritage, having been founded in 1888 by Scandinavian immigrants.
In 2001, we opened the doors of our new facility on the intersection of US Highways 8 and 46. Our name was changed from Apple River Evangelical Free Church to Apple River Community Church. We had a new building and a new vision for reaching out to those around us with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ through various outreach ministries.
We believe that our Lord is at work here at ARCC and that He is building the Body to enable us to accomplish the mission He has given us. Perhaps He is leading YOU to become part of what He is doing here. We are still a “work in progress,” but we are very happy with the progress that has been taking place at Apple River Community Church!
Mission Statement
The purpose of Apple River Community Church is to glorify God by helping people to find Jesus and grow to be like Him.
Our Affiliation
Apple River Community Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America (Forest Lake District).
