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Grads, VBS, dancing + the Universal Question



Remember our summer schedule starts this week! Kids ages 4+ will join you for worship, regardless whether you attend 1st or 2nd service, and then will be dismissed to Ridge Kids prior to the sermon. Be sure to get a label from the kids check-in room if your children ages 0-8 will be in childcare.

This Sunday (9:30am) is your opportunity to start the process to become a member of Blue Ridge or to learn more about us. Come to the class during the 9:30 hour in the library.



Vacation Bible School – Registration Ends Sunday!
Today is the final day to register for “Maker Fun Factory” VBS, running 9am-12pm the week of June 12-16 for ages 5-11. Cost is $20/child ($50/family max). Leaders and helpers (age 12+) are needed! Visit the table downstairs on Sunday to sign-up or print off the form and turn it in Sunday.

Ultimate Dance Thing – June 17
Support the Joni & Friends missions team who will be serving families affected by disabilities later this summer! Enjoy a night of swing dancing here at the church on Saturday, June 17 from 7:00-9:00pm. Minimum donation is $8. See more details and show your support on the City!

Ladies Summer Bible Study – Starts week of June 19
Join us for a 10-week, in-depth Bible study on many of God’s attributes by focusing purely on the scriptures. This study has already impacted many lives and will give you a much deeper, more accurate view of who God is. See details and sign up on the City or at the table at the back of the sanctuary on June 4 or 11.

Praise & Prayer
Today we honor our high school graduates: Michael Boyles, Claire Dantzlerward, Matthew Dorsey, Natalie Garvis, Caroline Geno, Ellie Hopper, Samuel Peacock, Scott Richardson, Josh Ryan, and Amanda Wicks. Let’s be praying that God continues to make the faith of these graduates their own as they embark on their next season of life.



The Universal Question
Starting a new series on “Finding real meaning in an Instagram world,” Pastor Jack exhorted us from Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 that meaning and purpose cannot be discovered, but must be revealed to us by God. Listen to “The Universal Question.

Giving Report
Weekly giving needed for FY2017 budget – $18,496.19
Total giving for offering of 5/28/17 – $17,574.84
YTD giving needed for budget – $647,366.65
Actual YTD giving to budget – $682,044.59
Giving over budget – $34,677.94



This Week
June 4, 9:30am – Membership Information Class
June 4 – Last day to sign up for VBS & Backyard Bible Club Host Homes
June 4, 12:15pm – Congregational Vote
June 6, 6:30am – Congregational Prayer with the Elders
June 7, 7:00pm – Youth Group Volunteers Meeting (Youth Group will not meet)
June 9-10 – Backyard Bible Club Teen Training

This Month
June 12-16 – Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 17, 7:00pm – Ultimate Dance Thing
Week of June 19 – Ladies Summer Bible Study Begins
June 24, 2:00 – Baby Shower (Johns & Green)
June 24 – Middle School Pool Party
June 26, 7:00 – Perks & Poets concert

Looking Ahead
July 8 – Youth Group Kings Dominion Trip
August 6 – Chill & Grill Annual Church Picnic