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Jay Marshall Senior Pastor Jonathan Firey Worship Pastor Mike Gleim Pastor to Teens & Parents Louise Kolbert Special Projects Director Suzanne Marshall Women’s Ministry Director

Rich Antles Thom Garrett Jay Marshall Troy Piersma Eric Totemeier Andy Trabucco

Staff Elders

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FinancesActual Giving Budgeted Giving Actual Expenses Difference

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271,943 -38,038

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Monday 6:30pm - Book of Luke led by Thom Garrett at his home in Solvang will resume in the Fall. 6:30pm - Book of Job & the book, With by Skye Jethani led by Steve Papiro at Carolee Clayton’s home in Solvang. 6:30pm - *Divorce Care Group led by Roxy Hale & Scott Eckstein will resume in the Fall. 6:30pm - The Miracle of Mercy by Rick Warren led by Steve Seaford at the Smith’s home in Buellton meets every other week. Tuesday 6:15pm - Awana Club for kids ages 2 years-High School in Santa Ynez will resume in the Fall. 6:00pm - Men’s 212 Gathering meets one Tues. each month from 6-8pm in Santa Ynez. Wednesday 6:30am - Men’s Bible Study, Book of 1 John led by Harlan Munneke & Spencer Stewart at the church office in Solvang is meeting through Summer. 8:30am - Morning Prayer Group led by Louise Kolbert at the church office in Solvang; all are welcome anytime. 10:00am - Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer led by Louise Kolbert at the church office in Solvang will meet through the Summer. 12:00pm - Senior Ladies’ Luncheon Group led by Louise Kolbert meets every 4th Wednesday of each month at a predetermined place. Call the church office for details on the next luncheon. Thursday 6:00am - Men’s Bible Study, led by Eric Totemeier & Russ Moir will resume in the Fall. 6:00am - Women’s Bible Study, Mere Christianity, A Bible Study on the C.S. Lewis Book by Steve Urban led by Deby Geiger at Ellen’s Pancake House in Buellton. 8:45am - *Women’s Book Study led by Suzanne Marshall in Santa Ynez will resume in the Fall. 6:30pm - SET FREE in Christ, Celebrate Recovery led by Rich & Nicole Antles at the SYV Christian Academy Library in Santa Ynez. 6:30pm - Book of Ephesians led by Rich Fisher at his home in Santa Ynez will resume in the Fall. 7:30pm - Men’s Book Study, led by Jon Firey at the Laughlin’s Home in Solvang. All men are welcome. Saturday 7:00-8:00am - Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) meets every Saturday morning at the Buellton Senior Center located at 164 W. Hwy 246 (behind the Buellton public library). Sunday 8:45am - Time of Prayer before worship service in the library, next to the gym at SYV Christian Academy. All are welcome anytime. 4:00pm - *Book of 1 Peter led by Tyler Thomas at his home in Santa Ynez will resume in the Fall. 4:00pm - *Group Book Study led by Troy Piersma at his home in Buellton will resume in the Fall. 5:00pm - *Couples Group Study led by Jon Firey in Solvang will resume in the Fall. *Childcare provided.

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AWANA CLUBMeets Tuesdays 6:15-7:45pm at SYV Christian Academy; for 2yrs-High School. Kids learn through fun games, interactive bible lessons, & awards for scripture memorization. Contact Louise Kolbert at louise@vcfconnect.org

MEN’S MINISTRYMen’s 212 meets one Tuesday of each month. Contact Bill Krauch at billkrauch@gmail.com for more information on gathering dates.

Men’s Bible Study meets every Thursday in Solvang. Contact Jon Firey at jon@vcfconnect.org or at (918) 260-1443 for more info.

YOUTH LIFE GROUPSMid-week, same-gendered small groups meet weekly and offer a place for students to grow deeper in their faith with friends and an adult mentor. Contact Mike Gleim at mike@vcfconnect.org for more information on youth activities.

QUEST Our 5th-6th grade preteen ministry meets Sundays at 9:30am for interactive series to grow deeper in faith & prepare them to engage their world. QUEST has fun events, activities, & service opportunities. Contact Louise Kolbert for more info.

HOME GROUPS Develop supportive friendships as you learn the Bible and pray together on a weekly basis. For information, mark the “Home Group” box on your connection card.

WOMEN’S MINISTRYEvery Thursday at 8:45am, 50-60 women gather for a bible or book study in Santa Ynez. Contact Suzanne Marshall at suzanne@vcfconnect.org

We have a Senior Ladies’ Luncheon every 4th Wed of the month. Contact Louise Kolbert at louise@vcfconnect.org

YOUTH GATHERINGSMiddle School - Fri at 6:00pm High School - Sun at 6:00pm 891 Refugio Rd. Santa Ynez Bible Study - Sun at 9:30am for worship; dismissed from gym at 9:45am to rooms 3 & 4. Contact Mike Gleim at mike@vcfconnect.org

KIDVENTURE Our Sunday morning program for kids (nursery-4th grade) meets weekly at 9:30am for a time of creative bible teaching and activities. Contact Louise Kolbert for more info. at louise@vcfconnect.org Ladies’ Summer Video & Discussion 6/20

Ladies, join us this summer for a weekly video and discussion. We’ll be watching the speakers from IF: Gathering 2018 and discussing after. No homework and nothing lost if you miss a week! Also, no childcare, but we’ll be meeting in the evening. Wednesdays at 6:45pm starting June 20. Contact Alicia Crowley for details: aliciacrowley09@gmail.com.

QUEST (4th-6th Grade) BBQ & Pool Party this Friday at 6pm

There will be a BBQ and Pool Party for all incoming and current QUEST students (4th-6th grade) this Friday, June 8 from 6-9pm at the Johnston home in Santa Ynez. Cost is $5 per person. For more information and to RSVP, contact the church office at 805-688-5171 or louise@vcfconnect.org.

6:30am Men’s Bible Study Starting in 1 John this Wednesday

Every Wednesday morning at 6:30am there is a Men’s Bible study that meets at the church office, 591 Alamo Pintado, Suite C in Solvang. They will begin in 1 John starting this Wed led by Harlan Munneke and Spencer Stewart. Men are encouraged to join this early morning study. For more info. contact Harlan at 805-729-2959 or harlanmunneke@gmail.com

Promotion Day in Children’s Ministry All kids K-6th grade will move up to the next class level in Children’s Ministry. If you would like them to stay in their current class over the summer, please call or text Louise Kolbert at 805-350-8970 with your child’s name and preference to move up or stay in current classroom. You may also email Louise at louise@vcfconnect.org with your preference or for more info. and/or questions.

Thank You AWANA Leaders & Helpers Thank you to all our AWANA leaders and volunteers for their timeless commitment to each child they helped instill the Gospel of Christ through AWANA. The AWANA club runs Sept-May and teaches kids to know, love, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. It is truly a service of the heart for leaders to show up each week to teach. Thank you to our team for another successful year! If you’d like to help next year, contact louise@vcfconnect.org or 688-5171.